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  • Steve Bond avatar

    Exponential Joy Series

    Contributed by Steve Bond on Oct 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,405 views

    Does our faith show us how tomeet any and every situation...and come out on top? From slight adjustment to major makeover the Bible guides our steps. Attitude is key.

    In his excellent book, Laugh Again, Pastor Chuck Swindoll relates a true story that illustrates the innocence of childhood. One evening a grandmother was spending time with a very precocious granddaughter The little girl looked up and asked, “How old are you Grandma?” The woman was startled and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How God Met My Deepest Needs Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,298 views

    Twelth in a series from Ephesians. God met my deepest needs that I could do nothing about.

    It seems like so long since we last visited Paul’s letter to the church at Ephesus. In reality it was only a two week hiatus, but what a great two weeks those were! On Easter I know many of you had a chance to take part in one or both of our services. At the Sunrise Service, we looked at how the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The "S" Word: Husbands And Wives Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 30, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,057 views

    God gave us marriage as a picture of Christ’s love for His church. We faithfully show the world His love for us in the way we accurately display that picture in our marital submission.

    1. Marital submission is about a mutual position 2. Marital submission is about a marvelous preparation 3. Marital submission is about a mysterious picture EPHESIANS 5:22-33 On June 14, 2000, Southern Baptists created a firestorm of controversy. Leaders of our convention were all over the TV ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Cole avatar

    Our Duty To One Another

    Contributed by Jason Cole on May 7, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 41,936 views

    The Bible speaks of many "one anothers", and these should be considered as our duties. Often times we are so focused on self that we fail to look towards others. We need to put others even above ourselves.

    Our Duty to One Another Introduction: In today’s world we are very private. We like to keep our business to ourselves and we are very comfortable without anyone interfering with our personal business. When someone does decide to attempt to get themselves involved in our business we call them ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steven Chapman avatar

    How To Be Like God Series

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on May 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,335 views

    A person takes on the characteristics of the family to which he or she belongs. In this text Paul, shares at least three ways that we are to imitate God.

    How To Be Like God Ephesians 5:1-14 It is for me the most memorable scene of the movie. Pongo is watching out the window as a stream of people pass by heading toward the park. Each passing pet look like their owners. When a couple have been together for a long time. They begin to look like one ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The "S" Word: Parents And Children Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on May 9, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 28,971 views

    Paul continues his expansion on the concept of submission he introduced in verse 21 by describing what it should look like in the parent / child relationship.

    1. A Spirit-filled home requires submissive children (6:1-3) a. Submissive children obey their parents (6:1) b. Submissive children honor their parents (6:2) c. Submissive children bless their parents (6:3) 2. A Spirit-filled home requires submissive parents (6:4) a. Parents who are submissive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be A Champion For Christ!

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,603 views

    How to face the giants in our world today.

    Be a Champion for Christ! 1 Samuel 17:15-47 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - April 29, 2007 *David went out to face the giant... -And there are even bigger giants in our world today. *A big part of the problem is mass media. By the time the average American child reaches 17, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hypocrisy Series

    Contributed by Susan Blader on May 13, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,373 views

    Hypocrisy is a struggle for all who are sinners; it brings dishonor to God; and it destroys our witness.

    Hypocrisy A Sermon on Romans 2:17-24 In his book, The Jesus I Never Knew, Philip Yancey tells a story about a Bible study he was teaching on the person of Christ. The class began discussing how the hypocritical legalism of the church turned off non-believers. Then they began to ‘swap war ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Do You Want To Be Free Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007
     | 5,664 views

    This is a complete Good Friday service, with Scripture and readings and songs.

    Good Friday Service – April 14, 2006 Welcome; instructions Invitation to worship; time of silence “Message of the Cross” “A Dark Passover” – Kids’ sketch Lazarus: John 11:37-44 37But some of them said, "Could not he who opened the eyes of the blind man have kept this man from dying?" Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be A Champion For Christ! - Part 2

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 18, 2007
     | 3,732 views

    God wants you to be a champion for Him, and you can be. Here’s how...

    Be a Champion for Christ! - Part 2 Exodus 3:1-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - May 6, 2007 *Of all the heroes in the Old Testament, nobody stands out more than Moses. We see him leading the Children of Israel across the Red Sea on dry ground. We see him on the mountain with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Memorial Day - Will They Find Us Faithful?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 25, 2007
    based on 62 ratings
     | 61,075 views

    I believe we are surrounded by a greater cloud of witnesses than we will ever know ... We are the recipients of the faith, testimony & sacrifices made by unnumbered multitudes who have blazed the path before us.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND CCF, SILOAM SPRINGS, AR A. Tomorrow is officially designated as a holiday marked in many communities by a variety of solemn observances. All across the United States people will gather in parks & cemeteries to commemorate what this day symbolizes. Bands will play, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Rexroat avatar

    The Friendship Of David And Jonathan Series

    Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Jul 31, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 25,934 views

    A look at an example of the friendship between David and Jonathan.

    We talked last week a little bit about music and how powerful a medium it is so I thought that we would start out today with a little bit of a game...we’re going to be talking today about friendship and loyalty so let me ask you a question...name some songs where friendship is a theme. Think of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Thank God For Teachers!

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,386 views

    The best way to honor your teacher is to live out the truths they are teaching you.

    Thank God for Teachers! Galatians 6:1-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - July 29, 2007 *We are not always as grateful as we ought to be. Here’s part of a quiz Richard Burkey put together to help measure your gratitude. *Question 1: You are in the 10 item, cash only line with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Richardson avatar

    Where Are You Going With Your Faith?

    Contributed by David Richardson on Aug 11, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,807 views

    Where are You going with your faith? Have you ever asked yourself that question? Have you ever stopped and wondered just what direction your spiritual life is going, or what direction your faith is aimed?

    Title: Where are You going with your faith? 1 John 5:4b “…This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.” Introduction: Where are You going with your faith? Have you ever asked yourself that question? Have you ever stopped and wondered just what direction your spiritual life is ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Meeting God Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,693 views

    We have a strange story, that many of us have heard before, of a man in ancient Mesopotamia, the town of Haran, who hears from God one day. We don’t get any details about how God spoke to him, only that God told him to do something. His encounter with

    Encountering God Part 9 – Meeting God Review of previous weeks We have looked at how and why we encounter God in worship and the importance of making that our priority when we gather together for corporate worship. Our top priority must be “to encounter God.” If you meet Him here then you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist