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  • Chris McCarthy avatar

    God Of All Game Changers Series

    Contributed by Chris Mccarthy on Dec 10, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,004 views

    This series is designed to change the way the Church perceives and influences this broken world.

    God of All Game Changers 11/28/10 podcast.nhcoc.com VIDEO: TERRY FOX Fox was a distance runner and basketball player for his high school and Simon Fraser University in British Columbia. His right leg was amputated in 1977 after he was diagnosed with bone cancer, though he continued to run using ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thriving Instead Of Just Surviving

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 21, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,335 views

    A sermon on Acts 4:23-37 on how a church can thrive in the most hostile of environments. (Thanks to Jay Hardison for the outline)

    Sermon for 1/15/2006 Acts 4:23-37 Introduction: A. Sing- Peter and John went to pray. They met a lame man on the way. He held up his palms and asked for alms; and this is what Peter did say: Silver and gold have I none, but as I have give unto thee. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Scott Carson avatar

    Between Two Worlds: Our Civil & Spiritual Responsibilities Series

    Contributed by Scott Carson on Mar 29, 2001
    based on 119 ratings
     | 10,349 views

    A study of Jesus’ answers to the Jewish leaders on whether it was right to pay taxes to Caesar.

    Between Two Worlds: Our Civil & Spiritual Responsibilities Luke 20:20-26 Some wise wag said, “While there are just two certainties in life: death and taxes, at least death doesn’t get worse every time Congress is in session!” A man on vacation was strolling along outside his hotel in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Look Alike Christians

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 28, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,239 views

    When people look at a Christ follower what and who do they see?

    Matthew 5:13-16 February 2, 2014 When someone looks at you, other than looking at your extraordinary good looks, what do they see? If we could really cut to the chase, it’s not about those good looks, it’s about who you are in Jesus! For some people it’s their last memory of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Romans 1:24-32 The World’s Tailspin Spiral Hits Rock Bottom On The Bedrock Of Homosexuality – Romans Message 4 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 27, 2023
     | 1,618 views

    It is not up to human beings to decide what is right or wrong. The pendulum of the gravity of sin lies with God alone. He is the moral compass of right and wrong. Once a nation adopts homosexuality and legislates in its favour, the downward spiral has hit rock bottom.

    Romans 1:24-32 THE WORLD’S TAILSPIN SPIRAL HITS ROCK BOTTOM. WHAT IS THAT? WHAT’S THE BIG DEAL WITH HOMOSEXUALITY? – Romans Message 4 This message in Romans continues from last time where we looked at the path man has taken away from God and it goes down and down. Step by step, as he went ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James Wallace avatar

    How To Follow Jesus--Though Persecuted Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Jun 8, 2021
     | 2,357 views

    How we regard difficulties and persecutions will have everything to do with whether we respond positively or negatively to them. Surprising to us, the very things designed by men to destroy faith cause it to thrive, when we have a godly attitude.

    Jeanie and I recently read a book with a provocative name—The Insanity of God—by the pseudonymous author Nip Ripken. Of course, the title elicits the question, what is insane about God—a question the author never directly answers, but only becomes evident upon contemplation of his message. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Understanding The Present Time

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 14, 2001
    based on 174 ratings
     | 24,160 views

    What time is it in my life? What time is it in the church? What time is it in my nation & the world?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Someone told me a long time ago that the older you get the faster time flies. If that is true, then it is no wonder that I no longer seem to have enough time to get everything done that I need to do. ILL. Are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    History Of The Mormon Church

    Contributed by Tylor Cates on May 24, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 4,629 views

    This is a history of the Mormon Church

    The Mormon Church I. History of the Mormon Church A. Founder is Joseph Smith Jr. (1805-1844) 1. Born Dec. 23, 1805, The fourth child of Lucy and Joseph Smith Sr. 2. His father was a self-proclaimed mystic, who spent most of his life digging for buried treasure. a. He was particularly interested in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Islam- Submission To Whom?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 1, 2001
    based on 185 ratings
     | 6,489 views

    Comparing Christianity to Islam, Jesus Christ to Mohammed.

    Sermon for 10/28/2001 Submission to Whom? Colossians 2:8 Adapted from an outline on Pastor’s Pastor Introduction: A. David Brown- What’s going on? The sidewalks are swarming with excited children masquerading as every imaginable creature and character. There is Batman and the Joker, Wonder ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Christmas Card From God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 15, 2003
    based on 190 ratings
     | 55,341 views

    Psalm 104 was sung at the Day of Atonement. What was so important about this Psalm that it had that particular honor?

    OPEN: How many of you send out Christmas cards? There was a woman who had waited until the last minute to send Christmas cards. She knew she had 49 folks on her list. So she rushed into a store and bought a package of 50 cards without really looking at them. Still in a big hurry, she ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • B. D. B Moses avatar

    Sharing Christ With Hindus

    Contributed by B. D. B Moses on Nov 28, 2003
    based on 96 ratings
     | 13,046 views

    The following article is meant to give you some practical suggestions in sharing Christ with Hindus. Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. (II Corinthians 9:6)

    Hinduism is the major religion of India and Nepal. The diaspora of Hinduism means great populations of Hindus are found in almost every part of the world. With one out of every seven people of the world being Hindu there are numerous occasions to share Christ with Hindus. The need for Hindus to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Michael Is Dead - Guess Whose Alive

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,470 views

    Thousands of people across the world morn the death of Michael Jackson They go to his home trying to see him yet he is not there. They treat him like a God yet he is not a God . Many worship him yet he can do nothing for them He is just a man just

    Michael is dead ******** Guess whose alive********* Thousands of people across the world morn the death of Michael Jackson They go to his home trying to see him yet he is not there. They treat him like a God yet he is not a God . Many worship him yet he can do nothinMichael is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Frederick Meekins avatar

    Galactica Conclusio Philosophicus

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jul 16, 2009
     | 2,219 views

    The Worldview Behind Battlesstar Galactica

    In one of the climactic scenes of the conclusion of "Battlestar Galactica", Gaius Baltar remarks that an unseen hand had been guiding events all along up until that point. Just as the characters were propelled by something from beyond themselves, the producers behind this show may have been driven ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Peter Fisher avatar

    Do Not Be Decieved Series

    Contributed by Peter Fisher on Oct 25, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,101 views

    Paul’s concern that his flock are being deceived, and the deceptions we face today. This was preached on Bible Sunday, so ends with and emphasis on the Bible as the way to avoid being deceived.

    Do not be decieved - Colossians 2:1-5 Deception Paul is worried. He is struggling for the believers at Collosae and Laodicea. There are some new ideas being spoken about. They are questioning Christ’s divinity. We have already heard the message that Paul gave a couple of weeks back – The ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Part 10 - Matthew 12:24-30 - God, You Are So Narrow Minded And Inflexible! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Oct 23, 2010
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,625 views

    No wonder people see Christians as uncaring when they hear these words used like a sledge hammer against any OTHER RELIGION or against anyone who does not believe in Christ. It implies that God is UNLOVING and rigidly bent on sending people to hell.

    Part 10 - Matthew 12:24-30 - GOD, YOU ARE SO NARROW MINDED AND INFLEXIBLE! There's a fictional story of the soldier in the American civil war who did not want to fight with anyone. In an attempt to remain NEUTRAL, he dressed in Union pants and a Confederate jacket. Unfortunately BOTH SIDES shot ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational