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  • Tim Bond avatar

    The Unhindered Good News Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on May 27, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 9,887 views

    The primary hinderance to the Good News being taken to all the world is our willingness to share it.

    I’ve told you about Myrtie Howell in the past, but she is such a perfect example of what I want to talk about his morning that I want to remind you of her inspirational story. Myrtie was a deeply Christian lady, but she lived a tough life from the start. Her family was very poor, so when she was 10 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Becoming Fishers Of Men

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 6, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,911 views

    A challenege to share your faith to a lost world in need of Christ.

    All on the Altar – Becoming Fishers of Men Aug. 11, 2002 Matthew 4:19 and Luke 5:1-11 Sunday AM Intro: This morning I want to speak with you about something that all of us know as Christians that we are supposed to be doing, yet few of us, due to fear, ignorance, busyness, and other excuses and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Church In Exile, And Our Response

    Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,911 views

    In many ways the Christian church is a church in exile as many of our traditional power bases have been lost. We are not to focus on things of man, but things of God, in prayer and faith. Perseverance in prayer is the key.

    A Church in Exile, and our Response. Sermon for Proper 29, Year C 21 October 2001 St John the Evangelist, Cold Lake Jeremiah 31:27-34 Psalm 119:94-104 2 Tim 3:14-4:5 Luke 18:1-8 One of the joys of being a Lay Reader is the privilege of preaching God’s word before His people. The other part ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    A Lesson Of Faith From A Faithful Mother Series

    Contributed by Larry Norman on May 10, 2002
    based on 269 ratings
     | 42,296 views

    Sin had ravaged this woman’s life and she came to Jesus in desparation, in adoration, and in humiliation.

    Series: Character Studies A Lesson in Faith From a Faithful Mother Matthew 15:21-28 Intro: When Robert Ingersoll the notorious skeptic, was in his heyday, two college students went to hear him lecture. As the walked down the street after the lecture, one said to the other, “Well, I guess he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why The Big Deal About The Resurrection?

    Contributed by Jay Patton on May 15, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,317 views

    A Sermon I gave on Easter teaching why it is essential that we believe in the resurrection of Jesus.

    Introduction: Swoon Theory – Read Crucifixion Described Read Scripture/Pray Background: Paul talking to those who deny the resurrection, still today, 4 consequences Purpose Statement: If Christ is not raised from the grave… I. Our Preaching is in vain A. Preaching a Dead Christ won’t save ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Drop Your Anchors"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 30, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 9,903 views

    Only in God are we safe and secure.

    Psalm 46:1-11 Matthew 7:21-29 “Drop Your Anchors” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA We speak naively about the the earth being a terra firma--which means that it is solid ground. But it isn’t. Geologists have discovered that the continents ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Our God: The Patron Of Lost Causes

    Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,772 views

    It’s easy to identify others as "lost causes". It’s not nearly so easy for us to see ourselves this way. Nevertheless that’s exactly where we need to be, where we’ll want to be; for empty of all our righteousness we cling to Christ and find life.

    Pentecost 3 A Matthew 9:9-13 Our God: The Patron of Lost Causes 06/09/02 Speaking of Lost Causes, take a listen to these stories. In New Orleans, a man broke into a home and stole, some jewelry and took the home owner’s season tickets to the New Orleans Saints. The police arrested him the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Be Boastful

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 23, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 13,328 views

    This sermon underscores the need for believers to focus their lives totally on God b/c He is the only reason to boast.

    “BE BOASTFUL!” Jer. 9:23-24 INTRO – 2 young boys got into a bragging match about their fathers. “My daddy is stronger than your daddy.” “Well, my daddy can run faster than your daddy.” “Well, my daddy can beat your daddy up.” “So what, my mama can beat my daddy up!” (illus. from sermon by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Him Your Highest Praise

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 11,850 views

    Palm Sunday message

    Luke 19:28-40 After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, saying to them, 30 "Go to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Sharing Church Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 27, 2007
     | 3,482 views

    The second in a series of messages based on our the 3 points of our church’s purpose statement: "Seek God, Share Christ, & Serve Others."

    “THE SHARING CHURCH” Acts 4:8-31 INTRO – Football season is upon us. How many of you are ready for it? Looking forward to it? I know these guys seated down here in front are ready. Monday Night Football kicks off September 10! Football is a game of strategy, hard hits, and determination. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Beauty In A Ugly Church

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,276 views

    There is some many problems in the church. You can become discouraged. But if you look into the church, you will see more beauty than ever.

    THE BEAUTY IN A UGLY CHURCH TEXT: EPH. 5:26-27 THEME: THERE IS BEAUTY IN AN IMPERFECT CHURCH Sometimes you can see too much of a church. My friend always warned me of this. In ministry you will see the cuts and the blemishes on the church. You will see too much of the people. This was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Body Of Christ, Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,412 views

    The body of Christ is one unit. Regardless of our race, our nationality or our social status, we are all one in the body of Christ.

    I had friends in Scotland. They were Mr. and Mrs. Willie and Mary McNeill; they served in China when the Japanese invaded China they were interned in China. They were interned with Eric Liddell. Eric became famous because of the movie made of him, Chariots of Fire. He won an Olympic gold medal in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Home Reveals Where The Heart Is Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Nov 7, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,895 views

    The key to our relationships in the home is focusing on how we can give to others rather than on what we can get from others.

    During the rehearsal for her wedding, a nervous bride was having a difficult time remembering all the details. Her kind pastor took her aside at the end of the rehearsal and said, “When you enter the church tomorrow, you will be walking down the same aisle you’ve walked down many times before. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Zechariah - Empowered By His Spirit Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 24, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,028 views

    Don't over-estimate what you can do, alone. Don't under-estimate what God can do, through you.

    The word of the Lord came to the remnant who had returned to Jerusalem. • Last week, we read of prophet Haggai challenging to the people to rebuild the Temple of God and restore the worship of God. • God encourages the people now through Zechariah (contemporary of Haggai). He spoke two ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Laodicea: Dangers Of Being In The Middle Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,986 views

    This is the seventh message in this series that looks at the letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. This message examines the letter to the church at Laodicea and the dangers of always seeking the middle ground.

    In Luke 18:17 Jesus says, “I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” This refers to the fact that God desires us to have child-like attitudes of trust in Him. An attitude that shows our desire to trust Him even we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ