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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "Saints Dying" Romans Pt 8 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 3, 2007
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    Paul tells us Romans 6 that Water Baptism has a 4 step process to it immersion, submersion, emergence and living the life of baptized saint. Saints die in Water Baptism and emerge resurrected in the Lord Jesus so as to live a righteous life in Christ.

    “Saints dying” – Romans part 8 Opening Illustration: Movie Maker - video of previous baptisms at New Life Community Church. Thesis: Paul tells us Romans 6 that Water Baptism has a 4 step process to it immersion, submersion, emergence and living the life of baptized saint. Saints die in Water ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Mother's Burden

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jun 4, 2007
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    A Mother’s Burden. Mother’s Day, 2007. Looks at Mary the Mother of Jesus for how moms can carry the burdens that go with motherhood.

    A Mother’s Burden Mother’s Day, 2007 Luke 2:25-35 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers May 13 Good morning. I want to begin today with a Mother’s Day wish for my own mother, who isn’t even here today! Week after week I stand up here and do my thing, with my parents sitting out there, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Knights Of The Cross

    Contributed by Gary Kins on Jun 25, 2007
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    This is a challenge to be a dedicated disciple.

    Call To Worship - Job 37:1-17 Scripture Reading - 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 - Bethany Sexton Knights of the Cross Mark 1:1-15 Introduction: Factual Data/Scriptural Analysis 1. Speaker/speakers: Mark John the Baptist Certification of His Sonship - God the Father Jesus 2. Addressees: Seekers ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The True Islam

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 28, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
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    An exploration of the true nature of Islam by looking at what is actually taught within the Scriptures of Islam - the Quoran. Islam is a dangerous religion both in what it teaches as its doctrines and in the activities it promotes towards non-Muslims.

    On the morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001 nineteen men affiliated with al-Qaeda hijacked four commercial airliners in the New York region. Two of the airliners were flown into the World Trade Center, one was flown into the Pentagon, and the fourth crashed near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Flowers avatar

    Substitutes For Relationship With God Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 24, 2007
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    Part 4 in the series Faith Basics. This message examines things that we frequently substitute for a relationship with God.

    Substitutes for Relationship with God Faith Basics, part 4 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers September 16, 2007 Exodus 20:3-5 Exodus 20:3-5 (NIV) 3 "You shall have no other gods before me. Check out Eugene Peterson’s translation of that first verse. It gets right to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    The Merits Of Meekness Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 8, 2006
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    3rd sermon in an 8 part series on the Beatitudes. This series challenges us to "Shift" our thinking in what really brings true happiness. (*Refreshed with some rewrite in 8/08. PowerPoint and Video Clips available on request.)

    THE MERITS OF MEEKNESS MATTHEW 5:5 INTRODUCTION: Maybe there is no other beatitude, spoken by Jesus, that is more confusing than the one we study today. “Blessed are the meek...” Why is it confusing? Because we don’t think of meekness as a desired attribute in our character. How many of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Daniel Richter avatar

    Back To The Beginning: It's All Different! Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Jun 18, 2008
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    The background of the Early Church, what set them apart and put them in position to see God move and work in truly miraculous ways that cannot be explained in human terms...

    Back to the Beginning: It’s All Different! Most of you know that I’m a pretty big sports fan. I enjoy playing and watching just about anything, but if I had to pick just one sport, my passion is definitely football. I love to watch football. I love to go out in the backyard and throw the ball ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    God Is Omnipotent Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 20, 2008
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     | 11,906 views

    God: 1) Creates and arranges our bodies within the womb (139:13–15) 2) He schedules each day of our lives before we are born (139:16). And 3) He thinks wonderful and innumerable thoughts about us constantly (139:17–18).

    Since the death of Comedian George Carlin who died of a heart attack at age 71 recently, several commentators have mentioned his impact. "Carlin’s worldview took a toll on him, as drug-use reportedly started the heart-problems that eventually killed him. Five years before his death, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Temporal Loss For Eternal Gain" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 12, 2007
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     | 5,176 views

    Sermon 7 in a study in Philippians

    “…although I myself might have confidence even in the flesh. If anyone else has a mind to put confidence in the flesh, I far more: 5 circumcised the eighth day, of the nation of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the Law, a Pharisee; 6 as to zeal, a persecutor of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Living A Holy Life

    Contributed by Ian Drucker on Jan 23, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
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    Guidance on understanding what it means to be Holy, and the proper response to God’s call on Christians to live a Holy life.

    LIVING A HOLY LIFE The Call to Be Holy 1. One of the most significant callings that God puts on the hearts of Christians is the call to be Holy. 2. 1 Peter, specifically 1 Peter 1:15-16 (NIV), says: 15But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; 16for it is written: "Be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Christmas Courage Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,674 views

    The Biblical account of the life of Joseph holds truths that the Holy Spirit wants you to grasp this Christmas season. Christians who live a life expressing that the birth of Christ is an event worth celebrating take time to invite the Holy Spirit to illu

    Turn Your Bibles to Matthew 1:18-24 Title: Christmas Courage Theme: The Courage of Joseph Listen as I read Matthew 1:18-24, “This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kelvin Parks avatar

    God Uses Ordinary People For Extraordinary Tasks

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Mar 22, 2009
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     | 90,956 views

    Some of you may feel unclean like Simon the leper once did ... but I want you to know that you are in the right place for GOD to stop-by your pew and heal and cleanse you.

    GOD USES ORDINARY PEOPLE FOR EXTRAORDINARY TASKS Preached at Shiloh Baptist Church Waukegan, Illinois On 21 March 2009 For Mission Emphasis Day Too GOD be the Glory... - I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. - Oh magnify the LORD with me and let us exalt ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Chan avatar

    Temptations Along The Way Series

    Contributed by Peter Chan on Mar 10, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,152 views

    To learn from Jesus how we may deal with temptations in our lives: Be Scriptural, Be Straightfoward, Be Submissive.

    Prinsep Street Presbyterian Church Sunday Worship Service 13th February 2005 Text : Luke 4:1–13 (cf. Matthew 4:1–11) Title : Temptations Along the Way Introduction There was a poor village pastor who was mad at his wife for being a spendthrift. He angrily confronted his wife with the receipt ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Welch avatar

    The Rugged Path To Glory Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,689 views

    Part 13 of the Romans series dealing with the necessity of trials in achieveing glory.

    Chico Alliance Church August 26, 2001 Pastor David Welch “The Rugged Path to Glory” Romans 5:2-8 Review I. Receive the gift of God’s righteousness by faith 1-5 A. God proves every man needs His righteousness 1-3 B. God explains and illustrates His way to righteousness 3:21-4:25 C. Justification ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • David Welch avatar

    Saved, Saved, Saved Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,782 views

    Part 15 of the Romans Series dealing with our wonderful salvation.

    Chico Alliance Church September 9, 2001 Pastor David Welch “Saved, Saved, Saved” Romans 5:9-10 Review Paul introduced his theme of righteousness in chapter one, announcing not only the revelation of the means to becoming right before God but also the revelation of the righteous wrath of God upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance