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  • Scott Bradford avatar

    Pushing Past The Pain

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Jan 14, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 27,245 views

    This sermon deals with pushing past the pain caused by tragic events, such as the death of a loved one.

    Opening story: A little boy was seen digging in his yard by a neighbor. The neighbor approached and inquired what the young man was doing. “I’m burying my goldfish and having a funeral for it”. ‘O, I’m sorry,’ said the neighbor who continued: “That’s an awfully big hole for a goldfish, isn’t it?’ ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Tempting Good News

    Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Mar 11, 2007
     | 2,323 views

    A sermon expounding upon the Good News in Temptations.

    When I first returned to the Church I found a reading schedule which allowed me to read through the Bible in one year. I had never read through the Bible so I decided to challenge myself to complete this task. While involved in this pursuit I would make notes of certain verses or thoughts I had ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Tending The Fire

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jul 7, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 20,276 views

    This sermon discusses three threats to our personal devotional life.

    Tending the Fire Leviticus 6:8 -13 We have an altar in the human heart, on which burns a fire, kindled by the grace of God. On this altar rests the deepest allegiance of a life given to God. What ever else may be deferred, keep the fire burning. The flame must not go out. There is a passage from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Not To Late

    Contributed by Kevin Burden on Jul 28, 2008
    based on 37 ratings
     | 19,373 views

    Though Joel is a book of Judgment, it is also a book of Hope. In this book, God’s people are made to understand that even in the midst of divine judgment there is always hope if they will simply and humbly seek the Lord (2:12-13).

    IT’S NOT TOO LATE! Joel 2:12-13 “Therefore also now, saith the LORD, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning: 13 And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Freedom And Restriction In The Church Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,227 views

    Although all different kinds of nonsensical things are taught under the guise of prophecy, God can still lead us to say something to someone else.

    Freedom and Restriction in the Church (I Thessalonians 5:19-20) 1. A few months ago, I read a fascinating book titled "Cultures and Organizations." 2. It evaluated different nations on tha basis of things like power distance or future vs. short term orientation. 3. One big difference between ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Give Encouragement Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Feb 11, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,120 views

    It isn’t easy to follow Christ and Timothy was not the bold outspoken person that Paul was. Timothy’s heart was right, but he trembled at the task that was before him. The last four verses of this book remind us why Paul was so successful at encouraging

    How To Give Encouragement II Timothy 4:19-20,21b Purpose: To show how believers can show encouragement to each other. Aim: I want the believer to look for ways to encourage others no matter how difficult. INTRODUCTION: It isn’t easy to follow Christ and Timothy was not the bold outspoken person ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Baptized To Live A Life Of Faith

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Mar 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,415 views

    A sermon for the 4th Sunday of Lent, Series A

    4th Sunday in Lent, March 2, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son into our world to reveal to us your grace and truth, and to restore us to a right relationship with you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Faithful Church Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 55 ratings
     | 21,818 views

    There are specific reasons Christ opened the door of opportunity for the church at Philadelphia. Christ also gives promises to churches, though they be of a little strength, who respond in faith by going through the door of opportunity.

    Revelation 3:7-13 THE FAITHFUL CHURCH [1 Corinthians 16:9 ] The church at Philadelphia was a church that was worthy of praise. Christ hands out their praise liberally. Jesus did not wait for their work to be perfect or for their character to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Man Overboard! Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 5, 2007
     | 3,419 views

    Exposition of Gal 6:1-2 regarding Paul’s instructions on church discipline

    Text: Galatians 6:1-2, Title: Man Overboard! Date/Place: NRBC, 7/8/07, PM A. Opening illustration: Imagine if you would with me the Super Bowl, coming down to the last quarter and then the start running back steps on a loose clump of grass and falls way behind the line of scrimmage. All the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tears A Sign Of Strength Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jul 30, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,739 views

    A series that looks through the book of Lamentations.

    A well intentioned father told his son, “Big boys don’t cry.” Our culture throughout the years has reinforced the idea that it is not manly to cry. The common belief seems to be that tears are a sign of weakness or worse yet a sign of a lack of faith in God. As a result throughout the years people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You Living In Victory?

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Nov 20, 2007
    based on 94 ratings
     | 36,037 views

    Some Christians never live in victory because we never fully comprehend the total victory of Jesus and our ability by faith to appropriate all He has done for us. This sermon looks at this subject and reveals Jesus’ total triumph over sin and His ability

    ARE YOU LIVING IN VICTORY? Are you living in victory Hosea 4:6 says “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge” Some Christians never live in victory because we never fully comprehend the total victory of Jesus and our ability by faith to appropriate all He has done for us. This sermon looks ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Knowing God

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,853 views

    Nothing is more important than to know God in a deep personal way, to Seek God with all your heart, mind, and strength.

    Knowing God Hosea 4:6 Nothing is more important than to know God in a deep personal way, to Seek God with all your heart, mind, and strength. We must not be like those of Hosea’s day who were "destroyed for a lack of knowledge..." Hos 4:6 Anybody can know God even in a vast empty ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Return To Contrition Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,671 views

    Exposition of Nehemiah 9:1-37 about the confession of hte people made in response to the hearing of the law

    Text: Nehemiah 9:1-37, Title: Return to Contrition, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/2/07, PM A. Opening illustration: Mackenzie wanting to go the Dinosaur museum, and us not really having time, and hoping that she would forget, but three-year olds have surprisingly one-track minds over long ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Burden avatar

    Triumph Over Temptation Series

    Contributed by Kevin Burden on Sep 28, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,489 views

    When we toy with temptation, we put ourselves in a position to drift into serious danger.

    TRIUMPH OVER TEMPTATION (#3) Genesis 39:1-23 When we toy with temptation, we put ourselves in a position to drift into serious danger: A woman was swimming in the Gulf of Mexico. She was enjoying the comfort of relaxing on an inflated cushion that kept her afloat. When she realized that she had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take On Faith Series

    Contributed by Michael West on Sep 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,062 views

    In spite of worldwide conflicts, the Holy Spirit is at work and is continuing to guide the true Church into her greatest season of transformation. This means that we, as a part of that true Church, must not look at the pressures of the times as some sort

    Sunday January 20th, 2008 Series: the Fight part three Scripture: Mark 9:23 (AMP) Sermon: Take On faith Speaker: pastor Michael, River of Life In spite of worldwide conflicts, the Holy Spirit is at work and is continuing to guide the true Church into her greatest season of transformation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible