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  • Daren Mitchell avatar

    Repent Or Die

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Dec 10, 2013
     | 5,867 views

    Repentance involves reducing yourself to servant status, humbling yourself even as Jesus did, it involves praying earnestly for forgiveness and eliminating wickedness from your lifestyle.

    Jesus said something really tough for us to hear. He said, "you can be sure that if you don’t turn back to God, every one of you will die." Luke 13:5 Jesus was informed that some innocent people had been murdered by Pilate as they were worshiping at the Temple in Jerusalem. Pilate was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Get Past The Elementary Stage

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 2, 2014
     | 3,793 views

    To show that we need to stop laying the foundation of basic elementary teachings of faith and move toward completeness.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you mature in the faith? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to stop laying the foundation of basic elementary teachings of faith and move toward completeness. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 6:1 (Amplified Bible) 6:1 THEREFORE LET us go on and get past ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Family Man

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 24, 2014
     | 4,280 views

    A sermon on the last two qualifications for being a deacon, church leader (Material adapted from Alexander Strauch's book, The New Testament Deacon)

    HoHum: Gene Getz was leading some Bible studies on the qualifications of church leaders. Two men were there who were new Christians and had little knowledge of the Bible. After a few sessions these two men said, “You know this is the first time we’ve heard this list of qualifications ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Achan's Folly Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 31, 2014
     | 7,463 views

    A sermon on accountability starting with Joshua 7 (Outline and material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, Chapter 3 Communally Responsible, pages 80-93)

    HoHum: On a cruise ship, some stewards and sailors became concerned about a clanging noise from one of the cabins. They forced open the door to this cabin and saw that a man was taking a pick ax to the side of the boat. The stewards and sailors restrained this man and asked him, “What are you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    The Last Adam Vs. First Adam

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 25, 2014
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     | 5,456 views

    To show that we are believers made alive by CHRIST.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you in CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are believers made alive by CHRIST. IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 15:45 (Amplified Bible) 15:45 Thus it is written, The first man Adam became a living being (an individual personality); the last Adam ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Being Right-Minded

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Jun 24, 2011
     | 5,487 views

    We are in the world but are not be 'of it', in the sense of having the same outlook and values of non-Christians. We are not called to be pious and sanctimonious, but to be 'Christ-minded', being 'different' in such a way that we are 'lights' to those aro

    Colossians 3:1-17 Paul wrote in Colossian 3:2 ‘Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth’ ‘for you have died’ – he meant spiritually; he meant to the things that the world, those around us, consider important. This reinforces what Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What The World Needs Now Pt. 3 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 29, 2011
     | 3,959 views

    Haggai challenges the Temple builders to carefully measure their hearts as they raise the walls.

    I Look Within (2.10-17) A Haggai challenges the Temple builders to carefully measure their hearts as they raise the walls. 1 Haggai was about to preach his third which started with two illustrations about spiritual health (v.12,13) that he directs to the priests. a IL. This week, former V.P. Dick ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    So Live In Obedience To The Word Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Feb 8, 2012
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     | 6,257 views

    Where we set the bar determines how far we will rise.

    So live in Obedience to the Word Deut 10:12-13 January 15, 2012 INTRODUCTION: Agree/Disagree: Determining where you stand. Agree/Disagree: Football is a cool game. Agree/Disagree: Walking in the rain is something couples should try. Agree/Disagree: Following Jesus is worth ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Palm Sunday - King Of Mercy

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 31, 2012
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     | 8,904 views

    Palm Sunday is a day of stark contrast. An all powerful King enters on a colt, is rebuked by sinners who think themselves saints, and weeps over the city that is about to join in his execution.

    Dakota Community Church April 1, 2012 Palm Sunday King of Mercy Today is Palm Sunday the day on the church calendar when we traditionally mark Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem beginning the final week of His life and leading up to the crucifixion on Good Friday followed by the glorious ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Lighten Up Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Mar 29, 2011
     | 6,226 views

    If we want to RUN TO WIN as Christians in the persuit of Godliness, we must lay aside the things that would hinder us in the race.

    Lighten Up 1 Cor. 9:24-27 Can you imagine running a race and you have a 50 lb. sack on your back Usane Bolt is the fastest man in the world. He can run 110 yards in 9.58 seconds… faster than it takes me to run to the front doors. If he runs uphill… with a hat over his eyes… with this thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Whatever He Tells You To Do Series

    Contributed by Dave Clark on Jan 21, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 36,731 views

    We cannot always do what Jesus did, but we can do what he tells us to do and experience the transformation of water into wine and despair into hope.

    Do Whatever He Tells You to Do John 2:1-11 January 20, 2013 Rev. David J. Clark Something went wrong at the wedding. It’s a common occurrence. I warn couples that something will go wrong during their wedding day. It may be something insignificant – the goldfish for the table ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    Volunteering For Duty

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 21, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 21,594 views

    Isaiah is a model for volunteering. There are many reasons why people volunteer. Isaiah did so for 3 reasons – an appreciation for what God had done for Him,a realization of others' need, and God’s will

    Volunteering for Duty Isaiah 6:1-8 In its simplest definition a volunteer is someone who freely, without any legal obligation, chooses to act in recognition of a need. In Mark 10:45 we read “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Devil Made Me Do It!

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 23, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,579 views

    When we disobey God by sinning, let’s not shift the blame or justify our actions with the faulty “the devil made me do it” theology. Instead, let’s take full responsibility for our actions, confess our sins to a gracious and forgiving Father, and pursue r

    Opening illustration: In March 2009, a 62-year old woman was charged with stealing more than $73,000 from her church in the state of Washington. When the detectives interrogated her, she told them: “Satan had a big part in the theft.” It sounds like she was saying that the devil made ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fear Not Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,483 views

    You are precious in his sight. He knows you and has named you as his. No matter what happens. No matter how hard your life is, God will watch over you and will take you in the end to be with him in his kingdom forever.

    One of the things about looking at a prophecy like Isaiah is that it’s a bit like looking at a mountain range. From close in it can look like there’s just one row of mountains in the range, but then if you get up higher, or fly over it in a plane you see that in fact there are rows of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "Do You Believe?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 7, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,157 views

    Fear and faith, desperation and wholeness, the marginalized and the powerful; it doesn’t matter who you are, where you come from or how grave your situation may be. The power of Jesus can take us from one side to the other!

    Mark 5:21-43 “Do You Believe?” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Most all of us are familiar with the saying, “There are no atheists in foxholes.” And tonight’s Scripture Lesson gives us a good picture of this. When ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist