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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Sophomore Or Saint? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 10, 2008
     | 5,629 views

    We tend to use our limited knowledge to bludgeon others who do not know what we know or whose behavior does not match our standards; but we are called to be in Christ first and to love them, letting behavior flow from the relationship.

    There is an old, corny story – and please don’t stop me if you have heard this one – a story about the young man who was the first in his family to go to college. In fact, he was the first in his small town to go to college. And so when he came home after his freshman year, he was the apple of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Cleveland avatar

    Look To Jesus And Live

    Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Aug 17, 2008
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     | 14,145 views

    Look to Jesus and Live.

    “Oh Lord, please make a bee-line for our hearts today, and convict us of our sin, and turn us to the cross of forgiveness where we might kneel in repentance. Please give us that which enables our hearts to worship You. And then teach us how to live. How do we apply your Word oh God? What changes ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "So Close And Yet So Far!"

    Contributed by Lee Miller on Aug 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,460 views

    I believe there are hundreds of thousands and maybe even millions in the church of America and around the world who are close to, in other words, “not far from the Kingdom of God.”

    “So Close and Yet So Far!” It was one of the best football games ever. Remember Super Bowl XXXIV between the Rams and Titans? In the final seconds Tennessee was driving for the game-tying touchdown and on the final play Kevin Dyson caught a pass over the middle and lunged ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Why Are You Hiding, When God Can Deal With It”

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Aug 23, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,316 views

    The method of temptation used by Satan established a pattern according to which he would deal with man: (1) Getting Man to Question God, i.e., he was trying to distort or cast doubt on the word of God, (that is the beginning of every temptation.) Satan i

    “ Why Are You Hiding, when God can deal with it” The same way satan came to Adam he did the same with the second Adam 3:1 Though Satan came to Jesus openly (cf. Matt. 4:1–11) First Temptation Mark 1:12, 13; Luke 4:1–4 4 Then aJesus was led up by bthe Spirit into the wilderness ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Hindrances To Experiencing The Awe Of God Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 28, 2008
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,817 views

    What are the things that hinder us from experiencing the awe of God and how do we protect against them

    Hindrances to Experiencing the Awe of God Luke 10:38-42 Mary listens while Martha is busy – Busyness John 11:28-45 Lazarus raised - Circumstance John 12:1-8 Anoints Jesus – Fear Slide Last week we began talking about how we lose the Awe of God and how we might again be able to recapture that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Charismatic Confusion Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 8, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,282 views

    Paul gives the Corinthians and us some important guidelines for propriety in worship.

    Introduction: A. One Sunday, a Sunday school teacher asked the children a question just before she dismissed them to go to church, “And why is it necessary to be quiet in church?” 1. Little Johnny replied, “Because people are sleeping.” B. I think it is ironic and humorous that parents of babies ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Revelation 4

    Contributed by Jason Callihan on Sep 10, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,866 views

    In depth thoughts on 24 elders and 4 beasts in Chapter 4.

    Chapter 4 The fourth chapter begins with John being called up to see a vision from God. If you notice, the third chapter ends with a wonderful promise from Christ that whomever overcomes, they will be able to sit with Christ and God at his throne. Then, verse one of chapter four says that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
     | 3,281 views

    Why Jesus? What makes Jesus unique is not only important to what we believe but it is at the heart of who we are as Christians. This sermon looks at the uniqueness of Jesus through four names associated with Jesus, names that Jesus either used of himself

    Why Jesus? Colossians 1:15-23 Who was Jesus video? Title Slide On the one hand we are part of a culture which has discredited Jesus and who he was. On the other hand, we live in a culture which has distorted and watered down the teachings of Jesus. We have been told that it doesn’t matter what you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Giving Thanks!

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,543 views

    Thanks Giving - what are we thankful for? We are called by scripture to give constatn thanks

    Giving thanks! Psalm 103 This morning I want to perform a small psychological experiment. Don’t worry I am not going to embarrass anyone. All I want you to do is to remember the first thought that comes into your mind when I ask you a question. Can you believe that this Thursday is Thanksgiving ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Be-Attitudes Series

    Contributed by Kelly Dufour on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,071 views

    This message will cover the first four be-attitudes: poor in spirit, those who mourn, the meek, and those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.

    The Jesus Code: Part 1 “Be-Attitudes” Sunday, September 7, 2008 Pastor Kelly Dufour Text: Matthew 5:1-12 Introduction: Today we begin a new sermon series that I have titled, “The Jesus Code.” No, this is not some new conspiracy fashioned after a fairly famous fictional novel and Hollywood ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Nichols avatar

    Fresh Start....with Others A Message Of Restoring Broken Relationships Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Feb 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,781 views

    If you have a broken relationship with someone its because you have been offended or you have offended someone. This sermon gives practical help of what to do in each case.

    TEXT: Philemon; Colossians 4 TITLE: A Fresh Start…With Others - A Message of restoring broken relationships SERIES: Fresh Start TOPIC: Reconciliation OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, January 25, 2009 PROP.: It’s important that you and I be reconciled to those with whom we have broken ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pocket Change

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,269 views

    Do we have a correct view of money? Do we hold stuff or does stuff hold us? It is time to have a pocket change!

    Pocket Change Text: Mark 12:41-44 41And He sat down opposite the treasury, and began observing how the people were putting money into the treasury; and many rich people were putting in large sums. 42A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amount to a cent. 43Calling His ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Johnny Wilson avatar

    Jeremiah's Living Sermon On Fatherhood

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 23, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,953 views

    Jeremiah’s experience with the Rechabites shaped his message on fatherhood and guidance. We need to renew our commitment to parenting and to responding to parental guidance.

    I guess every teenager grapples with who he is. For me, a 17-year-old, away from home and “on my own” at college, I was ever so much “smarter” than I am today and certainly “much smarter” than my own father who had attended college and seminary on a “catch as catch can” basis and had no degree to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Message Of The Cross

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 13, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,134 views

    The message of the cross is salvation through the power of God.

    Text: “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God” (1 Corinthians 1:18). Story: “The Evidence of His Claim” There is a story told of a cottage in a little country village, in which lived a family of four: father, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Superhero:forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Jasper Rains on Mar 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,876 views

    No mater what the world says, there was only one Superhero and there are three things he did no one else ever could do.

    Superhero: Three Things Only Jesus Could Do Week One 1 Corinthians 11:23-29 I am glad you are here this week because we are starting a new series called, Superhero: Three things only Jesus could do. I prayed a lot about what we needed to talk about as we lead up to Easter and I felt like God was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist