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  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Characteristics Of A Healthy Believer

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,881 views

    Realizing that to be a healthy church requires having healthy believers, this message gives 6 characteristics of one.

    Characteristics of A Healthy Believer John 10:10 Here we are just 3 weeks inside of 2008 and already we have laid much spiritual groundwork for where God wants to lead us this year. In our state of the church address we spoke of the change necessary to fulfill God’s ministry and mission for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep Your Focus

    Contributed by James May on Jan 27, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,170 views

    Jesus’ focus was on the message of the gospel through forgiveness of sin. We often lose our focus and then we may cause damage to the cause of Christ in our community.

    Keep Your Focus Pastor Jim May A few weeks ago I preached on the healing of the leper in Mark chapter 1. If you will remember, Jesus told the leper in Mark 1:44, "… say nothing to any man: but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "The Team"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,376 views

    Likens the Church to a team and gives three goals for the coming year.

    “The Team” February 3, 2008 “The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, "Look, the Lamb of God!" When the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus. Turning around, Jesus saw them following and asked, "What do you want?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    You Can Make A Difference Series

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Jan 29, 2008
     | 4,667 views

    We all want to leave the world a little better place for having lived here. But if that is true, then we must have a plan. Do we? Jesus suggests a plan "Follow me."

    Have you ever wondered why you come to church every Sunday, at least most Sundays? And why is it that for each one of you faithful attendees, there are 10 or more non-attendees? I pray you understand I am glad you are here and of much more importance, God is pleased and that you come as often as ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Words You Never Want To Hear

    Contributed by James May on Feb 3, 2008
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,924 views

    Mene, Mene, Tekel, Peres - words spoken to Belshazzar that you never want to hear spoken to you. Make Jesus number one in your life.

    Words You Never Want to Hear By Pastor Jim May In the Book of Daniel there is an interesting story about one of the richest and most powerful kings that ever lived. His name is Nebuchadnezzar and he was ruler over the first great world empire known as the Babylonian Empire. He did a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Earning - Where Does Our Money Come From? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 4, 2008
     | 5,011 views

    In the first lesson of this series, we focus on three things: 1 - Everything Belongs to God. 2 - God gives us the Ability to Earn Money. 3 - The Pursuit of Money must be kept in Perspective.

    Introduction: A. A Madison Avenue advertising agency surveyed non-church-going people several years ago and asked them their impressions of church. 1. The respondents said, “The problem with church is that the people are always sad, or they talk about death, or they ask for money.” B. A classic ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hindrances To Experiencing The Awe Of God Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 28, 2008
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,810 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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    Too Much Of A Good Thing?

    Contributed by James Choung on Aug 29, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,934 views

    Main idea: Give up our need to consume, because it is keeping us from enjoying the Kingdom.

    This sermon is by James Choung of Intervarsity Christian Fellowship. You are also invited to visit James’ blog at http://www.jameschoung.net/. __________________________________________________ About eight years ago, I was in Manhattan celebrating my 25th birthday. A friend and I were in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    Understanding Revelation #6: Daniel And The Great Tribulation Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,951 views

    This study of Daniel’s Seventieth Week from Daniel 9:24-27, and Jesus’ Olivet Discourse from Matthew 24, will help us to discover important details concerning the great tribulation.

    UNLOCKING THE MYSTERIES OF REVELATION SERIES: DANIEL’S SEVENTIETH WEEK AND THE GREAT TRIBULATION: INTRODUCTION: The Book of Daniel is the Old Testament companion to Revelation. Any in-depth study of the New Testament Apocalypse must consider this book of the Bible. A COMPARISON OF THE ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Spiritual Olympians Recover From Injuries Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,094 views

    Spiritual Olympians with a "go for the goal" mindset, recover from injuries.

    Title: Olympians Recover from Injuries Text: Hebrews 12:12-13 The Big Idea: Spiritual Olympians, with a “go for the goal” mindset, recover from injuries. Series: Spiritual Olympians: Going for the Goal, is based on Hebrews 12:1-13 and designed to coincide with the 2008 Olympic Games in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    El Trabajo Series

    Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Sep 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,982 views

    El trabajo es una bendición, una obligación, no es la vida y es un acto de adoración.

    Decisiones Sabias: El Trabajo 20/09/2008 ¡Cuán importante es tomar decisiones sabias! Las decisiones necias nos van llevando poco a poco al punto en qué nos preguntamos: “¿Cómo llegué hasta aquí?” La verdad, es que llegamos hasta aquí por una decisión necia, que nos llevó a otra y luego a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Stepping Stones To Faith: Forgiveness

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008
     | 2,412 views

    The seventh and final sermon of a seven part series, ‘Stepping Stones and Stumbling Blocks to Faith.’

    About 10 years ago on a July 4th I went with the family to a minor league baseball game. We sat in the grassy area of the ballpark down the first base line and during the game a fowl ball game my way. It was spinning pretty well and I had a tough time getting a hold of the ball. Finally, I got a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Scandal Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Sep 30, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,176 views

    God delivers his people from the failure of self-sufficiency by the work of Messiah.

    Scripture Introduction We enter an “inner sanctuary” when we open our Bibles to John 13. J. C. Ryle: “In every age the contents of these chapters have been justly regarded as one of the most precious parts of the Bible. They have been the meat and drink, the strength and comfort of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Assuming The Position Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,739 views

    We sit. We soak. We sour. There has to be more! How do we shake off the apathy and impact our culture? It is time to get engaged.

    “Let’s Get Engaged” Part 1 – Assuming the Position VIDEO – MeChurch (Available at SermonSpice.com) The Passion Process. We have covered the first two steps in the Passion Process until you should know them like you know your hand! We are determined to Encounter God and become Equipped. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Survivorman Part 4

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
     | 2,787 views

    Livin’ Thru The Dry Times. Learn survival lessons and tips.

    SurvivorMan Pt. 4 I. Introduction We have been talking about how to survive the dry times for three weeks. I hope I haven’t preached you into a dry time during this. What I do hope is that you have learned the lessons necessary to make it through the dry times productively. I know some of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal