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  • Sheldon Boyd avatar

    Guess What? The Chruch Has Problems.

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Apr 22, 2009
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    Part of a lengthy series I am doing in the book of Philippians.

    HOW TO BE A CHRISTIAN AND STILL ENJOY LIFE GUESS WHAT? THE CHURCH HAS PROBLEMS! Sunday March 30, 2008 Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:15-18a Intro. A. [] Show video clip from Apollo 13 movie. “Houston we have a problem.” Those are probably considered by many people to be immortal words. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    A Place To Belong Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 30, 2007
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    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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    Heart Check

    Contributed by Michael Karpf on Jul 12, 2008
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    The symptoms of a heart attack reminded me of the brevity life and why God has placed me here.

    HEART CHECK Various Scriptures Most of my weeks here at SEFC are pretty predictable. That is I know what I have to do each day. 4 days of the week I teach English classes, and Sunday I’m here most of the day teaching an English Bible class and leading this English Worship Service. I can pretty ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What To Do With A Rebellious Kid Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jun 11, 2007
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     | 5,739 views

    Message 5 of 6 on building a Christian Home. This message is focused on training a child to know God according to his ways. Proverbs 22:6

    What to Do with a Rebellious Kid June 10, 2007 All Children are Rebellious Kids! Let me start this morning by saying that rebellion is part of our nature. Some kids are born angry. They come from the womb red faced, arteries pounding, screaming obscenities and smoking a cigar. The make a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Created In God's Image Or Offspring Of Apes Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 29, 2006
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    Why It Matters: Created in God’s Image or Offspring of Apes

    Why It Matters - Created in God’s Image or Offspring of Apes? Sermon by: Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Nov. 26, 2006 John 1:1-4 *A 2005 poll by Newsweek and Beliefnet asked Americans this question: Do you believe that God created the universe? 80% of those responding said the universe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Stone Of Building, Stone Of Stumbling" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 1, 2006
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     | 5,060 views

    Sermon 7 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

    “Therefore, putting aside all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander, 2 like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow in respect to salvation, 3 if you have tasted the kindness of the Lord. 4 And coming to Him as to a living stone which ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Your Legacy, Your Choice Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 3, 2016
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    This message looks at the legacy each of us will leave.

    Legacy 1 So here we are, April. For those who have been a part of the Cornerstone family for more than a year then you know what April means. For those of you who have been with us for less than a year you might think that April is simply the month that falls between March and May. And while ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Retreat With Jesus

    Contributed by Michael R. Hodge on Apr 14, 2012
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    Sermon focuses on the need for personal spiritual retreats based upon the example of Christ as He withdrew from the crowds.

    Sermon Title: “A Retreat with Jesus” Emphasis: The importance of personal spiritual retreats for growing believers Written by: Rev. Michael R. Hodge – www.michaelrhodge.com Introduction As we open up God’s Word together, I invite you to begin in the book of Philippians. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Running On Empty Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 22, 2012
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    When God calls you to do something you had better run to Him because you cannot run from Him.

    Running On Empty Text: Jonah 1:1-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: A hospital administrator was once startled to see a patient fleeing down the hall out of the operating room, his loose hospital gown flapping the breeze behind him. He stopped the fleeing patient and said, "Do you mind telling me why ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Happiness Is In Your Hands

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 3, 2014
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    Gives seven helps that will lead you to happiness

    “Happiness is in Your Hands” August 3, 2014 I believe that God is a happy God. He is a joyful God. I believe heaven is filled with love and laughter. Angels are singing; saints are shouting in joy; there is a euphoria that we can only dream about. This is the destiny of the Child ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Right To Life

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 20, 2013
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    A sermon that speaks of the transcendance of God.

    “The Right to Life” Job 1:21 Job 1:21 And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD. Wednesday night I announced that this Sunday was Right to Life emphasis day and that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remember The Greatest Love

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 27, 2013
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     | 7,906 views

    Remember the greatest love: 1. Because it can bind us together with God (vs. 9-10). 2. Because it can bring us great joy (vs. 9-11). 3. Because it blazed a trail for us to follow (vs. 12). 4. Because it bled for us (vs. 13).

    Remember the Greatest Love John 15:9-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 26, 2013 *On this Memorial Day, hopefully you will get to spend some time with family and friends. -- But as we do, we should remember the over 40 million Americans who have served in the military to help ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Election In The History Books Of The Bible Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Nov 11, 2015
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    All over the Bible God talks about His Sovereignty. Here are the incidents in the books of History, from Joshua through Esther. God does what He wills!

    Joshua When God sets His love, that is one thing. But when God sets His judgment, it is quite the other, but no less definite. The summarizing of Joshua's conquests is in the book by that name, chapter 11, verses 18-20. First, there was a long war. Next, virtually no city was exempt from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Growing Larger Through Outreach Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 23, 2015
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     | 6,073 views

    In this sermon, we focus on our commission to reach out to the lost and the fact that the lost are lost.

    Introduction: A. A Christian man who owned a barber shop went to a revival meeting one night and felt greatly burdened to do more with his testimony for Christ. 1. The next evening, the barber began attending a "soul winners class" at his church. a. He attended faithfully every night for two ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Refusing To Return

    Contributed by Robert Nacci on Jun 22, 2013
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    Don't be like Judah who refused to return and suffered God's judgment because of it! Simply return!

    Refusing To Return Jeremiah 8:1-22 Intro The Book of the Jeremiah is the second of the Major Prophets found in the Word of God, although some Jewish tradition considers it to be the first. Jeremiah's ministry was as a prophet to Judah in the years just prior to and then during the initial ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist