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  • Michael Stark avatar

    This Is My Body Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009
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    A meditation on the meaning of Christ’s sacrifice as we prepare to share at the Lord’s Table.

    MATTHEW 26:26 “THIS IS MY BODY” “As they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, ‘Take, eat; this is My body.’” “The Body of Christ,” mumbles the priest as he places a wafer on the tongue of each worshipper. Those participating in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Responsibility We Dare Not Neglect Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 5, 2009
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    “My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.”

    *James 5:19, 20* *A Responsibility we Dare not Neglect* “My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.”[1] No sheep ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Straight Talk About Crooked Teachers Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 12, 2010
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    Paul presents several pictures of how we can be deceived by false teaching. Just as Eve was deceived, so may we be deceived. Don’t expect to see Satan as some hideous monster, he and his servants may fool you with their masquerade, stay connected to those

    INTRODUCTION We all know sometimes people don’t always get along together in church. A man was shipwrecked on a deserted island for several years. He was finally rescued and as he was leaving, one of the rescuers asked him about the three grass huts he had built. He said, “The first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Ingratitude In The House Of Mercy"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 27, 2010
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    There is no better time than now to begin showing gratitude to God in both word and life

    “After these things there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2 Now there is in Jerusalem by the sheep gate a pool, which is called in Hebrew Bethesda, having five porticoes. 3 In these lay a multitude of those who were sick, blind, lame, and withered, [waiting for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    How Should We Relate To Politics? Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 19, 2008
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    Governmental structures and laws cannot render ultimate righteousness, but they can help reflect and uphold it.

    From the Word… Series: You Asked For It How Should We Relate to Politics? Brad Bailey – May 18, 2008 Continuing is our series entitled “You Asked For It… in which we are focusing on topics which were drawn from a survey of the entire community. Today… How should we relate to the roles of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Promise Of Justification Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 23, 2008
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     | 5,077 views

    The superiority of the covenant of promise in seen in 1) ITS CONFIRMATION2) ITS CHRIST-CENTEREDNESS 3) ITS CHRONOLOGY & 4) ITS COMPLETENESS

    The transition of terms between US President Bush and president elect Obama has an interesting ping pong of promises. Bush has to decide what he can do now that won’t be overturned in two months by Obama. A traditional end of term practice is Presidential pardons, where the president is allowed ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Approaching Tomorrow Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 24, 2008
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     | 5,491 views

    God expects His people to plan the future after factoring in His rule over their life.

    JAMES 4:13-17 APPROACHING TOMORROW “Come now, you who say, ‘Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit’—yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Steps To A Great Life

    Contributed by Phillip Krueger on Nov 25, 2008
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     | 11,656 views

    Here are three steps we can take to have a great life in 2009.

    THREE STEPS TO A GREAT LIFE First Christian Church 12-30-0 1. In a Charlie Brown cartoon, Lucy was talking to Linus. Pointing to a mountain, she said, “On the other side of that hill is happiness. When I get old enough to climb that hill, I will go all the way over to the other side where the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Has A Plan Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 3, 2008
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     | 9,024 views

    In our society today many think that God does not have a plan. Some think God is dead, or distant, or uncaring, or not in control – but the reality check is He always has a plan and His plan is always in motion. The real thought for us today is, “Are we g

    “God has a Plan” Opening Illustration: God has a plan from Blue fish Tv.com In our society today many think that God does not have a plan. Some think God is dead, or distant, or uncaring, or not in control – but the reality check is He always has a plan and His plan is always in motion. The real ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Opening The Door To God's Mercy Series

    Contributed by Alan Kraft on Jan 8, 2009
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     | 12,666 views

    The fifth of a series of six sermons from Jeremiah on sexual sin. This message focuses on God’s mercy for those suffering in the grip of sexual sin and how to gain it for yourself.

    For free MP3 downloads of sermons by Alan Kraft, visit www.cccgreeley.org. For Alan’s blog, visit www.stoptryingharder.com A. If you have your Bible, please turn to Jeremiah 3. We are in the midst of a series of messages entitled Behind Closed Doors. In this series we are looking at the issue of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Servant Evangelism Pt2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 30, 2010
     | 3,750 views

    We as the Body of Christ need to follow Jesus example to serve others so as to make an eternal difference in a person’s life. We need to go the extra mile like Jesus did! We need to fulfill our eternal destiny!

    Servant Evangelism pt 2 Series: To serve or not to serve? Last week’s challenge to serve: Brought some Testimonies – Here are some from those who have served others this week: Hi Pastor, Just wanted to let you know the popcorn I gave out in my class during finals when over great. I was taking a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Understanding God’s Will

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 4, 2011
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    Where are you in relationship to God’s will for Your life today?

    “Understanding God’s Will” October 11, 2009 Open: The subject we want to speak about today is knowing the will of God. How do we know God’s will for my life? It probably the most commonly asked question, “How do I know what God wants me to do?” It’s far ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Draw Near - Part Three

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 12, 2011
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     | 3,847 views

    Draw Near – Whatever It Takes

    OPEN: Today I wanted to focus one more time on the topic of drawing near to God. In James we were told: "Come near to God and he will come near to you." This morning we are going to be looking at a woman who has a desperate faith. She was determined to get to Jesus not matter what it took. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    If You Can’t Say Something Nice About Someone, Then . . . . Series

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 12, 2011
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     | 9,497 views

    The issue is not learning how to control our tongues, but experiencing something new in our hearts.

    Open: Our lives are filled with a long train of clich¨¦s -- saying and expressions that are so familiar to us that we heard said so many times we can finish them before the person talking gets to the end of it. So we’re going to start off today with a pop quiz to see how many of these clich¨¦s ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Gospel Means Go Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 20, 2011
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     | 11,334 views

    When we get the gospel, we'll go with the gospel.

    Gospel Means Go Romans 15:14-21 Rev. Brian Bill 3/20/11 I love the lyrics to that song Dan just sang called “I Refuse.” ‘Cause I don’t want to live like I don’t care. I don’t want to say another empty prayer. Oh, I refuse to sit around and wait for someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist