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  • Jason Cole avatar

    Living A Life Of Contentment

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 20,968 views

    we live in a society which craves more yet we are called to be content, how can we be content when we feel we need more.

    Living A Life of Contentment John Ortberg’s book "When the Game is Over It All Goes Back in the Box" was a special help and thought sparker. Introduction: There is a disease that many people have here. The men who have this disease can walk into their garage and look at their car which is less ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    All I Want For Christmas Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,055 views

    Introductory message to a series exploring the fulfillment of our God given longings. Inspired by "The Seven Longings of the Human Heart" by Mike Bickle.

    - Arrival of L.L. Bean Christmas Catalogue - Too early for Christmas? 18 months of presidential election. 60 days of Christmas cheer. - Bold claim of the past 90 days. The older I get, the more I realize what I truly want for Christmas, and in life. Here is the premise of the coming weeks: “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Thou Shalt Not Take The Name Of The Lord In Vain (Part 3 Of 8) Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Feb 15, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 15,788 views

    This study takes a look at the Ten Commandments from a New Testament perspective.

    Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord in vain. Look at Exodus 20: 7 " You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain. If you ask people what it means to take the Lord’s name in vain, the vast majority of people will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resolution Number 1: Live Free In Christ

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 18, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,584 views

    The first of a four part series entitled, ‘Four Resolutions for 2008’

    For this sermon series there is a temporary change in the public reading of scripture. I am appreciative of our worship leaders who read the main sermon text each week. (Even when they have those hard to pronounce Old Testament words in them!) (Slide 1) The reason for this change is that we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Friendship Of David And Jonathan Series

    Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Jul 31, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 25,913 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

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    "God Sends The Whirlwind" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,472 views

    Sermon 7 in a study in Hosea

    “For they sow the wind and they reap the whirlwind”. Anyone who has experienced winds strong enough to be classified as tornado or hurricane strength comes away with story after amazing story of what a profound experience it is. In our most recent memory as this sermon was being prepared, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Inspiring Intentions Incurred Ineffectiveness Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,421 views

    There was no one who was more outspoken for his Master than Peter. He was the one whom everyone could count on to stand for Jesus and define his faith in the one from Nazareth. After all, Peter was the "Rock." He was up front, a get in your face type.

    MARK 14:66-72 INSPIRING INTENTIONS INCURRED INEFFECTIVENESS I. INIMICAL: A. Impulsiveness. B. Inexplicable. C. Impasse. II. IMPEDIMENTS: A. Immaturity. B. Isolation. C. Idle. III. INDICATIVE: A. Impertinence. B. Impatience. C. Improvements. The last days of our Lord, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God Wants Us To Be . . . A Church That Serves Series

    Contributed by Joe La Rue on Feb 12, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,173 views

    A consideration of service/ministry.

    Title: God Wants Us To Be . . . A Church That Serves Series: The Church God Wants Us To Be, Sermon # 4 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 Text: Mark 10:42–45 Date Preached: February 3, 2008 Introduction A. During the early morning hours of Sunday, January 27, just one week ago ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Holy Ghost Power

    Contributed by James May on Feb 20, 2005
    based on 70 ratings
     | 40,766 views

    We need the Power of the Holy Ghost!

    HOLY GHOST POWER by Pastor Jim May Thank God I’m Saved! What a great thing it is to know that Jesus Christ has paid the price for my sin and yours! That old man has died now and I have been reborn into a brand new man by the Blood of the Lamb. Receiving the Lord Jesus Christ as your Savior is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    True Worship

    Contributed by James May on Feb 27, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 28,963 views

    What is true worship in spirit and in truth?

    TRUE WORSHIP by Pastor Jim May In Psalms 122:1 David penned these words, "I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD." Are you glad to be in House of the Lord this morning? I want you to know that you are so very welcome to come and worship with us. I am so very glad ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Salvation Comes Through Broken Pieces

    Contributed by James May on Mar 6, 2005
    based on 94 ratings
     | 39,145 views

    God will take the broken pieces of a shattered life and make them into a vessel of honor for the Kingdom of God. He often has to break us to make us what we should be.

    SALVATION COMES FROM BROKEN PIECES By Pastor Jim May How many of you know that life is not fair? Around every corner and at every crossroads in life there are dangers, disappointments, troubles, trials, sicknesses and even death awaiting those who are traveling. We are often caught unaware as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Way Up Is The Way Down Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 8, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,898 views

    Many people want to see changes taking place in their lives. The usual prescription given today is, "Just try harder!" But that doesn’t produce true, genuine, lasting life-transformation. In James 4:6-10 James teaches how God changes a person.

    Scripture I once read a Peanuts comic strip where Lucy told Charlie Brown that she would hold the football for him to kick. But when he ran up to kick the ball, she pulled it away. Charlie Brown went flying through the air and fell flat on his back. Well, one day Lucy went up to Charlie Brown and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Adoration Of The King Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,335 views

    This sermon examines three responses to the birth of Jesus.

    Scripture Today is the third Sunday of Advent. For this season of Ad-vent I am preaching a series of sermons titled, “The Advent of the King,” which is based on Matthew’s Gospel chapters 1 and 2. The first week we examined “The Ancestry of the King” in Matthew 1:1-17, and learned about the human ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John White avatar

    Singing The Lord's Song

    Contributed by John White on Dec 20, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 23,974 views

    An appeal to God’s people to live a life of real praise, bringing glory to God and a witness to the world around them.

    SINGING THE LORD’S SONG Psalm 137:1-4 "By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that wasted us [required of us] ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unpopular Truth

    Contributed by Martin Odom on Dec 25, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,250 views

    Using John the Baptist as a model, this sermon challenges us to become serious about making a meaningful difference in our neighborhood and community.

    THE UNPOPULAR TRUTH MARK 1:1-11 There is an old gospel song we used to sing some of you may know it. I’m running for my life, I’m running for my life, I’m running for my life. ---If anybody asks you what’s the matter with me, just tell them I’m saved, sanctified, Holy Ghost filled, and fire ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist