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  • Mike Hays avatar

    "Where Do We Go From Here?"

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Sep 14, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 9,265 views

    How do we respond to the tragedy that has come upon our nation? God’s call to us in Psalm 37 gives us clear direction about what we must and must not do.

    "Where Do We Go From Here?" Our attention has been captured this past week by the attack that has taken place in our own country. The sight of planes flying into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon caused all of us to stop our normal routines and fix our attention on New York and Washington ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where Is This Kingdom? Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 23, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,682 views

    Both John the Baptist and Jesus preached the good news of the kingdom of God. What was this good news? That the kingdom of God is near! As I discovered this I realized, wow there is something really important about this kingdom! Looking further in the New

    Where is this kingdom? Part 1 Text: Matt 13:10-17 (NIV) 10 The disciples came to him and asked, "Why do you speak to the people in parables?" 11 He replied, "The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. 12 Whoever has will be given more, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Greatest In The Kingdom Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 23, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 4,825 views

    Last week we began to take a look at a phenomenal phrase found in the Bible – a phrase that is very significant in the life of the believer and a phrase that is very challenging for one who does not know Christ. The "kingdom of God" is the message of Jesu

    THE GREATEST IN THE KINGDOM Part 2 Matthew 18:1-6 Text: Mark 9:33-37 (NIV) 33 They came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked them, "What were you arguing about on the road?" 34 But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest. 35 Sitting down, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Oct 15, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 9,509 views

    Christ is the good shepherd as demonstrated by His treatment of the blind man and His sacrifice at Calvary.

    There was a typical blond. She had long, blond hair, blue eyes, and she was sick of all the blond jokes. One day, she decided to get a make over, so she cut and dyed her hair. She also went out and bought a new convertible. She went driving down a country road and came across a herd of sheep. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cost Of A Christ-Centered Life

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Nov 3, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 17,939 views

    Salvation is a free gift, it can’t be earned or deserved. However, for the Christian to live a life Centered on Christ...it will cost us something. David would not give what did not cost him anything...so what are our "costs"?

    "The Cost of a Christ-Centered Life" SONG TO INTRODUCE THE MESSAGE - "Yes, Lord, Yes" Oh, how we MUST say yes! -Like Isaac’s willingness as he gave his life on the altar...we too must be willing to say YES to what God asks? Now, I know that most of us have already said yes to the Lord...being ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Another Chance

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 5, 2003
    based on 78 ratings
     | 14,046 views

    This sermon deals with God’s willingness to give us another chance in life despite our past.

    Another Chance GNLCC 10-6-2003 Isaiah 29:13-16 John 4:1-26 Have you ever been in a situation in which you really wanted something to work out but it didn’t, and you felt like, if I just had a second chance I know I could make this thing work right? Well sometimes, a second chance is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    The Writing On The Wall Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Nov 1, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 13,803 views

    This sermon emphasizes the importance of remembering and being accounable for the things that God tells us.

    The Writing on the Wall Daniel 5 November 3, 2002 Intro: A. [It’s Over Your Head, Citation: C.D. Monismith, Salem, Ore. Christian Reader, "Lite Fare."] One quarter while teaching an adult Sunday school class, I decided, It’s time to be up-to-date and innovative. I need to try something new for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    Learning To Slay Giants

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 3,773 views

    adapted from Steve Higgs at MCC

    Learning to slay Giants Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ June 23, 2002 I have always enjoyed a classic story of good versus evil. In every story of good versus evil there is a hero. Perhaps some of the greatest heroism came from our childhood.. I may be a little different ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Andrew Hamilton avatar

    Fan Or Follower? Series

    Contributed by Andrew Hamilton on Oct 26, 2002
    based on 146 ratings
     | 23,534 views

    A call to complete surrender of all we are to Jesus Christ

    21.4.2002amlbc True Discipleship is Total Surrender Mark 10:13-31 1. Tom in Philippines Greg’s trip report last week – We arrived and we were overwhelmed by the place. His first session with us ‘you must do whatever I say – if you are on fast break and I say get in the jeep you don’t even ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Epilogue

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Oct 27, 2003
    based on 323 ratings
     | 7,224 views

    Greatness with God is not measured by the same standards as men measure greatness.

    Sept. 28, 2003 Esther 10 “Epilogue” INTRODUCTION His name is Muhammed Ali, and they call him “The Greatest.” With good reason. As an amateur, he had 108 boxing bouts. Because of his wins in those fights, he gained 6 Kentucky Golden Gloves championships, two National Golden Gloves ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J JOHN avatar

    Confessions: Phone Booth Series

    Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,381 views

    Does art imitate life or life imitate art? Joel Schumacher’s wonderful thriller Phone Booth was originally set to be released in November 2002, but as a result of the terrifying shooting spree by the notorious ‘Washington Sniper’, 20th-Century Fox chose t

    --note-- 2003, Fox Directed by Joel Schumacher Screenplay by Larry Cohen Colin Farrell as Stu Shepard Kiefer Sutherland as The Caller Rated R for pervasive language and some violence - - - - - Does art imitate life or life imitate art? Joel Schumacher’s wonderful thriller Phone Booth was originally ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Incarnate Love

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,715 views

    Incarnate means to embody or personify, and though we cannot incarnate Christ in the same way the Word became flesh, we can incarnate His love and grace and mercy

    Incarnate Love TCF Sermon December 9, 2007 Have you ever heard the phrase, someone is the embodiment of something? A good example is Adolf Hitler. People have said he was the “embodiment of evil.” Mother Teresa might be called the embodiment of compassion. Jim Elliott, or many modern-day ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Life's Lessons On Faith Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007
     | 3,979 views

    Peter’s walk on the water. Life’s lessons on faith teach us to trust a Lord Who has life under control.

    A farmer had a neighbor that was just absolutely negative, no matter what. If it was raining, the farmer would say to his neighbor, "Boy, look at it rain, God’s sort of washing everything clean." The neighbor would say, "Yeah, but if it keeps up it’s gonna flood." Then the sun would come out and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bob Gomez avatar

    Saving Your Soul

    Contributed by Bob Gomez on Jan 8, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,953 views

    A fuzzy faith won’t help you on the day of judgement... even demons believe in God and tremble in fear.

    Saving Your Soul Bob Gomez James 2:17-20 The X Movement A free copy of this message on video can be obtained at www.xmovement.net. Introduction: A. Turn with me in your bibles to James, chapter 2. 1. We’re going to look today, at what it means to have real, saving faith. a. This is such an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Evangelism Reflects Courage In Our Christian Walk Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 8, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,405 views

    When we evangelize to the world around us it reveals our COURAGE in Christ!

    Sermon Series: Living a Life of Evangelism Sermon Title: Evangelism Reflects Courage in our Christian Walk (Consistency, Communication) Sermon Text:: Acts 5:19-21, 2 Tim 1:6-9; 2:14-17a; 4:1-5 19 But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the gates of the prison, and taking them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist