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  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    The Church: Growing Towards Christ

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 18, 2008
     | 6,139 views

    The church in Christ will grow in maturity towards Christ.

    If you would like the powerpoint and word file for this sermon, just email me with the title in the subject line (jaywmc@aol.com) Ephesians 4:13-16 “The Church: Growing towards Christ” The church in Christ will grow in maturity towards Christ. Sunday Morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Easter Changes Everything

    Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 16,148 views

    Easter expository sermon that highlights the beauty of heaven and the hope we have in the future.

    Easter Changed Everything Revelation 22:1-5 Englewood Baptist Church Easter Morning, March 23, 2008 I was born and raised in the North. I went to kindergarten in the North, then elementary school, then high school, and then college. The first 22 years of my life were spent in Northern States. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Urgent Action Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 29, 2008
    based on 85 ratings
     | 13,182 views

    This message is a call to urgent action. It is a call to urgently accomplish our mission--both as individuals and as a church.

    1. The first reason we can confidently accomplish our mission is our authority 2. The second reason we can confidently accomplish our mission is our assignment 3. The third reason we can confidently accomplish our mission is our assurance MATTHEW 28:16-20 Back in the ‘80s, there was a big push in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Horton Hears A Who: Characteristics Of Character

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,001 views

    In the trailer for Horton hears a Who, Horton says “I meant what I said and I said what I meant, an elephant is faithful one hundred percent.” So I used that as an intro to Character.

    Horton Hears a Who Characteristics of Character Has anyone been to see “Horton Hears a Who” yet? It’s one of those movies that is on my gotta see list, probably will happen Tuesday night. I grew up reading Dr. Seuss books including Horton Hears a Who and last week I caught this particular ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Ken Pell avatar

    Chosen In Love: Your Adoption In Christ

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 30, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,416 views

    The show God’s people the special place they hold in Christ and the possibly stir a desire within the unconverted.

    CHOSEN IN LOVE: YOUR ADOPTION IN CHRIST Ephesians 1:3-14 Sermon Objective: The show God’s people the special place they hold in Christ and the possibly stir a desire within the unconverted. Supporting Scripture: Galatians 3:26-4:7; Romans 8:12-17 3Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    What? You Have To Be Kidding? Feed Them?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 2, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,466 views

    BE A FEEDER! BE AN ENCOURAGER! STIMULATE GROWTH! MAKE WHATEVER ADJUSTMENT YOU NEED TO YOUR ATTITUDES AND HEART TO NOURISH THOSE THAT NEED IT. The one that needs your love the most, probably deserves it the least. Invest love anyway!

    WHAT? YOU HAVE TO BE KIDDING? SHALL WE SMITE THEM? WHAT? FEED THEM? GIVE THEM NOURISHMENT? REFRESH THEM? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com You can quickly pass and skip some points and do this as one lesson, or develop slower as two lessons? I. ARE WE A PRODUCT OF WHAT WE EAT? IF THIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Live Like You Were Dying Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 5, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 19,263 views

    Life is best lived as a gift well spent.

    Title: Live Like You Were Dying Text: Romans 13:11-12 Thesis: Life is best lived as a gift spent well. Series Introduction: Tim McGraw’s hit song Live Like You Were Dying is the springboard for the series of messages that will unfold in the next five weeks. The song is the story of a man who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Work Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 5, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,733 views

    In Romans 5:12-21 the apostle Paul contrasts the work of Adam with the work of Christ. This sermon examines the effectiveness, extent, efficacy, essence, and energy of the work of Christ.

    Scripture In Romans 5:12-21 the apostle Paul presents Adam and Christ as two “representative figures” whose acts determine the destiny of all who belong to them. Last week we examined “The Work of Adam” in Romans 5:12-14. And today, we shall explore “The Work of Christ” in Romans 5:15-21. Let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Worship: An Act Of Community Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 6, 2008
     | 3,699 views

    Worship is less a private choice and consideration than it is a communal invitation from God to join together in adoration and service.

    Sermon for CATM – April 6, 2008 – “Worship – An Act of Community” There’s a fellow who about ten years ago was a regular attender at CATM. Since then he’s had tremendous legal and then medical problems, and he’s been out here on Sundays only very rarely; I’ve been quite involved personally over ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Perfect Covenant Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,494 views

    4th in series (Section 3) in Hebrews. This message focuses on the new covenant we have gained through Jesus.

    God Made a Perfect Covenant Marriage is a gift from God When it is right – it is incredibly exhilarating and impossible to describe. But when it is wrong – it is excruciatingly painful and hopelessly beyond endurance. When it is right – marriage is a kind of heaven on earth and when it is wrong ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Revival In The Valley Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 9, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,044 views

    How can revival take place today when the churches seem to be dead and there is no voice to speak life into them? Are there any people who will stand in the gap and not only pray but act on God’s behalf to revive and re

    Valley Experience [Part 1] Topic: How the breath of God can restore life even to the dry bones of the church. Big Idea: When Ezekiel saw the dry bones come to life through God’s Word and breath, it was a picture of what God could do for all of Israel - and for us. Opening Illustration: In 1904 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jan Arthur Lee avatar

    Oikos Tou Theo: The Household Of God Series

    Contributed by Jan Arthur Lee on Jul 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,783 views

    We are the church, the body of Christ based on what Christ has done for us in breaking down the wall of hostility and bringing us who were far very near. Because of the peace of Christ, we are now reconciled both to God and to one another.

    Oikos tou Theo: The Household of God Text: Ephesians 2:11-22 Introduction I’ve been sad and disappointed lately...and it has to do with a few families that decided to leave the church and other individuals who are pondering it themselves. And even though some have told me that those people ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    Response To Sin (Part 2 Of 2) The Intercession Of The Priests Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 30, 2010
     | 5,335 views

    Sermon 16 of the series. When Ezra returns in 458 b.c., the king has decreed that all temple expenses will be covered by the government of Transeuprhates. Sadly, while God has arranged for their every need, the people have not prepared their hearts. The l

    The Book of Ezra Study #16 (Ezra 9:6-15) Response to Sin (Part II: The Intercession of the Priest) INTRODUCTION: • By the time we come to Ezra chapters 7 -10, we must reorient ourselves as to what is the situation of the Jews. • By the time we come to chapter 7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Chasing After The Wind

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 3, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,803 views

    We can live a meaningful life4 in a world filled with vain pursuits.

    Title: Chasing After the Wind Text: Ecclesiastes 1:12-18 Thesis: We can live a meaningful life in a world filled with vain pursuits. Introduction: The Book of Ecclesiastes is one of my favorite bible books… despite its reputation as somewhat of a downer, I find it to be filled with wit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Confidence Before God Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 3, 2010
    based on 64 ratings
     | 17,962 views

    1- We ask and God answers 2- God speaks and we obey 3- God sends and we receive

    INTRO.- ILL. - A prosecuting attorney called his first witness, a grandmotherly, elderly woman, to the stand. He approached her and asked, "Mrs. Jones, do you know me?" She responded, "Why, yes, I do know you Mr. Williams. I’ve known you since you were a young boy. And frankly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ