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  • Todd Leupold avatar

    A Place To Belong Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 30, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,866 views

    Just what does it mean to belong? How do you know?

    “A PLACE TO BELONG” Message 18, Day 17 in the Series based on Rick Warren’s The Purpose Driven Life Rev. Todd G. Leupold, BBC, AM, August 22, 2004 INTRODUCTION: Please allow me to take the next few minutes to tell you about several people – people you may even know. First, I’d like to introduce ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Jesus?

    Contributed by Dr. Tracy W. Marx on May 31, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,083 views

    Why do Christians emphasize the importance and centrality of Jesus? Why is there no compromise?

    INTRODUCTION: It’s been said: Why do you Christians place so much emphasis on Jesus? Why are you so “intolerant”? Why can’t you be more accepting and admit that other religions can also know God? Why can’t you Christians believe that people from other religions can be just as morally good as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Chair Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 2, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,883 views

    Titus 2:11-14. Self-control, established as essential to the spiritual life in the first half of Titus 2, is shown to be essential not to make God capable of forgiving and leading us, but to make us capable of receiving His forgiveness and leadership.

    The Chair The Productive Life, part 4 Wildwind Community Church April 2, 2006 The grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. The scholar, pastor, poet, and writer Eugene Peterson translates that passage: Titus 2:11 (MSG) 11 God’s readiness to give and forgive is now public. ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Here's A Real Bargain

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 2, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 22,177 views

    We should examine the reality of faith.

    HERE’S A REAL BARGAIN Acts 8.9-25 S: Holy Spirit C: True faith Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE SHOULD EXAMINE THE REALITY OF FAITH. Type: Inductive, Narrative I. SIMON (9-11) II. SAVIOR (12-13) III. SALVATION (14-17) IV. SIMONY (18-19) V. SENTENCE (20-24) VI. SUCCESS (25) PA: How is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Labor Is Life

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Apr 11, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,858 views

    Carlyle said, "labor is life." While that is a true satement it can be misleading.

    LABOR IS LIFE John 6:27 I. “Loafers,” those looking for a “free lunch” (3 kinds of loafers) A. Lazy “Loafers” B. Loaves “Loafers” C. Lotto “Loafers” II. Laborers, those hoping to work for salvation III. “Lifers,” those accepting the gift Jesus offers. A. Eternal Life B. Heavenly Life (verse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holy, Holy, Holy Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 19, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,252 views

    God of Wonders, Pt. 4

    HOLY, HOLY, HOLY (ISAIAH 6) Are you old enough to remember the first Indiana Jones movie – The Raiders of the Lost Ark? Do you remember the final scene when Indiana Jones and friend were bound and the ark was seized by the Nazi raiders? However, the raiders made a wrong move and decided to open ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    An Envious Heart

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Apr 20, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 14,167 views

    It’s been said that there are two kinds of people in the world -- those who are millionaires and those who would like to be. And that’s one example of jealousy, but it’s only a piece of it.

    Introduction: Those of you who are Muppet fans will know that one of Kermit the Frog’s most famous lines is, “It’s not easy being green.” But I beg to differ. Shakespeare called jealousy “the green sickness”, and we often speak of people being “green with envy”. And, in that regard, it’s all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Surrender All

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 29, 2006
    based on 104 ratings
     | 39,223 views

    Five Stages of Peter’s Surrender

    Luke 5:1-11 I Surrender All Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church April 30, 2006 Introduction Steve Lyons will be remembered as the player who dropped his pants. He could be remembered as an outstanding infielder ... as the player who played every position for the Chicago White Sox ... as the guy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Melchizedek Who

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 1, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,078 views

    This scriptures records the first time the tithe was paid but not the last

    We don’t know a whole lot about him, and what we do know is buried in mystery. We know that he was the King of Salem, we know that he was a priest of the Most High God, we know that he had a funny name and we know that Abraham thought enough of him that he made an offering of ten percent of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Risen Jesus Changes Lives

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,625 views

    Easter 3(C) - The risen Jesus changes lives by forgiving our past and directing our future.

    THE RISEN JESUS CHANGES LIVES April 30, 2006 - EASTER 3 - Acts 9:1-20 Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord, those who are called and chosen by our Savior Jesus Christ: God’s grace, mercy and peace: Whether we realize it or not, for each and every one of us here today and for each and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Core Values -- Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 9,957 views

    We are in our series on Core Values. Core Values are the DNA that define who we are, what we are in infancy and in greatness. What God has called us to be. They are not just creeds on plaque or notes in book somewhere. They are the essence of who we a

    Core Values: Evangelism – The Great Commission – Mark 16:14-18 14 Later Jesus appeared to the Eleven as they were eating; he rebuked them for their lack of faith and their stubborn refusal to believe those who had seen him after he had risen. 15 He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Core Values -- Relationships Series

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,178 views

    We are in our series on Core Values. Core Values are the DNA that define who we are, what we are in infancy and in greatness. What God has called us to be. They are not just creeds on plaque or notes in book somewhere. They are the essence of who we a

    Core Values: Relationships – The Fellowship Galatians 6:1-5 1 Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. 2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. 3 If anyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Psalm 29. A Psalm For Those Who Feel Bullied Series

    Contributed by George Barton on May 9, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,956 views

    Demonstrates that Psalm 29, written by David, was probably directed against people likle Goliath, who bullied others.

    PSALM 29 A PSALM FOR THOSE WHO FEEL BULLIED REVISED MAY 9, 2006 This morning I want to talk especially to men and boys about bullying and intimidation. It seems to me that many Christian men think that bullying and intimidation are appropriate in the Christian church. Often these men do the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Crashes A Party Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 30, 2006
    based on 88 ratings
     | 23,740 views

    In Daniel 5:1-31 we see what happens when God crashes a party.

    Scripture Today I would like to continue in my sermon series in the book of Daniel. Please listen as I read Daniel 5:1-31: 1 King Belshazzar gave a great banquet for a thousand of his nobles and drank wine with them. 2 While Belshazzar was drinking his wine, he gave orders to bring in the gold ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Does My Faith Background Matter? Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 3, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,483 views

    3rd in a 4 part series dealing with topics that tend to divide people from each other and God.

    THE GREAT DIVIDE - PART 3 “DOES MY DENOMINATIONAL BACKGROUND MATTER?” JOHN 12:30-32 & 17:15-23 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever said something, oh so carefully, lay out just how things were, and how they worked, and why they worked, and then sat back satisfied? Then you heard someone repeat what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church