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  • Tim Zukas avatar

    Leadership Series

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 18,242 views

    Building God’s Church through Leadership(Bob Russell - When God Build’s a Church)

    Super Bowl Seat A man had 50 yard line tickets for the Super Bowl. As he sits down, a man comes down and asked the man if anyone is sitting in the seat next to him. "No", he said, "the seat is empty". "This is incredible", said the man. "Who in their right mind would have a seat like this for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    A Powerful Ministry Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,877 views

    Jesus' ministry was a powerful ministry. It was powerful in three things: Prayer, Priorities and Preaching.

    Now in the morning, having risen a long while (exceedingly, beyond measure; Aorist Act Participle) before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place (remote, desolate, uninhabited); and there He prayed. And Simon and those who were with Him searched (to hunt Him down) for Him. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ascension : Anzac Day: We Are At Peace With God; We Have Been Saved! Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 23, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,657 views

    The third and final sermon of the series, addressing where we now stand with God in our salvation.We who are justified are at peace with God, we are saved! ANZAC Stands for Australian, New Zealand Army Corps. This is a Memorial Day for our service persona

    So it¡¯s ANZAC day: often we hear the words on ANZAC day or some other military memorial, ¡°Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die¡±. These come from Romans chapter Five. They are often used to refer to the service personal that ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Ron Hicks avatar

    The "In Thing"

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jun 29, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
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    Can Christianity be trendy? Absolutely! It’s faddish, popular, and contemporary. But if its not real to you, it will eventually cease to gratify and feed your curiosity, then you will find something else that will. Hell will be full of trendies.

    THE “IN THING” Matt 15:8 This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. The worldview of Christianity is that it is controlling, a needless waste of time and a money consumer, restrictive, intolerant, and maybe even cliquish ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Personal Worship Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 12, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,797 views

    Exposition of Psalm 5 about David spending some time in the morning in worship of God

    Text: Psalm 5:1-12, Title: Personal Worship, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/14/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Tell about Lew’s comments about Jesus only making disciples of those who want to be discipled, A man walked up to a vending machine, put in a coin, pressed the buttons labeled, “coffee, double ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Edwards avatar

    Concrete Jesus

    Contributed by Rick Edwards on Aug 31, 2010
     | 3,696 views

    This sermon reminds us what Jesus means our life today.

    Concrete Jesus by Rick Edwards Psalm 116:1-2 Power point available upon request I love excitement…for the most part I think most people do. Now I know not everyone likes riding motorcycles though for the life of me I can’t figure why they don’t… anyway I recently went on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Modeler And The Modeled

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 19, 2010
     | 3,351 views

    Christ makes himself known as a creative Modeler... and we (individuals and His Church) are the modeled.

    Title: The Modeler and the Modeled Text: I Corinthians 12:1-11 Thesis: Christ makes himself known as a creative Modeler… and we are the modeled. Introduction Michael Chesko describes himself as an eccentric mix of engineer, model maker, unofficial cartographer, and most of all, artist. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Open Doors

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 19, 2010
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     | 15,023 views

    As we begin a new year, one with many opportunities of ministry, we must be prepared spiritually to recognized the doors opened by God as He invites us to be a part of His work. Growth is His business - Service is ours!

    You have often heard me mention the name J. Vernon Mcgee. He began and developed the famous radio program “Thru the Bible” that is still broadcast today. Above their welcome desk was this verse. READ REVELATION 3.8 This verse is on the bottom of all of my church emails after God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Frederick Meekins avatar

    Minding The Times: An Exposition On Postmodernism, Part 1

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on May 29, 2009
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    Minding The Times: An Exposition On Postmodernism, Part 1

    One might say the future is here --- and we might want to send it back for a refund. Having waited years and wondering at times whether mankind would even survive to see the day, the world now finds itself on the other side of a new millennium. In some ways, it is everything optimistic futurists ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Glut2ony Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Apr 22, 2008
     | 2,815 views

    We continue the seven deadly sins by looking at gluttony. This is a serious issue with God and in our culture. It is not limited to food either. We’ll also look at the remedy and get some tools to help us overcome this character defect.

    Se7en Glut2ony Galatians 5:19-21 April 20, 2008 How much is too much? How much is enough? Gluttony says, “Enough is never enough.” What is gluttony? How would you define? Gluttony is over-indulgence or excessiveness. What can you over-indulge in? Just about anything. Could be alcohol? Drugs ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • David Smith avatar

    That They May Be One (A Sermon On John Chapter 17)

    Contributed by David Smith on Jun 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 30,289 views

    Jesus said, "I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by your name, the name that you gave me, so that they may be one, as we are one." (John 17:11)

    “Kiss me Hardy” “Et Tu, Brute” “Strike the tents!” What do these statements have in common? They were each the last words of famous men (Lord Nelson, Julius Caesar and Robert E. Lee, respectively). Let me add one from a famous woman: "Hold the cross high so I may see it through the flames!" ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Isaac Butterworth avatar

    The Rhythm Of Christianity

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,339 views

    We are called by Love, nurtured in Love, and sent to love.

    THE RHYTHM OF CHRISTIANITY Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 9 As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s booth. "Follow me," he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him. 10 While Jesus was having dinner at Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ken Pell avatar

    The Virtuous Kingdom: Introductory Sermon #1 Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,887 views

    This is an introductory sermon offering a composite (layered) portrait of what follower of (and those who refuse to follow) Jesus looks like in Mark’s Gospel.

    The Virtuous Kingdom Evidence of the Reign of God in the Human Heart Mark 11:1-11; 27-33 Part #1 Sermon Objective: This is an introductory sermon offering a composite (layered) portrait of what a follower of Jesus looks like in Mark’s Gospel. 1As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Lord, Stretch Our Faith!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,585 views

    I use a rubber band and an extension cord to illustrate how Jesus stretched Mary and Martha’s faith for their brother’s healing.

    LORD, STRETCH OUR FAITH! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I did this lesson in two parts, it could be done in one part, just move quickly from point to point. I have a huge rubber band and we discuss the flexibility and stretch that the rubber band has. 1. The rubber band has a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Elvis Burrows avatar

    The Power Of A Spirit-Filled Life Series

    Contributed by Elvis Burrows on Oct 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,685 views

    This sermon highlights how God’s power is manifested in the life of a spirit-filled believer. It also shows difference the Spirit of God makes when He is operating within the church.

    SALUTATION INTRODUCTION - SET THE TONE SAY: TODAY IS PENTECOST SUNDAY - THE CHURCH’S BIRTHDAY. BACKGROUND: DEUT. 16:16 – PENTECOST WAS ONE OF 3 FEASTS CELEBRATED ANNUALLY BY THE JEWS – IT WAS A FEAST OF THANKSGIVING – FIRSTFRUIT – WEEKS - CITY WAS CROWDED. CELEBRATED 50 DAYS AFTER THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist