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  • Scott Epperson avatar

    Why Do You Smite Me Now?

    Contributed by Scott Epperson on Nov 15, 2006
     | 2,115 views

    Sermon warns us that if we forsake Christ we forsake our only hope to save us from our deserving judgment.

    WHY DO YOU SMITE ME NOW? Heb 6:1 Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, Heb 6:2 Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Rooted In Charcter Series

    Contributed by Greg Vesely on Mar 31, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,794 views

    God wants us to be known for our Godly character that exemplifies our faith, hope, and love to one another. So let’s be Rooted in our Character. You are known by your character. So what does your look like? Only YOU can answer that.

    Title: Rooted in Character Thesis: You are known by your character so what does yours look like? Scripture Passage: Colossians 1:1-8 INTRO: This morning I’m excited to kick off this summer’s Rooted series. Yes I said” Rooted”, like a tree. We all need to be grounded * rooted in the soil God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Making A Positive Impact For Jesus

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,372 views

    John the Baptist made a big impact on many people. This sermon encourages people to make a positive impact (for Jesus) upon people, and not simply to be going through the motions

    Just occasionally we come across someone who makes a big impact upon us. Early in my life John Stainer made an impact upon me. At the time he had a big bushy beard – a bit like I imagine John the Baptist. John was my Sunday school teacher (John Stainer that is, not the Baptist), and he made an ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Why We Can't Lighten Up

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 10, 2008
     | 2,454 views

    Everyone tells us to "lighten up." But the serious believer, looking around at a dying world, just can’t do it.

    Passage: 2 Timothy 4:1-8 Intro: Read Paul Simon lyrics from “Have a Good Time” (You can get these on the web) 1. it’s an idea we hear a lot. 2. “lighten up” “Are we having fun yet?”` 3. we all like to laugh, and laughter and joy are good things. 4. but for some people, there is a sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Lamb, The Lion, The Eagle, And The Hen

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 16, 2008
    based on 26 ratings
     | 11,711 views

    Four metaphors that depict various aspects of our Lord’s relationship to all who believe in Him.

    THE LAMB, THE LION, THE EAGLE, AND THE HEN "They conquered him (Satan) by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they did not love their lives in the face of death.” Revelation 12:11 (HCSB) The title of today’s sermon gives us four metaphors that depict various aspects of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remember Who Is In Charge Series

    Contributed by Larry Finley on Sep 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,287 views

    God is always at work.

    REMEMBER WHO IS IN CHARGE! 8/26/09 Esther 6:1-14 1. Always Remember – God IS AT WORK! a. Paul Harvey - story of God’s providential care bomber > island of Guam = Kokura, Japan, deadly cargo. clouds covered the target area, circled - fuel -danger point., frustrated - right over primary ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing For Battle Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Oct 9, 2009
     | 3,408 views

    We move on to the shoes and shield, without it we are not prepared for the battle the devil is bringing to our family and community.

    The Battle Plan Part 3 The Shield and the Boots. Continuing with being prepared for battle, we move on to the shield and the boots. Once the breastplate has been fitted into position, the soldier puts on his strong army boots or caligae. Josephus described them as "shoes thickly studded with sharp ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Kingdom Of Christ

    Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Nov 21, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,262 views

    Sermon for Christ the King Sunday

    From the first to the last, from the beginning to the end, we come today this Sunday, the last day of the year! Now I know that we could normally look upon the 31st December as the last day, but this is Christ the King, Sunday, it is the last of our lectionary year as next Sunday is the first in ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    God Shall Be My God Series

    Contributed by Thomas Black on Sep 6, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,970 views

    God can restore broken relationships with other people... and himself.

    I want us to take a brief walk through this chapter in Genesis 33. Of course, in context it follows the three days covered in Genesis 32 in which Jacob finds out his brother is coming to meet him with 400 men. The rest of that chapter is wrapped up in Jacob’s human attempts and frailties to undo ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ark Baptism Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 24, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,667 views

    Baptism is a ritual that points in several directions.

    Ark Baptism (I Peter 3:20b-22) 1. When it comes to church, some people cannot stay put. One balmy day in the South Pacific, a navy ship espied smoke coming from one of three huts on an uncharted island. ?Upon arriving at the shore they were met by a shipwreck survivor. He said, "I’m so glad ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Do You Need An Extreme Makeover?

    Contributed by James Lowe on Oct 17, 2006
    based on 144 ratings
     | 21,887 views

    God can change your life.

    you need an extreme makeover? 2 Cor. 5:17 “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” Most of you have seen the television program called “Extreme Makeover.” It’s where they take these people who aren’t happy with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Dealing With Conflict Series

    Contributed by Dennis Cummins on Oct 18, 2006
     | 3,242 views

    This can be viewed on Itunes podcast or Video cast under ExperienceChurch.tv or viewed online at www.experiencechurch.tv. Conflict is inevitable within the church, so how do we deal with it.

    American Idols - The Progression of an Idol Exodus 20:4-5 (New Living Translation) 4"Do not make idols of any kind, whether in the shape of birds or animals or fish. 5You must never worship or bow down to them, for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God who will not share your affection with any ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Perks Of Being Chosen

    Contributed by Michael De Rosa on Jan 2, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,902 views

    to show the church how to allow God’s word to so richly dwell I them that they will relate well with one another, for Christ tells us that if His name is lifted up He will draw all people to himself

    Introduction One of the greatest experiences we can ever have is to get along with one another. One of the greatest thoughts we can ever embrace is that God not only wants the same thing but gives us the tools to do it. Today I want us to explore part of God’s word for us that shows us just ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Joanna Beveridge avatar

    The Call To Discipleship

    Contributed by Joanna Beveridge on Feb 2, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,449 views

    If we want to be Jesus’ disciples, we must accept his supreme authority as Lord over every part of our lives.

    In today’s readings we have 2 examples of ordinary people coming face to face with the power of God. Firstly, we have Isaiah’s powerful and compelling vision of an encounter with God in the Temple, in which God’s might and majesty are powerfully displayed. Isaiah must have been completely ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Building The Church Series

    Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,683 views

    This is the first message of a 5 part sermon series on the mission of our church.

    INTRODUCTION: Mission Statement: The Redeeming River Church is a family of believers committed to preaching the cross with conviction, reaching the lost with compassion, and equipping the saints with the Word! Three results of not understanding the Mission. 1. Plateaued Growth - growth seems to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God