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  • Jake Kircher avatar

    I'm Not Jumping Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Sep 19, 2006
     | 4,727 views

    As we consider following Christ, we need to realize that there may be things that hold us back from jumping all in. Until we wrestle with them, we won’t go anywhere!

    ***Open with skit*** Skit: Guy #1: Going on a hike was a great idea man! I love being outside. Guy #2: Me too, it is a gorgeous day. Bear: Grrrr…… Guy #2: What was that?? (Both guys turn and look around, Guy# 1 spots the bear) Guy #1: It’s a bear!! Quick, run!!!! (the two guys run until they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The God Of The Living

    Contributed by William Mouser on May 16, 2005
    based on 12 ratings
     | 3,511 views

    In Jesus’ confrontation with the Sadducees concerning the resurrection, Jesus shows from the Sadducees own Biblical authorities that God has always been the God of the Living, not the dead.

    Matt. 22:23-33, Lk 20:27-40, Mk 12:18-27 The event in today’s gospel lesson actually occurred within three days of Jesus crucifixion. Therefore, you would think this lesson appropriate for some Sunday during near the end of Lent, or during passion week. But, its subject matter makes it entirely ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    I Will Be A Good Witness Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 10, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,256 views

    Committing to be a good witness not just as a new year approaches, but for life!

    I Will Be…A Good Witness Introduction: All across the world people have set all sorts of resolutions for the New Year. People have resolved to be better people and to live better lives and have better habits. What type of year can we expect to have in 2007? A lot of that depends on what we as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Walking According To Love Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 4, 2009
     | 4,905 views

    What does it mean and how can we "Walk in Love?"

    WALKING ACCORDING TO LOVE Romans 14:13-23 * Having already read our text, let reread verse 15 again. (Read) I call your attention to the last part of that verse which is for me the summary of Paul’s challenge to his readers. That is, to walk in love. Think for a time with me about this concept. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    The Best Of The Best

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Nov 25, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,023 views

    As Jesus turned the water into the very best wine, what He does for us is even more spectacular; He gives us the best heaven has to offer.

    The Best of the Best Prairie Baptist Church – 11/29/09 A.M. Service Text: John 2:1-10 Key verse: John 2:8 - And He said to them, “Draw some out now, and take it to the master of the feast.” And they took it. Premise: As Jesus turned the water into the very best wine, what He does for us is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A True Disciple

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 26, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,628 views

    What does it take to be a "true disciple" of our Lord?

    A True Disciple Luke 9:23 * Were I to ask this group of people, “Who wants to be a disciple of Christ?” Most everyone would raise their hands and honestly, would do so without giving any thought to what being a disciple really means. One of the classic books on discipleship was written by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rev. #47~13:16-18 The Mark, Number, The Name Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,674 views

    The False Prophet will implement a system to demand worship from all. The rich and powerful will not be able to escape the requirements. All people will be forced to submit to worshipping of the Beast.

    We’re in chapter 13: and we left off talking about “the mark of the beast” I want to say just a few more things to do with this and then Lord willing we’ll go on to chapter 14: Ø Listen as I read verses 16-18 once again. 16And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seed-Size Your Faith

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 5, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,182 views

    Being super-sized cab be over-rated and seed-sized under estimated in the life of faith.

    Title: Seed-size Your Faith Text: Luke 17:5-10 Thesis: Being super-sized can be over-rated and seed-sized under estimated in the life of faith. Introduction It has been in the news of late. Fifty years ago, on October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1 into orbit. Sputnik 1 was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What To Do When Troubles Come Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 7, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,264 views

    Paul was in prison, had enemies attacking, and saw death coming, but remained upbeat. How did he do it?

    Philippians 1:12 –26 April 6, 2008 What to do when troubles come… In this passage, Paul has 3 problems Problem 1: Paul is in Prison – Turkish prison – possibly Ephesus This is a good thing, right? I can’t help but think of the Canadian woman who has been in jail without trial for two years ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    An Angry Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 7, 2008
     | 6,641 views

    The Third Sermon of Lent 2008

    So far this Lenten season we have learned about Jesus as our ‘homeless savior’ from the fox, Jesus as our ‘peaceful savior’ from the donkey, and last week, Jesus as a ‘warning savior’ from the camel. (Slide 1) Today we are going to learn from the dove, a harmless creature if there ever was one, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    Having God's Word Is A Big Advantage Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,137 views

    All Scripture is INSPIRED and PROFITABLE.

    1. By now we understand Paul’s point in Romans: a. “There is ONLY ONE way to be saved.” b. There aren’t 2 options, or 3 options… but just 1. c. The righteousness required by God is the very righteousness provided by God through his Son Jesus Christ. Romans 1:16-17 (NKJV) 16 For I am not ashamed of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Right Versus Wrong (How Can We Know)

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 2, 2012
     | 5,920 views

    This sermons explains how we are to know right from wrong if we do not have a clear cut "Thou Shalt" or "Thou shalt not."

    RIGHT VERSUS WRONG How Can We Know? 1 Corinthians 6:9-20 INTRODUCTION: My job, as your pastor, is to shepherd this flock. In that I have to do many of the same things a real shepherd of real sheep would do. He GUIDES them… to water, food, and safety He PROTECTS them from outside dangers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    Restoring Relationships

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 4, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,571 views

    Paul's letter to Philemon gives us solid timeless principles in restoring broken relationships. As Paul paid for Onesimus' sin, so Christ pays for ours, thus restoring us to God. Because we have been forgiven much, we need to forgive others.

    Philemon Restoring Relationships I’d like to take a little survey this morning: Who here has never had a relationship challenge? Ah ha, I thought so. Today’s subject “Restoring Relationships,” is for all of us. As we seek to live a Christian life, does our faith have any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    The Need For Community Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 31, 2015
     | 7,547 views

    A look at chapter 4. We need to live within community.

    Three is Better Than One Ecclesiastes 4:1-12 August 2, 2015 We’re in week 4 of looking at Life Lessons from Ecclesiastes. Again, this is not very optimistic literature, but if we’re willing we can find the hope in this book. Solomon is the writer and he’s trying to find every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Empowered For Ministry Series

    Contributed by Jay Tigner on May 7, 2016
     | 11,589 views

    The Holy Spirit is given to empower Jesus' people for ministry and witness.

    Jesus is Alive! Most of your Bibles will reveal that the title “Acts” that we commonly use is just the shortened version of a longer title that has been given to the book. The full title given to this book is The Acts of the Apostles. It is called such because the content of the book ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist