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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Blessings Of Giving

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 30, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 45,084 views

    Giving keeps our focus on God, our true Provider. It makes us channels of His blessings.

    Today we are into the subject of GIVING TO GOD. [Read 2 Cor 9:6-15] Giving don’t come naturally to most of us. We prefer to be at the receiving end. • Yet the Lord did say that it is more blessed to give than to receive. Not that receiving is not a blessing, but giving is MORE of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fountains Free Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 2, 2014
     | 5,688 views

    Shepherds live(d) a harsh life in the Negev. Water was key to the survival of the flock. Living water was key.

    1. Superman Vs. Batman There was an interesting article in Time magazine some time ago. It was about Superman -- and it seems this superhero has fallen on hard times lately. Even though, as a cartoon character he is the icon of DC comics he trails behind Batman in popularity. At DC Comics, Jim Lee, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Three Men Who Went To Church

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 28, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,833 views

    A sermon about the spiritual condition of those who attend church.

    "Three Men Who Went to Church" 1 Corinthians 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. Paul spoke of three different men in his letter to the church at Corinth; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dung In The Brownies Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 20, 2010
     | 5,584 views

    Exposition of 1 Cor 5:6-8, second in three part series on church discipline, regarding the purity of the Bride of Christ

    Text: 1 Corinthians 5:6-8, Title: Dung in the Brownies, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/12/10, AM A. Opening illustration: Joshua Harris, I Kissed Dating Goodbye, story of wedding, p. 13-14 B. Background to passage: this is in the middle of Paul’s teaching about some shortcomings in the church that Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Practices And Liberties

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Nov 14, 2011
     | 3,801 views

    A message about the liberties Christians have and the warning about causing others to stumble

    Christian Practices and Liberties Romans 14:1-23 Introduction First, I want to say that this passage of scripture is a tough one for me and I am preaching to me more than anyone else today Why? Because I have been guilty of what Paul tells us about in these passages. We see Paul present ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    The Missing Link

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,156 views

    Exposition of Ephesians 5 and John 15 regarding living the Spirit-filled Christian life out of the two most important texts that deal with the matter.

    Text: Eph 5:18, John 15:5-8, Title: The Missing Link, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/27/11, AM A. Opening illustration: read the story at the opening of The Spirit Filled Life, “I’m willing to bet there are millions of churchgoers across America who cannot confidently say they have experienced ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    The Cup

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,981 views

    The wrath that was due us fell on Him.

    (You can read all of Jonathan's sermons on blog.fhfbc.org or you can sign up for his Sermon of the Week by contacting jonrmcleod@gmail.com.) This sermon is based on chapter 3, “Looking Below the Surface,” in The Cross of Christ by John Stott. THE AGONY IN THE GARDEN OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    That Final Night - A Night Of Misunderstanding Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 27, 2011
     | 6,249 views

    What is our destiny as believers? Why do we follow Jesus? What does Jesus offer those who are obedient? As sinners, can we ever know the grace of God? ABSOLUTELY! Let's look at these verses...

    21 But behold, the hand of him who betrays Me is with Me on the table. 22 For the Son of Man goes as it has been determined, but woe to that man by whom He is betrayed!" 23 And they began to question one another, which of them it could be who was going to do this. 24 A dispute also arose among ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Create Sanctuary

    Contributed by Christopher Clarke on Feb 5, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,326 views

    How can we create sanctuary for those around us.

    Create Sanctuary 26 He also said, “This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. 27 Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. 28 All by itself the soil produces grain—first the stalk, then the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Extreme Makeover Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011
     | 6,458 views

    #10 in series on Colossians, and final in series on our church's purposes. Love is all.

    Colossians 3:12-14 – Extreme Makeover Today we are wrapping up our series on the 5 purposes of the church, but this isn’t the last that I’ll be mentioning them. Really, they need to be reviewed often, helping us stay on track for what God intends for Centreville Baptist. Even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Whom If Not Christ?

    Contributed by William Wyne on Dec 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,786 views

    The sermon is designed for the believer to trust in the presence and provision of Christ.

    There is a song that says: Where do I go when there’s nobody else to turn to? Who do I turn to when nobody wants to listen? Who do I lean on when there’s no foundation stable? I go to the rock, I know He’s able, I go to the rock. When the earth all around me is sinking sand, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Pressing On

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 29, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 25,056 views

    As another year comes to a close we need to press to become more like Jesus

    Pressing On Philippians 3:12-16 January 1, 2012 Morning Message A prudent question is one half of wisdom – Francis Bacon Are you closer to Christ today than you were on January 1, 2011? It seems like such a simple question but the answer is anything but simple. The question calls into ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "It Is Finished"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,166 views

    A sermon for Good Friday.

    John 19:16-30 “It Is Finished” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge UMC, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org We often speak of the Cross of Jesus Christ as a stark tragedy; as the most awful, wicked, and “out of place” thing that ever happened on this planet. And, in ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Burial: Death’s Demise Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,455 views

    In Romans 6:1–5, Paul shows three results that should be evident in a believers life because of the death of Christ. We see: 1) The Antagonist (v.1), 2) The Answer (v.2), and 3) The Argument explaining and defending that Answer (vv.3–5).

    Today we remember the sacrificial death of Christ. Yet, for Christians, there is a new reality that goes beyond mere remembrance. In Romans 6:1–5, Paul shows three results that should be evident in a believers life because of the death of Christ. We see: 1) The Antagonist (v.1), 2) The Answer ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Ruth Reaping (In The Field) Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 21, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,519 views

    God directs our paths and turns our trials into blessings; He works behind the scenes in Ruth chapter two. Ruth doesn't despair but gets to work.

    The tragic atmosphere of Ruth chapter one changes dramatically in chapter two. In the opening verses we see Ruth undaunted by her plight. She could have chosen Naomi’s despair and bitterness, but instead she looks to God’s provision as she heads for the fields. Ruth wasn’t a ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational