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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Overcoming Perfectionism

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 10, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 14,705 views

    As the saying goes, perfectionists take great pains, and they give them to others.

    Overcoming Perfectionism (Heb 12:2) "Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of our faith." (Heb 12:2) "My grace is sufficient for you for my power is my made perfect in weakness." (2 Cor 12:9,10) "Every good and perfect gift is from above." (James 1:17) "He who began a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Jesus Said It: You Must Be Born Again Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,583 views

    This message examines the meeting between Jesus and Nicodemus.

    What does it mean to be a disciple? Wait a second; let me be a little bolder with my question. Are you a follower of Jesus? I believe that the majority of us would answer that question in a way that affirms that we do indeed follow Jesus. But I still have to ask; are you really a disciple? Is there ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    03 Life Encounter: It's Extravagance Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 9, 2008
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     | 2,894 views

    LIFE ENCOUNTER IS - ➊ RARE - Spared Not ➋ COSTLY - Delivered Him Up ➌ OBTAINABLE - Give Us

    Rom. 8:32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? Either television writers have finally run out of ideas for bad situation comedies or the baby boomers’ nostalgic longing for their 60s youth is simply in control ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "Mercy: Punishment Withheld"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
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    To purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to reflect upon Sept 11 2001, and to affirm to others that just as Christ had mercy on Paul - if we repent of our wrong doings – Christ will also have MERCY on us.

    14 September 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris West Fort Hood Chapel Killeen TX BIG IDEA: Christ will HAVE MERCY on us if we repent of our wrong doings. REFERENCES: Acts 9 (Paul’s Conversion Experience); Ephesians 2:3-5 (NIV) All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Renters From Hell Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 7, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,966 views

    Exposition of Mark 12:1-12 about the parable of the vineyard and the tenets who would not give up the fruit of the vineyard and killed the son of the owner

    Text: Mark 12:1-12, Title: Renters from Hell, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/5/08, PM A. Opening illustration: the hummingbirds at the feeder becoming defensive and possession of what is theirs, when in reality it is mine, I bought it, I hung it, cooked the food, filled it up, and maintain it. B. Background ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Is He The Christ? Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 13, 2008
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,480 views

    If Jesus’ authority to not only interpret the Sabbath but also to work on the Sabbath indeed comes from God, then Jesus is making a messianic claim. This claim opens the way to questions concerning His origins—divine origins. Is He the Christ?

    JOHN 7: 25-36 IS HE THE CHRIST? The force of Jesus’ argument with the authorities seems to impress many in the audience who are either residents of the city or pilgrims in Jerusalem for the Feast of Tabernacles. Thus a shift in subject springs from Jesus’ last answer. If Jesus’ authority to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Carrying The Second Bulb

    Contributed by Rusty Wright on May 10, 2007
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     | 8,828 views

    Making the most of the second chances God gives us to "feed his sheep."

    Carrying the Second Bulb 4-22-07 John 21:1-19 We all know from history class that Thomas Edison invented the light bulb in 1879. He wasn’t the first person to come up with the idea, some guy in England actually made a working light bulb the year before. But Edison was the first person to make a ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

  • Frederic Whittier avatar

    What Ever Happened To Sin? Series

    Contributed by Frederic Whittier on May 16, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,071 views

    Sermon #2 Using Steve Deneff’s book "Whatever Became of Holiness" as a guide, we look at sin is, and how to truly repent.

    What Ever Happened to Sin? G.K. Chesterson once said the doctrine of original sin was the one belief that empirically validated by 3500 years of human history. But the doctrine of sin has fallen on hard times lately. Not because we have bettered ourselves, nor even because we have denied it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    What Are You Called For?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 17, 2007
    based on 46 ratings
     | 8,446 views

    If you take a poll you’ll find that most people think of callings and vocations solely in the context of consecrated religious lives, such as pastors, teachers, missionaries and the like. And that’s tragic, because all people are called by their

    What Did God Call You For? (I Pet 2:20) Does God really call people to serve Him in particular ways? Who does God call, and how do they know? Could God be calling me to serve Him? Anybody receiving the Gospel’s message will at least wonder about these things; and it’s natural to bring them to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Jerusalem 500 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 23, 2007
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,180 views

    Parable of the 2 Debtors--Good theme for NASCAR or INDY race weekends. One was forgiven 50 denarii and the other 500. Jesus uses this to aid our understanding of sin and forgiveness. Link included to formatted text, audio, and ’Race Style’ PowerPoint Temp

    The Jerusalem 500 Luke 7:41-43 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Jerusalem500.html The Indy 500 was this afternoon [5-27-07], but the biggest race of our life should be the race to the place of forgiveness to be saved! Make no pit stops at good works, baptism, or communion…just trust completely in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Perryman avatar

    Jewels Of Abraham

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,073 views

    What we can learn from Abraham

    INTRO: I. New Year upon us. A. New goals and made new commitments. B. Time to reflect how did last year’s goals develop. II. We need to become like this lady. A. Professional violinist – Carnagie Hall. B. Ask how she became so good. C. Planned neglect. She planned to neglect everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Selvan John avatar

    Making The Most Of Every Opportunity

    Contributed by Selvan John on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,515 views

    Opportunities in life are not to be missed since it might bring in unexpected blessing.

    The sermon that I want to preach to you today will be on “Making the most of every Opportunity.” I remember someone tell me about the Japanese culture of eating, their ways of doing it will surely give an insight into how best we make use of the opportunity. When they sit around the table, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    When Heaven Celebrates Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,396 views

    Heaven celebrates the salvation of even one sinner. Let us understand the heart of God for the lost, treasure every person and experience the joy of reaching the lost for Christ.

    [Read Luke 15:1-10] In Luke 15, Jesus tells 3 stories. * Each story speaks of something lost and then found. A lost sheep. A lost coin. And a lost son. * And at the end of each one, Jesus describes a party, a celebration. * The shepherd throws the party for the lost-now-found sheep. * The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dustin T Parker avatar

    Living In God's Providence ... In Christ Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Jul 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,454 views

    THe Lord's prayer... seen through the lense of the Spirit!

    Concordia Lutheran Church - Pentecost 9 July 25, 2010 Living In God’s Providence… Luke 11:1-13 † IN HIS NAME, JESUS, SON AND SAVIOR † Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, as we grasp the invitation to place everything that burdens us into our Father in Heaven’s care, may we ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    The Game's Not Over Yet

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,763 views

    Christmas 1985: In our tumultuous world and in our troubled lives, those negatives are not the last word, for God has sent Immanuel to work a work that is not yet finished, but will be eventually.

    The morning sports pages brought forth a pearl of wisdom from one Ron Jaworski, quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles. Mr. Jaworski, as it turned out, is something of a prophet. He referred to his team's irritating habit of getting off to a good start in their games, leading right up to the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist