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  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    Jesus, According To Paul Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Aug 4, 2011
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     | 7,361 views

    This sermon explores the Apostle Paul's understanding of the person of Jesus Christ

    INTRODUCTION * Paul’s life before Christ and after Christ - from persecuting the church to planting churches - from arresting Christians physically to arresting unbelievers spiritually - from hindering the work of Christ to hindering the work of Satan - from being openly opposed to Christ to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Shape Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,383 views

    The shape of hope is not wishful or positive thinking, but rather action

    Romans 8:12-25 “The Shape of Hope” INTRODUCTION Some of the greatest Christian hymns are songs of hope: “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less,” “Rock of Ages,” “Oh God, Our Help in Ages Past,” and many more. Christians are a people of hope. But, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    Pause Before You Act (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 9, 2011
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    Wisdom is acting in accordance with God's revealed will. Knee-jerk reactions cause great harm. See the other sermons is this series for more details. Handouts are available on request.

    This is part 3 of a series. See the other messages for the context. III. U – Understand (Proverbs 18:13) Have I taken the time to get an understanding of the matter from every angle, every perspective? Do I fully understand the circumstances? ILLUS: Television shows have for decades used ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Positional Thinking: Victory From Defeat Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 14, 2011
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    The world wants us to think positive. This leads to separation from God and others. God wants us to think positionally. We are seated in Christ Jesus according to His finished work. Joshua and his generals were positive they could take AI. However, t

    Intro: An interesting way to begin this morning is to talk about Ai and its meaning. I believe last week I informed you that Ai means heap of stones or heaping ruin. It was first mentioned in Genesis 12.8 and 13.3 in regard to the place that Abraham chose to pitch his tent. We are told that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First Things First Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 28, 2010
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     | 5,421 views

    The second in our series on the book of Genesis. In this sermon we begin with a look at the first two verses of chapter one.

    Genesis (2) (First Things First) Text: Genesis 1:1-2 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Last Sunday when we looked at this passage we saw that Moses wanted to make it clear to us that it was God and God alone that was responsible for creation. We also talked about how God created all that exists ex ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How Long?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 1, 2010
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     | 4,160 views

    How long will it take us to not only listen to the voice of Christ; but also, to act like we actually hear Christ speak?

    How Long? John 10: 22 - 30 Intro: One of the hymns I remember from my childhood came to me when I read this passage of scripture. It is “How Long Has It Been.” The opening words of the hymn are “How long has it been since you talked with the Lord . . .” I connected ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Tragedy Of A Profitless Life

    Contributed by John Perry on May 15, 2010
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    What will your life amount to? The parable of the talents is a parable about life, a parable about the fact that we've got to do something with life, a parable about the fact that a life not put to good use is a life lost!

    Bunbury Fri pm Men’s D/S “The tragedy of a profitless life” Intro: *** There was a story about a man who died & when they were winding up his estate it was discovered that in his will he wanted his estate left to the devil! Since the estate involved a property the executors of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hey You Have A Call

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 3, 2010
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    God calls all men to repent but not all except.

    HEY YOU HAVE A CALL John 11:20Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house. 21 Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. 22 But I know, that even now, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Invitation To A Conference Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 8, 2010
     | 6,022 views

    Study of the book of Isaiah, Chapter 1. God calls men together to be changed -- just as He is calling us today. Will we respond? What is keeping us from hearing and doing?

    Invitation to a Conference Isaiah 1:18 Introduction - Isaiah was a prophet for his time, but this entire book is relevant to today - Over the next few messages we are going to examine Isaiah and his words - Today church, is the day we need to take this to heed, prayerfully we will - Often times, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    “daniel Y Sus Amigos…jóvenes A Prueba De Fuego” Series

    Contributed by Kelly Cabrera on Jul 4, 2010
    based on 49 ratings
     | 168,444 views

    Si buscamos en nuestra Biblia ejemplo de jóvenes que impactaron su generación es seguro que Daniel y sus amigos surgirán en nuestro pensamiento.Veamos algunas características de un joven de impacto a través de la historia de estos jóvenes.

    “Daniel y sus Amigos…Jóvenes a Prueba de Fuego” I. INTRODUCCIÓN IMPACTO: choque violento que deja huella en su entorno. Si buscamos en nuestra Biblia ejemplo de jóvenes que impactaron su generación es seguro que Daniel y sus amigos surgirán en nuestro pensamiento. Quiero ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Bruce Rzengota avatar

    Thanksgiving 101: Back To The Basics

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 4, 2010
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     | 4,201 views

    TRUE THANKSGIVING BEGINS WITH RENEWING A SPIRITUAL BASIS FOR THE HOLIDAY.

    Thanksgiving 101: Back to the Basics November 21, 2010 Psalm 100 WASHINGTON’S PROCLAMATION Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor, and Whereas ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Tom Owen avatar

    Eternity Is Now Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010
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     | 6,204 views

    Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

    [2] How long is eternity? Think about it. Just how long is eternity? Can we even wrap our minds around how immeasurable the eons of time will be in eternity? I think we’re such a time-obsessed culture that it’s hard for us to imagine anything besides finite time. Think about it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Langley avatar

    Celebrating Jesus Every Day

    Contributed by Rodney Langley on Dec 18, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,707 views

    The birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is a wondrous event and we celebrate that great day on December 25 of each year. On Easter, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus from the dead: his victory over sin and death. I submit to you this morning

    Celebrating Jesus Every Day I Thessalonians 5:12-24 Rodney Langley Introduction The birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is a wondrous event and we celebrate that great day on December 25 of each year. On Easter, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus from the dead: his victory over sin and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    New Year - New You

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 23, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 14,037 views

    As we enter a New Year lets pause and think about some keys to successful living; Evaluation, Elimination, Concentration and Determination.

    NEW YEAR – NEW YOU An elderly man moved into a retirement community. It wasn’t long until he had made a number of friends among the other residents. There was one lady he was especially attracted to and she was attracted to him, also. They spent a lot of time together. Finally one ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    A Lot At Stake Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,806 views

    Biblical truth is easily misunderstood, especially when people have pre-existing agendas. The early church had to grapple with controversy and theological confusion, just as we do today.The issue at hand was this: do gentiles have to first become Jews bef

    A Lot At Stake (Acts 15:1-5) 1. This past week, the heating contractor came in to service the boiler that heats this auditorium. 2. My instructions. Turn off Wed. night. Best way: a single-fuse fuse box in boiler room. 3. But there were complications; the Security company called…11:30 and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible