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  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Experiencing The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 2, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,119 views

    1. Being a student of the Word takes effort. 2. Being a student of the Word turns effort into joy. 3. Being a student of the Word turns the written Word into the Living Word.

    Ravi Zacharias, a Christian intellectual who travels around the world lecturing in secular settings on spiritual themes, tells of an experience he had in Columbus, Ohio. He writes, “A few weeks ago, I did a lectureship at Ohio State University. As I was being driven to the lecture, we passed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Purpose Of It All Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 6, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,424 views

    The purpose of the church is to become: 1. A Faith-centered community. 2. A God-centered community 3. A World-centered community.

    As I read Erwin McManus’ book on the church entitled An Unstoppable Force, I have to say I was hit hard by a statement near the beginning, where he said: “The indictment that we must receive is that the Christian faith as we express it is no longer seen as a viable spiritual option. Masses gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Are You An Alien?

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 19, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,504 views

    Are you an alien to this world, or has this become home to you?

    Are You An Alien? Hebrews 11:8-10, 13-16 What is an alien? What characterizes an alien? 1. They look Different 2. They Act Different 3. They talk different 4. They are from another world 5. They are going to another world A lot of ink has been spilled in the debate from historians and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Sunday: Fun Day Or Son Day

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 2, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,548 views

    Faithful Christians must make a commitment to the Lord’s Day. I used this as a New Year’s sermon.

    Introduction: A. Let’s begin this morning with a few quotes for the New Year. 1. “A New Year’s resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other,” Author Unknown. Certainly pessimistic, but often true. 2. “Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Transfiguration

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Feb 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,381 views

    When we recognize, internalize, and externalize Jesus Christ in our lives, we too become transfigured.

    Additional Scripture: Exodus 34:29-35 and 1 Corinthians 12:27-13:13 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) When I saw our Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Money Matters Series

    Contributed by Robert Odle on May 13, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,071 views

    Developing godly character requires that we eliminate all that competes with God for first place. Money is, by far, the most powerful force that competes with God in our lives.

    Character Counts! Money Matters (1 Timothy 6:17-19) Theme: A godly character keeps itself free from the love of money. Purpose: What do I want to happen in the hearer when I preach this sermon? A. Increased knowledge. After I preach this sermon, the hearer should be able to state ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Lion Is Out Of His Thicket

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jan 5, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,574 views

    To strengthen the Christian life when confronted with the Devil

    PP0228 DATE THE LION IS OUT OF HIS THICKET! Jeremiah 4:5-7; 1 Peter 5:8. (Jer 4:5 KJV) "Declare ye in Judah, and publish in Jerusalem; and say, Blow ye the trumpet in the land: cry, gather together, and say, Assemble yourselves, and let us go into the defenced cities." (Jer 4:6 KJV) "Set up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Will The Real Jesus Please Stand Up. Series

    Contributed by Ken Kersten on Jan 22, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,043 views

    The first in a series on the life of Jesus through the book of John. Many things influence our perception of Jesus. This sermon attempts to open our eyes to the real Jesus vs. the Jesus we may have perceived him to be.

    Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up John 1:1-18 The other day as I sat at my desk I was talking on the phone, communicating by Instant Messenger and answering email all at the same time. I also had the radio playing in the background. It was during this time that I glanced down at my Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christian Unity

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 19, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 12,189 views

    sermon on Christain unity

    CHRISTIAN UNITY PHILIPPIANS 2:1-4 01/25/95 You all remember the show that had Mr. Professor on it or was it Mr. Wizard, I don’t know. Anyway one of those shows had this guy on it who took a glass beaker with which had a small neck, and then it came down and enlarged to about seven inches or so ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    A Case For Christian Schools

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 6, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,837 views

    Christian Education determines the future of a young mind. A child’s up bringing and Christian education will shape a Biblical world view and mind set. The Bible makes it clear that training in the ways of the Lord is essential so that children don’t grow

    A Case for Supporting Christian Schools Thesis: Christian Education determines the future of a young mind. A child’s up bringing and Christian education will shape a Biblical world view and mind set. The Bible makes it clear that training in the ways of the Lord is essential so that children don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Holy

    Contributed by Stephen Georgeson on May 31, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,727 views

    Peter exhorts us to be holy and not to be conformed to the passions of our former ignorance.

    This is the seventh part of our series in the book of 1 Peter, an epistle written to believers in the first century, who were spread out throughout the region of Asia Minor. Peter is encouraging them and reminding them to keep their eyes focused on God and the things of God in the midst of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    O Little Town Of Bethlehem

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,617 views

    This was written for the second week in Advent and focuses on the differences that the events in Bethlehem made in the lives of some

    Wow, the second week of Advent, and as we were reminded earlier the second candle to be lit on the advent wreath is the Bethlehem candle. And it brings our focus to bear on the town of Bethlehem, the birth place of Jesus. We sing about it in Little Town of Bethlehem and Once in Royal David’s City ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah Who Serves Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,178 views

    At the center of all true disciples of Jesus is the heart of a servant.

    A Messiah Who Serves Text: Matthew 12:15-21 Introduction 1. Illustration: Martin of Tours was a Roman soldier and a Christian. One cold winter day, as he was entering a city, a beggar stopped him and asked for alms. Martin had no money; but the beggar was blue and shivering with cold and Martin ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Unfinished Task

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,285 views

    The unfinished task of the Great Commission.

    If you have never really accepted Jesus as your personal Savior, would you do it right now? Do not delay or put it off. If you would like to receive Christ by faith, pray this simple prayer in your heart: THE UNFINISHED TASK By Jerry Falwell I. THE GREAT COMMISSION IS A GREAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Exorcist Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 2, 2011
     | 3,948 views

    In this closing message of the 3-part Episodes series, Dave looks at Jesus' healing of a demon-possessed man and explains the deep relevance of this passage to our lives in the 21st century

    The Exorcist Episodes, prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church October 3, 2010 Mark 5:1-15 (NIV) 1 They went across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes. 2 When Jesus got out of the boat, a man with an evil spirit came from the tombs to meet him. 3 This man lived in the tombs, and no one could ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist