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  • Joanna Beveridge avatar

    Follow Me

    Contributed by Joanna Beveridge on Feb 2, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,754 views

    How can we "sell" Christianity in today’s world?

    The second part of today’s Gospel reading told us about Jesus calling Andrew, Simon Peter, James and John to be his disciples. This was probably not the first encounter with Jesus for any of them. We know, for example, from last week’s reading from St John’s Gospel that Andrew was already a ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Becoming A Champion Series

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Feb 5, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 20,557 views

    What does it take to be a champion on God’s team? Compares crown of Rightwousness to championship ring. Student Ministry PowerPoint format

    [Becoming a Champion] I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:14) This Material was originally presented to a high school audience in PowerPoint format. If you have any questions or would like a copy of the original ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dangerous Duo

    Contributed by Ron Callen on Feb 9, 2007
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     | 4,005 views

    Luke 6:39-40 Jesus teaches that we are to follow His example and to avoid the trap that the world has set for us. This is a lesson on Christian mentoring.

    Dangerous Duo I want to begin today by telling you about my father. He was a hard working man all of his life. He worked hard to support his family. He was a faithful husband. He was a loving, consistent example of what a man of God should be. He is not only my father but he was and is my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Greatest Priority

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 14, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,238 views

    A call to serious discipleship for the new year.

    The Greatest Priority Philippians 3:7-10 January 7, 2006 What would your reaction be if I took a big bag and dumped a bunch of garbage onto the platform? You know, the real gooey, icky stuff – rotting food, old diapers, that kind of thing. Hopefully you’d be disgusted. Because garbage is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Enemy Within: Guilt Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,137 views

    This sermon compares the guilt of Judas Iscariot with that of Simon Peter and draws lessons on how God would deal with our guilt.

    The Enemy Within: Guilt. Ps. 51:1-3 INTRO.: Illus.: Murder trial in Oklahoma. (Illustrations follow this sermon.) From SermonCentral.com contributed by Eric Snyder. The defendant knew he was guilty. His sin found him out. King David also felt a deep sense of guilt when he took Bathsheba and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In His Steps

    Contributed by Chris Stevens on Feb 17, 2007
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     | 3,779 views

    Peter tells us that Christ left us an example, to the point of death, and we must follow "in His Steps."

    A story is told of a father and son driving down a lonely road as a blinding snow storm begins to fall, unable to see the father pulls to the side of the road there he sees off in the distance the lights of a farmhouse. The warm feeling of seeing the beacon of hope in the distance is overcome by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Leaving A Taxing Situation Series

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Feb 17, 2007
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     | 2,918 views

    MUCH LIKE JESUS CALLED MATTHEW TO WALK AWAY FROM HIS FAMILIAR AND COMFORTABLE LIFESTYLE AS A TAX COLLECTOR AND FOLLOW AFTER HIM, JESUS IS CALLING US TO LEAVE CERTAIN PARTS AND THE PAST OF OUR LIFE BEHIND ALSO. LET’S FIND OUT HOW . . .

    SCRIPTURE: MATTHEW 9:9 SUBJECT: LEAVING A TAXING SITUATION BEHIND IN LUKE 2:41-52 (MARY AND JOSEPH RETURNING HOME FROM JERUSALEM . . .) AMAZING HOW THOSE YOU ARE CLOSE TO – GRANTED . . . PHYSICALLY, EMOTIONALLY, AND SPIRITUALLY THEY HAVE CHECKED OUT A LONG TIME AGO, BUT BECAUSE YOU WERE SO BUSY ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Running From The Cross Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,006 views

    A look at Peter’s denial and what motivates us to run away from the cross rather than to it.

    1. Title: Running From The Cross 2. Text: Matthew 26:57, 69-75; Mark 14:53-54, 66-72; Luke 22:54-62, John 18:16-27 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd. April 2, 2006. 2nd in the series “Walk to the Cross” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand seriousness of Peter’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dependance On God Series

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,220 views

    The first step in following X is to be wholly committed to Him, Allow Him to rule in our lives, come before Him poor in spirit, realizing your need for Him, bow before Him and Him alone,

    EPIC-2/9/03-Dependance on God Begin a series I am going to call vintage Xianity. Why? When we look @ the xian faith as it is practiced today it can appear to be clouded by century’s of tradition, in vintage xianity going back to the beginning. Webster’s defines vintage as-being of old, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Compass, Unitard, Well Worn Boots

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 4, 2006
     | 1,859 views

    Let your congregation know the three things that a disciple of Jesus can not be without. (heart pointed to Jesus, a willingness to grapple with Jesus in relationship--get to know who he really is, and to walk in His steps. Scripture is taken from a vari

    Compass, Unitard, Well Worn Boots “Compass, Unitard, Well Worn Boots” (say these three seemingly unrelated things out loud, in the tradition of Johnny Carson’s character, alluded to below, but then proceed to talk about the following material first, before giving the “question” that those ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Six Hearts (On The Road To Emmaus)

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 9,625 views

    An Encounter with the Risen Lord Strengthens Our Weak Hearts with Simple, Rejuvenating Faith! (the 6 headings in this sermon were heard in a sermon by my mentor Doug Kostowski, Miami, FL. The body of the material is mine)

    Short summation of the gospel/crucifixion? Bring up to speed succinctly. And the story grows on by His mercy Certain people stand out to me. People that are unusual. Remarkable. Memorable. People that directly or indirectly shape my outlook on life—maybe some even my life itself. • High ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Winners With A Weakness Series

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Dec 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,645 views

    YOU THINK GOD CAN NOT AND DOES NOT WANT TO USE YOU BECAUSE OF CHARACTER FLAWS, WELL GUESS AGAIN. JESUS USED A GROUP OF MEN WITH FLAWS TO EXPAND THE KINGDOM. LET’S EXPLORE . . .

    II CORINTHIANS 12:7-10 WINNERS WITH A WEAKNESS . . . 1976 FILM BAD NEWS BEARS FEATURING COACH MORRIS BUTTERMAKER (BILLY BOB THORNTON) WHO IS RECRUITED TO COACH THE BEARS, A WOEFULLY INEPT LITTLE LEAGUE TEAM CONSISTING OF 12 MISFITS TO A CHAMPIONSHIP AGAINST THEIR HATED RIVALS, THE YANKEES. THIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rik Wadge avatar

    Week 2 "From Somberness To Celebration” Series

    Contributed by Rik Wadge on Dec 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,888 views

    Week 2 of 13

    Seismic Shifts Session 2 “From Somberness to Celebration” RBW (inspired from “seismic shifts” book) Introduction: + Seismic Promo Video Clip “Happy endings” clips (5mins) + Q: What did these clips have in common? Happy Endings. We love happy endings. Don’t we? But, if you’re like me you hate ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Week 4 "From Snacking To Feasting” Series

    Contributed by Rik Wadge on Dec 10, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,513 views

    Week 4 of 13

    Seismic Shifts Session 4 “From Snacking to Feasting” RBW (inspired from “seismic shifts” book) Introduction: +Short Seismic Shift intro clip +Star Trek Intro Clip: Congregational Reading: + James 1:22-25 (NIV) Let’s now go where no man has gone before on a regular enough basis, the Word of God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Week 5 "From Monologue To Dialogue” Series

    Contributed by Rik Wadge on Dec 10, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,281 views

    Week 5 of 13

    Seismic Shifts Session 5 “From Monologue to Dialogue” RBW (inspired from “seismic shifts” book) Introduction: +Drama: (Rick Crass / Cassie Davis) +Short Seismic Shift intro clip I wonder if this conversation we just watched resembles many of our prayer lives. Where God is just waiting to meet with ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church