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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    What Does It Mean To Have God With Us? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 4, 2010
    based on 55 ratings
     | 87,895 views

    God has come not just to put His hand on us, not just to say ’Well done’ and give us a pat on the back and push us forward - but He has come to stay, He has come to dwell, He has come to reside with us!

    Immanuel - God with us Isaiah 7:10-14 10 Again the LORD spoke to Ahaz, 11 “Ask the LORD your God for a sign, whether in the deepest depths or in the highest heights.” 12 But Ahaz said, “I will not ask; I will not put the LORD to the test.” 13 Then Isaiah said, “Hear now, you house of David! Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Leading Under Fire Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,325 views

    If we want to be effective leaders under fire, then we must be spiritually mature shepherds and overseers, who serve as willing, eager examples for others to follow.

    Stuart Briscoe, in his book Everyday Discipleship for Ordinary People, tells the story about a fellow pastor who was officiating at the funeral of a war veteran. The dead man's military friends wanted to have a part in the service at the funeral home, so they requested that the pastor lead them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    His Sweeping Excellence-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 10, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,495 views

    2 of 3. Hebrews divulges the sweeping excellence of Jesus’ ministry(High Priesthood) as confirmed thru the New Covenant. How is the excellence of such confirmed? Confirming the sweeping excellence of Jesus’ priesthood is...

    HIS SWEEPING EXCELLENCE-II—Hebrews 8:1-13 Attention: A pair of chickens walk into a public library, find the librarian & say, ’Buk Buk BUK.’ The librarian decides that the chickens want three books, & promptly gives them some.  Without further ado, the chickens walk out. Around midday, the two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah's Warning About Being A Spiritual Phony Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 18, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,588 views

    A true follower of Jesus is someone that has been radically changed from the inside out.

    A Messiah's Warning About Being A Spiritual Phony Text: Matt. 23:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: A recent survey of Discipleship Journal readers ranked areas of greatest spiritual challenge to them. These are listed in this order. 1. Materialism. 2. Pride. 3. Self-centeredness. 4. Laziness. 5. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Paul's Pattern Of Self-Denial Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 25, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,874 views

    In this sermon we learn that we must forsake our rights for the sake of the gospel.

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of Christian liberty. You may recall that The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians was in fact ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Having A Correct Attitude About

    Contributed by Eugene Morell on Oct 13, 2011
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    The concept of the Fear of the LORD is found all throughout scripture. In the Old Testament there are at least 150+ verses that encourage those who are willing to listen how important this attitude is in our relationship with God.

    HAVING A CORRECT ATTITUDE ABOUT THE FEAR OF THE LORD. DEUTERONOMY 10: 12-22. 1. A BIBLICAL APPRAOCH IS THE CORRECT WAY. A. There are times when Fear can be very beneficial. B. There are also times when Fear can also be very harmful. Definition: The fear of God is an awesome respect or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Building A Foundation For Kingdom Stewardship Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 18, 2011
     | 14,360 views

    The proper foundation for Kingdom Stewardship requires that we view God as the owner of all who has entrusted those things to us as His stewards.

    If you’ve been paying attention, you’ve noticed that I’ve skipped over some passages as we’ve made our way through the Sermon on the Mount. As I mentioned at the time, I wanted to come back and deal with all those passages together since they all deal with our stewardship in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas H avatar

    An Interesting Genealogy Series

    Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011
     | 8,194 views

    Jesus' genealogy as recorded by Matthew has a sudden surprise at the end!

    The Gospel of Matthew Chapter 1 verses 1-17. Genealogies. Who likes genealogies? Who is into tracing their genealogy? You know, tracing one’s genealogy has become quite popular. But I’ve noticed something about Australians when we trace our genealogies – or perhaps it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is Just Another Man Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 24, 2015
     | 3,934 views

    Some say 'Jesus is just another man.' How would you respond?

    “Cross Currents: Jesus Is Just Another Man” Col. 1:1-14 Have you ever heard someone say, “Jesus is just another man - a great one, perhaps, but just another man.” Professor Virginia Ramey Mollenkott is a leading teacher of this view – she states “Jesus is simply ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Vision Of Our Future Series

    Contributed by Michael Hogg on Mar 10, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,691 views

    Jeremiah's prophecy of God's promise to Israel and His church and the conclusion of history.

    A Vision of Our Future Text: Jeremiah 30:1-3, 18-22 Introduction Jeremiah was called by God as a prophet when he was quiet young, possibly around twenty. He was “the son of Hilkiah” who was an unknown country priest that bore little or no significance (Jeremiah 1:1). The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Shawn miller avatar

    Life After Death: Heaven

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Mar 13, 2015
     | 8,159 views

    2nd part of a two part message on life after death - describing the place Jesus prepared for us as a hiding place, a dwelling place, and a resting place.

    Life after death: Heaven Introduction: Last week may have been gloomy but today is a cheerful day. Don Piper, the author of '90 minutes in heaven' said “heaven is a buffet for the senses. It is a sensory explosion.” I have great news for you this morning church. . . Heaven is for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do You Believe?

    Contributed by Paul Dietz on Mar 19, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,951 views

    This sermon is inspired by the movie beginning on March 20, 2015 by the same title. It uses Thomas and the story of his "doubting" in his faith-believing following Jesus' resurrection. It leaves us with the question, "Do you believe?"

    In 2012, the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life conducted a survey including White, Black and Hispanic Catholic, Protestant and Non-Denominational Christians. In this survey was the following statement, “I never doubt the existence of God.” Survey results are as follows: 80% ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Kiss The Son Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 25, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,471 views

    Don’t listen to the voice of rebellion. Instead, listen to the Father’s voice of rebuke, the Son’s voice of resolve, and the Spirit’s voice of reason: Jesus is King. Worship, honor, and trust Him.

    S. I. McMillen, in his book None of These Diseases, tells a story of a young woman who wanted to go to college, but her heart sank when she read the question on the application blank that asked, “Are you a leader?” Being both honest and conscientious, she wrote, “No,” and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • David Hersey avatar

    In Christ

    Contributed by David Hersey on Mar 27, 2015
     | 7,007 views

    What does it mean to be "in Christ" and how do we get there? This lesson answers these questions from an overall scriptural perspective.

    "In Christ" I Am: A Child of God, Galatians 3:26-27, "For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ." The word "for" at the beginning of v27 intrudes a continuing thought from v26. Obviously baptism is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Shawn miller avatar

    His Triumphal Entry

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Mar 30, 2015
     | 8,152 views

    This passage in Luke 19 reads like a book of three chapters - The sacrifice of a colt, The praise of a crowd, and The weeping of Christ. Each point can be used as a sermon in itself.

    His Triumphal Entry Scripture: Luke 19:28-44 Introduction: A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, "Why do you have that palm branch, dad?" "You see, when ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational