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  • Jason Jones avatar

    Sharp Contention Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 4, 2008
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     | 4,434 views

    Exposition of Acts 15:36-41 regarding the disagreement that Paul and Barnabas had over whether or not to take John Mark with them

    Text: Acts 15:36-41, Title: Sharp Contention, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/7/08, AM A. Opening illustration: they called it the first church of laying on of hands and healing (see below) B. Background to passage: Theological conflict settled. Church rejoicing in unity and freedom. And the heart of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kwame Kilpatrick And Great Falls In The Bible

    Contributed by David Parks on Sep 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,946 views

    Like King Saul, He seemed like a man with an incredible future but in the end he fell

    KWAME KILPATRICK AND GREAT FALLS IN THE BIBLE Text: 2:Samuel 1:27 INTRODUCTION: 1. This was a historic week for the state of Michigan. After months of controversy, the Mayor of Detroit plead guilty to two felony counts of lying under oath and accepted a sentence of 4 months in jail forfeiture of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Total

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,027 views

    This series will examine seven areas that we need to give up to God’s control if we are to follow Jesus in holistic community. This sermon begins by focusing on the importance of seven as a symbol of being complete or totally used by God.

    7UP: TOTAL Revelation 1:17-20 September 7, 2008 A woman went into the doctor’s office for a condition that had been going on for 7 days. She was assigned to the new doctor in the office. At exactly 7 minutes after he went in to see her, she came running out of the room and screaming as she ran ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Have A Healthy Heart

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 11, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,028 views

    Pentecost 15(B) - Have a healthy heart! Recognize our problems. Recognize God’s solution.

    HAVE A HEALTHY HEART (Outline) August 24, 2008 -- PENTECOST 15 -- Mark 7:1-8 INTRO: How is your heart? Today, more than ever people are keenly aware of the importance of having a healthy heart. Exercise helps our hearts to be healthy. Beyond that there is medicine or even procedures ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Judgment In The Garden Series

    Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Sep 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,942 views

    This message in Genesis tells us of man’s original sin. Our first message told us about the original sin that was committed by Satan. This message will focus in-depth into how Satan tempts us to doubt, deception and desire that results in damnation. Bu

    DOUBT Verse one gives us a red flag warning from the very start about the character of Satan. He is identified as the serpent in this passage. This is an obvious case of Satan manifesting himself in the form of an animal. Angels are able to take physical forms; remember that Abraham was ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Understanding Revelation #5 Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 18, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,773 views

    In Revelation Chapters 6-7, we see the seven seals opened, with Jesus Christ, the powerful rider on the white horse, going forth conquering and to conquer.

    SESSION #5 – REVELATION CHAPTER 6 – THE SEVEN SEALS: “Now we are to launch into the deep, and our business is not so much to fathom it as to let down our net and take a draught. We shall only hint at what seems most obvious.” (Matthew Henry). “Now I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals; and ...read more

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    What Do You Think?

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Sep 26, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,019 views

    A sermon for the 20th Sunday after Pentecost, proper 21, series A. The Parable of the Two Sons

    20the Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 21] September 28, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, You sent your Son, Jesus the Christ, into our world to reveal your will for our lives and to redeem ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Baptism Message (Adult)

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Oct 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,382 views

    Baptism is an outward act, with visible elements, that is key to the inward attitude and acceptance into God’s kingdom.

    Baptism Before performing a baptism, the pastor approached the young father and said solemnly, "Baptism is a serious step. Are you prepared for it?" "I think so," the man replied. "My wife has made appetizers and we have a caterer coming to provide plenty of cookies and cakes for all of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Comparison Of Matthew And Luke On The Parable Of The Great Banquet

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 9, 2008
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     | 16,151 views

    A sermon for the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost, proper 23, Series A

    22nd Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 23] October 12, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the death and resurrection of your Son, Jesus the Christ, you have poured out your redeeming grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Is Your Lifestyle Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,641 views

    A look at the lifestyle a Christian should have and how the church has such a tremendous role to prepare us for the world and it’s ways.

    ILLUSTRATION: JUDGE NOT . . . A small-town prosecuting attorney called his first potential juror to the stand in a trial -- a grand-motherly, elderly woman. He approached her and asked, "Mrs. Williams, do you know me?" She responded, "Why, yes, I do know you, Mr. Bryant. I’ve known you since ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Turning The World Upside Down Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,200 views

    Exposition of Acts 17:1-15 regarding the second missionary journey in Thessalonica and Berea

    Text: Acts 17:1-15, Title: Turning the World Upside Down, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/12/08, AM A. Opening illustration: our baseball team turns the world upside down every time we play B. Background to passage: Having been freed with some dignity after being so spitefully treated (1 Thess 2:2) our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dead Man Talking

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,221 views

    An Easter message focusing on what Jesus said and did after he rose from the dead.

    Dakota Community Church April 12, 2009 Dead Man Talking John 20:1-18 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Father, Forgive Them

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,004 views

    Jesus’ first cry on the cross ushered in His ministry of intercession for the world. He has not ceased to intercede for us. Man’s greatest need is the forgiveness of our sin.

    Jesus prayed, "Father, forgive them..." (Luke 23:34). This was the first recorded cry of Jesus on the cross. • It sums up the reason He was there. It encapsulates the meaning of the cross. • He was asking God to give men what they needed most – forgiveness of their sin. • Jesus is going to pay ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I've Just Seen Jesus

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,163 views

    The choices....we can have Jesus as an illusion, idol,or we can have him as God.

    1Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. 2So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Experiencing The Resurrection Of Christ

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Apr 18, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,750 views

    Today I am going to outline the three principles from our passage that if followed will lead us to experience the resurrection of Christ: 1. PURSUE CHRIST ALONE (16: 1-2) 2. PROCEED BEYOND THE OBSTICLES (16: 3-4) 3. PROVIDE THE RESURRECTION MESSAG

    “EXPERIENCING THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST” “Resurrection Sunday” Mk. 16: 1-8, 10-11 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Introduction: • Discuss the pain of almost losing my son at birth. Discuss how difficult it was to have my hopes and dreams taken away and then discuss how wonderful it was the day I took ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox