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    Introduction To 1 Timothy Series

    Contributed by T D on Jul 25, 2011
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     | 9,699 views

    This series is a quick look through the book of 1 Timothy as Paul encourages the younger man in his efforts to realign the mission of his church. If we want the church to be what it is supposed to be each person must give themselves to being the best Chr

    Series: So You Want to Be the Church? Intro to 1 Timothy 1 Timothy 1:1-11 Today we are beginning a series over the next 6 weeks through the book of 1 Timothy in an effort to be ever more familiar with the basics of what the Bible has to say about the church. This is important for us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What Jesus Is After

    Contributed by Ty Tamasaka on Jul 26, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,558 views

    This sermon is to give a clear presentation of the Gospel to young people to help them understand "what Jesus is after" in their lives.

    What Jesus is After I know in the beginning, things can be awkward, but let me encouarge you, walking with God is the most eternal decision you can ever make. I remember awhile back, when my wife, who was my girlfriend at the time, went to church and it was just hard for me to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Becoming A Great Commission Christian

    Contributed by Ty Tamasaka on Jul 26, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,371 views

    This message is geared to motivate believers to step out in faith to be "great commission Christians" who are willing to take a risk and share their faith in Jesus.

    Becoming a Great Commission Christian! ME When Jesus comes into our lives, things sure do change don’t they? I recall when I was a new believer, I used to work out at the gym all the time, and there was one occasion when a I wanted to use a rowing machine and noticed a towel on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Spiritual Weapons

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 28, 2011
    based on 54 ratings
     | 54,935 views

    For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh.“For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds.

    Beloved, the thrust of our message today is that our weapons of warfare are not carnal, and fights with our adversaries are never in the physical but in a realm that is invisible to the naked eye. Therefore I implore you to open up your spirit as you read through this message. It should be known ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Leading Under Fire Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 5, 2011
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     | 6,537 views

    If we want to be effective leaders under fire, then we must be spiritually mature shepherds and overseers, who serve as willing, eager examples for others to follow.

    Stuart Briscoe, in his book Everyday Discipleship for Ordinary People, tells the story about a fellow pastor who was officiating at the funeral of a war veteran. The dead man's military friends wanted to have a part in the service at the funeral home, so they requested that the pastor lead them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What Is A Christian? Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Aug 10, 2011
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     | 4,553 views

    Our Lord has warned us that no man, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.

    Who and What is a Christian? Acts 11:19-30 Pastor Allan Kircher Series: Acts; God’s vision for Shell Point July 31, 2011 We are rapidly coming to the close of our study of the first part of the book of Acts. The first preachers of the gospel were dispersed from Jerusalem. POWER ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Messiah's Warning About Being A Spiritual Phony Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 18, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,803 views

    A true follower of Jesus is someone that has been radically changed from the inside out.

    A Messiah's Warning About Being A Spiritual Phony Text: Matt. 23:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: A recent survey of Discipleship Journal readers ranked areas of greatest spiritual challenge to them. These are listed in this order. 1. Materialism. 2. Pride. 3. Self-centeredness. 4. Laziness. 5. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Making God Smile

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Aug 20, 2011
     | 4,058 views

    After Vacation Bible School I see the lesson we taught is a lesson we need to learn, We all should want to see God smile.

    MAKING GOD SMILE (All my sermons use illustrations that can be found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) A few weeks ago we had Vacation Bible School, a slightly obnoxious camel puppet, from Brooklyn New York, taught the kids lessons about Noah. The first day ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Bout Of A Lifetime

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Aug 20, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,692 views

    We are all in a great fight, are you prepared

    BOUT OF YOUR LIFETIME (All my sermons use illustration found on www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted.) Oh, the hype of a good fight! We see the advertising on television, trying hard to sell PPV tickets to the bout of the century. The WWF is always ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stinking Thinking Part I: Out Of The Heart Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 25, 2011
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     | 5,768 views

    In Sermon 5A of the series, we look at wrong thinking as a reason for lost joy. It is amazing how much the Bible talks about proper thinking! In this first segment we consider what the Bible says can come from the human heart (reasoning, thinking).

    What am I Missing Here? Steps to Recovering Your Joy February 13, 2011 Calvary Baptist Church Proverbs 4:20-23 SERMON 5A: Stinking Thinking, Part I: “Out of the Heart” What am I missing here? What is wrong with me? Why am I not finding joy in the Lord? • First, may I say to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holding On To The Joy You Have

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 26, 2011
     | 6,112 views

    Joy comes from knowing God's Word.

    August 28, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Hebrews 10:32-29 Subject: Trusting God’s Word Title: Holding On to the Joy You Have Have you ever had anything stolen? Isn’t it a terrible feeling to think that something you once had and maybe even cherished was taken from you? And maybe you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Battle Belongs To The Lord Series

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011
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     | 19,271 views

    Events in the Bible that took place on a mountain

    Mountain Moving Faith “The Battle Belongs to the Lord” Exodus 17:8-16 Have you ever wondered if God is real? Have you ever thought to yourself, “What if there is no God after all?” Some good people get the worst kinds of diseases and die while some bad people live in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mt. Of Olives Series

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011
     | 5,192 views

    Events in the Bible that took place on a mountain

    Luke 19:28-45 We sometimes forget Jesus never reached the human age of 35. After living in the flesh for only 33 years, He was crucified. In our passage today, we arrive at the final week in Jesus’ human life. It begins on Sunday with what is often called Palm Sunday. It was the day of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walk The Talk Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 4, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 29,121 views

    Christianity is fact, not fiction.

    Walk the Talk 1 John 1:1-4 Rev. Brian Bill 9/4/11 We’ve had this scale in our bathroom for as long I can remember. You can tell it looks old but what you don’t know is that the readings aren’t very reliable. No really, they’re not. Sometimes when I step on it I feel extremely svelte and other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Did God Do When The Lights Went Out

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 19, 2011
     | 3,990 views

    I THOUGHT THAT THIS MORNING, WE WOULD FIND OUT WHAT GOD DID WHEN THE LIGHTS WENT OUT. WE PROBABLY HUNKERED DOWN, LIT CANDLES, PULLED OUT FLASHLIGHTS, SEARCH FOR OTHER HOUSING, OR A VARIETY OF OTHER THINGS. WHILE SEARCHING THE SCRIPTURE, I FOUND SEVERAL

    WHAT DID GOD DO WHEN THE LIGHTS WENT OUT A Survey through the Scripture concerning God and Darkness INTRODUCTION: THIS HAS BEEN SOME SORT OF WEEK HASN’T IT? THIS WEEK OUR LITTLE AREA OF THE WORLD HAS SURVIVED AN EARTHQUAKE, A HURRICANE NAMED IRENE AND A TORNADO. ALL THAT IS LEFT IS FOR A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist