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  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Baptism

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 13,951 views

    The Meaning of Baptism

    Acts 2:38-39 October 3, 2004 Baptism Last Easter we baptized 3 young adults & if you remember I preached about the meaning of baptism that Sunday. You may not remember what I said, but you may remember these little vials of water. They have the verse from Acts 2: "Repent and be baptized, ...read more

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    The Lighthouse

    Contributed by James May on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 80 ratings
     | 47,362 views

    The church is the "Keeper of the Flame". We must never allow the light of the gospel to grown dim or to go out.

    The Lighthouse by Pastor Jim May Isaiah 9:2 "The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined." Years ago there was a song written by Ronnie Hinson that went something like this: There’s a lighthouse ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Are You The One ?

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Dec 11, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,742 views

    Christmas Sermon - Which Jesus do you want for Christmas

    I have a secret to tell you. I’ve picked out a present for my wife, Linda. I am getting her a beautiful 2 caret diamond ring in a platinum setting. It looks great! I admit that it isn’t exactly what she asked for, but I searched and searched on-line and just couldn’t find anywhere where I could get ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lessons Learned For The Easter Story Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,042 views

    Looking at the Easter story from our point of view.

    Lessons Learned From The Easter Story Scriptures: Matt. 21:8-9; Matt. 26:14-16; Luke 22:42-44; 47-51; Luke 23:12 Introduction What does the celebration of Easter mean to you? Is it about the Easter eggs hunt for the kids? Is it about the new clothes that we go out and purchase just ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The God I Don't Believe In

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 31, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,741 views

    You believe in a God who doesn’t exist if you believe He is like you, you can ignore Him or take Him for granted, He does not love you and will do anything to save you.

    It was another one of those articles, "How to Get People to Come to Church in the ’90’s." It said you need to help them raise their self-esteem, teach them to handle anger, to deal with depression, to save their marriages, give them strength to face all kinds of trouble in this world. All of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following Jesus To The Tomb Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 31, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,848 views

    By following Jesus to the tomb we learn that it’s okay to shed some (1) tears over life’s loses, but that our tears must eventually give way to the (2) truth.

    Following Jesus to the Tomb My wife has a lot of shoes. That may not surprise you. One pair of shoes in particular, however, is unique. She’s had them since high-school, and written on the heal with white-out pen is the inscription G22. In fact, all of the girls on my wife’s old pom squad have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Getting Real With Your Enemies Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,156 views

    Opposition actually helps us grow. Hostility is destructive not only of others, but also of one’s self; and it spreads without reason. Jesus named its absurdity and then left it in the hands of God. Montgomery Hills Baptist Church

    Stress strengthens. That is a physical fact. It is also a spiritual truth. Stress strengthens. When we face opposition, we grow. When we deal with differences, we become stronger. Strange as it may sound, give thanks when you are opposed! For stress strengthens; enmity empowers; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Christ In A Crisis

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Sep 13, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 11,019 views

    This is a sermon that deals with troubles and how we should handle them when they come.

    Finding Christ in the Crisis Mark 6:45-51 This week, as all of you are aware is the 6th anniversary of 9/11. A time that will go down in history as one of the top crisis in recent times. Many people lost their lives in this tragedy. But this week as I watched the documentaries of this historic ...read more

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    Come To The Celebration Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 18, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 15,453 views

    This is the first sermon in a series of five to help my congregation become more outward focused. It is based on the church outreach program titled - "Outflow".

    Come To The Celebration – Overflowing Outreach We want to welcome you to our church service today. We are glad you are here! We don’t believe that you are here by accident. We believe that God has brought you here today for a purpose. Today is a special day in our church. Today is a day of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Thin Red Line Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on May 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,424 views

    The Law, above all else, says that to be a sinner is to be a transgressor of the Law. There is no way around it, the Law of the Bible has announced the just sentence of death. What is there to do?

    Series: The Line in the Sand Message Title: The Thin Red Line Scripture: Romans 3:22-24 22 This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and are justified freely by his grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Healing School: Signs And Wonders Today Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on May 31, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,321 views

    The goal of today’s message is to convince you through laying a strong Biblical foundation that healing is God’s will today. Because Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever - and He is the Lord who heals us - He is still healing the sick today.

    HEALING SCHOOL #1: SIGNS AND WONDERS TODAY DOES GOD STILL HEAL TODAY? There are many people who don’t believe that God still heals today. This may be because of (a) personal experience or (b) wrong teaching. THE BIG IDEA: The goal of today’s message is to convince you through laying a strong ...read more

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  • Lee Henry avatar

    How Long O Lord

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,115 views

    This psalm shows us how we can overcome our despair through faith in God.

    How Long O Lord Psalm 13 “How long O Lord?” Four times in this brief psalm, David makes this plaintive cry. “How long O Lord?” This psalm was, no doubt, written during a low point in David’s life. Possibly during the time when Saul is pursuing David to try to kill him. This story is told in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Bible: Powerful Enough To Change Your Life Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Nov 15, 2006
     | 3,645 views

    The Bible shows us how to be saved and how to live

    This is a Plagiarized Sermon: Using material from Steve May’s Sermon, other books, God, and have even stolen some material from my own life. Dusty Bible illustration (blow dust off of my “most important book”) • The word Bible never appears in the Bible. It comes from the Latin word biblia, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Out Of The Rubble

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,367 views

    Sermon on recovery

    Heb. 11:32 Judges 13-16 Unfortunately history is full of stories about people who at the peak of their career do something which jeopardizes everything they have achieved. In my adult life I have watched politicians loose their influence and even offices, (Nixon and Clinton), I have witnessed ...read more

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    Divine Dinner

    Contributed by David Welch on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,477 views

    Message on the basic elements surrounting communion or the Lord’s Supper

    Chico Alliance Church March 7, 2004 Pastor David Welch "The Divine Dinner" Review Paul included some answers to issues raised by the believers at Corinth. Questions about marriage. Questions about eating meat offered to idols and Christian liberty. Questions about Worship in the church The three ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance