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  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Giving The Right Stuff Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 3, 2008
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     | 4,896 views

    We are called to give what we have, but we must make sure that what we have is the right stuff.

    Giving the Right Stuff Acts 3:1-10 Intro: As we look at the background of this passage, Peter and John were together again. They had done a lot together when Jesus was around. When Jesus sent the disciples out two by two, there is a good chance that Peter and John were paired together. Now they ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Shepherds?

    Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,474 views

    Why did God choose to let shepherds be the first to hear the news of the Messiah?

    Over the past few weeks we have been taking a new look at some of the figures of the Christmas story. We’ve taken some time to study the stories within the story. We’ve looked at the story of Mary, the teenaged girl that God chose to be the mother of His Son. Last week we discussed the story of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Test 6: Pride Test, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 5, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,460 views

    This is the final part of James’ sixth test of faith—the pride test. This third part of the pride test deals with our pocketbooks--greedy pride.

    1. The first example of greedy pride is hoarding treasures 2. The second example of greedy pride is defrauding measures 3. The third example of greedy pride is indulging pleasures A story is told about a rich man who was in the hospital on his deathbed. The doctors had only given him a short time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Shall I Do To Inherit Eternal Life? Series

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,506 views

    Eternal life comes to those who trust Christ completely.

    Title: What Shall I Do To Inherit Eternal Life? Series: The Harvest Is Ripe Text: Matthew 19:16-22 Introduction: Near Death Experiences The March 1985 issue of Omni magazine reported a study by Dr. Maurice Rawlings, cardiologist and professor of medicine at the University of Tennessee College of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is In Your Heart?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,348 views

    The Second of A Three Part Series ‘Growing As We Go.’

    Slide 1 From my college days I recall that sometimes at Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays, college students often took home a young man or young woman for the first time, to ‘meet the family.’ And sometimes it was the precursor to what often took place during Spring Break and which, at least at ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How To Deal With False Accusations Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 44 ratings
     | 38,085 views

    With God’s help, we can respond appropriately to those who treat us badly.

    How to Deal with False Accusations Acts 6:8-15 Intro: Have you ever been falsely accused of something? How did that make you feel? In high school I was accused of something I would never have thought of doing. One of the city policemen told one of my friends that he’d heard from a reliable ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Discipling The Disciples

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 78 ratings
     | 18,113 views

    And there are many things we can do to disciple the disciples. 1- Number the disciples 2- Strengthen the disciples 3- Charge the disciples

    INTRO.- A disciple is a follower. And we’re all disciples of someone or of something. ILL.- On April 25, 1994, the news section of Christianity Today, reported that some fans of Elvis Presley were actually revering the king of rock and roll as a god. Not surprising, is it? Pockets of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Repentance - The Second Step To Happiness Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 18, 2008
    based on 46 ratings
     | 31,929 views

    This is the second "be" attitude - Repentance. 1. Repentance involves a U-TURN. 2. Repentance involves a CONFESSION. 3. Repentance involves depending on the GOODNESS OF GOD.

    Repentance - The Second Step To Happiness by Tom Shepard Matthew 5:4-5:4 Repentance - The Second Step To Happiness Today we are looking at the “BE” attitudes. They are found in chapter five of Matthew. Follow along with me as I read. “Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Womb With A View Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 20, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 14,042 views

    Nobody is a Nobody because Everyone is a Someone.

    A Womb with a View Psalm 139 1/20/08 Rev. Brian Bill Note: Elements of this message are taken from a sermon series I preached over eight years ago. As I’ve pondered what’s behind the tremendous outpouring of support for those affected by the flood, I’ve come to the conclusion that this community ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Teachability – The Third Step To Happiness Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 28, 2008
    based on 47 ratings
     | 26,839 views

    This is the third "be" attitude - Becoming Teachable. (Meekness) This sermon looks at five lessons about meekness.

    Teachability – The Third Step To Happiness We have been making a journey through the “be” attitudes. So far we have looked at how humility helps lead us to happiness. We looked last week on how repentance leads us to happiness. This week we are going to learn how becoming teachable also leads ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Add Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 28, 2008
    based on 105 ratings
     | 56,762 views

    If we’re not careful we can allow the "good" thing in our lives to distract us from the most important thing God wants us to see.

    OPEN: Back in 1884 John Henry Patterson formed the National Cash Register Co. and he led the company to prominence and profitability. He made it successful because he paid attention to details and kept an eye on each dept. in the company. At one point, it became apparent that the factory was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Flowers avatar

    Imagining Freedom Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,806 views

    In this message, part 3 in series Getting Free, Dave gets people thinking about the possibility of living lives that are free from the control of sin.

    GETTING FREE Sermon Three: Imagining Freedom Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers March 2, 2008 This series is called Getting Free. But over the last few weeks I have been talking to you mostly not about freedom, but about slavery to sin. Now as I begin today’s message it is not my ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    What God Thinks Of Our Rules Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,741 views

    We are freed when God breaks all our rules.

    Scripture Introduction When people picture Jesus, few imagine a man intentionally offending others. Yet that is exactly what he does in John 5. Jewish teachers had strict guidelines for keeping the Sabbath. Jesus knew them and he flaunts his disregard for their rules. It seems so reasonable to us ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Five Needs For Christian Growth

    Contributed by Eric Routon on Mar 20, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 18,642 views

    Five points to practice for spiritual growth.

    I. First Need: We need to Hear God’s Word. We need to hear God’s Word. Turn with me to Romans 10:17 and it says “Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the words of Christ.” We need to hear God’s Word. How? Well, we listen to it. We come to church ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ready Because Of Christ

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,516 views

    Easter Message reflecting on the fact that because of Christ we can be ready to face God when we die.

    Ready Because of Christ 1 Corinthians 15:12-20, 54-55 Easter Sunday, March 23, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I shared this story the first Easter I was here, back in 2001, but we’ve got a number ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan