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  • Chris McCall avatar

    A Call To Action

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Oct 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,937 views

    Our church should be the most vital rescue team anywhere!

    What would you do if you seen an apartment building, full of people, burning from the ground & going up to consume all 10 stories? LOOK! Men, women, children, young, old, & handicap... Some would start hollering to get help Some would attempt a rescue Others would see to it that the needs of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Remain In Jesus

    Contributed by Jacob Kutty on May 18, 2009
     | 6,854 views

    This is about remain in Jesus

    On one Sunday morning when you go to your church, you saw a branch of a vine passing you, you asked to the vine branch, “Vine branch, Where are you going?” Vine branch replied “Oh, I was busy on my own thing during the past few days, now I am going back to my vine to spend some time with it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Do These Stones Mean

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,249 views

    Looking through some use of stones and what they can mean to us today

    What do these stones mean? Joshua 4:1-9 Those stones were left there to represent A few things: 1. The wonders of God = parting the Jordan River 2. The work of the people = some working, giving there time, talents, materials, muscle power, some praying, some cooking, etc; 3. The way to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Thing I Do

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 31, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,186 views

    We need to know how we stand

    ONE THING I DO Phil:3:13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, Paul was doing more than one thing for his Lord. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church And Why We Need It!

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 6, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,432 views

    The Church is important part of the believers life!

    Ephesians 5:25-29 The Church is a BODY. It is a body that has parts and members. The Church is a FAMILY. It is a place of family values. The Church is a HOSPITAL. We find healing there. The Church is a TEMPLE. We worship there (Heb. 2:12). The Church is a HOUSE. God lives there (1 Tim 3:15). The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Surviving Death Series

    Contributed by Louis Gibson on Jan 16, 2010
     | 3,713 views

    You can survive this if you will do exactly as I say. (Jesus)

    Surviving Disaster Series #1 Death Gen 3:17-19 Intro: Whether you or a loved one is facing death, you need to know how to be a survivor and not a statistic! The bible tells us death is the result of sin. Satan has tried to destroy, and deceive you into believing that you have been left all alone. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get Up And Look Again!

    Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 26, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,646 views

    It takes time for a: -Vision... Provision...Revival...Blessing...to come through.

    GET UP AND LOOK AGAIN! Text: Habakkuk 2:1-3 “I will stand on my watch and set myself on the rampart, and watch to see what He will say to me, and what I will answer when I am reproved. Then the Lord answered me and said: ‘Write the vision and make it plain on tablets, the he may run who ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Choices!

    Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 27, 2010
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     | 4,997 views

    Sometimes we are overwhelmed by the number of choices we have. At other times, we perhaps may wish we had more choices. In most areas of life, we have a choice.

    CHOICES! Text: Psalm 101:1 Sometimes we are overwhelmed by the number of choices we have. At other times, we perhaps may wish we had more choices. In most areas of life, we have a choice. I wish I could say that we always make the right choice, but we know better than that. When it comes to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Freedom

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Jun 21, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,567 views

    This 4th of July sermon calls people to consider whether they have real freedom - the kind of freedom that only Jesus can bring.

    "Freedom" John 8:31-36 INTRODUCTION As July 4 comes our way again, we celebrate our national freedom. This is only right and proper. Every person has a desire to be free. But what is freedom? Is every person in America free? Jesus lived in a day when political freedom was only a dream. Yet He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Adventure: Real Christianity Is Not Boring Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Mar 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,737 views

    The early Christians did not live a boring spiritual life. We can experience a spiritual adventure when we follow their example.

    The Great Adventure March 11, 2009 Real Christianity is not boring. Acts 14 We can experience a great spiritual adventure… I. When we exercise great spiritual habits Paul and Barnabas go to church – when it is good and bad. 14:1-7 1. We all have habits. Some good, many bad. a. Habits will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Lord Is My Helper

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Sep 24, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,516 views

    A wonderful passage to find Help from th eLord

    THE LORD IS MY HELPER Psalm 54:1-7 1. THE LORD IS WITH US V4 A. He Never Leaves Hebrews 13:5 says… Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. B. He Is Always Close Proverbs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    The Witness

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 10, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,753 views

    Exposition of John 1 regarding truths about John the Baptist. He knew his purpose, knew Jesus and his life reflected it.

    Text: John 1:6-8, Title: The Witness, Date/Place: NRBC, 10.9.11, AM A. Opening illustration: Steve Jobs passing this week B. Background to passage: C. Main thought: A. Man Who Knew His Purpose 1. A Witness to Christ – John 1:6-8 2. A voice of one crying in the wilderness, make straight ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Martin Holland avatar

    But We See Jesus

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Jan 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,603 views

    The answer to the struggles on man the Bible tells us in found in one Person and His name is Jesus.

    But We See Jesus Hebrews 2:1-18 Vs.9 But we see Jesus Colossians 2:10 We are complete in Him Also: 2 Peter 1:3 We have been given all things that pertain to life and godliness through the knowledge of Him that has called us unto… Mention: Col. 1:18 He is to be given preeminence What He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    The Better Part

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,810 views

    This sermon examines the dichotomy between the behavior of Martha and Mary.

    The Better Part – Luke 10: 38-42 Intro: Jesse had just returned home after a long, hard day working as an attorney. As she stood in her kitchen trying to mentally unwind and prepare herself for a relaxing evening at home, her husband came through the door. The first words out of his mouth ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Established, Anointed And Sealed

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 31, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,404 views

    Scriptural assurances that can give encouragement to the believer in spite of the uncertain days in which we live.

    ESTABLISHED, ANOINTED AND SEALED “Now He who establishes us with you in Christ and has anointed us is God, who also has sealed us and given us the Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.” 2 Corinthians 1:21-22 (NKJV) In these days of economic uncertainty and the talk of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist