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  • Rick Finitzer avatar

    Nothing But Nets

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008
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     | 3,927 views

    Jesus one day asked His disciples to drop their nets and follow can we do no less in our devotion to Him?

    Cornerstone Church June 8, 2008 “NOTHING BUT NETS” Mark 1:14-20 I heard this story on the radio by the Bible League. Perhaps you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Prayer: The True Calling Of God's Church Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Jun 18, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,122 views

    Becoming a church that is devoted to prayer...

    Prayer: The True Calling of God’s Church I used to have a picture hanging in the back of my youth room in Ohio. It was over the doors that we came into and out of so it was the last thing that you saw as you left the room. It was a picture of Christ. It was a beautiful picture. He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    "The Conduct Of The New Man" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,772 views

    Sermon 17 in a study in Colossians

    “Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving; 3 praying at the same time for us as well, that God will open up to us a door for the word, so that we may speak forth the mystery of Christ, for which I have also been imprisoned; 4 that I may make it clear in ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Prepare The Way For The Lord

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 53 ratings
     | 49,687 views

    Advent 2(A) - Believers prepare the way for the Lord with repentance and with good fruit(fulness).

    PREPARE THE WAY FOR THE LORD December 10, 2006 - ADVENT 2 - Matthew 3:1-12 Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Another week has come and gone and we are that much closer to the coming of Christ at Christmas. During the last week, we probably made more preparations in getting ready to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Increasing Your Faith Series

    Contributed by Gary Landsberg on Dec 16, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,566 views

    One of the most important disciplines of a Christian, is to keep our eyes focused on the perfecter of our faith. He will never let you down.

    INCREASING YOUR FAITH INTRODUCTION 1. Beloved, Praise the name of Jesus. I am so thankful to all that my Great God is doing in my life. “I see His hand of mercy, I hear His voice of praise.” 2. Are you feeling weak and disillusioned. Does it feel like the bottom has fallen out of your world. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Do You Expect (To See / Hear)?

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 20, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,310 views

    Advent 3(A) - What do you expect to see and hear this Christmas? The question of John the Baptist or an answer from Jesus.

    WHAT DO YOU EXPECT (TO SEE/HEAR)? December 17, 2006 - ADVENT 3 - Matthew 11:2-11 * * * * Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Advent is a season of expectation. Today we want to look at what you and I expect out of this Advent season and what we might expect ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "The God Of New"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 28, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,808 views

    A sermon for the New Year

    “Do not call to mind the former things, Or ponder things of the past. “Behold, I will do something new, now it will spring forth; will you not be aware of it? I will even make a roadway in the wilderness, rivers in the desert.” Well, here we are, at the end of another year. And I mean really the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Relationships Are Everything - Fellowship With God Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,746 views

    A look at what our relationship with GOd should be like.

    Relationships Are Everything Fellowship with God Mark 12:29-31 How many of you have ever been to a Borders book store? A few weeks ago, I was at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall, so I decided to go into Borders to look for a book. I was amazed as I walked through the aisles of seemingly endless ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Eulogy -John Mosely

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 13, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,005 views

    Funeral for a Christian male who was a family man and who gave back to others in the church and community.

    John Sylvester Mosely 01/13/2007 Whether we know it or not, each one of us is a gift from God to all the rest of humanity. We either improve or hurt it, but we never leave it just the same. I can truly say that humanity was enriched because God sent John Sylvester Mosely into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Connecting Through Friendships Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 16, 2007
     | 3,116 views

    Part 1 of series Connecting. Dave asserts that small groups are an important way of living Bibically, and allows the Bible to speak for itself.

    Connecting through Friendships Connecting, part 1 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers 1/7/2007 No one wants to be invisible. No one wants to be invisible. Everybody wants to be acknowledged. At some point, every person who walks in the door of this church is hoping to make a connection ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Eyes Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Stan Coleman on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,514 views

    A sermon that launched an eight-part series on Grace. It paints the Big Picture and helps people view grace in a new way. After all, what you see is what you usually get!

    The Eyes of Grace Thank you, thank you very much. Today I want to make a case. . . for 360 degree grace. What if you lived your life, what if I lived my life… with 360 degree grace, would it make any difference? What do you mean, Stan, by 360 degree grace? I am so glad you asked. By 360 degrees ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Aroma Therapy

    Contributed by Jerry O'sullivan on Jul 14, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 31,580 views

    Big Idea: What does it mean to live our lives as the aroma of Christ? We are the Aroma of Christ when our life smells of success, service, sacrifice and sincerity so that it causes people to remember Jesus.

    Introduction: (BLACK SLIDE on screen Votive Candles with chocolate chip cookie Smell lit in sanctuary giving off pleasant aroma throughout Jerry enters auditorium from back with tray of cookies) Good Morning my name is Jerry O’Sullivan I am one of the pastors here at Shelter Rock Church and I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Tastes Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 16, 2007
     | 5,233 views

    message 3 of 5 about God’s Senses. This message explores how Jesus, the God of Eternity, tasted both life and death for us.

    Taste is a powerful experience There are four taste sensations: Sweet, Salty, Sour, and Bitter Chocolate! I think there is another… chocolate! Right now I’ve asked some folks to hand out some Hershey Chocolate Kisses – one to a person. Please don’t open them yet. We’re going to eat them all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What A Way To Go!

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,796 views

    We are instructed to be faithful.

    WHAT A WAY TO GO! Joshua 23.1-16 S: Faithfulness C: Joshua’s farewell to leaders Pr: WE ARE INSTRUCTED TO BE FAITHFUL. ?: How? KW: Challenges TS: We will find in our study of Joshua 23 five challenges that show us how to be faithful to God. Type: Propositional The ____ challenge ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chip Monck avatar

    Who Cares...when I Have A Sudden Loss? Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,946 views

    Fourth in a series exploring life crisis, based on the promotional materials provided by Outreach in their "Who Cares" campaign. This message explores sudden losses in life.

    (This message extensively based on the sermon starters provided in the "Who Cares" package materials from Outreach.) Show "Who Cares" Video Clip from Outreach tools. In an instance, life can change. You are cruising along through your day. Maybe heading out to church. Maybe attending a youth ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan