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  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Romans, Part 22 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 9, 2011
     | 3,098 views

    There is no condemnation in those who live for Jesus Christ, but this freedom He provides is not a license to live lives riddled with sin.

    Romans, Part 22 Romans 8:1-9 Introduction - Paul taught very clearly about identifying and battling sin; it was his mission - He understood that we must know our enemy, and be able to stand against him - He also understood that you and I were once bound by sin; but are no more - Before we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Greedy For Good Times

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,322 views

    Why are we rarely as thankful as we should be? Perhaps it is because we are so wrapped up with God’s blessings that we forget their source; we are not willing to take the time or expend the patience it takes to say, "Thank You, Lord."

    Greedy for Good Times (Deuteronomy 8:10-11, 17-18, Luke 17:11-19) 1. Many of us have families spread throughout the nation. It is hard to get together, even for the holidays. 2. The day before Thanksgiving an elderly man in Phoenix called his son in New York and said to him, "I hate to ruin ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A New Heart For A New Year

    Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Jan 1, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,855 views

    You cannot live without a beating heart. What the physical heart is to the body, is what the spiritual heart is to the soul. Proverbs 4:23 Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. There is NO heart so steeped in sin that He ca

    TIME FOR A HEART CHECK UP A couple of cows were grazing in a lovely pasture. They were standing by a fence alongside a road. Right in front of them passes a large semi truck. It was hauling a bright, shiny, chrome tanker trailer. On the side of the trailer - printed in big red letters - were the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Morning Follows Mourning

    Contributed by Christopher Clarke on Jan 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,602 views

    Christ prepares His disciples for his death and resurection in concert with the story of Lazurus.

    The sermon today is from John 11, the first 45 verses. If you really want, I will read it, but I think it best if I paraphrase it a little. Jesus is with his disciples a couple of weeks, maybe a month before Passover when he gets word from his friends Mary and Martha that their brother Lazurus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Pray For The Peace Of Jerusalem

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 27, 2010
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     | 5,333 views

    Violence is the final stage of corruption.. Have we arrived? It's is time to take the prayer initiative

    - First Sunday in October is the Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem - This week Jewish people while UN meets A three-day U.N. Summit Mon 9/20/10 -Wed 9/29/10 on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) ended Wed in NY for women’s and children’s health DEBKAfile - Wed. Sept ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is A Disciple

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 9, 2010
     | 5,427 views

    what does it mean to follow Jesus? This sermon uses taking up our cross to explain what a disciple is.

    What is a Disciple? Luke 9:23-27 What is a disciple... specifically, what is a disciple of Jesus Christ? Someone who believes in Jesus? One who joins the church? One who reaches some level of spirituality? Based on Jesus’ own words, found in our verses for today I will tell you a disciple ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discovering Genesis, Part 13 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 9, 2011
     | 3,249 views

    Part 13 of this series begins to examine the life of Abram and his response to God's calling him into service. It is because Abram knew the Lord's voice that he was able to respond, which is exactly the same way we should be living today.

    Discovering Genesis, Part 13 Genesis 12:1-9 Introduction - This morning we examined the people of Babel; and their rebellion to God - Prayerfully, we also saw the challenge in ourselves as well through them - Our response to God is most important when we think of worship - It is because of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Leadership Gifts

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 15, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,770 views

    Exposition of Romans 12 regarding just like the guiding gifts last week, the leading gifts also serve the church.

    Text: Romans 12:6-8, Title: Leadership Gifts, Date/Place: NRBC, 11.6.11, AM A. Opening illustration: Tell about the church that we were at one night, and the lady looked at my hands after service, and told me, “I know you have been called to ministry, but there is healing in these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Married To A Murderer

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 15, 2011
     | 2,520 views

    Exposition of Hebrews 13 regarding must not forget to pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ.

    Text: Heb 13:3, Title: Married to a Murderer, Date/Place: NRBC, 11.13.11, AM A. Opening illustration: story of Adel, Hearts of Fire, pp. 5-44 B. Background to passage: this is a simple instruction for those among a persecuted church to remember those that in chains and suffering for Jesus. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Right Motives For Ministry: Why We Serve Him Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,553 views

    Coming to know and serve God certainly benefits us, and we should not be ashamed of that; he created us to need him. But we are called to serve on the basis of higher motives, motives that are tied to who God is and what he has done. So why do we serve hi

    The Right Motives for Ministry: Why We Serve Him (2 Corinthians 5:11-15) 1. People are motivated in many ways. 2. He may dress like a skid-row bum and smell like a dead rat, but Andy Smulian is a hit among London businessmen plagued by those who won't pay their bills. Employed by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Leaders, Losers And Learners Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,889 views

    Allow me to shed some light on three arenas; authority, agony and academics.

    LEADERS, LOSERS AND LEARNERS ECCLESIASTES 8:1-17 Introduction: In chapter 8 Solomon continues his theme on wisdom. Allow me to shed some light on three arenas: authority, agony and academics. Let me put it this way. I. The Traits of Wise Leaders (v. 1-9) These verses are for all who are in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Surrender All

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Jul 31, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 33,374 views

    Let us make a choice to surrender all to Jesus Christ.

    I Surrender All Matthew 16: 24-25 Pastor Ken Crow 24Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 25For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Why Did He Come To Earth?

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Aug 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,908 views

    Jesus came to seek and save the lost, according to the will and plan of the Father, to bring the promise of hope to the world, and life to all who believe.

    Why Did He Come to Earth? Reading: Acts 3:13-15 Introduction Why did Jesus come to earth and die? Because of the Jewish leaders envy? Because of Judas' greed? Because of Pilate's Cowardice? #1 For The Will Of The Father A. To do His Father’s will John 3:16 (NASB) “For God so loved the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Discipleship Ii: Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,676 views

    Many levels of faithfulness are important parts of true discipleship.

    Discipleship II: Faithfulness Pastor Eric J. Hanson August 15, 2010 As we consider what it is to be a disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ, we must touch on the matter of being faithful in following Him, being faithful in following through on His call on your life, being faithful in walking away ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who’s Really Doing The Waiting?

    Contributed by Timothy West Sr. on Aug 11, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,941 views

    Oftentimes Christians complain about having to wait on the Lord to lead them; when many times the Lord is waiting on us.

    Who’s Really doing the Waiting? Waiting: to stay in a place of expectation. How many of you like to wait? Not many of us. We live in a fast paced fast food world. We want it now we don’t want to wait; we want Instant Gratification. How many folks here are over 35? Back in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic