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  • Robert Cox avatar

    Crowns!

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Aug 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,840 views

    5 CROWNS WE SHOULD BE SEEKING

    1 Corinthians 9:25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.2 Timothy 2:5 Similarly, if anyone competes as an athlete, he does not receive the victor’s crown unless he competes ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Answer To Man's Great Hunger

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 18, 2012
     | 6,685 views

    When we analyze our deepest needs, I think we can agree that man has a gnawing hunger for both the physical and the spiritual. A person hungers for both food and material things AND for God and spiritual things, things like love, and peace within, and jo

    When we analyze our deepest needs, I think we can agree that man has a gnawing hunger for both the physical and the spiritual. A person hungers for both food and material things AND for God and spiritual things, things like love, and peace within, and joy. So most of man’s time and energy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Banyan Tree Series

    Contributed by Ryan Napalo on May 10, 2012
     | 9,275 views

    A Three Part Series with three important trees to teach your church the supporting roles they need to fill.

    The Banyan Tree. The Banyan is native to India, but they can be found in the United States and other parts of the world, especially Asia. It grows as a young tree and then, as it gets larger, the heavy limbs put forth roots which drop to the ground to form a secondary trunk to support the large ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Cost Of Freedom

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,753 views

    A sermon series on the book of Galatians. We have been blessed with freedon and the more you study this great book you will be enlightened.

    The Cost of Freedom Galatians 4:17-31 They zealously court you, but for no good; yes, they want to exclude you, that you may be zealous for them. 18 But it is good to be zealous in a good thing always, and not only when I am present with you. 19 My little children, for whom I labor in birth ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "The Priority Of Evangelism” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 7, 2012
     | 5,464 views

    Giving priority to the work of evangelism results in untold blessings.

    Over the years I’ve had the privilege to be involved in pastoring, one of the most amazing things I have had the privilege to witness is to see the difference that a newborn baby can make in the lives of people. I have seen, for example, parents who did not think their son’s wife was worthy of him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking The Test Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,215 views

    What happens after you hear the words of Jesus? Is your life different? Today as we study Mark's gospel we see how the Lord gives the disciples an opportunity to test how much the words of Jesus became life in them.

    When I was 15 I took a course at high school in how to drive a car. Drivers Education featured movies, texts, and lectures. At no time during this course did we set foot inside of an actual vehicle. Later, I took driver’s training where we tried out our skills behind the wheel. All this was ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Dealing With Diotrephes

    Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 17, 2011
     | 11,604 views

    John writes a letter that commends his friend Gaius, encourages him, and assures him that the troublemaker Diotrephes would be dealt with.

    VERSES 1-2 FROM JOHN WITH LOVE Once again we have John addressing himself as the elder, which is more a title of authority than speaking of age. He addresses his letter to his dear friend Gaius and once again, as we saw in his gospel and his first two letter, emphasizes LOVE. He declares that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Violent Take It By Force

    Contributed by Mike Aldaco on Feb 21, 2011
    based on 29 ratings
     | 81,704 views

    Passion For The Word of God

    THE VIOLENT TAKE IT BY FORCE Matt 11:12 INTRO: 1. In this chptr Jn the Baptist’s who is in prison sends a few of his disciples to Jesus to find out whether or not he was the Messiah, the Christ. a.) Jesus is approached by John's disciples & asked if He was "the one who would come" ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Joy Part 1 - These Chains Are Wings Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011
     | 3,791 views

    Joy Genome is a Lectio Continua through the epistle of Philippians. How can we have joy...always?

    Philippians 1:12-21 12 Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel. 13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. 14 Because of my chains, most of the brothers ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Service Or Serve-Us? Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 10, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,920 views

    Even within the churc we fall prey to the temptation to look after ourselves. Too often it is about what we get over what we give.

    1. Mark Twain once said that the only one who likes change is a baby with a wet diaper. That may be true, but change is inevitable. 2. Examples of change Service Stations have become Gas stations or Convenient stores – once full-service; now, self-service Grocery stores – bag and carry ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Knocked Down But Never Knocked Out

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Nov 14, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,848 views

    Message about continually moving forward in the midst of the storms

    KNOCKED DOWN BUT NEVER KNOCKED OUT Romans 8:31-39 INTRODUCTION One of my favorite movies of all time is the movie “Rocky.” The movie depicted the struggles of a club boxer who had raw but untapped skills. During a championship fight, defeat appeared certain for Rocky. Yet even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Savoring Christ In 2012

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 3, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,862 views

    Exposition of 2 Corinthians 3 regarding let 2012 be the year that we truly/newly see the glory of Christ and bask in it; this is what we were made for as individuals, but more so as a church!

    Text: 2 Cor 3:18, Title: Savoring Christ in 2012, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/1/2012, AM A. Opening illustration: Speak about beauty vs. sentimentality, C. S. Lewis goes on to say that observers of beautiful things long “to be united with the beauty we see, to pass into it, to receive it into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Silver Bullet 3

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 27, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,341 views

    Exposition of Numbers 21 regarding a warning for us, we are reminded of two paths.

    Text: Numbers 21:4-9, Title: Silver Bullet #3, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/26/11, AM A. Opening illustration: let’s use alcohol or gambling as an example of something where there is no explicit prohibition, but it is nevertheless a bad idea; slavery too B. Background to passage: remember back in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Great In God's Kingdom

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,404 views

    Pentecost 18(B) - Be great in God’s kingdom! This happens when you seek God’s truth. After learning God’s truth you will be eager to serve.

    BE GREAT IN GOD’S KINGDOM (Outline) September 14, 2008 -- PENTECOST 18 -- Mark 8:30-37 INTRO: In this life there is a lot of emphasis place on being important. The Olympics have just finished. The gold medal winners are the important ones. The fall football season continues. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    The Fine Art Of Generosity Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,353 views

    The message looks at the Christians need for Generosity.

    The test for many Christians becomes evident in the reaction they display when the topic turns from being Christ-like with our morals to being Christ-like with our money. Living in a society that is saturated with a materialistic mentality definitely does not help matters. Our culture portrays ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ