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  • Michael Luke avatar

    What About The Christian Church? Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 31, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,742 views

    The independent Christian church came out of the Restoration Movement of the 1800’s. What does that mean and how does that make us distinctive?

    (based on a message by Paul Snoddy) SERIES: “IMPORTANT QUESTIONS” TEXT: JOHN 17:20-23 TITLE: “WHAT ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH?” OPEN: A. Jn 17:20-23 – “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Does God Allow Evil? Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,667 views

    Why God chooses to allow the existence of evil even though He is good enough and powerful enough to end it.

    Since today is Palm Sunday we’re reminded of the day that the crowds waved palm branches to honor Jesus as He rode into Jerusalem. Waving palm branches was the Jewish custom of honoring a king and for a brief period of time it seemed the people wanted to recognize Christ’s right to reign. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pruned & Cleaned Series

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,573 views

    Sermon on John 15 part 5

    PRUNED & CLEANED Series on John 15 pt. 5 John 15:2-3 1/14/07 As most of you are aware we have a dog named Elphaba. Elphaba bring me much joy. Apart from her getting mad at me on Sundays and then displaying that anger in an unpleasant way, she is a real good dog. She always wants to ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Three Crisis, Three Soloutions, One Answer

    Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Apr 11, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,831 views

    Knowing your place,position, and stand as a child of God

    The United States of America is a very diverse and well-educated country. There are more institutions of higher learning in America than anywhere. Yet, in spite of the vast number of schools and colleges, some Americans still do not meet the intellectual standards of the rest of the nation. They ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Fount Of Every Blessing Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 11, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,283 views

    Miracle of Faith, Pt. 8

    THE FOUNT OF EVERY BLESSING (LUKE 17:11-19) An English proverb says, “Familiarity breeds contempt.” It's a sad fact of life and a sad commentary on life that people are likely to take advantage of those they work with, associate with and live with. The following are nine suggested reasons why ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Matthew Sickling avatar

    Revive Us Again

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 22, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,296 views

    This sermon examines the need for Revival in our churches and in our nation, and also gives a possible reason why we (The United States)have not experienced a nationwide Revival for over a century.

    Introduction: Have you ever gone out to eat at a fancy restaurant, and even though your food looked and smelled great, it didn’t satisfy you? Or maybe someone talked you into trying a new soft-drink combination at Sonic. You know they will add flavors like vanilla or lime to your soft drinks or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Where The Bible Speaks... Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 23, 2007
    based on 106 ratings
     | 15,015 views

    Does it matter if matter if we change Bible terminology? If we add to God’s thinking because we think we can "improve" upon His Word? Consider these thoughts.

    OPEN: A man once told of purchasing his first pickup truck. And he also bought a book on gasoline engines because he was afraid of being ripped off at the service station. He wrote: “The first time I took the truck in for repairs, I smugly wrote down what the problem was and what needed to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Response To Evil

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 24, 2007
    based on 88 ratings
     | 4,875 views

    How must we respond to the evil that took place at Virginia Tech? 1- We must exhibit compassion 2- We must ask God 3- We must not blame 4- We must point to the truth

    INTRO.- We all know what took place at Virginia Tech on Monday, April 16th, of this last week. A 23 year-old South Korean Senior student at the school went on a shooting rampage, killing 32 students and professors and then killing himself. Some 15 others were wounded. You know well about school ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Does Our Walk Say About Us

    Contributed by Fred Smith on May 5, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,105 views

    Considering Christ’s description of the cost of discipleship.

    “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.”—Luke 9:62 WHAT DOES OUR WALK SAY ABOUT US? This is a word from Jesus about the importance of commitment. Hand refers to our spiritual motivation. Because of the hand’s ability to seize, control or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is A Weight Watcher

    Contributed by David Diyanni on May 7, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,396 views

    God is watching our weight. Now that is a bit scary! I always knew God was watching me and knew my every thought and heard my every word, but watching my weight? The Bible says that God does watch our weight and He sees that many people weigh too much or

    God Is A Weight Watcher Dan 5:27 & Heb 12:1, I Sam 2:3, I Samuel 16:7, I Samuel 15:22 Job 3:16, Luke 18:10, Ps 62:9 Introduction 1. We have officially started our health and fitness ministry at Vineyard Community Church. We have started the following ministries: men’s boot camp, women’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Leaving A Legacy To Our Neighbor Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 30, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,185 views

    This message looks at the life of Barnabas and how we might leave a legacy to our neighbor

    Leave a Legacy for Your Neighbor To Leave a Legacy for Your Neighbors Sacrifice for Others (Acts 4:36-37) Be Slow to Judge Others (Acts 9:26-27;15:36-39) Spiritually Influence Others (Acts 11:22-24) Work for the Success of Others (Acts 11:25-26) Slide 1 Jim -------- Illustration. A couple of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Matter

    Contributed by Tim Shepard on Jun 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,120 views

    This sermon is an idea of the meaning of Christmas many of us overlook. It works well if you have a projection system and someone knowledgable in Powerpoint.

    I MATTER Merry Christmas! Wow! What an awesome time of the year this is. Let me ask you a question this evening. What does Christmas mean to you? Wait. Before you just shout it out for me, just think about what it means to you personally. Now I know that some of you are thinking about ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Out Of The Saltshaker

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 10, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,710 views

    God wants to flavor us with His goodness so we can let others taste and see that He is good. Salty Christians are authentic, maintain their flavor, and aren’t afraid of change.

    Out of the Salt Shaker Matthew 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.” Intro: Did you know that salt is a miracle? It’s composed of 2 poisons: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Spiritual Fathers

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,359 views

    I John 2:12-14 gives three levels of spiritual maturity, “Children, Young Men, and Fathers.”

    “Spiritual Fathers” I John 2:12-14 Today we honor fathers. One thing that helps us as parents is not to take life or our children too seriously. Having lots of humor keep us on track. A father was reading Bible stores to his young son. He read, “The man named Lot was warned to take his wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Will The Real Men Please Stand Up

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 16, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 31,015 views

    A message for Father’s Day, calling men to become Biblical Men.

    Will The Real Men, Please Stand Up?!? Ezekiel 22:30 * Turn with me to Ezekiel 22. This entire chapter leads us to God’s ultimate conclusion in verse 30. Review with me the words of Jehovah God to His chosen people. (READ) * It’s Father’s day, a day to honor dad. For me in my capacity as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist