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  • Wes Humble avatar

    A Clear Target

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,620 views

    Sermon on vision

    A Clear Target About 350 years ago a shipload of travelers landed on the northeast coast of America. The first year they established a town site. The next year they elected a town government. The third year the town government planned to build a road five miles westward into the wilderness. In ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Paul Reveals His Compulsions

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 17, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,035 views

    Sometimes when people do evil or even great things we like to try to figure out what motivates them. Paul talks about what motivated him and what he was motivated to do in today’s text. Perhaps we can learn some things from his example.

    February 19, 2006 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 Yet when I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, for I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! If I preach voluntarily, I have a reward; if not voluntarily, I am simply discharging the trust committed to me. What then is my reward? ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What About The Jews Part 2 Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,654 views

    Considering what will happen to God’s chosen people - the Jews.

    What about the Jews? (Rom 11) – Part 2 Last week if you were with us, we began to look at the question - What about the Jews? You see we have a dilemma as Christians because although we know that God is trustworthy & reliable, we see the Jews to whom he promised so much in the Old Testament ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Too Little, Too Late Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003
    based on 120 ratings
     | 14,136 views

    Parables of Eternal Life, Part 9 of 9

    TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE (MATT. 25:31-46) Shortly after the Pope had apologized to the nation of Israel for the treatment of Jews by the Catholic Church over the years, Ehud Barak, the leader of Israel, sent back a message to the College of Cardinals. The proposal was for a friendly game of golf to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Praise God For His Present Help In Times Of Trouble

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 1, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 11,905 views

    Every day we see news of war, destruction and impending conflicts raging all over the earth. Yet, even if the world goes to war we need not fear. We can praise God for His deliverance because He is our present refuge and strength always ready to help us i

    Praise God for His Present Help in Times of Trouble (Psa 46:1,2) Every day we see news of war, destruction and impending conflicts raging all over the earth. Yet, even if the world goes to war we need not fear. We can praise God for His deliverance because He is our present refuge and strength ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    One Is The Loneliest Number Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Sep 9, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,985 views

    What does the Bible say about loneliness? What are key biblical principles that I should apply to develop meaningful friendships in my life?

    DEALING WITH OUR EMOTIONS – PART FOUR “ONE IS THE LONELIEST NUMBER!” GENESIS 1:26 ©LARRY L THOMPSON (2003) Introduction: Today’s Emotion Quotient tackles the feeling of loneliness. Loneliness is an emotional condition few people will admit to in polite conversation. The reason is that we think ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    America's Greatest Sin

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jan 22, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 4,566 views

    This sermon looks at the issue of abortion and dispells many of the modern myths we have about abortion and reminds us of the forgiveness found in Jesus Christ.

    This morning we come to an issue that I believe to be one of the most crucial topics we have ever addressed here at this church...an issue that I myself am very passionate about yet an issue that to often the church has been willing to turn a blind eye to. Abortion. It’s an issue that divides ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    2003 State Of The Church Address

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 9,145 views

    This is a call to hear what God is doing and calling our particular church to be and do. I submit it as a sample of how one might go about communicating God’s vision to the congregation.

    2003 State of the Church Address (Topical) I. God Is Doing a New Thing II. Based on His Eternal Plan III. To Move Us Toward Embracing Our True Identity IV. So, Where Do We Go from Here? A. A commitment to a corporate lifestyle of dependency B. A commitment to becoming healthy C. A commitment to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Too Little, Too Late Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007
     | 3,758 views

    Parables for Seekers, Pt. 10 (Final)

    TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE (MATTHEW 25:31-46) Shortly after the Pope had apologized to the nation of Israel for the treatment of Jews by the Catholic Church over the years, Ehud Barak, the leader of Israel, sent back a message to the College of Cardinals. The proposal was for a friendly game of golf to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Help Wanted Series

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Dec 30, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 20,384 views

    Our outreach suffers because too many church members sit in the pew expecting their pastor to do all the work. Here we find three biblical concepts that will challenge us to reconsider our expectations of the pastor as well as our own level of involvement

    Title: Help Wanted Series: The Harvest Is Ripe Text: Matthew 9:35-38 Theme: The outreach of many churches suffers because too many church members sit in the pew expecting their pastor to do all the work. In this passage, Jesus reveals three biblical concepts that will challenge us to reconsider ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    What Jesus Desiers

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 10, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,169 views

    This sermon discusses the unity Jesus prayed for his people in John 17. It is the kind of koininia exemplified in the Trinity. This unity occurs because of change of heart rather than a change of organizational structure.

    What Jesus Desires John 17:10-11,20-23 2-20-02 This morning we want to talk about - What Jesus Desires as Reflected in John 17. We are prone to focus is on what we desire and how we can receive what we want and need from the Lord. That’s not wrong. God tells us to delight ourselves in Him and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Jason Cole avatar

    Let Go Of Worry Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,605 views

    Worry is not often thought of as a sin, but worry is destructive and it needs to be let go of.

    Let Go of Worry Introduction: On the slope of Longs Peak in Colorado lie the ruins of a huge tree. Naturalists say that it stood for over 400 years. It had weathered thousands of storms and had been hit with lighting 14 times. At the end, an army of beetles attacked the tree and leveled it to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chip Monck avatar

    A Year For Victory Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,150 views

    Part two in this series builds upon the revelation of Christ as Lord of Hosts, or God of Armies. It explores the need for Christians to go on the offensive in spiritual warfare.

    (Major inspiration for this sermon derived from Francis Frangipane’s "This Day We Fight") There is a question that is asked in the church. It is an important question. A vital question. One that should be asked of those we come in contact with, and those who find themselves within our church ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mark Nichols avatar

    Lord Teach Us To Pray - Praying With Excellence Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 18, 2013
     | 8,901 views

    LORD TEACH US TO PRAY. Each of these 4 key phrases holds immeasurable meaning! May we be encouraged by each of these words.

    TEXT: Luke 11:1 TITLE: “Teach us to Pray with EXCELLENCE -- Part 1” TOPIC: PRAYER OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, January 6th 2008 PROP.: LORD TEACH US TO PRAY. Each of these 4 key words holds immeasurable meaning! May we be encouraged by each of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Daren Mitchell avatar

    What Is Church? A People Group Series

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Nov 29, 2012
     | 4,185 views

    We are a people group with the privilege and the honor of living the Word of God as witnesses. I believe that if we start accepting ourselves as the people group of heaven who are in place on earth to share the Gospel of Jesus as we are empowered by the

    I did a google search for why folks find church boring and I came across a forum in wikihow.com called, “How to Stay Entertained in Church.” The post begins with this statement, “Church is always boring, if you don’t think it is, then why are you reading this? This article ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ