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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Back To Basics

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 27, 2010
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     | 6,953 views

    There are times when a church, however successful, must review the basics: do we love those whom we serve, are we able to love those with whom we disagree, and can we feel sheer, passionate love for Christ Himself?

    Where I come from, the real religion is basketball. Baptists, Methodists, and Catholics all take a distant back seat, because the real religion in the Commonwealth of Kentucky is basketball. No spring day goes by without every schoolboy finding his way to the hoops to do lay-ups and to dream about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking Back, Gazing Forward

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jan 27, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,294 views

    A sermon for the annual meeting for casting vision in the life of the local church. Principals could be well adapted to another church.

    “Looking Back, Gazing Forward,” Genesis 9:8-17 Introduction One of the very special memories I have from my first trip to the Holy Land last year was that of swimming in the Dead Sea. It is a real adventure. First you head to pit which is filled with sticky and smelly mud. Against ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Famous Final Words

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,572 views

    This message encourages listeners not to give up on God's ultimate plan, for the best days are yet to come on the other side of the strongholds.

    INTRO „o I've watched death scenes on TV „o I've listened to dying words „o I have to admit I've wondered what my final words would be „X "Oops" „X "Does this go any faster" „o I am sure final words have include such phrases as: „X Are you sure the power's off „X I can make this light before ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Great Day--Because Of Divine Mercy Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,130 views

    It's a great day to be a Catholic, and to begin fulfilling the promise of the Council through our worship and witness.

    Divine Mercy Sunday April 11, 2010 Our Sacred Liturgy–the Hermeneutic of Continuity This is a great era in history to be a Catholic. What? “A great era to be a Catholic?” Just now, when some of the dust has settled over the abusive histories of 2% of U.S. priests, we begin to ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    A Messiah Who Sends Part 3: The Attitude Of A Messenger Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,906 views

    As followers of Jesus in a world contrary to His Kingdom, we are to focus our attention on Him.

    A Messiah Who Sends Part 3: The Attitude of a Messenger Text: Matt. 10:24-42 Introduction 1. Illustration: We need to be like the 84 year old grandmother who fiercely maintained her independence and lived alone in the old family home. Her 4 children lived n the same town, but she rarely called ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    It’s Not Hard

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 11, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,889 views

    Often, people say, “If God would only speak audibly telling me what He wants me to do life would be so much easier.” God wants us to do His will, nothing more, nothing less, and nothing else. But realize that knowing and doing God’s isn’t that hard.

    It’s Not Hard Deuteronomy 30:11-20 Introduction: As the golfer approached the first tee, a hazardous hole with a green surrounded by water, he debated if he should use his new golf ball. Deciding that the hole was too treacherous, he pulled out an old ball and placed it on the tee. Just then he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let Us Worship

    Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Apr 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,688 views

    This is a sermon that calls us to Worship.

    “Let Us Worship” Text: 1 Chronicles 16:29 “Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.” Introduction: This morning we say that we have come together to worship, but what is true ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Finding God's Will

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 28, 2010
     | 5,358 views

    A sermon on God's will for our lives

    Evening Service for 9/26/2010 Proverbs 3:1-26 HoHum: Lewis and Clark expedition. This was a courageous thing. When they left St. Louis, they were going into uncharted territory without any contact with people back home. Meriwether Lewis invited William Clark along. This was Clark's response: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Church Still Works

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Sep 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,277 views

    September 26, 2010, will mark a very important day in the short history of our church. It is a “12-stone memorial” type of day (see Joshua 4). I truly believe Lighthouse Baptist Church is a church that will stand the test of time – and here’s why…

    September 26, 2010, will mark a very important day in the short history of our church. It is a “12-stone memorial” type of day (see Joshua 4). Not only are we closing out a series of messages about the church, but we will be putting our faith, hope, and love into action by signing the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus, The New Temple Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 13, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,454 views

    Jesus and the early disciples preached against the Jerusalem Temple because the new Temple is the Body of the Risen Christ, and true worship is centered there.

    November 15, 2010 Albert the Great The Spirit of the Liturgy Today we commemorate St. Albert the Great, known for many years as “the Universal Doctor.” He is best known as the teacher and mentor of St. Thomas Aquinas, but his studies and teaching spanned all of what was known then as ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Don’t Be Confused About The Truth Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 14, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,004 views

    To be confused about the church begins with confusion about the truth for vice-versa.

    Don’t be Confused – about the truth John 18:36-38 * The first time I heard the term was during the Bill Clinton presidency. Of course I knew it went on, but I had never heard the term (in political jargon) ‘spin.’ Does everyone know what ‘spin’ actually is? My personal definition is something ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Kind Of Church Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 14, 2010
     | 8,284 views

    what kind of church would God design? How does it match up with the 21st Century, Americanized church? Give it some thought.

    God’s Kind of Church 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 * If you have ever built a house for your family, then you know a little about decisions, frustrations, and more. In the process, you may well discover that ‘what you want is beyond your ability to provide. We lived in Yazoo City, Mississippi, for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making A Difference Starts With Me Series

    Contributed by Mariah Cook on Nov 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,218 views

    We all want to make a difference in the world, but stop because we don't know where to start. It starts with me.

    Making a Difference Starts With Me. BIG IDEA: God created you to TAKE ACTION God has made us what we are. In Christ Jesus, God made us to do good works, which God planned in advance for us to live our lives doing.Ephesians 2:10 NCV Each person has a God given MISSION to accomplish. He comes ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Thing Legends Are Made Of

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,297 views

    Legends are based on what people want to believe. The power and ministry of the church in the authority of Jesus is the real thing.

    March 1, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 4:23-25 Subject: The Ministry of Jesus Title: The Thing Legends Are Made Of Have any of you ever made up a really good story? I mean one of those stories that you can tell that you make it sound so believable that people really take you seriously? ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Is God Asking You?

    Contributed by William Lock on Mar 4, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,767 views

    This sermon poses the questions is anything to hard for the Lord?

    GENESIS 18: 9-15 WHERE ARE YOU? WHERE ARE YOU (GENESIS 3:9) WHERE IS YOUR BROTHER (GENESIS 4:9) WHERE HAVE YOU COME FROM, WHERE ARE YOU GOING (GENESIS 16:8) WHERE IS YOUR WIFE (GENESIS 18:9) WHERE ARE YOU? GENESIS 18: 9-15 DO YOU TRUST ME? “I can do everything through Him who gives me ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ