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  • Glenn Durham avatar

    What Do We Labor For? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,527 views

    God offers a satisfaction deeper and more real than any pleasure the world provides.

    Scripture Introduction “I am the bread of life.” “I am the light of the world.” “I am the gate.” “I am the good shepherd.” “I am the resurrection and the life.” “I am the way and the truth and the life.” “I am the true vine.” Each of these seven statements by Jesus, known as the “I AM ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Except Ye Repent Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Nov 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,587 views

    Repentance is much more than simply feeling sorry for our sin and is a necessity for salvation.

    Series: Demands of Christ EXCEPT YE REPENT Luke 13:1-5 In his book I Surrender, Patrick Morley writes that the church’s integrity problem is in the misconception "that we can add Christ to our lives, but not subtract sin. It is a change in belief without a change in behavior." He goes on to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Abide In Me Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Nov 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,010 views

    Salvation is much more than a one time experience, but a daily process of abiding in Christ.

    Series: Demands of Christ ABIDE IN ME John 15:1-11 One of the greatest misconceptions about the doctrine of salvation is that it is a one time event rather than a process. The apostle Paul speaks of salvation in past, present and the future. Past: Justification/Conversion: New ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living Focussed On The Resurrection

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,702 views

    Life is more than just about today, it is about being influenced and focussed on the resurrection.

    Every moment we live we have been affected or influenced by someone, some event or some thing. There are many things that affect our lives, that change the way we look at life, and how we approach life. Sometimes these changes are the result of new discoveries. One discovery that has affected ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Fully Persuaded

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 31, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 26,910 views

    Are you more than Almost Persuaded? Like Abraham, we need to be fully persuaded.

    From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA www.trumpetoftruthonline.org Fully Persuaded Romans 4:16-25 Intro: In our text the Apostle Paul is arguing the necessity of redemption and salvation by grace through faith. He argues that even Abraham of the Old Testament was made ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living On The Edge...of Hell

    Contributed by Rex E. Faile on Feb 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,555 views

    A message to inspire God’s people to a more consecrated and focused life in the "straight and narrow"

    Living On The Edge…Of Hell Lakewood Christian Church Pastor Rex E. Faile, Sr. Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17 Introduction: We are living in a strange time in history. With web-cams, reality television, Internet, it is so easy to get into other peoples business. Who hasn’t seen “Fear Factor” with ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Prayerful Response To Virginia Tech Shootings

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,608 views

    Using the sermon time for more praying than preaching in light of the Virginia Tech massacre.

    Keeping Your Commitments A Prayerful Response to the Virginia Tech Shootings Rev. Brian Bill www.pontiacbible.org 4/22/07 The deadliest shooting rampage in modern American history took place this past Monday morning on the campus of Virginia Tech. Let’s take a moment of silence here to reflect on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Were We Expecting? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,639 views

    God’s supernatural work is more wonderful than we would dare imagine.

    Introduction For all who have ached to serve God and see his kingdom advance, we must surely appreciate Oswald Smith, standing before an examining board in 1920. One dream dominated his heart – to be a missionary for Jesus. Over and over he had prayed, “Lord, I want to go and tell people of you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Higher Standard

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,945 views

    The standard of holiness has never been lowered, and the need for grace never more seen.

    A Higher Standard Matt. 5:20, 48 I’d like to be a track star. How cool would it be to stand before a roaring crowd that has stood to its feet because I set a new record in high jump! And I could do it, you know—if the record for high jump stood at two feet. Unfortunately for me, the record is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Time For A New Commitment

    Contributed by Mike Woodham on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,926 views

    This is the beginning of a new year, a year when hopefully more people will make a commitment to God.

    Mark 12:28-30 28 And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first commandment of all? 29 And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord: 30 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judas - A Nominal Desciple

    Contributed by David Parks on Sep 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,012 views

    A New Year’s sermon challenging member to be more than just a name on the role.

    A Nominal Disciple Text: Acts 1:17: Read: vs. 15-19. INTRODUCTION: 1. Nominal followers were one of the great obstructions to Christ’s ministry. Their interests were— 1) Being entertained by His miracles, (Mt. 16: 1). 2) Finding opportunities to criticize and second-guess Him, (Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Surviving Conflict In Your Tribe Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 26, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,654 views

    Healthy familial relationships are more likely to happen when people are in a healthy relationship with Jesus.

    Surviving Conflict Series (Part 2 of 3) (Sermon concept & some content from Rick Stacy) Surviving Conflict in Your Tribe Col. 3:1-10, 12-13, 18-21, 25 Sept. 24, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Survivor is all about building ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Can't Wait!

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 28, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,851 views

    Basic elements of faith - Hope Hope in God is much more than a wish it is a promise.

    I Can’t Wait! Romans 5:1-8 Well the stores are already starting to decorate with Christmas things. Since they have already started to celebrate the Christmas season there is no reason that we should not as well. So I went out and picked up this item to share with all of you in the church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Prepare For Christmas

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 27, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 14,478 views

    Are you prepared for Christmas? It takes more than a tree to find the real joy in Christmas.

    How to Prepare for Christmas 1. Attention ILL>> One of my favorite Christmas movies is the Christmas Story. It is the one where the little boy wants a Red Rider B-B Gun. His mother said, “You will shoot your eyes out, no you can’t have a B-B gun”. Even Santa said, “You will shoot your eyes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forget About The Past

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 29, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,576 views

    Where you’re going is more important than where you’ve been.

    Forget About the Past Inspired by a sermon from Zachery Tims, Apopka, FL Aug. 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor I Introduction A Have you ever noticed how much bigger your windshield is compared to your rearview mirror? 1 Why? Where you’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist