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  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    Following The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009
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     | 4,253 views

    This sermon looks at what it means to follow the Good Shepherd.

    Today is Good Shepherd Sunday. Are you following the Good Shepherd? Or are you following someone or something else? Who are you following?? Who influences you in your life? What or who is behind the decisions you make? This week as you make decisions As you respond to how others react As you live ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Blessed Backbone

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 12, 2009
     | 3,104 views

    What does it mean to hunger and thirst after righteousness?

    God has given us a picture of the Christian person in the Beatitudes – an authentic picture of Jesus and those who would follow Him. The Beatitudes begin with the poor in spirit, those who have realized their own inadequacy in spiritual things; they seek for something outside of themselves. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Part Two - Choosing Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 14, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,104 views

    What it means to be a church member - six part series

    11We have spoken frankly to you Corinthians; our heart is wide open to you. 12There is no restriction in our affections, but only in yours. 13In return—I speak as to children—open wide your hearts also. 14Do not be mismatched with unbelievers. For what partnership is there between righteousness ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Day Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Aug 17, 2009
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     | 17,326 views

    The prophet Zephaniah points us to the meaning of spiritual renewal

    Today I want to begin with a question. How long has it been since you have felt God nudging you to follow him more closely? Some of you may have committed your life to Christ many years ago and you haven’t thought much about it since. Others may be struggling right now with the question of how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Josiah And The Purification Of Israel Series

    Contributed by Peter Fisher on Aug 19, 2009
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     | 7,009 views

    The story of Josiah, and what purification might mean for us

    Josiah and the purification of Israel Introduction - Time Line It is 700-600 years before Christ. In Britain the Iron Age is just starting, a couple of hundred years after the rest of Europe. In Israel the Kings have abandoned the God of their father Abraham, and are worshipping the Gods of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Part Four - Choosing Stewardship Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 27, 2009
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     | 5,986 views

    What it means to be a church member. Part 4 of 6

    1Now Joseph was taken down to Egypt, and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, the captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him from the Ishmaelites who had brought him down there. 2The LORD was with Joseph, and he became a successful man; he was in the house of his Egyptian master. 3His master saw ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Prisioner Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by David Hudson on Dec 13, 2008
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     | 14,064 views

    This message describes what it means to be a prisoner of Jesus Christ.

    A P R I S O N E R O F J E S U S C H R I S T Philemon 1 1 Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer, Philemon 1 9 Yet for love’s sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Always Open!

    Contributed by Lew Slade on Dec 22, 2008
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     | 3,208 views

    What does it mean for us that the "Stone was rolled away"?

    Always Open Have you ever set out on a journey not knowing what was in store? I remember when I was very young our family would catch a bus each year for our summer holiday. I had no idea where we were going or what it would be like when we got there. I suspect that some of the younger ones here ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Renewed Mind Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 29, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,376 views

    This sermon examines what it means to have a renewed mind.

    Our minds are a battlefield. - Adam & Eve fought a battle in the mind. (Genesis 3) - Elijah fought a battle in the mind. (I Kings 19) - Jesus fought a battle in the mind. (Matthew 4) We must be continually renewing our minds in order that we might find victory in our thoughts. What does it mean ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wrong Side Of Jordan

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 11, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,348 views

    To move forward with God means "crossing over Jordan"

    The Wrong Side of Jordan Joshua 3:1-17 * One of the great “sagas” found in God’s work is the study of the Exodus by the Jewish people from Egypt. To study this group is to learn many needed lessons in the life of a believer. * In Egypt, we see God stopping at nothing to gain the release of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus: A Baptism That Was More Than An Example Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on May 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,057 views

    This message examines Jesus’ Baptism and what it means to us.

    It had to be quite a sight, a man in a camel hair coat standing dripping wet in the middle of the Jordan River. More than that can you imagine the smell; dry camel hair does not smell the best, can you imagine the smell of wet camel hair? Besides dressing funny and smelling bad his behavior was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Not Good Enough? No Way!"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 3, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,291 views

    A sermon focusing on the meaning and usefulness of a life lived for God.

    Isaiah 6:1-8 “Not Good Enough? No Way!” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org The writer of the Book of Ecclesiastes was an old man who was looking back on his life, and he came to some interesting conclusions. This guy had tried it all! He had sowed ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Depth Series

    Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Feb 8, 2010
     | 4,086 views

    What does it mean to grow deep in small groups?

    Last week we started a new series called Growth Through Groups and we began to take a look at three different areas that we will grow through groups- community, depth, and accountability. We looked at community, and how we need to do life together with other like minded people. People with the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Alistair Wearring avatar

    I Am The Vine

    Contributed by Alistair Wearring on Feb 27, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,545 views

    A look at what it means to be fruitful and the type of ’branches’ we are

    Introduction with children A Branch on the Tree or a Stick in the Mud? ------------------------------------------- Theme: Apart from Jesus, we can do nothing Object: Two branches that has been broken from a tree -- one with leaves withering, the other without any leaves at all. Scripture: "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Passing The Test Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,627 views

    PASSING THE TEST WILL MEAN FIGHTING FOR YOUR SPIRITUAL HEALTH.

    Passing the Test January 23rd, 2011 Ephesians 6:10-24 INTRODUCTION Most of us can relate to having been at the doctors for a regular check up and the Doctor says I want to run some routine tests. Check your blood work, your cholesterol, your lipids. As the nurse draws our blood each of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance