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  • Keith Manry avatar

    Called To The Edge Series

    Contributed by Keith Manry on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,765 views

    This sermon is the first in a series which looks at the Church of Acts and challenges modern-day Christians to take their faith to the edge!

    Folks, why are you here this morning? I mean, honestly, what brings you to this place? What makes you want to get up and come here and spend an hour sitting in that uncomfortable pew? Is it the opportunity to see your friends and family? Is it your belief that by doing so you’re fulfilling your ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Come See A Man Named Jesus

    Contributed by Jerry Carr on Jun 3, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 12,897 views

    As we look at the first 4 encounters with Jesus we find these men describe the full ministry of the Son of God

    I want you to notice with me verse 6 of John chapter 1, we find where John the Baptist was the forerunner of the Lord Jesus Christ, God had sent him to prepare the way of our Lord, and he spoken with such authority, that in verse 19 the Jews sent Priest and Levites to ask him who art thou? ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How God Can Use Innovators

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,997 views

    In this passage we learn a lot about innovation from the courage of Cornelius, the founder of the first Gentile house church.

    How God Uses Innovators (Acts 10:1-8) 1. Today we hear a lot about innovators who start up their own dot-com businesses. Even though many of these innovators may not enjoy success, they are learning from their efforts. Many innovators are not afraid to fail because they believe in the importance ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sheep Evangelizing Wolves

    Contributed by William Mouser on Jun 19, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,950 views

    Jesus’ instruction, warning, and encouragement for the Disciples’ first evangelisitc mission applies to all future service to Christ in this world.

    Matth 10:16-33 Fourth Trinity 2005 We have all heard the expression about the weather in parts of Texas: if you don’t like it, just wait an hour or two and it will change. I heard the same thing this past week in New England, where the weather is changeable because of the constant interaction ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Rich Cook avatar

    Ownership And Obedience Series

    Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,995 views

    The first in a month-long stewardship series. Financial giving boils down to obedience. Who owns your stuff?

    Stewardship I - Ownership and Obedience Purpose: 1. Read I Kings 17:7-16 2. (This story is an adaptation from an illustration from Leonard Sweet) Let me tell you about a trip Grant and I made to McDonald’s last spring. Dana and Jackson were on a field trip to Hendersonville … and it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Headship Factor Series

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Feb 21, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,194 views

    This is the first of four sermons that present the four basic ingredients that are a must if our churches are to become Great Kingdom churches.

    The Headship Factor Matthew 16:13-18 I. He Must Be the Head Based on His Position (v. 16) A. He is the Son of God B. He Gave His Life For It “..just as Christ also loved the church and gave His life for it.” – Eph. 5:25 C. He will ultimately be our Judge 1. He will judge every soul that has ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Dead

    Contributed by Bo Brown on Mar 15, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,701 views

    THE ONLY WAY YOU CAN FIND OUT IF YOU ARE TRULY DEAD OR NOT IS TO FIRST FIND OUT IF YOU ARE ALIVE

    ARE YOU DEAD JOHN 11:14 INTRO: A) DO YOU EVER NOTICE HOW PEOPLE TEND TO REACT TO DEATH B) MOST OF THE TIME THEY WON’T EVEN USE THE WORD C) WE SAY THINGS LIKE 1) WELL THEY PASSED AWAY 2) THEY’RE NO LONGER WITH US 3) THEY’VE GONE TO BE WITH THE LORD D) BUT JESUS DIDN’T BEAT AROUND THE BUSH E) HE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stewardship 1 - A Firm Foundation Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Apr 4, 2005
    based on 56 ratings
     | 13,757 views

    This is the first in a series of stewardship messages focusing on building a life of stewardship. This message investigates themes of ownership, responsibility, and accountability.

    Stewardship Pt 1 ¡V A Firm Foundation Genesis 1 This morning I want to begin a series of messages for stewardship month focusing on building a life of Christian stewardship. What is stewardship and what does it have to do with us? First let me dispel some myths about stewardship: Stewardship is ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Bad Beginning Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,815 views

    This is the first in a series of messages on the life of Joseph looks at God’s plans for us and the obstacles that always come with them.

    Joseph¡¦s Journey How Dreams Come True Pt I ¡V A Bad Beginning It was the Spring of 1988 ¡V I was sitting in an elementary school lunchroom ¡V that was converted every Sunday into a place of worship. Pastor Dave Smith was preaching ¡V and honestly I have no idea what the sermon was about. I was a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Worship Is Not ... Series

    Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Aug 28, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,230 views

    In looking into the reality of spiritual authenticity of worship, walk, and witness, this sermon looks into the first part of worship "is not".

    Worship IS NOT! When speaking of the relationship between the Jews and the Samaritans of this time we must understand that there was a hatred and bitterness greater than any that we could probably imagine. The closest example I can think of to relate Jews and Samaritans may be that of segregation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Pfeil avatar

    Ethics At The End Of Life Series

    Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 16, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,981 views

    The first of a three part series that deals with end of life issues; this message defines terms and sets up the series.

    Ethics at the End of Life Sunday, July 28, 2002 Today we are talking about a very serious subject. We are beginning a series about end-of-life issues. What is ethical at the end of life? People have struggled with this question and sought God’s guidance. This is a serious issue because we ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God Has A Dream Series

    Contributed by Scott Mathews on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,242 views

    First in the series "God has a dream." God has dreams for us we haven’t even imagined.

    Adventure Christian Church Genesis 37:1-8 (p. 27) God Has A Dream For North Natomas When you leave today, I want you to pray a prayer with me: “LORD, not my dream, but yours.” There’s nothing wrong with having dreams. Dreams for our careers. Dreams for our homes. Dreams for our community. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Have Loved You Series

    Contributed by Scott Mathews on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,907 views

    First in the Series "Before Christ (B.C) A look at Malachi, and what was going on in the heart of God before Immanuel.

    Adventure Christian Church of North Natomas Malachi 1 (p. 664) Series: Before Christ (B.C.) Title: “I Have Loved You” The prevalent system of denoting the years based on an erroneous 6th century calculation of the date of his birth… Before Christ (B.C.). Jesus actual birth is suggested to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Father Almighty Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 14, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,457 views

    This sermon helps us understand what it means to affirm God as the Father Almighty in the first affirmation of The Apostles’ Creed.

    Introduction As we continue our series in The Apostles’ Creed I would like to examine today what it means to believe in God the Father Almighty. Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Keith Walker avatar

    The Risk Of Running From God Series

    Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 9,814 views

    First of five messages on Jonah. God’s directive was clear and Jonah’s defiance was careless resulting in calamity.

    INTRODUCTION There was a trial in Chicago years ago. The famous lawyer, Clarence Darrow, was making his closing arguments and said of one man’s damaging testimony, “Why, a person could as easily believe this man’s testimony as he could believe that the whale swallowed Jonah.” Well, there were some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist