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  • Brian Bill avatar

    Becoming Great In God's Eyes Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 10, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 15,661 views

    True greatness does not come from what you get but from what you give.

    Becoming Great in God’s Eyes Luke 22:24-28 Rev. Brian Bill 3/11/12 When I woke up on Wednesday I smelled what I thought was the scent of teriyaki coming from the kitchen. Since it was my birthday I figured Beth was doing some early preparation for a special supper. But as I reached for my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From The Penthouse To The Outhouse Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 24, 2012
     | 7,640 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke 9: 18 – 22

    Luke 9: 18 – 22 From the Penthouse To The Outhouse 18 And it happened, as He was alone praying, that His disciples joined Him, and He asked them, saying, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” 19 So they answered and said, “John the Baptist, but some say Elijah; and others say ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Gone Without Warning

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Mar 24, 2012
     | 5,525 views

    Prophecy concerning the second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ

    What We Believe: A recent Newsweek poll gauges Americans’ opinions on the Book of Revelation and end times: *36% believe the Book of Revelation contains “true prophecy,” while 47% say it is metaphorical. *55% think the faithful will be taken up to heaven in the rapture. *74% of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 25, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,045 views

    This message celebrates what makes us Christians and the diversity of the faith.

    (Read to Page 9) Truly a classic. If you are familiar with the story, how many people have read this book? If you are familiar with the story then you know that Dr. Seuss isn’t content to entertain us with stories of Whimsical fish. One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish Blue Fish was first ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Timely Support For Ministry-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 17, 2010
     | 3,691 views

    Part 1 of 2. Paul urgently needed Timothy’s support. Thus effective ministry requires timely support. But what the specifics? Timely support for ministry requires a Sacrifice to...

    TIMELY SUPPORT for MINISTRY-I—2Timothy 4:9-22 This section highlights some personal concerns of Paul the apostle in his last recorded letter. They entail concerns regarding certain named people both good & bad. Paul makes sure that Timothy is aware of their background so he is better able ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Everlasting Encouragement

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Aug 17, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,910 views

    It is so easy to become discouraged in our world, especially with the steady flow of bad news coming from the world around us, this sermon shows why the Christian has a supply of everlasting encouragement

    EVERLASTING ENCOURAGEMENT (All me sermons use illustrations from sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) How many times in life do we feel the weight of discouragement? I am fairly certain that every person sitting here this morning knows what a battle it is to stay ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Ultimate Family Reunion Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 6, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 55,757 views

    Joseph's reunion with his family is a good illustration of the reunion we will someday have in heaven.

    Introduction: A. How many of you have regular family reunions? 1. They can be interesting times, right? All the relatives in one place - telling the family stories and the family secrets. 2. Here are a few family reunion pictures I thought you might enjoy. 3. Picture: Transporting everyone to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Worthy Calling (Eph 4:1) Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 8, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,088 views

    We take time to consider just how worthy is the calling that we have received from God in Christ.

    Text I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, The Apostle Paul urges us to walking in a manner worthy of our calling. Before we move quickly on to what such a walk is like, let's take time to consider just how worthy ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Sailors Tale

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 26, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,332 views

    This is a first person narrative telling the story of Jonah

    September 19 is International Talk Like a Pirate Day, honest it really is www.talklikeapirateday.com. And it seemed like too good an opportunity to pass up. This is the a repeat of the message I preached last time it fell on a Sunday. We started with a clip from the Veggie Tales Jonah Movie which ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    When Our Faith Fails Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,830 views

    Part five focuses on how what we believes directly impact our faith using the story of Naaman.

    When Our Faith Fails Part 5 Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19; Introduction: This morning I will conclude my series titled “When Our Faith Fail”. This morning we will examine the last faith equation which states: Faith + Right Beliefs + Actions = Right Results.” In this equation ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Forget To Remember Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 22, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,281 views

    In this sermon, we notice that Peter encourages his readers to remember to be grounded in the truth, to remember that many of the writers of Scripture were eyewitnesses, and to remember that the Bible is inspired by God.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of an elderly gentleman who was telling his friend about a new restaurant he and his wife recently visited. 1. He said, “The food and the service were great!” 2. His friend asked, “What's the name of the restaurant?” 3. “Gee, I don't ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Truth About False Teachers Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,588 views

    In this sermon, we cover the entire second chapter and attempt to understand the methods and motives of false teachers.

    Introduction: A. The picture you are looking at is of Joe Cervantes, who was an officer with the Kewanee Police Department for 30 years. 1. On the desk in front of him is the assortment of stolen goods recovered from the home and office of a man named Roger “Tank” Harlow. 2. The story ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Messiah's Sense Of Urgency Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 1, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,377 views

    Jesus emphasizes to us that the urgency to spread the Gospel is greater than ever before.

    A Messiah's Sense of Urgency Text: Matthew 20:1-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: Richard Baxter, the Puritan preacher of the 17th century conveys the urgency, the zeal of Christian witness when he said, "I preached as never sure to preach again, and as a dying man to dying men!" 2. We can look ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Bookkeeping Nightmare

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,837 views

    Forgiveness is an act of understanding how much God has forgiven us; of the heart, making a changed spirit possible; and of the will, opening up all that God wants to do in us.

    First Baptist Church of Gaithersburg, MD, October 4, 1979; Cresthill Baptist Church, Bowie, MD, June 8, 1980; Calverton Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD, May 16, 1982; Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC November 24, 1985 Back in my early teen years I was a Monopoly freak. Not an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wise Enough To Seek Him Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 2, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,552 views

    Matthew now introduces us to a fascinating part of the story of the birth of Jesus by introducing a group of mysterious travelers who have come seeking Jesus. There are three things in this story that proved that they really were “Wise men."

    “Wise Enough to Seek Him” Matthew 2: 1-12 For many of us the joy and anticipation of the season has been reduced to figuring out what we can afford to give our loved ones. It is from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist