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  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "The Gospel Not Of Man"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 5, 2009
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    What aspect of the Gospel differentiates it from every philosophy or doctrinal statement of mankind? It is that it comes directly from God. It is otherworldly. It is entirely divine in origin.

    “For I would have you know, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man.” Vs 11 Preacher and Bible commentator, John Stott, said this in his exposition of Paul’s letter to the Galatians: “To tamper with the gospel is to trouble the church… Indeed the church’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Fearless Campaign Week 6 Series

    Contributed by Brian Harrell on Nov 6, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,716 views

    The last week of Max Lucado’s Fearless Campaign based on his book. This week we let Jesus out of His box. We like the tame and cuddly Jesus but at His transfiguration Jesus shows that He is the ferocious God.

    Fearless #6 Fear of God getting out of my box This is our last week in this series that we call “fearless.” We have been trying to take of the bullies of life, those things that cause us to cower in a corner, those things that make us want to take a different path, and those things that just scare ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Church Of My Dreams

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 9, 2009
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     | 6,300 views

    The church as God intended it will be affirmative of one another’s gifts, evangelical in spirit, inquiring in mind, comprehensive in compassion, and empowered by Christ.

    I have two requests to make of you this morning as we continue. Two things I need for you to do: First, I am going to ask our ushers to distribute a little document that I have prepared for you. It is something of an outline of today’s message, but it is also a starter kit for your vision of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    His Birth Series

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,063 views

    Eight sermons that deal with eight unique characteristics of Jesus. Got the idea from Joe Causey.

    “Eight Unique Characteristics of Jesus Christ” “His Birth” Matthew 1:17-25 In his book The Jesus I Never Knew, Philip Yancey recounts an episode of the TV show Thirtysomething in which Hope, a Christian, argues with her husband Michael, a Jew, about the holidays. "Why do you even bother with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    His Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,537 views

    Eight sermons that deal with eight unique characteristics of Jesus. Got the idea from Joe Causey.

    “Eight Unique Characteristics of Jesus” “His Resurrection” Matthew 28:1-6 Today I would like to address one question… Why should anyone believe in Jesus? 1 Peter 3:15 says we should “always be ready to give …a reason for the hope that is in [us]…” If you have: • Listened to the radio • Watched TV ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Believe In Deliverance

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Nov 13, 2009
     | 6,081 views

    Daily battles are inevitable, but deliverance is just a prayer away.

    Text: “The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but deliverance is of the LORD” (Proverbs 21:31). This proverb is talking about preparing for battle. In the early days when horses were involved in battle, preparation of the horse and the warrior took place. Survival was the goal and in order ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Wholehearted Servanthood Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 14, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,667 views

    In today’s lesson we see five important motivations for wholehearted servanthood.

    Scripture Two weeks ago I began a four-week series of messages titled, Wholehearted Generosity. Wholehearted generosity refers to a person who is completely and sincerely and authentically generous. Wholehearted generosity begins with wholehearted commitment, which was the topic of the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Claims Of Christ: Jesus Is God In Power Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 16, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,530 views

    As part of our ongoing study in the book of John, we are spending several messages examining some of the claims of Christ. In each of these messages we are seeing different ways that Jesus claims to be God. Today we will see Christ’s claim that He is Go

    Do you ever get frustrated? Do you ever look around at the things that go on at work and get frustrated? Or maybe things at school? I know that we all look at things going on in government and get frustrated. And inevitably, when we get frustrated like that, what is one of the first things we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Claims Of Christ: Jesus Is God In Salvation Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 16, 2009
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     | 3,595 views

    As part of our ongoing study in the book of John, we are spending several messages examining some of the claims of Christ. In each of these messages we are seeing different ways that Jesus claims to be God. Today we will see Christ’s claim that He is Go

    How would you feel if you were clothes shopping at the mall one day and somebody came up to you and said that your shopping trip was on them? You could have anything you wanted in the store and they would pay for it. What would you do? That happened the other day in a Burlington Coat Factory in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Defeating The Darkness Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,101 views

    This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.

    The metaphors of darkness and light are widely used in the world of literature. Dylan Thomas wrote, “Do not go gentle into that good night; rage, rage against the dying of the light.” One of the most often repeated image patterns in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet involves the interplay of light ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Sleeping In Church Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009
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     | 8,424 views

    This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.

    There’s no getting around the fact that today’s text contains a part that strikes us as humorous, and the fact of the matter is that sometimes, we can do some funny things in church. A preacher was completing a temperance sermon: with great expression he said, “If I had all the beer in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    When All Is Said And Done, It Isn't

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 10, 2009
     | 3,816 views

    We come to a point when we feel depressed and think our lives have no meaning. Then God blesses us with physical, spiritual, and emotional sustenance, and sends us out to bless someone specific.

    "What are you doing here?" What a question! Has anyone ever asked you that? "What are you doing here?" You were some place where nobody expected to see you, but you turned up, and that was the reaction. I have heard it in the grocery store. I cannot go to this Safeway up here without running into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Jones avatar

    Gideon - The Calling Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Jan 10, 2009
    based on 30 ratings
     | 22,568 views

    Gideon was a man who doubted and questioned the LORD when he called. The LORD answers and Gideon the "mighty warrior" surrenders.

    Gideon - Are You There? Judges 6:11-24 Introduction The New Year is here. We do not know what the future will hold but so far it looks like the year will be filled with turmoil. Unemployment is high and will probably go up, credit card debt is out of control, people are loosing their homes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope In Uncertain Times

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,421 views

    Christians are to be people of hope, above all else. Why all the paranoia and suspicion?!

    Hope In Uncertain Times Wildwind Community Church David Flowers November 15, 2008 Today’s message is called Hope in Uncertain Times. I am not up here today to preach a political sermon. My concern is not with politics, which concern the affairs of this world, but rather my concern is with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Up Close God

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 19,092 views

    The up close God wants you to get close to Him if you are willing to be more than religious...

    The Up Close God Text: Acts 17:16-34 Intro: After being chased out of Thessalonica & Berea for preaching the good news about Jesus, the apostle Paul spent a few days in the city of Athens. I’m not sure what Athens is like today, but in that time it was a favorite place for philosophers and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God