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  • Jim Heidebrecht avatar

    Unity In The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jun 23, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,667 views

    Sermon 4 in the Galatians series. Throughout the series I studied G. Walter Hansen’s commentary from the IVP New Testament series (and others), and read other pastors sermon series on Galatians such as the series by Dr. Paul Newton of SouthWoods Baptist.

    INTRO: Being a part of something Nothing brings people together like being united in a common goal When you are part of something that is bigger than any one person, something where everyone has a part to play and we all rely on each other. I was in the marching band in High School. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breakfast With Jesus

    Contributed by Chuck Warnock on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,886 views

    Suppose everything we thought and believed about religion got stripped away from us in one horrific event. Suppose all the answers we thought we had to all the questions we thought people wanted answered, seemed hollow and empty.

    Breakfast with Jesus Chuck Warnock, Senior Pastor Chatham Baptist Church Chatham, VA www.chathambc.net April 22, 2007 – Sunday after the shootings at Virginia Tech on Ap 16, 2007 – John 21:1-19, NIV 1Afterward Jesus appeared again to his disciples, by the Sea of Tiberias.[a] It happened this way: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Meaning Of Righteousness Part 6 Series

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,606 views

    Jesus refutes the Pharisee’s false teaching regarding retaliation.

    Matthew 5:38-42 38“You have heard that it was said, ‘AN EYE FOR AN EYE, AND A TOOTH FOR A TOOTH.’ 39“But I say to you, do not resist an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. 40“If anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, let him have your coat also. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marty Roark avatar

    Why Worry

    Contributed by Marty Roark on Jul 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,904 views

    Even with every second of everyday filling our lives with uncertainties and problems this world throws at us it is still possible to live that life without worries.

    WHY WORRY? Almost every second of everyday of our lives we are surrounded by the uncertainties, and problems this active world throws at us. And because of this we can feel a little overwhelmed at times. We are so filled with daily activities like job responsibilities, meetings, serving in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are Your Priorities Out-Of-Whack?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 20, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 37,962 views

    When we focus on listening to Jesus, our priorities will be in proper order.

    Title: Are Your Priorities Out-of-Whack? Text: Luke 10:38-42 Thesis: When we focus on listening to Jesus, our priorities will be in proper order. Introduction I don’t know if this is a true story or not, but I suspect it is true, in that it was printed in a book by Steve Farrar titled, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Longing For Jesus

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jul 21, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,125 views

    What is your longing, your passion, your priority, your driving force in life? For every individual and every Church it must be a living, personal, daily relationship with the Resurrected Christ.

    Longing for Jesus --Psalm 84:1-4 and John 4:4-15 When preachers get together, someone may comment, “That will preach.” Inspiration for a sermon comes from many people and places. A few weeks ago in our Academy for Christian Training and Service one of our readings for reflection came from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Mushrooms Or Maple Trees - Sermon #5 Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 29, 2007
     | 3,413 views

    We can be released from our “addiction to self” by submitting to the grace of the Gospel; the 12 steps are especially illustrative here.

    Mushrooms or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth as God Intended Sermon #5 Sermon Objective: We can be released from our “addiction to self” by submitting to the grace of the Gospel; the 12 steps are especially illustrative here. PRE-SERVICE INTRODUCTION We are in a sermon series called Mushrooms and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Preeminence Of Preaching Within The Church Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Sep 8, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,813 views

    To encourage a full proclimation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ within the Church by preaching and then by the church in the streets by personal testimony.

    THE PREEMINENCE OF PREACHING WITHIN THE CHURCH Acts 2:14-47 INTRODUCTION: A. In 1996 Thom Rainer published a book entitled Effective Evangelistic Churches 1. Surveys were sent out to 1400 Southern Baptist Churches which were considered “Evangelistic” this meant a. They had at least 26 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cultivating Good Soil

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 11, 2005
    based on 136 ratings
     | 86,843 views

    In the parable of the sower: 1. The seed falls onto every type of soil without discrimination. 2. The different soils represent people’s different responses. 3. In the end there is a great harvest.

    Picture the scene in your mind. Jesus is teaching from a boat on the shore of the Lake of Galilee. There is a breeze blowing as he nods in the direction of a farmer in the distance. He is sowing seed in his field. As they watched the farmer at work, Jesus used the scene to teach a lesson about ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Marriage: A Labor Of Love

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,116 views

    Celebrating the importance of strong marriages build up the family, community and church

    SPECIAL DAY: LABOR DAY TEXT: HEBREWS 13:4 TITLE: “MARRIAGE: A LABOR OF LOVE” INTRODUCTION: A. It may be Labor Day weekend, but today we have some members celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary: Don and Donna Peed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tony Grant avatar

    Its About Faith?

    Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 3, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,248 views

    The book of Job is about a hero who endured an astonishing test of faith.

    It’s about Faith? Job 1:9-11 07/31/05 2412 words I invite you to turn in your Bibles to the book of Job, chapter 1 and follow along as I read verses 9-11. 9 Then Satan answered the LORD, "Does Job fear God for nothing? 10 Have you not put a fence around him and his house and all that he has, on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Dressed For The Wedding

    Contributed by William Mouser on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,084 views

    Jesus’ parable of the Wedding shows God’s judgment on those who refuse his invitation, and his grace on those who do.

    Dressing for the Wedding Matt. 22:1-14 Today when you enter various restaurants, you are confronted by a sign that says “No shirt, no shoes, no service.” A sign like this is also a sign of the time, I suppose, for it would not be necessary to post such a sign, except that there are a number of ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    Suffering In Hope

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Oct 28, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,476 views

    Life is filled with Suffering, but we as Christians know what lies ahead!

    A pastor received a phone call late at night, it was a phone call from a member of his church who was a leader within the congregation as well as a good friend. His 16 year old daughter was coming home from her part time job when a drunk driver veered off into her lane hitting her head on and she ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    When The Record Plays, Will You Like The Tune?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 23, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,955 views

    What are you recording for your final performance?

    When the Record Plays Will You Like The Tune? For some of the younger folks in the audience you may not remember a record player or records. CDs are possibly all you know. Well, a record is like a CD only bigger and usually black though I have seen red, blue and green ones.. They started ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    What Is Heaven Like?

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 31, 2005
    based on 60 ratings
     | 11,802 views

    Heaven is a place of 1. Inconceivable blessing. 2. Growth 3. Fellowship 4. There is only one way to heaven.

    It was only a nickel, but the owner was able to retire on it. It is one of only five nickels like it, and Ed Lee of Merrimack, New Hampshire, sold the nickel for $4.15 million dollars. It is the second-highest price ever reported paid for a rare coin. Speaking for the coin dealership which ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist