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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Fellowship Of The Church

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 20, 2007
    based on 40 ratings
     | 14,125 views

    The fellowship of the church is critical for our growth. Fellowship is all about relationships, not activity. God is in the fellowship. It is about the meeting of needs.

    The moment we come to know Christ, we are connected. • We are members of God’s household. • Verse 21: “…the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord.” • Verse 22 “you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.” This ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christian Behavior In The Shadow Of Exploitation

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 23, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,782 views

    This message looks at the behavior of believers in a world that often exploits them.

    Christian Behavior In the Shadow of Exploitation Hebrews 13:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Since the beginning of the church, Christians have been subject to abuses, prejudices, and negative acts. Here are a couple of examples that occurred recently, …: June 5, 2006 -- DENTON, TEXAS (ANS) -- Secret Service ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Respond To The Christ Series

    Contributed by Luskey Green on Sep 15, 2006
     | 3,045 views

    Responding to the power and authority of Christ is fundamental to becoming a disciple of Christ.

    Introduction: Where do you go to church? What a common question! Have you really thought about the importance of this question? Does it really make any difference to anyone except you? Does it really matter whether you go to church or not? To whom does it matter? Is it an important enough ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer-Care-Share: My Bookmark Story Series

    Contributed by Marty Boller on Feb 8, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,610 views

    #4 in a series. God is pouring out a whole new level of city-wide cooperation amongst churches and church leaders. Prayer-Care-Share is a concentrated effort focusing on "Building Bridges to our Community"...loving our communities to Christ.

    PRAYING FOR MY CIRCLE OF INFLUENCE: MY STORY By Intern Pastor Dave Doyle I’ve been excited by the whole concept of churches in Cedar Rapids coming together in prayer. Think about it. Jesus said that wherever two or more are gathered in His name, He is there as well. Now try to imagine the power ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Restoring The Romance Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 69 ratings
     | 13,005 views

    Applies Jesus’ steps to returning to the church’s first love, to marriage. Suitable for Valentine’s Day.

    RESTORING THE ROMANCE (Marriage 5) Well, why don’t you treat me like you used to do? How come you treat me like a worn out shoe? My hair’s still curly and my eyes are still blue. Why don’t you love me like you used to do? Why don’t you spark me like you used to do? And say sweet nothings like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good News For The Worry Wart Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 16, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,491 views

    Jesus tells us not to worry, but to trust God.

    Good News For the Worry Wart Text: Matt. 6:25-34 Introduction 1. Read Matt. 6:25-34 2. Illustration: The beginning of anxiety is the end of faith, and the beginning of true faith is the end of anxiety. George Muller Massena, one of Napoleon’s generals, suddenly appeared with 18,000 soldiers ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Meekness Not Weakness Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,164 views

    Meekness is strength submitted in obedience to a higher duty.

    Do any of you remember the old musical Camelot, about King Arthur and the Round Table? It was popular back in the early 60’s, it’s one of the reasons the Kennedy White House started being called Camelot. The reason I bring it up is because of Lancelot. Remember Lancelot? Until he and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Wise And The Foolish

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 3, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,233 views

    Is all that religious stuff necessary? The foolish found out, as you will, when the rapture takes place and when you find the door shut in your face.

    THE WISE AND THE FOOLISH Matt 25:1-13 25:1 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. 2 And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 3 They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Knowing The Heart Of God

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 16, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,119 views

    Know the heart of God for the lost. Looking at the life of Jesus, we come to understand what is needed to reach the lost - compassion.

    Sometime in July, we were looking at this passage during our prayer meeting: • Somehow I was drawn to one particular word, in verse 7. • Jesus says, “I tell you that in the same way, there will be MORE rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over 99 righteous persons who do not need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Love One Another: John 15: 9-17

    Contributed by David Smith on Dec 21, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 29,891 views

    The theme couldn’t be more basic - ’love one aother’. I’ll leave you to be the judge.

    "This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that someone lays down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you ... love one another." I think it was Mark Twain that I first saw quoted, saying that it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Be It Resolved...

    Contributed by Kent Wise on Dec 31, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,644 views

    This message outlines three things that we can do to draw us closer to God.

    Be It Resolved… 1st Corinthians 6:8-12, 10:16-24 December 31, 2006 Last Monday we celebrated the birth of Jesus our Lord and Savior. This was a day to celebrate and recognize what God is doing in our lives. However, for many people Christmas marks the day when depression and anxiety begin. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Fifth Word: Suffering Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 48,522 views

    Jesus uttered seven short phrases on the cross before he died. This sermon briefly examines the fifth word that Jesus uttered, which was a word of suffering, found in John 19:28.

    Introduction It is often profitable to study the last words of dying men. Many sermons have been preached on the last words of Jesus. As he hung on the cross on that first Good Friday he uttered seven short sentences or phrases. We usually call these “the seven last words of Christ.” For the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Preparation For Explosion I Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,449 views

    An exposition of Acts 1:1-5, detailing the preparations that Christ and the Spirit were making for the genesis of the church

    Text: Acts 1:1-5, Title: Prep for Explosion I, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/15/07, AM A. Opening illustration: When we were building our house in Maine it was in a new development, so there was a lot of things that had to get done before we could begin putting up walls and windows. B. Background to passage: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Becoming A Christian--How Could I Start? Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 22, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,227 views

    How do I come to Jesus once I realize my need? What steps do I take? Where does faith come into the process? How do I respond?

    April, 2007 Series: What is Christianity #2 Becoming a Christian--How Could I Start? John 3:1-21 INTRODUCTION: Nicodemus came to see Jesus at night because he didn’t want his colleagues to know that he was investigating the claims of Jesus. Although he was a Pharisee, he was searching; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Scars Of Easter

    Contributed by Larry Breeden on Nov 3, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 12,077 views

    He lives but there are scars to remind us of the price paid for our salvation

    SCARS OF EASTER Jn 20:24-31 INTRO: 2000 years later & we are still talking, singing about Jesus 1. Movies, TV news, media, magazines newspaper articles politicians 2. He is the Central figure of ALL Human History a. His crucifixion & Resurrection is the crucial events of all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist