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  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    It's Crazy Talk

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 29, 2006
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     | 3,729 views

    Jesus tells his disciples what will happen and it it is crazy stuff.

    It’s crazy talk John 3: 1-17 Some time back there was an email going around that has the subject: “How many Christians does it take to change a light bulb,” It is a turn of an old joke, I thought about that this week as I was preparing the message… I want to share some of it with you this ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Happy About Starving" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 2, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,377 views

    Sermon 5 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

    “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” As we come to examine this fourth beatitude I make two fundamental observations. One is that it is the first one that is not focused on us, but focused on God. The first three have to do with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Mark Strauss avatar

    The Book Of Acts, Part 2- Power From Above Series

    Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 4, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 24,914 views

    This morning we are going to look at the event which sparked the beginning of the Church, pouring out of the Spirit on the Day of Pentecost.

    Power from Above The Spirit Comes at Pentecost Acts 2:1-21 Sometimes the most foolish sounding ideas turn out to produce the most extraordinary results. Listen to these real statements made about people and products. •In 1876, a Western Union internal memo read this, “This ’telephone’ [thing] ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Book Of Acts, Part 6- Sharing All Things Series

    Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 4, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,501 views

    We live in a society that is obsessed with self-fulfillment and self-centeredness. •And Christians often share that obsession, buying into this “me first” attitude. •Yet when we examine the book of Acts, we see in the Church a community characterized b

    “Sharing All Things” The Church’s Example in Giving Acts 4:32-37 One of the things we learn from children is their natural, inborn tendency toward selfishness. •From a baby’s perspective, “What’s mine is mine, What’s yours is mine, and whatever I want is mine.” •And this natural selfishness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    The Da Vinci Code; Can We Trust The Bible? (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 4, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 2,971 views

    The Bible, best seller of all time...Dan Brown says we can’t trust it....Well, can we?

    All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that everyone who belongs to God may be proficient, equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16 - 17 (NRSVA) The Bible has been called "The Divine ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Planned For God's Pleasure Series

    Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,315 views

    Deals with our need for Worship

    “PLANNED FOR GOD’S PLEASURE” Sunday, May 2, 2004 We are unpacking God’s purposes for our lives. In order to get the most you can out of this series, I encourage you to read only one chapter a day. I know life is busy; I missed two times this week myself and I had to get caught up, but it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Work Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 17, 2005
    based on 33 ratings
     | 17,700 views

    Part of a 2 part series on the person and work of the Holy Spirit.

    THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TEXT: John 16: 6-16 Sunday, May 26, 2002 Last week being Pentecost, we started teaching on the Holy Spirit. Scripture says that we can quench the spirit, that we can hold its outflowing in our lives. As part of salvation, God has promised the inflowing of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • James May avatar

    Going One On One With God

    Contributed by James May on May 17, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,548 views

    Sometimes, the only way that we can get the answer to our prayer is to get alone with God and wrestle long enough to get the victory.

    GOING ONE ON ONE WITH GOD By Pastor Jim May How many of you love being in a crowd? I suppose the answer to that question would depend upon what we are calling a “crowd”. For some folks, a crowd consists of anything more than 2 people. For others, the more people there are, the happier they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Throne Of Judgment; Altar Of Grace"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 23, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,166 views

    God’s holiness reveals man’s sin; His grace forgives. But first the man must come to a stark realization.

    It is the aim of the enemy of our souls and therefore the way of this passing world, to blur the lines. To fade black and darken white until all is gray and diluted and washed out. To render truth a matter of irrelevance and to diminish personal identity until the individual is measured as ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    A Pastor's Perplexity Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 26, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,598 views

    In this personal section of Paul’s letter to the Galatians, Paul first appeals to them, then he fondly remembers their loving acceptance of him, and finally he reminds them of his attitude towards them.

    Scripture We are working our way Sunday by Sunday through the apostle Paul’s letter to the Galatians. One of the advantages of this approach is that we cover the whole counsel of God—at least as it is revealed in this portion of God’s Word to us. By studying books of the Bible, or large sections ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    A Nation Remembers

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 29, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,158 views

    This sermon details the cause of America’s distance from God - all in a context of remembering: the fallen soldiers; our Godly forefathers, and of course, remembering Jesus, our Christ.

    Tomorrow, we will celebrate our nation’s Memorial Day. That is the day we set apart to honor those who have died in the defense of our great nation. Those who gave their all so that we could have it all. Those who made the ultimate sacrifice, so that we might not have to. As we look back into ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • James May avatar

    What Is Your Price?

    Contributed by James May on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 104 ratings
     | 40,356 views

    Samson lost his power with God because Satan found his price. Many in the church today are selling out for less than Samson did? Do you hve a price that you will accept to forget your loyalty and integrity in serving the Lord?

    WHAT IS YOUR PRICE? By Pastor Jim May Judges 16:4-22 Judges 16:4-5, "And it came to pass afterward, that he loved a woman in the Valley of Sorek, whose name was Delilah. And the lords of the Philistines came up unto her, and said unto her, Entice him, and see wherein his great strength lieth, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Beyond Easy Believism! Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 19, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,619 views

    In James 2:14-26 we find two great truths about genuine saving faith that are meant to give you a solid foundation upon which to build your life and ministry.

    Scripture A Chicago-based newspaper, StreetWise, is sold by homeless people, who collect a portion of the proceeds. One day as Dr. Joseph Stowell, then serving as President of the Moody Bible Institute, walked to work, he passed a StreetWise vendor. It was a bitterly cold January morning, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Look Forward To The Final Judgment

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 3, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,861 views

    This sermon addresses what God will use to judge you on Judgment Day, and how you can approach such an awesome Day in faith.

    November 6, 2005 Matthew 25:31-46 “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Chip Monck avatar

    A Call To Celebrate

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 1, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,552 views

    Sermon provides a look at the spiritual discipline of celebration!

    A CALL TO CELEBRATE Philippians 4:4-8 In Celebration of Discipline, an excellent resource for those of you who are looking to pursue further any of the spiritual disciplines we have looked at over the past two months, Richard Foster writes, “Celebration is at the heart of the way of Christ. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan