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  • Erik Estep avatar

    God Is With Me Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on Aug 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,084 views

    Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see Jesus sharing w/His followers that He is always w/them; that He’ll never abandon them or leave them alone.

    “God Is with Me” John 14: 15-18 July 16, 2006 Intro: Bob and Lynne weren’t what they would consider good neighbors, but when they saw a moving van in front of the house across the street, they decided to change their ways. Lynn prepared some homemade bread and together they approached the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There Is Something About Mary Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 20, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,896 views

    Did Mary Madalene have a secret life the Bible covered up?

    THERE IS SOMETHING ABOUT MARY John 20:11-18 Adapted from “The Da Vinci Code: Fact Or Fiction (Part Four: Mary Magdalene’s Big Role)” by Jim Butcher John 20:11-20:18 The Da Vinci Code’s Claim: “Mary Magdalene’s most important role was being married to Jesus.” According to the book, the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Developing A Life Of Prayer

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,082 views

    Prayer is at the very core of spiritual life. Despite how many people speak of praying as a part of their lives… I believe that a life that lives out of a center of prayer is challenging for most of us.

    Fires and earthquakes may serve to get our attention, taking our focus off the temporary things of this world… but the voice that we ultimately long for comes in quiet places. So it shouldn’t surprise us what we find the disciples of Jesus coming to him about in Matthew 6. They might have asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Bible In A Nutshell Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,792 views

    Jesus boils down the Gospel to the basics

    I was looking through some old college papers and I came across an essay that I had written about Macbeth, the Shakespeare play. I’ve never been a big fan of Shakespeare. I simply cannot understand the way that he wrote, I don’t get the language and the terms and so I can’t follow the story line. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "A Whale Of A Time" Jonah Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,464 views

    Disobedience to God leads us into storms of life and for some into a state of rebellion instead of repentance. This state of rebellion gets us thrown into the stormy sea of life to be swallowed by a whale of despair. But the whale experience sometimes ope

    “A whale of a time” Jonah pt 2 Opening Illustration: Jonah’s Interview – from Sermon Central.com media store Thesis: Disobedience to God leads us into storms of life and for some into a state of rebellion instead of repentance. This state of rebellion gets us thrown into the stormy sea of life to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Legacy Of The Unapplauded Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,237 views

    Sermon 18 (and final) in a study in Colossians

    “As to all my affairs, Tychicus, our beloved brother and faithful servant and fellow bond-servant in the Lord, will bring you information. 8 For I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts;” Have you ever spent ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    God Is Omniscient Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,412 views

    God knows: What we do, What we think and What we say

    This week, Ingrid Betancourt, the former Colombian presidential candidate, was rescued from leftist rebels. She was abducted in 2002 by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), and was rescued by Colombian commandos along with three Americans and 11 other hostages on Wednesday. On ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Andy Flowers avatar

    Overcome Evil With Good Series

    Contributed by Andy Flowers on Jul 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,806 views

    Series in Romans

    Text- Romans 12:9-21 Title- Overcoming Evil With Good Romans 12:9-21 9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor; 11 not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Needs Forgiveness?

    Contributed by Susan Blader on Aug 25, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,151 views

    Sometimes the people we think need forgiveness are the ones who already have it.

    Tradition tells us that Abraham Lincoln once went to a slave auction. While he was there, he noticed a black woman who was about to be auctioned off, and entered the bidding. The bidding went back and forth until eventually Lincoln won, paid the price, and purchased her. When they brought ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    Joy To The World Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 10, 2007
     | 9,032 views

    Joy is evidence of the presence and applause of God.

    JOY TO THE WORLD Advent 2007: “Christmas in Song and Story” Week #2 Psalm 98:4-8 Sermon Objective: Joy is evidence of the presence and applause of God. This is our second week of Advent. This year’s theme is “Christmas in Story and Song.” We will use a different Christmas Hymn/Carol each week ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Standing Victorious Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 15,332 views

    As Christians, we will engage in battle with the enemy. Actively taking up faith, assurance, and the Word of God are the keys to being victorious in the battle.

    1. The first key to victory is standing armored through the battle (6:16) 2. The second key to victory is standing assured through the battle (6:17a) 3. The third key to victory is standing armed through the battle (6:17b) EPHESIANS 6:16-17 A story is told about a man who was really down on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Are The Lost , Lost.

    Contributed by Chris Summers on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,476 views

    While we discuss amongst ourselves the answer is obvious, why are the lost . lost and how do we reach them

    Why are the lost , lost . What a good question to ask . In over 2000 years of The Word being taught , preached about , televised , missioned , and spread by every virtual means known to man why then do we still have lost people in the world . When the automobile came into existence around the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    The Walls: Disciplining Your Child Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on May 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,362 views

    #3 in a six week series on marriage and parenting. This message discusses the Biblical concept of instructing and correcting your child.

    Home Improvement - Week 3 "THE WALLS: DISCIPLINING YOUR CHILD" EPHESIANS 6:1-4 / HEBREWS 12:4-13 INTRODUCTION: A loaded mini-van pulled up to the only remaining campsite. Four youngsters leaped from the vehicle & feverishly began unloading the gear and setting up the tent. The boys rushed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    All Things New: God Revealed Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on May 8, 2008
     | 4,149 views

    God Revealed

    All Things New: God Revealed Beartown Road Alliance Church Last week we began a series called All Things New. We’re looking at the amazing transformation that God wants to make in our lives. The purpose of these next few weeks is to restore in us a sense of awe at the nature of God and a sense ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    What God Wants Most Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,522 views

    An effort to get the congregation to give more thought and understanding to what God desires in worship and to align their desires with His.

    1. Title: What God Wants Most 2. Text: John 4, et al 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, October 17, 2006, 3rd in the series “Stand In Awe” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand that God’s desires are to be at the center of our worship; to understand some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ