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  • Dale Harlow avatar

    Jesus - Little Interest In Personal Comfort Series

    Contributed by Dale Harlow on Mar 8, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,430 views

    Many Christians today are guilty of thinking that Jesus wants us to be comfortable. Our comfort, at least in this life, is not very high on his list of what he wants for us.

    It has been about 3 years that Jesus has been working with the disciples. They have heard some teaching that they understood, and some that they didn’t. They have seen Jesus do some incredible things. They believe with all of their being that he is the Messiah. But what they believe of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living Among The Pagans

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Nov 27, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,649 views

    Let our lives speak louder than our words

    Living Among the Pagans TCF Sermon November 18, 2007 Does anybody else here think that the level of public discourse in our country has fallen to new lows? No longer do we have respectful disagreements. Seldom do we agree to disagree about opinions on politics or other issues. Rather, what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rejoice In What!?!?!

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,081 views

    We can rejoice in many things, but rejoicing in suffering might have us asking "Rejoice in What!?!?!"

    Rejoice in What?!?! TCF Sermon September 17, 2006 What do you rejoice in? For the language-challenged among you, rejoice means “to feel joyful about something; to be delighted about something.” You might rejoice in something you accomplished. You might rejoice in your childrens’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When God Shuts One Door, He Opens Another Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 47 ratings
     | 189,011 views

    Sometimes our disappointments in life can become God’s appointments, so don’t let closed doors bother you. The things we think of as failures and problems can often end up being blessings in disguise.

    INTRODUCTION It seems doors of opportunity open and close before us in life. Is it God opening and closing these doors? For many years I’ve heard the saying, “When God shuts one door, He opens another!” Well, no, those exact words are not found in the Bible anywhere. However, of all the phrases ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Great Gift Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,241 views

    Our Lord was born to provide redemption, God’s great gift, for mankind.

    GALATIANS 3:13, 14 GOD’S GREAT GIFT “Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, ‘Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree.’” Exchanging gifts is a tradition associated with the celebration of Christmas. Although giving gifts is a part of other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Skip Rush, Find Rest Series

    Contributed by Dale Harlow on Dec 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,023 views

    Do you ever feel like life is flying by, out of control? You want to get off, but it is like a merry-go-round that is moving too fast. Jumping off can hurt more than staying on! So you just hold on and keep flying. I think we have that problem year rou

    Do you ever feel like life is flying by, out of control? You want to get off, but it is like a merry-go-round that is moving too fast. Jumping off can hurt more than staying on! So you just hold on and keep flying. I think we have that problem year round now, but it is at its worst at Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Choosing The Life Above Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 20, 2010
     | 3,204 views

    Jesus teaches the following: You are looking at the micro and missing the macro; spiritual dimension to life, and if we can become right with that realm we can live fully in this world for our years and then forever. Unless we are born from above… born sp

    [Recap –Nicodemus, a religious leader, comes to Jesus at night, and is told “no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.”] Nicodemus Seen Jesus… but his religious understanding is making it hard to understand. The greatest confusion which the enemy of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Older Brother

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 23, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,442 views

    Have we as the Church become the older brother? Do we refuse to join the party, pointing to our service, sacrifices and sinlessness?

    THE OLDER BROTHER Farmer Joe was in a serious accident and decided to take the trucking company responsible for the accident to court. In court, the trucking company’s lawyer was questioning farmer Joe. "Didn’t you say, at the scene of the accident, ’I’m fine’?," ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Work Out Series

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 8, 2010
     | 5,216 views

    The discovery and use of our spiritual gift will help us grow to be like Christ.

    Series: What Now Title: Work Out Text: I Corinthians 12:1-30 Truth: The discovery and use of our spiritual gift will help us grow to be like Christ. Aim: To encourage them to find and use their spiritual gift. INTRODUCTION Use a child’s puzzle with big pieces so people can see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Visitors From Outer Space Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,264 views

    A study of chapter 9 verses 1 through 6

    Ezekiel 9: 1 – 6 ‘Visitors from outer space’ Part 1 1 Then He called out in my hearing with a loud voice, saying, “Let those who have charge over the city draw near, each with a deadly weapon in his hand.” 2 And suddenly six men came from the direction of the upper gate, which faces north, each ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Jesus--His Death Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 5, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,907 views

    In this sermon we learn about the significance of the cross, as well as various reactions to the cross.

    Scripture Today is the fourth week of a ten-week series of messages based on a book that is titled Christianity Explored by Rico Tice and Barry Cooper. The purpose of this series is to explore Christianity, primarily through the writing of Mark in his book we call The Gospel of Mark. I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Glory Returns Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 16, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 43,593 views

    A study of chapter 43 verses 1 through 27

    Ezekiel 43: 1 – 27 The Glory Returns “1 Then the man brought me to the gate facing east, 2 and I saw the glory of the God of Israel coming from the east. His voice was like the roar of rushing waters, and the land was radiant with his glory. 3 The vision I saw was like the vision I ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Getting Ready For A Change

    Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Feb 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,909 views

    . Have you ever wished during an especially wonderful time in your life that you could freeze things right where they were?

    Getting Ready for a Change Joshua 1:1-1:16 Introduction: 1. Have you ever wished during an especially wonderful time in your life that you could freeze things right where they were? I remember having that thought a number of years ago my family was spending time with my parents, they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Want Vs Need Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 26, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 34,607 views

    We need to mature in our relationship with the Lord. We do this by wanting what we need. Not needing what we want. We place our life and faith in seeking God and following His lead in our life.

    “Need Vs Want” Series: 4 Letter Words Thesis: We need to mature in our relationship with the Lord. We do this by wanting what we need. Not needing what we want. We place our life and faith in seeking God and following His lead in our life. Scripture Text (Key verse): -Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Suffering Sovereign Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 27, 2009
     | 4,521 views

    If we want our lives to count for eternity, then we must recognize our sin, recognize the Son and repent. That is we must trust Christ with our lives and follow Him to a whole new way of living.

    The Suffering Sovereign (Mark 1:1-20) Some time ago (1996), the staff at the Bridger Wilderness Area in the Teton National Forest in Wyoming received the following responses on comment cards from hikers on their trails. These are actual responses! Trails need to be wider so people can walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free