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  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Not Ashamed Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 9, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 8,791 views

    Don’t be ashamed of the gospel. It’s the power of God for salvation for those who believe

    What I want to do today is to look at these opening verses of this letter to the Romans and think about why Paul wrote it. What we’ll find is that Paul’s motivation comes from a sense of responsibility for the great gift God has given him in the gospel, his confidence comes from the power of God he ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Power Of Purpose Series

    Contributed by Brian Moon on Jan 2, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,613 views

    Why can’t people help but say "I love this place" It is because of our purpose and strategy. This message deals with why we exist as a church.

    “I Love this Place” part 1 (The Power of Purpose) Brian A. Moon One of golf’s immortal moments came when a Scotchman demonstrated the new game to President Ulysses Grant. Carefully placing the ball on the tee, he took a mighty swing. The club hit the turf and scattered dirt all over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Be Intentional #1 - Living By Decision Instead Of Default Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 38,157 views

    First in a series on living a life characterized by intentionality. This message dealso with being a person who makes determined effort to strengthen his or her relationship with God.

    Be Intentional #1 – Living By Decision Instead of Default Various Scriptures December 29, 2002 Introduction Today we begin a series that will take us well into the New Year, as we look at becoming people of purpose, people of intentionality. I’ve mentioned before that this is probably the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Preaching Of The Cross

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,638 views

    “foolishness of preaching” does not mean foolish preaching, the meaning here is, --to the minds of the so called intelligent thinkers, it was “foolishness” God is not calling it foolishness, He is pointing out that these great thinkers said it was foolish

    THE PREACHING OF THE CROSS 1 Corinthians 1:18-24 4-11-09 Today I want to talk for a little while about “the preaching of the cross”, about the crucifixion of Jesus there on the cross of Calvary, so I want you to pay close attention. Listen as I read today’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Birthing A Miracle Series

    Contributed by David Rumley on Jan 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,064 views

    On the Road to Bethlehem is a series leading up to Christmas day. Based on a series by Jim Bradford this is a historical look at Bethlehem that helps us bury our past, build our future, and birth a miracle in our lives.

    Part 3 of 3 - On the Road to Bethlehem Birthing a Miracle 3 part series… on the way to Bethlehem… Mark spiritual encounter points as we prepare out hearts for the entrance of Jesus in powerful ways into our lives as we approach this Christmas! Micah 5:1-5 1 Marshal your troops, O city of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Preparing For Spiritual Breakthrough

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 14,294 views

    In these verses, there are at least three indicators of how believers prepared for and displayed openness to the Holy Spirit acting powerfully through their lives and through the church.

    Preparing for Spiritual Breakthrough Acts 1:13ff It is the model church. Members of the church are involved in daily sharing their faith, so that friends, family and associates were making regular decisions for Christ. On two occasions the church has had a crowd of thousands making a first time ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It All Began In Heaven Series

    Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 8, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,441 views

    Why do Christians put so much emphasis on the blood of Jesus Christ? What’s so special about it? Part 1 of series There Is Power In the Blood.

    There Is Power In The Blood – Part 1 It All Began In Heaven One of my favorite old hymns found in our hymnals is the one we sang this morning, There Is Power In The Blood. It’s an incredible song with life giving, heart pounding, and awe-inspiring lyrics. It’s got an upbeat tempo, and it just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy Of Serving God Series

    Contributed by Rob Willis on Dec 20, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 20,770 views

    A different message on JOY (the theme of the third week of Advent) that focuses on joy that comes from serving God.

    It’s the 3rd week of Advent – have you been keeping up at home? I hope so. Today’s topic is JOY. Just as in the past weeks with peace and hope, JOY is a huge subject that we will barely scratch the surface of today. But I want to use a great story from John 4 to show you one way that Jesus said you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trusting God ... No Matter What Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jun 5, 2006
    based on 55 ratings
     | 38,982 views

    God can be trusted. When our path seems dark... He is our light and our Salvation ... No matter what!

    Trusting God ... no matter what Psalm 27 This psalm is by David. Unlike some of the other psalms, we get no other information. Some psalms say what kind of a song they are, or what instruments are used, or what David was going through when he wrote it. We get none of that. In that sense, it is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Truth About Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,849 views

    Thanksgiving

    THE TRUTH ABOUT THANKSGIVING (PSALMS 100) A young woman teacher with obvious liberal tendencies explains to her class of small children that she is an atheist. She asks her class if they are atheists too. Not really knowing what atheism is but wanting to be like their teacher, their hands explode ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Based On The Evidence Series

    Contributed by Jason Duncan on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,060 views

    The third in a series of messages based on the Matthew texts chosen by the Revised Common Lectionary for Advent of 2007.

    Judgment and Trouble in the World **The opening illustration is based on pages 299-321 from the book Blood and Thunder by Hampton Sides. In the fall of 1849, a fur trapper named James White became frustrated with the slow moving pace of his wagon train along the Santa Fe trail. White, his young ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Truth About Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 15, 2005
    based on 117 ratings
     | 17,253 views

    Thanksgiving Day Sermon

    THE TRUTH ABOUT THANKSGIVING A young woman teacher with obvious liberal tendencies explains to her class of small children that she is an atheist. She asks her class if they are atheists too. Not really knowing what atheism is but wanting to be like their teacher, their hands explode into the air ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    Listen Up! Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 16, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,985 views

    Listening to God requires absolute, coourageous obedience to Christ.

    “Renewable Energy: Listen Up!” Luke 9:28-36 There are many ways to say “Listen!” For example: “Shh! Listen!” - a whispered command so as not to disturb someone. Or “LISTEN TO ME!” - a loud command to get attention in as noisy place. Or “OK. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Thomas Donelan avatar

    The Holy Spirit & The Non-Belliever Series

    Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Sep 28, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,214 views

    Is the Holy Spirit some sort of supernatural force in the universe? No, He is more than that, He is as much God as the Father and the Son and He has a ministry in the New Testament. Today we look at the ministry of the Holy Spirit to the non-believer.

    Introduction The Trinity, the Great Three in One, as we look at these three we can understand the thought process somewhat of a father, we all have had fathers here on earth, some good, some not so good. I was blessed to have a good father and he taught me a lot. We are all sons, so we can is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Trust Is Validated Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 16, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,137 views

    Just what good is a promise? Why should we believe it? Why should we trust the promise-giver?

    “When Heaven Comes Down: Our Trust Is Validated” Luke 1:26-38 It’s the last day of swimming lessons, the day of the final testing. The tests determine which swimmers advance to the next level. The last test is to jump into the deep water. The instructor, of course, was already in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed