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  • Don Jones avatar

    Clean Sweep Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Jul 8, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,297 views

    The message looks at how we might clean out our lives to become more Christlike in our listening, speaking, and especially, in dealing with anger.

    Clean Sweep James 1:19-21 Introduction Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking For The Lord's Leardership

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,985 views

    Looks at how a believer cabn find the Lord’s guidance. Expanded outline.

    LOOKING FOR THE LORD’S LEADERSHIP - Read 2 Kings 6:8-23 We find here, an interesting account of the Lord at work. The king of Aram was waging was against Israel. In the war, he would make his battle plans and plan when and where he was going to attack Israel. Every time he made his plans, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beyond The Bunny

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 12, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,639 views

    An Easter Message.

    April 8, 2007 Dakota Community Church Beyond the Bunny Introduction: We are celebrating the focal point of human history. The message of Easter has changed my life. Five truths from beyond the bunny 1. Heaven is a free gift. Almost everyone thinks that if there is a heaven they will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Method Of A Historian Series

    Contributed by Jeff Foster on May 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,333 views

    This sermon serves as introduction to Luke-Acts. It is an expository treatment of Luke 1.1-4 and addresses the reliability of the gospel.

    The Method of a Historian Luke 1.1-4 Jeff Foster (Cortez, Colorado) In the Alamo hangs a portrait of a man who had not even been born when the battle of the Alamo was fought. This inscription is posted under the portrait: "James Butler BonhamCno portrait of him exists. This portrait is of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rejoice

    Contributed by Carl Greene on May 18, 2007
     | 6,224 views

    A Baccalaureate Service of recognition and encouragement

    Baccalaureate Service • TO THE STUDENTS: o Well, what a glorious day and what a glorious time in your lives. • TO THE PARENTS AND CONGREGATION o We have all come here this afternoon to recognize the hard work and effort of these young men and women. o They are about to make a major transition ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Chris McCall avatar

    "Discovering Who I Am” Series

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,048 views

    You can rest assured that if you press in to this point you will have already figured out that the devil will not let up trying to stop you from growing into the person that God wants you to be!

    What is Destiny Fellowship? “Discovering Who I Am” 2 Timothy 2:15 AMP Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial), a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing [rightly handling and skillfully teaching] the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sweet Sound Of Amazing Grace

    Contributed by Donna Muise on Feb 20, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,164 views

    Hearing the sweet sound of Amazing grace leads to freedom to praise God abundantly.

    THE SWEET SOUND OF AMAZING GRACE Ephesians 2:4-10 “For by grace you have been saved by faith...” Today is “Amazing Grace” Sunday, a Sunday when hundreds of churches all over our country have elected to highlight in worship what is probably the most-loved, best-known hymn in the English-speaking ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    God's Agenda For Us Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,321 views

    If we fail at the basics, we have no solid foundation; Peter gives us that foundation by proposing two truths.

    God’s Agenda For Us (I Peter 1:1-5) 1. Sometimes we are like the little boy who was overheard talking to himself as he strutted through the backyard, wearing his baseball cap and toting a ball & bat. "I’m the greatest hitter in the world," he announced. Then he tossed the ball into the air, swung ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Learning From The Jerusalem Crowd

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Apr 6, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,511 views

    Let’s not be like those who first welcomed, then turned against the only Savior, Jesus Christ.

    LEARNING FROM THE JERUSALEM CROWD Palm Sunday 2006 Pastor Eric J. Hanson Read Mark 11: 1-11. Now here’s rest of the story of this week and the following 40 days . 1. He cleared the Temple. 2. He cursed the barren fig tree. 3. He silenced the Sanhedrin with their trick questions. 4. He taught ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Is God

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,478 views

    Some characteristics of God

    WHO IS GOD? John 1:1-18 Intro: The age old debate rages today as to whether or not God really exists. There is much conflict in our nation over the fact the man Jesus Christ came and died for our sins. In today’s society many say there’s no God and they call themselves atheist. The Bible does ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Protagonist And The Antagonist

    Contributed by Phillip Wright on Jan 6, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,751 views

    Jesus setting the Pharisees straight and shutting down their argumentative spirit.

    The Protagonist and the Antagonist Luke 14:1-6 Rev. Phillip A. Wright Jesus was literally on display in midst of the Pharisees in home of one of their rulers. This was the primary group who would want to catch Jesus in some form of a compromise. So let’s look at our passage and see how the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Expects Your Praise

    Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Nov 20, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,297 views

    The Christian duty to praise God

    GOD EXPECTS YOUR PRAISE LK. 17.17 Praise is an expression of approval or admiration, of gratitude and devotion for blessings received from God. When there is praise of God the vessels of praise is acknowledging God’s perfections, God’s works, and God’s benefits. Praise and thanksgiving are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Love That Connects I Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 8, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,881 views

    Most Americans cannot fathom a group of unrelated people of different age groups, classes, and cultures with differing talents and interests who have been glued together by a common faith in Jesus Christ. But this kind of bond -- the kind God wants a chu

    Love that Connects, (I) (Romans 12:9-12) 1. This past week, Hannah had a little trouble with her car…..it would grind when she turned…..thought to check the power steering fluid….. 2. One of our friends in the Chicago area is terrible about maintaining things…..older car…out of oil….burned out ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    To, Love, Honor & Cherish Part 1

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Sep 19, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,176 views

    3 Part sermon, viewing the paralells of husband and wife to Jesus and His Bride.

    To, Love, Honor & Cherish Part 1. Eph 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself up for it; How many remember their wedding vows? Remember the preacher saying to each; To, Love, Honor & Cherish? I would like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Power Of Our Words

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Sep 27, 2004
    based on 75 ratings
     | 15,061 views

    to encourage the congregation to use their words to build others up.

    The Power of Our Words Ephesians 4:29-32 Primary Purpose: To encourage the congregation to use their words to build others up. In his book “The Weight of Your Words” author Joseph Stowell tells the following story: "My junior high school had scheduled its annual operatic production. Talented ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist