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  • Charles Mallory avatar

    Betrayal

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 11, 2002
    based on 118 ratings
     | 17,712 views

    Learning how to respond to betrayal by modeling after Jesus’ response to Judas and his betrayal.

    WHEN THINKING ABOUT THE SUBJECT OF BETRAYAL THE FIRST THING THAT USUALLY COMES TO MIND IS JUDAS. IN FACT, JUDAS’S "KISS OF BETRAYAL" MAY BE THE MOST FAMOUS ONE IN ALL OF HISTORY. WHAT MAKES THIS ONE BETRAYAL SO FAMOUS? WAS IT BECAUSE OF WHOM HE BETRAYED? NO! JUDAS MADE HISTORY BECAUSE OF WHO HE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    A Long Term Investment Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 21, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,013 views

    How we respond to God’s Word in this life determines our life in the next.

    The scene is a familiar one. The mansion with the ornate ironwork front gate. Marble steps and carved mahogany doors. Overlooking a well cared for street. A street marred only be the presence of a filthy beggar, sprawled beside the entrance to this palatial mansion. A beggar who hardly moves, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • David Yarbrough avatar

    A Complacent Or Passionate Heart, Which Will It Be?

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 8,358 views

    The abundant Christian life is a choice that starts with how we listen and respond to the Word of God.

    Intro: There once was a not so bright fellow who saw an advertisement for a cruise. The sign in the travel agency window read “Cruise -- $100 Cash.” I’ve got a hundred dollars, he thought. And I’d like to go on a cruise. So he entered the door and announced his desires. The fellow at the desk ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Aaron Jones avatar

    Is Suicide Unforgivable Series

    Contributed by Aaron Jones on Mar 5, 2001
    based on 330 ratings
     | 46,692 views

    This sermon deals with the pain and tragedy of suicide, and how Christians can respond with meaningful ministry.

    We approach a topic this morning that weighs on the hearts and minds of many people. In fact, of all the topics selected for this sermon series, this particular message is the one people have approached me about the most. The Huron area in recent years has known more than its share of suicide ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steven Chapman avatar

    Reacting To The Risen Lord

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Mar 26, 2001
    based on 517 ratings
     | 10,024 views

    John 20 gives us a picture of the different ways that people can respond to the Resurrection

    Reacting To The Risen Lord John 20:1-9 I have been amazed at the continuing reporting of the assassination of President JFK. And the remarkable diversity that is present in the various eyewitness accounts. Discrepancy over the number of shots that were fired to the locations from which they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Evidence That Demands A Verdict

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 20, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,633 views

    Thomas responded to Jesus based on the evidence of His resurrection. We need to do the same.

    We are so glad that you’re here with us this morning to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. That event is without a doubt the single most significant and meaningful event in the history of mankind. But the significance of the resurrection is not just found in the gospel accounts of the events ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Nichols avatar

    The Praising Church Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 12, 2008
     | 3,853 views

    Worship happens when God reveals Himself, We choose to remember, and then we respond.

    TEXT: Exodus TITLE: The Praising Church TOPIC: The Praising Church OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, February 3rd, 2008 PROP.: Worship happens when God reveals Himself, We choose to remember, and then we respond. INTRODUCTION: At this time we would like to dismiss our Jr. Church age kids ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Complaints To The Pastor?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 28, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,944 views

    A pastor wrote:HOW DO I HANDLE COMPLAINTS ADDRESS TO ME... I respond.

    I WAS ASKED: I’ve heard it said that there’s no such thing as a stupid question. I hope this will not be considered as a stupid question, but it’s really meant as a sincere question: If a leader in your church came to you saying they want longer services and longer and more altar calls, what would ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Your Greatest Freedom

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,181 views

    This message responds to the 21st century views in America that believe all truth is relative.

    Your Greatest Freedom -Truth Will Set You Free John 8:31-36 As we celebrate the 4th of July this week we need to praise God that for now we are still “A Nation under God.” We live in a country founded upon the principles of freedom. For the past 230 years America has been led for the most part ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Bruce Rzengota avatar

    Gideon: Wrong In The End Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,687 views

    HOW WE RESPOND TO SUCCESS IN GOD’S DELIVERANCE STORY, IMPACTS FUTURE BLESSINGS.

    Gideon: Wrong in the End Judges 8:22-35 7/19/09 INTRODUCTION In Youngstown Ohio one of the individuals that was a part of a group I drank coffee with was a young volunteer firefighter and newly trained EMT. One day working apart time shift for an ambulance company in Boardman, OH, John was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    When Revival Comes Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jan 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,228 views

    Revival is the Sovereign hand of God responding to the expressed need and prayer of God’s people.

    PREACHER: Ralph Juthman TEXT: Psalm 85:4-6; various THEME: Revival comes at the sovereign, gracious decision of God to send a fresh movement of His Spirit among his people TITLE: When Revival Comes INTRODUCTION “The single greatest need in our land today is heaven-sent revival! In his annual ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Sheep Or Not Sheep

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,143 views

    In our world your are either listening to jesus and responding or we are not. If not we are not sheep.

    Sheep or Not Sheep John 10:22-33 It was close to our Christmas season, when you look at the calendar. The Jews call it Hanukkah, the Festival of light. This festival celebrates the cleansing of the temple in 164 BC. by Judas Maccabeus. He was a Jewish country boy that took Jerusalem back from ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    When God Says No

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,713 views

    This sermon teaches you how to respond when God says no (to your requests).

    Has God ever said no to something you desired? Maybe you asked for a new job, a change of career, a new house or a similar request. In I Samuel 8 we find an occasion when God’s people requested something they did not need. When they prayed God told them, no! The people had prayed that Samuel would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    The Da Vinci Con - Making The Most Of It

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 17, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 1,983 views

    There are many ways we can respond as believers to the cultural phenomenon that is the Da Vinci Code.

    The Da Vinci Con Making the most of it TCF Sermon May 14, 2006 Last week, Jim Garrett equipped us to crack the code. The code, as in the Da Vinci Code, turns out to be the Da Vinci Con. If you were wondering what’s actually true in this book, as well as in the movie that’s going to be released ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    The Good Samaritan Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 20, 2008
    based on 27 ratings
     | 18,308 views

    What does the story of the good Samraitan teach us and how should we respond to it

    Tell Me a Story The Good Samaritan I want you to imagine for a moment, that you are single woman, living in the city. By day you work as a check out girl at a local grocery store and to try and make ends meet you are also working at an all night diner waitressing during the night shift. Life is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational