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  • Scott Kircher avatar

    The Righteous Life Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 20, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,047 views

    How do we live the Righteous Life

    The Righteous Life James 1:19-27 To Live a Righteous Life requires that we… Hear the Word (v.19-20) To really hear we need to… Keep quiet (slow to speak) Keep cool (slow to become angry) Accept the word (v.21) Do the word (v. 22-25) Doing the word is evidenced by Shutting your mouth ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finding Contentment In A Culture Of Discontent

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 29, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,183 views

    Christians who choose to pursue godliness rather than greed will find contentment in living a life of trust.

    Title: Finding Contentment in a Culture of Discontentment Text: I Timothy 6:6-19 Thesis: Christians who choose to pursue godliness rather than their cravings, will find contentment in living a life of trust. Introduction According to a study by a non-profit research organization, RTI ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is God Angry? Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 9, 2019
     | 5,366 views

    It's time for the church to proclaim the foolish behavior of humans and encourage them to turn back to God.

    Is God Angry? Text: Rom. 1:18-23 Introduction 1. Marvin The Martian Video 2. This morning I want to ask the question, "Is God angry?" 3. According to the Apostle Paul he most certainly is angry. However, unlike ourselves or Marvin The Martian, he has good reason to be angry. 4. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Paradox Of Love

    Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 18, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 19,342 views

    Christ uses the teachings of Jewish culture as the backdrop to convey how people should love

    One of the strangest moments for me on an airplane is when the plane backs up from the gate and begins to taxi towards the runway and the flight attendants come on and begin to give you instructions concerning the lights and what to do in case there is a loss of cabin pressure. And one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Powerful Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Sep 10, 2018
     | 8,104 views

    we tend to focus too much on the meek and mild Jesus and not enough on the glorified Christ with His sword on His side, marching on boldly because of truth and righteousness … mighty to save.

    You want to talk about power? In August of 1883, a volcano on the Island of Krakatoa erupted. The initial blast sent a cloud of gas and debris 15 miles into the atmosphere. On the morning of August 27th, four tremendous explosions were heard 3,000 miles away. That would be like us hearing Mount ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Powerful Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jun 19, 2021
     | 4,038 views

    Now … you want to talk about REAL power? You want to talk about power beyond our ability to imagine it? Beyond our ability to measure it or record it? If you want to talk about “real” power, you need to talk about the Source … the omnipotent … all powerful … all mighty … El Shaddai!

    You want to talk about power? In August of 1883, a volcano erupted on the Island of Krakatoa. The initial blast sent a cloud of gas and debris 15 miles into the atmosphere. On the morning of August 27th, four tremendous explosions were heard 3,000 miles away. That would be like us hearing Mount ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Which Path Should You Take?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,956 views

    This sermon showcases the lie the Roman soldiers told; why they told it; and how that is still affecting our walk in Christ today.

    I want you to picture something in your mind this morning. Imagine yourself going up a hill, and you know that on the other side of that hill is a cliff that drops off hundreds of feet below into a lake of burning sulpher and volcanic lava. You know you have to get to the other side of that lake, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Larry Turner avatar

    The True Vine Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 23, 2013
     | 5,425 views

    Jesus is the True Vine, not traditions, rituals, or sacrifices.

    Two hunters were out hunting and come upon what appeared at first as an abandoned farm. The barn was sagging, the house was in disrepair, and there were junk cars and car parts lying around. The only thing that made it a working farm was a few chickens pecking away and a goat wandering around. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Righting The Religious Rut Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 8, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,694 views

    4th in 5 part series on overcoming the obstacles and difficulties of life using five different Psalms. We used a "journey" or "road" metaphor in terms of the bumps of success, fear, guilt, the religious rut and grief, etc.

    RIGHTING THE RELIGIOUS RUT Navigating the Bumps of Life - Week 5 PSALM 63:1-8 INTRODUCTION: (Faith Story - Beth Rampleberg) Thank-you Beth. Did you catch the words and phrases in Beth’s faith story? “Obligation,” “knowledge in my head but not my heart,” “something was missing,” “emptiness,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Obtaining Our Guaranteed Inheritance In Christ

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 154 ratings
     | 6,939 views

    Paul discloses a progression in the Christian pilgrimage to the Ephesian believers in that they had Heard the Truth then Believed in Jesus and went on to be Sealed by the Spirit.

    HEARD, BELIEVED, SEALED Today we celebrate the Day of Pentecost. What a wonderful day it was for the first disciples of the risen, ascended and glorified Jesus. It was the inauguration of the Church of Christ. But what does the coming of the Holy Spirit mean to us nearly 2,000 years on from that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Thinking Like Jesus Does”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 90 ratings
     | 5,081 views

    If Jesus had a passion for "sinners" why do they feel so unwelcome in our churches today?

    Illus.: Four Preachers Confess Four preachers met for a friendly gathering. During the conversation one preacher said, “Our people come to us and pour out their hears, confess certain sins and needs. Let’s do the same. Confession is good for the soul.” In due time all agree. One of them said that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    #4: Acts Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Timothy Archer on Jul 20, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 12,099 views

    #4 of 7 on Worship. This looks at a traditional Church of Christ doctrine on the "Five Acts of Worship"

    In Spirit and In Truth A Series on Worship #4: Acts of Worship We’re going to start off with a game: "Who Wants to be a Worshiper?" The first question reviews something we saw several weeks ago: Q. How many times does the Bible use one of the words for "worship" to describe a Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Disguising Your Despising Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,242 views

    Exposition of Haggai 1:1-11

    Text: Haggai 1:1-11, Title: Disguising Your Despising, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/18/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Against all those monks, who tried to think of the best ways to serve God, stood this one command: “Honor your father and mother.” Luther said, “Where will these poor wretches hide when in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nothing Back There

    Contributed by Victoria Oladipupo on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 18,856 views

    This sermon is to encourage those going through difficult time at this moment and thinking of doing what they used to do, you cann’t just go back.

    NOTHING BACK THERE OCT: 23RD 2005 SCR READNG: HEB 10: 38 - 39 [38] Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. [39] But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul. As I continue to grow ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Listening For Freedom Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 6, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,349 views

    We fear freedom for reasons both internal and external -- "broken spirit and cruel slavery". Choose to be a liberator for someone else and you can break that slavery.

    We are made to be free; in fact, we need freedom. Every person needs freedom. That’s obvious. That’s what God has made us for. The Scripture says, “For freedom Christ has set us free.” We say we want to be free. We want to be free. But therein lies a problem. The problem is that that’s not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist