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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    "A Messiah Who Teaches Part 1: If Looks Could Kill" Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 15, 2009
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     | 4,890 views

    Jesus teaches us that the way to keep from murder is to deal with our anger before it gets out of control.

    A Messiah Who Teaches Part 1: If Looks Could Kill Text: Matt. 5:21-26 Introduction 1. Illustration: A young girl who was writing a paper for school came to her father and asked, "Dad, what is the difference between anger and exasperation?" The father replied, "It is mostly a matter of degree. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Overcoming The World

    Contributed by Anthony Perry on Apr 19, 2009
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    This message describes what Christ and the author of 1 John means when they talk of Christians having the power to overcome the World.

    1 John 5: 1-10 Overcoming The World I have heard there are only three kinds of people in the world. There are the “I wills”, the “I won’ts,” and the “I can’ts.” The “I will do it” people accomplish and overcome every obstacle in their way; the “I won’t do it” folks oppose everything and make ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Salvation Superhighway

    Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Apr 21, 2009
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     | 6,442 views

    Through Jesus is the only way to heaven. All other ways are dead ends adn we need Him to lead us through the journey of life.

    Isaiah 35:3-10 reads, “Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees. Say to those who are fearful-hearted, be strong, do not fear! Behold your God will come with a vengeance, with the recompense of God; He will come and save you. Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Job's Three Friends, What They Got Right

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Mar 30, 2010
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    Job's three friends spoke to him throughout the book of Job. Much of what they said was wrong and hurtful. However, their initial reaction was one that we all should pay attention to.

    Introduction The story of Job is one that has been talked about through the ages. This one man, lost so much, in such a short period of time, and still found a way to move on with his life. But, he didn’t do it alone. When we talk about the book of Job, we normally talk about his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Entering By The Front Door

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 31, 2010
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    Annual Theme sermon for 1989. Some of us have entered the fold by the back doors, for all the wrong reasons. We need to get that right, and then obey the Lord's invitation to bring others to the only door to the only fold.

    One day as we/were here in the church building we heard a loud banging noise, as if somebody were trying to get inside the building. It was an insistent loud knocking, but at first we couldn't find out where it was coming from. Our secretary went down the hallway to the door on the alley, but it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Is Not Here, But Is Risen

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 2, 2010
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    The Resurrection exhibits God's love for us.

    Text: “Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the first-fruits of those who have fallen asleep” (1 Corinthians 15a:20) Jerusalem – OBITUARY – 33 A.D. Calvary-Jesus Christ 33, of Nazareth, died Friday on Mount Calvary, also known as Golgotha, the place of the skull. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Hope Overwhelms Disappointment

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 7, 2010
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    God crushes sin’s disheartening effects with future hope.

    Scripture Introduction It has been said that nothing in the world arouses more false hope that the first four hours on a diet! We do not need any more false hope, but we do need hope! The National Association of Basketball Coaches presents four “Guardians of the Game” awards each year: for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Stormy Transformation

    Contributed by Jeffrey Powell on Apr 7, 2010
     | 4,140 views

    : God demonstrated resurrection power to His disciples but their immediate response did not reproduce His power in them. It was only when they followed in obedience that they too received that power. God is still in the miracle working business today.

    I'm having amnesia and déjà vu at the same time. I think I've forgotten this before. A Stormy Transformation Text: John 20 & Acts 4; Luke 16 A man named Carl and his wife were ready to get a divorce. They had each had affairs and had completely destroyed their trust in one another. Carl sincerely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Cook avatar

    Attitude Determines Altitude

    Contributed by David Cook on Aug 22, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,225 views

    Sharpen your attitude in the Lord and avoid complancency.

    The goal of my sermon this morning is to help you make an attitude adjustment in your outlook on life and walk with the Lord. * In 1977, in Tallahassee, FL, Laura Shultz, who was 63 at the time, picked up the back end of a Buick to get it off her grandson’s arm. Before that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    May The Lord Bless You And Clear The Way

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 16, 2008
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     | 11,661 views

    Our text tells us how the Lord blesses us and others. 1- May the Lord clear your way 2- May the Lord increase your love 3- May the Lord strengthen your heart

    INTRO.- ILL.- A 4-year-old boy who was asked to return thanks before Christmas dinner. The family members bowed their heads in expectation. He began his prayer, thanking God for all his friends, naming them one by one. Then he thanked God for Mommy, Daddy, brother, sister, Grandma, Grandpa, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When God Doesn't Make Sense Series

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Oct 20, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,039 views

    When God doesn’t make sense, He’s on the move.

    There are two kinds of rollercoaster riders. The first kind gets in the car with hesitation and fear. They white-knuckle the lap bar in a death grip and either sit there in complete silence or scream their heads off the entire time. In this case, the rollercoaster produced anxiety and nausea. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    You Can Have The Anointing Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 24, 2008
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     | 8,837 views

    The anointing of the Holy Spirit is for you and for now.

    October 26, 2008 Morning Worship Text: 1 John 2:20-27 Subject: Receiving the Promises of God Part 4 Title: You Can Have The Anointing I used to get together with Charlotte’s brothers and brothers-in-law and nephews once a year to play golf. None of us were very good – some of us just not as ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Examining Our Roots

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 26, 2008
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     | 8,982 views

    Being tooted in God’s Word and Will results in a blessed life.

    Title: Examining Our Roots Text: Psalm 1 The Big Idea: Being rooted in God results in a blessed life. Introduction Roots… in 1977 we were introduced to the Roots made for TV Mini-Series based on the book written by Alex Haley. It is the story of an American family that began in the year ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Easter

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 27, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 51,989 views

    Easter sermon

    First Baptist Church The Reality of Jesus March 23, 2008 Luke 21:1-12 Let me start out with a riddle ~~ A man lives on the 10th floor of a building. Every day he takes the elevator down to the ground floor in order to leave the building. When he returns home he takes the elevator to the 6th ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Challenge Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by David Baeder on May 8, 2011
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     | 11,314 views

    Lesson five in a 15 lesson series on discipleship.

    Discipleship The Challenge of Discipleship Sunday, May 09 , 2010 am Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 ESV Introduction: In his book, Amusing Ourselves to Death, Neil Postman writes, “I believe I am not mistaken in saying that Christianity is a demanding and serious religion. When it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ