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  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    What Kind Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 17, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,883 views

    The question is this; what kind of faith do I have? James offers of 4 possibilities - 3 of which are no good.

    What Kind of Faith James 2:14-26 * I suggest we live in the “MENU AGE.” That is to say, we desire to have a choice about anything we do. We drive up to McDonald’s, are asked “what would you like” only to say, “Wait a minute, let me look at the menu.” As a culture, we have decided that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace And Personal Plans Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Jun 22, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,778 views

    We must be open to God’s guidance as we make our personal plans.

    Romans 15:14-33 Introduction: A. In considering God’s grace, we have also considered free will and God’s sovereignty. B. With that in mind, what part does my personal plan play in the story? C. Should I even make plans or should I simply go with the flow? D. Or should my plans be made ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Victory Feast: Saints R Us Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 2, 2011
     | 3,633 views

    Our faithfulness carried out in our service to Jesus Christ as we love and serve one another is the perfect complement to the victory of our Lord, and it is as beautiful to him as his victory is to us.

    A few years ago when I was back in Minnesota visiting my god-children, who as many of you know are Episcopal , I was enchanted to be awakened one Sunday morning by the sound of three angelic voices marching through the house singing “This is the feast of victory for our God!” I think ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Goal Line Stands

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 6, 2012
     | 3,534 views

    Do we push and strain to score a touchdown or hold the offense on goal line stands? Do we really care about what Christ calls us to do and be?

    Goal Line Stands 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 January 22, 2012 One of the most exciting parts of a football game occurs when one team gets the ball near the other teams goal line. Then it becomes time for a goal line stand. The defense digs in to stop the offense, while the offense does everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Ely avatar

    The Big Bounce - Pt. 1 - Unequal Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 16, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,894 views

    We prefer the easy road. We try to avoid any obstacles. We must learn to handle “The Big Bounce!”

    “The Big Bounce” Pt. 1 - Unequal Text: 1 Samuel 4:11 The ark of God was captured; and the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, died. 1 Chronicles 13:1-14 David consulted with all of his leaders, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds. Then David addressed the entire assembly of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Nichols avatar

    Jeremiah's Temple Sermon

    Contributed by John Nichols on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 50 ratings
     | 32,117 views

    Worship is not about appearing, it is an active, lively part of the complete sacrifice God desires from all who claim to be His.

    Jeremiah’s Temple Sermon Jeremiah 7 Jeremiah wanted to know why…The temple in the Old Testament was characterized by beauty on the outside and on the inside. The temple had pure bronze columns, golden incense altars and lamp stands, wooden cherubim, each ten feet tall with outstretched wings. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jake Kircher avatar

    Room For Growth Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,916 views

    No matter how old we are we still grow more!

    Last June, there was a small group of us who went and climbed Mount Major in New Hampshire. Similar to any mountain that you would climb, Mount Major had different degrees of difficulty along the way to the top. We started out in the parking lot, where it was completely flat and very easy to walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brad Rigney avatar

    Getting The Most Out Of Church

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jan 9, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,227 views

    This sermon is about the importance of being part and attending Church with one another as well as how to get the most out of your attendance in church.

    Getting the Most out of Church Hebrews 10:19-25 Intro.: A. I can remember when I got out of the Navy and went to College. I took a few college courses when I was in the Navy so when I got all my transcripts as well as my Military information – I was pleased to find out that I was a Sophomore ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Jeff Davenport avatar

    When It Comes To My Attitude Series

    Contributed by Jeff Davenport on Oct 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,056 views

    Need a better attitude... look no further than Jesus!

    It’s Not About Me… When It Comes To: ATTITUDE Philipians 2:5-11 Video Clip: Facing The Giants My attitude is a window to my heart. Not necessarily my desired heart, but my true heart… depraved and self-serving as it is. We all fight with our attitudes. The victories are many times hard fought ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keeping It Fresh Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 15, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,477 views

    Can the awesome presence of Jesus become too familiar? Looking to Jesus and carrying our own agenda produces problems with vision.

    Read or quote Mark 8. We are half way through Mark’s gospel today. What does Mark do for you and I as readers? Just think of the way we get to be in on all this action in Jesus’ life and ministry. We are allowed to overhear Jesus’ public and private conversations and observe the reactions of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Will Langford avatar

    The Great Adventure

    Contributed by Will Langford on Mar 16, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,616 views

    The church’s mission is a great adventure. What must we focus on in order to be faithful to this calling?

    The Great Adventure Acts 13:4-52 Sometimes people are of the impression that the Christian life is really a life • Of peace and simplicity. • A life of rest and tranquility. And truthfully, that is what some people are looking for. Peter Beck story from Baptist Press News. He told of an old ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Trask avatar

    The Joy Of Dumpsters

    Contributed by Michael Trask on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 11,111 views

    The cleansing effect of having a dumpster in your driveway is a amazing. You can get rid of a lot of clutter in your house. In a simlar way, "junk" can gather in each of us who are called to be the temple of the Lord. Jesus cleanses us.

    Every so often, as you drive around the various neighborhoods in these parts, you will notice the presence of dumpsters. Sometimes they are there to collect the waste from construction; sometimes reconstruction; but other times, the dumpster seems to be just for junk. I find this ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Fishing Isn't The Same As Catching"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 23, 2004
    based on 63 ratings
     | 8,381 views

    Though Christians do the fishing, God does the catching.

    Mark 1:14-20 “Fishing Isn’t the Same as Catching” By Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org When I was a young boy, my dad and I would often take off on a Saturday to a nearby lake. We’d rent a small fishing boat, buy some crickets as ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Don't "Snatch Defeat From The Jaws Of Victory” Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 24, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,128 views

    Joshua overcame his fear by: 1. by hearing the word of God 2. by immersing himself in the Word of God 3. by having courage to act on God’s word

    Joshua 1:1-9 Our passage this evening is from the book of Joshua and it is a reminder that we need to be careful not to “snatch defeat from the jaws of victory” 1. Background I would like to look at the background of this text. Moses, that great man of God has led the Children of Israel out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Listen! What Do You Hear

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 17, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,257 views

    Easter Sunday Sermon

    Easter Sunday Mark 16:1-8 Listen ! What do you Hear?   16:1 ¶ And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. 2 And very early on the first day of the week they went to the tomb when the sun had risen. 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran