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  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Jesus: The Author Of The Ultimate Paradigm Shift Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jul 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,852 views

    This message examines how Jesus’ teaching and treatment of people was so different from the cultural norms.

    Listen to this word and think about certain adjectives that come to mind, politician. Generally words such as: crooked, dishonest, corrupt and selfish come to mind. Our experiences have stamped politicians with a social stigma that simply causes us to believe that politicians cannot be trusted. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Extraordinary Strength Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 21, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,277 views

    In life… the greater challenge proves to be not so much how to succeed… but how to last. The course we choose is critical… but so is the strength to stay that course.

    (Note: Some of the structure and portions of this message drew upon ‘A Life Worth Living’ material by Nicky Gumbel and Alpha.) Bob W. Ireland crossed the finish line on Thursday, November 6, 1986, as the New York City marathon’s 19,413th and final finisher - the first person to run a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Expect Peace Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010
     | 3,719 views

    Those who believe can expect peace. Expect peace because of what Jesus has provided. Expect peace in spite of circumstances. Expect His peace instead of the false, tenuous version offered by the world.

    Expect Peace Faith Expectations Part 3 05/11/08 PM Reading/Text: John 14:22-27 [This lesson and this series are drawn from the writings of Tom Allen in his book “What to expect now that you believe.”] Faith Expectations This lesson is another in the series titled Faith Expectations. I know it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Knowledge Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 15, 2010
     | 4,131 views

    As terrible a thing it would be to have received God’s grace in vain how much worse to have never sought to accept the gift at all!

    Our Knowledge of Grace 11/02/08 AM Text: Hebrews 13:25 INTRODUCTION: The hymn we just sang “Amazing grace” captures a concept that conveys wonderful hope and comfort to the Christian. It is a word that Paul loved to use; every epistle begins and ends with mention of this word: Grace. What does this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Introduction To The Ten Commandments: Law And Grace Series

    Contributed by Tom Cocklereece on Sep 4, 2010
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    An introduction or overview of the Ten Commandments that explains the relationship of the Law to Grace.

    God’s Ten Commandments Exodus 20:1-17; Deuteronomy 5:1-22 • I weigh from under 3 ounces to over 5,000 pounds? • I used to be posted on a prominent wall in many schools until the practice was declared an unconstitutional violation of the Establishment Clause of the U.S. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Is Time To Build

    Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 5, 2011
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     | 8,870 views

    “Go up to the mountains and bring wood and build the temple that I may take pleasure in it and be glorified” Haggai 1:8.

    Haggai 1:1-11 Theme: It is time to build Text: Haggai 1:1-11 Today’s harvest is not only a call to remember the abundant blessings of God but also a call to take advantage of the unique opportunity to invest in the Kingdom of God. He has blessed us with everything we have that to please and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Great Charade

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Nov 14, 2011
     | 4,552 views

    Looking at how believers must be serious abou their relationship with Christ and not be a pretender.

    The Great Charade Romans 2:1-29 Introduction We continue today to look at Romans and we will look at all of Chapter 2 because there is a theme woven throughout these 29 verses What is that theme? The Great Charade – title of my message This letter was written to whom? The Roman Church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Confidence In Knowing Jesus Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 30, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,031 views

    There is confidence in knowing Jesus. We have the ability to trust and lean on God's Word to lead us to live a active and productive life for the Lord

    Confidence in knowing Jesus Psalm 119:105, Phil. 4:13 Introduction- I want to talk to you this morning about walking with Jesus. I didn’t say the knowing of Jesus. I didn’t say religion or denomination. I said the confidence we can have walking with Jesus. It probably is the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Why Is Repentance Essential To Living Fully For God?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 19, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,359 views

    A look at what repentace is and why it's so necessary.

    Basic outline: “It’s His Job, Right?”: We expect God to be merciful, but we forget that repentance is required. - Jeremiah 3:12b (merciful/angry forever). What’s It Look Like? Repentance is less a charge of emotion and more a change of direction. - Jeremiah 3:13b ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Showing Honor In Spite Of Persecution

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Aug 27, 2011
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     | 3,860 views

    Jesus was our suffering servant, and as Peter draws comparisons between Isaiah 53 and our lifestyles, we need to follow and focus on Jesus, keeping our hearts right with Him despite any wrongful persecution.

    "Showing Honor in Spite of Persecution" Glorious King Jesus Christian Church Pastor: Sterling Christian Franklin Sunday, 8/21/2011 See CrossAllegiance on YouTube for a link to the recorded webcast for this sermon Text: 1 Peter 2:13-25 Opening Prayer Matthew Henry: "The duty required is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Call To Forgive

    Contributed by Brian Barrett on Oct 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,458 views

    It is a message that will cause us to face feelings that maybe, have been pushed away, or covered over. Maybe for so long that we have forgotten about them until that issue rises up again. It is a message that will help us to handle these feelings the Bi

    The Call to Forgive Tonight’s message contains thoughts that I’ve had since early in the week. It is a message for you and a message for me. It is a message that will speak to you and it speaks to me. It is a message that will cause us to face feelings that maybe, have been pushed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Blessed By Involvement

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Mar 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,202 views

    When we get involved God will bless us.

    Hag 1:2 Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, This people say, The time is not come, the time that the LORD's house should be built. Hag 1:3 Then came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet, saying, Hag 1:4 Is it time for you, O ye, to dwell in your ceiled houses, and this house lie ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Blessed Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 13, 2012
     | 8,168 views

    These beatitudes show how inadequate we are in and of ourselves, that we may see our need of Christ, and in Him be reborn to a blessed life.

    The Blessed Series: Jesus began to preach 04/18/10 AM Text: Matthew 4:17; 5:1-10 Introduction This morning we begin a sermon series on the Sermon on the Mount. This series of messages, titled “Jesus began to preach,” is intended to be practical, providing lessons on applying the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "An Interview With An Invalid” John 5:1-17 Series

    Contributed by Paris Lee Smith, Sr. Mdiv on Jan 5, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,375 views

    "This is a fresh approach to this remarkable encounter between a brother trying to get in a place where Jesus is telling him to quickly get away from!"

    In the Gospel of John, there is perhaps one of the most interesting miracles to have ever taken place in the holy writ. In chapter five of his Gospel is the main miracle of the man who had been sitting at the Pool of Bethesda for thirty-eight long years. Allow our creative imagination the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The War Within Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 6, 2013
     | 8,109 views

    Explanation of the war that goes on in each of us, and how we can win

    The War Within Romans 7:15-25 I want to do more but I do less ... I want to be better and wind up being worse... I want to reach higher but just fall lower. Sound familiar??? It is hard for me to picture Paul, the great apostle, writer of half of the New Testament, preacher, missionary, martyr ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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