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  • Jason Jones avatar

    A Model For Corporate Worship 2 Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 14, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,016 views

    Exposition of the rest of Nehemiah 8:1-12 about the crucial elements of corporate worship

    Text: Nehemiah 8:1-12, Title: A Model for Corporate Worship 2, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/18/07, PM A. Opening illustration: Run through a host of how-to books about church models and such: Purpose-Driven Church, When God Builds a Church, Simple Church, Comeback Churches, Effective Evangelistic Churches, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Conclusion Of The Matter Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,823 views

    This sermon seeks to challenge people who have not come to a conclusion about their relationship with God to do so in the face of Paul’s conclusion that all alike are guilty of sin.

    Do you ever come to any conclusions about any matters? Do you ever come to any conclusion about things that matter? I mean, do you ever come to any meaningful conclusions about anything that really matters? When I look out at you from my perspective this morning, I honestly have to ask you this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Grace

    Contributed by David Trexler on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,475 views

    Jesus would probably find it very difficult today to find a church willing to have him as their pastor.

    Sermon for Luke 15:1-10 September 16, 2007 Jesus would probably find it very difficult today to find a church willing to have him as their pastor. You see, Jesus didn’t fit in the mold of what the church people (the Scribes and Pharisees) thought a religious leader should look like, or act like. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why Does God Allow Suffering?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,068 views

    Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re the only ones who can take it."

    Why Does God Allow Suffering? by Paul Fritz James 1:2-1:3 Suffering - To experience adverse effects of something unpleasant. To feel pain, grief or discomfort. Illustration:Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re the only ones who can take ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Baptism In The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by George Rennau on Sep 26, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,485 views

    God’s Spirit and God’s word always agree. In spite of someone experience we have to follow the WORD.

    THE BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT THIS MORNING I WANT TO TALK WITH YOU ABOUT GOD’S EMPOWERING PRESENCE Some of the thoughts I will Share were inspired by Dr. George Wood AS a Pentecostal… I believe that the Holy Spirit Empowers US 1. deepening our worship to the lord by giving us a language of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Calls The Sinner

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 13, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,215 views

    Pentecost 3(A) - Jesus calls the sinner unto eternal life and into kingdom work.

    JESUS CALLS THE SINNER (Outline) June 17, 2007 PENTECOST 3 Matthew 9:9-13 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: Jesus was always, always busy about his father’s business. That is to say – his heavenly Father. Not matter where Jesus would always seek out and save ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Giving Thanks For What God Has Done Series

    Contributed by Michael Prescott on Mar 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,486 views

    We thank God for many things but do we thank him for the most important thing?

    Colossians 1:12 Introduction For several weeks now, we’ve been working our way through Paul’s prayer for the church in Colossae. And thus far, what an awesome prayer it has been. Let’s take a look back at this prayer up to this point. How many people in your life would benefit if you prayed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Devout Man's Need Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Apr 9, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,407 views

    To make clear that every man need to know Jesus Christ as Savior.

    A DEVOUT MAN’S NEED Acts 10:1-8 My brothers and my sisters, many of us know someone that we consider devout. You know the person that don’t swear, drink, nor cheat on his taxes. In fact they are honest and trustworthy too. I tell you if anyone acts like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Just Can Not Do Enough

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 17, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,751 views

    This sermon gives a definition of what would be required for ones conversion if it were possible to earn salvation.

    YOU JUST CAN’T DO ENOUGH Pastor W. Max Alderman Text: Luke 10: 25-37. Introduction: I am sure that you have heard the expression, "You just can’t do enough". In regards to this study, we are shown that in regards to earning our own salvation, we just can not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    At Jesus' Feet

    Contributed by Alton Coleman on Feb 1, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,154 views

    Everything we need can be found at the feet of Jesus Christ.

    At Jesus’ Feet Scripture Reading: Luke 7:36-50 Introduction: Almost everyone has some special place they would like to be (i.e., Hawaii, Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, etc.). Of all the wonderful and beautiful places that our Lord has created, the most wonderful place for a person to be is at ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Effective Personal Ministry Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,517 views

    Exposition of Acts 9:32-43 regarding Peter’s ministry in Lydda and Joppa healing the sick and raising the dead

    Text: Acts 9:32-43, Title: Effective Personal Ministry, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/10/08, AM A. Opening illustration: In all the recent church growth and development books a common thread that runs through them is how to get all the members in your church to be ministers and involved in ministry—to move ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Christ Alone

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Feb 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,477 views

    The Scriptures are trustworthy. They are the truth and they declare to us that we do not have to work to earn mercy! Our hope rests in Christ alone!

    In Christ Alone, Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 Introduction I read the story of a 3-year-old little girl who used the word “salvation” in a conversation one day. Her mother was surprised to hear such a word come from such a little girl so she asked her daughter if she understood what the word meant. “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Body By Jesus

    Contributed by David Ward on May 13, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,430 views

    BIG IDEA: We need the body of Christ in order to mature in Christ

    INTRODUCTION: "White Line Syndrome" is a phenomenon I first encountered when playing basketball in a kid’s league years ago. How it works is, late in the game our coach would call a time-out, and instruct us in what we were to do once play resumed. I remember how clear his instructions sounded in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Need The Fire

    Contributed by Tr Precht on May 15, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,631 views

    We need the fire that only God can give us, The Fire of The Holy Ghost

    Intro: It has been said that: "Today is the first day of the rest of your life". And if that is true, then today is a day that God has ordained that there may be an encounter with Him that can forever change the way that you live for God! Depending on how you came to this service and what you came ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Heart Of A Servant

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,335 views

    God ministers his grace to others through our service to the body of Christ. This sermon is for a service of appreciation for volunteers at a downtown mission church in Toronto, Canada

    1 Peter 4: Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational