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  • Chris Blackshaw avatar

    Jesus Calls Simon, Andrew, James And John

    Contributed by Chris Blackshaw on Feb 3, 2010
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    Jesus calls the first disciples, preaches to the crowds then performs a miracle.

    God our Father whose word has come among us, may the light of faith kindled in our hearts shine in our words and deeds, through him, who is Christ the Lord, who is alive and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever. Amen Fishing was both an important and common way ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Root Systems Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 12, 2010
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     | 6,661 views

    The first in a sermon series on developing spiritual depth and wholehearted discipleship

    INTRO unveil the cougars ► Today you feel safe that you can see these wild animals without threat of harm ► Because they are locked behind these bars ► But if I unlock and open the door it would be a different story. ƒ{ The reality is that all of us have a wild animal inside ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Two Swords Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jan 5, 2010
    based on 21 ratings
     | 22,679 views

    People of courage go first, have faith and inspire others

    THE TWO SWORDS A young writer with a very uncertain income went into a quiet park to contemplate a serious problem. For four years he had been engaged but felt he did not have enough money to get married. He wanted to live and write in Paris, Rome, Vienna, London -- everywhere. However, without ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Attitude Adjustment

    Contributed by Michael Calo on Jan 6, 2010
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     | 5,613 views

    Let us put-on Christ - first in attitude then in action

    Attitude Adjustment 1 Peter 4:1-5 Therefore, since Christ suffered physically, you too are to arm yourselves with the same attitude. For whoever has suffered physically is finished with sin, with the result that he lives the rest of his earthly life no longer controlled by human desires, but by ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    There's No "I" In Pray Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010
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     | 3,964 views

    The first in a series on Christ's teaching on prayer from the Sermon on the Mount.

    “There’s No ‘I” in Pray” Matthew 6:1,5-8 pMarch 15, 2009 Prayer is a subject about which every single Christian will say, “I believe in it! Prayer is important!” At the same time, it’s a subject about which many Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    How Do You Stay The Course Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 14, 2008
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     | 11,670 views

    The first in a series of messages designed to encourage believers to "stay with it"

    Finish What You Begin HOW DO YOU STAY THE COURSE? 2 Timothy 4:7a “I have fought the good fight” * In his book, “The Mantle of a Mentor”, Dr. Robert Clinton tells us that the Bible mentions over 1000 leaders. In a 13 year study, he developed case studies on over 900 of these. Later, he reduced ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live Worthy Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008
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     | 3,816 views

    If you put Christ first in your life, that commitment will be tested.

    #12 6-10-07 Live Worthy of the Gospel Text; Philippians 1:27-30 Introduction, When you make Christ the center of your life, your commitment will be tested? I. Standing Firm (1:27b) A. Standing firm defined: 1. Holding one’ ground regardless of danger. 2. Strength in the midst of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Remember How You Received Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,150 views

    Paul implores the Galatians to remember how they first received the gospel.

    Galatians 3:1-5 I. Remember How They Received The Son (1) Vs. 1 • “Foolish” does not mean not knowing, but more like not using your head. o The Galatian believers were not exercising their spiritual intelligence, or the truths that had been taught to them. o It was a lack of faith that made ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Adore God

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,638 views

    The first in a series of four sermons entitled. ‘Prayer As A Second Language’

    Since school is now in full swing, I thought it would be fun to test our language knowledge but not English. Instead, I want us to see how well we doing with Spanish and French. I am going to put up five English words and you are to tell me which is the French word and which is the Spanish word. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Time To End, Time To Begin

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jan 7, 2008
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     | 4,329 views

    Final sermon for 2007, laying foundation for first series in 2008.

    Time to End…Time to Begin 2 Timothy 4:7 Intro: When we moved here a little over a year ago and I got my office set up Mrs. Dorothy Smith peeked in one day and said, “I don’t think I’ve seen a pastor’s study with quite that much character before.” My response to her was, “You call it character, my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How's Your Love Life Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,510 views

    Looking at a church that has lost it’s first love

    INTRO: How’s your love life? Take a poll on how long honeymoons last (answer by a show of hands). -How many think a honeymoon lasts one year, 6 months, 3 months, 1 month, 2 weeks, 1 day. Saying: Some say the honeymoon is the period of time when you say "I do". .& you better. ex couple watching TV, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Resolution Number 1: Live Free In Christ

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 18, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,540 views

    The first of a four part series entitled, ‘Four Resolutions for 2008’

    For this sermon series there is a temporary change in the public reading of scripture. I am appreciative of our worship leaders who read the main sermon text each week. (Even when they have those hard to pronounce Old Testament words in them!) (Slide 1) The reason for this change is that we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • John Harvey avatar

    Connect

    Contributed by John Harvey on Oct 17, 2007
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     | 8,005 views

    Connecting with God si the first step toward Chrsitian maturity.

    October 7, 2007 Me: I have always longed for relationship. I have always had a major desire to be in close relationships with other people. What I have discovered is that I really want connection. I like to find a place where I belong and where I can really be myself. It was not very long ago ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Snow avatar

    The Blessed List: Rich Man - Poor Man Series

    Contributed by Michael Snow on Aug 13, 2008
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     | 9,727 views

    First in a 4 part series on the Blessings and Woes of Luke 6

    The Blessed List: Rich Man, Poor Man Luke 6: 17-20; 24 Dr. Michael W. Snow August 10, 2008 I’m sure that by now many of you have seen the movie “The Bucket List.” It’s the story of two men who meet by chance as hospital roommates. As the story develops, we soon discover that one of the men is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prepare The Way Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,137 views

    THe very nature of advent, either his first or his second

    Paul’s Joy… Established Hearts.. Dec 3 – 1st Sunday of Advent 1Thess. 3:9-13 † In Jesus Name † The gift of peace is yours, from God the Father, through the Lord Jesus Christ! The fires threaten…. Yet the Valley is safe… With the great winds blowing the remaining ash into the air, you could ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran