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  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Discerning God's Voice Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,363 views

    Your very presence here today is an indication that you have heard, or are hearing his voice. But developing that companionship often remains a challenge; learning to listen to God is not always as simple as we’d like?

    The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Only Thing That Counts Is Faith Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,438 views

    A message from an expository series from the book of Galatians.

    As you are probably quite sick of hearing; Galatians 5:1 states the theme of the entire letter. Christ has set us free. What Paul wants more than anything is for us to enjoy this freedom that Christ has provided. When we allow ourselves to become subject to traditions and other man made standards ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Personal Responsibility Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,564 views

    Exposition of Galatians 6:3-6 about a Christian’s responsibility to God to do certain things

    Text: Galatians 6:3-6, Title: Personal Responsibility, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/15/07, PM A. Opening illustration: “It’s not my responsibility,” said the nurse’s aide, “because it’s a large puddle.” The housekeeper did not agree. “Well, it’s not mine,” she said, “the puddle is too small.” What a sharp ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sin Begins In Our Heart

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 14, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,783 views

    Pentecost 6(A) - Sin begins in our heart. We learn that our heart harbors anger-hatred / murder. We also learn our heart harbors lust-coveting / adultery.

    SIN BEGINS IN OUR HEART (Outline) February 11, 2007 - EPIPHANY 6 - Matthew 5:20-30 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: In our politically correct, none offending society—sin is a word that is not to be used very often. At times in our enlightened society sin is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Dare To Persevere Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 14,143 views

    When we follow Jesus we cannot give up

    Dare to Persevere 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 October 22, 2006 Morning Service Introduction Lt. Col. Terence Otway, commander of the 9th Parachute Battalion of the British 6th Airborne Division, has an assignment to destroy the four powerful guns of a coastal battery in Merville, overlooking Sword Beach. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Perez: A Testament Of God's Grace Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 6, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,531 views

    Through the story of Perez, we learn how God loves to bring beauty out of our stupidity.

    Have you ever traced your family tree back as far as you can? It’s interesting to find out where your ancestors came from and what they were like. That information may help explain why you are the way you are. During this Advent season we will take a look at Jesus’ genealogy and see what his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Understanding Freedom In Christ Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on May 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,190 views

    A message in an expository series on the Book of Galatians.

    “Understanding Freedom in Christ” Galatians 2:1-10 In our text Paul is continuing to craft his argument to call the Galatians back to the freedom of the Gospel. As we saw in the very first message Paul was greatly alarmed at how easily the Galatians had allowed themselves to be led back into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Spirit-Filled Walk: What It Is And Isn't

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 3, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,072 views

    This is a sermon on the Spirit-Filled walk from The Exchanged Life perspective that exhorts the believer in such a way that consistency will be your experience in the believer’s walk.

    I shared with you this morning about the Spirit-Filled life in that it’s an abundant and fruitful life. The last principle had to do with the process of being filled. However, I must hasten to add that trying to reduce life in the Spirit to a formula is like trying to capture the wind. It’s a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith And Reasons For Testing Series

    Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Mar 13, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,620 views

    Why did God test Abraham’s faith and why does he test ours?

    Introduction You know it’s going to be a bad day when... ...your twin sister forgets your birthday. ...you wake up face down on the pavement. ...you put your bra on backwards and it fits better. ...you call the Samaritans and they put you on hold. ...your birthday cake collapses from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    By Faith Bring Peace To Others

    Contributed by Jonathan Semro on Oct 21, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,516 views

    Our faith in Jesus leads us to live at peace with those around us.

    James 3:13-18 Grace mercy and peace are yours from God who gives you life and asks you to serve him with your life. (James 3:13-18 NIV) "Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. {14} But if you harbor bitter ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Fix Your Treasures Series

    Contributed by David Salisbury on May 29, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,459 views

    This is lesson 10 in a series on the Sermon on the Mount.

    Matthew 6:19-24 Fix Your Treasures What would you do for money? Many years ago, when this was still a large sum of money, a radio station in Chicago, WKOX, offered $10,000 to the person who came up with the most outlandish way to get the money. More than 6,000 people responded to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Critic

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 4, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,696 views

    If you’re an effective leader at work or school. If you’re effective in what you do at church. If you’re effective in making something better - whenever you become you rise above the normal - you become at target criticism. And if you do not learn to sha

    How do we handle critical people? How many of you know someone who is very critical? All of us will deal with people who are critical. (Give Life example) Repeat after me, “I will be criticized” Moses was criticized for marrying a Midianite Criticized for leading out of slavery Paul was said ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prosperity And Disaster: The Lord Is Behind Them Both

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,611 views

    Prosperity and Disaster: The Lord Is Behind Them Both 1) Be humble 2) Be confident

    At the end of September the stock markets tanked leaving the world in financial crisis. How bad is it? Since June, the TSX has dropped 40%. If I understand it correctly, it means the $1,000 investment you made there in June is now only worth $600! What’s behind the latest financial meltdown? Most ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Faithful People

    Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Dec 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,904 views

    Peter’s letters, 1st and 2nd as we struggle and suffer as Christians, Peter’s words are to encourage us that we remain steadfast and strong in our faith.

    A Faithful People 2 Peter 1:1-1:14 Peter’s letters, 1st and 2nd as we struggle and suffer as Christians, Peter’s words are to encourage us that we remain steadfast and strong in our faith. His faith was strong even to his death. Lets listen to what he instructs us, regarding our faith. Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Lord's Ways Are Higher Than Our Ways

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 30, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 24,680 views

    Pentecost (C) - The Lord’s ways are higher than our ways because man’s ways are always selfish. Only God’s word works success.

    THE LORD’S WAYS ARE HIGHER THAN OUR WAYS (Outline) May 31, 2009 -- PENTECOST -- Genesis 11:1-9 INTRO: Today’s verses describe God’s confusion of language at Babel. On this day of Pentecost the Holy Spirit provided a way to clearly understand different languages. What does our Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran