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  • Byron Harvey avatar

    When God Says "Go" Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007
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     | 4,419 views

    First in a six-part series on the life of faith as seen in the person of Abraham

    OK, here’s the story: man worships many gods; man hears voice of real God speaking; man drops everything he’s doing and moves away; man has kid at 100 years of age to 90-year-old wife. That story’s a dime a dozen; I’m sure every one of us can identify with it, right? Or not… But consider the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    As The Church Waits For Christ, What Should We Be Doing? Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 8, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,416 views

    Looks at Paul’s directives at the end of His first letter to the Thessalonians

    Living with a View to the Future… While the Church waits for Christ, What should we be doing? Leaders should Labor for the church Lead the church Admonish those in the church The Church should Acknowledge leaders Esteem leaders Everyone should Warn the Wayward – Warn those who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    My Role In My Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 8, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 14,617 views

    This is the first in a series of sermons based on "The Pursuit Of Holiness" by Jerry Bridges.

    My Role In My Spiritual Growth – Cleaning Up A farmer goes out and plows his field. He sows the seed. He cultivates the plants and fertilizes them. All the while he knows that the plants grow because of forces outside of himself. The farmer is utterly dependent on forces he can not control. He can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mary's Experience

    Contributed by Rita Sims on Apr 11, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,210 views

    This is a first person perspective coming from Mary Magdalene on Easter morning.

    MARY’S EXPERIENCE All scriptures related to Mary Magdalene Jn. 20:1-18 It was a day much like today, when it happened so long ago. It was such a great day, I’ll never forget it! After I met Jesus my whole life was changed. My name is Mary and I am from Magdala. Magdala was a busy ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Learning To Endure, Part 1

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Jan 4, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 29,424 views

    A sermon on James and how God "gives the test first then gives the lesson."

    I want to speak to you today about learning to endure. Now this is sort of a re-entry message. And we have learned to endure some things. And I don’t want to act like we endure so much because, really, I want to say with the apostle Paul, “Our light affliction is but for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The New Testament Challenge Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 50 ratings
     | 8,293 views

    The first sermon detailing how to be successful in completing the New Testament Challenge

    This Sermon and Series based upon a series by Nelson Searcy and the Journey Church The New Testament Challenge Slide This is an exciting time at Hickory Creek God has done some amazing things last year and I am looking forward to some of the amazing things He is going to do this year. One thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Second Hand Jesus

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,717 views

    Do you know Jesus first hand, or just second hand?

    I’m getting ready to go to Haiti with several members of our church and I’m looking forward to that experience – but going to Haiti means I needed to have some shots. Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B. So Friday I went to the doctor’s to get my shots. This lady comes into the examination room and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Rules Of A Pentcostal Church

    Contributed by Rick Macdonald on Aug 8, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,443 views

    As we look at spiritual gifts, we need to first look as love.

    Title: The Rules of a Pentecostal Church Text: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 Date: November 5, 1995 By: Pastor Rick MacDonald Introduction: Life is governed by rules. Without rules - absolutes - we become people who have no boundaries and therefore are controlled only by our urges. As a result we live ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Secret Of Successful Christian Living

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 3, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 13,653 views

    The secret of living a successful Christian life, or to say, a life that is pleasing to God is found in the declaration: “they first gave themselves to the Lord”.

    THE SECRET OF SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN LIVING “Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia: that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded in the riches of their liberality. For I bear witness that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What The Gospel Demands Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 27, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,344 views

    This is the first in a series of sermons adapted from David Platt's "Radical" Series.

    What the Gospel Demands Text: Luke 14:25-34 This morning I want to talk to ya’ll about something that the Lord has been laying on my heart for some time, it’s just that I didn’t have a clear picture of it. And I think that it’s pertinent and relevant, and very important ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Building The Church Series

    Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,082 views

    This is the first message of a 5 part sermon series on the mission of our church.

    INTRODUCTION: Mission Statement: The Redeeming River Church is a family of believers committed to preaching the cross with conviction, reaching the lost with compassion, and equipping the saints with the Word! Three results of not understanding the Mission. 1. Plateaued Growth - growth seems to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The "Wonder" Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 12, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,376 views

    First in Christmas series. This message discusses the "wonder" of Christmas compared to the "wonderING" if God really cares.

    The “Wonder” of Christmas: A Contrast Between Zechariah and Mary Luke 1:5-20; 26-38 November 28, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: Well, it’s the Christmas season, and it’s pretty obvious all around, isn’t it? I love the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    What On Earth Am I Here For Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,824 views

    This is the first in a series based on Rick Warren’s Purpose driven life

    Colossians 1:15-20 What On Earth Am I Here For? Introduction A. What on Earth am I here for? B. I cant tell you how many times I have heard that question C. It may be phrase What is life for D. What is this all about E. Why? F. Where is the meaning? G. Why is this world empty H. What do I have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Only U Can

    Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Apr 9, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,632 views

    You're the only one who can keep the lord first.

    Read Luke 5: 1-11 Anything you’re in, any occurrence no matter what or which. You are expected to come out the deep, extending far down below the surface. Normally, fishermen go down there to gather up fish to sell. Wherever the lord is, there is going to be a gathering. God is a spirit; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit: For Theirs Is The Kingdom Of Heaven Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jun 27, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,493 views

    The first beatitude. Not the economically poor but those who are poor in spiritual qualities.

    Certain portions of Scripture seem to be etched more deeply into people's minds than others. Psalm 23 is definitely one of these, so also is I Corinthians 13 and Hebrews 11. The Sermon on the Mount, as Matthew chapters 5-7 is commonly called, is another. Its popularity may stem from its position ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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