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  • Brian Bill avatar

    Mastering Your Money Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003
    based on 349 ratings
     | 79,050 views

    according to Jesus, money is a spiritual issue. And, since it’s a spiritual issue, we need to address it for at least three reasons: The Bible has more to say about money than almost any other subject,giving will help us get to where we’re going as a chu

    Mastering Your Money According to a recently released survey of over 4,000 people, Americans are more cynical today than ever before. We don’t trust politicians or the economy and many are suspicious of the church. I realize that our topic this morning may create additional cynicism for some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    Nobody Is A Nobody In The Body Of Christ Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 23, 2003
    based on 144 ratings
     | 21,480 views

    The purpose of the sermon is to inspire people to use their spiritual gifts in service to one another.

    1 Corinthians Nobody is a Nobody in the Body of Christ 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 May 25, 2003 Intro: A. [illustration] Imagine the Master Carpenter’s tools holding a conference: Brother Hammer presides, but several suggest he leave the meeting because he is too noisy. Brother Hammer replies, “If I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    Leaving Home... And Letting Go Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on May 26, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 13,063 views

    It’s one of life’s toughest challenges: Songwriters and authors have called it giving your kids roots and then giving them wings.

    One minute, you are helping kids learn how to cross the street safely. Turn around and you’re dropping them off at college. It’s one of life’s toughest challenges: Songwriters and authors have called it giving your kids roots and then giving them wings. This past week, I’ve been talking with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Free To Be Nothing

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 26, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,493 views

    God’s way of "self-fulfillment" goes against the grain of our culture of Self, and allows us to be Free to Be Nothing.

    Free to Be Nothing TCF Sermon February 3, 2002 Philip. 2:1-8 If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Don Hawks avatar

    What About Jesus?

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 8,750 views

    Some responses are shared to questions people might have about Jesus.

    What do we do when you see a police car? Some say "Slow down," some say "Break!" "Scream." Just even when we’re at a stoplight and a police car pulls up behind us how many of us get nervous? You’re already thinking, "What did I do?... Did they see me run that stop sign last week? I’m making ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Chris Talton avatar

    All For One, And One For All Series

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 16,095 views

    God has put us into the body of Christ through the Baptism of the Spirit in order that we might mutually benefit and support one another.

    October 13, 2002 1 Corinthians 12:12-13 ¡§All for One, and One for all!¡¨ INTRODUCTION One of my son Benjamin¡¦s favorite movies is ¡§The Three Musketeers¡¨. It¡¦s the story of the struggles that a young man named Dar Tanyan goes through in order to fulfill his life¡¦s goal of becoming ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Surprising Birth Of Jesus"

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 13, 2001
    based on 165 ratings
     | 22,394 views

    In this message we will look at some things about the Christmas story that are surprising...

    "THE BIRTH OF JESUS" It’s hard to believe that it’s almost Christmas, but it is. Let me give a top 10 list about the closeness of Christmas... YOU KNOW CHRISTMAS IS ALMOST HERE WHEN: 10) There are more pine needles on your carpet than on your tree 9) The credit card is smoked along with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kelly Hudnall avatar

    God's Plan For Women

    Contributed by Kelly Hudnall on Dec 12, 2001
    based on 258 ratings
     | 22,273 views

    What the Bible says about his plan for a woman’s life and for her ministry

    GOD’S PLAN FOR WOMEN A Sunday school class was discussing King Solomon. People pointed out that though Solomon had been so wise, he made some foolish choices. Finally, the teacher asked, "Are we picking too much on Solomon?" One older saint replied wryly, "Ah, with all those wives, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Hays avatar

    The Perfect Gift For Christmas

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Dec 20, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,097 views

    Many are searching for the perfect gift for their loved ones this Christmas, but God has a gift for us that will wear out or lose it power -- His mercies are new every morning.

    The Perfect Gift For Christmas Luke 1:39-56 Time is running out. You only have a few days left to shop. I know you want to get the perfect gift for your loved ones this Christmas. As your pastor, I feel a special responsibility to help so I have searched the catalogs, Christmas flyers, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Holy Living In A Xxx World

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jun 22, 2003
    based on 156 ratings
     | 53,149 views

    Believers must accept God’s authority and will regarding sexual issues.

    1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 Holy Living in a XXX World Introduction Before I begin this morning’s message, I want you to know that this message is really not suitable for our younger children. If you would like to dismiss your children to children’s chapel you are perfectly welcome to do so. I think ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Black avatar

    Chasing After ...fame Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Jul 22, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,347 views

    We chase after meaning in the same idols that the Teacher of Ecclesiastes did. Ultimately he found no satisfaction in acclaim & recognition ...nor will we.

    American Idols: Contestant #2- "Star Wannabe" Ecclesiastes 1:11 We are continuing our quest to discover America’s #1 ‘Idol’ tonight! If you were here last week, you’ll remember that we interviewed "Ben A. Workaholic" who is our 1st contestant for the coveted title of "America’s #1 Idol" and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Shaun Smith avatar

    Too Busy Not To Pray

    Contributed by Shaun Smith on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 17,947 views

    Amidst the busyness of secular and Christian life, God is calling us to be still and know that He is God.

    ***It should be noted that parts of this sermon have come from the fantastic resource Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire by Jim Cymbala.*** My prayer for today is that we would all be challenged. Not that we would come to church expecting to leave feeling warm and fuzzy. But that, at the end of our time ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    My Mistake, I'm Sorry

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 16,766 views

    This sermon deals with the need we have to talk openly with one another as oppose to jumping to conclusion and injuring our relationships in the process.

    My Mistake, I’m Sorry GNLCC 2/1/2004 Joshua 22:7-18 James 1:19-21 Text Joshua 22:1-34 Is there anyone here today who has had to say these words or something like this words , “my mistake, I’m sorry” this past week? Is there anybody here, who should have said these words this week, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Kent Lenard avatar

    Being Still Series

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Dec 22, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,050 views

    This sermon discusses the need for Christians to have a quiet time with God daily.

    Being Still Gen 1:27, Rev 3:20, 1 Cor 1:9, Mark 1:35, Mat 4:4, Job 23:12, Psa 119:9, Psa 29:2, Psa 25:4 Pro 4:26, 3:6, Psa 37:4, 16:11, 2 Pet 1:3-4, Luke 22:39, Mark 1:35, Psa 119:18, John 7:17, Gal 6:9, November 14, 2003 I. I have been preaching about habits that we need to form. Jose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Betrayed But Not Bitter Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 12, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,892 views

    The three stages of betrayal are examined by discussing Judas’ behavior. It is not only important that we guard our hearts so that we do not become betrayers; but it is also important to respond correctly when we are betrayed. Jesus provides an example fo

    Betrayed But Not Bitter Fortifying the Foundations # 31 John 13:18-38[1] 3-28-04 Intro Our text this morning in John 13 deals with the issue of betrayal. With a kiss, Judas betrayed Jesus. The thing that makes betrayal so painful is that by its very nature it comes from someone you trust. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic