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  • Brian Bill avatar

    Going The Right Way In The New Year Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 6, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,163 views

    We’re blessed when we avoid certain things and embrace others. Our beliefs lead to behavior which can lead to belonging.

    Going the Right Way in the New Year Psalm 1 Rev. Brian Bill 1/6/08 I heard about a son who called his parents on New Year’s Day. His dad answered the phone so he decided to ask him a question, “Dad, what’s your New Year’s Resolution?” He said, “My New Year’s resolution is to treat your mom like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Recipe For A Life Well-Lived

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 6, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,638 views

    Goodness is a quality that opens us up to all kinds of opportunities to share faith. Christian goodness is the access point for a skeptical world to the goodness of God.

    A Recipe for a Life Well Lived 2 Peter 1:5-8 A funny thing happens at funerals. Nearly always, good things are said about the deceased. People who are doing the remembering seem either to only be able to remember the good things about the person, or they feel it is only proper to talk about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Challenge Of Change: God's Love Series

    Contributed by Daniel Owens on Jan 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,830 views

    In the midst of an ever-changing world, we need things that never change on which to hang our hearts and minds. God’s Love for us will never change. That’s not only good news for the new year, but Great news for our entire life.

    Well, here we are this morning already into a new year: we stand well inside the door of the new Millennium - the 3rd millennium. A chapter in the book has been written and a new chapter is about to begin. Have we learned anything from the past chapter? Will it teach us anything about the new ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Prevailing Purpose Of God Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 24,857 views

    God’s most basic purpose - bringing people into a loving relationship with Him - will prevail in our lives if we say YES to Him.

    The Prevailing Purpose of God Acts 8:1-8 Intro: One might imagine after Stephen was unjustly put to death by the Sanhedrin, that Stephen’s friends were disappointed, discouraged, and depressed as they mourned the loss of their godly friend. Maybe some of them were asking, “God, what are you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Walk The Line Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,321 views

    "The righteous will live by faith." God never alters the robe of righteousness to fit man; He changes the man to fit the robe.

    Series Title: The Line in the Sand Message Title: I Walk the Line Scripture: Romans 1:17 For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: "The righteous will live by faith." Romans 1:1 Paul, a servant of Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Dispute And Debate In The Church

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 12, 2008
    based on 87 ratings
     | 11,785 views

    From this text, we get a few ideas of what to do whenever disputes arise in the church. 1- Legalism always leads to trouble 2- Trouble should be handled by the leaders 3- Leaders must always follow God’s Spirit

    INTRO.- ILL.- A married couple were arguing with one another. The husband said, "Don’t you remember promising to love, honor and obey me?" His wife, "Yes, but what else could I do, I was in church!" ILL.- A wife said, "Dear, could I have some spending money?" Husband, "Money, money, money. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dreams Don't Just Come True

    Contributed by Kirk Wannop on Jan 13, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 19,322 views

    God given dreams take a partnership to MAKE them come true

    Dreams Don’t JUST Come True Gen 37:1-11 Jan 13, 2008 I’ve heard it said that we dream every night – we just don’t always remember dreaming. Dreams can be a powerful thing. Lots of people have made great discoveries in their dreams: The modern sewing machine was first envisioned in a dream – ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Danny Rogers avatar

    Is Jesus First Place In Your Life? Series

    Contributed by Danny Rogers on Jan 16, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,441 views

    Much of the false teaching taking place in Colosse had to do with the minimizing of Jesus. Many people thought He was important but not essential. They had given Him a place in their lives, without recognizing that He demands first place. Jesus was promin

    Intro: There was an article in a national news paper a few years ago that featured a denomination that wanted to radically reach those who feel alienated from church. Using market research and focus groups, this denomination has designed weekly services that deliberately de-emphasize Jesus Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Matchless Love Of The Father Series

    Contributed by George Mansfield on Jan 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,342 views

    JOhn 3:16 is the answer to the questions asked by 4-1-1 and 9-1-1. It begins with God and ends with life. It is all we need.

    SERIES: THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE LESSON: THE MATCHLESS LOVE OF THE FATHER INTRODUCTIONIn the city of Chicago, one cold, dark night, a blizzard was When someone mentions 4-1-1 we think of a person needing help. 9-1-1 tells of a need that is now urgent. Then there is 3:16. It says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    You're No Angel Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,381 views

    2 of 5 on Hebrews 1-5. This message from Hebrews 2 focuses on how God made man a little lower than the angels and why Jesus became one of us.

    We live in a World Full of Choices Best Buy: Thousands of Possibilities – Get Yours Consider all the choices we have in the world today. I read somewhere that there are over 900 different models of automobiles for sale in the United States. The average supermarket has 45-50 thousand different ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • DJ Castilleja avatar

    Available To Serve - Must Be Present To Win

    Contributed by Dj Castilleja on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,310 views

    We learn through the experience of Moses that availability is sometimes more useful than ability. God choses to use us in his plan for meeting the needs of a hurting world.

    Available – “Must Be Present To Win” By D.J. Castilleja The last few weeks we have been talking about the Church Family. It is our hopes that you will really grasp and take hold of this concept of church being more than a building, more than a place to go on a Sunday morning, but a loving, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Increase Our Faith

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 24, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,717 views

    This was story for our associate’s pastor 4th anniversary service comparing her faith to the faith of Mary.

    Increase Our Faith 12-16-07 Judges 7:1-8 Luke 1:26-45 When I asked Pastor Kellie if she would like to preach on her anniversary she quickly replied, “no and you can preach on “Increasing our faith.” So that is why I am up here instead of her on her fourth anniversary. How many of you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Redemption And Forgiveness" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,188 views

    Sermon 4 in a study in Colossians

    “For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.” Every Zorro or Robin Hood movie I’ve ever seen, and I think I’ve seen ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Backbone Of Bible Prophecy Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 30, 2008
    based on 89 ratings
     | 24,148 views

    Understand this and the rest is much more clear. Jesus said to turn back to Daniel and see the 70 Weeks of Years - the most amazing prophecy in the Bible! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

    The Backbone of Bible Prophecy Matthew 24:15; Daniel 9:24-27 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Backbone.html Jesus tells us to turn back to Daniel, so we’d better do what we’re told! It is the skeletal structure of all prophecy, so it can be a great help in our study of the end times. v. 24-27 The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Ready For Change Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,177 views

    Be ready for the change God desires to bring.

    READY FOR CHANGE Exodus 1.1-22 S: Change Th: Movin’ On Up! Pr: BE READY FOR THE CHANGE GOD DESIRES TO BRING. Type: Inductive I. THE PAST II. THE SMALL PICTURE III. THE BIG PICTURE IV. FAITH AND FAITHFULNESS PA: How is the change to be observed? • Understand that the blessings of the past don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist