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    An Introduction To The Parables Of The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by David Quackenbush on Apr 19, 2008
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     | 5,487 views

    An introductory message to the Kingdom Parables found in Matt 13 giving an overview before examining each of the parables individually.

    An Introduction to the Parables of the Kindgom (Note: Much of this Outline has been borrowed from Charles A. Ratz’s Outline Studies in the Four Gospels) Scripture: Matt. 13:1-3a 1“That day Jesus went out of the house and was sitting by the sea. 2 And large crowds gathered to Him, so He got into ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Wants Doers (Action)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,562 views

    A call to listen to the Word, accept the Word, followed by a call to DO the word.

    God Wants Doers Listen The story is told of Franklin Roosevelt, who often endured long receiving lines at the White House. He complained that no one really paid any attention to what was said. One day, during a reception, he decided to try an experiment. To each person who passed down the line ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Trust And Duty Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 9, 2007
     | 3,376 views

    Even at his own expense Jesus was determined to faithfully serve and please His Heavenly Father; by doing so He set an example for us in how to represent His kingdom as ambassadors.

    Trustbusters: Guarding Against Choices that Ruin Relationships Sermon #4 - Trust and Duty Mark 10:32-45 Sermon Objective: Even at his own expense Jesus was determined to faithfully serve and please His Heavenly Father. By doing so He set an example for us in how to represent His kingdom as ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "What Holds Us Together – The Nature Of Our Faith”

    Contributed by Donovan Myers on Jun 14, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,151 views

    We are called to hold on to what we believe

    A young man was making poor grades in school, particularly in math. His parents tried various things, none of which seemed to produce the desired improvement. Finally, they decided to enroll him in a private Christian school. At the end of the first grading period, the young man came home and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Will You Be Remembered For?

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Sep 2, 2007
    based on 58 ratings
     | 45,131 views

    What do you want to be remembered for?

    Isn’t it amazing how people always remember the bad things you’ve done. Peter’s Denial not His preaching at Pentecost David’s sin with Bathsheeba not him bringing the ark home. Jonah running from God not his preaching Eve’s sin as oppose to her beginnings The World remembers the bad things that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Pen In God's Hand

    Contributed by Chew Chew on Aug 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,361 views

    How we can be a pen in God’s hand, allowing history to unfold through our lives.

    Title: A Pen in God’s Hand Text: Acts 6:3-6; Chapter 7 Introduction At 16 years of age, the son of a nobleman, was captured from his homeland in Britain by a band of pirates and taken to Ireland. He was sold to a cruel master and a pagan warlord. Like the prodigal son, Patrick remembered better ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Importance Of The Church

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 22, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,742 views

    The words of Jesus Christ in Matthew 16 reveal the importance of the church as Christ reveals the ownership, foundation, power, authority, and mission of the church.

    The Importance of the Church Matthew 16:13-19 Introduction: TEN THINGS YOU NEVER HEAR IN CHURCH 1. Hey! It’s MY turn to sit on the front pew! 2. I was so enthralled, I never noticed your sermon went over time 25 minutes. 3. Personally, I find witnessing much more enjoyable than golf. 4. I’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,399 views

    thanksGIVING is an action word! it shows what is really going on in your heart! Are you more than the sum of your appetites?

    thanksGIVING! Luke 10:25-37 Did you ever see “Sesame Street”? There are only a little over 4,000 episodes broadcast thus far. Remember the muppet animal characters: Big Bird, Snuffleupagus, Oscar, the grouch, Elmo, Grover, Cookie Monster? While Big Bird was big, feathery, and comforting, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Creation Of The World To The Creation Of A Nation Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 3, 2009
     | 4,181 views

    This message is a part of a series that surveys the entire Bible. It is based upon the study guide from an older Chuck Swindoll series. The Message surveys Genesis through Deuteronomy.

    Wow! We are finally ready to start our adventure on God’s Route 66. Last week we spent time preparing our hearts and minds for this journey. Now it’s time to actually begin. The first segment of our journey will cover Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. The name given to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    From Triumphant To Tragedy Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Apr 5, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,456 views

    Based on the poem, Footprints in the Sand by Mary Stevenson, this series follows the footprints of Jesus from the Upper Room to His Resurrection.

    Scripture References (Jn 19:16-30, Mtt 27:27-54, Mk 15:16-39, Lk 23:33-48) Series Introduction Continue our Easter series called Footprints. We are following- footprints of Jesus as He journeyed to Jerusalem and the cross. He left footprints in the sands of time- footprints that- tell us- what ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    God - Do You Exist Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,626 views

    Is Jesus really God?

    Questions I would ask God Prove you exist! John 10.22-39 In 2007 Richard Dawkins produced a best seller ‘The God Delusion’ in which he sought to prove that God did not exist and that those who believed in God were some how deluded. You know, I suspect, as many Christians bought his book as ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Oreo Goodness: It's All About The Middle

    Contributed by Clair Sauer on Apr 4, 2013
     | 7,508 views

    A sermon for Confirmation Sunday.

    Today is a day full of milestones. Last week, we celebrated together the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ; and though every Sunday is a "little Easter," our special Easter celebration will continue on for a few weeks until Pentecost Sunday. One of the ways the church has traditionally marked ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Are These Letters Really Relevant? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013
     | 3,793 views

    This is the introductory message for series that looks at the letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. This message provides the background and examines the relevance of these letters.

    In 1955, Assistant US Postmaster General Joseph Cooper introduced the concept of certified mail or letters. A certified letter is guaranteed by the postal service to be delivered to the recipient. A form is filled out at the post office that contains the name of the sender and the person and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The New Versus The Old Series

    Contributed by James Snyder on Apr 22, 2013
     | 8,040 views

    Today's Christian rarely enjoys the Christianity envisioned by Jesus because it has been hampered by religion, which destroys the freedom available to us in Christ.

    Every time some tragedy happens, people get very religious. The problem with getting religious is it does not last very long. Once the crisis has calmed down and things get back to normal, religion seems to go out the window. The reason this happens so often is that religion is never the answer it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    "Staring Toward Heaven"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 9, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,367 views

    A sermon about the Ascension of the Lord.

    "Staring Toward Heaven" Acts 1:1-11 This is quite an amazing passage of Scripture. We are told that after His Resurrection from the dead, Jesus appeared to His followers "over a period of forty days, speaking to them about God's kingdom." He ate with them, and at one of these meals Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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