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  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Fire And Judgment" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,550 views

    Sermon 15 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

    “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; 13 but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Worship: An Act Of Community Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 6, 2008
     | 3,589 views

    Worship is less a private choice and consideration than it is a communal invitation from God to join together in adoration and service.

    Sermon for CATM – April 6, 2008 – “Worship – An Act of Community” There’s a fellow who about ten years ago was a regular attender at CATM. Since then he’s had tremendous legal and then medical problems, and he’s been out here on Sundays only very rarely; I’ve been quite involved personally over ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Resolutions And Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,364 views

    A look at the components that go along with making a proper sacrifice.

    Resolutions and Sacrifice Genesis 22:1-19 It was once said that if Christmas and Thanksgiving are the holidays of excess, then New Year’s Day must be the holiday of regret. I think that I am in agreement with that statement. New Year’s is a time when we think back on the year that was and try ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grace-Driven Authenticity Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jun 12, 2006
    based on 84 ratings
     | 16,804 views

    From a series on our church’s Core Values.

    Trinity Baptist Church April 2, 2006 True Values: Grace Driven Authenticity Colossians 3:12-17 Philip Yancey wrote: "Grace comes free of charge to people who do not deserve it and I am one of those people. I think back to whom I was -- resentful, wound tight with anger, a single hardened link ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Still True

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 1, 2007
     | 2,759 views

    Much has changed in 2,000 years, but the most important things are still true.

    Still True Acts 16:16-32 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - July 25, 2007 *Mary and I had a good time visiting her family last week in West Virginia, and while we were there, we made a visit to her daddy’s grave. The cemetery moves up a beautiful, steep hill behind a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What About Suffering? Series

    Contributed by Cameron Smith on Aug 4, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,687 views

    Part 2 in a series about responding to tough questions. Part 1 examined other religions. This sermon responds to the question, How could God allow Suffering?

    What about Suffering? In 2005 some friends of mine were pregnant with their first child. They happened to be studying at college at the time, with the intention of going into Asia to preach the gospel after they had given birth. About 6 months into their pregnancy they found out that there were ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Looking Unto Jesus

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 15, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,644 views

    This is a message from my Hebrews Comentary that shows "the sin that doth so easily beset us"

    LOOKING UNTO JESUS Hebrews 12:1-17 This chapter is introduced with the transitional word, “Wherefore” which strongly connects back to the eleventh chapter which is known for its treatment of the subject of faith. In hermeneutics, one may recognize a principle that is called, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Missing Piece: Other People Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,630 views

    We cannot follow Jesus effectively if we remain isolated. Letting others be close to us is essential in pursuing the Christian life.

    The Missing Piece: Other People Following Jesus, part 5 October 30, 2005 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers An article in Christianity today begins this way: I came to a startling revelation a few months ago. I don’t have any friends. I don’t. I have a lot of acquaintances but, other than my ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    A Call To Remember

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 25, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,028 views

    The word of God calls us to remember certain things. This sermon reminds us of what those things are.

    We are called by God to remember. In fact, there are over 100 passages in the Bible that deal with the act of remembering. Verses like – DEUTERONOMY 4:9 - ‘Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen, or let them slip from your heart ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Dynamic Church Devotes Themselves To Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jul 8, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,717 views

    God shares his fellowship with us, enabling us to share our lives together.

    Scripture Introduction One of the changes in our world in the last generation or so is a loss of security. Expectations for what life offers have risen exponentially; fulfillments have disappointed. Cell phones are a simple example: the promise a connectedness everywhere available and never ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Liar Liar

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Aug 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,900 views

    A look at the story of Ananias and Sapphira, and their lack of honesty and integrity

    Liar Liar Acts 5:1-11 A single man named Jerry had a pet cat that he loved very much. One year, he decided to take a vacation to England, so he left his cat with his brother Dan. As soon as Jerry got to England, he called his brother Dan. “How is my cat?” he asked. “Your cat is dead,” Dan ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Cathers avatar

    Genesis 17 Series

    Contributed by Richard Cathers on Apr 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,260 views

    Verse by verse study of Genesis 17

    Genesis 17 Sunday Morning Bible Study February 25, 2007 Introduction Back in Genesis 15, after Abram had turned down the wealth of Sodom, God told Abram that He would be Abram’s reward. Abram reminded God that there was still a little problem about babies. Abram didn’t have a son, he didn’t have ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Who Are Our Strangers? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 13, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,338 views

    Many things conspire to keep people separate, even in the church. Only God can connect us, and it is the cross that binds us. Are we living out that reality, or have we let separations disconnect us?

    When he says it, it feels both enraging and endearing. When he pronounces it, it sounds like irritation, but it also sounds like invitation. It is both attracting and detracting, both including and excluding. I am referring to those moments in the old TV show, when Felix Unger, the neat freak half ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    The Unknown God Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 29, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 8,044 views

    When attempting to reach people of other faiths, we recognize that: 1. There is some truth in all religions and there are good people who follow them. 2. God has placed a longing for himself inside every human heart. 3. Jesus is the universal Savior.

    This is a confusing time in which to live. It was not long ago that America was a place where we, for the most part, understood each other and where other people were coming from. We shared common standards of ethics, and whether or not we followed those ethics, we understood them and agreed ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    "Iced Or Boiling"

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Jul 7, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,113 views

    “We can’t make an outward difference until we are inwardly different.”

    Intro: (Start with Blank) One day three men were walking along and came upon a raging, violent river. They needed to get to the other side, but had no idea of how to do it. The first man prayed to God saying, "Please God, give me the strength to cross this river." Poof! God gave him big arms and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ