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  • Clark Tanner avatar

    The Word Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 22, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,479 views

    God’s Word will do God’s work, in you, and through you.

    “For the word of the cross is to those who are perishing foolishness, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the cleverness of the clever I will set aside”. Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Snare Of Freedom Series

    Contributed by David Holderman on Jul 23, 2004
    based on 137 ratings
     | 10,239 views

    When the U.S. left Godly paths and principles and wrote and legislated God out of existence, we merely gained prodigal freedom. If we are ever to regain Godly freedom, we must return to our beginning foundation: God!

    Purpose: When the U.S. left Godly paths and principles and wrote and legislated God out of existence, we merely gained prodigal freedom. If we are ever to regain Godly freedom, we must return to our beginning foundation: God! Introduction: Once upon a time… (Tell the narrative of the prodigal ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Have More Than We Think

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 2,739 views

    THis is a stewardship sermon that we preached together as a team for a keynote address.

    We Have More Than We Think 05/01/2004 Text 2 Corin 8:1-9 Eccl. 11:1-6, Act 4:31- 37 Stewardship Training Toby “ Well how did your Stewardship Drive For Missions Go Last Week.” Rick Well I told the congregation, “I spent a lot of time in prayer seeking the Lord. I am happy to tell you the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Mobilizing For Ministry Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003
    based on 91 ratings
     | 33,265 views

    The beauty of Christianity is that believers have been redeemed for a reason, converted to a cause, and saved to serve. This morning we’re going to take a look at the second key lifestyle ingredient of the early church ­ they were mobilized for ministry.

    Making an Impact: Mobilizing for Ministry These are actual excerpts from the classified sections of city newspapers. Are you illiterate? Write today for help. Alterations Shop. We do not tear your clothing with machinery. We do it carefully by hand. Auto Repair Service. Try us once; you’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Scandal Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003
    based on 708 ratings
     | 111,269 views

    Grace is scandalous. It’s hard to accept, hard to believe, and hard to receive. Grace shocks us in what it offers. It is truly not of this world. It frightens us with what it does for sinners.

    (MacArthur’s New Testament Commentary was used in preparing this message.) The Scandal of Grace In this series, we’ve been learning about the topic of grace. As we look at how Jesus dealt with people and at some of His parables, we’re discovering that these “Grace Encounters” radically ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Just God Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 15,673 views

    Justice is not an external system to which God tries to adhere. He didn’t have to go to law school or get a TV courtroom to learn how to apply the law. His justice comes out of his inner being and is based on His holiness, His truthfulness, and His righ

    Our Just God This past Monday I had the opportunity to play “Mr. Mom” while Beth attended a conference in Chicago. There is no doubt in my mind that Beth has a more difficult job than I do! My greatest challenge came late morning when I was trying to give our baby Megan a bottle. Since Beth is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Who Is God?"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 16, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 33,130 views

    A systematic devotional study

    When I was a boy I remember my father describing the God he grew up with. That God was a muscular, white-haired, bearded, royal figure, sitting on His golden throne sporting a scowl and just waiting for my father to make a mistake. Not long ago I saw a list of responses a class of children ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    How To Pray With Humility Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 20, 2003
    based on 221 ratings
     | 102,855 views

    This morning we’re going to focus on how to pray with humility. Most of us are much better at excusing our sins and failures than we are at confessing them. We’re quick to point out other peoples’ mistakes, but we have a hard time admitting when we’ve b

    How to Pray with Humility This morning we’re going to focus on how to pray with humility. Most of us are much better at excusing our sins and failures than we are at confessing them. We’re quick to point out other peoples’ mistakes, but we have a hard time admitting when we’ve blown it. Here are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What We Are Called To Be Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2003
    based on 158 ratings
     | 51,720 views

    Jesus uses two metaphors to describe our influence in the world today. As salt, we are to make people thirsty for Jesus. As light, we have the privilege of pointing people to the true light of the world. Our challenge is to make sure we are “out of the

    What We’re Called to Be Rev. Brian Bill 2/11/01 A Peanuts cartoon showed Peppermint Patty talking to Charlie Brown in which she said, “Guess what, Chuck? The first day of school, and I got sent to the principal’s office. It was your fault, Chuck.” Charlie Brown responds, “My fault? How could ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    His Life Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 11,478 views

    Jesus came to reveal God to us. He was gentle and kind, and yet there were some things that really set Him off! At the same time, He loved a good party and was constantly looking to bring healing to lives of people. He is the revealer, the confronter,

    The Case For Christ: His Life Rev. Brian Bill 4/1/01 It’s still early but has anyone already been a victim of an April Fool’s joke? Some of you have been if you forgot to turn your clocks ahead last night! The history of April Fool’s Day is fascinating. In the 16th Century, the New Year was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Did Jesus Really Rise Again?

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 18, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,052 views

    the Passion of the Christ

    Who is the greatest defense attorney of all time? According to the Guinness Book of World Records the all time best lawyer is Sir Lionel Luckhoo who successfully defended 245 consecutive murder trials. Luckhoo is a real life Perry Mason. How does someone win 245 consecutive murder trials? You ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Signs Of The Times

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 184 ratings
     | 14,666 views

    Paul’s advice on how to respond to the signs of the times. 1- Avoid the ungodly 2- Expect the evil 3- Keep the faith

    INTRO.- Matthew 24:3-7 “As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. ‘Tell us,’ they said, ‘when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?’ Jesus answered: ‘Watch out that no one deceives you. For many will come in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Have You Offended Someone?

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 26, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,417 views

    Making a wrong relationship right.

    Matthew 5:23-26 Have You Offended Someone? Woodlawn Baptist Church March 21, 2004 Introduction I have never made it a practice of mine to preach at the problems in our church. My approach to the pulpit is normally to preach through books of the Bible or in short series in such a way that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beware Of The Snare

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 27, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 11,903 views

    A warning against the subtility of temptation. I took my inspiration from the beginning of deer season and worked it into a sermon.

    Beware of the Snare Psalms 91:1-3 – “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” “I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.” “ Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Renewed Strength Series

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Oct 6, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 28,519 views

    Lord forbid our conregation get tired and loose the Honeymoon feeling of their salvation! This sermon encourages renewed strength for weary warriors.

    Statistics from Born Again Christians: (1) Searching for purpose: 48% (2) In Too Much Debt: 40% (3) Needing New Friends: 50% (4) Stressed Out: 31% (5) Too Busy: 49% Illustrate the busy of life and how youths even grow weary. We’re tired and weary, and yet most of us still want to do things ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God