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  • Colin Coombs avatar

    He Is Risen

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Mar 24, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,391 views

    A look at the first seven words of the risen Saviour to His disciples (and us)bringing encouragement and challenge.

    John 20:1 – 16 Easter! Christ is risen from the dead! In consequence, because He lives, we also live! Halleluiah. What a glorious hope the believer has. Christ is risen – and because of that, we live! There are two aspects of this wonderful life that is now ours, and both are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Brian Black avatar

    Easter - Experience It!

    Contributed by Brian Black on Apr 12, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 18,844 views

    An Easter sermon challenging people to not just acknowledge and celebrate Easter, but to experience the life changing power of the resurrection.

    Easter means different things to different people. For some it’s about bunnies and eggs – completely secular. For others, it’s about family get-togethers – represents comfort and the warmth of home. And to a few, it’s just another day – completely atheistic . . . God is not involved. But to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • C.A. McCracken avatar

    From The Blessing Of Bethany, To The Promise Of Pentecost

    Contributed by C.a. Mccracken on Mar 22, 2005
    based on 134 ratings
     | 15,511 views

    This sermon challenges individuals to not be satisfied with their current spiritual status, but to go beyond Bethany to their own personal Pentecost.

    “From The Blessing Of Bethany, to The Promise Of Pentecost" Luke 24:44-53 44 And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • ROBERT SIMMONS avatar

    Seeking The Presence Of God

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 15,464 views

    Challenge for congregation to become a presence-driven body that longs for, seeks after, and embraces the presence of God.

    Seeking the Manifest Presence – Ezekiel 48:35 Ezekiel 48:35 "The city shall be 18,000 cubits round about; and the name of the city from that day shall be, `The LORD is there.’ " · These words may be used as a test as well as a text. · They may serve for examination as well as consolation, and at ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Wes Richard avatar

    Church House Or Courthouse? Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 13, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,164 views

    I Corinthians 6 challenges us to follow the way of the cross in dealing with contentious issues within the church

    Several years ago, on a Sunday morning, I was responsible for the children’s story. I wanted to help the children think about Jesus as their friend, so I began with this question: Who would you go to if you had a problem? One child said he would go to his grandma. Another said he would go to ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Derek Melanson avatar

    An Impossible Joy

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 25,189 views

    Joy is a gift from God, is never experienced without challenges, and is something we are called upon to share.

    “An Impossible Joy” Luke 1: 39 – 45 Introduction A few weeks ago I heard on the news that there were impossibly huge line-ups as the new Sony Play Station came into stores. Some people apparently waited in line for days, even missing work to do so. Can you imagine doing this for a video game? And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    Why Should I Give My Treasure, Talents, And Time? Series

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Sep 17, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 35,694 views

    Basic challenge of discipleship in those three areas we think are our own: treasure, time, talents!

    Title: “Why Should I Give of my Treasure, Time, and Talents?” Script: Mt. 25:14-30 Type: Series – Part VI Where: GNBC 6-30-02/Reworked 9-21-08 Intro: Recently my wife and kids and I received an updated version of the old game Monopoly. Carol’s brother sent us an edition with all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Thinking Outside The Box Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,228 views

    In the parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus challenges his followers to be creative in their neighborly love and to think outside the box.

    Luke 10:28-37 “Thinking Outside the Box” INTRODUCTION [Enter to theme song of Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood, “It’s A Beautiful Day In the Neighborhood.” Sit down, replace shoes with athletic shoes, and slip on a cardigan sweater] From the late 60’s to 2001, Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood was a staple ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Moore avatar

    Have Ye Not Read? Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Oct 31, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,940 views

    This sermon challenges Christians to read their Bibles, showing how the Lord will hold us to account by His Word

    Introduction: This evening I want to begin a little series that I have labeled “A Series of Queries.” It is really a brief look at some of the questions Jesus posed to His hearers throughout His earthly ministry. It was not unusual for Jesus to answer a question with a question, and this He did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Cultivating Connection Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,998 views

    We’re focused on so many things outwardly that it’s a challenge for us to focus inwardly.

    This past week my wife got me an amazing little device… you’ve probably heard of it… it’s called an iPhone. It’s remarkable. You can connect to anything… anywhere. There’s one button for email … another text… (one button connection with the thousand contacts I have on my phone.. … some I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Green avatar

    Discover The Light

    Contributed by Mark Green on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,107 views

    To discover the light of the incarnation and how the incarnation challenges us to know Christ, live abundantly and be consumed by Him.

    (Begin with all lights in worship center off) Darkness. Have you ever been in a place so dark that it felt as if you could reach out and touch the darkness? I’ve been out in the deep woods after dark and I remember not being able to see my hand in front of my face. That was dark. On Thanksgiving ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Shane Facemyer avatar

    Doing What You Want To Do

    Contributed by Shane Facemyer on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,390 views

    A Message given at New Years but can be done anytime you want to challenge people to spiritual maturity.

    Happy New Year Did anyone, besides me, eat too much? I’m glad to say, the house is beginning to get back to normal (whatever normal may be in our house, can I get an Amen?) Tuesday, the children will be getting back to their normal routines, as will we. My New Year’s Resolutions 1 - Drink ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    Prayer, Introduction, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 22, 2007
     | 3,125 views

    Introduction to this series on prayer. A challenge to the listeners, you will get out of prayer what you put into it.

    Introduction to Prayer Part 1 Text: John 16:26-27 1. I will recommend several books for you to read. a. Some books I agree with everything the authors teach. With others I do not. I have learned to take what ministers to me and leave the rest. Sometimes it’s a matter of having ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Michael Trask avatar

    The Owner And His Managers

    Contributed by Michael Trask on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,152 views

    God is the owner of all things, we are his managers. Knowing this is not only a great comfort, but also a challenge.

    What do we mean when we say that we own something? We mean that it is in our possession; that we have bought and paid for it; that it is ours to keep and ours to do with as we please; we are the owners; it belongs to us. We know what it means to own something. Of course, there’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    The Struggle Of Prayer

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 23,990 views

    A sermon from the series "Lord Teach Us To Pray." This fifth message deals with the challenges and struggle to pray.

    The Struggle of Prayer Luke 11:1 KJV And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. Mark 14:32-42 KJV And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal