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  • Mark Holdcroft avatar

    Sign 2 - The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Jun 20, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,037 views

    This is the second sign in the book of John where Jesus demonstrates that He is the Word of God.

    Word of God Last time I gave a bible study I looked at Jesus turning the water into wine at the wedding at Cana. I said that in the Gospel of John, he makes no secret of why he write his account of Jesus’ life. John 20:31 ... that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Build A Complaint Free World

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,327 views

    An invitation is presented to accept a 21 day challenge, and embark upon a complaint-free life and help build a complaint free church and a complaint free world—one person at a time.

    I know how easy it is to complain, to find dissatisfaction with a situation or circumstance. In the 1970s, TV’s Saturday Night Live program, one of their skits involved "The Whiner Family." Anybody remember that skit? The family members spoke with a grating, irritating whine. When they engaged in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Sword Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 1, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,588 views

    63rd in a series from Ephesians. The sword of the Spirit requires using specific Scriptures in specific circumstances.

    There certainly shouldn’t be any doubt by now that those of us who are followers of Jesus Christ are in a serious and difficult battle with the evil one. But if any of you discount the seriousness of that battle, the sixth and final piece of the armor of God should dispel any such doubts. Although ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andy Flowers avatar

    You Can't Ignore God For Long Series

    Contributed by Andy Flowers on Sep 11, 2008
     | 5,218 views

    Series in Jonah

    Text: Jonah 1 Title: You Can’t Ignore God For Long Jonah 1:1 The word of the LORD came to Jonah the son of Amittai saying, 2 "Arise, go to Nineveh the great city and cry against it, for their wickedness has come up before Me." 3 But Jonah rose up to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Admirer Or Follower Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 19, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,868 views

    This is a stewardship sermon that goes to the heart of giving which is whether a person is an admirer or follower of Jesus Christ.

    Admirer Or Follower 10-19-2008 Malachi 1:6-14 Matthew 19:16-30 Have you ever had someone say to you, “you know I really admire you” or have you ever told someone, “I sure do admire you.” How many of you remember one of the personal challenges that went on in the Olympics this past ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Owens avatar

    We Can Overcome Temptation Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 20, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,616 views

    The reality is that we will all be tempted. The good news is that we have remedies that can help us overcome temptation.

    Introduction: A. How many of you have enjoyed reading the comic strip “Cathy” over the years? 1. “Cathy” is a comic strip drawn by Cathy Guisewite. 2. It features a woman who struggles through the "four basic guilt groups" of life — food, love, mom, and work — the strip gently pokes fun at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Send Forth Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Feb 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 32,513 views

    The church of Jesus Christ may be a part of making disciples of Christ if she has the same compassion for the lost that Christ had. She must be committed to Jesus’ call to go and make disciples.

    I am going to read from Matthew 9:35-38 Title: Send Forth Theme: Petitioning for Laborers for God’s Work Series: Girding up the Church Listen as I read Matthew 9:35-38, “Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hope For The New Year

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,232 views

    A look at how Isaiah’s encounter with God can provide us with principles to find hope in the new year.

    Many of you in this room remember exactly where you were and what you were doing the day that President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. And for many people that day was not just the end of the presidency and the life of John F. Kennedy, it was also the day that hope died. The young, energetic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Don't Miss The Promise Land

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 13, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 32,657 views

    This is a sermon targetted an African American Congregation For Martin Luther King Jr. Sunday

    Don’t Miss The Promise Land Deutoronmy 3:21-29 2 Timothy 2:1-13 1-14-2007 Is there anybody here who was promised a gift for Christmas who once they received the promise fully expected to receive the gift. Now that promise alone caused you to change your behavior. If your parent said, “if ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    You Can Have A Guide Series

    Contributed by Dan Stires on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,233 views

    The Holy Spirit was promised by God to the believers and will be with us to guide, encourage, convict, and open our eyes to our spiritual needs

    You Can Have a Guide "Our Guide and Companion -- Don’t leave without Him." Scripture Reading: John 16:12-15 Intro: Last week we began our series on THE QUEST - The Power to be Free - Discovering Life in the Spirit of Christ. I trust the majority of you started in this study in your Small ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    We Believe – The Second Coming Of Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 11, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 14,560 views

    WE BELIEVE – The Second Coming of Jesus Christ It’s time to SHOUT!

    • Titus 2:13-14 (NIV) [13] . . . We wait for the blessed hope—the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, [14] who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good. INTRODUCTION: Looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Creator Comforts Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 29 ratings
     | 18,101 views

    God is speaking to His world. His Spirit-filled Word provides opportunity for growth and hope for His people. Those who receive the eternal Word and are changed will find eternal reward because of it.

    ISAIAH 40: 1-11 THE CREATOR COMFORTS (Psalm 23) How majestic is the second part of the Book of Isaiah. The new section opens by stirring the people of God with the promise and hope of redemption and restoration. The Prophet begins with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Greene avatar

    The Top Ten Marriage Killers

    Contributed by Steve Greene on Nov 11, 2007
    based on 45 ratings
     | 33,891 views

    This message addresses some of the primary issues facing troubled marriages today. It was a follow up to a message called "Marriage that Goes the Distance" that I did the preceding week.

    Top Ten Marriage Killers Communication in marriage can be a challenge can’t it? You only have to be married five minutes to know what I am talking about. That’s due in part to the fact that men and women speak two entirely different languages. Last Sunday’s message was on Marriage that Goes the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ben Peak avatar

    Where The Spirit Is

    Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,633 views

    And I want us to look through this chapter together and see three things that I believe come when the Spirit is here.

    This evening I want us to look at Acts 2. We’re going to read a passage of Scripture that has started a movement. For it’s in this passage where we find the story of the day of Pentecost. Probably one of the most divisive issues within the general church today is the topic of tongues. Now, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    State Of The Church - 2008

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 8, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,014 views

    Without a doubt this was and is the most difficult message which I have ever had to prepare and deliver. It’s speaks of change, confrontation, call, an challenge.

    State of the Church 2008 Hebrews 12:1-2 Turn with me to Hebrews 12. Before we read the first two verses of Hebrews 12, we need to be reminded that Hebrews 11 gives us what has been referred to as “Faith’s Hall of Fame.” Here are some great men and women of faith listed with the 2 words “by faith” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist