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  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Mature Faith

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,576 views

    Study with me the five purposes of the church – five experiences that can make us strong disciples, able to serve our Master.

    My brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of any kind, consider it nothing but joy, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance; and let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:2-4 (NRSVA) Spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Da Vinci Quest: Talking About The Real Truth Series

    Contributed by Josh Mcdowell on May 3, 2006
    based on 139 ratings
     | 4,459 views

    For us as Christians, The Da Vinci Code should spark questions… discussion… concern… but for many of us, I hope it also gives a measure of excitement at the opportunities it creates for spiritual conversation, speaking the real truth about Jesus in

    Excerpt From: The Da Vinci Quest 3-Part Sermon Series By: Josh McDowell © 2006 Josh McDowell’s 3-part sermon series titled “The Da Vinci Quest” was developed to compliment a collection of Da Vinci equipping resources released in March 2006. For more information, visit ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Let The Adventure Begin

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 30, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,416 views

    We need to encourage new believers.

    LET THE ADVENTURE BEGIN Acts 9.19-31 S: Discipleship C: Purpose of the Community Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE NEED TO ENCOURAGE NEW BELIEVERS. TS: Our study today will focus on the new adventure that Saul begins as a new believer in Jesus. Type: Inductive I. CHANGE (19b-22) II. CONFLICT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Leads Us

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Apr 19, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,776 views

    Examining why we don’t want to be led by God

    Psalm 23:1-6 1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steven Chapman avatar

    Committed To Christ's Presence And Power

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 17, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,986 views

    This sermon doesn’t concentrate on the going - it concentrates on the how we are to go by emphasizing God’s presence and power in the process.

    Committed To Christ’s Presence and Power Matthew 28:18-20 Knowledge of motion, but not of stillness. Knowledge of speech, but not of silence. Knowledge of words, but ignorance of the Word. All our knowledge brings us nearer to our ignorance. All our ignorance brings us nearer to death. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In Sorrow, We Go Forward

    Contributed by Dawn Marie Turner on Jun 30, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 10,703 views

    Even when bad things happen we need to look ahead to the cross of Christ.

    Psalm 130 1 Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD; 2 O Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy. 3 If you, O LORD, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand? 4 But with you there is forgiveness; therefore you are feared. 5 I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Have You Done For Me Lately?

    Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 26, 2001
    based on 614 ratings
     | 43,135 views

    Showing an attitude of gratitude for all that Jesus has done in our lives.

    Illustration: Rudyard Kipling He lived from 1865 to 1936. He was English, yet born in Bombay, India. He wrote poetry and is the author of books like Captain Courageous, How the Leopard Got His Spots, and The Jungle Books. Who was this man? Rudyard Kipling. Kipling’s writings not only made him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    First " Giving Honor And Obedience " To God.

    Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on Apr 22, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 13,709 views

    It is more important for Christians to obey God rather than any human authority.

    THE SECOND SUNDAY IN THE SEASON OF EASTER, THE MESSAGE FOR SUNDAY THE 22ND OF APRIL, 2001 THE TEXT .....Acts 5:29-29 PRAYER...MAY THE WORDS OF GOD AND HIS MESSAGE SPOKEN THIS HOUR BE BOTH A WORD OF COMFORT AND CHALLENGE WE PRAY THAT IT WILL CHALLENGE THOSE WHO ARE COMFORTABLE AND COMFORT ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    A Touch Brings New Life

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 6,183 views

    This sermon lays the vision for the first Sunday of a brand new church.

    A Touch Brings New Life Psalm 139:1-6 Hebrews 10:19-25 Luke 12:40- 48 Look at your hands for a moment. God has placed within those hands the power for you to bring new life into the lives of others through a simple touch. A touch on the shoulder of one who’s discouraged, brings ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Larry Sarver avatar

    If God Is Good, Why Is Life So Unfair? Part One

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on May 10, 2001
    based on 127 ratings
     | 34,196 views

    An Expository Sermon From Psalm 73 On How Perspective Can Make It Seem That God Is Not Good, and Life Is Not Fair.

    Psalm 73 "If God Is Good, Why Is Life So Unfair?" Part 1 Introduction: Read Psalm 73. Illustration: On April 20th of this year Missionary Veronica ``Roni’’ Bowers, 35, and her 7-month-old daughter, Charity, seated in her lap, were killed by a single bullet when the jet fired on the Cessna ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Todd Riley avatar

    Follow Jesus Because He Is Lord Series

    Contributed by Todd Riley on May 15, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 4,720 views

    A basis for believing that Jesus is the true God

    Islington Baptist Church May 13, 2001 Series: Why follow Jesus and not any other religion, philosophy, or way Key text for this week: I John 5:20 Scripture readings: Isaiah 43-46, I Kings 18:16-40 Follow Jesus because of who he is: He is the only true God; He is Lord For the past 3 weeks we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    See Yourself Standing Before The Seated One

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 8, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 8,064 views

    sermon on Last Judgment Sunday - standing before God

    November 10, 2002 Daniel 7:9-10 “As I looked, thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took his seat. His clothing was as white as snow; the hair of his head was white like wool. His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze. 10 A river of fire was flowing, coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jim Kane avatar

    The Laughter Of Disbelief

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 25, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 10,736 views

    Nothing is impossible with God.

    This past week during some devotional reading, I read an excerpt from one of Fredrick Buechner’s books entitled, Peculiar Treasures: A Biblical Who’s Who and one of the passages that he addresses in the book is our main passage of this morning. "Quantitatively speaking, you don’t find all that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    The Walk Of Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jul 4, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 11,534 views

    Few Christians have EVER understood, much less participated in true sacrifical giving. This message examines the cost of sacrifical giving.

    THE FORWARD WALK – PART SEVEN ‘THE WALK OF SACRIFICE’ 2 CHRONICLES 24:1-14 - ©LARRY L. THOMPSON Introduction: We are taking our final steps in the Forward Walk as we approach our Forward by Faith Commitment Sunday on June 1st. In today’s Forward Walk we will discuss the WALK OF SACRIFICE and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All That Glitters Is Salt, Not Gold! Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,649 views

    The Life of Abraham, Part 6 of 10

    ALL THAT GLITTERS IS SALT, NOT GOLD (GENESIS 19:1-26) My good friend from Northern California while we were studying at the seminary was hopping mad when he heard people say that the 1989 earthquake was a sign of God’s displeasure at and judgment on San Francisco, also known as the homosexual ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible