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  • Jason Jones avatar

    A Parting Shot Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 16, 2007
     | 3,717 views

    Exposition of Galatians 6:11-18

    Text: Galatians 6:11-18, Title: A Parting Shot, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/19/07, PM A. Opening illustration: Two ministers in a small town were openly critical of each other’s efforts and constantly opposed one another. After a joint meeting in which they planned a community-wide effort, one took this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Even A Dead Fish Can Swim Down Stream? Drifting Is Dangerous!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,429 views

    We can not allow bitterness, rejection and hurt to drive us. Even dead fish can swim down stream. God has a plan to reach higher and dream bigger. Get your head up and TRY HARDER!

    DEAD FISH SWIM DOWN STREAM? Drifting is dangerous! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com INTRODUCTION: WILL YOU ALLOW HURT, BITTERNESS AND REJECTION DRIVE YOU DOWN A DEAD END STREET? WILL YOU REACH HIGHER? Your enemy wants you to think your family, your church, and your ministry has hit ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Be Devoted Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Mar 27, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,107 views

    Part 4 of this series is all about taking a fresh look at the power of the Word of God. It is a powerful book that comes to life and when we full engage in His Word it will literally change us for eternity.

    Spring Life Part 4- Be Devoted Pastor Ryan Akers Video- Bible Facts- (Sermon Spice) OWU- Kids lack of desire to learn what they were called to do.- I didn’t begin really digging into the bible until college. When I did I learned just how powerful the words inside these pages are. It is a timeless ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Sowing In Good Soil

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 27, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,536 views

    sowing the Good Seed, the word of God

    SOWING THE SEED OF THE WORD OF GOD IN GOOD GROUND Today lord willing I’ll try & talk a little about the parable we find in matt. 13: to do with sowing seed, the word of God. Matthew 13:1- 9 Listen as I read the 1st 9 verses; 1 The same day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Topsy Turvy King

    Contributed by Andy Beech on Mar 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,943 views

    A sermon that portrays Jesus as a Topsy Turvy King, one who was not as was expected.

    The Topsy-Turvy King Text: Matt 21:1-11 My son Timothy has just had his 13th Birthday last Monday, but when he was a toddler he was very taken with the Mr. Men series written by Roger Hargreaves. One of the books he particularly liked me to read to him was Mr. Topsy Turvy. [HOLD UP THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Quackenbush avatar

    The Fruit Of The Spirit - Temperance Series

    Contributed by David Quackenbush on Mar 29, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 48,349 views

    A look at the last of the 9 manifestations of the fruit of the Spirit in the life of the believer.

    The Fruit of The Spirit - Temperance Scripture: 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. 24 And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affectionsb and lusts. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Gospel: How To Get Everything Wrong!

    Contributed by Damon Rambo on Apr 4, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,209 views

    An exposition from the Book of Jude, revealing the problems with the modern Church.

    The Gospel: How to Get Everything Wrong Jude 1:4-23 Intro: As we get into our text this evening, I would like for you to keep one question in mind: What is it that we, as a church, and as the Body of Christ, are doing wrong? This is not a popular question, in today’s society…people want to point ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    7. The Parable Of The Sower Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on May 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,738 views

    If we want our lives to be fruitful for the Kingdom, we must cultivate the “soil” of our lives and eliminate impurities.

    INTRO: This week Ann and the kids did some planting. We have a little plot in our backyard that we’ve designated for the kids’ garden. Last year we planted a few things – including a short lived goldfish pond, in that area, and on one of the sunny afternoons Ann took them out there and put some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Remarkable Escape Series

    Contributed by Chris Carroll on Jun 12, 2007
     | 3,547 views

    This message allows us to discover how we can make an escape from the troubles of this world by identifying our struggles and identifying our escape route

    Resurrection Encounters Part IX: A Remarkable Escape Acts 9:1-19 CBC June 10, 2007 The magician then said, "Sir, I am a professional. This is the Greatest Illusion. Besides, there are hundreds of witnesses, hit me as hard as you can right in the head with the hammer." The man shrugged, did it, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Trying To Avoid The Mountains?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 13, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,711 views

    Lot tried to avoid his mountain. Often we look for easy, downhill journeys. Sometimes that mountain might have a purpose. Let us look at Sinai,Moriah,Carmel,Nebo and the mountains Jesus faced.

    QUIT AVOIDING THE MOUNTAINS! DO WE UNDERSTAND THE ROLE OF MOUNTAINS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. ABRAHAM HAD A NEPHEW THAT DID NOT LIKE MOUNTAINS. GOD COMMANDED LOT TO FLEE TO THE MOUNTAINS. LOT HAD EVERY EXCUSE IN THE BOOK TO AVOID HIS MOUNTAIN CLIMB. A. GOD HAS A PLAN FOR ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Kenneth Anthony avatar

    Charismatic Apostles

    Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Apr 28, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,010 views

    Apostles were charismatic evangelists that connected and bonded with people in order to bring them to Christ. Explore five characteristics of charismatic Christians.

    We all love high achievers. We love our professional athletes, entrepreneurs, and other “go-getters” that “make it” in the world. We also want to be like them in some ways and claim our moment in the spotlight. It’s no accident that we see tens of thousands of young people auditioning for ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Only Thing That Counts

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,265 views

    Priority of Christian life is "Faith expressing itself in love."

    “THE ONLY THING THAT COUNTS” Gal. 5:1-12 INTRO – A man was going to bed one night when his wife told him that he had left the light on in the garden shed. She could see it from the bedroom window. He told her that he had not been in the shed all day. He looked out the window himself and saw ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Is Not By Accident

    Contributed by Larry La Douceur on May 30, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,419 views

    When the body of Christ is functioning according to the will and purposes of God we show the world the perfect plan God intended for you and me. We also set the example for those who come behind us.

    The Church is NOT by Accident Suggested reading; Early Christians Speak, Dr. Everett Ferguson, Abilene Christian University Press Thirteen Lessons on Church History, Morris Womack, College Press Publishing Company Introduction In Genesis Chapter 2 we read, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    The Da Vinci Code: Who Was Jesus, Really? (Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,982 views

    Dan Brown said Jesus was just a really good man who turned his church over to Mary Magdalene...God says differently.

    Several years ago Jack Lemon and Walter Matthau made their last movie together. It was the second of two movies which told the story of two elderly neighbors. They were best friends as children, but time and circumstances had turned them into cantankerous, grouchy and bitter rivals. Although ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Ancient Office Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 25, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,722 views

    The one office we see early in the book of Genesis that continues through eternity in the Book of Revelation is the office of elder! This office is so important that every Christian should understand and support it.

    The Ancient Office (I Peter 5:1-4) 1. A pastor thought God gave Him an idea, and he presented it in the monthly elders meeting. After giving his most impassioned plea and really “selling” the idea to the elder board, the board voted and voted down the pastors proposed changes 12-1. The head elder ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible