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  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Choosing What Matters Most Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,167 views

    Choosing what matters most from the word-picture Jesus paints of Himself as "the bread that gives life."

    Choosing What Matters Most John 6:28-35 (NCV) Part 2 of 3 in the Series, Jesus in Blue Jeans, Practical Advice for Everyday Spiritual Life As we began the series Jesus in Blue Jeans last week we saw that Jesus is a down-to-earth Savior. He is God come to earth in human form – and not in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Carroll avatar

    Part I: The Value Of An Mba Series

    Contributed by Chris Carroll on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,213 views

    This is the first in a series on helping the body of believers to become better servants. This sermon focus on understanding the need for service and ways to become better servants

    Having a Servant’s Heart Series: Part I: The Value of an M.B.A. Matthew 20:20-28. CBC August 18, 2007 Well, I know that I have missed you over the last several weeks in my travels to China and Vermont and I hope that you have missed me maybe a little. But as Amanda reminded me the other day, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pressing Into His Presence Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Sep 18, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 31,367 views

    Worship is not merely a response to God, but it is also the pursuit of God. God pursues us, and yet for some odd reason, He seems to be just beyond our grasp when we seek Him. The pressing into His Presence is the choice of our will to worship Him.

    Encountering God - Part 2 – Pressing Into His Presence Overview Last week, I laid a foundation for what I believe to be the biblical nature of worship, starting with the fact that God has created mankind to worship Him. That worship arises from a relationship with Him. The bible says in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Michael Mccosker on Sep 20, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,139 views

    The Biblical MAndate to Forgive

    This morning I will be bringing forth a message on "forgiveness." I was ready to prepare a message from 1 Corinthians 2, however, as I prayed, I sensed that Spirit would have me preach on Forgiveness. As Christians, we have so much to be thankful for, we have been forgiven of so much. And as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Back To The Basics

    Contributed by Derrick Bunnell on Nov 15, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,473 views

    Present the facts and that’s all. What I want to talk about today is getting back to the basics.

    I have been struggling with this sermon for quite some time. I knew the general idea of what I wanted to say, but could not find a way to present it that I felt justified the message. Then I realized, Derrick, you speak of simplification of the gospel, but are complicating it further. Just say it ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    One Simple Rule For Protecting Your Family Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 19, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 33,120 views

    Solomon robbed his son of his inheritance... but in this sad story of Solomon’s failure is a lesson in hope for how we can protect our children as long as they live.

    OPEN: Before he died, comedian John Ritter starred in a fairly successful TV sitcom. Does anybody remember the name of that show? (8 Simple Rules For Dating My Daughter). Now, I never watched that show, so I don’t know if they ever shared what those “8 simple rules” actually were. However, years ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Second Sign Of The Christmas To Come: Wrapped In Cloths Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 22, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,499 views

    This sermon carefully examines the second of three signs of Christmas to come in Luke 2:12 - the ever famous "swaddling clothes."

    Luke 2:12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” The Second Sign of the Christmas to Come: Wrapped in Cloths I. The sign isn’t useless As a general rule, when people revolve their lives around what kind of clothes other people are wearing - ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Faithful In Marriage Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 2, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,979 views

    Marriage is hard work, but God can help us improve our marriages.

    A. I hope you have been encouraged and inspired as we have been addressing the topic of faithfulness this fall. 1. During the first four sermons of the series I tried to drive home the point that God is faithful, and that our faithfulness is to be in response to His faithfulness. 2. I have also ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hunches And High Hopes

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,000 views

    We all have baggage in our lives, so what do you do when you want to get rid of your spiritual baggage? By interacting with an unnamed woman in Mark 5:24-31 Jesus demonstrates that He is the One who can remove all our baggage.

    Congregation of the Lord, Going to the airport is an interesting exercise … especially when you stand near the baggage counters. Here you will see business people – focussed, efficient, having clear goals for the day. They have come from interstate for an important meeting. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Sleeping For Christ

    Contributed by James May on Nov 10, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,291 views

    I wonder how many Christians would have stayed and witnessed the miracle of the resurrection of Eutychus or how many would have been in the place of Eutychus?

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bradley Boydston avatar

    Walk The Talk

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Nov 16, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 3,662 views

    Those in true fellowship with the god of light are those who walk the talk.

    - - - - - - Unless indicated otherwise scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - Have you ever taken a personality test? These are instruments designed to give you an indication of how you are wired as a person. A few years ago I took the Myers-Briggs Type ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Selling Out Or Holding Out

    Contributed by James May on Nov 17, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,469 views

    The Rich Young Ruler Held Out but Paul Sold Out. What will you do?

    SELLING OUT OR HOLDING OUT Matthew 19:16-22, "And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Are You Ready For The Second Christmas

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 29, 2002
    based on 148 ratings
     | 23,284 views

    prepare for the coming of Christ

    December 1, 2002 Mk 13:32-37 “No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come. It’s like a man going away: He leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Chris Kelly avatar

    What To Do When You're Married To A Jerk Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Dec 4, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 16,099 views

    Learn from a very wise woman(Abigail) how to handle a very foolish man (Nabal)

    What To Do When You’re Married to a Jerk The scene opens in the desert, west of the dead sea. David and his 600 guerrilla fighters are camped and hiding from Saul. But they’re not idle. They’re a kind of unofficial police force for the area. They protected shepherds from the attack of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jerry La Pere avatar

    The Gifts Of Jesus-Peace Series

    Contributed by Jerry La Pere on Dec 7, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,186 views

    This sermon can be used as a stand alone on John 14:27 or be used during the second Sunday in Advent.

    The Gifts of Jesus—Peace First Preached at the Broad Run Baptist Church 12/8/2002 Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7 (KJV) Nevertheless the dimness shall not be such as was in her vexation, when at the first he lightly afflicted the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, and afterward did more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist