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  • Gordon Weatherby avatar

    Demands Of A Religion

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 6, 2013
     | 2,898 views

    The Invitation to this wedding banquet was an invitation extended by grace. It is a powerful picture showing that all who received the invite had it received it by grace. When grace is rejected, wrath will be given.

    The Demands of Religion Text: Matt. 22:1-14 Dorn Ridge June 10, 2012 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Much is made of plurality in today’s society. 2.) The major concern about plurality for many seems to be its implied permission to participate in every kind of belief and practice. A.) The parable of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Life That Stands Through A Storm

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 6, 2013
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     | 17,121 views

    This is a message based on Jesus' parable of the Wise and foolish Builders. Anything less than Jesus Christ, and the word of God to build our lives on will fail us.

    *THE LIFE THAT STANDS THROUGH A STORM* Matthew 7:24-27 Dorn Ridge & York Manor February 26, 2012 (Perhaps a quarter of this message originated with another contributor.) INTRODUCTION: 1.) Jesus was the great illustrator, and one of the places this is clearly seen are in His parables. A.) ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Powerful Display Of God's Plan Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 10, 2013
     | 6,744 views

    Difficulties are not designed to destroy us. God's plan is to glorify Himself. Whether that includes suffering or success or significance is up to God. It is up to us as how we respond to what we face.

    Intro: When Trouble Strikes (Our Daily Bread) Dave Dravecky had pitched with remarkable success for the San Diego Padres and the San Francisco Giants baseball teams. But his pitching arm developed an unusual soreness. Medical tests identified the problem--cancer. Surgery and months of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Saved By Childbearing

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on May 12, 2013
     | 3,854 views

    “Mothers are like glue. Even when you can't see them, they're still holding the family together.” -Susan Gale. Truly we are all Saved By Childbearing… The bearing of the Holy child Jesus! – Savior of the world!

    Quotes: “6 years: Mom knows everything; 8 years: Mom knows a lot; 12 years: Mom really doesn't know everything; 14 years: Mom knows nothing; 16 years Mom, what mom; 18 years: Mom is outdated; 25 years: Maybe Mom knows after all; 35 years: Before deciding, let's ask Mom; 45 years: I wonder ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Be Willing To Give Him The Boat

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 21, 2013
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     | 3,340 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you the owner of the boat? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that if we give our lives to the LORD GOD we can accomplish things for His Glory faster. IV. TEXT: John 6:21 (Amplified Bible) The

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you the owner of the boat? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that if we give our lives to the LORD GOD we can accomplish things for His Glory faster. IV. TEXT: John 6:21 (Amplified Bible) Then they were quite willing and glad for Him to come into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    The Strange Plan For Reaching Others Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on May 21, 2013
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    This is the first message in a series entitled Reimagining Evangelism. This message looks at how the often asks for us to do things that do not make any sense.

    All of us would probably agree that some of God’s instructions just don’t make any sense. One of the most overwhelming and difficult tasks is that of reaching the world around us with the message of Jesus Christ. In fact with every passing day the task seems to be getting more and more ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Holiness 101

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 4, 2013
     | 5,140 views

    Holiness is an action word. It is what God does in us and what happens to us when He does it. Peter tells the church to "prepare our minds for action."

    Holiness 101 2 Peter 1:13-1:21 Introduction- I want to look at holiness for a minute and I know that the word holiness strikes fear in some because it plays to our weaknesses and draws attention to our failures. If I asked you in three words to describe yourself, what would it be? If before ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Knowing Christ Means Series

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2013
     | 8,008 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you deeply know CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To know CHRIST deeper IV. TEXT: Philippians 3:10 (Amplified Bible) [For my determined purpose is] that I may know Him [that I may progressivel

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you deeply know CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To know CHRIST deeper IV. TEXT: Philippians 3:10 (Amplified Bible) [For my determined purpose is] that I may know Him [that I may progressively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Mourning 'til Morning"

    Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Jun 9, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,097 views

    An exposition of the 3 key ingredients to enduring difficult times.

    The Rev'd Quintin Morrow Psalm 30:1-6, 11-12 I Kings 17:17-24 Luke 7:11-17 “Mourning ‘Til Morning” “Weeping may spend the night, But joy comes in the morning” Suffering trouble, turmoil, danger and disappointment come as part and parcel of being ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Travis Markes avatar

    Go Tell It On The Mountain Series

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,959 views

    Events in the Bible that took place on a mountain

    Mountain Moving Faith Go Tell It on the Mountain Matthew 28:1-20 The Story Behind the Song. Go Tell It on the Mountain, the carol that provides inspiration for this sermon, was the product of the prayers and faith of an unknown slave, probably before the Civil War. During that dark and shameful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Spear avatar

    Choose The Right Door Series

    Contributed by Tim Spear on Sep 6, 2011
     | 7,061 views

    Jesus tells about Himself and the importance of following Him as Shepherd.

    Jesus, the God Man: The Gospel of John “Choose the Right Door” John 10:7-10 Introduction: Most of you can probably remember the game show called “Let’s Make a Deal.” Contestants were given the chance to win fabulous prizes by choosing what was behind the correct door. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Towers Come Crashing Down!

    Contributed by Diane Whitman on Sep 10, 2011
     | 5,475 views

    The question I want to ask, "What happens when the towers in your life come crashing down?"

    Scripture: II Timothy 1:1-12 343 NYC Firefighters 23 NYC Police Officers 37 Port Authority Officers 3000 innocent civilians There were no parting words; there was no time for goodbyes; and there were no bodies to bury. Ashes that once were husbands and fathers and brothers and sons...ashes ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jason Jones avatar

    On The 7th Day Of The 5th Month

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,810 views

    Exposition of 2 Kings 25 regarding reflections on the 10th Anniversary of 9/11.

    Text: 2 Kings 25:1-30, Title: On the 7th Day of the 5th Month, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/11/11, AM A. Opening illustration: you probably remember where you were on Sept 11 about 9:00… B. Background to passage: The day was August 24, 585 BC. The siege of Jerusalem had been ongoing for about 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    The Eyes Have It Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,448 views

    The Bible is filled with idioms that we miss in English. This sermon deals with the "good" eye vs. the "evil" eye.

    1. An elderly man was desperately ill. Knowing the time for his departure was near, he called for his closest friends to come see him one last time. Attending him were his doctor, his preacher and his business manager. The old man said, “I know you can’t take it with you, but who knows ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Love Of God Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,783 views

    The love of God extends to all of us.

    The love of God 911 Tributes Introduction- We take a moment this morning to reflect on the September 11, 2001 attack on America. We remember the 1000’s of lives that were lost and the 1000’s of families who have been forced to adjust to life not intended for them. Those of us who ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene