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    Skepticism Isn't Terminal

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 17, 2007
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    Faith is a journey from skepticism to certainty.

    Title: Skepticism Isn’t Terminal Text: John 20:19-31 Thesis: Faith is a journey from skepticism to certainty. Introduction There are many questions that are deeply troubling to me… (tongue in cheek) • What if your hot pocket is cold? Is it still a hot pocket or is it a cold pocket? • What if ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Recognition Factor

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 5, 2007
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     | 2,950 views

    Love is the identifiable feature of the follower of Jesus Christ.

    Title: The Recognition Factor Text: John 13:31-35 Thesis: Love is the identifiable feature of the follower of Christ. Introduction How do we recognize people? People have identifying features… • We recognize Jimmy Durante or Carl Malden when we see them because they have prominent noses. • We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hope That We Can Believe In

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Feb 25, 2008
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    An African American Perspective - Black History Month Program February 2008

    An Afro-American Perspective - Black History Month Program February 2008 HOPE THAT WE CAN BELIEVE IN Titus 1:2; 2:13 by Reverend Kelvin L. Parks at Shiloh Baptist Church Waukegan, IL on Sunday, 24 February 2008   Hope that we can believe in   As I was preparing myself to speak to you this morning, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    03 Life Encounter: It's Extravagance Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 9, 2008
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     | 2,997 views

    LIFE ENCOUNTER IS - ➊ RARE - Spared Not ➋ COSTLY - Delivered Him Up ➌ OBTAINABLE - Give Us

    Rom. 8:32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? Either television writers have finally run out of ideas for bad situation comedies or the baby boomers’ nostalgic longing for their 60s youth is simply in control ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proclaim: "Long Live The King!” Claim: Long Life With The King.

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 8, 2008
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     | 5,257 views

    Epiphany reveals Jesus as a gentle yet powerful king.

    “Long live the king!” Did you catch the crowning ceremony of a new king over Christmas? He’s not king over any country. He has a crown but no palace. And not even all his “subjects” recognize him as their sovereign. I’m talking about Dan Stanescu, the new self-proclaimed king of the Roma people, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Take The Tunnel Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Jun 23, 2007
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     | 6,047 views

    When the walls look to tall, take the tunnel

    Take the Tunnel. 2 Samuel 5:1-10 Pete sits on the street and leans against a building. He would rather beat his head against it because he just messed up again. He has a bad habit of speaking before thinking, he blurts out words as a whale spurts out salt water. His words always hurt someone, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Lesson From Strawberries Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,496 views

    The effects of the Gospel, when proclaimed and obeyed, can spread like wild fire!

    A LESSON FROM STRAWBERRIES Matthew 9:35-38 Sermon Objective: The effects of the Gospel, when proclaimed and obeyed, can spread like wild fire! Supporting Scripture: Psalm 126:6; Proverbs 4:18; Micah 6:8; Matthew 5:13-16; Mark 12:29-31 SUMMARY We are concluding a series from Matthew chapter 9 ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Jesus Knows Us By Name

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 6, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,487 views

    In our society, we are often known by our numbers. Jesus, the good shepherd, knows us by our name. What a difference

    4th Sunday of Easter May 7, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son into our world, that we might come to know the truth and depth of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Do You Believe

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 10, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,543 views

    Some foundational principles of money.

    INTRO: This past January the pastors were at a retreat in Duluth and the speaker told of a missionary friend who was trying to reach this group of people in Mexico. They had a difficult time because these villagers had what he phrased “a scarcity mentality.” The missionary said their belief ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Faithfulness Of God

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,593 views

    We can see thru the life of Peter the faithfulness of God.

    INTRO: I want us to think about faithfulness. -If your car starts once every three tries, is it reliable? -If your paperboy skips delivery every Monday and Thursday, is he trustworthy? -If you don’t go to work once or twice a month, are you a loyal employee? -If your refrigerator ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Family Matters Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 13, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,050 views

    Fourth in a series from 1 Timothy. This message describes a functional church family.

    The Bible describes the church as a: • Holy Nation (1 Peter 2:9) – common citizenship in the heavenly realm • Priesthood (1 Peter 2:9) – privilege of direct access to God for all believers • Kingdom (Revelation 5:10) – common submission to the King of kings and Lord of lords • Vine (John 15:5) – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Submissive Spirit Will Draw Others To God

    Contributed by Phillip Wright on Aug 27, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,256 views

    Scripture shows how the quiet submissive attitude can be used to lead others to Christ.

    Introduction: This morning we are going to look at Peter’s comments concerning submissiveness. Several months we looked at Ephesians 5 and the phrase said “Wives submit to your own husband.” I told you then that the word “submit” was not there in the Greek. Well it is present in Peter’s writing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Urgency Of The Hour Series

    Contributed by Michael De Rosa on Oct 2, 2006
     | 6,103 views

    I want to impress upon the people that every single person we meet or currently know is someone for that Christ died for, and that we just don’t want to get in the way of God, but learn how to be conduits of God’s work.

    Introduction: This illustration of ‘a description of cake’ is to show that each view is important. It is my intent here to build a connection with my audience as quickly as possible. Thus, I will need to internalize this illustration, use much expression, humor, eye contact in order to get my ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Grace For The Humble

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 12, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,200 views

    God calls us to humility...it is part of the call to be like Jesus. What is humility, really? How does James help us to find it?

    Grace for the Humble - Sermon for CATM - June 12, 2005 A pastor in Toronto who I deeply admired, Dr. Winston Nunes, was once praised for his humility. He looked up at his admirer and said, “I’m not humble, I’m accurate”. A lot of the Bible, God’s Word, is dedicated to helping us see things ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Secret Of Contentment

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,623 views

    Contentment is found on the inside through faith in Christ not from outward possessions or circumstances.

    The Secret of Contentment Philippians 4:12 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: You can’t buy contentment. But you would if you could! Every parent or grandparent knows that when the final history of the world’s wars is written, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ