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  • Michael Luke avatar

    The Love Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 21, 2008
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    John 3:16 is known to all. Other 3:16 passages in the New Testament teach us important things about Jesus as well. This is 1 John 3:16.

    (based on a sermon series by Tom Ellsworth) SERIES: “DISCOVER JESUS: The Other 3:16’s) TEXT: 1 JOHN 3:11-18 TITLE: “THE LOVE OF JESUS” OPEN: A. Today is a very exciting day 1. Last Sunday, we began our 10 Week Spiritual Adventure a. I pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Embracing Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 27, 2008
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    To have wisdom we must develop the fear of the Lord, determine to get it, decide to ask for it, and then dedicate ourselves to Jesus.

    Embracing Wisdom Proverbs Rev. Brian Bill 1/27/08 www.pontiacbible.org Pastor Scott Hoezee points out that 3,000 years ago in Ancient Near Eastern schools of wisdom, teachers would give final exams by stating the first half of a proverb and the students were required to complete the wise saying. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery. (Part 6 Of 8) Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Feb 15, 2008
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    This study takes a look at the Ten Commandments from a New Testament perspective.

    Thou shalt not commit adultery. When we looked at the commandment not to commit murder, we saw that Jesus took this command and warned that murder was an act of the heart even if we did not carry out the physical act. Jesus has also taken adultery and pointed directly to our hearts as well. Look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Distinctive Series

    Contributed by Matthew Sullivan on Feb 18, 2008
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    As the Church we are to be distinctive from those around us

    There is the old saying “When in Rome.” The idea of course is that if you are a particular area or with a group of people you act like they do. If you are with a sophisticated people you act sophisticated. If you are Red Necks you act like a Red Neck. If you are among Pagans then act like one. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Challenge Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Feb 18, 2008
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    John 3:16 is known to all. Other 3:16 passages in the New Testament teach us important things about Jesus as well. This is Revelation 3:16

    (adapted from a sermon series by Tom Ellsworth) SERIES: “DISCOVERING JESUS: The Other 3:16’s” TEXT: REVELATION 3:14-22 TITLE: “THE CHALLENGE OF JESUS” OPEN: A. I’m a fan of the “Rocky” movies 1. As a former Golden Gloves boxer, I can tell you that the fight scenes are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    What Will You Do With The Cross? Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 19, 2008
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    • Growing up I saw different perspectives of the cross of Christ. • For certain denominations it was a kind of fascination and looked up to be an idol. • Many wore miniatures of it as earring, finger rings, around their neck and even some around their w

    Illustration: • Growing up I saw different perspectives of the cross of Christ. • For certain denominations it was a kind of fascination and looked up to be an idol. • Many wore miniatures of it as earring, finger rings, around their neck and even some around their waists. Used in fashion and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    There Will Be A Price

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 25, 2006
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    Three things Christians cannot be - using various Scriptures and illustrations.

    You have heard me say on many occasions that there is a difference between churchgoers and true bonafide Christians. The difference is not in how often they attend church or even how involved they get within the church. The difference is where their hearts are. The bonafide Christian’s heart ...read more

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    Seeing Is Believing Series

    Contributed by Nathan Hyde on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,343 views

    Seeing is believing, but believing is also seeing; when we admit our spiritual blindness and believe in Jesus, He gives us the gift of sight.

    Seeing Is Believing John 9:1-38 Pastor Daryl’s youngest daughter Mandi, who just turned four, sometimes comes into my office during the week. One of her favorite games to play when she visits is Hide-and-Seek. But being so young, she plays it a little bit differently than older kids do. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fruit That Is Never Out Of Season: Self-Control Series

    Contributed by John Maxwell on Aug 10, 2006
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     | 71,694 views

    We have talked about the different aspects of the fruit of the spirit that Paul gives us. Through the grace of God and the power of the Holy Spirit, we can live an incredible life. Let’s start in Galatians 5:19 because Paul does a tremendous job of contra

    FRUIT THAT IS NEVER OUT OF SEASON SELF-CONTROL Galatians 5:19-26 John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: Turn with me to Galatians, Chapter 5 this morning. We have talked about the different aspects of the fruit of the spirit that Paul gives us. Through the grace of God and the power of the Holy Spirit, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Prodigal Father

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 23, 2006
    based on 48 ratings
     | 39,117 views

    Who was the prodigal?

    Sermon: The Giving Father Mary Vs. Eve Opener Joke One week a Sunday school teacher had just finished telling her class the Christmas story, how Mary and Joseph went to Bethlehem and how Jesus was born in a stable and laid in a manger. After telling the story the teacher asked, "Who do you think ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Doing What You Were Made To Do Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 2, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 19,348 views

    When we realize that we are the Majesty’s Masterpiece we will do what we were made to do.

    Doing What You Were Made to Do Ephesians 2:10 Rev. Brian Bill 9/3/06 Pastor Dick was out walking in town this week when he noticed a little boy on the porch of a house attempting to ring the doorbell. The boy was so short that he couldn’t reach it. Pastor Dick, being the helpful servant that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Jones avatar

    Can You Hear The Trumpet Sound? A Sermon For The Feast Of Trumpets Series

    Contributed by Mark Jones on Sep 24, 2006
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     | 17,547 views

    a look at Rosh Hashannah, the Feast of Trumpets-a celebration of Jesus that says "get ready!"

    Can You Hear The Trumpet Sound? A Celebration of Rosh Hashanah-The Feast of Trumpets EOLS: The Feast of Trumpets celebrates God’s call to His people announcing His voice and His coming. Leviticus 23:23-25 (23) Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, (24) "Speak to the children of Israel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Giving Up Billy Mcfarland

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 1, 2010
     | 3,328 views

    a sermon on sacrifice

    Giving Up Billy McFarland A sermon on sacrifice TCF Sermon August 8, 2010 When I was about five years old, I lived in Pittsburgh, PA, where I was born. We lived in one of those classic eastern row houses - you know, where the houses are all attached to each other kind of like a duplex, except ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let's Try That Again Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Sep 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,283 views

    We all run, we all disobey, we all fall short but in His grace God grants us a second chance just as He did Jonah.

    I Am Jonah Part 3: Let’s Try That Again Pastor Ryan Akers Jonah 3 3rd week of 4 of our current series entitled I Am Jonah. For those of you who don’t know, Jonah is a prophet of God who went on the run when God commissioned him to go preach a message of repentance to the wicked people ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Stand Series

    Contributed by Matt Keller on Sep 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,777 views

    This is an amazing story of a definite stand three young men took for God. They knew the circumstance they faced, they knew the consequences of their actions, yet they did not back down.

    “The Stand” Beyond Flannelgraph: Treasured Stories, Timeless Truths Sunday, September 5, 2010 Text: Daniel 3:7-18 My family started going to church when I was three years old and I accepted Christ when I was five. I was raised in church…and my parents believed that it was a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist