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  • Jim Kane avatar

    Stepping Stones To Faith: Diligence

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008
     | 4,170 views

    The sixth sermon of a seven part series, ‘Stepping Stones and Stumbling Blocks to Faith.’ (Mother’s Day 2008)

    (Slide 1) Last Sunday during the bridal shower that was held here after worship, I thought that it would be a very helpful thing to have several married men take the groom-to-be out to lunch and share with him some important advice we had learned from our marital experiences. So we did… four ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Fruit Of The Branches Iii Series

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Dec 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,580 views

    Series on John 15 pt. 12

    FRUIT OF THE BRANCHES III Series on John 15 pt. 12 John 15:4 3/11/07 Does anyone know what kind of tree this is? It is kind of hard to tell. Does anyone know what kind of tree this is? It is an apple tree. How did you know it was an apple tree? Because it had apples on it. Let me ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Based On The Evidence Series

    Contributed by Jason Duncan on Dec 18, 2007
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     | 4,249 views

    The third in a series of messages based on the Matthew texts chosen by the Revised Common Lectionary for Advent of 2007.

    Judgment and Trouble in the World **The opening illustration is based on pages 299-321 from the book Blood and Thunder by Hampton Sides. In the fall of 1849, a fur trapper named James White became frustrated with the slow moving pace of his wagon train along the Santa Fe trail. White, his young ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Your Faith In Today's Marketplace Of Ideas Series

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 4, 2008
     | 2,724 views

    The Ultimate Issue of life is eternal in nature. This message looks at that reality and opens possibilities for sharing the Christian Faith effectively.

    Issues of Life Series Your Faith in Today’s Marketplace of Ideas Pastor Eric J. Hanson October 2, 2005 & February 3, 2008 The issues of life shared two weeks ago were, in some detail, the matter of abortion, and in much less detail, other matters such as so called mercy killings of handicapped ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    So Filled We Cannot Stand Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 8, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,618 views

    The Presence comes not because we manufacture emotions, but because we complete what our history calls us to and because we cultivate holiness and unity.

    Prayer, in the words of hymn-writer Charles Wesley: Finish then Thy new creation, Pure and spotless let us be; Let us see Thy great salvation Perfectly restored in Thee! Changed from glory into glory, Till in heaven we take our place, Till we cast our crowns before Thee, Lost in wonder, love, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul And Corinth Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 31, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,285 views

    This lesson is an introduction to a series of sermons on 1 Corinthians.

    Introduction: A. Imagine, with me, a church wracked by divisions. 1. Powerful leaders promote themselves against each other, each with his band of loyal followers. 2. Someone in the congregation, maybe one of the leaders, is having an affair with his stepmother, but instead of disciplining him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Learning To Lead Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 25, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,386 views

    Session 2 - Learning to lead by being a man of action, direction, humility, vision and sacrifice.

    LEARNING TO LEAD Retreat Session 2 A husband and his wife got up one Sunday morning and the wife got ready for church. It was almost time for them to leave when she noticed her husband wasn’t dressed yet. Perplexed, she asked, "Why aren’t you getting dressed for church?" He said, "I don’t want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Lion's Den Series

    Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Feb 8, 2010
     | 10,352 views

    Look Back at Daniel and the Lion's Den in this stirring sermon on perseverance in the face of adversity

    We’re continuing our series on O.T. Old School, with stories you’ve learned since you were a kid. Last week, we talked about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, and the Fiery Furnace. Tonight, we’re going to look at their friend, Daniel. I was looking for a good illustration to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Investigating The Hero King - An Introduction Series

    Contributed by Rob Woodrum on Oct 21, 2010
     | 3,583 views

    Introducing Luke's gospel, considering the background and purpose, as well as the first four verses.

    Luke 1:1-4 “Investigating the Hero-King” What is significant about the date 9-11-01? Do you remember where you were when it happened? What kind of impact did that event have on the world? What changed because of it? It’s safe to say that the terrorist attack that destroyed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    He First Loved Us. Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,267 views

    This is message 2 in the Outreach marketing Fire Proof series!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • The story of Roger Bannister is legendary in the annals of sports history. • On May 6, 1954, Bannister broke the four-minute mile barrier. People said it was humanly impossible to run a mile under four minutes. • They thought we were incapable of covering that amount of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Secret Of Facing Need

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 13, 2012
     | 5,939 views

    Paul has learned the secret to facing need. This is the key to Christian living. Today we are going to look at some specific ways to deal with our needs.

    January 26, 2003 Title: The Secret of Facing Need Text: My God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. (Phil. 4:19) Scripture Reading: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Vision Is Jesus

    Contributed by David Simpson on Jan 18, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,618 views

    A message focusing on the Vision of growing the local church, moving on from the past and embracing the vision of obeying Christ and investing in his leadership for the future.

    Sermon Lanier Christian Church June 26, 2011 David Simpson The Vision is Jesus Hebrews 12:2 Ten years ago our water fountain (in the church hallway) sprung a leak and flooded the building, I came in to find my old office area covered with an inch of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Thriving Or Surviving Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 19, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,511 views

    We will examine what it tookDaniel and his three friends to thrive amidst difficult times.

    Thriving or Surviving Feb 5, 2012 Dan 1 Intro: What does it take to not merely survive, but to thrive amidst difficult times? That is the uncomfortable question that jumped out at me through the pages of Scripture this week, in a story that I am going to tell you in a moment. See, we are in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    His Way Or The Highway Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,093 views

    A study of chapter 32 verses 1 through 20

    Isaiah 32: 1 – 20 His Way Or The Highway 1 Behold, a king will reign in righteousness, and princes will rule with justice. 2 A man will be as a hiding place from the wind, and a cover from the tempest, as rivers of water in a dry place, as the shadow of a great rock in a weary land. 3 The ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Fulfilling God’s Purpose

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 28, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,205 views

    To accomplish God’s good purpose, we are to respect all people, love other believers, fear God, and honor those who rule over us - even when something doesn’t seem good to us. These kinds of actions may fan a spark of belief in those who observe our respo

    Opening illustration: Sometimes when I want to start a fire, the wind puts it out. But when I try to keep a fire burning, wind keeps it going. So, in the first situation, I label wind “bad” because it thwarts my plans; in the other, I label it “good” because it helps me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational