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  • Byron Harvey avatar

    Is God Faithful? Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009
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     | 7,823 views

    This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.

    Table Talk What are some reasons the question “Is God faithful” is a valid question? Why might even Paul himself have questioned this? News flash: Paul was human like the rest of us, and that’s one of the things that I think we need to be constantly reminded of. We ought at this point to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Inadequate Truth, Insufficient Faith Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,018 views

    This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.

    Once again, “religion” has made the news. Unless you live in a cave somewhere, you by now know the name of Barack Obama’s former pastor, know the controversial things he said, know the reaction that those words have received. “Religion” makes the news all the time, whether it involves Islamic ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Words Are Necessary

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 8, 2009
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    We’ve all heard the quote falsely attributed to St. Francis of Assisi, "Preach the gospel at all times. use words if necessary;" words are necessary and this message encourages believers to speak boldly.

    MEN’S RETREAT – NOV 3, 2007 Speaking in the Fight Col.4:6 - Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. 1. Why speaking is a fight: hard to take a stand, etc. a. Speaking is difficult. i. We’re scared to speak! 1. It’s been said ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Roots - Part 2 - People And Place Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 14, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,995 views

    Beneath the surface. Overlooked but powerful and essential. Unseen but they can split concrete and destroy roads. Essential to sustain life. They produce all of the seen life and fruit. What is beneath the surface is directly responsible for what you

    Roots Pt. 2 - People and Place I. Introduction Last week I told you that it is absolutely essential for us to not only have roots, but to also know what those roots are. So, we began a close examination of the core values that are under the surface of our church and should be the foundation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Amazing Grace, The Story Of John Newton

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jan 18, 2009
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     | 15,230 views

    When the spiritual life of the Christian Church is at a low ebb God raises up chosen servants to a revival of the Christian faith.

    AMAZING GRACE, THE STORY OF JOHN NEWTON The stories of men and women’s lives recorded in Scripture are often used in sermons to illustrate truths to help us in our own spiritual pilgrimage. The biographies of Christian leaders in more recent times can also be very interesting and helpful. I read ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Be-Attitudes Series

    Contributed by Kelly Dufour on Jan 29, 2009
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     | 13,066 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

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    A Life Enjoyed Is A Life Shared Pt. 6 Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Apr 22, 2009
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    Part of a lengthy series I am doing in the book of Philippians.

    HOW TO BE A CHRISTIAN AND STILL ENJOY LIFE A LIFE ENJOYED IS A LIFE SHARED Pt.6 Sunday March 10, 2008 Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:9-11 Intro. A. Last week as we continued our look into V.9-11 of chapter one we were talking about the results of this prayer Paul was praying for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    A Giant Sized Attitude

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,427 views

    Learn to develop a Godly attitude as you examine the story of David and Goliath.

    Today I want to begin a series of messages about attitude. Our attitude is such a powerful force in our lives. Your attitude will build you up or tear you down. We are living in an economic and social environment when it is vitally important that we find a positive God based attitude. Everywhere ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reality Check

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 30, 2009
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     | 10,469 views

    Adherence to the Bible will teach us neither to be overly optimistic nor overly negative about human nature, but will give us both hope and harmony. Thus we must be serious Bible students.

    Twenty-five years ago, Neil Armstrong stepped out of that lunar module and set foot where no person had ever gone before, on the surface of the moon. "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." We were fascinated, and we still are. Nothing like that had ever been done; nothing quite like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dying, We Live Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,957 views

    The principle of self-sacrifice is foundational to the doctrine of the Christian life. So, in our lesson today I want to examine four aspects of the principle of self-sacrifice.

    Scripture For the past few weeks we have been studying Romans 12:1-2. In Romans 12 the Apostle Paul begins applying the doctrine that he has been teaching for the previous 11 chapters. Now, it is not that he has made no application in the previous 11 chapters; he has. However, as he begins chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Life In The World Series

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on May 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,437 views

    Final sermon in a 3 part series on John 15.

    Life in the World Life in the Vine Series, III John 15:18-27 Introduction: Have you ever felt like you have been hostile territory? Let me show you what I mean: Put on LSU jersey and put up LSU banner. Yeah…that is the reaction I expected. I just turned 38, and about half of those 38 years have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's So Good About The Good News?

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on May 6, 2009
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     | 5,291 views

    The grace that saves is the grace that works through our relationship with ourselves, with others and with God.

    When we hear the Gospel or the Good News, what comes to our mind? Do we think of a heavenly real estate deal that after signing up we are now assured of a place in heaven? Do we think of a divine fire insurance that after putting our name on the dotted line we can now heave a deep sigh of relief ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Up Or Get Up?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 8, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,345 views

    Never consider anyone hopeless. Pray intensely, watch out for the naysayers or for your own negativity, and then participate in the redemption Christ wants to bring.

    He’s just hopeless! She is beyond redemption! I am never going to make it! They have no future whatsoever! They are hopeless! Are you ever tempted to speak like that? Do you ever feel that way about somebody, maybe even about yourself? Hopeless? Watch out. Because there is nothing more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rev.# 5 ~smyrna The Persecuted Church Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on May 13, 2009
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     | 5,487 views

    The time of this church period, SMYRNA, was from about 100-350 A.D. Of the 7 messages to the 7 churches, this one, the message to Smyrna, is the shortest, only 4 verses. This church of Smyrna and also the 6th church, Philadelphia, are the only 2 churches

    REV.#5(SMYRNA) ~2:8-11 5-16-09 Today we’ll continue our study of the Book of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, this is our 5th study. Last time we talked about the 1st Church of the 7 that the Lord tells us of in Chapters 2 & 3, we talked about the Church of Ephesus, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Christ Comes: The Hope Of His Return Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 14, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,324 views

    This is the first in a series adapted from Max Lucado’s book, When Christ Comes. It is expository and alliterated.

    When Christ Comes: The Hope of His Return! Scott Bayles, pastor adapted from Max Lucado’s, When Christ Comes First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL Imagine you are in your car driving home. Thoughts wander to the game you want to see or meal you want to eat, when suddenly a sound unlike any you’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church