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    Be Like Jesus (10)

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 8, 2010
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    We need to aspire to be like Jesus

    INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  I want you to look closely at the title to the message for today.  Be like Jesus.  All of us at one time or another has wanted to be like someone, we have had someone we were exposed to that inspired us to want to emulate them.  Today ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Exposed

    Contributed by Andrew Rogers on Jul 23, 2008
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     | 7,611 views

    exposing of sin, preservation of dignity, Revealing of character

    SERMONS 2008 WEEK 1 Genesis 1-11; Job 1-9 TITLE: EXPOSED THEME: exposing of sin, preservation of dignity, Revealing of character INTRODUCTION: 1. Good morning! Happy New Year to everyone. Last year we took almost a whole year to go through one book. This year we are going to try to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    So You Call Yourself A Pastor 4 Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 25, 2009
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    Exposition of the last part of Paul’s charge to the Ephesian elders

    Text: Acts 20:32-38, Title: So You Call Yourself a Pastor 4, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/22/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Karl Marx, died in 1883 with these last words… “Go on, get out - last words are for fools who haven’t said enough.” Thomas à Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, d.1170 “I am ready to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living To Your True Potential (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 7, 2008
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     | 3,086 views

    This sermon looks at Christian character triats which we will maniest when we are living to our true potential

    ROMANS 12:9 – 21. LIVING TO OUR TRUE POTENTIAL (PART 2). LAST WEEK WE LOOKED AT THE LIVING TO OUR TRUE POTENTIAL (IN THE WORLD IN THE CHURCH) THE CALL UPON US WAS ONE OF PERSONAL CONSECRATION TO GOD IN THE LIGHT OF HIS MERCY. WE ARE CALLED TO BE A TRANSFORMING INFLUENCE IN THE WORLD, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking Is Great Exercise Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009
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     | 7,184 views

    Enoch had a great exercise…He walked with God. Our passage tells us that, “…Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him…”

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: September 2001 Date Preached: September 18, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Sunday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Learning Lessons from the Past Title: Walking is Great Exercise Text: Genesis 5:21-24 Introduction: Have you noticed how over the past few years that there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Creating Community In The Church

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 4, 2007
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     | 6,697 views

    You can eliminate strife by focusing on HOW TO… I. PROGRESS the Gospel II. PROTECT the Gospel III. PLAN the Gospel IV. PROCLAIM the Gospel

    The Drucker Foundation for Nonprofit Management has uncovered 5 common success factors IN BUILDING Community. In analyzing 68 Non Profit Organizations, (1) The ones who have results aim at results. They have a very clear definition of and concentration on what they are trying to accomplish. (2) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Your Life Out Loud Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 5, 2007
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     | 5,428 views

    We are called to live our lives so that Christ is exalted and people are drawn to Him! We are not called to blend into the ’woodwork’ of society!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: August 4, 2007 Date Preached: August 5, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study in 1 Peter Sermon Title: Living Your WALK Out Loud Sermon Text: 1 Peter 1:13 - 16 13Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Beatitudes

    Contributed by James Cloud on Oct 6, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 19,591 views

    A sermon detailing what Christ is truly saying to us through the Beatitudes.

    The Beatitudes By Fr. James Scripture reference Matthew 5 The Beatitudes 1Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2and he began to teach them saying: 3"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 13, 2007
     | 3,524 views

    Second of the Eight Milestones on the Journey of the Fruitful Followers.

    4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” I know that I have told you this story not long ago, but since it happens to fit well with this morning’s topic of mourning, I am going to tell you again. For some of you, it might be the first time hearing this. I used to live in San ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 13, 2007
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    Seventh of the Eight Milestones on the Journey of the Fruitful Followers.

    “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Matthew 5:9 So far we have been the fruit of Jesus Christ—the Peacemaker. He has brought peace between God and us, and he has taught us to live in peace with one another by loving one another. However, at this stage, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The First Christmas Song

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,853 views

    The first Christmas song was not sung by a hip-hop artist or a famous rock star, but was sung by the Heavenly Host on a Holy Night.

    The First Christmas Song By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Luke 2:8-14 Praise the Lord and Merry Christmas. In two days we will be celebrating Christmas the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. On tomorrow night children will try to spy wondering if reindeer really know how to fly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Sowing To The Spirit

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Nov 15, 2007
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     | 7,811 views

    Paul warned people against the Judiaisers.

    Gal 6:7-16 7 Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for you reap whatever you sow. 8 If you sow to your own flesh, you will reap corruption from the flesh; but if you sow to the Spirit, you will reap eternal life from the Spirit. 9 So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    It's Not My Job Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 30, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,122 views

    God expects participation in His church from everyone.

    Isn’t it nice to have the lights turned on? I really like coming in and having a nice bulletin that we can look at and know what is going on this morning and this week. I also like the fact that someone took the time to plan out all the song service and that we have someone who is willing and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Compassionate Confrontation Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,577 views

    A revamp of an earlier sermon. There are times when we will need to confront people. How are we called to do it?

    INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  Last week we looked at the importance of harmony within the church family. Harmony is something that we must work on to keep, each of us needs to do our part.  Today I want to follow up on the issue of harmony with a message on what to do when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Devil Has A Plan For Your Life

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jan 27, 2011
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     | 19,973 views

    The devil has a plan for your life But God has a far greater plan and we need to accept it.

    Plans are important, aren’t they? Look at this building. Some of you here today can remember back when the planning process began for this building. Even though I was not here, I am sure that the plan was to build a church in which people could come to and worship Jesus Christ. This was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other