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  • Brad Crocker avatar

    The Plot: Why Did Jesus Have To Die Series

    Contributed by Brad Crocker on Feb 25, 2004
    based on 90 ratings
     | 5,096 views

    Confusion happens when you miss the first part of the story. The Passion of the Christ doesn’t give you the first part of the story. Second of four in the series "Dying was His Reason for Living."

    Dying Was His Reason for Living The Plot: Why Did Jesus Have to Die Brad Crocker Landmark Christian Church, Chippewa Falls, WI 2/2004 Confusion happens when you miss the first part of the story. If the first line you heard in Gone with the Wind was Rhett’s parting shot at Scarlett, you would ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Am Crossing Over To The Other Side 2 Of 7! Series

    Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 3, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,668 views

    Knowing the ’what to have and have not’ of a Christian.Teaches and reminds you of the size and contents of your lugguage in christian walk.The first in the kit is Jesus Christ and the First to be thrown out is sin.

    “And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships.” mark 4:36 Right sizing your luggage! Many people are excessively loaded with garbage. Fatty and obsess people have serious social and health problems ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Guideline #10: Committing To Evangelism As Our Primary Mission Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 25, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 9,870 views

    Evangelism is the task of first importance for the Body of Christ. This message talks about this first importance, puts evangelism in perspective with the other purposes of the church, and gives some practical suggestions on how to do it.

    SERIES: “GOD-GIVEN GUIDELINES FOR GROWING A GREAT CHURCH” TEXT: MARK 16:15-16 TITLE: Guideline #10: “COMMITTING TO EVANGELISM AS OUR PRIMARY MISSION” (Material primarily from Bob Russel’s When God Builds A Church) INTRODUCTION: A. I first read this story called “The Life Saving Station” in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Servant People

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009
     | 3,528 views

    This sermon focuses on Jesus’ challenge for an "Upside Down Kingdom" challenging us to be first by being last. This is a call to except that challenge and become first place in the things God wants us to be excellent in.

    Mark 10:35-45 35 Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to him. "Teacher," they said, "we want you to do for us whatever we ask." 36 "What do you want me to do for you?" he asked. 37 They replied, "Let one of us sit at your right and the other at your left in your glory." 38 "You ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Family Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 27, 2014
     | 20,882 views

    Two-fold: first, to recognize that the relationships/inter-connections within this church family are first and foremost a product of the redeeming, providential work of God the Father. Secondly, the result of this reality should be a response of celebra

    WAC2BL: Family Scripture Text: Ephesians 1.3-8 INTRODUCTION Aren’t families a funny-thing!?! They come in all-kinds of shapes-and-sizes ~ …each with a different-personality-and-style! For-example, you’ve got Ray-and-Deborah Barone (of Everyone Loves Raymond), …on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Who's The Boss Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 7, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,361 views

    Message 1 in a series on spiritual disciplines. I discuss the first and second habit. The first discipline deals with the need regularly set aside time for God. The second is the need for regular declarations of submission.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Who’s the Boss? When we stop moving, we stop developing and begin to atrophy. Without exercise the muscles deteriorate. The spiritual muscles are the same way. When we stop spending time and communicating with someone, the relationship stops developing and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Will Christians Go Through The Tribulation Period? (I) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 15, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,531 views

    This is the first of a series exploring the question: Will Christians go through the Tribulation Period? A sound foundation for answering the question must first be laid. This message addresses the Method being used to interpret biblical prophecy.

    The rapid changes we have experienced in 2020 has caused many of us to think more about the end times. Think about how dramatically the world has changed since March. It makes one wonder what changes are coming in the days ahead. Will the pace of change continue? Will it slow down? Will it ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Getting Past The Glitter #1 - Thinking Differently About Christmas Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 27, 2004
    based on 63 ratings
     | 5,361 views

    First message in series geared toward helping Christians get past the decorations to making Christmas meaningful.

    Getting Past the Glitter # 1 - Thinking Differently about Christmas Romans 12:2, 1 John 2:15-16 November 28, 2004 Introduction Ah, it’s Christmas season. The air’s getting colder, and the snow’s about to fly, and our thoughts turn to the meaning of Christmas - lots of loot. Not really, at ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Right Combination Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 12, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,294 views

    God doesn’t need our money. He owns everything. But we give first because it takes faith to give first and God wants us to trust Him. We give first and the blessings of God follow. Test and see how God will bless you and your family because of your giving

    Opening illustration: A few years back, a Galveston church had a Tithing Demonstration Sunday for its members. On a designated Sunday everyone was asked to give a tithe of one week’s salary. They urged everyone … whether or not they usually tithed … to give a tithe that one time. As you could ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    7 Deadly Sins: Pride

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 27, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,278 views

    The first of the seven deadly sins, considered the root of all others sins. It was this sin that caused Lucifer to fall from heaven.

    The first of the seven deadly sins is pride. A simple definition of the word pride is an exaggerated opinion of one’s value and worth. It is the attitude of superiority over others. A biblical example of pride is the tower of Babel where the people said, we will make a name for ourselves. Tonight ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    You've Got Mail: Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 30, 2009
    based on 29 ratings
     | 20,671 views

    The first in a series of seven. This is an expository, alliterated sermon with practical application based on the letter to Ephesus in Revelation. PowerPoint is avialable if you e-mail me.

    You’ve Got Mail: Ephesus Scott R. Bayles, preacher First Christian Church, Rosiclare, Illinois Imagine if Jesus were to write a letter to Fist Christian Church here in Rosiclare. Imagine walking down to the post office, opening your PO Box and discovering an envelope with 777 Heaven Way, New ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "As A Backsliding Heifer..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Sep 22, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,402 views

    My uncle used to say, "You can’t tell how far a frog can jump by his croak!" Just because someone impresses us with words doesn’t guaruntee that they will spiritually benefit us.To have fellowship with some we’d have to backslide. Let’s examine why

    Introduction I heard a great statement made just the other day from another brother in Christ, he said, "There are some in this life for me to have fellowship with them I’d have to backslide!" What a powerful statement and true! Since we’re on the subject. what is a backslider. One 5 year old ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Temptation Of Jesus Matthew 4

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,465 views

    Satan's Temptations: Use Your power to your own benefit Use Your spiritual insights to impress others and test God Use Your freedom to bow down to one other than God-so you can gain power Jesus sets the model for us to gain victory against Satan's attack

    The Temptation of Jesus Matthew 4 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” 4 Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Am I Good Enough? Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 26, 2003
    based on 158 ratings
     | 21,511 views

    First sermon in series "Living Life on Purpose - Christ’s Answers to Man’s Questions". This is a question from John the Baptist.

    Christ’s purpose-driven life was constantly arousing the curiosity of onlookers. Whether His followers or His enemies, people were so impressed with Him, or, in some cases, intimidated by Him, that they wanted to know how and why He had it all together - so they asked Him questions. Jesus used ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Psalm 91: Find Rest In The Shadow Of The Almighty. Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 21, 2021
     | 6,567 views

    The first thing I want to share with you is about sleeping in the back of the boat. That is what Jesus did in the well-known passage of Mark 4:25-41. But listen to Psalms 91 first to hear how God invites us to rest in Him.

    Home Lessons 9/4/2016 Tom Lowe Find Rest in the Shadow of the Almighty. Text: Psalm 91:1-7; Mark 4:35-41 The first thing I want to share with you is about sleeping in the back of the boat. That is what Jesus did in the well-known passage of Mark 4:25-41. But listen to Psalms 91 first to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist