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  • Paul Barreca avatar

    Racism In Theological Disguise

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 13, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,179 views

    We will discover the truth concerning the curse on Canaan and examine our own hearts regarding race relations.

    There is no shortage of controversial issues raised in the opening chapters of Genesis. We have already discovered the God’s Word has much to say about the subject of Creation, the family, the role of husband and wife, homosexuality, capital punishment, and role of government. Today, we come to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Genesis - An Overview Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 28, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,861 views

    The first in a series on the Book of Genesis. This particular sermon is simply an overview of the book

    Genesis (1) (An Overview) Text: Genesis 1:1-2 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well this morning we are going to be starting our series on the Book of Genesis, and most likely this series is going to take quite a bit of time. So I’ll tell you now that I’m not going to preach straight ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Dealing With Difficult People Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 30, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 22,220 views

    Daivd shows us how to deal with difficult people as we see how he deals with Saul.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever had a person in your life that was difficult to impossible to deal with? • WE have heard of the diva athletes and entertainers who are almost impossible to deal with. WE have seen some athletes who have figuratively blown up locker ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What's In It For Me?

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 10, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,682 views

    To invite people to see the importance of church membership.

    What’s in it For Me? Scripture: Acts 2: 36-47 Date: 7 February 2010 Purpose: To invite people to see the importance of church membership. In our text for this morning we read of Peter who stood before the people of Jerusalem and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    Mature Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 12, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,608 views

    The church was designed to be an irresistible community. Yet people are not always drawn to it. How can we change that?

    2. An Irresistible Community: 1 Corinthians March 14, 2010 Mature Have you ever wondered what Spiritual maturity looks like? We all start out as infants. When we are born we are weak and helpless. We depend on our parents for survival. We cannot eat for ourselves, we cannot drink for ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Mother's Heart: Nurturing, Not Just For Moms Anymore

    Contributed by Corey Berti on May 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,411 views

    Mother's have such nurturing hearts of mercy, but what they reflect is God's heart and if this is God's heart then it should be in our hearts too.

    One day, a little girl is sitting and watching her mother do the dishes at the kitchen sink. She suddenly notices that her mother has several strands of white hair sticking out in contrast to her brunette hair. She looks at her mother and inquisitively asks, "Why are some of your hairs white, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Rev. #51~15:+16:1-7-Pt 1 The Bowls Of Gods Wrath Poured Out Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on May 15, 2010
     | 4,117 views

    The total rebellion and independence of the earth dwellers to their Creator. Because of the callousness and hardening built up in the hearts of these earth dwellers, these judgments will result in anger and blasphemy from the heart and mouths of men ra

    Rev. #51~15:+16:1-7-pt 1 THE BOWLS OF GODS WRATH POURED OUT Today we’ll read verses 5-8 in chapter 15 in order to get our thought line back on track and then we’ll move on to chapter 16: where we left off at last time. The Bible, contains the story of man losing his lordship over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    People Of The Spirit Part 6 Holy Spirit Series Series

    Contributed by C Vincent on May 19, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,591 views

    How we can move into more of what God wants for us as Christians.

    People of the Spirit Holy Spirit part 6 JCC 16.05.10 am Acts 6 1-5 This came at a time when the church was growing rapidly V2 the twelve summoned a multitude of believers A dispute arose Hellenists: Jews born in foreign lands and speaking Greek Complaints about the distribution of alms However ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Following Christ

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 26, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,036 views

    Following Christ means, among other things, putting God first and prayer

    RG/KB 27-06-2010 This morning, I would like to look at one verse from our Gospel reading – verse 59 where Jesus said: "Follow me." In Mt 16, Jesus elaborates on what he means by following him when he said: If any one would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Generational Legacy Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Jun 28, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,807 views

    A legacy as defined by Webster’s dictionary is any thing that has been handed down from an ancestor.

    PRAYER Father, open my eyes to see Your Word. Open my ears to hear. Open my mind to understand. And open my heart so I may receive Your Word today. AMEN A legacy as defined by Webster’s dictionary is anything that has been handed down from an ancestor. Most often when you think of something ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Tell Somebody"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jul 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,122 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to “tell somebody” that there is a price tag to consider before committing oneself to following Jesus Christ. Because it could mean becoming a geographical nomad.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. West Fort Hood Chapel Second Sunday of June Killeen, TX 27 June 2010 Big Idea: For some believers to follow Jesus means more than just believing in Him. It also means becoming a geographical nomad. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Being Patient Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 17, 2011
     | 8,639 views

    We will be faced with situations of oppression in life. Rather than respond with retaliation we are called to be patient.

    You Can Listen to the Full Sermon Here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/practical-faith/ Message James 5:1-12 Being Patient I’ve been very intrigued by the “Occupy Movement” who feel they have been hard done by. If you look at the statistics you might agree. Wealth is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Pell avatar

    Four Words That Could Change Your Christmas: Worship Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,641 views

    Week #1 of Advent Conspiracy; "Worship Fully"

    ADVENT CONSPIRACY FOUR WORDS THAT COULD CHANGE YOUR CHRISTMAS: WORSHIP* Luke 2:22-38 Big Idea: Week #1 of Advent Conspiracy, Worship Fully Supporting Scripture: Leviticus 23; Psalm 19:1; Ecclesiastes 3:11; Ephesians 1:12 INTRO: So we begin our Advent journey today. You know by now that we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Tim Hinrichs avatar

    A Message For Home

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Nov 29, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,359 views

    Jesus comes to us with a message to reach out to those who are on the edge of society but also to realize that we are in need of his ministry of healing from sin.

    I had arrived only a couple weeks before in the Czech Republic and was living with a retired Czech couple in a small village. Being the only American in the area I was somewhat a celebrity. One day a couple elders from a local church visited me to ask if I would preach in their church later that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Getting A Handle On Temptation Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 8, 2011
     | 3,509 views

    Only God knows what is for our ultimate good.

    Intro: 1. Sailhammer, "The centerpiece of the story is the question of the knowledge of the "good." [God alone determined what was good, 1:10,12, 18, 21,25, 31/ 2:9,12,18]. The Serpent then implied by his questions that God was keeping this knowledge from them (3:5). [The truth is, it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist