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  • Rickey Bennett avatar

    It's A Miracle: Thanking God For Salvation Series

    Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 16, 2009
     | 5,882 views

    If our giving thanks are functional, perfunctory, ho-hum, half-heartedness, and joyless, it is because we have ceased pondering the specifics of just what God has done for us in salvation at the cross.

    1. Title: It’s a Miracle! 2. Big Idea: We can be captivated by joy rather than captured by unworthiness. 3. Introduction: a. Read: Colossians 1:12-14 b. Prayer: c. We are continuing our sermon series from the book of Colossians. So far we have applied the gospel to vision, mission and ...read more

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    Putting On Christ Series

    Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 19, 2009
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     | 14,808 views

    Put on Christ is so that people can see Christ in us and give glory to him and his saving work on the cross.

    INTRODUCTION Please turn in your Bibles to Colossians 3:1-11. Last week we examined verses 1-11 of this chapter which have to do with putting away or putting to death sin in our lives. This is something that we’ll want to do and that we’re called to do if we’ve really been raised to life with ...read more

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    Draw Near - Part One

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 12, 2011
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    The Longing Of God’s Heart Is For All Of Us To Draw Near To Him With A Fully Surrendered Heart.

    Open: Start by singing "I Surrender All." All to Jesus I surrender; all to him I freely give; I will ever love and trust him, in his presence daily live. I surrender all, I surrender all, all to thee, my blessed Savior, I surrender all. All to Jesus I surrender; humbly at his feet I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Possessing Credibility Series

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 12, 2011
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     | 7,056 views

    It is impossible to live a successful life without establishing a foundation of credibility.

    Open: Today I want to talk about something that every one of us has in varying degrees & every one of us need more of. I want to talk today about credibility. What is Credibility? Webster's says that it's, the quality or power of inspiring belief. capacity for belief -- Credibility is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Isaiah's Call To Servanthood Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 18, 2011
    based on 24 ratings
     | 30,832 views

    Isaiah heard the call of God, and in response, volunteered his life. We today also need to personally hear the powerful call of God so that we might voluntarily respond to it also.

    ISAIAH 6:1-8 ISAIAH'S CALL TO SERVANTHOOD Here we have Isaiah's solemn call to serve the Lord. Because of his special ministry the prophet received a special revelation of God. He was given the difficult mission of telling people who believed they were God's people that they had forsaken ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Reunion Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 1, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 29,127 views

    The object lesson of the two sticks pictures the great reunion that will take place at the return of Jesus.

    I’ve never been a big fan of reunions. Somehow the idea of getting together with a bunch of people you haven’t seen or even talked to in years so that you can all try to impress each other just isn’t something that I look forward to. And as I get older, the thought of taking part ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Glory-Driven Life Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 14, 2010
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     | 15,528 views

    Live the glory-driven life. The greatest good we can do is to always seek God's glory.

    The Glory-Driven Life John 17:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill 7/14/10 To follow-up with turning 50 last week, someone sent me this story. A young couple invited their elderly pastor over for Sunday dinner. While they were in the kitchen preparing the meal, the minister asked their young son what they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Every Member A Worshipper Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,390 views

    Do what Jesus says -- even when it doesn’t make sense. Give what Jesus wants -- even when it isn’t easy. Feel what Jesus feels -- even when others don’t. Receive what Jesus offers -- even when others won’t.

    Every Member a Worshipper Luke 19:28-44 Rev. Brian Bill 4/5/09 A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mom. When church was over, his dad returned holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, “Why do you have that palm branch, dad?” The dad told ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Should We Relate To Politics? Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009
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     | 3,213 views

    A look at what a Christian’s role in government and politics.

    Continuing is our series entitled “You Asked For It… in which we are focusing on topics which were drawn from a survey of the entire community. Today… How should we relate to the roles of government and politics? The issue of Christian involvement in politics has been one of the most debated and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Secret Sins Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 14, 2010
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     | 10,264 views

    A study of chapter 8 verses 7 through 18

    Ezekiel 8: 1 – 18 ‘Secret sins’ Part 2 “7 So He brought me to the door of the court; and when I looked, there was a hole in the wall. 8 Then He said to me, “Son of man, dig into the wall”; and when I dug into the wall, there was a door. 9 And He said to me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Deep Stew Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 14, 2010
     | 6,317 views

    A study in chapter 11 verses 9 through 25

    Ezekiel 11: 9 – 25 ‘Deep stew’ Part 2 9 “And I will bring you out of its midst, and deliver you into the hands of strangers, and execute judgments on you. 10 You shall fall by the sword. I will judge you at the border of Israel. Then you shall know that I am the LORD. 11 ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Garden Of Evil Planters

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 19, 2010
    based on 24 ratings
     | 21,157 views

    The Bible says that evil men shall wax stronger and stronger. Therefore, in this age of so much spiritual contamination, it is important for every believer to know how to deliver himself and how to help others.

    THE GARDEN OF EVIL PLANTERS Dr. D. K. Olukoya This week, our message is entitled, “The garden of evil planters.” We shall start by considering Matthew 13: 24-28: “Another parable put He forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which seweth good seed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Show Me The Money! Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 20, 2012
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     | 13,375 views

    Jesus' response to the Pharisees and the Herodians when they tried to trick him with a question about taxes.

    INTRODUCTION Tom Cruise and Cuba Gooding, Jr. starred in the 1996 movie, “Jerry McGuire.” Tom Cruise played a sports agent with only one client. Cuba Gooding, Jr. played an NFL receiver who made the line, “Show me the money, Jerry! Show me the money!” famous. In our passage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Belong Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 9, 2011
     | 5,586 views

    Those who believe are taught the value of church membership.

    “Those who accepted [Peter’s] message were baptised, and that day about three thousand people were added… And the Lord was adding to their number every day those who were being saved.” , Charles Spurgeon told of his intense desire to be a member of a local church during one particular sermon. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Someone To Advise Me Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 26, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,635 views

    God knew what would truly satisfy us. The first deep need that He provided through His Son, Jesus Christ, is my need for “Someone to Advise Me.”

    SERIES: ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS… “SOMEONE TO ADVISE ME” (adapted from a sermon by Dave Stone) ISAIAH 9:6-7 OPEN When I was a child back in the 1960’s and 1970’s, there was one day better than almost all the rest. It was better than my birthday. It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ