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  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Jesus Hates Hypocrisy Even More Than You Do! Part 1: The Need For Humility

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 7, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,890 views

    First message looking at the "woes" that Jesus brings down on the Pharisees and religious leaders during Holy Week

    Jesus Hates Hypocrisy Even More Than You Do!  Part 1 - The Need for Humility Matthew 23:1-12 October 19, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: I’m willing to bet that no one likes a hypocrite. At least no one I know ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Un:expected Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 19, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,733 views

    Part 1 of "Christmas UN:wrapped" When God calls us to the unexpected we can respond with fear and doubt or we can trust and obey.

    THE POINT: When God calls us to the unexpected we can respond with fear and doubt or we can trust and obey. ME I don’t know about you, but I LOVE CHRISTMAS… I love the Christmas season, I love the sights, the sounds, the smells associated with Christmas… I hate winter and I hate snow…except ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Spiritual Foundation For Managing Money Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 19, 2008
     | 3,051 views

    How are we to navigate times of financial uncertainty and insecurity? What spiritual insight can help us find peace amidst such times?

    Spiritual Foundations for Managing Money Series: Spiritual Insight for Insecure Times Brad Bailey – November 9, 2008 This past week was certainly a significant one for our nation. This past Tuesday something of remarkable and historical proportions was experienced as the first black president was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Letting God Be God Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 20, 2008
     | 5,401 views

    To pray as Jesus prayed is to have the same understanding of God as He did: a firm but compassionate father, a giver who expects us to learn appreciation, and an empowering forgiver.

    Introduction to Series Praying As Jesus Prayed Every fall I like to take at least two Sundays to focus on some aspect of that most basic of all the disciplines of the Christian life, the discipline of prayer. I do this for several reasons. First, building in a specific emphasis on prayer in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Secret Christians

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 20, 2008
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     | 4,505 views

    Our desire to keep it secret that we are Christians will have to be revised when we receive joy from a redemptive fellowship. when we become informed about our faith, and when we learn to live conscious of the presence of Christ.

    Before I begin, I do have some instructions for our ushers. Can I get the ushers to help us make sure we are truly ready for this experience? First, gentlemen, please make sure all the windows are sealed tight. We don’t want any sound to seep out to the outside world. And then will you please ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Coping With The Credit Crunch 2009. Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 26, 2008
     | 2,832 views

    This is a sizzler talk which gives you two priorities to put into practice in helping you survive the credit crunch which we must apply to our lives.

    MATTHEW 6:19 - 27. COPING WITH THE CREDIT CRUNCH CRISIS IT WAS THE ROMANS WHO SAID OF MONEY “THE MORE YOU DRINK, THE MORE YOU THIRST” IF THAT’S TRUE THEN WE ARE ONE THIRSTY WORLD… .PEOPLE ALSO SAY THAT MONEY MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND – WELL MONEY IS NO LONGER GOING AROUND WORLD BANKS ARE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Don't Be Deceived" Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 26, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 15,122 views

    Is “sincerity” the magic ingredient that makes something true? If that is true is it should be true in any area of life and not just religion.

    A Study of the Book of 1st John “Back To the Basics” Sermon # 6 “Don’t Be Deceived” 1 John 2:18-27 You have probably at sometime heard the statement, “It makes no difference what you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A World Crying From The Quicksand

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,694 views

    We get bogged down by responsbilities. The way out is first to act responsibly, second to tell others what God is doing in you, and ultimately to yield to our Savior.

    One afternoon I came by the church to pick up a few things. I parked around the back, and there discovered two of our members, plus our sexton, in major trouble. These men had purchased a heavy-duty safe for the church office, and were intent on moving it inside. The safe had been hauled here on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stop Watching The Wind

    Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 25, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,925 views

    Teaches us to keep our faith in Christ and to keep our eyes on him; not letting ourselves get distracted by the storms that are raging outside

    Matthew 14:22-33 22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. 23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Tempting Proposition

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,222 views

    Convincing teenagers that temptation is a no-win proposition is hard to do, but this oft-neglected passage from Isaiah offers insight.

    In the Broadway musical, “Guys and Dolls,” there is a line where Sky Masterton (the Marlon Brando role in the film version) shares some advice that his father gave him. Sky is a gambler and the entire play revolves around a certain bet that he makes which pays off in a way he isn’t expecting. But I ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    When Your Memories Become Your Enemies

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 3, 2009
    based on 47 ratings
     | 13,557 views

    Do you live in the past? Jesus said, "No one who has put their hand to the plow and looking back is fit for the kingdom of heaven." Why is looking back dangerous? Let’s explore it together.

    When Your Memories Become Your Enemies: Learn To Look To Jesus INTRODUCTION I want to talk with you today on the subject: WHEN YOUR MEMORIES BECOME YOUR ENEMIES Did you know that your mind is one of God’s greatest creations? That’s why the mind is a terrible thing to waste, because God created ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Women's Issues Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 4, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,253 views

    When life seems hopeless: beleieve in Jesus even when none of your friends do; believe in Jesus even if he delays his help; and believe in Jesus even in the face of death.

    Women’s Issues (Mark 5:21-43) William Alexander, in his book, The $64 Tomato, asks the question, “If you were doomed to live the same life over and over again for eternity, would you choose the life you are living now? The question is interesting enough,” he says, “but … the point of asking it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    How To Pray When You Want Something More Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Sep 8, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,253 views

    Interactive sermon with several impromtu prayers by members of the church family like the praying of Nehemiah when he wanted something more.

    From Dr. Reggie Kidd in July/Aug 2009 issue of Worship Leader magazine: "My father was a victim of Alzheimer’s disease. It was hard to watch this once-vibrantly inquisitive retired college professor lost his ability to remember. Along with his ability to remember, he lost his capacity for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Love And The Law Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,607 views

    This text shows us three triplets of graces that proceed from the wholehearted offering of ourselves to God.

    Scripture Today we continue our study in Romans 12. Let’s read Romans 12:9-12: 9Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. 11Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Lessons From David Pt 6 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 11, 2009
     | 6,267 views

    David has had a spiritual heart attack caused by sin so he now needs to be confronted by God’s messenger so he can come back to life. Love motivated god to send Nathan no hatred so that David could be revived from the impact of sin.

    Lessons from David pt 6 “A Fallen King pt b” David’s sin came because he stopped doing what he was supposed to be doing, because he did not listen to the warnings, he allowed sin into his home and he tried to cover sin up with more sin. A nobody became a somebody who became a fugitive who then ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational