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  • Ronnie McNeill avatar

    "Running Your Race And Keeping Your Eyes

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,385 views

    Keep your eyes on the prize. The prize is Jesus the Christ. No matter how hard the road becomes, keep your eyes on Jesus the Christ.

    Looking at the world of athletics, I see many young people training daily with dreams of becoming a professional athlete. Whether it’s in football, baseball, basketball, tennis, figure skating, boxing, or whatever the sport, they know that they must train diligently and must be consistent in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Eyes Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Stan Coleman on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,632 views

    A sermon that launched an eight-part series on Grace. It paints the Big Picture and helps people view grace in a new way. After all, what you see is what you usually get!

    The Eyes of Grace Thank you, thank you very much. Today I want to make a case. . . for 360 degree grace. What if you lived your life, what if I lived my life… with 360 degree grace, would it make any difference? What do you mean, Stan, by 360 degree grace? I am so glad you asked. By 360 degrees ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bigger Hearts For Lost People

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,678 views

    What was it that transformed a semi-defeated Bible study group meeting in an upper room in Jerusalem into this highly energized, Holy Spirit empowered, life-giving local church? The inundation of 3000 new converts on Pentecost Day.

    Building Bigger Hearts for Lost People I would like to start with a multiple-choice question: Which of these would most likely transform the average sleepy, tradition-bound local church into a dynamic, fired-up, community of faith? Which of the following events? A) Burning the hymnbooks, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Seeds And Bodies

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 10, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,115 views

    This text examines the resurrection of the dead and the difference between the natural and spiritual body in view of the resurrection.

    February 11, 2006 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-49 But someone may ask, “How are the dead raised? With what kind of body will they come?” How foolish! What you sow does not come to life unless it dies. When you sow, you do not plant the body that will be, but just a seed, perhaps of wheat or of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Helping Others Reach Their Full Potential For God Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 23, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,167 views

    Fourth sermon in expository series on Colossians.

    The Colossian Christ followers were facing challenges to their faith. Since that still happens today we’ve been learning from Paul’s letter to them about how you can reach your full potential for God – reach it even though your faith is being tested. As you begin to grow in Christ Satan will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Temptations Teens Face Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 71 ratings
     | 106,425 views

    Temptations that are common to teens

    (adapted from messages by Mark Jones and Dan Webb) SERIES: “FATAL TEMPTATIONS” TEXT: JAMES 1:14-15; 1 TIMOTHY 4:12 TITLE: “TEMPTATIONS TEENAGERS FACE” INTRODUCTION: A. Several weeks ago, we started this series called, “Fatal Temptations” 1. Based on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Reform School For The Spirit Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jun 30, 2006
     | 2,814 views

    Life Management 101, part 2. Dave deals with eight essential spiritual disciplines we must pursue to become like Christ. Eight disciplines taken from "So You Want to Be Like Christ?" by Charles Swindoll.

    Reform School for the Spirit Life Management 101, part 2 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 25, 2006 What is spirituality? You could define spirituality, in general, as those parts of us that desire fulfillment, passion, purpose, and a sense of being part of something greater than ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    The Joy Of Mourning Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 1, 2006
     | 5,769 views

    2nd sermon in an 8 part series on the Beatitudes. This series challenges us to "Shift" our thinking in what really brings true happiness. (*Refreshed with some rewrite in 8/08. Powerpoint and Video Clips available on request.)

    THE JOY OF MOURNING MATTHEW 5:4 & 2 CORINTHIANS 7:8-11 INTRODUCTION: How would you define “paradox”? What is a paradox? And no, it’s not two physicians! Is a paradox a contradiction? Actually no. A contradiction is something that is wrong, two things obviously opposed. A paradox is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Being God's People As Servants Of God

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 8, 2006
     | 2,280 views

    Second sermon in the summer 2006 Series, “Being God’s People by Serving, Obeying, and Giving.”

    (1) Well today is Father’s Day and the sixth anniversary of our first meeting. Time has gone by fast but like I said last week, I am glad to be your pastor and I am grateful for the work of God in our life together. My prayer for us this day is that we continue to experience God’s great and good ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Hal Seed avatar

    Narnia: Encounter The Power Series

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 106 ratings
     | 6,178 views

    Using "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" this sermon shows how encountering the power of Christ changes our lives for eternity, giving us the country of heaven.

    [This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Micaiah-Speaking God's Truth Without Spin Series

    Contributed by Peter Amerman on Jul 7, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 21,990 views

    Micaiah was a prophet who was willing to take his stand for God’s truth, even when 400 prophets were willing to "SPIN" the truth to agree with the king.

    Micaiah- Speaking God’s Truth Without Spin Pastor Pete Amerman- Hillside Lutheran Brethren Church Succasunna, NJ July 3, 2005 Ephesians 4:25- “Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor...” Continuing our series on Unknown Faces from the Bible, remember that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    How Can I Cross This Lake?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 4, 2005
    based on 51 ratings
     | 8,078 views

    A sermon on how Jesus took the disciples across the lake in the midst of a storm, rescuing Peter from a certain sinking death.

    August 7, 2005 Matthew 14:22-33 Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but the boat was ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Ever-Flowing Stream Of Grace

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 20, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,444 views

    The children of God who allow the Holy Spirit to illuminate into their hearts the truths found in what Isaiah wrote overcome circumstances that can cause them to doubt the Lord’s love for them. They find themselves walking in the power of Almighty God,

    Turn Bibles to Isaiah 40:28-31 Title: Ever-flowing Stream of Grace Theme: Results from Trusting in God Introduction: The results in trusting in God are far beyond outward observance and far beyond the onlooker’s perspective. These results grow out of our relationship with God the Father, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul George avatar

    Seeking The Praise Of God Or Men

    Contributed by Paul George on Jun 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,845 views

    The subject matter in these verses focuses on giving, praying and fasting. The initial reading of the passage will show that the basic teaching of Jesus will be to avoid the seeking the praise of men and to seek to please God.

    Seeking the Praise of God or Men Matthew 6:1-18 The subject matter in these verses focuses on giving, praying and fasting. The initial reading of the passage will show that the basic teaching of Jesus will be to avoid the seeking the praise of men and to seek to please God. The first four verses ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Would A Loving God Really Send People To Hell? Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 10, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,324 views

    4th in a 4 part series dealing with topics that tend to divide people from each other and God.

    THE GREAT DIVIDE - PART 4 “Would a Loving God Really Send People to Hell?” Matthew 10:28 and John 3:16-18 INTRODUCTION TO SERMON: A church that was seeking a new Pastor asked their top two candidates to preach a trial sermon and gave them the same topic and same text. The topic? Hell. Well, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church