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  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Finding Christ In Spite Of The Barriers

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008
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    Christmas sermon discussing how the Magi overcame many obstacles to find and worship Christ and how we can help others overcome barriers to Him as well.

    Finding Christ in Spite of the Barriers Matthew 2:1-12 December 16, 2007 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: Top 10 Reasons why there was no room for Joseph and Mary in the Inn. 10. The Roman Government’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Opportune Pain And Suffering Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 23, 2008
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     | 3,990 views

    Pain and suffering is an opportunity for the development of Christian character.

    Title: Opportune Pain and Suffering Text: James 1:2-4 and Romans 5:3-5 Thesis: Pain and suffering is an opportunity for the development of Christian character. The Series: This is the fourth message in a Lenten Series: Knowing Christ through Pain and Suffering. The Apostle Paul wrote, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William D. Brown avatar

    What Will It Take To Bring You To Jesus?

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 7, 2008
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     | 6,666 views

    Some time it takes a real wake up call to bring people to Jesus.

    “What Will It Take to Bring You To Jesus?” 3/7/08 Sometimes it takes a real wake up call to get a persons attention, listen as I read today’s text as we read God talking to Israel. Deuteronomy 30: 15-18 See, I have set before thee this day life and good, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let Every Thing Praise The Lord

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 7, 2008
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     | 5,528 views

    Let every thing praise the Lord

    Psalm 97:1-12 LET EVERY THING PRAISE THE LORD 3-8-08 Today Lord willing we’re going to talk for a little while on, “praising the Lord” and He is surely worthy to be praised, in fact He is the Only One that is worthy to receive praise because He and He alone is the only Wise and True God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deliverance From Death

    Contributed by Dr. Franklin Kirksey on Mar 8, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,967 views

    Deliverance from Death by Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey focuses on the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. It has application for the Easter Season, the Lord’s Supper and a funeral.

    Deliverance from Death By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey INTRODUCTION Andrew A. Bonar explains, “The Jews have handed down the tradition, that this Psalm, and those that follow on to the 118th, were all sung at the Passover; and they are denominated ‘The Great Hallel.’ This tradition shows, at all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lord Of The Sabbath Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Mar 9, 2008
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     | 12,289 views

    What is a Christian to do with the Sabbath? What to do with Sunday... should we work on Sunday? Should we treat it like the Sabbath of the First Testament? Jesus gives us some guidance...

    Lord of the Sabbath Matthew 12:1-8 What is a Christian to do with the Sabbath? What to do with Sunday. Should we work on Sunday? Should we treat it like the Sabbath of the First Testament? This question has given rise to whole denominations. It has made some feel very guilty about doing rather ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Six Woes

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Mar 10, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 19,544 views

    This sermon examines the Pharisee’s and Jesus’ encounter with them and the Teachers of the Law, then compares them with Christians today.

    Title: Six Woes Text: Luke 11:37-54 Date: March 2, 2008 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Verse 37 tells us that a Pharisee invited Jesus to share a meal with him and a few of his friends. Jesus agreed to the man’s generous offer, but almost immediately entering the man’s home Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The One Who Is Misunderstood Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on May 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,404 views

    Why do so many people misuderstand the true identity of Jesus? Many times it is a choice.

    Who is Jesus Christ? This is the ultimate question. Many answers have been given. • Muslims believe Jesus was a great prophet sent by God, but superseded by Mohammed. • Buddhists believe Jesus was a wise and enlightened man. • Mormons believe Jesus was a man who became a god. • Jehovah’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Gifts! Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Jun 3, 2008
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     | 5,217 views

    The desire to give used to be part of our God given nature! This sermon outlines 4 reasons we like to give!!

    Text: Matthew 7:9-12 Title: Good gifts! Series: The Giving Church Topic: Giving Occasion: Burnside Christian Church, June 1st, 2008 Proposition: The desire to give used to be part of our God given nature! Let’s look at 4 reasons we give! Introduction: This month, our focus will turn to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Back Against The Wall - Red Sea Crossing Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 13, 2008
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     | 46,258 views

    Moses was a great leader and yet took a great deal of abuse. For those who insist on believing salvation is the end to problems--it’s the FRONT end! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

    Back Against the Wall Exodus 14:5-31 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BackAgainstWall.html Have you ever felt like your back was against a wall? Ever been between a rock and a hard place, with nowhere to turn? Or maybe you’ve put in a lot of time going down a winding avenue of life only to find it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sweet Potatoes In My Coffee Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,594 views

    God is our loving Heavenly Father.

    “Sweet Potatoes in my Coffee” Luke 13:1-9 Introduction The memory of one particular evening when my wife and I lived in Florida remains fresh in my mind. We were invited by some friends to listen to their children’s contemporary Christian band play some of their new songs at the “Coffee Spot” in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Heart Of Worship

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 17, 2008
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     | 8,316 views

    Worship can become an awe-inspiring event every Sunday, something to look forward to, and a reconnection to God.

    “I am sick and tired of you not doing what you are told.” Does this sound familiar to anyone else here? My dad used to say this all the time when I didn’t complete my chores or just do what he said in general. Now, some of you have probably imitated your parents and now you say the same thing or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fellowship Through Consistant Living Series

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 17, 2008
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     | 6,655 views

    We must consistently share our lives with God by spending time in His word and in prayer to continue fellowshipping with Him.

    Consistency: a piece of the universe that seems to be lacking more than most any other component. As human beings, we thrive on consistency. Every day you may put your glasses on the bedside table or on your dresser before you go to sleep so that when you wake up you will always know where it is. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Litmus Test Of Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 17, 2008
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     | 3,550 views

    Ask why in today’s world. Make sure what you see and hear is part of what God wants. If it isn’t, don’t have anything to do with it. The Holy Spirit was given to help us with this. We can pass the test with Him.

    How many of you really take what the news says at face value? I don’t know about you but I don’t trust the news people any further than I can throw them. Something always seems fishy to me about how they report certain events and how they twist the angle of the news to suit their purpose. If they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fellowship Comes With Benefits Series

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 18, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,946 views

    Knowing that God cares about you to hear your prayers and answers them.

    Have you ever wondered if God hears you? Seriously, when something incredibly important is on the line, like the life of someone you love dearly, we always hope God hears our prayers and will answer them the way we want them answered. We hope God can hear our prayers for help with sins that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ