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  • Chris Mason avatar

    Where's The Power

    Contributed by Chris Mason on Aug 6, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
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    Where is the power? The power is found in Christ alone! It sounds so simple, then why do we have such a problem following it.

    Where Is The Power? No matter how hard I try, I just can’t stop using profanity, lying, cheating, stealing, turning my back on God! What I need to know is: where’s the power. Didn’t God say that He would never leave nor forsake me, then why do I find myself in these situations time after time. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hindrances To The Growth Of The Church

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
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    Hindrances to the Growth of the Church

    Hindrances to the Growth of the Church Learning Objective The students will be able to explain some of the major hindrances to the qualitative and quantitative growth of the church. Introduction - When a child is not growing we look for causes. The child may not be growing because he is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why John The Baptist?

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 3, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 5,685 views

    Why did God call and entrust his message to John the Baptist rather than Herod or the priests

    Thornage 07-12-03 Luke 3:1-8 The mission of John the Baptist Have you ever wondered why God spoke to an uncouth fellow like John the Baptist rather than to the “great and good” like King Herod or the High Priest Caiaphas. Conventional wisdom would dictate ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    Not By Bread Alone

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 19, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 14,238 views

    Sermon examines Jesus’ first response to the temptation of Satan

    Man Shall Not Live By Bread Alone Matt. 4:4 INTRO.: Almost immediately after His baptism, the integrity of Jesus was put to the test. The Scripture says God initiated this testing. "The Spirit drove Him into the wilderness." after He had been there 40 days without food, Satan came to Him with this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Chandler avatar

    The Heart Of Jesus' Prayer

    Contributed by James Chandler on Aug 25, 2003
    based on 196 ratings
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    The things that were closest to Jesus in his prayes ought to be the things closest to us.

    The Lords Prayer John 17 I was driving the other day with my family when a car cut me off. I pulled out to go around him. As I sped up so did he. Faster and faster we both accelerated. Finally I put on the brakes so I could let him go. AS I slowed down, so did he. Now I was furious. I looked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Chandler avatar

    Leadership Series

    Contributed by James Chandler on Oct 20, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 14,182 views

    First in a series looking at how Christ has built His house, the Church

    The House That Jesus Built. Leadership Matthew 16:24 24Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. Leaders: A.) Know it all starts with attitude. Before God can use a Christian as a leader, the Christian must ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bart Leger avatar

    Principles We Learn From The Farmer (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Bart Leger on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,951 views

    Principles for becoming a better witness for Jesus Christ.

    Sowing Hope in a Hopeless World (Part 1) “In my travels over the decades, I have found that people are the same the world over. However, in recent years I find that there is an increasing problem that I would sum up in the word “hopeless.” It may be because we get the news of troubles, problems, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus, The Bread Of Life

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Oct 6, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,352 views

    A simple sermon for our service for Older Folks.

    Jesus, the bread of life. Harvest 6.10.05. Silver Service. Jn 6:32-40 As World War II was drawing to a close, the Allied armies gathered up many hungry orphans. They were placed in camps where they were well-fed. Despite excellent care, they slept poorly. They seemed nervous and afraid. Finally, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Goal To Win

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 14, 2003
    based on 127 ratings
     | 13,593 views

    This message is based on the Olympic Games. It deals with life’s situations.

    THE GOAL TO WIN Philippians 3:7-14 INTRO: The American Olympic basketball team, made up of college players, made a mediocre showing at Seoul, Korea, in the 1988 summer games. Back home, people were greatly disappointed, especially since other teams sported professional athletes. The Olympic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Danny Williams avatar

    The Jerusalem Road Series

    Contributed by Danny Williams on Apr 6, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,663 views

    A series designed to look at the Roads of the Last week of Jesus. How he and his disiples handeled life

    Roads to the Resurrection - Series The Jerusalem Road - April 4, 2004 AM Luke 9:51-56 These events are recorded by Luke alone. The thrust of the passage is that Jesus’face is set—it is fixed toward Jerusalem. Luke divides this journey of Jesus into three stages. Each stage begins by strongly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    The Door Of Peer Pressure Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,990 views

    This is the 8th sermon in the series "Unlocking The Doors To Freedom". We need to follow Christ in all we do.

    Series: Unlocking The Doors To Freedom [#8] THE DOOR OF PEER PRESSURE Galatians 5:1-15 Introduction: Galatians 5:1 (NIV) “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” What are believers free ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Harding avatar

    A Word On The Word: Offensive Or Offensive Part Ii

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Sep 25, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 1,753 views

    WE CANNOT BE OFFENSIVE UNTIL WE LEAVE THE HUDDLE

    A WORD ON THE WORD: OFFENSIVE OR OFFENSIVE PART II LUKE 8: 4-15 SEPTEMBER 12, 2004 INTRODUCTION: TRANSITION THOUGHT: THESIS SENTENCE: I. OFFENSIVE IS GETTING OUT VV. 1-4 A. GETTING OUT IS TRAVELING B. GETTING OUT IS TOWN AND VILLAGE WORK C. GETTING OUT IS GOODNEWS D. GETTING OUT IS GROUP ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Running Or Ruining Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 17, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,797 views

    This is the 6th sermon in the series "Faith Under Fire".

    Series: Faith Under Fire (Daniel)[#6] RUNNING OR RUINING? Daniel 6:1-28 Introduction: I have been watching some of the Olympic Trials this year and because my kids are active in swimming we have noticed some things about being a world class athlete. As Tyler is preparing for the State ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Jesus Our Friend

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 17, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,065 views

    How do we treat Jesus our friend?

    OR 18-07-04 Story of Martha and Mary with Jesus Story: A famous actor was invited to a dinner party. After the main course, the actor was asked if he would be willing to recite a piece of poetry for the guests. The actor readily agreed and asked if someone at the dinner table would like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Doctrino Romano Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 16, 2004
    based on 23 ratings
     | 2,985 views

    Through a saving relationship with God, we receive what we all crave, security and significance.

    Doctrino Romano: Embarking on a Journey (Romans 1:1-7) Note: I had a handout with fill in the blanks. That is why there are lines (indicating these were originally blanks) INTRO 1. Since our new series, Doctrine Romano, deals with some pretty serious subjects, I thought I’d counterbalance that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible