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  • Keith Crouch avatar

    A Foundation For The Future

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Oct 18, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,044 views

    This message follows a series of messages from the book of Ephesians.

    A Foundation for the Future Ephesians 6:1-4 Introduction: • Every 8 seconds of every school day a child drops out of school • Every 26 seconds a child runs away from home • Every 47 seconds a child is either abused or neglected • Every 7 minutes a child is arrested for a drug offense • Every 36 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hidden Treasure Series

    Contributed by John Mccaherty on Nov 19, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,769 views

    this sermon covers two of the parables the hidden treasure and the one great pearl. power points avaialble.

    Mysteries of the Kingdom Part 5 Matthew 13:44-46 Matthew 13:44-46 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Seeley avatar

    The Inquiry Of Christ Series

    Contributed by David Seeley on Sep 21, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,909 views

    Fourth in a five week series. I trust this series will help us gain a new appreciation for who Jesus Christ is and what He did for us.

    The Inquiry of Christ Text: John 21:15-17 Give background of the text: >Peter and Friends fishing >Jesus is risen and has appeared to several people. >Jesus appears on the scene and provides the fish that the disciples needed. After a meal of fish and bread, Jesus takes Peter aside and begins to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Growing Deeper & Reaching Wider

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,681 views

    Challenge to congregation to follow pattern for church growth in Acts 2

    GROWING DEEPER, REACHING WIDER Text: Acts 2:42-47 I. GROWING DEEPER A. Who needs to grow deeper? 1. People who had just receive Christ. 2. People who are suffering from trials and persecution. 3. People who live and work among unbelievers. 4. People who are in the service. 5. All Christians need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    I Know I Can

    Contributed by Charles Mccall on Aug 23, 2003
    based on 95 ratings
     | 10,534 views

    Through Jesus Christ, you can accomplish you goals

    Phillipians 4:13 Topic: I know I can There is a rap song that has been played on the radio a lot for the last couple of months. The rap song is called, “I can”. “I can” is a rap song that was written by Nas. In this song, Nas raps: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Platt avatar

    Sin And The Savior Series

    Contributed by Steven Platt on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,096 views

    4th of 4 in the series "One Hit Wonders" looking at the 4 NT books with One Chapter. The church that Jude wrote to was infiltrated by some "bad apples" who taught taugh grace as a "get out of jail free" card for sin.

    Take a trip back to High School history The time was the early 16th Century The country was Germany and Catholicism ruled supreme It was the state church It was the ONLY church Enter a 34 Year old priest Served as priest in the German town of Wittenberg, and was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    To Be Or Not To Be A Disciple Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,198 views

    exposition on Matt ch 10

    TO BE, OR NOT TO BE, A DISCIPLE Matthew 10 v. 1 - 23 Notice :- 1.The Requirements for disciples v. 1 "when he had called unto him his twelve disciples." Each one was:- (a) Called e.g. Peter, James, John, Matthew. (b) Chosen:- prayerfully Luke 6 v. 12 "after a night of prayer", purposely( ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    One Fine Day

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 11, 2001
    based on 165 ratings
     | 3,085 views

    The first Easter was One Fine day

    One Fine Day John 20:1-18 Easter Message 1998 I. A Startling Report A. Mary finds the tomb empty 1. Mary goes to the tomb a.) Mary was going to finish the burial preparation 1.) Jesus was given a royal burial – The time on Friday did not allow them to finish the work 2.) May had additional spices ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Lord's Supper

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,208 views

    Outline of the text showing the sacredness of the Lord’s Supper

    The Lord’s Supper I Corinthians 11:23-30 * The most important fact involved in the table of the Lord is, the Lord of the table, it is His table, He sanctified it and suffered for it. * The bread and wine are memorials not sacraments.. A sacrament is performed to obtain grace.... When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Everybody Needs A Nathan

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,741 views

    This sermon is about the "Nathan’s" of this world who confront the sin, specifically of the pastorate or Leadership of the Church.

    I. How do we deal with the demands of ministry? -the demands take their toll on the pastorate. -illustraition: Jesus walking comes to lame man crying (heals him). He comes to a blind man crying out (heals him). Comes to a man and woman sitting in the ditch crying. "Why are you crying?" (asks ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Raising Kingdom Kids

    Contributed by Tommy Oliver on Jan 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,174 views

    A four point outlined sermon on the "how to" of childrens ministry & parenting

    INTRODUCTION: It has been said that children are like wet cement. Whatever falls on them makes an impression. This is so true. It is also true that children can make a great impression on us if we allow them. If you have ever seen the show "Kids Say The Darndest Things" with Bill Cosby you know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are We There Yet

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Feb 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,589 views

    Many Christians are waiting for a "perfect day" to reach out to others, but Jesus said the harvest is now.

    Are We There Yet? Intr.: Illus. Thomas Huxley was going no where fast. 1. Have you ever heard (or said) the words “Are we there yet?” 2. Have you ever thought “where did the time go?” 3. Could it be we are rushing to something that we already have? Explanation: 1. Jesus meets a Samaritan woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jamie Wright avatar

    How Do You Know You Know Him? Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 22, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,177 views

    The Bible is clear that we can know Him? But how do you know that you know him and how can we have that assurance of knowing him?

    Pastor Jamie Wright * MFC * May 24, 2006 Last week: Do you know Him? 1 Cor. 3:10 This week: How do I know that I know Him? 1 John 2:3-11 “Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments.” There are three TEST(s) of knowing Him: 1. ATTITUDE TEST towards obeying His Word and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Free Because Of The Truth

    Contributed by Rich Middleton on Mar 13, 2008
     | 3,023 views

    Truth Sets Us Free.

    Free Because Of The Truth!!! Text: John 8:31-32, 34 (I Was All Tied Up With Ropes) Well as you can see I’m a little tied up this morning and so I have to make a few adjustments to get through the morning. I really can’t get up the stairs right now and I’m going to need a little help with my sermon ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Groover avatar

    Discipleship Is Our Primary Purpose Series

    Contributed by Ed Groover on Sep 9, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,002 views

    Our church exists to make disciples of Jesus Christ.

    Discipleship is Our Primary Purpose Matt. 28:18-20 Intro: The Bible is our ultimate authority. The Gospel is our primary message. Body: 1A. Discipleship is centered in a specific person: the Lord Jesus. 1B. Jesus said that all authority was given to Him. Philippians 2:9-11 NKJV (9) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist