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  • Timothy Darling avatar

    Lord Of The Sabbath Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Mar 9, 2008
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     | 12,210 views

    What is a Christian to do with the Sabbath? What to do with Sunday... should we work on Sunday? Should we treat it like the Sabbath of the First Testament? Jesus gives us some guidance...

    Lord of the Sabbath Matthew 12:1-8 What is a Christian to do with the Sabbath? What to do with Sunday. Should we work on Sunday? Should we treat it like the Sabbath of the First Testament? This question has given rise to whole denominations. It has made some feel very guilty about doing rather ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Urgent Atonement Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 101 ratings
     | 18,614 views

    The cross is hideous. It’s not a pretty thing we hang on our walls. It’s not a fine piece of jewelry hanging from our neck. It is the most brutal instrument of death ever conceived by the cruel mind of man.

    For the past few weeks, we’ve been looking at the events of the last few days of Jesus’ life on earth. With each of those events, we’ve seen a sense of urgency. Each week we have seen an example of urgency. But this morning is different. In this morning’s passage, our Lord shows a sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why It Matters Exactly Who We Are Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 18, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,457 views

    God speaks truth to those who know themselves well enough to listen.

    Scripture Introduction A few years ago, accountability was the hot word among Christians. Many voices encouraged us to find another person, or even a group, with whom we would share what was really happening in our lives. Maybe you think highly of those; others may doubt their value. Leaving ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    If There Is No Resurrection

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 22, 2008
    based on 97 ratings
     | 49,274 views

    If there is no resurrection from the dead then what? 1- Then preaching is useless 2- Then faith is futile 3- Then sin controls 4- Then Christ is dead

    INTRO.- No gas means no driving or less driving. "The average national price of a gallon of gas hit an all-time record high of $3.28 this week. Meaning that wherever you’re going this summer, it might be cheaper to mail your car." Letterman said, "Gas prices, aren’t they crazy? It’s so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Randy Conrad avatar

    What Is Love

    Contributed by Randy Conrad on Mar 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,738 views

    Where do we as Christians find our definition and understanding of love?

    The husband had just finished reading the book, "MAN OF THE HOUSE". He stormed into the kitchen and walked directly up to his wife. Pointing a finger in her face he said: "From now on, I want you to know that I am the man of this house and my word is law! I want you to prepare me a gourmet meal ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Life In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 29, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,408 views

    How do we actually live in the Spirit, in a daily-life kind of way?

    Life In The Spirit: Rom 8:1-17 Mar 30, 2008 Intro: We stand today in the light of the empty tomb of the Lord Jesus. The stone has been rolled away, the body of Jesus raised to new life, the angels have asked ““Why are you looking among the dead for someone who is alive? 6 He isn’t here! He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Not All Who See, See (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 1, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,022 views

    God’s work cannot be seen by those who are proud of their spiritual sight.

    Scripture Introduction Jesus’ miracles are “parabolic sermons” — they teach by acting out truth. This is especially the case with the seven “signs” John records, the sixth of which we study this morning, a miracle demonstrating the process of salvation. God enters the world, but the world in its ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Relationship Builders Pt.4 Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Apr 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,945 views

    Today we are going to take a look at Pillar 4 – that is Love.

    INTRO: A lady walked up to a man and said, "If I was your wife I would feed you poison." The man replied, "If I was your husband I’d eat it." Adam asked God, "Why did you have to make woman so beautiful?" God said, "So you’d fall in love with her. Then Adam asked, "But why did you have to make her ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Steps To Revival

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Apr 6, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,690 views

    A sermon preached prior to revival services, the outline was in the margins of my Bible and i’m not sure where i came up with it from so i built upon it.

    Steps to Revival 2 Chronicles 14:1-6 (use NIV) Intro: How can you tell when you need revival? One person suggested that it becomes evident when it affects your hymn singing. Here are some examples: • We sing "Sweet Hour of Prayer" and are content with 5-10 minutes. • We sing "Onward Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Perfect People Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,192 views

    1st message of 4 part series in Hebrews. There are 18 messages preached in 4 sections. This is 3rd section focusing on the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This section was preached during the Easter season.

    God Wants a Perfect People My mom tells the story of a little neighbor boy who for Christmas received a cowboy outfit. It had a cowboy hat, vest, chaps and boots. As soon as he opened up his presents he put them on and then ran to the full length mirror in his parents’ bedroom. He stood there ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Season Of Drought

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,346 views

    This sermon compares the unpresidented drought that the Southeastern United States expereinced in the Spring and Summer of 2007 with the Spiritual drought the United States is presently experiencing.

    Title: A Season of Drought Text: 1 Kings 16:29-33, 17:1-16 Date: 8/19/2007 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: I am 44 years old and have lived in Kentucky most of my life, but I can¡¦t remember a Summer that has been as hot and dry as this one. According to Shane ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Nerreau avatar

    Johns Epiphany And Our's

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Jan 5, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,178 views

    Epiphany Sunday - John’s Surprise is ours... John’s Surprise at Christ’s Humility John’s Surprise at Christ’s Obedience John’s Surprise at Chirst’s Divinity

    The Epiphany of Christ’s Baptism Text: Matthew 3:13-17 INTRODUCTION: “May the words of my lips and meditations of my heart be always acceptable in Your sight, giving praise, glory and honor to your name, our Rock and Redeemer. Amen. Today we celebrate the feast of Epiphany, which in the Greek ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Arrested By Love Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 35,914 views

    God wants to put a stop to our old way of living so that we might experience His restoration and know His love.

    Arrested by Love Acts 9:1-19 Intro: In my nearly 40 years, I’ve never been arrested. I did receive 3 speeding tickets and a traffic violation soon after I turned 16. Then I got another speeding ticket 3 years later- back when the interstate was still 55 MPH in ID, rather than 75. Of course I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    12 Steps To Recovery Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,625 views

    Part 2 of this series focuses on our not only believing in God, but accepting the fact that He desires to help us.

    Twelve Steps To Recovery Part 2 Scripture: James 2:19-20; Romans 4:4-8; Luke 15:11-20; Introduction Last week I discussed the first step to recovery. The first step consisted of our admitting that we are powerless over our addictions and that our lives have come unmanageable. This first ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Charles Scott avatar

    Accept One Another

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,603 views

    Accepting others made in God’s image and redeemed by Christ’s death is an essential consequence of our being accepted by Christ.

    Accept One Another Romans 15__4-13 Advent2 Sun, Dec 9, 2007 Second Sunday in Advent(A) : Isaiah 11:1-10, Rom 15:4-13, Matt 3:1-12, Psalm 72:1-7 Invocation: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. In verse Romans 15, verse 7 St. Paul wrote: "Accept one ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican