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  • James May avatar

    A Stranger Saved By Grace

    Contributed by James May on Aug 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,941 views

    3rd in the Series on the Book of Ruth. God’s grace is extended to those who will heed the call. Strangers to His Kingdom are welcomed because they choose to answer the call of God in their lives.

    A Stranger Saved by Grace Book of Ruth Series By Pastor Jim May Ruth 2:8-9, "Then said Boaz unto Ruth, Hearest thou not, my daughter? Go not to glean in another field, neither go from hence, but abide here fast by my maidens: Let thine eyes be on the field that they do reap, and go thou after ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    7 Keys To Victory

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 30, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,074 views

    7 Key things that should characterize every New Testament church.

    In this passage we have recorded one of the most exciting events in all of scripture. After Christ ascended into heaven, the people who were believers met, and in Acts 1 it says, "These all with one mind were continually devoting themselves to prayer." Then on the day of Pentecost, Peter stood ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Murphy avatar

    Healing Grace Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,312 views

    We often live with a distorted view of who we are, even after coming to Christ. But who does God say we are?

    Introduction I. Did you ever notice those words that are written on the outside mirror of your car? A. On many of those mirrors are the words to the effect, “Objects may be closer than they appear.” B. What those words are saying is that 1. “This mirror gives a distorted view of reality” ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Answering The Call To Go

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 9, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,331 views

    Run away. Doubt it will work. Embrace God who first embraces us. Three responses to the call to "Go and Make Disciples". This sermon explores how three well-known biblical figures and how they answer God’s call to go.

    Sermon for CATM - September 9, 2007 Answering the Call to Go Jonah 1:1-3; John 20: 24-28; Matthew 26:30-33 It was one of the most terrifying experiences of my life. It was my first week at Evergreen in May of 1985. There was a huge summer team who had signed on for the summer missionary program ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Desperate For God?

    Contributed by Richard Francis on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 36,568 views

    As a deer pants for water so my soul pants for God, are you desperate for God, do the mockers surrond do you fear the storm. Jesus is near ask and he will reach you, of this I’m sure Love will come down and rescue you, hold on help is here.

    Psalm 42 overwhelmed with sorrow: Verses 1 - 2: As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? What do you picture? A nice deer skipping up to a clear bubbling flowing spring and gently ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Carroll avatar

    Part I: The Value Of An Mba Series

    Contributed by Chris Carroll on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,229 views

    This is the first in a series on helping the body of believers to become better servants. This sermon focus on understanding the need for service and ways to become better servants

    Having a Servant’s Heart Series: Part I: The Value of an M.B.A. Matthew 20:20-28. CBC August 18, 2007 Well, I know that I have missed you over the last several weeks in my travels to China and Vermont and I hope that you have missed me maybe a little. But as Amanda reminded me the other day, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Obedience Thru Adversity Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 11, 2007
     | 3,866 views

    Our call from Christ is for us to be obedient, in all situations, even when adversity comes our way!

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: January 20, 2007 Date Preached: January 21, 2007 Church: OZHBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series Title: Living a Life of Obedience Sermon Title: Obedience in Adversity Sermon Text: Job 1:12-19 (NASB) 12 Then the LORD said to Satan, "Behold, all that he has is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Willis avatar

    The Three In One

    Contributed by Chris Willis on Sep 12, 2007
     | 2,531 views

    There are certain beliefs that we hold that make us ONE. The doctrine of the Trinity is one such belief.

    ONE The Three In One Ephesians 4:4-6 This morning as we enter into a new season as a church, we’re beginning a new mini-series as we journey through Paul’s letter to the Ephesian church. The Mini-series is called ONE and is based on ONE long sentence (like only the apostle Paul can write) that has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Michael Mccosker on Sep 20, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,582 views

    Psalm 32 speaks of the Blessedness of Forgiveness

    This morning we will be looking at Psalm 32. Psalm 32, a psalm of David was originally written as a song in which many believe was to be sung on the Day of Atonement, (the day in which all Israel would gather for the sacrifice of sin). As David pens this psalm, he is instructing the readers of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Michael Mccosker on Sep 20, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,158 views

    The Biblical MAndate to Forgive

    This morning I will be bringing forth a message on "forgiveness." I was ready to prepare a message from 1 Corinthians 2, however, as I prayed, I sensed that Spirit would have me preach on Forgiveness. As Christians, we have so much to be thankful for, we have been forgiven of so much. And as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Keeping It Hot

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 23, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,861 views

    A message telling how to keep the marriage relatiosnhip from burning out. Text, outline, MP3, and powerpoint will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

    I don’t know about you, but I love Mexican food. And I have found out something very important about eating Mexican food: No matter what you order, it always tastes better if you put some salsa on it. It is good without the salsa, but it is even better with it. Why? Because salsa is made up of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Chip Monck avatar

    Finding A Faithful Father

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Sep 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,981 views

    A Father’s Day sermon exploring the faithfulness of Joshua.

    (Opened with a "Shaggy Dog" Movie Clip taken from ScreenVue.com) Being a dad is one very rewarding job, but it is also the toughest gig in my life. Balancing work, life as a husband, ministry to a congregation and investing in the lives of more than 100 students at Indiana Wesleyan’s Lexington ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What's My Motivation

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Sep 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,938 views

    This message followed up one on the Biblical Bridal Paradigm, and reflected on the motivation of living and participating in ministry out of love.

    (Opened with a homemade "YouTube" video to the Toby Mac hit, "Made to Love") Last week we explored our love relationship with God. This idea of a “holy romance” through such long standing hymns of the faith as “And Can It Be” and “My Saviour’s Love” and “My Jesus I Love Thee.” This week, it is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Paul Wallace avatar

    When Saints Disagree Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Oct 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,437 views

    Disagreements among believers don’t have to wreak the church.

    WHEN SAINTS DISAGREE Acts 15:1-2, 36-41, 28-30 (adapted from a message from Steven Shepherd Church of Christ (When Christians Disagree) This title came from a sermon booklet by Dr John R. Church.) INTRO.- Do people ever disagree? Do Christians ever disagree? What a question! Of course, they do. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Judgment, Salvation: No Kidding, Better Than Fishing Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,459 views

    The Gospel is an exclusive messge, not an inclusive message. We must Repent, Believe, Follow or we are not in the kingdom of God. This exclusive message shows Jesus is the only way to salvation.

    You may have heard about the two guys from Texas, who came up to Alaska do some ice fishing. They landed in Anchorage, but didn’t bring any fishing gear. So before they did their ice fishing they stopped by a Wal-Mart to get some supplies. They asked the clerk if he had any ice picks and the clerk ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational