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  • Neil Lieder avatar

    Learn To Drive Series

    Contributed by Neil Lieder on Feb 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,489 views

    Learn to Drive Series Intro. is the first sermon in a series encouraging personal spiritual growth starting with salvation and ending with spiritual maturity.

    (Praise Team – “On the Road Again”) Learn to Drive Isaiah 43:19 Learn to drive is our theme for our Church this year. Tonight I want to show you some things that may convict you and some things that will encourage you. Jesus taught in riddles, and if you listen to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do We Really Believe?

    Contributed by David Trexler on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,981 views

    This sermon challenges our claim to believe. The thought process was started by a wonderful sermon submitted by David Moore entitled The Hard Gospel.

    Sermon for Mark 10:17-31 October 15th 2006 I’m one of people that can’t seem to shut their brain off in the evening. The other night my mind was churning because someone had mentioned to someone that pastor lately had been preaching a “hard” gospel. My puny little mind wandered to a time when I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Is Jesus Really Divine? Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 4, 2006
     | 3,116 views

    Using the DaVinci Code as a starting point for demonstrating Jesus really is the divine Son of God, and why this is important for us today.

    Last week I began this sermon series called Counterfeit Christianity because of my concerns over how easily people across this country and around world have been led astray by believing some of the claims made about the Christian faith by a fictional book called The Da Vinci Code. My hope is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Get Out Of The Boat

    Contributed by Bobby Hawk on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 217 ratings
     | 30,603 views

    God has called each one of us to do great things. And it all starts when we get out of the boat.

    “Get Out of the Boat” Matthew 14:22-33 Opening: (The Disciples Version of the Story) It was the next night. They had gathered together as usual. Peter, of course, was running late. A crowd of friends had joined the group for dinner. Then Matthew brought up the story. “Last night Peter made a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Church And Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 91 ratings
     | 13,696 views

    This sermon started when I was in Preaching Class, and it evolved into this. I preached this sermon my first Sunday at my church.

    I’m a “dunker.” Not with a basketball, as I am only 5’9”, but rather with chocolate chip cookies. There is nothing quite like the chocolate chip cookie. They come in all shapes and sizes, but they are very similar in how they are made. There is the flour, sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla and, of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Easter Sunday 2004

    Contributed by Tex Cox on Apr 19, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 11,528 views

    To get us started off for the morning, I would like to share a few things that you should never do in Church:

    Easter Sunday – April 11, 2004 To get us started off for the morning, I would like to share a few things that you should never do in Church: 6. Never ask an usher to break a $20. 5. Never do a cannonball in the baptismal tank. 4. Never hold a church business meeting on Super Bowl ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Thankful Spirit Series

    Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,586 views

    Why do people serve God? People serve the Lord from many motives. We will start by learning the thankful spirit.

    The Marks of True Spiritual Service 1 A Thankful Spirit Why do people serve God? People serve the Lord from many motives. Some serve out of legalistic effort, as a means of earning salvation and God’s favor. Some serve the Lord for fear that, if they do not, they will incur His disfavor and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Can Expand The Ministry Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jul 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,308 views

    Ephesus has had a strong start that defined their identity. What defines our identity and how does it motivate our actions?

    God can expand the ministry Ephesus - Years 2 - 4 Acts 19:9-10; Acts 19:26-27; 1 Corinthians 16:8-9 Ephesus has had a strong start that defined their identity • Competent church planters • Personal discipleship • Paul’s and Apollos’ dynamic work among them Following this vital groundwork, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Gradually

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 2, 2014
     | 4,389 views

    Moses preparation for the iconic job of leading a gigantic team of 6 lakh people started while he was three months old!

    Gradually! Psalm 37:23”The steps of a man are established by the LORD, when he delights in his way..” God takes you through from one level to another gradually! Did you hear me say gradually? Yes……gradually! He is in no hurry! God prepares you for the higher level while ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Desire To Destroy Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 5, 2011
     | 4,929 views

    We need to be very careful when we start to speak evil of another! Our speech will reveal a lot about us.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • As we have been embarking on our journey through James, we have seen a lot of stuff that the church was dealing with. • As we have examined the various subjects, it seems clear that over time not a lot has changes. • People will always have things ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Diving Deeper Into Life Series

    Contributed by Samuel Wilder on Oct 18, 2011
     | 7,859 views

    We need to start living life as the precious gift from God it truly is. Deeper living from a deeper understanding!

    This past Wednesday, Scott Evans Dekraai, got out of his car in Seal Beach (CA) shot a man who was sitting in his SUV talking on his cell phone then entered a beauty salon where his ex-wife worked and opened fire, shooting at point blank his ex-wife and eight other people. Six died immediately, two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    A Brave New Church Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 24, 2009
     | 5,474 views

    As the church develops some amazing things naturally start to happen. Look at some of the incredible things that are going on with this brave new church.

    4. The Book of Acts June 14th, 2009 A Brave new Church The one thing that has always impressed me about beggars is that they know how to make money. I don’t mean that to be insulting I really don’t it is impressive. I remember a few years ago I was in my office working and this car pulled up. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Michael West avatar

    Victrory Sweet Victory

    Contributed by Michael West on Nov 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,699 views

    A sermon to encourage the church to pick up and get on with God’s call, ditching old mind sets and to start relying on God

    July 13th, 2008 River of Life Ministries Pastor Michael West Sermon: Victory, Sweet Victory Scripture: II Chronicles 20 Victory. Ever thought about it? Maybe it’s in sports, or war, team against team, but ever think about victory for you? In your everyday ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    The Parable Of The Unmerciful Servant Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,409 views

    The key to forgiveness is to stop focusing on what others have done to me and start focusing on what God has done for me.

    [To receive free, weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] TWO DEBTS There are three main characters in this parable: • The king represents GOD. • The servant represents US. • The fellow servant represents the people who WRONG us. A huge debt is forgiven; a small debt is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Allen avatar

    The Man And His Message Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,272 views

    In today’s world we are surrounded by counterfeits, and the James starts his epistle by proofing his genuiness and encouraging his readers.

    The Man and His Message James 1:1 Intro Counterfeiting is a major problem in our society. Forged credit cards, jewelry, works of art, and virtually everything else of value is passed off as a genuine to deceive the unwary. Consequently, valuable commodities must be carefully examined to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist