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  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    Pray Like You Mean It!

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,195 views

    Our prayers are affected by the way we understand God. Jesus uses this quirky parable to drive home that God is passionate about humanity and, in particular, your well-being.

    Sermon for CATM – November 1, 2009 – “Pray Like You Mean It!” A young man went into a drugstore to buy 3 boxes of chocolate: small, medium, and large. When the pharmacist asked him about the three boxes, he said, “Well, I’m going over to a new girlfriend’s house for supper. Then we’re going out. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Is Like The Lord?

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 12, 2009
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    Praise should characterize the life of a believer

    1Praise the LORD! Praise, O servants of the LORD; praise the name of the LORD. 2Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time on and forevermore. 3From the rising of the sun to its setting the name of the LORD is to be praised. 4The LORD is high above all nations, and his glory above the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Isaac Butterworth avatar

    This Life...that Life

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Aug 3, 2010
     | 5,284 views

    We can live the new life in Christ by continually working at three changes: in our thinking (our minds), in our doing (our bodies), and in our being (our spirit).

    THAT LIFE...THIS LIFE August 1, 2010 Colossians 3:1-17 (NRSV) 1 So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, 3 for you have died, and your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Live Confidently Part I

    Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 21, 2010
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     | 4,802 views

    God expects His followers to live confidently for Him. This has nothing to do with self-confidence, but it has everything to do with God-confidence. Christians should not be wimps because it takes real courage to follow Jesus Christ.

    Purpose: To show the importance of following the Lord wholeheartedly. Aim: I want the listener to determine to follow Christ regardless of the cost. INTRODUCTION: God expects His followers to live confidently for Him. This has nothing to do with self-confidence, but it has everything to do with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Why The Law? Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,591 views

    The first message in a series on Leviticus is an introduction to what we will study for the next five weeks. Paul explains the purpose of the Law in Gal. 3:24 where the law is called a schoolmaster to bring us to Christ.

    Leviticus Series #1 Why the LAW? Galatians 3:24 CHCC: June 13, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Recently I looked back over my records of all the sermons I’ve preached at Castle Hills Christian Church and realized that over the past 25 years, I’ve preached from all the books of the New ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah Who Will Cost You Everything Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 1, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,559 views

    When we decide to follow Jesus, we are surrenduring everything.

    A Messiah Who Will Cost You Everything Text: Matthew 8:18-22 Introduction 1. Illustration: Salvation is free, ... but discipleship will cost you your life. — Dietrich Bonhoeffer 2. Illustration: In The Cost of Discipleship Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote: “The cross is laid on every Christian. As we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Resolutions 2009--Part 2

    Contributed by Blake Inscore on Oct 6, 2009
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     | 6,789 views

    In this second part to our focus on challenges for the New Year we look at three more spiritual resolutions we need to make and keep in 2009.

    Resolutions for 2009--Part II Proverbs 3:1-10 Introduction: Well, we are now a full week into 2009 and I’m guessing we have begun to settle in, and with the exception of writing the wrong date on our checks, 2009 seems much like 2008. Even so, I would like to continue with our study in Proverbs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jehovah-M'kaddesh "The Eternally Self-Existent One Who Sanctifies" Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jul 25, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 22,724 views

    Have you tried and tried to be holy only to fail time and time again? If so, then the liberating truth that you need is found in God's Name Jehovah-M’Kaddesh (Jehovah Who Sanctifies).

    Purpose: To define holiness and its importance. Aim: I want the listener to pursue holiness. INTRODUCTION: One Sunday on their way home from church, a little girl turned to her mother and said, "Mommy, the preacher's sermon this morning confused me." The mother said, "Oh? Why is that?" The little ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Luke avatar

    The Aggravation Factor Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 2, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,720 views

    What does it cost to be healthy?

    SERIES: HEALTHY CHURCH! “THE AGGRAVATION FACTOR” LUKE 14:25-35 OPEN Some time ago, I heard an interesting adaptation of the biblical account of Adam and Eve. God was talking with Adam. He said, “You really need a helper, don’t you?” And Adam answered, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Why He Came

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,694 views

    This pre-Christmas sermon deals with salvation in the past, present, and future tense.

    Why He Came II Corinthians 1:10 CHCC: December 12, 2010 INTRODUCTION: We’re reached that time of year when we focus on the birth of Christ. We think a lot about HOW He came --- and the details about HOW Christ came to earth give us probably the most beautiful and surprising story in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Pritchett avatar

    Restoring Hope To Broken Dreams Series

    Contributed by Jim Pritchett on Jan 12, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,670 views

    When you encounter Jesus, in his power and love, he sets things right.

    Restoring Hope to Broken Dreams Part 1 of a 4 Part Series Jim Pritchett Swift Creek Community Church Today is the beginning of a new service series “Broken.” We go around with smiles on our faces, trying to act like everything is OK. But in reality, most of us have broken dreams, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Danny Presswood avatar

    Let's Celebrate Greatness

    Contributed by Danny Presswood on Jan 4, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,269 views

    GREATNESS IN THE KINGDOM of God is found in SERVICE TO CHRIST AND OTHERS IN THIS WORLD.

    I’m just wondering, has anybody noticed the discrepancy between today’s Sermon Title and today’s worship THEME? Our celebration worship theme for today is SERVANTHOOD. But the Sermon title is about GREATNESS. It seems obvious that somebody made a really HUGE mistake don’t you think? Well, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andy Grossman avatar

    "Who Owns The Church?"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 6, 2009
     | 6,952 views

    Answers the question, "Who Owns the Church?"

    “Who Owns the Church” January 11, 2008 Matthew 16:13-20 Have you ever noticed that the most profound things come from the mouth of babes? My grandson Nate and I went to the Church New Year’s day to clean up after our wonderful New Year’s Eve party. On the way there he asked, “Granpa, do you own ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Old Attitudes That No Longer Serve You Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 11, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,861 views

    You are to have the same attitude as that of Christ Jesus, namely, humility.

    First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas March 13, 2011 OLD ATTITUDES THAT NO LONGER SERVE YOU The ABCs of Spring Cleaning -- Part 1 Isaac Butterworth Philippians 2:1-11 (NIV) 1 If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Making The Most Of It

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 15, 2010
     | 4,080 views

    Paul calls on us to 'make the most of' or 'redeem the times." How do we accomplish this? This message offers some thoughts.

    Making the Most of It Ephesians 5:15-33 * It was my Senior Year of High School. The last year to play football. I had missed my entire Sophomore year of playing because of a broken ankle and now I found myself riding the bench for the first 2 games as a Senior. We had a truly good football coach, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist