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  • Robert Mitchell avatar

    The Need For True Repentance

    Contributed by Robert Mitchell on Apr 21, 2008
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     | 4,614 views

    John introduced the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ by calling people to repentance.

    1.The TV is my shepherd, My spiritual growth shall want; It makes me to sit down and do nothing for His Name’s sake. 2. It requires all my spare time; It keeps me from doing my Christian duty. It produces so many good shows that I must see; It restores my knowledge of the world. 3. It keeps me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holy Nudges

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 23, 2008
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     | 5,311 views

    A devotional talk prepared for a men’s breakfast about how the Holy Spirit tries to communicate with us if we allow Him to. I also invited the men to share "Holy Nudges" that happened to them.

    “Holy Nudges” (Inspired by Article written by Clark Cothern, Discipleship Mag. Mar./Apr. ’08, Issue #164, p. 57-59) An example of a “holy nudge:” At one point in my previous ministry in Santa Fe. Tx. I remember getting a repetitive urging to call on a man named Larry who was attending our church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Do You Know?

    Contributed by Gary Harrison on Jun 19, 2007
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     | 3,479 views

    Truth, faith and how they are tied together

    How Do You Know? 2 Timothy 4 : 1 - 8 Friday at quitting time, Jim said, ‘Boss, have you got any extra work I can do tonight?’ Sure do but I can’t pay you overtime. That’s okay, I just don’t want to go home. Why not? Well, I’ve been in the doghouse since last night. I see...Why? What did you do ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Oh To Be Great Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 8, 2008
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     | 2,806 views

    This message explores the God given desire to be great. Inspired by "The Seven Longings of the Human Heart" by Mike Bickle.

    ("Invincible" – Movie Clip from ScreenVue featuring the Philadelphia Eagles open try-out) Oh, to be great! Each and every morning, before the sun comes up, grown men punish their out of shape bodies on the basketball court at the YMCA in an effort to live out a dream of greatness. How many men, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Revelation Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 21, 2008
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    Just how much does Jesus know about you and what does he do with that information? A woman and some Pharisees find out but his response is very different between those who need forgiveness and those who want it.

    In the movie "Conspiracy Theory" Mel Gibson believes that the government knows all kinds of things about him and are tracking his every move so that he doesn’t uncover some super secret plot they are trying to cover up. For most of the movie you believe that Gibson is just plan wacky but then all ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Greatness And Humility Part 2: Considering The Needs/Weaknesses Of Others

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 10, 2007
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     | 2,740 views

    Message discussing the idea that we must be careful to not lead others into sin.

    Greatness and Humility Part 2: Considering the Needs and Weaknesses of Others Matthew 18:1-10 June 10, 2007 Introduction I’m going to do something a little different today, given the fact that we will be observing the Lord’s Supper here in a bit. So for the sake of time, I’m going to dispense ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Who Is Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Mar 1, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,877 views

    A message dealing with John’s introduction to his Gospel.

    “The Jesus Files” Who is Jesus (John 1:1-9) Quote: “In Jesus we discover all of God we can know.” Who is Jesus? Who is Jesus– that a woman would give her life to care for the sick and dying in India in His Name? Who is Jesus– that some of the most gifted musicians in human history would ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When The Pressure Is On Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Mar 7, 2008
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     | 7,130 views

    How do you deal with pressure? Daniel had his life hanging by a thread and he handled it well. But, How?

    When the Pressure Is On Griffith Baptist Church – 3/9/08 P.M. Service Text: Daniel 2:1-18 The Introduction Endurance The Thresher was a submarine that could go to great depths because of its great strength. The steel bulkheads were built to withstand great pressure of tons of sea water. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Will Israel Repent? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 2, 2008
     | 3,496 views

    God’s dealings with Israel provide us with an object lesson about sin, repentance, and responsibility.

    Will Israel Repent? (Acts 3:11-26) [Note: I only got halfway through this sermon in 1/2 hour; I ended up doing this in 2 parts; the "second part" is found in the next sermon in my "Jerusalem Jews for Jesus" series]. 1. Have you ever wondered why Jews have such hesitations about Christianity? ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Looking For Loopholes Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 6, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,372 views

    One of the ways we can be a bad Christian is by not keeping our word.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • There are so many traps out there for us to fall into aren’t there. • We have been spending the past 4 weeks looking at 8 ways we can be a bad Christian. • I believe that the value of this series is that we can look at some of the mistakes of the past and learn from them ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lord Of Second Chances

    Contributed by Anne Benefield on Sep 9, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 22,126 views

    Throughout the Bible, God offers person after person a second chance. He’s offering you a second chance. Use it faithfully.

    As people came into the sanctuary they were asked to take a stone from pails of stones. Immediately following the sermon, they were invited to come forward to place the stone representing their sin at the foot of the cross. I also took 8-1/2 by 11 sheets with a name for each Biblical person, taped ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Faith To Faith

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Aug 21, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 69,649 views

    The Bible teaches that faith is the key to everything for the Christian. By faith we come to Christ. By faith we live our Christian lives with joy and gladness.

    Faith to Faith Text: Romans 1:17 Gullible. It never ceases to amaze me just how gullible people are. When P. T. Barnum said, "There’s a sucker born every minute," he was right. It seems that there is no limit to what we will believe. Listen to some of the titles that have appeared in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Avoiding Amnesia Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 2, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 8,589 views

    A communion message about remembering who we were and what Jesus did for us.

    1 Corinthians 11:23-26 – Avoiding Amnesia An older couple had trouble remembering common, day-to-day things. They both decided that they would write down requests the other had, and so try to avoid forgetting. One evening the wife asked if the husband would like anything. He replied, “Yes. I’d ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Jesus?

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 13, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,085 views

    In a world with so many choices why choose Christ?

    Visual images tell stories. From the cave paintings on the walls of La Grotte Chauvet in France to the latest Tom Clancy novel we’ve “seen” with our minds the story unfold. Its been said that movie theaters are the Church for post-moderns and it shouldn’t surprise us to see the concept of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Increasing Our Resolve

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 29, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,019 views

    Here are a few guidelines to increasing our resolve that we can glean from the lives of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego when they faced the wrath of the King and the fiery furnance

    Increasing Our Resolve (Dan 3:1-30) In order to overcome the tendency to be impulsive, obsessive or compulsive one needs greater resolve. A person with resolve decides firmly to do something regardless of surrounding circumstances. People who increase in their resolve gain greater mental, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational