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  • Bruce Rzengota avatar

    Character -- Inside Out Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 12, 2011
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     | 3,892 views

    Wisdom the source of Character in our Lives

    Life Simplified Character: Inside Out October 9, 2011 INTRODUCTION Top Ten Foolish Things to Do Before You Die 10. Swim with a great white shark. 9. Own a 1000 cats. 8. Eat nothing but french fries for a month. 7. Volunteer to get cancer. 6. Lay down and take a nap in traffic. 5. Play ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Pray For These Guys

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 30, 2012
     | 4,218 views

    A sermon on the congregation's responsibilities to their elders (Much material taken from BIBLICAL ELDERSHIP by Alexander Strauch, Chapter 9 Paul's Instruction to Timothy)

    HoHum: Lao Tzu said this of a leader: A leader is best when people barely know that he exists. He is not so good when people obey and acclaim him. He is worse when they despise him. Do something that will make them uncomfortable but elders stand and recognize them. WBTU: Except for last ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Do You Really Think Of Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 12, 2012
     | 4,687 views

    So what do you think of Jesus? You've heard about Him from the culture and even from the church but is that really Jesus? Some people are afraid of sharing their faith knowing the possible rejection they'll receive - so is it worth it?

    Isn’t it great to go home? You get to see family and old friends—visit old haunts and places you played as a child. Well, not everyone likes going home. For some, memories of the past are bleak and painful. For others, it isn’t the past only but the present which brings pain and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Partnering With Your Chuch

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Sep 15, 2008
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     | 2,781 views

    Questions to consider: 1. Are you vested in inviting people to “come and see”? 2. Are you serving strategically as a partner? 3. Do you have Christ like characteristics?

    Discussion Starter: We were all fish before becoming a “fisher of men”. Someone shared the message of Jesus Christ with us. Christ has called us to be His voice to a lost world. We have a clear message that must be told. A fishing adventure is always better when you share the journey. This lesson ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Four Horses Of The Apocalypse

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2008
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     | 3,935 views

    A look at the four horsemen of Revelation.

    The Four Horses of the Apocalypse Rev. 6 Oct. 12, 2008 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction I The rider of the white horse A Some say this rider/cavalier is Jesus by comparing 6:1-2 to 19:11-16. Then I saw when the Lamb broke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pressing On Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Jan 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,246 views

    This is a narrative style sermon intended to bring out the spirit of the passage and give drama and encouragement to listeners to keep "Pressing On" in their walk, or run, of faith.

    KEEP PRESSING ON My first love in preaching is to teach a verse by verse exegesis of the passage. Sometimes the passage is so familiar to the congregation that a different approach is needed to accentuate the truths. To make the passage real for people who are listening and wanting to engage it ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Maturity Myths Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 22, 2009
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     | 5,833 views

    Maturity is the goal for every believer, but these common myths may keep us from attaining it!

    Maturity Myths COLOSSIANS 3: 9-14 1. Illus. of game called “Sweetlicks.” • Big console with 15-20 holes. At random times, a cartoon character head would pop us out of the hole for a second or two. Object of the game was to use foam rubber bat to knock them back down again. • Problem was, while you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Earn This

    Contributed by Randy Trotter on Feb 17, 2009
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     | 3,971 views

    Paul says to "Earn This!" He says “Live A Life WORTHY” of the Gospel of Jesus Christ!

    “EARN THIS!” Lighthouse Worship Center July 6, 2008, 4TH of July Weekend INTRODUCTION: “FREEDOM” is & has been, bought & paid for by the “BLOOD OF PATRIOTS” who many times fought & will FIGHT & SPILL their “LIFE’S BLOOD on FOREIGN SOILS FOR THE CAUSE OF “LIBERTY, LIFE & THE PURSUIT OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Minding The Times: An Exposition On Postmodernism, Part 2

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jun 15, 2009
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    Minding The Times: An Exposition On Postmodernism, Part 2

    The human mind and spirit cannot endure for very long the chaotic vacillation of such lawlessness before the individual eventually cries out for answers to the extremes of licentiousness and total control. Throughout much of the Modern Era, the Christian apologist could appeal to a shared respect ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Power Of A Changed Life Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,725 views

    This message shows the powerful witness of Peter and John and the lame man who was healed at the temple gate. I am making 3 points in this message: (1) No matter what people do to you, they cannot stop your witness. (2) No matter how many people rej

    “The Power of a Changed Life” Acts 4:1-12 In many advertisements in magazines especially if you’re reading a magazine on physical fitness, you will see what is refereed to as a before and after picture. Sometimes it will be a picture of someone who may have been overweight and lost a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Turning The World Upside Down Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,245 views

    Exposition of Acts 17:1-15 regarding the second missionary journey in Thessalonica and Berea

    Text: Acts 17:1-15, Title: Turning the World Upside Down, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/12/08, AM A. Opening illustration: our baseball team turns the world upside down every time we play B. Background to passage: Having been freed with some dignity after being so spitefully treated (1 Thess 2:2) our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Mother's Curriculum

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 11, 2010
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     | 5,987 views

    Moms can make lasting impressions not only upon their daughters, but also upon their sons! They can help their children avoid the detours that could ruin their lives.

    A Mother's Curriculum Proverbs 31:1-9 [Note: This is a major revision of my 2000 sermon, also posted on Sermon Central, titled, "A Mother's Oracle] 1. "The ideal woman was described 2,500 years ago in Proverbs 31--and she is still intimidating her sisters ever since." Liz Higgs. One man ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Take Action Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 12, 2010
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     | 12,957 views

    A sermon on "doing" the word, not just hearing it. From a series on developing spiritual depth.

    Take Action = there is something required by the person who is receiving input  It is not enough that we come to church and hear a sermon James 1:22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.  Daniel 11:32 -- the people who know their God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Jesus: The Author Of The Ultimate Paradigm Shift Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jul 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,492 views

    This message examines how Jesus’ teaching and treatment of people was so different from the cultural norms.

    Listen to this word and think about certain adjectives that come to mind, politician. Generally words such as: crooked, dishonest, corrupt and selfish come to mind. Our experiences have stamped politicians with a social stigma that simply causes us to believe that politicians cannot be trusted. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Is Christianity Hard To Swallow?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 31, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,479 views

    Will we take the easy way or the hard way?

    John 6:35-37, 53-71 “Is Christianity Hard to Swallow?” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor East Ridge UMC, Chattanooga, TN In our Scripture lesson for this morning we see the first instance—as it pertains to Jesus Christ and the Christian faith—of the revolving door!!! By this time lots of people were ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist