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  • Kerry Bauman avatar

    The Fellowship Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Aug 25, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,751 views

    This message looks at how we obtain, lose, restore and sustain fellowship in the body of Christ

    Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds The Fellowship of the Church Text: 1 John 1:1-10 Introduction: In 1773, the young pastor of a poor church in Wainsgate, England, was called to a large and influential church in London. John Fawcett was a powerful preacher and writer, and these skills had ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Greatest Blessing Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,893 views

    Jesus sustains us through the hardships of life to give us the greatest blessing - eternity

    The Greatest Blessing James 1:9-12 August 20, 2006 Evening Service Introduction A group of girls on a picnic in Washington State’s Cascade Range had taken a wrong trail. After spending a terrifying night in the high country, they were wandering hopelessly-cold, wet, and hungry, and convinced they ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Respond To The Christ Series

    Contributed by Luskey Green on Sep 15, 2006
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    Responding to the power and authority of Christ is fundamental to becoming a disciple of Christ.

    Introduction: Where do you go to church? What a common question! Have you really thought about the importance of this question? Does it really make any difference to anyone except you? Does it really matter whether you go to church or not? To whom does it matter? Is it an important enough ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Talk Like A Pirate... Or Not

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 18, 2006
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    Good words follow faith and good works.

    20060917 Web Site Sermon Title: Talk Like a Pirate… or Not Text: James 3:1-12 Thesis: In consistent Christian living, “good words” follow “faith” and “good works”. On Sunday, September 8, 2002, Columnist Dave Barry posted his column in the Miami Herald. He wrote, “Every now and then, some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Doctrne Of The Trinity

    Contributed by Thomas Lanthrip on Sep 20, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,932 views

    Many today within the Christian circle do not accept the doctrine of the trinity, some for the simplest of reasons: “The bible doesn’t use the word trinity” and others reject because of its profound difficulty in understanding. Either way it’s still rejec

    The Doctrine of the Trinity 1 John 5:7-8 Intro: Many today within the Christian circle do not accept the doctrine of the trinity, some for the simplest of reasons: “The bible doesn’t use the word trinity” and others reject because of its profound difficulty in understanding. Either way it’s still ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peace Sunday Series

    Contributed by John Weeks on Dec 9, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,613 views

    Basic overview of Christian Peace

    Peace Sunday – December 8, 2002 Second Sunday of Advent By John L. Weeks Pastor, Southeastern Christian Fellowship Indianapolis, Indiana Scripture: John 14: 23(Jesus replied,) "If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Pray For A Significant Life

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Nov 20, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,379 views

    We can have a siginificant life by praying always, relying on the Spirit, appealing for others and yearning for God’s glory.

    This morning, I believe millions of people, not only Filipinos and Mexicans but boxing fans all over the world, will be closely watching the final bout between Erik “El Terible” Morales and our very own Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao in the Thomas and Mack Arena, which is said to be the biggest show ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Courage Under Fire

    Contributed by Alan Stokes on Apr 22, 2001
    based on 116 ratings
     | 14,297 views

    This sermon covers the theme of courage as it relates to the example of Peter and John’s close relationship to God discussed in Acts 4.

    Members of the 4th grade class at Spring Hill Elementary School in McClean, Virginia were asked the question: "What Is Courage". Their answer was: "Having faith. Being brave. Doing something when you’re scared of it. Doing something when you think you can’t. Trying something that you’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    A Win, Win Situation Series

    Contributed by Mark Sutherlin on Apr 26, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 8,399 views

    A decision to live for Christ is a win, win situation, we cannot lose...anything!

    A WIN, WIN SITUATION... Philippians 1:21-27 April 23, 2000 – INTRODUCTION A. MAKE MISTAKES, HERE’S COUPLE. 1. Francie Davidson worked as a naval nurse when a young recruit was brought in with a severe injury. a. he routinely prepped him for surgery and gave him a release form to complete. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Redefining The Family Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,136 views

    What is God’s Family and how do you join it? Jesus redefines family, contrasts it with our earthly family and tells us how to join and what it’s like in his family.

    The idea of family is always morphing in our society. Just in the past fifty years we’ve gone from June Cleaver to Uma Thurman. In the 1950’s the woman wore pearls and waited in high heels for her man to come home so she could greet him with a martini, a paper and dinner on the table. Today in ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Company In The Valley

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 2, 2006
    based on 69 ratings
     | 14,694 views

    How can we go through hardships in life? Learn from David: (1) Accept the reality of the valleys in life, (2) watch how we respond to them, and (3) know the resources we have.

    Psalm 23:4 “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." King David is the best person to write such a psalm about the shepherd and sheep • He was a shepherd, practically from childhood ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus Loving Heart

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 4, 2007
    based on 134 ratings
     | 17,726 views

    A sermon for the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost The story of the Widow at Nain

    2nd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 5C Lectionary 10 C Luke 7:11-17 "Jesus’ Loving Heart" 11* Soon afterward he went to a city called Nain, and his disciples and a great crowd went with him. 12* As he drew near to the gate of the city, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 19, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,672 views

    Some reflections on "I am the Good Shepherd"

    Gt Dalby Methodists 20-04-08 John 10:1-21 Story: A vicar was retiring after 25 years in the parish. As he came to clear out his bedroom he found a small bowl with 5 eggs and £1,000 pounds in. Baffled he called his wife and said: Darling, what is this little basket under the bed with five eggs ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Last Supper

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,557 views

    The last supper (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Luke chapter 22 verses 14-23. Ill: In 1866 a man named Alfred who had the rare opportunity to read his own obituary. • Apparently the newspaper in Alfred’s hometown; • Mistakenly believed that he had died and prematurely published his obituary. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Evil Has A Name Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on May 11, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,259 views

    Evil has a name: sin.

    Living the Lord’s Prayer, Part-6, Mathew 6:6-13 “Evil Has a Name” Introduction “Often, when traveling among the Alps [The highways of the United States], one sees a small black [white] cross planted on a rock or on the brink of a stream or on the verge of the highway to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church