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  • Jim Black avatar

    The Great Adventure: "Saddle Up Your Horses" Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Jul 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,568 views

    When called to go, Abraham obeyed and went. As God calls us into his glorious kingdom, he invites us to a life full of challenge, surprise and adventure!

    I have to be honest with you… when I was a kid I had a really wrong-headed idea of what the Christian faith was all about. I thought that being a Christian meant giving up a life of fun & excitement in order to come, sit on a pew and be a good boy. • I’m not sure where that notion came from… maybe ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Great Adventure: "Stand Against The Tide!" Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Jul 12, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,691 views

    Noah stood against the culture of his day and was counted faithful. Christians are called to an exciting, challenging and different way of life… not to conform to the world.

    We want to continue that excitement this morning as we delve back into our summer series, “The Great Adventure!” The Christian life is supposed to a great and exciting adventure! • Now, we don’t often talk about faith in those terms… • When we truly and honestly give ourselves to God and place our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Confessing Christ And Glorifying God Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 14, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,621 views

    The master key to spiritual growth is the glory of God. In this series on the "Keys to Spiritual Growth" I want to give many practical ways to grow spiritually. Today, I will set down two keys to spiritual growth.

    Scripture Last week I started a new series of sermons titled “Keys to Spiritual Growth.” Spiritual growth is as essential to the life of a Christian just as physical growth is essential to the life of a child. Because God commands us to mature spiritually, we need to understand how that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    We Harvest God's Blessings

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,114 views

    Pentecost 5 [Harvest Festival (C)] Believers harvest God’s blessing because our God is our generous giver so that we can also live as thankful givers.

    WE HARVEST GOD’S BLESSINGS July 9, 2006 - PENTECOST 5 / HARVEST FESTIVAL - 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 * * * * * * * * * Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Suddenly we realize that in our blessed nation of the United States, we live, as it seems, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Great Adventure: "Sound The Battle Cry!" Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Jul 24, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,742 views

    Just as God called Joshua to lead the nation of Israel into battle, Christians are called into a spiritual battle, not against the people of the world, but the spiritual forces of evil which control the world. Cf. Eph. 6

    Children sing—“I’m in the Lord’s Army!” Our children keep things exciting around here! We’re continuing what I hope is an exciting Bible study series, “The Great Adventure!” The Christian life ought to be a great adventure! • If you’re bored in your Christian walk… its NOT God’s fault! I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Happy Are The Starved Series

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 28, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 27,845 views

    The secret to a healthy spiritual life is a passion for God.

    Title: Happy are the Starved Text: Matthew 5:6 Truth: The secret to a healthy spiritual life is a passion for God. Aim: To incite desire for God more than anything else. INTRODUCTION The commercial break gives us insight into how Jesus taught spiritual lessons. Advertisers pay millions to put ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    4 Mistakes In Dealing With Problems

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Jul 31, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 13,258 views

    Let’s look this morning Abraham, Sarah’s, and Hagar’s mistakes in dealing with their problems.

    4 MISTAKES IN DEALING WITH PROBLEMS Genesis 16:1-16 INTRODUCTION: According to management expert Peter Drucker, managers do not generally spend a great deal of time making decisions. Decision making is, however, the task that has the most far-reaching consequences. It’s imperative that managers ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Created To Be Like Christ Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 13, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,913 views

    The 3rd of a series of sermons delivered by the pastors of Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church during its participation in the 40 Days of Purpose

    Everybody needs a purpose and that’s why we’re spending 40 Days of Purpose, looking at God’s purposes for your life. The last time I preached we focused on one of the purposes of life – “You Were Planned for God’s Pleasure.” Your first purpose is to get to know and love God. That’s called ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Steps Upward

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 25, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,773 views

    This sermon encourages Christians to mature in their faith and experience more of God in their lives.

    Steps Upward Philippians 3:15 - 16, 8-9, 13-14, Philippians 2:5 - 7, Phil 3:10, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 June 30, 2004 I. So far in Philippians 3 we have heard Paul say that we are to Rejoice in the Lord, and that we are not to put any confidence in our own abilities, but that we are to trust in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Apprentice #1: Andrew Series

    Contributed by Gregg Svalstad on Nov 3, 2004
    based on 66 ratings
     | 32,037 views

    This is the first in a series of sermons on the disciples using Donald Trump’s "Apprentice" series in contrast to Jesus’ approach of selection. This message focuses on Andrew and that God chooses very ordinary people like us. (Drama also available)

    Last season’s new TV reality show “The Apprentice” centering around Donald Trump was a big hit. The 58 year old Trump commands an empire of over 100 companies, billions of dollars, and some of the most illustrious buildings in the world. The newest addition to the Trump kingdom is a massive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Apprentice #2: Philip Series

    Contributed by Gregg Svalstad on Nov 3, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,781 views

    This is the second in a series of sermons on the disciples using Donald Trump’s "Apprentice" series in contrast to Jesus’ approach of selection. This message focuses on Philip and that God chooses practical minded people.(Drama also available)

    Last week we began this brief series “I’ve entitled” The Apprentice: The Type of Person God Chooses. “The Apprentice” is of course the TV reality show centered around Donald Trump in which 18 candidates arrive on scene for a 15 week job interview. They are put through all kinds of challenges, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Jenkins avatar

    Running A Rescue Shop At The Front Gates Of Hell Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Nov 10, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,600 views

    Running a rescue shop at the front gates of hell

    Matthew 28:18-19, "18Jesus came and told his disciples, "I have been given complete authority in heaven and on earth. 19Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Is That In Your Hand?

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 71 ratings
     | 17,371 views

    Encouraging people to use what ever God has given them for his service - Example of Moses and his staff.

    What is that in your hand? It is so encouraging isn’t it to see how many people are involved in ministry in this church. That says to me that there are many people who are serious about using their gifts and talents for God. This is encouraging because this means that you either 1) know what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Revelation To Philadelphia -. The Open Door Of Opportunity Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 279 ratings
     | 60,566 views

    The Letter to the Philedelphians - Looking at the opportunities God gives us

    The Revelation to Philadelphia -. A little trivia quiz this evening - you may want to take out a piece of paper to write the answer down How many doors are in this sanctuary? Don’t turn around and count – just take a guess, and write it down How many doors are in this sanctuary? Second, how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What About The Jews - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,836 views

    Examining what is God’s purpose for the Jewish nation

    What about the Jews? (Rom 11) When re read the bible, we often see it as two sections. After all, we have divided it up as such – Old Testament and New Testament. The Old Testament is all about the Jews and the New Testament about Christ and another group of people called the Gentiles. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist