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  • Leonard Cook avatar

    The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

    Contributed by Leonard Cook on Apr 3, 2007
     | 3,295 views

    Our church has a mission statement, which states that "We are committed to be a Great Commission, holiness, evangelistic, compassionate, loving and inclusive congregation!" • This is powerful Mission Statement! This is why this church will continue to be

    "The Good, The Bad & The Ugly" John 9:1-41 Introduction • Our church has a mission statement, which states that "We are committed to be a Great Commission, holiness, evangelistic, compassionate, loving and inclusive congregation!" • This is powerful Mission Statement! This is why this church will ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Truly Living Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 18, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,738 views

    Jesus says, "I am the resurrection and the life." The message explores what it means to have Jesus as your life, and to live abundantly.

    (Preached Easter Sunday 2006) As the children are going out, I’m reminded of the story of a Sunday School teacher who was extremely enthusiastic. She looked at her class of four-years olds and asked this question: “Does anyone know what today is?” A little girl held up her finger and said, “Yes ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Filling A Vacuum

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 22, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 11,647 views

    A Sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter

    7th Sunday of Easter John 17:6-19 "Filling A Vacuum" 6* “I have manifested thy name to the men whom thou gavest me out of the world; thine they were, and thou gavest them to me, and they have kept thy word. 7* Now they know that everything that thou hast given me is from thee; 8* for I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Feast Or Fast

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jun 11, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,854 views

    Two problems creating conflict with Christ

    Luke 5:33-39 To Feast or Fast Woodlawn Baptist Church June 11, 2006 Introduction Why do you attend church? What is all this about to you? What does Christ mean to you, and why do you keep coming back to Him? These are only a few of many such important questions I think we fail to ponder ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good News For The Poor

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,414 views

    Here is a goal that everyone of us is called to work towards as a part of Christ’s body here on earth: to preach good news to the poor, to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, and to proclaim th

    I wonder how many people were here when we first sat down to work on a Parish Plan. I don’t think there were many of you around back then, though most were when we reviewed that plan a few years ago. But for those who weren’t it was one of the first things we did after I started here. But then that ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    C Is For Capstone Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,480 views

    A study of the word "capstone" and "cornerstone" in Scripture.

    Introduction 1. (email funny) 2. ABC’s and XYZ’s of the Bible.... Does anyone remember what A was for? (Abundant) B is for Beginning C is for Cornerstone/Capstone... Someone requested “commitment”... But, did you realize that the word “commitment” is not in the Bible (NIV or KJV)? 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Goodness Trap

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 9, 2007
    based on 121 ratings
     | 36,373 views

    The goodness trap: 1- a human question 2- A human response 3- The divine way

    INTRO.- ILL.- A young boy traveling by airplane to visit his grandparents sat beside a man who happened to be a seminary professor. The boy was reading a Sunday school take-home paper when the professor thought he would have some fun with the boy. "Young man," said the professor, "If you can tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Good News We Need To Hear Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,844 views

    We need to hear that Jesus came to declare God’s love, set the captives free, and heal the sic. We also need to realize that Jesus’ ministry is now our ministry.

    Luke 4:14-21 “Good News We Need to Hear” INTRODUCTION Though we have recently had a brutal cold snap, and some of us have yet to get down all of our Christmas decorations, it won’t be long before the month of May arrives and auditoriums around the country will reverberate with the strains of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus Is The Way Series

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,379 views

    Do you have problems you can’t seem to find an answer to? Are you confused about things pertaining to your life? Do you often feel lost and in despair? If this is you, you are not alone...

    Jesus is the Way Text: John 14:1-7 Introduction: Do you have problems you can’t seem to find an answer to? Are you confused about things pertaining to your life? Do you often feel lost and in despair? If this is you, you are not alone...there was a man who lived about the same time as Abraham. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is The Way To A Better Life Series

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,247 views

    This passage is our Lord’s words of encouragement for our day. When you seem all alone; when you feel all left out; when you feel no one cares - this passage is an uplifter.

    Jesus Is The Way To A Better Life Text: John 14:1-7 Introduction: This passage is our Lord’s words of encouragement for our day. When you seem all alone; when you feel all left out; when you feel no one cares - this passage is an uplifter. I want to direct your focus on verse 6 in particular. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Danny Anderson avatar

    Jesus Is The Way To God Series

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,487 views

    Jesus is the only way. He is the only way to a better life both here and in the life to come. Jesus is the only way. He is the only way to find forgiveness for our sins and sinful past.

    Jesus - The Way To God TEXT: John 14:1-7 INTRODUCTION: Jesus is the only way. He is the only way to a better life both here and in the life to come. Jesus is the only way. He is the only way to find forgiveness for our sins and sinful past. By His death on the cross, Jesus made the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is The Way Out Of Religious Confusion Series

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,115 views

    Many people who wish to follow Jesus are repelled by the multitude of denominations, diffenerences in beliefs, and conflicting doctrines and practices taught by those professing to be Christians. Such a strong distaste for denominational division is in

    Jesus - The Way Out Of Religious Confusion TEXT: John 14:1-7 INTRODUCTION: Many people who wish to follow Jesus are repelled by the multitude of denominations, diffenerences in beliefs, and conflicting doctrines and practices taught by those professing to be Christians. Such a strong distaste ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Danny Anderson avatar

    Jesus Is The Way To Eternal Life Series

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 28, 2006
     | 8,931 views

    As we close this series out today, we will see why we can say Jesus is The Way To Eternal Life. In this message, we will be considering those passages which use the expression "eternal life" to mean a future hope which will be realized after this life o

    Jesus - The Way To Eternal Life TEXT: John 14:1-7 INTRODUCTION: Over the past number of weeks, we have considered how Jesus is truly The Way to all good things: He is The Way to a better life (by correcting misconceptions and teaching us to seek new goals); He is the Way to forgiveness of sins ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Real With God Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,241 views

    We treat God as though He were not present. Jesus shows us how to get real with God by admitting His feelings, by telling what He wanted, and by enlisting His friends in prayer, however inadequate. Montgomery Hills Baptist Church

    We are not going to debate this morning whether there is or is not a God. That’s settled, I would think, in this room. The issue is not whether God is real, but whether we know how to get real with God. Let me play out a little scene with you. Picture a home in which there is a parent and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Caring With A Difference

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,500 views

    A Labor Day message on providing caring services, but not simply as self-fulfillment, but as a means to witness.

    The true test of whether what you are doing is real is not how you feel about it when you start. The true test is whether you can keep going and complete your task. Anybody can get excited about a new job. But not everybody can stay by the stuff and finish. Some people get bored, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist