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  • David Yarbrough avatar

    "Honesty: When A Church Is Moving Forward With God”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Nov 5, 2001
    based on 177 ratings
     | 31,324 views

    This sermon looks at four ways a church can know it’s moving in the right direction.

    A man stands before judge and jury, places one hand on the Bible and the other in the air, and makes a pledge. For the next few minutes, with God as his helper, he will “tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.” He is a witness, His job is not to expand upon nor dilute the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Three Indispensable Qualities

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Jan 11, 2002
    based on 127 ratings
     | 17,290 views

    Enthusiasm - what excites us?

    THREE INDISPENSABLE QUALITIES Enthusiasm - Determination - Vision By Jerry Falwell I. INTRODUCTION: God, by His mighty power and work within us, is able to do far more than we would dare to ask or even dream of - initially beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts or hopes (Ephesians 3:20 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Free Indeed: The Rebel Heart Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,787 views

    When Christians have a rebellious heart, we open our lives up to oppression and bondage.

    “Free Indeed” Rebellion 1. Illus. of young woman  Experiencing profound spiritual bondage.  Saved, but absolutely miserable.  Now, so often things like depression and anger are emotional issues. But in this young ladies case, the problem was spiritual. She was being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Conclusion Of The Matter Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,888 views

    This sermon seeks to challenge people who have not come to a conclusion about their relationship with God to do so in the face of Paul’s conclusion that all alike are guilty of sin.

    Do you ever come to any conclusions about any matters? Do you ever come to any conclusion about things that matter? I mean, do you ever come to any meaningful conclusions about anything that really matters? When I look out at you from my perspective this morning, I honestly have to ask you this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Notables Of The Early Church Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,461 views

    he Church is made up of God’s people. This was true from the beginning and is true today. But who were those people who made up the earliest church?

    The Notables of the Early Church (Acts 1:12-14) 1. Following Jesus Christ has never meant deserting the human race and living in seclusion -- or putting on an image of otherly-worldness -- if there is such a word. True, some Christians have chosen to live this way, like the Amish. But most have ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Wouldn't You Like To Know?

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Aug 22, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,251 views

    A sermon on discerning God’s will

    -I’d like to know! -I bet you would too. -I don’t know a person alive, on this earth who would not like to know. -You’d like to know what God’s will is, wouldn’t you? -We’d all like to know what God’s plan for our lives is -Why don’t we know what God’s will is? -I think Paul gives us the answer in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Being Restored By God As We Serve

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jan 27, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,644 views

    God is constantly at working preparing and restoring His servants. This sermon discovers what it means to be a servant of God.

    If a friend of yours was to ask you what it means to be a servant of God, how would you respond? In our reading from Isaiah 49 God reveals some of the things about being one of his servants. Interestingly this reading is a prophecy spoken many years before Jesus was born on earth to help people ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Place Of Sacrifice

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Apr 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,211 views

    This is a sermon that shows the great sacrifice that Abraham was willing to make as he offered up Isaac and the way that the Lord blessed him.

    THE PLACE OF SACRIFICE TEXT: Genesis 22 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: In this chapter, Abraham is going to be facing his greatest test. Upon the completion of this test, Abraham will have demonstrated his willingness to turn loose his most prized possession, his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ Cleansing The Temple Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 27, 2007
    based on 111 ratings
     | 45,316 views

    If Christ showed such zeal in cleansing an earthly temple, He will use zeal in cleansing another temple, the believer’s life, also.

    JOHN 2: 13-17 CHRIST CLEANSING THE TEMPLE The other Evangelists do not record this cleansing of the Temple at the beginning of Christ’s ministry, but, as we all know, tell of a similar act at the very close of Jesus’ ministry (Mt. 21:12f; Mk. 11:15-17; Lk. 19:45f). John, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Follow Me

    Contributed by Arley Ellingson on May 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,410 views

    Like Peter, from beginning to end, Jesus Christ is calling us to follow him, and to discover the beauty that is our relationship with him.

    Proper 3A Mark 1:16-18; John 21:15-19 “Follow Me” About 10 years ago my son & my daughter, Bill & Erika, & I were out doing some caving in Virginia. Caving is when you go out & exploring a cave for entertainment & is sometimes referred to as "spelunking". We had reached the cave on a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "Why Does God Waste Time With Sinners" Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,674 views

    Abram was called to travel with God. It was a step of faith. God wanted to reveal to Abram that he was a God of love. God had a plan to bring about our Salvation through Abram. God still calls us to travel with him because he has a plan to help us expe

    In Jesus Holy Name June 22, 2008 Series: O.T. Challenges Redeemer Genesis 12:1-4& Joshua 24:2-4 “Why Does God Waste Time with Sinners” Today we have returned to our series of messages: O.T. Challenges. In our text God is inviting Abram on a journey. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jason Jones avatar

    So That They May Know Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,577 views

    No. 7 in a series of 8 messages on the church covenant dealing with our care for one another

    Text: 1 John 3:11-18, Title: So That They May Know, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/7/08, PM A. Opening illustration: read first half of letter on p. 90 MacArthur Comm Acts 1-12 B. Background to passage: John is writing to a church involved in a split with its roots in theology. He wrote the book to salvage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Good Gracious" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,613 views

    Sixth sermon in a series on the use and abuse of the tongue.

    Communication has been referred to as a “fine art.” Indeed, learning to communicate effectively to others is a life long pursuit. But it is a worth¬while pursuit. God calls upon His people to learn how to effectively communicate. In fact, He calls upon us to recognize that learning to effectively ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Buriff avatar

    A Polished Shaft

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 13, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,140 views

    Keys to healthy self-reflection and review your life accomplishments and influence

    I. INTRODUCTION A. The Old Testament Contains Hundreds Of Prophecies Regarding Coming Messiah 1. Many of the prophecies are very descriptive of His nature or mission 2. For example… a. in Genesis – “Seed of a woman” b. in Isaiah 53 – “Wonderful Counselor”, “Mighty God” … etc. B. Isaiah 49 ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Patrick BERTHALON avatar

    Les 6-8 Ans Series

    Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Jun 17, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,656 views

    Helps to Teach Children

    L ‘ ENFANT DE 6 A 8 ANS GENERALITES Apparition prépondérante du développement collectif : son intégration totale dans le rythme et la vie scolaire. L’enfant de cet âge est vivace, actif, curieux et pose beaucoup de questions. Si l’âge des 3 ans est celui des « non », celui des 6 ans est celui ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God