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  • Larry Lasiter avatar

    A World Without Jesus. . .?

    Contributed by Larry Lasiter on Jan 29, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,927 views

    What would the world today be like if Jesus had never been born?

    POINTS OF TRUTH CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES Crusade Church of God www.pointsoftruth.com “He was born in an obscure village, the child of a peasant woman. He grew up in another obscure village where He worked in a carpenter shop until He was thirty. Then for three years He was an itinerant preacher.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Enduring Church

    Contributed by Steve Woods on Feb 5, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 14,131 views

    Five reasons why the church will endure according to the sovereign grace of God.

    1.Corinthians 16:13-14 "Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. Let all your things be done with charity." Why does the church of God endure? You would quickly and rightly say that God does this, but what means does He normally utilize for this work? I was the pastor of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Growing Up Is Hard To Do Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 8, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,221 views

    All Christians are to be growing Christians.

    GROWING UP IS HARD TO DO I Corinthians 3:1-17 S: Spiritual growth Th: Live the Difference Pr: ALL CHRISTIANS ARE TO BE GROWING CHRISTIANS. ?: How? How do we do that? KW: Contrasts TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 3:1-17 three contrasts that show us how to be growing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus: How To Be A Follower In Times Of Despair Series

    Contributed by Rick Long on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 79 ratings
     | 6,306 views

    Fourth in the series "Meet the Cast." As you study Jesus’ life you realize that even though He did not lay aside his deity, He did humble himself as a man, to serve all humanity. So Jesus understands what we are facing in our lives.

    I love the way “The Passion of The Christ” movie begins, with the reminder that 400 years before Jesus was born his sacrifice was foretold in a vivid way. Isaiah 53:5 (LB) But he was wounded and bruised for our sins. He was beaten that we might have peace; he was lashed--and we were healed! ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    To Give Or Not To Give?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 18, 2004
    based on 251 ratings
     | 59,540 views

    Giving is not the question for the Christian. It is a rule by which we live.

    INTRO.- ILL.- The American industrialist, Henry Ford, was once asked to donate money for the construction of a new medical facility. The billionaire pledged to donate $5,000. The next day in the newspaper, the headline read, "Henry Ford contributes $50,000 to the local hospital." The irate Ford ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Has There Even Been Anything Like This?

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 26, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 8,621 views

    As I look around the world and around the church today I wonder, if there had ever been anything like this? I sometimes wonder why God lets life continue so wickedly. What can we do in a world and in a church that is growing further away from God?

    “Has There Been Anything Like This” Introduction: Revive us again; Fill each heart with thy love May each soul be rekindled with fire from above Hallelujah, thine the glory Hallelujah, amen Hallelujah thine the glory Revive us again In just two weeks we come to a time of revival here at Oak Grove. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Inspiring Intentions Incurred Ineffectiveness Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,434 views

    There was no one who was more outspoken for his Master than Peter. He was the one whom everyone could count on to stand for Jesus and define his faith in the one from Nazareth. After all, Peter was the "Rock." He was up front, a get in your face type.

    MARK 14:66-72 INSPIRING INTENTIONS INCURRED INEFFECTIVENESS I. INIMICAL: A. Impulsiveness. B. Inexplicable. C. Impasse. II. IMPEDIMENTS: A. Immaturity. B. Isolation. C. Idle. III. INDICATIVE: A. Impertinence. B. Impatience. C. Improvements. The last days of our Lord, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Does Jesus Look Like? Series

    Contributed by Art Good on Jul 26, 2007
     | 4,890 views

    If you could use a single word to define Jesus what would it be? Love comes to mind, maybe forgiving, merciful, kind? How about the Word “grace”?

    What Does Jesus Look Like? Art Good (For “Mirror Image” Series March 25, 2007) If you could use a single word to define Jesus what would it be? Love comes to mind, maybe forgiving, merciful, kind? How about the Word “grace”? Great word – grace. I have said a number of times that I long to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Prince Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 18,822 views

    This is the fourth in a Christmas series designed to spotlight Jesus as the hope and comfort needed during a scary, post 911 Christmas season.

    [This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    The $$$$ Of Following Christ

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,925 views

    Following Christ may $$$$(cost) you the dearest thing you possess

    A modern day Rip Van Winkle fell asleep and woke up in the year 2076. Immediately, he rushed to a phone booth to call his brokerage firm. They found his portfolio and reported, “Your Walmart stock is worth $50 million. Your AT&T stock is worth $62 million. And your Microsoft stock is worth $120 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Free To Be Content Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 3, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 22,736 views

    6th and final of a 6 part summer series from the Book of Philippians on how we are free in Christ

    FREE TO BE CONTENT Freedom! Series - Week 6 PHILIPPIANS 4:10-13 INTRODUCTION:(Drama: Puzzle Pieces - from Willow Creek) Do you know any Cam’s? Folks that look like they’ve got it all together... money, great house, expensive car... They’ve achieved pretty much everything they have set out in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Steve Bond avatar

    When Failure Hits Home Series

    Contributed by Steve Bond on Aug 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,028 views

    When we face failure, God will not abandon us, He wants to restore us, He can still use us and teach us.

    Introduction When I was in high school I was on the swim team. As the years went by I became reasonably successful. In fact somewhere I have a small bag filled with medals I won during my swimming career. But if I looked at those medals today I’d be hard pressed to tell you anything about the swim ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When Relationships Sour Series

    Contributed by Steve Bond on Aug 16, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,844 views

    Without question many of our most painful chapters in life have to do with soured relationships. That’s why we’re considering this in our final message in our series "When Bad Things Happen to Good People."

    Introduction A 104 year-old woman was being interviewed by a Christian reporter. The reporter asked the woman if it was easier or more difficult to live the Christian life the older you get. The lady thought for a moment and said, “Well, there is less peer pressure.” Some things may get easier ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Raising Heroes For Christ

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 17, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,720 views

    Our children can be great heroes for Jesus Christ. Jesus can turn them into heroes, and we can help. Let’s look into the Word of God and see what to do.

    Raising Heroes for Christ John 6:1-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Feb. 25, 2007 *Last Thursday was George Washington’s birthday. What a hero he was! Historian James Flexner called Washington “the indispensable man.” And Richard Smith said, -“If George Washington had not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chip Monck avatar

    Who Cares...when Life's Storms Invade My Living Room? Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,091 views

    Sixth in a series exploring life crisis, based on the promotional materials provided by Outreach in their "Who Cares" campaign. This message explores when a very personal crisis hits the interior of our life at home.

    (Extensive inspiration for the sermons in this series derived from the sermon samples in the "Who Cares" promotional series by Outreach Ministries.) (For this message, I had the stage set as a Living Room and compared it to our Family Room growing up - formal place vs. rec. room: Childhood & ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan