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  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Rekindle The Flame Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 31, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,221 views

    If you don’t love Jesus as much as when you first met him that is a big problem. It is no small matter when a church loses it’s first love for Christ.

    As Pastor of a prominent Church in Boston, A. J. Gordon stood to address a packed crowd. Before he began to preach one of the deacon’s escorted a stranger in and seated him. There was something about the man that bothered Gordon. His penetrating eyes made it difficult to preach the sermon. When the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    False Prophets

    Contributed by Einar Kristoffersen on Sep 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,989 views

    Wolfs in sheep clothing

    FALSE PROPHETS Matthew 7:15-20 15 "Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves. 16 "You will know them by their fruits. Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes nor figs from thistles, are they? 17 "So every good tree bears good fruit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What A Healthy Church Looks Like

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,531 views

    What we believe will have a strong effect on our behavior.

    1. What we believe will have a strong effect on our behavior. 2. Our creeds will determine our conduct. • That’s why criminals break in and steal things… they don’t think they will get caught so they go for it anyway. • That’s why sin seems so attractive to folks, because they don’t believe it will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Dressed For Action

    Contributed by Matthew Olanrewaju on Aug 13, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,896 views

    Jesus calls us to be ready for his return.A military Officer who goes on to the field of action without his sword is considered not ’properly dressed for action’ so are Christians who venture in to this realm of darkness without having their lamps lit.

    Father William Bausch told a story of a boy who one morning had arrived very early at school and waited patiently at the door. Next to arrive was a lady who was surprised that this youngster had arrived so early. "It’s locked" the pupil said as the teacher tried the door. She began to fumble for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Following Christ

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 17, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,096 views

    What does taking up one’s Cross mean?

    SMM 19-06-05 Following Christ Story In a small country village in Sicily, there were two brothers, renown members of the local Mafia. They were mean, bad and very rich. No one had a good word to say about them. Indeed, everyone seemed to have a story about how they had either been cheated or ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Is My Bible A Pinto Or A Viper.

    Contributed by Chris Summers on Nov 19, 2007
     | 2,904 views

    Our Bible is a book , like all books your not going to get anything out of it unless you read it .

    Is my Bible a Pinto or a Viper. Good morning every one . I have a question for us today . I want you to grab a hold of your Bible and look at it . Hold it in you hand and look at it and ask your self is this a Pinto or a Viper ? Is it a miser that is only brought out when needed or am I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Surrender Is Not Losing Series

    Contributed by Tim Adour on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,533 views

    A close look at apparent contradictions in the bible that are really powerful truths. Powerpoint available.

    CONTRADICTIONS LESSON III SURRENDER IS NOT LOSING October 22, 2006 DEFINITION SLIDE CONTRADICTION: TO EXPRESS OR ASSERT THE OPPOSITE OF . . . WE CAN ALSO SAY A CONTRADICTION IS SOMETHING THAT JUST DOESN’T MAKE SENSE. FOR EXAMPLE. ONLY IN AMERICA DO PEOPLE ORDER DOUBLE CHEESEBURGERS, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    You Aint Seen Nothing Yet

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Mar 17, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,740 views

    Sometimes it takes our willing to break through all the obsticles in our lives to recieve the mircle we need from Jesus. Are we willing?

    You aint seen nothing yet Mark 2:1-12 (NIV) 1 A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. 2 So many gathered that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them. 3 Some men came, bringing to him a paralytic, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Character Of Love Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 17,092 views

    This sermon is the 1st in a series on the fruits of the Spirit, or rather, the character of a Christian: Love!

    Remember "The Dating Game"? Where contestants asked eligble bachelors or bachelorettes questions to determine which one they would want to go on a date with. What if we did like "The Christian Game?" Like the Pastor or Administraitive Board had to ask potential members questions before they could ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Todd Bishop avatar

    Extreme Makeover: Soul Connection Series

    Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 30, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,173 views

    Everyone has something in their life that needs to be made new.

    Three weeks ago we started our new Super Series – “Extreme Makeover: Soul Edition.” In that first week we learned that we need a SOUL TRANSFORMATION … that means being “Jesus with skin on” more than simply wearing a “Jesus costume.” God desires for each of us to wear much more than a Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Spiritually Alive In 2005 Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Feb 3, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,019 views

    What does it mean to be alive spiritually? Sometimes dead Christians just think they are alive!

    Spiritually Alive In 2005 (Rev. 3:1-6) Intro: A. It’s a new year! Many of you may have stayed up until early hours of the morning yesterday and are still a little sleepy today. This last year has had wonderful memories of seeing some of you come into our part of the family of God. For some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I'll Believe It When I See It

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Mar 3, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,369 views

    A look at Thomas’s doubts and the reason for them with a warning about unbelief in our own lives.

    We have all at some time probably cynically said about something “I’ll believe it when I see it”, with the implication that we will not believe it until it is seen. I remember thinking this about the formation of the first non-communist government in Poland. I also said it about predictions that ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Guy Caley avatar

    A New Creation Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Jul 30, 2002
    based on 116 ratings
     | 27,451 views

    Paul concludes his letter to the Galatians with an emphasis on the central theme of the Gospel: The Cross. Relating the Cross to the False Teachers, Himself, and all Believers.

    The government of Polish Prime Minister Jaruzelski had ordered crucifixes removed from classroom walls, just as they had been banned in factories, hospitals, and other public institutions. Catholic bishops attacked the ban that had stirred waves of anger and resentment all across Poland. Ultimately ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Daily Bread Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jul 10, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,599 views

    Part of a series on the Lord’s Prayer. "Give us today, our daily bread."

    We have been studying the Lord’s Prayer and you may have noticed this prayer is like an archaeological dig. On the surface, it seems simple. Dig a little bit, and you find some new things. Dig deeper, and you discover even more The phrase we look at this morning is "Give us this day our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Woman Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,533 views

    Part of the series "Miracles in Matthew" Jesus teaches two lessons at once, one about faith and one about loving others

    A Woman of Faith Mt. Prospect High School music and band teacher David Morrison was named Saturday night to be the 2003 Illinois Teacher of the Year. In announcing Morrison’s selection, State Superintendent of Education Robert E. Schiller said, “Teachers with David’s strengths and dedication are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God