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  • Stephen Fournier avatar

    Fruit Of The Branches I Series

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Dec 14, 2007
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     | 4,615 views

    Series on John 15 pt. 10

    FRUIT OF THE BRANCHES I Series on John 15 pt. 10 John 15:4 2/25/07 God’s Word! This is God’s Word (Bible). God! Not the words of a man named Matthew, John or Paul, but God. God speaking to us. While many folks say they believe that this is God’s Word, it seems rather odd that their ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • David Owens avatar

    The Apostolic Ministry Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 7, 2008
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     | 7,014 views

    In 1 Corinthians 4, Paul brings to a conclusion the arguments he has been making since chapter one, as he seeks to bring unity to the divided church at Corinth.

    Introduction: A. There’s an old fable that goes like this… 1. A servant had two large water pots that he carried on either end of a pole slung across his shoulders. 2. One of the pots had a crack in it, so every day as he carried water to his master’s house, he arrived with one full pot and one ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Danny Rogers avatar

    Is Jesus First Place In Your Life? Series

    Contributed by Danny Rogers on Jan 16, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,445 views

    Much of the false teaching taking place in Colosse had to do with the minimizing of Jesus. Many people thought He was important but not essential. They had given Him a place in their lives, without recognizing that He demands first place. Jesus was promin

    Intro: There was an article in a national news paper a few years ago that featured a denomination that wanted to radically reach those who feel alienated from church. Using market research and focus groups, this denomination has designed weekly services that deliberately de-emphasize Jesus Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thanksgiving 2007

    Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Nov 19, 2007
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     | 3,076 views

    A sermon on thanking God...not just for all the "stuff" but for his interest in our lives.

    One birthday this week...and it is my daughter’s. She turns three on Thanksgiving Day. So, Happy Birthday to Suzy. One other housekeeping piece of business to take care of is this Wednesday evening about 5:15 I fully intend to open the church for prayer until about 6:00. This isn’t a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah Who Cautions His Disciples About Spiritual Blindness Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 11, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,105 views

    God cautions us about taking our eyes off of Him.

    A Messiah Who Cautions His Disciples About Spiritual Blindness Text: Matt. 16:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustrations: Most products we purchase have labels warning about improper use. I found a great list of these kinds of warnings. Believe it or not, these are all real. a. A label on a snow sled ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Put To, Put Off, Put On!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010
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    Put to, put off, put on!

    Reading: Colossians chapter 3 verses 1-25. • In the final two chapters of Colossians, • Paul moved into the practical application of the doctrines he had been teaching. • After all, it does little good if Christians declare and defend the truth, • But fail to demonstrate it in their lives. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Path Of Wisdom & Life Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 7, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,234 views

    In the Book of Proverbs, the words "path" & "way" (& their plurals) are found nearly 100 times. It is while we walk with God that we learn to enjoy the blessings of God.

    PROVERBS 2:9-22 THE PATH OF WISDOM AND LIFE A newspaper cartoon shows an AUTOMOBILE BALANCING PRECARIOUSLY over the edge of a cliff, with an embarrassed husband at the wheel and his disgusted wife sitting next to him. Meekly, he says to his wife, "Honey, there's got to be a lesson here ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Re-Birthday Presents Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 7, 2011
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     | 6,198 views

    Each one of us needs the gifts of the others in the body for our own wholeness, as well as for the health and optimal functioning of the whole church. And all of these gifts are to be used in love.

    How many of you can remember building things when you were little? At my house we had Lincoln logs and tinker toys and cedar blocks, and I could spend all day building houses. I always envied the kids who had Meccano sets, you know, the metal strips with holes in them that you could put together ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Doane Brubaker avatar

    Give’em A Brake

    Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Mar 30, 2007
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     | 3,188 views

    We suffer relational wrecks when we drive carelessly. Highway safety tips provide spiritual parallels for navigating relationships. One of my guys with the public works department set up some signs on the platform for this one.

    “Give ‘em a Brake” Colossians 3:1-15 A news story out of St. Louis last year began… "He was a loving father and loved his grandkids," Linda Heath never imagined Wednesday would mark the first time she referred to her husband of 31 years in the past tense.” On April 26, 2006 Henry Heath was ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Michael Hollinger avatar

    Greed: His Heart Will Go On Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Apr 15, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,644 views

    Greed is the opposite of trust in God.

    Title: Greed: His Heart Will Hold On Text: Heb 13:5 MP: Holding on to Jesus is better than holding onto anything else. Outline: 1. Intro: Tax Day the Scariest Day of the Year a. Lincoln Shot / Titanic Sank b. Wrong Auditee c. Money stirs up lots of emotions 2. Text: Two simple truths, but the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Why Didn't God Answer My Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,272 views

    3 of 4 on tough questions. This message deals with prayer and why God sometimes does not hear us.

    Tough Questions � Real Answers Why Didn’t God Answer My Prayer? April 29, 2007 A pastor named David Asch often went to the library to study. On a recent trip he saw a car with a bumper sticker was parked in the first space, so it was unmistakable � you saw it the moment you pulled into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is Hell Real?

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Mar 4, 2007
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     | 3,900 views

    Our vision of a loving God makes the idea of a punitive Hell very unnerving for us. Jesus speaks of God’s love, but he also tells us in the Gospels about God’s punishment for sinners.

    Additional Text: Genesis 15:1-18 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) Is Hell Real? Our vision of a loving God makes the idea of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Derek Melanson avatar

    #6 -- Security Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 10, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 25,954 views

    It is in God that we find and have security.

    A Secure World? Do you think we live in a secure world? If you don’t, you’re not alone. And let’s face it, there isn’t much reason to feel secure about our world. The conflict in the Middle East has reached what is likely an uneasy ceasefire. British authorities recently discovered, and thankfully ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W. Alderman avatar

    Looking Unto Jesus

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 15, 2007
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     | 12,869 views

    This is a message from my Hebrews Comentary that shows "the sin that doth so easily beset us"

    LOOKING UNTO JESUS Hebrews 12:1-17 This chapter is introduced with the transitional word, “Wherefore” which strongly connects back to the eleventh chapter which is known for its treatment of the subject of faith. In hermeneutics, one may recognize a principle that is called, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    Defeating The Darkness Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,099 views

    This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.

    The metaphors of darkness and light are widely used in the world of literature. Dylan Thomas wrote, “Do not go gentle into that good night; rage, rage against the dying of the light.” One of the most often repeated image patterns in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet involves the interplay of light ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free