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  • William Mouser avatar

    Happy All The Day?

    Contributed by William Mouser on Sep 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,883 views

    Jesus rebuked his disciples’ inaccurate expectations of his Messiahship, and warns them (and us) that the spiritual life includes persecution and struggle.

    Psalm 116:1-9, Isaiah 50:4-9, James 2:14-26, Mark 8:27-38 There is a wonderful hymn by Isaac Watts, usually entitled “Alas, and did my savior bleed.” Those of us who were evangelized and nurtured by the Southern Baptists or those similar to them have probably heard is hundreds of times. What is ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    If It Feels Good, Do It Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 22, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,023 views

    Discover the counter-cultural ethic that Jesus utilized as he ministered and saved the human race.

    IF IT FEELS GOOD DO IT! Mark 5:1-20 From the Sermon Series: “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” Sermon Objective: To offer a solution to the “feel good” philosophy and quest for sensual gratification that drives our culture. We are in the final stages of our sermon series, “Ten Cultural Myths ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    An Empty Tomb? Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,695 views

    This is the last in our CSI series and looks at the case of the missing body

    Everything that needed to be said had been said and everything that needed to be done had been done. In the span of a week their world had crashed down around them and now all there was to do was pick up the pieces and try to put a semblance of their lives back together. A week ago they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    John The Baptist

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 21, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,898 views

    We need to be prepared and we need to prepare those around us for the coming of the Lord.

    It’s interesting on a day like today how you can look back on the past 3 years and think it seems like no time at all. But then as you think about it some more, so much has happened in those 3 years that it feels like Camille has always been here. I mean it’s hard to believe that Camille and Rob ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Impacting Your World

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,285 views

    Consider traits God uses in impacting the world around us.

    Is it possible that you can be used of God to impact your world? I want to look at a woman who impacted two countries. Her name was Jochebed. She was the mother of Moses. Through Jochebed God impacted Egypt as well as Israel. Her son, Moses, left a spiritual influence on both of these countries. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Engagement Or Exclusion?"

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jul 28, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,906 views

    This is a look at our outreach as a Church and as individuals. Its a call to relavent engagement.

    Engagement or Exclusion? Mark 2.13-17 We see here the beginings of conflict with the Pharisees. It is an underlying theme set right through the gospel; Between the Pharisees and Jesus over the character of God and forgiveness. The four stories that follow continue this theme: Eating with tax ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From A Mustard Seed

    Contributed by William Mouser on Aug 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,407 views

    On the occasion of a weekend conference for training men in worship, this sermon challenges the men to expect God’s blessing on their small beginning.

    Psalm 92, Ezekiel 31:1-6,10-14, 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, Mark 4:26-34 From a mustard seed One things that grabs the attention of St. Athanasius parishioners today is the presence of all these men in our fellowship for the Lord’s worship on the Sunday morning. To those of you here this morning from ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Trust The Lordship Of Christ

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 7, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 15,682 views

    We say that we believe in God and His plan of salvation through His Son, Jesus. But, do we really trust God? Is our true motto, “In God we nearly trust?”

    Trust the Lordship of Christ Philippians 2:10-11 Isaiah 43:2-3 Romans 10:9 How trustworthy are you? Can you be trusted? Has you life been lived in such a way that people naturally trust you? A New York City lab claims to have bottled trust. They say: After showering in the morning simply ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    Defining Marriage In The 21st Century Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Sep 2, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,067 views

    Today we face a very deliberate attack on the institution of marriage. This message not only defines marriage for the audience but also demonstrates through scripture why marriage may only be defined as ONE MAN-ONE WOMAN.

    ON STAR SERMON SERIES DEFINITION OF MARRIAGE Genesis 2:18-24 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2006) Introduction: the Institution of Marriage is under Siege! Tragically, we have seen our society work to systematically re-define marriage. We desperately need guidance and we desperately need to turn to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #1 -- Repentance Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 10, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,063 views

    The Christian journey begins with repentance.

    Songs for the Road Have you ever gone on a long road trip? We all know that when we’re getting ready for such a trip there’s a number of things we have to do, especially with our cars. We make sure we check the oil. We check the tires. We check the window washer fluid. We fill the gas tank. We get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    The Church Has Left The Building! Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 23, 2007
    based on 99 ratings
     | 28,036 views

    God’s plan for the church to "go" so the unchurched will see that they are not outsiders.

    We’re in the series "Be Contagious!" We’re talking about how and why those of us who have experienced the amazing grace of God (and we know how fantastic it is to follow Christ) want to encourage others to accept God’s great love for them too! It’s only natural we would want others to share this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Foster avatar

    You Think Your Life Is Sorted? Well Think Again! Series

    Contributed by John Foster on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,325 views

    Some people have heard of the teachings of Jesus Christ. They have read the bible. They have eaten the bread and drank the wine in church. The trouble is that although they know OF Jesus they do not yet know him personally.

    You think your life is sorted? Well think Again! This is the stark message from our bible reading in Luke’s Gospel. This is the first episode in our 10:30am series of sermons leading up to Easter and just beyond. Over the next few weeks we are walking with Jesus through the latter part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Kenneth Squires avatar

    A Place Where No One Stands Alone Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 1, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,115 views

    How to build deep and meaningful relationships in your life and church.

    “Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, in our likeness…” (Genesis 1:26) “Jesus went into the hills and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him” (Mark 3:13) “Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name-the name you gave me-so that they may be one as we are one…”(John ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Teaching The Word Of Truth

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 12, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 10,049 views

    In an age where entertainment, encouragement and enthusiasm are most popular approaches to preaching, let us remember our scriptural obligation to teach the word. Good teachers need to adhere to certain guidelines that should characterize their teaching o

    Rightly Handle and Teach the Word of Truth - 2 Tim. 2:15 In an age where entertainment, encouragement and enthusiasm are most popular approaches to preaching, let us remember our scriptural obligation to teach the word. Good teachers need to adhere to certain guidelines that should characterize ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steven Pace avatar

    How Do We Reach The Next Generation

    Contributed by Steven Pace on Jan 19, 2004
    based on 67 ratings
     | 11,091 views

    If you are struggling to reach the 20 something crowed and want to move you church forward. Then this sermon may help. Please read and review it.

    How do we connect with the next Generation? Acts 16:1-9 Acts 2: 42-47; 1 Timothy 4:12-16; Philippians 2:20-22 Intro – If you are like me and grew up in the typical Southern Baptist Church with the typical model for growth then you learned. Worship, Evangelism, Missions, Preaching and Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist