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  • Charles Lane III avatar

    The Next Level

    Contributed by Charles Lane Iii on Feb 28, 2004
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     | 12,639 views

    What is it that will bring you into the next level of commitment to Jesus Christ and the Christian life? Lack of commitment hinders our development and prevents spiritual growth. Lack of commitment to spiritual excellence keeps us on a slippery place wh

    What is it that will bring you into the next level of commitment to Jesus Christ and the Christian life? The original thought planned for tonight’s lesson was to present another lesson in this series on Apologetics, discussing some of the very specific statements in the Bible and some reasons that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    We See Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Wright on Jul 11, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,859 views

    1. Are we focussing on Jesus - the Jesus of the Bible? 2. Why did Jesus come to earth? a) to die b) to destroy the devil

    Jesus crowned with Glory and Honour! We see Jesus - do we? Verse 9 begins: But we see Jesus. This leads us to the first and most important question for us today. Do we really see Jesus? Is He central in our view or do loads of other things distract us? There are so many calls on our time and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beginnings

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,777 views

    The beginning of a pastoral charge - where do we begin?

    Sermon Title: Beginnings Text: Genesis 1:1-3 Date: July 6, 2003 - AM Context of Scripture: As I prayed about where to begin my messages in this new charge that the Lord has called me to, I was drawn to the book of beginnings. What a better spot to begin looking at the Word together as a body of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How Church Is Done 3

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 26, 2006
     | 1,279 views

    Our joy in God’s grace and peace must translate into real life, a life worthy of the calling which we have received.

    How Church is Done 3: Growth via Small Groups Let me give a quick overview so far in our message series on Ephesians. Eph 1-3 paints a picture of how God is running the show with all his love. The universe has meaning and purpose and God is in the middle of it. Yes the world we live in is dark but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Give It Away!

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 14, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,215 views

    Tell the good news!

    GIVE IT AWAY! II Timothy 4.5 S: Evangelism C: Do the work of the evangelist Pr: TELL THE GOOD NEWS! ?: How? How do we do it? KW: Tools TS: We will find in our study three tools that help us to tell the good news about Jesus. Type: Propositional, topical The ____ tool is… I. THE GOSPEL II. YOUR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doubting Daddy Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 3, 2006
    based on 65 ratings
     | 25,873 views

    A verse by verse exposition of Luke’s Gospel.

    SERMON SERIES: “The Gospel of Luke” SERMON #2: “Doubting Daddy” OPENING TEXT: Luke 1:5-7 (Sermon Expounds on vv.5-25) OBJECTIVE: To show that when God says something, it can be trusted. He promised Zechariah a son, and Zechariah doubted. He has promised eternal life to all who believe in Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Roles Of Women In The Church Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005
    based on 104 ratings
     | 17,350 views

    This is among the most controversial sections in the Bible. Paul appears on the surface to be against women, but if you look at the context there is much more here - and more important issues than how we dress and act.

    There is no doubt that 1 Timothy 2 is among the most controversial passages of Paul’s writings. In this chapter it appears as if Paul calls men to pray and women to shut up - while dressed in sackcloth and ashes - staying home barefoot and pregnant. Although it is short - only 15 verses - it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Words Of Distinction - "Daily"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Dec 30, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,882 views

    In this New Year’s message, we see that there are some activities that God expects of us DAILY in the coming new year ... Daily Prayer, Daily Praise, Daily Bible Study, Daily Crucifixion, Daily Exhortation, Daily Service.

    WORDS OF DISTINCTION – “Daily” INTRODUCTION: Today, being the first Sunday of the new year … we begin a new SERIES … “Words Of Distinction”. For the next several weeks, we will look at some DISTINCTIVE words in the Bible. We will explore their MEANING … and their APPLICATION to our Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Clearing The Air: Misconceptions About The Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,056 views

    There are many misconceptions about the church that need to be corrected in people’s minds.

    Clearing the Air, Common Misconception About…the Church Introduction: There are many common misconceptions if the world. For example, French fries probably originated in Belgium and not in France. The name comes from the cooking term "to french" which means to cut food into strips, hence they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Attitude Of A Winner

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Sep 8, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,815 views

    This sermon helps God's people to learn how to overcome every demonic force that comes against their divine destiny by studying the winning attitude of Nehemiah.

    The Attitude OF A Winner Matthew 6:33- But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. When God adds things, He does not add sorrow He adds good things. Every good gift, every perfect thing comes from God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    "The Meaning Of Easter"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 20, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,616 views

    Talks about why we celebrate Easter.

    Resurrection Sunday – 2011 April 24, 2011 John 20:1-18 I woke up this week thinking about Easter and what it all meant. Easter marks the end of Lent, which is a forty-day period of fasting and prayer for a lot of people. The last week of Lent is called Holy Week, and it contains Palm ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Dining With Derelicts Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 9, 2010
     | 4,997 views

    Jesus ate with sinners. We have likewise been called to dine with derelicts!

    Dining With Derelicts, Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 Scripture Now the tax collectors and “sinners” were all gathering around to hear him. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them." Then Jesus told them this parable: Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Spreading Flame Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,935 views

    Paul Harvey said: "Too many Christians no longer are fishermen but keepers of the acquarim." God used the death of Stephen, and persecution to move the church beyond the walls of Jerusalem in order to complete his "mission" stated in Acts 1:8

    In Jesus Holy Name August 15, 2006 Text: Acts 8:1,4-5 Series Redeemer “The Spreading Flame” I want to share a story with you so If you choose I’m going to give you permission to close your eyes and visualize the scene I’m about to describe. The first rays of a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Outlive Your Life

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,267 views

    We are made to make a difference. Do not just spend your life, invest it. Believe that God can use you, and accomplish His purposes on earth.

    [The thoughts in this sermon has been taken from Max Lucado's book Outlive Your Life.] You were made to make a different. We are not here to just make a living. • If we are called to be disciples of Christ, we are called to make a difference with our lives. Max Lucado shared this story in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Pastors Are Accountable To God !!!

    Contributed by Kenneth Burisek on Apr 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,144 views

    This sermon explains what a pastor's job is like as well as their accountability to God...

    Message….PASTORS ARE ACCOUNTABLE TO GOD !!! Pastor Ken Burisek The Ole’ Country Church Medford, Wisconsin * Sermon---Pastors are Accountable to God !!! POWERPOINT…Scripture…James 3:1.… “ Dear brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible