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  • Tim HBC avatar

    The Turning Point

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on Oct 25, 2008
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     | 6,504 views

    The amazing call of Isaiah is the story of a defining moment, a turning point, in a person’s life.

    Introduction In August 1986 – I received Jesus as my Lord and Saviour. One Sunday in 1990 God spoke clearly into my life – calling me to full time vocational Christian ministry. On the ____________________ I married ___________. These were defining moments in my life. Days that changed me forever. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Examining Our Roots

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,950 views

    Being tooted in God’s Word and Will results in a blessed life.

    Title: Examining Our Roots Text: Psalm 1 The Big Idea: Being rooted in God results in a blessed life. Introduction Roots… in 1977 we were introduced to the Roots made for TV Mini-Series based on the book written by Alex Haley. It is the story of an American family that began in the year ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Listen To Him!

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Feb 21, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,202 views

    A sermon for The Transfiguration of Our Lord, Series B. Preached at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon 2/22/09

    Transfiguration. Now there’s a word you don’t hear every day. In fact, other than one day out of the church year, you might not otherwise hear it. Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary defines the word “Transfiguration” as “a change in form or appearance” or “an exalting, glorifying, or spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Loving Fellow Believers! Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,687 views

    We are called to love each other... it is NOT an option for believer to pick and choose who we can love! Love is the foundation for our walk in Christ

    Sermon Brief Date Written: February 02, 2009 Date Preached: February 18, 2009 Where Preached: Oak Park (Wed Evening) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Series from 1 John Sermon Title: Loving Fellow Believers! Sermon Text: 1 John 2:7-11 7 Brethren, I write no new commandment ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Gain The Proper Perspective On Salvation” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 23, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,433 views

    Where does one begin to travel down the road that leads to true happiness in this life and the next?

    As we began our consideration of the Beatitudes last time, we pointed out four general observations about our Savior’s teaching in Matthew 5:1-12. We said that the Beatitudes speak of God’s personal concern for us; that they declare nine positive facts, that they emphasize proper perspective in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    At The Gate Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 2, 2009
    based on 65 ratings
     | 22,848 views

    The first thing an Israelite could see, when facing the tabernacle, was this vast fence that surrounded the courtyard. Why was it there, and what can it teach us about our faith?

    OPEN: There are all kinds of doors in this world. There are doors on this church building. Doors at the entrance to the Mall. There are garage doors, house doors, bathroom doors, closet doors. There are wooden doors, glass doors, plastic doors and there are hollow as well as solid doors. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Cheerful Givers Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 4, 2009
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     | 7,553 views

    Sermon #4 of 6 sermons in a series entitled "I’m in!" which focuses on the ways members of a local congregation will participate in the life of the church. This one deals with stewardship issues. Ideas borrowed from Southeast Christian Church, Louisville,

    CHEERFUL GIVERS II Corinthians 9:6-15 CHCC: January 25, 2009 INTRODUCTION: So far in this series we have addressed the issues of worshipping together, studying the Bible together, and serving together. The assumption is that if “I’m in” as a member of CHCC these are the things I will do on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Christ

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 5, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,497 views

    Why is the term ‘Christ’ associated with Jesus’ name? What does ‘Christ’ mean? That is the topic that we will be considering today.

    We find that in the New Testament, Jesus is referred to as “Jesus Christ” one hundred and thirty-four times. For someone new to the Scriptures, since ‘Christ’ follows ‘Jesus’ so frequently, one might get the idea that ‘Christ‘ is Jesus’ surname or last name. However, there are eighty-six times in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Good Shepherd Makes Me To Lie Down

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,775 views

    Over coming fear

    KNOWING IS GOD REAL: Have you ever had one of those moments where you questioned whether God is real or not? It seems that lots of folks do in our world. You can do an Internet search and literally find thousands of articles that address both sides of the thought. So, if you have ever had one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Attributes To Strive For

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Mar 8, 2009
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     | 4,237 views

    I would like to answer these questions: • What are the beatitudes? • Do they spell out conditions we must meet in order to inherit eternal life?

    Matthew 5:1-16 The Beatitudes (Sermon on the Mount) I would like to answer these questions: • What are the beatitudes? • Do they spell out conditions we must meet in order to inherit eternal life? (v.1-2) Who is Jesus preaching to? • His disciples • Crowds (7:28) - So it is clear that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Connecting

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,271 views

    From the very beginning of Jesus’ evangelistic ministry, we see that faith means connecting to Jesus. And faith in Jesus means a connecting lifestyle. We connect to Jesus and then we connect others to Jesus. When you become a follower of Jesus, you cannot

    Connnecting Acts 8: 26-40 The first time a Philip is mentioned in the Bible is in John Chapter 1. Jesus has just been baptized in the River Jordan and John the Baptist proclaimed him the Lamb of God. Jesus then leaves to begin his ministry in Galilee. Finding Philip along the way, he says to him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Abounding Grace Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 1, 2008
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     | 11,061 views

    Abounding grace means dead to sin and alive to Christ. But what does it no mean to be dead to sin? And what are we to do as a result of this abounding grace in our llives?

    ROM 6:1 -23 GRACE ABOUNDS IN CHRIST LAST WEEK WE SAW THAT PAUL HAD TAKEN US THROUGH OUR ANCESTRY AND HAD SHOWN US ALL THAT WE WERE EITHER IN ADAM OR IN CHRIST THAT IN ADAM CAME SIN AND DEATH REIGN IN CHRIST GRACE AND ABUNDANT ETERNAL LIFE REIGN ... WE ALSO SAW THAT WHEN SIN INCREASES ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Calm In Calamity

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,358 views

    Christians may be calm when the world is in chaos.

    Title: Being Calm in Calamity Text: Psalm 46 The Big Idea: Christians may be calm when the world is in chaos. Introduction Project Masada 1 Masada is the name of ancient fortifications in the Southern District of Israel on top of an isolated rock plateau. Masada is on the eastern edge of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Your Part In The Story Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 2, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,909 views

    God begins the write an exciting story after Jesus returns to heaven. He does it not through kings and princes but through ordinary people called to extraordinary things through the power of the Holy Spirit. What’s your part in the story God is writing?

    Every good story contains lots of drama and action. The story we are about to study has it all: ship wrecks, riots, chases, miracles, prison breaks, magic, the supernatural, snakes on a plain, courtroom drama, powerful preaching and debating, strong bonds made and broken, and lives changed. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Committed To Something Worthwhile

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 2, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,750 views

    In our text, we see Paul’s commitment to something worthwhile. 1- He was committed to God’s people 2- He was committed to God’s Word

    INTRO.- ILL.- An elderly man on the beach found a magic lamp. He picked it up and a genie appeared. "Because you have freed me," the genie said, "I will grant you a wish." The man thought for a moment and then responded, "My brother and I had a fight 30 years ago and he hasn’t spoken to me since. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ