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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    A Response Of Saving Faith-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 20, 2012
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    3 of ? The Hebrews writer recounted the very practical responses which faith had wrought in their forebears/ancestors. Saving faith yields practical responses to life. Saving faith meets life’s challenge with...

    A RESPONSE Of SAVING FAITH-III—Hebrews 11:3-40 Attention: Faith’s response to life’s challenges Dan Cathy—CEO of Chick-Fil-A—made the following statements to the SBC’s Baptist Press on July 16, 2012: "We are very much supportive of the family -- the biblical definition of the family unit. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Is Eternal Life

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Aug 22, 2012
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    We are tempted to define eternal life in light of a duration - it goes on forever. Jesus defines eternal life differently - He describes it in terms of a relationship with Himself. And that's important for us to consider because it is one thing to know

    This Is Eternal Life - John 17:3 - August 19, 2012 As a young boy I had one of those plastic bow and arrow sets where the arrows have the little red rubber suction cups on the end. How many of you had something similar as a kid? I enjoyed playing with them a lot and I think I probably ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Meet God Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 23, 2012
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     | 10,151 views

    If you want to keep from sinning, grow to love the One who values you even as He shakes up your world: appreciate the relationship you have with God; give yourself completely to God; and learn to fear Him.

    Thomas Fountain, of Vidalia, Georgia, was with his family in Mexico City several years ago. Now, Mexico City is 7,500 feet above sea level, so it rarely gets hot, but one of the days they spent there was a scorcher. Trying to cope with the heat, their youngest daughter, Debbie, shed all but her ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    "Live With The Endgame In Mind

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Sep 9, 2012
     | 5,196 views

    For those of you who play chess or who have mastered games of strategy you know that you must play with the Endgame in Mind. Understanding the “Endgame” I’m sure shows up in business and sports. How you want to finish is related to how you begin and

    Cornerstone Church September 9, 2012 “LIVE WITH THE ENDGAME IN MIND” 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 For those of you who play chess or who have mastered games of strategy you know that you must play with the Endgame in Mind. Understanding the “Endgame” I’m sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What Can We Bring To The Lord? Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 17, 2012
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     | 11,248 views

    God cares deeply about injustice toward people and is concerned that his people do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with him.

    Title: What Can We Bring to the Lord? Text: Micah 6:1-8 Thesis: God cares deeply about injustice toward people and is concerned that his people do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with him. (Micah 6:8 is a call to action… compassion, mercy, justice and humility. A church generally falls ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Transformed

    Contributed by David Owens on May 8, 2012
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     | 11,621 views

    God can transform us and then transform the world through us. This sermon explores the "how" of transformation.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a woman who testified to the transformation in her life that had resulted from becoming a Christian. 1. She declared, “I’m so glad I became a Christian. I have an uncle I used to hate so much I vowed I’d never go to his funeral. But now that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Red Heifer

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 14, 2012
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     | 9,173 views

    We can be defiled by the common things around us but God has a remedy for us in the picture of the OT sacrifice of a red heifer.

    Hebrews 9:13-14 KJV For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh: [14] How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Clean Life With A Hidden Deposit

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 14, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,608 views

    We must get the Word into our heart! A message encouraging people to read through their Bible this year.

    Psalms 119:9-16 KJV BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word. [10] With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments. [11] Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. [12] ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    For Such A Time As This

    Contributed by Tim Diack on May 15, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,731 views

    A Mother's Day challenge - that's not just for mother's - from the book of Esther. It is for such a time as this that God has raised you up in Jesus!

    For Such A Time As This - Esther 4:12-16 - May 13, 2012 Series: Mother’s Day Video Clip: Show Skit Guys Mother’s Day Video Clip - Key Point: “You continue to change the world with your special song and dance.” Max Lucado, in his book, In the Eye of the Storm, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Intentional Ministry Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 15, 2012
     | 10,696 views

    If we want to minister like Jesus we must be intentional, unconditional and relational.

    There’s a story about a local fitness center, which was offering $1,000 to anyone who could demonstrate that they were stronger than the owner of the place. Here’s how it worked. This muscle man would squeeze a lemon until all the juice ran into a glass, and then hand the lemon to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am The True Vine Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 15, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,964 views

    Seventh of a seven week series on the "I Am" sayings of Jesus.

    This morning we’ll complete a seven week journey in which we have examined the seven “I am” sayings of Jesus in John’s gospel account. And as we’ve done that, we’ve gotten to know Jesus better through His own words. Each of the seven sayings reveals some aspect ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Its Time To Get Our "acts" Together-Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on May 16, 2012
     | 5,502 views

    With the Pentecost Sunday around the corner, to focus on the factors which contributed to the resounding "success" of the Early Church with the primary focus on the responsibilities of the Church Leadership

    It’s time to get our “Act” together -I Let me begin with the equivalent of a Democrat Presidential candidate giving a thumbs up to his Republican counterpart and vice versa!!! Boy, this would jolt even the sound sleepers from sleep. Have you caught up with ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Faithfully Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,508 views

    Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see Paul sharing w/the Roman Xians the absolute faithfulness of God. I believe this is a message for all times b/c all of us desire to find something we can count on. We all desire to be a part of somethi

    “Faithfully” Romans 8: 31-39 November 6, 2011 Intro: When Mike Kollin was a graduate of Auburn University and was playing linebacker for the Miami Dolphins he received a call from his old coach Shug Jordan. Jordan called to ask him if he’d help him out w/some recruiting for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hit Me With Your Best Shot Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,613 views

    Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see a man named Paul writing a letter to the church in Rome. And he wanted to encourage them not to be timid in their faith; not to be timid in allowing their belief in Jesus and His teachings to dictate h

    “Hit Me with Your Best Shot” Rom. 1: 16-17 October 30, 2011 Intro: There was a boxing video game a # of years ago called “Mike Tyson’s Punch Out.” And in the game the 1st fighter you faced was a French boxer named “Glass Joe.” He had one win and 99 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    How Much Truth Do We Want

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 21, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,821 views

    This sermon is an African American Evangelical's response to President Barak Obama's announcement of support for Gay Marriage.

    How Much Truth Do We Want May 20, 2012 Genesis 2:15-25 1 Corinthians 6:1-20 For those of you who have watched Star Trek or are sci-fi fans, every once in a while you will see an episode about an alternate universe. Something happens and a person is put in this alternate universe in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed