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  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Band Of Brothers Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,311 views

    Memorial Day Sunday message comparing military sacrifices on the battlefield and Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. Leads into Lord’s Supper observance.

    *ILL>The story is told of three elderly sisters who, in their last years, lived together in a shared home. One day sister #1 stopped midway on a staircase and asked one of her sisters, "Was I going up or coming down?" Sister #2 shook her head and told her, "You were going upstairs to go to bed." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mind Of Christ

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Nov 27, 2005
     | 6,549 views

    A close look at how our mind can run away with us, but we need to adopt the mind of Christ.

    1. THE MIND….(SLIDE ILLUSTRATION) So much goes on in our mind. Day to day management. Breathe in breathe out. Left leg right leg when walking. We don’t even think about it – shake hands. I mean one of the lines my mom used to ask me and it sticks in my head: What the hell were you thinking. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Letting Go Of Looking After Oneself Only

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Apr 3, 2009
     | 2,451 views

    A midweek Lenten sermon that explores what it means for us and Jesus to let go of looking after oneself only.

    In the novel The plague by Albert Camus a North African coastal city has been hit with the bubonic plague. They are cut off from the rest of the world. Imagine that, living in a place where no one could get in or out. By law no one was allowed in to the city and no one was allowed to leave. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    On The Other Side Of The Comma Series

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Feb 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,842 views

    Being a Blessing when You

    On the other side of the Comma 1 Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee: 2 And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Paving The Way To A Life Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 27, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 13,248 views

    What is faith and what does a life of faith look like? Faith is something that is easy to talk about and easy to say that you have, but how is faith actually lived out? What will it look like when a person is living by faith? This morning we will take

    Paving the Way…to a Life of Faith Hebrews 11:1-27 Faith Believes even when we don’t See it Faith Sacrifices even when we don’t Have to Faith Obeys even when we don’t Understand it Faith Perseveres even when we don’t Want to Slide - Intro Last week we began a new series entitled “Paving the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Why He Came Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 20, 2010
     | 4,167 views

    Exposition of Heb 10:8-25 regarding the reasons that Jesus came to earth

    Text: Hebrews 10:8-25, Title: Why He Came, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/19/10, PM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: as we said this morning, the author is coming to a culmination that Christ is the fulfillment of the Mosaic Law, the greatest high priest, mediating the best covenant, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Determined To Save

    Contributed by Ron Baker on Mar 30, 2010
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     | 3,965 views

    Christ was determined to save us from our sins when He entered Jerusalem

    Christ was Determined to Save Us - Palm Sunday Text: Luke 19:28-Luke 23:56 Date: March 28, 2010 Ron Baker, West Union Church of Christ Leading People to Life’s True Purpose & Joy in Christ! INTRODUCTION Welcome to our Friend’s Day 2010! I love it when we can have our friends and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Becoming A Natural Series

    Contributed by Jack Pladdys on May 18, 2010
     | 2,518 views

    Worship is our passionate expression of devotion to our God.

    Message Outline Title: Becoming a Natural Subtitle: Rethinking Worship Scripture: Romans 12:1 Subject: Worship Theme: Worship is a lifestyle, not an event. Proposition: Worship is our passionate expression of devotion to our God. Main Points: 1) Difference Between Worship and Corporate ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    An Example To Follow Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 2, 2012
     | 7,191 views

    Following Jesus, sacrifice, example

    AN EXAMPLE TO FOLLOW 1 Peter 2:21-25 (p858) Dec. 12, 2010 INTRODUCTION: I walked into my bedroom the other day to find Xzavier my three year old grandson putting on my shoes. I said, "Little Toot" …what are you doing? And he said, I'm gonna wear Papaw's shoes…I said, "go for it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Deny Ourselves? Take Up The Cross? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 27, 2011
     | 7,494 views

    This message is the sixth in a series that deals with some of the difficult sayings of Jesus. This message examines the meaning of denying yourself and taking up your cross.

    Sacrifice is a word that has the ability to send shivers down the spines of the majority of us. Of course Christians have reconciled themselves to the idea that this is a part of following Jesus. I would venture to say that our understanding of the concept of sacrifice is much different than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A New Covenant

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 31, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,649 views

    In Christ, the promise of God to Abraham has been fulfilled.

    A New Covenant, Jeremiah 31:7-14, 31 Introduction It is a rather interesting thing to study the religious context into which Jesus descended. Indeed, apart from at least a cursory knowledge of the strict legalism into which Jesus was born, the full measure of the freedom and grace which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Larry Turner avatar

    The True Vine Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 23, 2013
     | 5,427 views

    Jesus is the True Vine, not traditions, rituals, or sacrifices.

    Two hunters were out hunting and come upon what appeared at first as an abandoned farm. The barn was sagging, the house was in disrepair, and there were junk cars and car parts lying around. The only thing that made it a working farm was a few chickens pecking away and a goat wandering around. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    No Ordinary Love

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jan 3, 2014
     | 5,288 views

    The love of Christ is inexplicable and without rival on any level.

    Introduction: I was listening to a song by the great "Sade" entitled; No Ordinary Love. Then, I thought within myself that the love of Christ is indeed no ordinary love. I. Preminence of His Love. II. Person of His Love. III. Price of His Love. IV. Provision of His Love. V. Peace of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worthwhile Worship Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 24, 2013
     | 8,568 views

    Worship that is worthwhile to God requires priority, preparation and participation.

    See if you can help me out and complete the following phrase: One man’s trash is… [Wait for answers] That’s right: One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Because we live in a culture where we tend to rapidly lose interest in things that we just had to have at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Smith avatar

    Surrender And Live

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 25, 2013
     | 8,507 views

    Being told the only way you could survive a battle is to surrender would be challenging. This is what Jeremiah told the Jews before Jerusalem was destroyed, and God is telling the us the same today. Do you want to survive spiritual war? You must surrender

    Jeremiah 38:2-6 Jeremiah's message and the reaction "Thus says the LORD: He who stays in this city shall die by the sword, by famine, and by pestilence, but he who goes out to the Chaldeans shall live. He shall have his life as a prize of war, and live. 3 Thus says the LORD: This city shall surely ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ