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  • J.D. Tutell avatar

    Extreme Makeover: City Edition

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 28, 2011
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     | 4,909 views

    Nehemiah lead all of the people in working together to rebuild their city.

    Most of us have seen or at least heard of the t.v. show. It begins with a house, usually it is small and in need of repair. Inside is a family that has suffered a loss or is going through some kind of a trial. Without their knowing it, hundreds of people suddenly show up and this really loud ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preaching Christ Crucified

    Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Mar 1, 2011
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     | 5,282 views

    Thoughts on preaching

    When a person is called to “trial preach”, he has a dilemma. How can he go into a church that he doesn't know in a community that he doesn't know and preach a sermon that is relevant to people he doesn't know? I'm at an advantage here because I live in this community and I'm active in ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Wickedness That Invites Repercussion-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 9, 2012
     | 3,540 views

    2 of 3. Genesis records the wanton wickedness of humanity & its repercussions. Wanton wickedness invites repercussion. But Why or How does it do this? Wickedness invites repercussion thru...

    WICKEDNESS INVITING REPERCUSSION-II—Genesis 6:1-8 Attention: Talking to his friend, Harvey said, "Eddie. I just had a quarrel with my wife." "Oh yeah," said Eddie. "And how did this one end?" "When it was over," Harvey replied arrogantly, "She came crawling back to me on her hands & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Forecast For Religious Unbelief-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 17, 2012
     | 2,488 views

    1 of 3. The author of Hebrews laid out the unavoidable forecast for religious unbelief(willful sin). Such unbelief warrants an unavoidable forecast(consequences). But What is that forecast? An unavoidable forecast for religious unbelief is...

    The FORECAST For RELIGIOUS UNBELIEF-I—Hebrews 10:26-31 Attention: Patrick Prokop is the meteorologist(weatherman) for Savannah’s WTOC Channel 11 News/He was a very good determiner of Savannah weather/A recognizable catchphrase of his was—“Today is going to be dee-lightful!” When he said that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Burning Love

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 11, 2012
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     | 12,566 views

    Christians must seize the ardor of love that is taught in the Word to fully appreciate the life God intends for those who are married.

    “Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm, for love is strong as death, jealousy is fierce as the grave. Its flashes are flashes of fire, the very flame of the LORD. Many waters cannot quench love, neither can floods drown it. If a man offered for love all the wealth of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life's Ultimate Question

    Contributed by Lloyd John Ogilvie on Aug 9, 2011
    based on 25 ratings
     | 42,687 views

    Help your listeners answer the ultimate question: "Who do you say Jesus is?"

    What are your deepest hopes and hurts? Fondest dreams and desires? Frustrations and fears? Worries and anxieties? Will being here make any difference? Yes! The Living Christ is here! What do you really expect He can and will do for you? Spurgeon was right, " We have great needs, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who's In Charge Here? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 8, 2011
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     | 9,289 views

    A review of Chapter 8 verse one through seventeen

    Ecclesiastes 8: 1- 17 Who Is In Charge Here? 1 Who is like a wise man? and who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man’s wisdom makes his face shine, and the sternness of his face is changed. 2 I say, “Keep the king’s commandment for the sake of your oath to God. 3 Do not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Baptism Commanded Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 15, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,270 views

    Those who are saved, and only those who are saved, are commanded to identify with the Master in baptism.

    “When [those listening] heard [Peter’s command] they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, ‘Brothers, what shall we do?’ And Peter said to them, ‘Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does God Want From Me Anyway? Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Apr 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,620 views

    Jesus shed tears while others were rejoicing and proclaiming Him the Messiah. We need to ask, "Why?" and if what Jesus saw on that day so long ago was not what He was looking for, then we need to be asking, "What does God want from Me Anyway?"

    What Does God Want From Me Anyway? - Luke 19:38-44 - April 17, 2011 (Palm Sunday Service) I know I’ve done it. You’ve probably done it too. You might have even done it this morning as ____________________ read those verses of Scripture for us. In some ways it is hard not to do - ...read more

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    Better By Far

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 24, 2011
     | 10,082 views

    Though death remains the last enemy, the apostle Paul tells us that to die and be with Christ is "better by far."

    Better By Far TCF Sermon April 10, 2011 Philippians 1:21-25 (ESV) For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell. I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Judge’s Bench Decision Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,626 views

    A study of chapter 3 verse 1 through 10

    Zechariah 3: 1 – 10 The Judge’s Bench Decision 1 Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the Angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to oppose him. 2 And the LORD said to Satan, “The LORD rebuke you, Satan! The LORD who has chosen Jerusalem rebuke you! Is this not ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    "What Do You Want Him To Do For You?"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,582 views

    When the Almighty, Omnipotent Creator God asks, "What do you want Me to do for you?", the wise thing would be to give it careful thought before responding.

    “James and John, the two sons of Zebedee, came up to Jesus, saying, “Teacher, we want You to do for us whatever we ask of You.” 36 And He said to them, “What do you want Me to do for you?” 37 They said to Him, “Grant that we may sit, one on Your right and one on Your left, in Your glory.” 38 But ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Dangers Of Self-Indulgence Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 11, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 23,188 views

    The Second Coming should move us to serve and not be self-indulgent.

    When I was about 12 years old I was contacted by our pastor to see if I would be interested in cleaning out the house of a woman who had passed away. I eagerly agreed, thinking that this would be an easy way to make some shekels. I wasn’t prepared for what I found. The entire house was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Defining Deviancy Down

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 25, 2012
     | 5,709 views

    Though true that sin is "out there, it's just as true that sin is "in here."

    Defining Deviancy Down TCF Sermon March 18, 2012 In 1993, a Democratic senator from New York wrote an essay for a educational journal. In this article, Daniel Moynihan argued that: “the amount of deviant behavior in American society has increased beyond levels the community can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Financial Advice From A Crooked Manager

    Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Jun 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,142 views

    "Financial Advice from a Crooked Manager" is an exposition of the Parable of the Unjust Steward in Luke 16:1-13. Sermon Point: There is no discipleship where there is no stewardship. The sermon teaches three godly principles of financial stewardship: (1)

    FINANCIAL ADVICE FROM A CROOKED MANAGER Luke 16:1-13 Some people avoid church because they feel the preacher is just after their money. And some pastors and churches intentionally avoid the subject of money. Their motives may be sincere. But their strategy is misguided. You cannot be a devoted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist