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  • Ron Murphy avatar

    A Strategy For Offering God's Salvation

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Sep 22, 2007
     | 2,213 views

    Second of a two part message that introduces a new purpose and direction for an existing church.

    Video - We Are Marshall (Coach meets the three living members) Introduction I. The world had become exceedingly wicked. A. Men and women did not obey God, but rather did as they wished. B. Men and women did not love their neighbors, but rather looked out for only number one, namely self, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Ripe For The Picking Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 24, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 21,723 views

    The same fruits evident in Amos’ basket are still around in our churches today. Are we keeping them fresh by obeying God’s pattern for them? Or are we allowing them to become overripe and rotten by our disobedience?

    1. Introduction (8:1-2) 2. The first fruit in God’s basket of obedience is the fruit of worship. (movement from songs to howling to silence)—Amos 8:3 3. The second fruit in God’s basket of obedience is the fruit of stewardship. (movement from commerce to consumerism to condemnation)—Amos ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding A Faithful Father

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Sep 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,977 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
     | 2,931 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

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    The 4 Spirits Operating In The Church Today Series

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 27, 2007
    based on 66 ratings
     | 56,405 views

    The church was ushered in in a blaze of glory changing everything and everyone it cane in contact with. It is against God’s will for it to be a lifeless, ritualistic practice that it has become today.

    “The Four Spirits Operating in the Church Today” By District Elder Melvin L., Maughmer, Jr. Subtopic: Enee, Meene, Miney, Moe. Scriptures: 2nd Timothy 3:1, 2nd Timothy 4:3&4, Romans 12:2, Amos 6:1, Revelation 3:11, Revelation 22:12. TEXT COMBINED:- “This know also, that in the last days ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Does He Fuel Your Fire? Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Oct 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,740 views

    This is the 3rd of 8 "Health Signs" of a Growing church, "Passionate Spirituality." Our Pursuit of him makes all other pursuits pale in comparison. This series adapts the theology and theory of the work "Natural Church Development" by Christian Schwarz,

    Does He Fuel Your Fire? Philippians 3:7-11 Healthy Condition #3: Passionate Spirituality (Had this listed on a power point) If you’ve been calling yourself a Christian, you should stop. If you have ever encouraged someone to become a Christian, you should never do that again. WHY? "85% of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Word Became Flesh Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,648 views

    In this lesson we marvel at the story of Jesus’ birth and then discuss its significance.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of 4 expectant fathers who, years ago, were in a hospital waiting room while their wives were in labor. 1. A nurse came in the room and announced to the first man, “congratulations, sir, you’re the father of twins.” What a coincidence,” the man said, “I work for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living With One Hope

    Contributed by Chris Willis on Oct 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,320 views

    Paul writes in Ephesians 4 that we have one hope, and that hope is based upon our calling. When we understand our calling, we will understand our hope, and we’ll know how to live like Jesus.

    Living With One Hope Ephesians 4:1-4 Let’s start with our text this morning . . . READ: EPHESIANS 4:1-4 Today we will focus on the exclusiveness of the Christian faith as we try to understand what it means for us to have one hope. But before we talk about hope, actually in order for us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Battle Of The Sexes: Save The Male

    Contributed by Mark Batterson on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,887 views

    This evotional continues the Battle of the Sexes series.

    Battle of the Sexes: Save the Male 03.07.07 Mark Batterson This evotional continues the Battle of the Sexes series. To listen to the podcast or watch the webcast, visit www.theaterchurch.com. Or check out Pastor Mark’s blog @ www.markbatterson.com. In Florence, Italy there is a museum that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Justin Ford avatar

    Running The Race

    Contributed by Justin Ford on Jun 27, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 17,681 views

    Comparing the pursuit of a love relationship with Jesus and the race of ultimate importance

    RUN THE RACE Today is a special day It’s a day to prepare our hearts and a day to prepare our church for what God wants to do through us Over the next 6 days we will have the biggest opportunity of the year to teach children what it means to become and grow as a Christian Not only is it a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgive For Health

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 28, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,986 views

    When we refuse to let go of our desire for revenge, when we refuse to forgive as God told us to do, we are really telling God that we don’t trust him to resolve the situation correctly, and that we can do his job better than he can.

    (Other Scripture passages) 2 Samuel 11:26-12:10, 13-15 Psalm 32 or 32:1-8 Luke 7:36-50 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) In our ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Fran Van Hoven avatar

    Onesimus

    Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jun 29, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 16,701 views

    The book probably doesn’t turn heads because of the subject matter. It’s about a slave. Actually, it’s about a runaway slave named Onesimus who had stolen something from his master, Philemon and ran away to avoid being caught. The Book of Philemon

    Onesimus The book probably doesn’t turn heads because of the subject matter. It’s about a slave. Actually, it’s about a runaway slave named Onesimus who had stolen something from his master, Philemon and ran away to avoid being caught. The Book of Philemon is very interesting. Its probably ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Pursuing Holy Thoughts, Part One Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 30, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,018 views

    Part One of Two-Part Message in Pursuing Holy Thoughts, distinguishing between that which is presented as truth and truth as Scripture accurately presents it.

    PURSUING HOLY THOUGHTS (Part One of Two) *INTRO> In the Antarctic summer of 1908, Sir Ernest Shackleton and three companions, plus two ponies, attempted to travel to the South Pole. However, weeks after they set off, with their rations all but exhausted, they turned back toward their base, their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    The Kings Highway

    Contributed by James May on Jul 1, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 14,126 views

    Are you walking the King’s Highway, or are you traveling down the Highway to Hell, moving blindly along?

    The King’s Highway By Pastor Jim May There’s an old song that we sing from time to time that goes like this: My road is wider, my load is lighter Walking up the King’s highway Jesus to guide me, His angels beside me Walking up the King’s highway If you’re not walking, start while I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Have You Lost Your Passion?

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,100 views

    Sometimes we can be Christians for so long that it is possible we might lose our passion for God. We need to get a fresh passion every day.

    Phil 3:1-16 says: Philippians 3:1 - 16 (NIV) 1Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. 2Watch out for those dogs, those men who do evil, those mutilators of the flesh. 3For it is we who are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene