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  • Jason Cole avatar

    Principles To Build Upon: Truth Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Jan 22, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,239 views

    If we are going to grow we must grow with the truth and not compromise the Truth preserved for us.

    Principles to Build Upon: Truth Introduction: As we begin a New Year I imagine that we all have set goals and have aspirations for the New Year. I have always had high expectations for the church. I love the church and am passionate about the church making a great impact in society. I don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Being The Church In Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,559 views

    Christ is building His church through the ministry of His people.

    Being the Church In Christ Text: Eph. 4:11-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: A man called a pastor’s office at a church one day to inquire into membership in the church. He stated that he would not be able to get involved or anything, but he felt it was important to have some religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    First And Last Things Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008
     | 4,301 views

    We live in a world that is often difficult to understand, where sometimes we just have to trust that God is in control, even if it seems that things are upside down, even if we find we can’t straighten out the things that are crooked in this world. But we

    How did a book like Ecclesiastes get in the Bible? Did someone make a mistake, do you think? I don’t know about you but I find the beginning of the book a bit depressing. Some people find it quite disturbing as it reinforces the doubts that they may have already about God’s place in the scheme of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Finishing Well Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 154 ratings
     | 45,464 views

    What it takes to finish the journey of life well

    The Journey of life Finishing Well 2 Timothy 4:6-8 Hebrews 12:1-3 How is it that we can finish the Journey of Life well? Finishing well requires Fighting the Good Fight (2 Timothy 4:7a; Hebrews 12:1b) Finishing well requires Finishing your work (2 Timothy 4:7b) Finishing well requires ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Gave Man His Mouth? Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Aug 16, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,354 views

    I want Christians who are struggling with doing what God asks them to do, to KNOW that God is big enough to see them through! God is big enough to use you for His glory!

    TEXT: Exodus 4:1-12 TITLE: “Who Gave Man His Mouth?” SERIES: Questions God Asks TOPIC: God’s Power to Enable those He calls! OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, August 10, 2008 PROP.: I want Christians who are struggling with doing what God asks them to do, to KNOW that God is big enough ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    All Have Sinned

    Contributed by Glenn Hickey on Jan 25, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,031 views

    the sin problem is a deadly virus, a universal illness, a malady with deadly consequences if not treated and dealt with.

    Have you heard anything recently about the bird flu scare? Several years ago we were all scared to death of the Avian Flu. It was to be the greatest pandemic in the history of mankind. It was predicted that this virus would mutate and become communicable from human to human and would spread ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Just Food. . .or Is It

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,172 views

    This message explores the spiritual discipline of fasting from the perspective of overcoming the stronghold of food. Extensive inspiration for this message taken from Mike Bickle’s "The Rewards of Fasting."

    Okay, repeat after me. “This Morning. . .I will be. . .truly honest with myself. I will not hide. I will not deny. I will not lie. I will listen for God’s voice. And apply it to my life.” So now this isn’t between you and me. This is between you and God. And just between you and God, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Count It All Joy

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Feb 2, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,001 views

    The Call Of James Is That We Count The Trials Of Life As "All Joy". In This Sermon We Will Look At What This Means...

    “Count It All Joy” James 1:2-8 02/03/2008 INTRODUCTION: May the words of my lips and the meditation of my heart be always acceptable in thy sight, giving praise, glory and honor to Your name our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen! • Are you going through a trial today? Are you struggling through ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    How To Bless Your Kids

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,597 views

    Another message about how to be Christlike to your kids.

    How to Bless Your Kids Matthew 19:13-15 February 10, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I’ve mentioned in the past how much my father’s acceptance means to me. Even though I’m in my 40’s with children ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Race To Win Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 22, 2008
     | 6,652 views

    We MUST do more than race to race, we need to race to win!

    INTRODUCTION • PLAY “I RUN” VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • I have enjoyed examining the “Amazing Race” with you over the past three week! Today we are going to conclude our examination of the “Amazing Race” by taking a look at the concept of Racing to Win! • In October of 2002 Herm Edwards then coach of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thank God That's Not Me Series

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 10, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 11,158 views

    We can’t go around saying, “Thank God that’s not me” because in truth it is us. Just like us, the people who are out there, people who perhaps make us uncomfortable are sinners who need to know the grace of God through Jesus Christ in their lives. The o

    A Preacher dies and is standing in line, waiting outside the Pearly Gates. He is standing there patiently, wearing his best suit and tie, dressed like he is ready to preach his Sunday morning sermon. In line just ahead of him is a guy wearing sunglasses, a loud shirt, leather jacket, and blue ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How God Builds A Servant-Leader Series

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 16, 2007
    based on 49 ratings
     | 21,935 views

    I. GOD BUILDS A SERVANT-LEADER IN SOLITUDE (v.19) II. GOD BUILDS A SERVANT-LEADER IN SECRECY (v.18) III. GOD BUILDS A SERVANT-LEADER IN SAMENESS (vs. 11,19, 17:15)

    HOW GOD BUILDS A SERVANT-LEADER Samuel 16:14-23 At one point in his life, King Saul had been used of the Lord to accomplish great things. Yet, these verses find the king living through desperate days. Because of Saul¡¦s rebellion, God removed His Spirit from the king and allowed an evil spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Through-It-All God

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Oct 18, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,762 views

    Surrender all to God. Depend on God not ourselves.

    The Through-it-all God August 26, 2007 Jeremiah 1:1-10, It doesn’t happen very often but this past Monday at lunch it was happening. Deb was near the end of her rope with our 3 children. During the morning our 3 precious children had sucked out every ounce of energy and patience that their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Letters To The 7 Churches 2 - Ephesus And Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,111 views

    Gods sends a message to the Churches of Asia encouraginf them to persever to the end and promising a reward to those who do.

    I receive lots of letters each week, from various organisations, and I have to say, most of them end up in the cardboard file on my floor - waiting to be recycled. Some, though, I take more notice of than others. Some I deal with immediately. Others I put in the pile in the centre of my desk to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Hocus Pocus

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 25, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,139 views

    There are numerous shows depicting empowered teens fighting vampires, demons and they also learn to cast spells. A generation is being encouraged to play with a spiritual power that God forbids.

    1 Samuel 28 NIV Saul and the Witch of Endor 1 In those days the Philistines gathered their forces to fight against Israel. Achish said to David, "You must understand that you and your men will accompany me in the army." 2 David said, "Then you will see for yourself what your servant can ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed