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  • Scott Bayles avatar

    You've Got Mail: Laodicea Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 22, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 12,433 views

    The last in a series of seven. This is an expository, alliterated sermon with practical application based on the letter to Laodicea in Revelation. PowerPoint is avialable if you e-mail me.

    YOU’VE GOT MAIL: LAODICEA Scott Bayles, preacher First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL Finally, at the end of a long route, about forty-five miles southeast of Philadelphia, was the city of Laodicea. Laodicea was the wealthiest and the worst of the seven cities to whom Jesus wrote. Forget ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Human Spirit Fails, But The Holy Spirit Prevails

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on May 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,045 views

    Where are you on the line between optimism and pessimism? What is the right balance? Let's see what we learn from the tower of Babel. A. The human spirit triumphs. Not! B. Like at Babel, so still today C. The Holy Spirit centers us on Jesus and his cross

    Text: Genesis 11:1-9 Theme: The Human Spirit Fails, But the Holy Spirit Prevails A. The human spirit triumphs. Not! B. Like at Babel, so still today C. The Holy Spirit centers us on Jesus and his cross Season: Pentecost - c Date: May 23, 2010 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Messiah Who Serves Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,188 views

    At the center of all true disciples of Jesus is the heart of a servant.

    A Messiah Who Serves Text: Matthew 12:15-21 Introduction 1. Illustration: Martin of Tours was a Roman soldier and a Christian. One cold winter day, as he was entering a city, a beggar stopped him and asked for alms. Martin had no money; but the beggar was blue and shivering with cold and Martin ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Beneath His Wings Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 5, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 26,517 views

    Message focuses on walking in Jesus' shadow and protection.

    Beneath His Wings Scriptures: Psalm 91:1-6; Matthew 23:37; Malachi 4:2; Isaiah 40:31 Introduction: Psalm 91:2-6 says “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Iron Man - The Learning Curve Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 7, 2010
    based on 65 ratings
     | 29,435 views

    It's not enough to just go to church. Christians need to be there for each other to sharpen the iron that God has placed within us.

    OPEN: I love superheroes. My mom once told of the times I’d go out into the yard with a bath towel tied around my neck and would “fly” around the yard. And when I was a kid I read comic books about superheroes, watched TV shows and cartoons and went to the movies to watch them ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christian Leadership

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,049 views

    Christian leaders are servants of Christ and stewards of the gospel.

    Title: Christian Leadership Text: 1 Corinthians 4:1-7 Truth: Christian leaders are servants of Christ and stewards of the gospel. Aim: I want the church to understand the qualities needed in deacons. Life ?: What are the marks of Christian leaders? INTRODUCTION A deacon, who was full of himself, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Deal With Critical Christians

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,962 views

    The problem with being critical is that is what other other people do. When we are being critical we often call it being discerning, or perceptive, or astute, or sensitive. This is a sin that almost all of us struggle with to one degree or another. After

    II Corinthians 6:1-10 Purpose: To show the proofs of a faithful follower of Christ. Aim: I want the listener to be slow to criticize in order to protect the Gospel. INTRODUCTION: Paul was no stranger to criticism. One of the reasons Paul wrote first and second Corinthians was to answer his ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Who Says So? Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,016 views

    If we are going to respect and commit to obey the commandments we have a right to know "Who says so? By Whose authority?"

    “Law & Order: SPU – Who Says So?” Exodus 20:1-2; Mt. 22:34-40 The church I served in Grand Rapids had a lot of acreage and had turned part of it into 3 softball diamonds. Monday - Thursday nights, all summer long, various church leagues played their slow-pitch games there. Three ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Let’s Go To Supper Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 4, 2010
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     | 6,099 views

    Sermon 3 in series. At a banquet with His disciples, Jesus tells of another banquet. One of the diners blurts forth, "Blessed is he that will eat bread in the kingdom." His assumption is that he will be present in the kingdom. Jesus takes the opportunity

    Series: Things That Accompany Salvation Hebrews 6:9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. Message 3: Let’s Go to Supper (A Banquet Illustration Told at a Banquet) Luke 14:15-24 INTRODUCTION: 15 And when one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Black Market Sacrifices Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 19, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,551 views

    Does the way we worship impact the way others see God?

    Leviticus 10:1-11 Black Market Sacrifices Cascades Fellowship CRC July 11, 2010 After choosing the title of this sermon I began looking for an illustration that captured the sense of what I meant by a “black market sacrifice.” And to my great distress I found one – kind of. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Defense Rests Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 22, 2010
     | 5,446 views

    What does suffering reveal about how we view God?

    The Defense Rests Job 31:1-40 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI April 25, 2010 Series: Through the Bible in a Year I want to begin this morning with a bit of a disclaimer – or perhaps a clarifier would be a more appropriate term. What you are about to hear in no way is a reflection upon this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God’s Saving Grace Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 23, 2010
    based on 69 ratings
     | 45,669 views

    This sermon looks at five aspects of God’s Saving Grace. 1. It is a GIFT 2. It must be RECEIVED 3. It is available to EVERYONE 4. It comes through JESUS CHRIST 5. It is extended for ETERNITY

    GOD’S SAVING GRACE Today we are going to talk about God’s Saving Grace – that is – God’s grace that reaches from the highest heaven and touches our lives in an effort to save us. Our text for today is found in Psalm One Hundred Forty Five – it is verse eight. Please follow along with me as I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Into To Ecclesiastes Series

    Contributed by Greg Wiens on Mar 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,643 views

    This is my introduction to my sermon series on Ecclesiastes. It has a lot of history and background.

    Show Video from ALPHA Course # 2Alpha Course More to life than this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGI3z9YXW9A Read Scripture Passage SLIDE 2+3 Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 1 These are the words of the Teacher, King David’s son, who ruled in Jerusalem. Everything Is Meaningless 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Spiritual Transformation

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 8, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,050 views

    A sermon examining the transformation that Jesus brings into our lives.

    SPIRITUAL TRANSFORMATION Philemon 1:8-14 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday June 8th, 2025) Most everyone knows the classic hymn “Amazing Grace”. However, few know of the amazing transformation that God wrought in the life of its author. John Newton was a central figure in the “English ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Beginning Of… Boys And Girls Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,742 views

    God requires that we value and appreciate his goodness in making us female and male.

    Scripture Introduction Matthew Henry wrote of the first woman: “She was not made out of his head to rule over him, nor out of his feet to be trampled upon by him, but out of his side to be equal with him, under his arm to be protected, and near his heart to be beloved.” That reminds me of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed