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  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    The Power And Triumph Of Easter

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 12, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,571 views

    God came a long, long way to enter our world, endure the cross and triumph over death. He did it for you.

    Sermon for Easter Sunday – April 12, 2009 – The Power and Triumph of Easter The story of Good Friday and Easter is when you really pay attention, the most dramatic and intense story imaginable. It is a story of the world’s Creator having become a part of His creation. Look at your hands for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Iworship Part 2: Who Iworship Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,234 views

    True worship always transcends personal preferences to focus on Jesus.

    iWorship Part 2: Who iWorship Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that confess his name.” -Hebrews 13:15 Icebreaker: Did you that our view of God determine our approach to Him? I’ve got some copies of some kids’ letters to God here ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Envy Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,655 views

    One of the keys to a Godly life is understanding the nature of sin and the danger it poses in our Spiritual lives.

    7 Deadly Sins Series June 29, 2008 Envy Have you ever wanted something that was not yours? I dont mean just wanted it though. I mean like you really really really wanted it. But more than that. I mean like you wanted what someone else had so much that you actually wished that they didnt ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Sabbath Rest Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 25, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,504 views

    What a wonderful promise of rest we have from our God and king, but what does that rest mean? How are we to understand the rest He offers?

    Hebrews: Chapter 4 September 14, 2008 Sabbath Rest I started off this week worn out. From the very beginning I was drained. This was just one of those weeks were everything caught up with me at once. A little over a month ago we found out that my sister was pregnant. My wife and I were really ...read more

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    The Law And Disbelief Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 25, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,598 views

    The law is important in making us aware of our sin but Jesus is greater than the law.

    Hebrews: Chapter 3 September 14, 2008 The Law and Disbelief I want to start off this morning with a little interaction. What I want to know is who are your heroes? Who are those people you really look up to? Who are those people you really respect? Anyone willing to share with us one of their ...read more

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    The Rules We Play By

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 2, 2009
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    In all we do and say, we point the way to Jesus Christ.

    Title: The Rules We Play By Text: Acts 4:1-12 Thesis: In all we do and say, we point the way to Jesus Christ. Introduction: Most games have rules that players play by. However, sometimes, as has been my experience with playing with our grandchildren, players sometimes change the rules or make ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Standing Strong In The Face Of Worldliness Series

    Contributed by Michael Carbaugh on May 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,338 views

    It does not take long for Daniel’s faith to be tested in Babylon, that test deals with the area of worldliness, the test to just fit in.

    Standing strong in the midst of Worldliness Dan 1:5-8 One the final night of Jesus’ life, Jesus prayed while he walked on the way to the Garden of Gethsemane the words found in John 17. His heart heavy with the events that he knew were coming, He paused to pray for us. Verse 20 makes it clear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Emile Wolfaardt avatar

    God's Purpose In Hardship

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 29,755 views

    (PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Understanding God’s purpose in the midst of our hardships...

    God’s Purposes in Hardship Romans 5:3-8 This morning I want to talk with you about a subject that is close to each and every one of our hearts - and that is this . . . God’s Purpose in Hardship As hard as it is, we have to answer the difficult questions. We cannot simply ignore them hoping they ...read more

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    Revive Us As Our Elohim - Revive Us Part 8 Series

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,794 views

    (PowerPoint slides freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Positioning ourselves where God can powerfully revive our hearts.

    Revive Us - Part 8 Revive Us as Our Elohim Genesis 1:1 This morning I want to wrap of this powerful mini series we started at the beginning of the year entitled "Revive Us." We have been studying our way through just some of the names of God. Why are we studying the names of God? Well did you ...read more

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    Give Up Or Get Up?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 8, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,161 views

    Never consider anyone hopeless. Pray intensely, watch out for the naysayers or for your own negativity, and then participate in the redemption Christ wants to bring.

    He’s just hopeless! She is beyond redemption! I am never going to make it! They have no future whatsoever! They are hopeless! Are you ever tempted to speak like that? Do you ever feel that way about somebody, maybe even about yourself? Hopeless? Watch out. Because there is nothing more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    The "Be There" Attitude Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,031 views

    See how Mary displayed a "be there" attitude, as the mother of Jesus.

    Last week I began a series about attitudes. As we look at the second sermon in this series I want to discuss what I call the "Be There¨ attitude. Mother’s are a prime example of the "be there¨ attitude. There are many things we could say about mothers. We could talk about their love. We could talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeking God's Heart - Lord's Prayer Week 2 Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Nov 29, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,100 views

    Our prayer life must begin with our relationship with our heavenly Father. God wants us to spend time in his presence even before anything else so we can know his heart. Only afterward should we pray for our needs and the needs of others.

    Last week we looked at how prayer is one of the primary ways in which we stay connected to God, or the way Jesus said it, to abide in him, or to be in a relationship with God. All of these terms describe the same thing. Prayer was how Jesus stayed connected to God his Father when he walked the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dan Campbell avatar

    Just Do It! Series

    Contributed by Dan Campbell on Nov 29, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,497 views

    The most common thing associated with the Christian life is to take God’s word and go through the process of internalizing it. When you first become a Christian you hardly know where to begin. I read through the Bible every year. It’s a big task to tak

    FAITH THAT WORKS JUST DO IT! James 1:19-27 Last Sunday was the Super Bowl. A couple of years ago I read a story in the sports section of the newspaper about the two teams that were playing. What made that story interesting to me was that it was a story on the spiritual life of several of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Passion For Purity

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 13,461 views

    Expositon of Zech. 13 dealing with God’s cleansing and refining.

    A Passion for Purity Zech. 13 God desires for us to be pure; we ought to desire to be pure. Dr. James Dobson’s relates the story of a family where the rule was nobody attended “R” rated movies. When 3 teens came to dad to ask permission to see a rated “R” blockbuster, they laid out their case in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Haines avatar

    Getting The Spirit Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 16, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,366 views

    The essence of Christianity is this remarkable truth: Christ came from heaven and died for us on the cross and rose again so that, in the person of the Holy Spirit, he might dwell in our lives.

    Response Goal: Individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit will join me in starting each day by saying, “Behold, the servant of the Lord. Be it unto me according to your word. Fill me with your Holy Spirit. More than anything else, I want Jesus to show up in my life. I’m available to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan