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  • Mark Batterson avatar

    I, Robot Series

    Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,649 views

    You need to know when "no" doesn’t mean "no."

    I Robot: Fulfilling Your Purpose 04.22.05 Pastor Mark Batterson This evotional continues our God @ the Box Office series. To check out old evotionals, visit our evotional archive @ www.theaterchurch.com. One of the most thought-provoking scenes in I Robot is the monologue by Dr. Alfred ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Following Jesus Separates Friends Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Feb 12, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,556 views

    God calls us to decide for Jesus, even when doing so divides families and friends.

    Scripture Introduction Two snowflakes drop softly from a dark cloud. The wind twists and twirls these “friends,” so that appear to play “Tag, you’re it!” One bumps the other, then jumps away; the second chases and almost reaches his “opponent.” They bounce up and down, giggling as they swing ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Bringing Your Best Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,524 views

    Using the Israelites as our primary example, you will discover that worship of the almighty God requires us to bring our best!

    TEXT: Various TITLE: The Praising Church: Bringing Your Best. . . TOPIC: Worship OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, February 10th, 2008 PROP.: Bringing your Best to God includes: Being prepared to worship, Participating in Worship, Give it all! INTRODUCTION: Good morning! And welcome! ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What A Way To Start The Day!

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 20, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 14,512 views

    We have all we need in Jesus.

    WHAT A WAY TO START THE DAY! John 21.1-14 S: Jesus C: Resurrection appearance Pr: WE HAVE ALL WE NEED IN JESUS. TS: We will find in our study of John 21.1-14 Jesus once again revealing Himself to His disciples. Type: Narrative I. GET BUSY! (1-3) II. FISH STORIES! (4-6) III. HE’S BACK! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First Thank God Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,272 views

    Initial sermon of interim pastorate. As Paul lived into relationship with God prior to theologizing, I thank God for the faithfulness in the congregation’s history; for mutual enrichment in its diversity; and for coming victory when no one need be ashame

    God is not a problem to be solved. God is a mystery with whom we are to live. God is not an equation to be worked out in mathematical precision; God is personal, with whom we connect. God is a who, a where, and a when -- acting, living, and doing; and if God is sometimes a what and a why, an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sometimes I Don't Like People Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 15, 2007
     | 3,533 views

    2 of 5 messages. This message focuses on Philippians 2 and building an attitude that is humble.

    Charlie Brown said, “I love mankind but people drive me crazy.” I identify with that idea. I do love mankind but people – well, people can be really hard to put up with.” People are just difficult to live with. They do such stupid things that sometimes you want to just throw up your hands and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Worship With A Heart Like God Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jan 22, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,816 views

    Part 2 in series on living a life of worship. Addresses the next step toward living our lives as songs of worship to the LORD by examining what it means to have and worship with a heart like God. What about David’s lifestyle of worship represented a hea

    WORSHIP WITH A HEART LIKE GOD Part 2 in series, “LifeSongs*: Lives of Worship” Rev. Todd G. Leupold Perth Bible Church Sunday January 20, 2008 AM * Title inspired by the name of the song and album by “Casting Crowns.” INTRODUCTION1: A.W. Tozer: “The shallowness of our inner experience, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Author Of Life Series

    Contributed by Chris Clay on Feb 1, 2008
     | 4,785 views

    This sermon describes how that God is the author of all life.

    God of Wonders The Author of Life Genesis 1:31 Introduction: “Top Ten Ways to Know You Need to Study Genesis”: 10. The kids are asking you too many questions about your unusual bedtime Bible story: “Noah the Shepherd Boy and His Ark of Many Colors.” 9. You keep falling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Virgin Birth Series

    Contributed by David Vanheuvelen on Dec 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,004 views

    Goal: Changing from feeling that God has forgotten us to knowing that when HE speaks things happen. Main Point: When God speaks, the impossible can happen! Application: Put your faith in the God who speaks and makes things happen.

    Title: The Virgin Birth Text: Matthew 1:18-25 December 9, 2007 New Hope Community Chapel Goal: Changed Lives. Changing from feeling that God has forgotten us to knowing that when HE speaks things happen. Main Point: What is the one thing I want my audience to know? When God speaks, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Way Of The Master Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 26, 2007
     | 5,070 views

    Stations of the Cross, Pt. 1

    THE WAY OF THE MASTER (LUKE 9:21-26) When skater Michelle Kwan was 13, the junior skater who was still plotting her course in the world of figure skating went behind coach Frank Carroll’s back, submitted her application for senior competition and aimed to transcend her age group. Kwan then pleaded ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Doug Lyon avatar

    The Danger Of Drifting

    Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jul 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,090 views

    Give careful consideration to what Christ has said

    Shiloh Bible Church Hebrews 2:1-4 Pay Attention Introduction Dr. Bruce Wilkinson was the Founder and President of Walk Thru the Bible Ministries. When he was a student at Dallas Theological Seminary, Dr. Howard Hendricks was his favorite professor. Dr. Hendricks had an unquenchable desire to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Little Help For Someone Who's Changed

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 3, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,541 views

    Any church is filled with men and women who have been CHANGED.

    1. IT’S TRUE. God can take the hardest, the toughest, the meanest, and the most difficult person and transform them. • One day they’re radically AGAINST God. • The next day they’re radically FOR God. It’s Remarkable! • Not just a temporary change… it’s permanent & long lasting • The kind that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Article #6 - The Atonement Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,643 views

    The sixth in a sixteen-part series on the Nazarene Articles of Faith. In order to understand The Atonement, we must also understand the difference between God’s Mercy and His Grace

    Experts can’t agree if the following is a true story or if it should be written down next to the tale of George Washington and the Cherry Tree. While there is no concrete evidence of its truth, there is enough anecdotal evidence that the story has been in existence long enough to quite possibly be ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Way Of The Master Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 11, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,024 views

    Stations of the Cross, Station 1

    THE WAY OF THE MASTER (LUKE 9:21-26) When skater Michelle Kwan was 13, the junior skater who was still plotting her course in the world of figure skating went behind coach Frank Carroll’s back, submitted her application for senior competition and aimed to transcend her age group. Kwan then pleaded ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What On Earth Am I Here For?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 12, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,185 views

    The introductory sermon to a 40 Days of Purpose campaign

    (1) As I began writing this sermon, I had trouble deciding how to start because I wasn’t sure where to start. I have preached on the five purposes, (worship, outreach, fellowship, discipleship, and service) in the past and I think that many here have read the book, The Purpose Driven Life. Yet I ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God