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  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    Living In Unbelief Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on May 16, 2011
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    Some people choose to live in unbelief. Given empirical evidence of a gracious God, they refuse to accept His free gift of grace.

    And He sent them away, immediately got into the boat with His disciples, and came to the region of Dalmanutha. Then the Pharisees came out and began to dispute with Him, seeking from Him a sign from heaven, testing Him. But He sighed deeply in His spirit, and said, “Why does this generation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Incredible And Imperceptible Growth Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on May 16, 2011
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    God's work is sometimes slow and almost imperceptible. What is His work in your life like?

    Then He came to Bethsaida; and they brought a blind man to Him, and begged Him to touch him. ðáñáêáëέù – to call alongside; to beg persistently So He took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the town. And when He had spit on his eyes and put His hands on him, He asked him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Unforgettable Moment Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on May 16, 2011
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    There are some events in our lives which are unforgettable. Such is the proclamation of Christ by Simon Peter at Caesarea Philippi. Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God!

    Now Jesus and His disciples went out to the towns of Caesarea Philippi; and on the road He kept on asking asked His disciples, saying to them, “Who do men say that I am?” So they answered, “John the Baptist; but some say, Elijah; and others, one of the prophets.” He said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Way To Life Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on May 16, 2011
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    Some save their lives only to lose it. Others lose their lives to save it. What a paradoxical message. Yet Jesus said it was necessary.

    Mark 8:31-38 The Way to Life Recent report from Vatican to priests: sermons must be short (10 min), pithy and topical. Aren’t you glad I’m not a Catholic because my sermons won’t be short nor topical! Introduction – Heaven An elderly couple passed away and found ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deny Ourselves? Take Up The Cross? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 27, 2011
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    This message is the sixth in a series that deals with some of the difficult sayings of Jesus. This message examines the meaning of denying yourself and taking up your cross.

    Sacrifice is a word that has the ability to send shivers down the spines of the majority of us. Of course Christians have reconciled themselves to the idea that this is a part of following Jesus. I would venture to say that our understanding of the concept of sacrifice is much different than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Forgot Their Lunch? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 18, 2012
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    A study of the Gospel of Mark 8: 11 – 21

    Mark 8: 11 – 21 Who Forgot Their Lunch? 11 Then the Pharisees came out and began to dispute with Him, seeking from Him a sign from heaven, testing Him. 12 But He sighed deeply in His spirit, and said, “Why does this generation seek a sign? Assuredly, I say to you, no sign shall be ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    “go For The Gold!” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 7, 2013
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    If our lives are going to count for God, we need to live with our eyes on the prize.

    God has a plan for our lives. We all have a “race marked out for us” (Hebrews 12:1). We are called to “Get In The Game.” But how can I make sure I am running the race that God has marked out for me? George W. Truett defined true success as “Knowing God’s will and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cost Of Living Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
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    Dominant Thought: Following Jesus means being willing to accept His plans for self-denial, and not being ashamed of the Lord Whose lifestyle and mission is contrary to the world's mode of thinking

    A guy was on a business trip and thought it would be nice to come home with a little gift for his wife. He stopped off at a perfume counter in a nice store. “How about some perfume?” he asked the clerk. She showed him a bottle of really nice perfume - $120. “Oooh, that’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Unanswerable Question

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 20, 2013
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    Not can God build a rock he can't pick up--- but What does it PROFIT a man. Uses a very Kool illustration of profit.

    THE UN-ANSWERABLE QUESTION MARK8:36 ((6631 Tan)) Napoleon's Impossible Story Napoleon often told this story: Once, while visiting a province he came on an old soldier with one arm severed, dressed in full uniform. On his uniform and proud fighter displayed the coveted Legion of Honor. "Where did ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “aim For Excellence!” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 21, 2013
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    If our lives are going to count for Christ, we must make being more like Him our aim in life.

    Last week, we began our consideration of the things that need to be true of us, as the people of God, if we are going to make sure that we “Get In The Game” for God and live lives that count for Christ. We said that we can know we’ve “Got Game” if we: Go for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “make The Commitment” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 21, 2013
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    If our lives are going to count for Christ, we need to make the daily commitment to live for Him as opposed to living for ourselves.

    We are thinking about how we, as believers, can “Get In The Game” for God and live lives that count for Christ. We said we can know we’ve “Got Game” if we: Go for the gold; Aim for excellence; Make the commitment; & Expect God to work. In “going for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Believing Heart

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 26, 2013
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    Unbelief is no small issue, you can be a Christian and still land up in hell because you failed to have belief in your Savior Jesus Christ and live your life in accordance to the standards given by the Lord.

    Trust that transcends human reasoning…. To feel that He is real and here! Mark 8:17"……Why do you reason because you have no bread? Do you not yet perceive nor understand? Is your heart still hardened?” There are the rare few who would look for a good spiritual feed (good ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    “expect God To Work!” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 28, 2013
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    When we are serious about daily deciding to Get In The Game for God, we can expect to see God work in our lives to bring about some wonderful exchanges.

    Today we will conclude our consideration of the things that need to be true of us, as the people of God, if we are going to make sure that we “Get In The Game” for God and live lives that count for Christ. We said that we can know we’ve “Got Game” if we: Go for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Beyond Death And Man’s Future Destiny-Part- 2 Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jan 29, 2013
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    Is anything worth more than your soul? Charles Spurgeon once said “Consider how precious a soul must be, when both God and the devil are after it

    Life beyond Death and Man’s future destiny-part- 2 "And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul? (Mark 8: 36, 37NLT) "For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world, and forfeit his life in the eternal kingdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Picking Up Your Christ Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 4, 2013
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    This sermon deals with 3 things we must do to be a disciple according to Jesus's invitation to come follow Him.

    Picking Up Your Cross Glenville 2/3/2013 Esther 4:1-16 Mark 8:34-38 We are in week 5 of our Insanity For Christ series. We have looked at Who Is God--Why Jesus, Who Am I-- Why Am I Here, What’s The Cost, Fanatic or Fair Weather Fan and today we look at Picking Up Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed