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  • Dan Borchert avatar

    Focusing On Jesus Carrying The Cross Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Mar 27, 2003
    based on 13 ratings
     | 6,023 views

    After everything that had happen to Jesus, he still took time to talk and comfort those who cried out to him

    Luke 23:27-31 Focusing on Jesus Carrying the Cross Introduction A. How many of you have been sick this winter B. I had a feeling of that, just about everybody has had or does have some sort of cold C. I don’t know how you respond when you are sick D. But when I am sick I am not exactly the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Focusing On Simon Carrying The Cross Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Mar 27, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,145 views

    Jesus spoke of carrying our cross daily. Exactly what does that mean to us 2000 years later?

    Luke 9:23-26 Focusing on Simon Carrying the Cross Introduction A. Luke 23:26 (read it) B. There we find a guy was just randomly grabbed to carry the cross for Jesus C. Jesus was in no physical condition to carry it any longer D. After being beaten that much I doubt anyone could E. Carrying a cross ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Ok, I Am Saved, Now What?

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Feb 13, 2003
    based on 70 ratings
     | 8,996 views

    Salvation is not an end, it is a beginning. To often we focus on salvation then we stop dicipling after salavation. That should not be. Salavation is a beginning not an end

    Philippians 2:12-18 Ok I am Saved, Now What? Introduction A. For Christmas my brother gave me a (no not stickers this time (He probably was feeling guilty)) a really cook 3d puzzle among other things B. So I open this 3d puzzle and I look at it and here is 806 foam pieces just sitting there C. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Foundation For A Peaceful Life

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Feb 13, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,877 views

    God Gives us the Peace that trancends all understanding. In the time that we live in with all the wars, terriosm, politcal garbage, we still can find peace.

    Philippians 4:4-9 The Foundation For a Peaceful Life Introduction A. I don’t like War B. Nobody likes war C. I am not sure where this whole Iraq thing is going to end up D. I don’t want to have to live in fear of a terrorist attack by Saddaam Husain E. However, I really don’t want to go into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Temptation Management-101—3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 9, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,435 views

    Part 3 of a 4 part sermon dealing with the importance of managing temptation effectively so that it will not become sin, thus freeing God to work in our lives.

    Temptation Management-III—Luke 4:1-13 Johnny’s first day of school./Class was to put their right hands over their hearts & repeat the Pledge of Alliegence. The teacher watched the children as he started the pledge, "I pledge allegiance to the flag..." She stopped when she noticed Johnny’s right ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Fault Is Found—part I

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 30, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,031 views

    Part 1 of a 5 part sermon exploring what is forfeited by religious people who deny Jesus. When fault is found with God’s grace we forfeit...

    WHEN FAULT IS FOUND—Luke 4:16-30 Traveler/Lost in desert of Saudi Arabia/He began walking—Thirsty—Feeling faint/Reduced to crawling/On the verge of passing out when he spies a tent about 500 yards in front of him. Barely conscious, he reaches the tent & calls out, "Water..." A Bedouin appears & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Fault Is Found—part 2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 1, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,975 views

    Part 2 of a 5 part sermon exploring those things forfeited by religious people who deny Jesus. When fault is found with God’s grace we forfeit...

    WHEN FAULT IS FOUND-II Luke 4:16-30 The professors of mathematics & physics were staring away at the flag pole in front of the front of the college building. The professor of English walking by asked, "What seems to be the problem?" "We," said the professor of mathematics, "were wondering how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unrighteous Steward

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Aug 1, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,134 views

    Today Jesus is going to challenge us on our understanding of material wealth through the decisions of a unrighteous steward who was: 1. SQUANDERING HIS MASTERS POSSESSIONS (v.1) 2. SCARED OF HIS MASTERS PRONOUNCEMENT (v.2-3) 3. SHREWD IN LIGHT OF HIS

    “THE UNRIGHTEOUS STEWARD” Luke 16:1-9 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Illustration: Have you ever watched the tv show where people bring in antique items and they are appraised. After evaluating an item an expert will say something like – “This is a fine piece, worth $5,000.00 but if you get the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Where Is Your Faith

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Aug 21, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,487 views

    The Author of Hebrews said - "Without faith it is impossible to please God." Because faith plays such an important role in our Spiritual lives, I thought it important to take some time to better understand it by answering the following questions: 1. WHAT

    “WHERE IS YOUR FAITH?” “Faith Defined and Applied” Hebrews 11:1 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Illustration: About a year ago a man entered a priest’s office with a great commotion. He was weary, distraught and weeping. The Priest who knew the man well asked – “What seems to be the problem?” The man ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Taming The Tongue - The Rudders Of Our Lives

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Aug 29, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,575 views

    James considers the tongue significant because: 1. OUR TONGUES CAN DIRECT OUR LIVES (vs. 2-4) 2. OUR TONGUES CAN DESTROY OUR LIVES (vs.6) 3. OUR TONGUES CAN DISPLAY OUR LIVES (vs. 9-12)

    “TAMING THE TONGUE” “the rudder of our lives” James 3:2-12 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Illustration: Recently I made a trip to Wal-Mart, after having finished shopping and as I was walking to my car in a large parking lot I heard something that inspired this sermon. In the few moments it took me ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Experiencing The Resurrection Of Christ

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Apr 18, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,660 views

    Today I am going to outline the three principles from our passage that if followed will lead us to experience the resurrection of Christ: 1. PURSUE CHRIST ALONE (16: 1-2) 2. PROCEED BEYOND THE OBSTICLES (16: 3-4) 3. PROVIDE THE RESURRECTION MESSAG

    “EXPERIENCING THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST” “Resurrection Sunday” Mk. 16: 1-8, 10-11 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Introduction: • Discuss the pain of almost losing my son at birth. Discuss how difficult it was to have my hopes and dreams taken away and then discuss how wonderful it was the day I took ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Do Not Be Unbelieving

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Apr 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,017 views

    We “CAN” believe in Christ to help us through the circumstances of our lives but unfortunately not all of us “WILL”. Today we will look at the problem of unbelief through the example of Sait Thomas as we see: 1. THE CAUSE OF HIS UNBELIEF (20:25) 2. T

    “DO NOT BE UNBELIEVING” “Low Sunday” John 20:24-29 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Introduction: (Read passage) • If you look closely at just about any Red Sox T-Shirt or bumper sticker you will find a single word written on top - “BELIEVE!” We are called to believe that the Red Sox can and will win ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Dr. Nicholas M. Muteti avatar

    The Blessing To Have God As Your Guard Series

    Contributed by Dr. Nicholas M. Muteti on Jun 23, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,354 views

    Twenty seven years ago, I travelled to a new Church to preach in Kenya . Every time on my way to this church which was in the Maasai jungle in the middle of nowhere, I prayed that God will protect my family when I was gone, and God was faithful to do so.

    THE BLESSING TO HAVE GOD AS YOUR GUARD: Part 2 PSALM 121 Illustration, Personal- Twenty seven years ago, I travelled to a new Church to preach in Kenya . Every time on my way to this church which was in the Maasai jungle in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    He Was There All The Time Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 5, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,587 views

    The Gospel of Jesus Christ is not merely a New Testament phenomenon; it is stealthily sprinkled throughout the Hebrew Scriptures. This is one way we know it is true.

    He Was There All the Time (Acts 2:14-36) 1. Some people have a lot of nerve. Take this late-breaking odd news item: KOLKATA, India (Reuters) - An Indian man who took an impersonator to court to get a divorce faces legal action after his real wife found out, lawyers said Friday. Sanjib Saha ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "The Proof Of The Resurrection” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 5, 2010
     | 6,535 views

    Why is the resurrection important and how do we know it is true?

    A Christians, we make much of the cross, as well we should. For apart from the cross, and the sacrifice of Christ for our sakes, we would be eternally condemned to pay the penalty for our sin, and would have no hope of salvation whatsoever. However, apart from the resurrection of Jesus, the cross ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist