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  • Rick Lancaster avatar

    Paul's Introduction Series

    Contributed by Rick Lancaster on Jun 22, 2007
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     | 3,345 views

    Paul’s introduction to the book of Romans is a beautiful beginning to this amazing epistle depicting god’s grace and righteousness.

    Paul’s Introduction Romans 1:1-7 Greeting • Say hello to someone • Today start new study through Romans o Believed by many to be the greatest book of the Bible o Has had profound impact on many  Augustine – 3rd Century  Martin Luther – 1500s - Protestant Reformation  John ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Death Of Jesus

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 10, 2007
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     | 5,024 views

    It focuses on the brutal events that led up to his crucifixion. Because without His death we wouldn’t have a resurrection. And without the resurrection we wouldn’t have new life

    The death Jesus died Intro: Today is Palm Sunday. It’s the Sunday before Jesus death and resurrection. It’s the day we call the triumphant entry into Jerusalem as the promised messiah. It was the day they publicly proclaimed Him as messiah. It was the day he publicly admitted he was messiah. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    I Sing Because

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 13, 2007
    based on 38 ratings
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    The Bible is filled with instances of singing. It was an vital part of the worship of Israel, and now is an essential part of the worship of the church.

    Psalm 96:1; 98:1; 149:1 I SING BECAUSE Singing is as universal as any activity individuals participate in. A seminary student was leading the music for a small church. His first Sunday "jitters" became apparent after the choir completed a beautiful special number. Relieved, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Design And Function Of The Church

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007
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     | 8,596 views

    Examines the purpose of the church and believer’s individual responsibility.

    THE DESIGN AND FUNCTION OF THE CHURCH - Matthew 16:13-20 In preparation for this message, I did a study and found that the first time the word “church” is used in the Bible is in the passage we just read. Matthew 16:18 is the first verse in the Bible where we find the word “church” used. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Banquet

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007
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     | 4,732 views

    An examination of the slavation God has offered us; it’s benefits, and the responsibilities of those who are His disciples.

    THE GREAT BANQUET - Read Luke 14:15-24 As we look at this passage of Scripture, we notice Jesus telling a parable about a man who prepared a large banquet. I mean, this man pulled out all the stops. He fixed things up nice. He had the caterers prepare the meal. His servants decorated the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Empty Cross Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,741 views

    In all human history Jesus Christ was the only one qualified to die for the sins of mankind.

    This is Easter morning, a time to remember the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. To appreciate resurrection, must His understand death w/o- death, there could be no resurrection w/o- resurrection- death not significant In all human history … Jesus the man, who was Christ the God, was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Who Is Your Go-To Guy? Series

    Contributed by Jay Winters on Aug 1, 2007
     | 3,540 views

    This sermon talks about Luke’s account of the giving of the Lord’s Prayer. It approaches the subject of prayer and how we often neglect to go to our *best* go-to guy, God.

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three in One who grants us good gifts. Amen. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ When was the last time you had to ask someone for help? Who was it that you asked? Did they say “yes”? Did they turn you away? I had to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Locusts And Wild Honey

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 30, 2006
     | 6,236 views

    Sometimes in life you eat honey, sometimes wild locusts, but both can be with God’s help, very nutritional.

    Locusts and Wild Honey Judges 14:9 And he took thereof in his hands, and went on eating, and came to his father and mother, and he gave them, and they did eat: but he told not them that he had taken the honey out of the carcase of the lion. Mark 1:6 And John was clothed with camel’s hair, and with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Blessing Of Discipline Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Oct 4, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,462 views

    This message addresses the blessing that comes to those who as disciples of Christ embrace personal discipline.

    Introduction: Bill Cowher took over as the head football coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1992. He quickly showed himself to be a man with a future. In fact, he currently enjoys the longest tenure in the NFL as a head coach with the same team -- which now stands at 14 seasons. Under his guidance ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Respond Humbly Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Oct 12, 2006
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     | 5,006 views

    This message explores the contrast of the Pharisee and the tax collector, helping us see why humility matters.

    “Respond Humbly” (Luke 18:9-14) Humility. It seems to be a distant character trait in our world today, doesn’t it? Even in our circle of churches, pride can creep in and become way too evident in our midst. Sometimes when I look around at our Christian culture, it reminds of this video… [Show ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Evil Champion

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,730 views

    1 Samuel 17:8 And he stood and cried unto the armies of Israel, and said unto them, Why are ye come out to set your battle in array? am not I a Philistine, and ye servants to Saul? choose you a man for you, and let him come down to me. 9 If he be able

    THE EVIL CHAMPION I Samuel 17: 24 When the Israelites saw the man, they all ran from him in great fear. 25 Now the Israelites had been saying, "Do you see how this man keeps coming out? He comes out to defy Israel. The king will give great wealth to the man who kills him. He will also give him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    21st Century Sabbath Keeping Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,393 views

    What does the Sabbath have to do with us today? And are we commanded to keep it? Find out more in this exposition from Luke 6.

    ¡§21st Century Sabbath Keeping¡¨ (Luke 6:1-11) If you¡¦ve read our focus passage before today, you¡¦ll know one of the key words is the word ¡¥Sabbath.¡¦ You probably know it is mentioned 6 times, and you probably know it is the apparent centerpiece of the debate going on between Jesus and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Amazing Grace Sunday

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 20, 2007
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     | 2,822 views

    As we celebrate the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the British slave trade, God is calling us to abolish modern day slavery

    Amazing Grace Sunday February 18, 2007 Exodus 3:7-8 Amazing Grace is probably one of the best loved Hymns of all time. I understand it has been recorded on at least 1100 albums; there are almost 1000 arrangements for the song. After singing the hymn at Woodstock, Arlo Guthrie said “I’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Church Order

    Contributed by Mike Gillett on Feb 28, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,731 views

    Corinth has been long noted as a church with problems… and one of those problems was disruptions, disruptions during worship.

    I read Warren Wiersbe exposition of this passage and some of the comments are from him and Richard Pratt, "Holman New Testament Commentary." I Cor. 11:1-16 "Church Order" He came shuffling in… the service had already begun… almost no one noticed him yet everyone noticed him. He smelled of B.O., ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gift Of Mercy Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Mar 8, 2007
    based on 41 ratings
     | 20,205 views

    This sermon is the fourth in a series of ten on Motivational Spiritual Gifts which communicates the characteristics of the Gift of Mercy in order to allow the Holy Spirit opportunity to reveal this gift to those who have it.

    Today is Mother’s day and the most appropriate spiritual gift to talk about is that of showing mercy. Whether it’s a skinned knee or a broken heart mothers are the ones we usually turn to for compassion and love. However, there are just as many men who have the heart gift of showing mercy as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist