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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Overwhelming Or Overcoming? It Depends

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 23, 2008
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     | 4,213 views

    Autobiographical account of memories of race relations. Christ gives us the power to overcome backgrounds that might overwhelm us.

    If you find yourself facing a monstrous evil, there are really only two choices: either to run or to fight. Either to run or to fight. Now most of us will try a third choice; we will try to ignore the problem. But that won’t work. That won’t work. Massive, monstrous evil demands a response: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Name Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 23, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,668 views

    An application of the third commandment not to take up God’s Name in a worthless or false way, but rather to honor God’s name by what we say and do.

    God’s Name (Exodus 20:7) Just a little over 10 years ago (1997), a 14-year-old student, Nathan Zohner, circulated a petition to ban the use of dihydrogen monoxide. According to Zohner, dihydrogen monoxide “may cause severe burns, accelerates the corrosion and rusting of many metals, and has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    By What Authority?

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,113 views

    Jesus expressed His authority as the Son of God most fully in the gift of repentance; the offer of salvation by faith.

    “By What Authority?” Matthew 21:23-32 Introduction A young second lieutenant at Fort Bragg discovered that he had no change when he was about to buy a soft drink from a vending machine. He flagged down a passing private and asked him, “Do you have change for a dollar?” The private said cheerfully, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Together Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,445 views

    There is a huge difference between an encounter and a Close Encounter. In this 4 part series, learn the ingredients that are necessary to have a Close Encounter with God. You will be challenged by this series.

    “Close Encounters” Pt. 4 - Together Review – Do a test. What is the process? And so to fulfill that process we must begin by having a close encounter. We started this whole thing off by declaring that we want to be a 2 Chronicles 5 church where the glory of the Lord fills this place and our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Want A Fireworks Display Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
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     | 8,357 views

    We have relegated fire...works to once a year. We have made certain fire...works off limits. This series will take us back to where we began (Acts 2) and see how the fire...works in our lives.

    Fire…Works Pt. 1 – I Want A Fire…Works Display I. Introduction It is that time of year. July. The month of fireworks. We all seem to love and want a fireworks display. It has become an annual ritual at our house and I am sure the same is true at your house. We grab blankets, bug spray, our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Mind Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 34,060 views

    We are told that when we meet Jesus everything changes. But what should change? This series will deal with the transformation that we are supposed to undergo.

    “Transformers” Pt. 1 – The Mind I. Introduction We are told that once we meet Jesus everything will change. We have heard it and perhaps quoted it ourselves, “Behold old things have passed away and all things are new” and “if any man is in Christ he is a new creature.” But my question is what ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Huge Pricetag Of Instant Gratification

    Contributed by James May on Oct 5, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 15,776 views

    We will often miss the best things in life because of impatience. The price of impatience is a price we don’t want to pay.

    The Huge Price Tag of Instant Gratification By Pastor Jim May Matthew Chapter 15:22-28 We live in a world that wants what it wants and it wants it right now. There isn’t one of us that does not love a little instant gratification now and then. How do I know that? All you have to do is look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Love For A Lifetime Series

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Oct 12, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,311 views

    The outline for this message is taken from Hal Seed’s reference to wedding rings in his 3rd sermon for the Fireproof Series. They are 1. round(no end) 2. Equally strong at all points 3. Costly. As God intended our marriages to be.

    Love for a Lifetime Fireproof Your Relationships: Sermon Three Scripture: Matthew 19:3-12 A little boy asked his mother, “Marriage makes you have babies, doesn’t it, Mom?” The mother reluctantly answered her son, “Well, not exactly. Just because you are married does not mean that you get ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "Faith, Hope, Love"

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 13, 2008
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     | 13,288 views

    A sermon for the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, the second lesson Proper 24

    23rd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 24 Lectionary 29 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 "Faith, Hope, Love" 1:1* ¶ Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. 2* We give thanks to God always for you all, constantly ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Promises, Promises Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 16, 2008
     | 9,751 views

    God never changes and God keeps His promises. We come to faith through the promise as people of old came to faith through the promise --- and the promise is Jesus Christ.

    While I was waiting for my coffee I struck up a conversation with a college age woman about Christianity. It turns out that she had grown up in the church and had some great memories of the church…but as she grew older she had lost interest in church. She cited various issues in the church that she ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith For The Faithful

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on May 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 54,845 views

    Most people believe that the leadership of a congregation are the people with the strong faith. This is not always the case. Here is a lesson for the faithful to stay faithful.

    FAITH FOR THE FAITHFUL THEME: THOSE WHO ARE FAITHFUL MUST ADMIT A FAITH WEAKNESS. TEXT: MARK 9:14-29 It seems that in the church those in a leadership position are strong in the faith. The elders, deacons, preachers, and teachers are those who are solid with the faith. This seems to be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Hillyer II avatar

    The Love Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Jerry Hillyer Ii on May 13, 2008
     | 3,539 views

    Part 7 in a 10 part series from Colossians. This sermon deals with our progress in holiness.

    THE SUPREMACY OF CHRIST COLOSSIANS 3:12-17: THE LOVE OF CHRIST SERMON #7: MAY 11, 2008 JERRY L. HILLYER, II Introduction 12Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13Bear with each other and forgive ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Jesus Did For You! Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on May 20, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 21,626 views

    The three questions that arise from this passage are, Where did Christ go? To whom did Christ go? and What does Christ proclaim to them?

    A Study of the Book of 1st Peter Finding Hope In Our Lives Sermon # 10 “What Jesus Did For You” 1 Peter 3:18-22 Most of the Bible is easy to understand. But as you preach ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Drawing The Line Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on May 23, 2008
     | 8,272 views

    Through faith in Jesus Christ, your standing before God is amended to reflect Christ’s righteousness. Your standing and not your state has been changed. Your state will change as you are filled with the Spirit of God to glorify Him.

    Series: The Line in the Sand Message Title: Drawing the Line Scripture: Romans 3:21-22a 21 But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. 22 This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Old Rugged Cross Series

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on May 29, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 32,431 views

    Today we continue our study in the series Hymns You love We are looking at The Old Rugged Cross

    Read passage Today we continue our study in the series Hymns You love We are looking at The Old Rugged Cross In 1913 George Bennard was struggling with a problem that caused him much suffering His mind went back again and again to Christ’s anguish on the cross This was the heart of the Gospel! The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist