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  • Rex E. Faile avatar

    Lost Christians

    Contributed by Rex E. Faile on Jan 30, 2008
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     | 4,174 views

    A message to stir the church from complacency to commitment. A message for revival and repentance.

    LOST CHRISTIANS Scripture: Luke 15:4-7 A Message by Pastor Rex E. Faile, Sr. Lakewood Christian Church Luke 15:4-7 4 What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? 5 And ...read more

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    Carry The Light – Session 1

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Feb 2, 2008
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    Described by Christ as the "light of the world", how are we - his disciples and body on earth - doing at the start of 2008? Actually, we suck pretty badly, if what the latest study shows is true...

    Carry the Light – Session 1 Being the Light of the World Matthew 5:14-16 Described by Christ as the "light of the world", how are we - his disciples and body on earth - doing at the start of 2008? Actually, we suck pretty badly, if what the latest study shows is true... A report by The Barna ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    But Wait, There's More!

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 3, 2008
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     | 5,641 views

    The vision of Christ as the Word (at the Transfiguration) is what gives us the Power to understand the Will of Christ

    The main event is only about eight hours away now – the spectacle that comes only once per year is almost upon us. Oh, sure, there will be a game and a half time show, but we all know that the high point of today is going to be the advertisements. Most of them will be funny, some of them may even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ragging Sauls Series

    Contributed by Stephen Robinson D on Feb 4, 2008
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     | 9,504 views

    This sermon will help those that feel like the devil is out to steal, kill and destory you.

    If you remember in the first lesson David told us how to defeat our giants. Do you remember how to... - face them head on - get to the head of the problem - be brave no matter what the circumstances or situation looks like - Not be scared - Keep your focus on Jesus, rather than your giants - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Circumstances Can Rob Us Of Our Joy Series

    Contributed by George Mansfield on Feb 4, 2008
     | 11,903 views

    We must be careful to not allow circumstances to steal from us the joy that Jesus freely gives us.

    SERIES: ENJOYING THE JOY OF JESUS SERMON: CIRCUMSTANCES CAN ROB US OF OUR JOY READING: PHILIPPIANS 1:3-14 INTRO: We follow Jesus who, in the shadow of Calvary, explained to his followers, “I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.”- John 15:11. This “joy” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Alan McCann avatar

    I Can Do What I Want Because God Forgives All Sin Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,411 views

    In Romans 6 Paul gives us wisdom concerning being dead to sin and alive to God. A much needed message in a world of compromise by christians

    I CAN DO WHAT I LIKE BECAUSE GOD FORGIVES ALL SIN ROMANS 6.1-23 The story is told of a man who had heard of a church where they believed in sinless perfection after you had come to Christ and were baptised. He joined the church, professed faith and was baptised in a freezing cold river in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    You Want Me To Do What?

    Contributed by Joe Friend on Feb 6, 2008
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     | 4,842 views

    May the Lord open our eyes to dirty feet and give us a heart to wash them.

    Read John 13:1-10. This story is one of the most memorable incidents in Bible. It was the night before Jesus’ betrayal and crucifixion. It was an intense time in Jesus’ life. His public ministry had ended. Jesus now turns his full attention to his disciples. I want you to imagine this situation ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prescriptive Pain And Suffering Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,638 views

    Pain and suffering help us understand the suffering of Christ.

    Title: Prescriptive Pain and Suffering Text: Philippians 3:7-11, Romans 8:17; I Peter 4:12 Thesis: Pain and suffering help us understand the suffering of Christ. This is the second message in a Lenten Series: Knowing Christ Through Pain and Suffering. The Apostle Paul wrote, I want to know ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love's Greatest Enemies

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Feb 14, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,878 views

    Love’s Greatest Enemies – Selfishness, Envy, Scorekeeping, Fear.

    Love’s Greatest Enemies We live in a world that speaks in great volumes about love and the importance of it, as well as presenting a myriad of books and volumes of information on how to gain and maintain love. We as Christians realize that the presentation of Love from the World compared to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Birth Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 17, 2008
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    Third and final in series The Journey Toward Christ. This Crhistmas message looks at the birth of Christ and the ways in which we are distracted from allowing Christ to be “born in us.”

    THE JOURNEY TOWARD CHRIST Sermon Three: Birth Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers December 23, 2007 As a pastor, I am always dealing with distractions. I don’t mean distractions that keep me from getting my work done. I mean people who are constantly getting distracted from what matters ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Finding Christ In Spite Of The Barriers

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,008 views

    Christmas sermon discussing how the Magi overcame many obstacles to find and worship Christ and how we can help others overcome barriers to Him as well.

    Finding Christ in Spite of the Barriers Matthew 2:1-12 December 16, 2007 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: Top 10 Reasons why there was no room for Joseph and Mary in the Inn. 10. The Roman Government’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Being "Single-Minded"

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,710 views

    Message about God’s calling for some people to stay single.

    Being “Single-Minded” Matthew 19:8-12 January 13, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: When I entered college, one of the things that I figured would happen was that I would be married before I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Opportune Pain And Suffering Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 23, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,949 views

    Pain and suffering is an opportunity for the development of Christian character.

    Title: Opportune Pain and Suffering Text: James 1:2-4 and Romans 5:3-5 Thesis: Pain and suffering is an opportunity for the development of Christian character. The Series: This is the fourth message in a Lenten Series: Knowing Christ through Pain and Suffering. The Apostle Paul wrote, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Darkness To Light

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,564 views

    God gives mankind an opportunity to move from Spiritual Darnkness to Eternal Light.

    Text: “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it” (John 1:5). Is there anyone here who prefers the darkness to the light? I am talking about the darkness of night as compared to the lightness of day. I would venture to say that most of us remember the days of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Is There Really A Hell? Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Mar 3, 2008
     | 4,041 views

    Is there really a hell? The answer from the Bible is: Yes. However, perhaps a deeper question is how can a loving God send people to eternal torment? We’ll look at this and also what it is the God wants from us.

    The Burning Question Is There Really a Hell? March 2, 2008 I have heard many recovered alcoholics and addicts describe their lives before recovery as a “living hell.” Their lives were filled with suffering, agony, and anguish for themselves and those around them. The conclusion is that the throes ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God