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  • Aaron Burgess avatar

    Don't Miss The Blessing Series

    Contributed by Aaron Burgess on Dec 1, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 21,912 views

    Don’t Miss the Blessing Genesis 2 If I were to ask you a question, “how blessed do you feel right now.” On a scale of 1 to 10 how fortunate or blessed are you at this moment? How would you answer that question? You might say, well about 4, I’m hav

    Don’t Miss the Blessing Genesis 2 If I were to ask you a question, “how blessed do you feel right now.” On a scale of 1 to 10 how fortunate or blessed are you at this moment? How would you answer that question? You might say, well about 4, I’m having trouble paying my bills, I want to quit my ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Oh Lord, Deliver Me From Deliverance Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 12,959 views

    A Bible study series that addresses the authority of the Believer regarding spiritual warfare and the power of the enemy and answers the question, "Can A Christian Have A Demon"?

    Great debate began taking place during the middle of the last century within Christianity as to whether or not a genuine Born-Again Christian can be demon possessed. When asked “can a Christian have a demon?” I always reply, “Why would they want one?!” The debate revolved primarily around the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Cuttin' Teeth In Midian

    Contributed by Luther Allen on Dec 20, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 22,937 views

    Difficult times help us reach Spiritual Maturity

    “Cuttin’ Teeth in Midian” (Exodus 2:11-23) When Moses fled Egypt, he lacked the spiritual maturity necessary for his God-given destiny. Just like Moses, our unfulfilled destinies are linked to our own spiritual immaturity. Because of this, God allowed time for Moses to mature in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Walk Of Trust Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jul 4, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 10,309 views

    Trust is a key principle in learning obedience as a steward of God’s resources. This message examines the essential element of our walk of trust in God’s ability to meet our needs.

    THE FORWARD WALK – PART FIVE THE WALK OF TRUST PROVERBS 3:5-10; MALACHI 3:10 Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2003) INTRODUCTION This month we are focusing our attention on the purpose of our church: A Church that understands the importance of THE FORWARD WALK. The forward walk is essential if we are to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Too Busy Not To Pray

    Contributed by Shaun Smith on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 18,495 views

    Amidst the busyness of secular and Christian life, God is calling us to be still and know that He is God.

    ***It should be noted that parts of this sermon have come from the fantastic resource Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire by Jim Cymbala.*** My prayer for today is that we would all be challenged. Not that we would come to church expecting to leave feeling warm and fuzzy. But that, at the end of our time ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Finding Joy: Easter, 2003

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Apr 28, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,418 views

    Do you ever feel like this? Emptiness? Exhaustion? Feeling trapped? We’ll meet two people in the Bible who felt this way. But because they met the Risen Jesus, they found joy. And you can, too!

    (I used several ideas from Rick Warren’s Easter messages over the last few years for this message. Thanks, Rick! 1980 people attended our services and 63 people prayed to recieve Christ at CVCC this Easter!) * * * I’ve lived in NE Ohio 17 years and I’ve personally talked to hundreds of people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leading Others Upwards Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 8,978 views

    Leaders have an obligation to instruct others and not cause people to stumble. This is only possible when we stand in awe of God’s name.

    Leading Others Upward There are some things that only a mom can teach… My mother taught me about anticipation: “Just wait until your father gets home!” My mother taught me about medical science: “If you don’t stop crossing your eyes, they’re going to stay that way.” My mother taught me about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taming The Tongue Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 16, 2003
    based on 479 ratings
     | 87,449 views

    our words have the same power -- they can bring joy or cause despair. Proverbs 18:21 puts it this way: “The tongue has the power of life and death...”

    Taming the Tongue Several years ago, Beth and I went to someone’s house for a party. After we were done eating, a group of adults starting playing volleyball while the kids had a scavenger hunt. After their hunt, the kids divided into 3 different groups. Each group picked up a bed sheet and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Putting First Things First Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2003
    based on 101 ratings
     | 62,444 views

    In chapter 8, Ezra and Nehemiah comfort the afflicted. In chapter 9, the comfortable are afflicted. Joy and grief are two sides of the same coin. After a thrilling encounter with God, which causes them to break into celebration, the believers now come

    Putting First Things First Earlier this week I was sitting in my office when I received an email from my youngest sister. She and her husband have been attending a church for a while and have become interested in spiritual things. We’ve been praying for both of them for quite some time and have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Truths About Sin

    Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Aug 26, 2003
    based on 245 ratings
     | 79,971 views

    Sin will take you further than you want to go; keep you longer than you want to stay; and cost you more than you want to pay.

    Michael Kalman, a dermatologist issues a word of warning to those in our country who constantly strive for that golden brown suntan, "Today’s deeply tanned beauties are tomorrow’s wrinkled prunes." In thinking about sin, sin is kind of like getting a suntan. It may look great today, it may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Being Busy For Christ Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 114 ratings
     | 46,799 views

    God doesn’t want us to be loafers while we wait for the appearing of His Son. Instead, we are to work hard, settle down, and earn our wages. We must never tire of doing what is right.

    Being Busy for Christ For those of you who are wondering if I got my hair cut, the answer is “yes.” On Wednesday, I invited Harold Davis to speak about sheep at the Kiwanis club. He did a great job, as he did this summer when he helped us learn more about Psalm 23. In my introduction of Harold, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord Who Leads Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 20, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 67,550 views

    Since this psalm is so familiar, we’re in danger of missing the depth of its meaning. And, because it’s setting is in the world of sheep and shepherds, many of us city slickers can slide right past its richness.

    The Lord Who Leads Most everyone has heard of Psalm 23. It’s a poem with no peer and has been called the sweetest song ever sung. Abraham Lincoln read it to cure his blues, and President Bush proclaimed it publicly to calm our nation’s fears after 9-11. I read these words out loud a week ago ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Word Of Triumph Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 2, 2003
    based on 171 ratings
     | 25,150 views

    “When He had received the drink, Jesus said, ‘It is finished.’” This cry from the Cross is a shout of victory! Jesus fully paid the price for our sins, stamping "paid in full" across the ledger sheet of our lives. Since Jesus paid it all, we don’t have to

    The Word of Triumph Do you ever feel like your life is littered with half-completed projects? Even though I value being able to complete what I start, my days are often filled with unfinished business. From my childhood tree fort that had only one wall, to receiving an “Incomplete” in my college ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Happens After You Die? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 3, 2003
    based on 115 ratings
     | 33,837 views

    What happens after death is widely argued among non-Christians. The simple truth is: when you die, you will continue to exist and where you spend eternity depends on the choices you make in the here and now.

    What Happens After You Die? Luke 16:19-31 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION How old were you when you began to realize people die? One of my earliest memories was when I was about five years old and my family was traveling to Panama City, Florida to attend my grandfather’s funeral. I recall ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Surprising Results Of Fear And Faith

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Oct 24, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,667 views

    We have gotten used to fear as a part of our daily lives. But it is a monster, ready and willing to destroy our effectiveness as believers, and steal our joy. Let’s see what Paul has to say about it in the context of this familiar passage about prayer.

    How many of you have memorized that passage, at some point maybe even have quoted it? Good. You know what they say about familiarity though, don’t you? Familiarity can breed a lot of contempt and this particular passage is a familiar one. You’ve heard it many times. And sometimes the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free