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  • Greg Nance avatar

    Hardships For Heaven's Sake Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 27, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,942 views

    Need strength to face difficulty as a Christian? Paul supplies us with purpose and focus in this fourth chapter of 2 Corinthians.

    Chapter 4 of 2 Corinthians finishes what he starts in chapter 3 and begins what he discusses in chapter 5. The chapter and verse divisions of your Bible were not put in there by God. In fact, Stephen Langton first divided the Bible into chapters in 1228. The Old Testament was first divided by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Sep 28, 2003
    based on 75 ratings
     | 11,680 views

    1. History of Smyrna (Modern day Izmir) 2. The Trials/Tribulations they faced. 3. Worsening Persecution 4. Their reward

    September 21, 2003 Title: 7 Churches of Revelation: Smyrna Text: Rev. 2:8-11 Introduction 1. During this series on the 7 Churches of Revelation, there are several things that we want to happen. A. We want to understand that Jesus is walking amongst the lampstands... He is walking amongst ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Creating An Atmosphere Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 19, 2003
    based on 194 ratings
     | 22,406 views

    Paul often asked the churches to pray for him... but why? The key is found in Romans 15. Find out about the power that we often overlook.

    OPEN: In the backwoods of Kentucky there was a family of wayward “church members.” One day while brothers Jim, John, and Sam were out in the woods, a large rattlesnake bit Sam and he became violently ill. The doctor was summoned and did what he could, but he told the family that he believed they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Local Church - God's Missionary People

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 20, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,278 views

    The DNA of the Local Church is made up of core values, vision and mission. If someone were to walk up to a member of the church and ask: "What is the mission of this church?" What would you answer be?

    The Local Church – God’s Missionary People CHURCH SIGNS The best vitamin for a Christian is B1." "Soul food served here." "Tithe if you love Jesus! Anyone can honk!" "Beat the Christmas rush, come to church this Sunday!" "Don’t wait for the hearse to take you to church." "Don’t give up. Moses ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Paying The Price Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 9, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 17,725 views

    This passage is perhaps one of the greatest texts on giving known to preachers... but it is also one of the most difficult, raising questions many of us would just as soon avoid.

    OPEN: Back in 1995 (“Bits & Pieces” pamphlet) I read the following story: Every February on George Washington’s birthday, the late newspaper columnist, Frederick C. Othman, used to visit the West Wing of the Smithsonian Institution, look at a certain statue there among the antique printing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Experiencing Joy In Persecution, Part I Series

    Contributed by Joe La Rue on Aug 1, 2008
     | 5,014 views

    A consideration of how we can experience joy even in the midst of persecution, when we are persecuted for the RIGHT REASON.

    Title: Experiencing Joy In Persecution, Part I: Persecuted For The Right Reason Series: The Joy of the Christian Life (Sermon # 3) Text: Phil 1:12-13 Date Preached: Aug 3, 2008 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 (All Rights Reserved) Introduction A. An “oxymoron” is a figure ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Just Do It!

    Contributed by Lacy Scott on Aug 19, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 27,840 views

    James says that we must not only be hearers of the word but we must also put it in action.

    JUST DO IT! JAMES 1:22 THIS MORNING, BROTHERS AND SISTERS, JUST FOR A BRIEF MOMENT OF YOUR TIME, I WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU TO JUST DO IT! BRO. PASTOR, WHAT DO YOU MEAN? JUST DO IT! WELL AS I READ THROUGH A PAST DAILY BREAD DEVOTIONAL GUIDE, I CAME ACROSS A TITLE “JUST DO IT!” ALONG WITH READING ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    World Religions - 3 Buddhism

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 20, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,472 views

    In Buddhism enlightenment is achieved through pouring one’s self out. In Christ, grace has been poured out unto us!

    What About Buddhism? Titus 3:1-7 Introduction Frederick Buechner, in his book Now and Then, has a section on his comparison of the teachings of Buddha and of Jesus Christ, a topic he wrestled with when he was teaching at Phillips Exeter Academy: “Finally, lest students of comparative religion be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Foolishness Of Preaching:

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,089 views

    Today we’re going to talk for a little while to do with the "foolishness of preaching". Let me say we’re not talking about foolish preaching, and there is quit a lot of that that goes on, but that is not what Paul is talking about here.

    THE FOOLISHNESS OF PREACHING: 9-13-08 Today we’re going to talk for a little while to do with the "foolishness of preaching". Let me say we’re not talking about foolish preaching, and there is quit a lot of that that goes on, but that is not what Paul is talking about here. In a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can I Trust The Bible? Series

    Contributed by Dan Appel on Mar 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,576 views

    Reasons why I believe the Bible is the "Word of God"

    Introduction a. Last week was the second step in a grand adventure, as we looked at some of the Big Questions thinking people always ask. i. Where did we come from? Who are we? Why are we here? How should we live? Where are we going? ii. 1st week - Is it okay to question God? To ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    We Fight The Good Fight, Finish The Race, And Remain Faithful Series

    Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Jun 14, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,726 views

    We must fight the good fight, we must finish the race, and we must remain faithful.

    This morning, as I watched the start of a new day, the sun slowly rose over the distant horizon. As the darkness that had previously enveloped the sky quickly and silently retreated to its assigned hiding place, I had to give God his due praise. The night was and is cold and dark. Nevertheless, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Discipline Of Celebration Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,638 views

    Sermon #1 in a two sermon series on my favorite disciplines deals with celebration and how to maintain joy in everyday life

    (sermon #1 in the My Favorite Disciplines) The Discipline of CELEBRATION Nehemiah 8:10; Philippians 4:4; Psalm 118:24 CHCC: December 7, 2008 INTRODUCTION: This fall some of our Pueblo groups studied a book called The Life You Always Wanted by John Ortberg. It’s a book about Spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Vantage Point: God The Son

    Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 17, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,470 views

    This is the second sermon in a series that discusses Christmas from the vantage point of the major participants in the incarnation.

    Two Opening Songs Hosanna Away in a Manger Welcome and Announcements Advent Candle Lighting (as first candle is lit) : On this Second Sunday of Advent, our attention turns toward a group of biblical characters connected with the Christmas Story--the shepherds. Upon hearing the Good News of Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What You Have Is Worth Keeping Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 23, 2006
    based on 47 ratings
     | 12,969 views

    # 16 in series. The writer now gives a three-fold directive based on our new relationship with God the Father.

    A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 16 “What You Have Is Worth Keeping!” Hebrews 10:19-26 This morning we come to the turning point in the letter to the Hebrews. The writer turns from an explanation of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    0203 Epiphany Iii: Sign And Nexus Series

    Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Jan 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,490 views

    The turning of water into wine was a sign. It’s also a nexus of the human and the divine.

    Sermon: Sign and Nexus Text: John 2:1-11 Occasion: Epiphany III Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, January 22, 2006 Audio link: http://providencerec.com/Sound%20Files/Srmn060122WoolseyJohn02;01-011EpiphanyIIISignAndNexus.mp3 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican