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  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Facing Your Fear Of Rejection Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,126 views

    Part 3 of the series, Facing Your Fears.

    One of people’s greatest fears is the fear of rejection. Rejection can come in many forms: • This month my car has to be inspected. If it doesn’t pass the inspection, I’ll get a sticker on my car that says, “Rejected.” • When I play basketball, sometimes one of my shots gets blocked. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Was Jesus Really Married? Series

    Contributed by Keith Miller on Jul 6, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,124 views

    This sermon addresses the question regarding the role and position of women in the early church. This sermon also addresses Dan Brown’s claim that Jesus was married to Marry Magdalene.

    Was Jesus Really Married? John 20:14-17 Introduction Permit me to begin with another quote from Dan Brown’s book, The Da Vinci Code: “The social decorum during that time virtually forbid a Jewish man to be unmarried. According to Jewish custom, celibacy was condemned, and the obligation for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Not What You Know

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Jul 6, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,809 views

    Religion has been described as following a set pattern of dos and don’ts, an outward expression with no inward authenticity, or the human effort to reach God. Religion knows about God without knowing Him.

    At about the end of May and the first part of June hundreds of thousands of students walk across stages and platforms to receive a diploma. This is something they have been working hard for. During the WMU graduation on May 21, Mr. Probasko’s last statements to the class of 2006 was, “Would the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tim Hedberg avatar

    Birthmarks Of A Believer Series

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jul 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,777 views

    Characteristics of a follower of Jesus Christ.

    Birthmarks of a Believer July 9, 2006 1 John 5:1-12 Were I to ask you if you are sure that you have been born physically you would think it a foolish question. "Of course - I have been born physically. Shake my hand. Touch my hair. Smell my feet. I have a physical presence." You might say "Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brad Froese avatar

    Gay, But Not Happy

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Jul 18, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,600 views

    An encouraging (but reforming) sermon for people who are ’gay’ but not happy.

    Today, I will be using the term ‘gay’ in both its original form and its contemporary form, so let me define it both ways for you this morning. Originally, GAY meant: to be characterized by colorful and lighthearted excitement: MERRY. As in, “Have a GAY day!” In the old days, wishing your neighbor ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    A House With A View Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 27, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,198 views

    1 of several messages during the summer of 2006. This message focuses on the mission and vision of the church toward the community and evangelism

    God’s Favorite House A House with a View July 23, 2006 For five years my office had no window None of our offices had a window. We were located in the basement. There was no view. I didn’t know when it was sunny and nice. I didn’t know when it was rainy and cold. I didn’t know when the wind ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Naked Man And A Bunch Of Crazy Pigs

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 12, 2005
    based on 51 ratings
     | 7,079 views

    Which is more disturbing -- holiness and righteousness, or immorality?

    Those who had seen it told the people how the demon-possessed man had been cured. Then all the people of the region of the Gerasenes asked Jesus to leave them, because they were overcome with fear. So he got into the boat and left. When I was in high school, there was a local legend about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    War Is Hard

    Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,183 views

    Preached after the Asian tsunami. It shows that we have an enemy who wants to steal, kill and destroy.

    Job 1:6 -21 – War is Hard Well, a week ago I had planned to start a series on the life of David, from now until the Lent season. As the week progressed, I felt the growing need to speak about the situation in Asia. Three years ago, after 9-11, I preached on, ”Why, God?” And after the tsunami ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Juan Lane avatar

    What's The Purpose For Those Walls

    Contributed by Juan Lane on May 19, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,757 views

    Sometimes we build walls that keep our help from getting to us.

    What’s The Purpose For Those Walls? Are you trying to hold God in or keep Him out? Scripture Reference: Joshua 6:1-5 (KJV) Joshua 6:1-5 1 Now Jericho was straightly shut up because of the children of Israel: none went out, and none came in. 2 And the Lord said unto Joshua, See, I have given ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James May avatar

    Leaning On The Top Of His Staff

    Contributed by James May on May 22, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 25,586 views

    Jacob worshipped God leaning on the top of his staff at the end of his life. What does that mean to you and I? Do we have a staff to lean upon?

    LEANING ON THE TOP OF HIS STAFF By Pastor Jim May Scriptures used: 1 Samuel 17:40, Psalms 23:4, Exodus 12:11-12, 2 Kings 4:29-34, and primary verse – Hebrews 11:21 Jacob was a man whose whole life had been changed by the grace and mercy of God. He began his life as a deceiver, stealing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Construction

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 23, 2005
    based on 79 ratings
     | 8,086 views

    A sermon for the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost Building your house upon the Rock

    2nd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 4 Matthew 7: 21-29 Romans 3:22-28 "Construction" 21 ¶ "Not every one who says to me, ’Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 On that day many will say to me, ’Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Douglas Bryan avatar

    All Roads Lead To Heaven--Right?

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on May 23, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,317 views

    The world is rapidly changing. Among those changes are people’s views toward religion. While it used to be choice between Methodist, Baptist, Christian Church, etc., people now find themselves trying to decide between Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, etc.

    ALL ROADS LEAD TO HEAVEN–RIGHT? Acts 17:16-34 INTRODUCTION: ILL> A stranger entered the church service in the middle of the sermon and seated himself in the back pew. After a while he began to fidget. Leaning over to a white-haired man at his side, evidently an old member of the congregation, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Strength Of A Nation

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 27, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,277 views

    The nation will only stay strong of Jesus is the Lord of the government, home and church

    INTRODUCTION SLIDE #2 • Monday is a special day for our nation. Memorial Day is a holiday where we pause to remember those who have sacrificed their lives for our freedom. • Freedom has always come to us at a price. There are always forces in the world who want to take away the God ordained ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen Woody avatar

    "When It Doesn't Stick"

    Contributed by Stephen Woody on May 28, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,490 views

    This is a sermon written for teacher appreciation Sunday, but it has a timeless message on the true meaning of love. True and sincere Christ Love, loves not to change someone, but just so the person will feel loved.

    "WHEN IT DOESN’T STICK" (1 Corinthians 13:1-13) Introduction: GOD BLESS THE TEACHERS! In Fact, God Bless Anyone Who Has The Almost Impossible Task Of Teaching Children I don’t know that there is another job that has as many challenges, with as few rewards. Kids ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    Raising The Future Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 56 ratings
     | 17,761 views

    A look at the importance of one generation passing the faith on the next.

    Raising the Future Psalm 78:1-8 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: I want you to look around the room today. What do you see? Did you notice how unusual this group is. I didn’t say odd! While that might be true (particularly of certain ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ