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  • Michael Durst avatar

    Peter Goes Back To Fishing

    Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 132,859 views

    After Christ died, Peter went back to what the used to do, fish. Are we ever tempted to return to the way we lived before Christ?

    When I was in elementary school, my best friend was Jon Barleycorn. From kindergarten through fifth grade, we were best friends, both in and out of school. And his family introduced me to fishing. I would go with them to Buckeye Lake and we would fish from his grandmothers’ dock and from his ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Prepare For Christmas

    Contributed by David Vanheuvelen on Dec 8, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,570 views

    Are you ready for the coming of the Messiah? Instead of preparing for a holiday, let’s prepare for the coming of the Savior.

    Title: Prepare For Christmas Text: Matthew 3:1-6 December 2, 2007 New Hope Community Chapel Goal: Changed Lives. Changing from preparing for a Holiday to preparing for the coming of the Savior Main Point: What is the one thing I want my audience to know? They need to be prepared for the Savior to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Spy In Halfway Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Dec 9, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,883 views

    When it comes to salvation, don’t trust in yourself or even your church - rather put your trust in the Lord.

    SERMON: THE SPY IN HALFWAY Things that people trust in: Themselves (Proverbs 3:5 – 6) Their Walls (Jeremiah 7:3 – 6) The Lord Title: The Spy in Halfway Text: Joshua 2:8 – 14 MP: Salvation is only found when you let the Savior in. Outline: 1. Introduction a. Ted Griffith ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Short Term Gain, Long Term Pain Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,850 views

    Abraham, Pt. 2

    SHORT TERM GAIN, LONG TERM PAIN (GENESIS 13:1-18) Once upon a time, there was a man who lived with his wife, two small children, and his elderly parents in a tiny hut. He tried to be patient and gracious, but the noise and crowded conditions wore him down. In desperation, he consulted the village ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    As Good As It Gets Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,269 views

    Moses, Pt. 12

    AS GOOD AS IT GETS (NUMBERS 16) I received an unexpected call from a church a few years ago. The chairman of the church’s search committee asked if I knew a candidate they were interviewing for the church’s vacant senior pastor position. He asked me about the candidate’s leadership, his strengths ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Origin And Destiny Of Evil

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
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    Crisis and Choice, Pt. 7

    THE ORIGIN AND DESTINY OF EVIL (EZEKIEL 28:11-19) The biggest winner after the events of 911 did not show up to claim the prize. Oddly, people stop noticing, blaming or challenging him once a war or disaster breaks out. He is not a Taliban official, an Al-Qaeda fighter or a suicide bomber. George ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Economics Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007
     | 3,129 views

    Miracle of Faith, Pt. 7

    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

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    The Fount Of Every Blessing Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,996 views

    Miracle of Faith, Pt. 8 (Final)

    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

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    The President's P.o.s.t.

    Contributed by Mark Ferrante on Mar 3, 2007
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     | 3,156 views

    The President’s position has great responsibilities attributed to it. It speaks to how our own Christian walk should show forth the faithfulness and character of Christ.

    THE PRESIDENT’S P. O. S. T. ( ROM. 13.1-7 ) 13:1 Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. 2 Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jason Jones avatar

    God's Cure For Depression Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,613 views

    Exposition of Haggai 2:1-9 about the discouragement in God’s people about the temple rebuilding project

    Text: Haggai 2:1-9, Title: God’s Cure for Depression, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/11/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Have you ever had one of those weeks where it seems like there is not enough time in a day to get it all done…where you forget who your spouse or family is because you don’t see them? And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Should We Give

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 7, 2007
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     | 3,247 views

    In this sermon we ask and answer all the basic questions about giving to the Lord.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a pig farmer down south who called a local church and asked to speak to the Head Hog at the Trough. 1. The church secretary said, “If you are referring to our minister, you are welcome to call him Brother, or Reverend if you are so inclined, but it would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Calling You To Something Better

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,098 views

    Naaman had everything going for him in his life except one thing - he needed cleansing!

    March 11, 2007 Morning Worship Text: 2 Kings 5:1-15 Subject: The Fullness of a Life in Christ Title: Calling You to Something Better I don’t know if you’ve noticed it or not, but I have been preaching really hard about going to the next level in your relationship with the Lord. Now some of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The End Of The Beginning

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,534 views

    About the End of the Finished Work being our beginning as children of God

    THE END OF THE BEGINNING John 19:16-37 I want us to focus on what is meant when Jesus says: “IT IS FINISHED.” We could talk about all the prophecy fulfilled! We could talk about the Law being Fulfilled! We could preach on the Levitical Priesthood being done away with by the Great High Priest But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking The Floor Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 11, 2007
    based on 60 ratings
     | 73,985 views

    The crowds had looked for Jesus to be an earthly King... but when it became obvious He wasn’t going to be that, they turned their backs on Him and crucified Him. Jesus taught that His "Kingdom is not of this world." What can that mean to us?

    OPEN: It’s basketball season and we’re in the midst of something called “the Road to the Final Four”. They started this weekend by singling the men’s college basketball teams down to 64 teams. Then they’ll winnow it down to 32. Then, they’ll have 16. Then 8. And then four teams. And last of all, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ron Murphy avatar

    Growing In Christ Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,205 views

    If we truly want to grow in our relationship with Christ, we must allow Him to deal with the issue of pride.

    Introduction: I. I would like to begin this morning, by asking you, “What is the most difficult thing you have every undertaken to accomplish?” A. As you think about that question, maybe your mind goes to, 1. The workplace, a. Maybe a difficult task that your boss gave you, or b. Maybe ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist