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  • Mark Batterson avatar

    Seeking 101 Series

    Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 11,074 views

    Don’t seek miracles. Seek God and miracles will happen.

    A Course in Miracles: Seeking 101 05.05.05 Pastor Mark Batterson This evotional begins a new series of evotionals titled A Course in Miracles. To check out old evotionals, visit the evotional archive @ www.evotional.com. During this series, Pastor Mark will be blogging his way through the book ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Fear Of Foolishness Series

    Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 124 ratings
     | 37,883 views

    If you aren’t willing to look foolish you’re foolish.

    Wired For Worship 09.20.05 Pastor Mark Batterson This evotional continues the Wired for Worship series. To subscribe to the podcast, visit www.theaterchurch.com. This week’s video, Chaos Dance, is also posted @ www.evotional.com. I’m also posting additional thoughts on my daily blog ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Good Church Fight!

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Oct 28, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,348 views

    Ding Ding! What happens when a church fights? This sermon looks at some causes and effects of church fights.

    Have you ever seen a good church fight? I mean not the casual disagreement about something but I mean the old fashioned fist flying, head-butting, table crashing, chair smashing on the back, bottle over the head church fight? Well I haven’t seen one either, and I hope I never do, but this week I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Barriers And Antidotes To Healthy Relationships

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 15, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,969 views

    Our goal as a congregation is to build healthy relationships so together we can make a greater impact upon our surrounding community.

    Barriers and Antidotes to Healthy Relationships Philippians 2:5-11 Romans 12:5 “Christ makes us one body and individuals who are connected to each other.” (God’s Word Translation) For the past month we have been involved in “40 Days of Community.” The goal of our study has been to build healthy ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Extreme Makeover, Damascus Edition Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
     | 3,261 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is the fifteenth in my series on the Book of Acts.

    “Extreme Makeover, Damascus Edition” Acts 9:1-19 August 19, 2007 Though I’ve never seen it, I’m given to understand that there is an ABC TV show called “Extreme Makeover”. It must play well in our “image is everything” culture, as teams of plastic surgeons and dermatologists and dentists and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Light Of Christmas

    Contributed by Patrick Mead on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 12 ratings
     | 11,109 views

    The promise of light

    The Light of Christmas Isaiah 9:1-5 Introduction Over 40 years ago, a church in Philadelphia witnessed one Sunday morning three boys being baptized and become members of the church. Unfortunately, in a matter of months the church had to disband and sell the property because the membership ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Just For The Unjust Series

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,589 views

    Exposition of Rev. 16

    Justice for the Unjust Rev. 16 One of the most startling recent statistics is the fact the prison population of the USA is now over 2 million people. A more controversial question though is, “why do we put people in prison?” Law enforcement, district attorneys, judges work hard to bring criminals ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spy In Halfway Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Dec 9, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,937 views

    When it comes to salvation, don’t trust in yourself or even your church - rather put your trust in the Lord.

    SERMON: THE SPY IN HALFWAY Things that people trust in: Themselves (Proverbs 3:5 – 6) Their Walls (Jeremiah 7:3 – 6) The Lord Title: The Spy in Halfway Text: Joshua 2:8 – 14 MP: Salvation is only found when you let the Savior in. Outline: 1. Introduction a. Ted Griffith ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,208 views

    The resurrection makes a difference in what we think about Jesus and how we live our lives today.

    A. Once a singing group called The Resurrection was scheduled to sing at a church. 1. Unfortunately, a big snowstorm postponed the performance, so the minister fixed the sign outside the church to read, “The Resurrection is postponed.” I’m sure that created some alarm! 2. Aren’t you glad the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Abiding In The Vine Iv Series

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Dec 14, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,483 views

    Series on John 15 pt. 9

    ABIDING IN THE VINE IV by Stephen Fournier John 15:4-15:4 ABIDING IN THE VINE IV Series on John 15 pt. 9 John 15:4 2/11/07 Most of you know that I enjoy hunting. I love to be out in the woods. Part of why I like to be out in the woods is because usually I am the only person around. I enjoy ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • J JOHN avatar

    Family Ties: My Big Fat Greek Wedding Series

    Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,815 views

    I am Greek. And if you’ve seen My Big Fat Greek Wedding, you’ll have seen some of my relatives - including my mother, who is a travel agent for guilt trips. (Recently, she returned the Christmas presents that my wife and I bought for her.)

    --note-- 2002: IFC Films Directed by Joel Zwick Nia Vardalos as Toula John Corbett as Ian Rated PG for sensuality and language - - - - - I am Greek. And if you’ve seen My Big Fat Greek Wedding, you’ll have seen some of my relatives - including my mother, who is a travel agent for guilt trips. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Politically Correct Christians

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,909 views

    This message examines the issues around being politically correct when it comes to public display of Christianity.

    Politically Correct Christians Scriptures: Matthew 5:14-16; 28:19-20 Introduction I was leaving a meeting recently and as I left I wished a fellow worker a very “Merry Christmas”. Immediately with the focus of being politically correct, I wondered if I may have offended him, especially if he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Owens avatar

    Devoted To Jesus Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 31, 2007
     | 4,122 views

    This sermon is a wrap up of my series "Devoted To Jesus." Much of the sermon is an adaption of Chapter 14 from Philip Yancy’s book, "The Jesus I Never Knew." The sermon is about 5 impressions of Jesus

    Introduction: A. I hope you’ve had a great Christmas and holiday week. 1. We are really enjoying having our girls home from college, and seeing so many others who are visiting during the holidays. B. With all the difficulties that come with traveling these days, I thought you might get a kick out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    I Was, I Did, I Will

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 24, 2008
    based on 56 ratings
     | 14,798 views

    In our text, Paul rehearses his background, conversion and future. 1- I was 2- I did 3- I will

    INTRO.- I was, I did, I will. I’d call those: past, present and future. Everyone has these. ILL.- One man said to his friend: "Say, you look depressed. What are you thinking about?" "My future," was the quick answer. "What makes it look so hopeless?" "My past." What’s the application or moral ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Jesus Delivers Us From Our Bondage In Sin Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 30, 2008
     | 10,605 views

    We are slaves to our sin nature but Jesus and what He did on the Cross of Calvary offers us freedom and deliverance from that bondage.

    Sermon Brief Date Written: June 19, 2008 Date last preached: June 22, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Journey Thru Hebrews! Sermon Title: Jesus Delivers us from Our Sin Bondage Sermon Text: Hebrews 1:1-3 plus Read Passages here 14 Inasmuch then as the children ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist