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  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Our Walk Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 13, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,456 views

    The heartbeat of the Christian life is learning to walk in a manner worthy of our calling.

    Live Out Loud – Our WALK (Part – 1) May 20, 2007 Ephesians 4:1-3 Video: Learning to Walk – www.sermonspice.com Insert: Meg and I are about to enter into that wonderful stage once again of watching one of our little ones learn how to walk. It’s a sweet time when those little ankle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Truth Series

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,362 views

    Building God’s Church through Truth(Bob Russell - When God Build’s a Church)

    The facts depend on a person’s perspective. Listen to the following: The Metropolitan Insurance Company has published this list: Reasons/Excuses for Auto Accidents: (1) “An invisible car came out of nowhere, struck my car, and vanished.” (2) “The pedestrian had no idea which direction to go, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Down Is Not Your Destiny

    Contributed by Robbie Bankens on May 10, 2006
    based on 70 ratings
     | 33,879 views

    The enemy may have barraged you with trouble, he may have even tripped you up and you may have stumbled, but being down is not where God has destined you to be. You shall arise!

    MICAH 7:8 NIV “Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I WILL arise! Though I sit in darkness, the Lord WILL be my light!” Folks, I won’t be long this afternoon, but I am here to preach to somebody today that “Down Is Not Your Destiny”. There are some, who have been under ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What's The Point?

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 86 ratings
     | 38,912 views

    Do you ever get tired or discouraged? Do you ever wonder what’s the point? Do you ever get tired of people rejecting your message? They aren’t rejecting you they are rejecting God. This message answers three common statements of discouragment and enco

    “What’s The Point?” Introduction: Do you ever get discouraged? Do you ever feel that you are the only faithful servant of God left? Do you ever feel that you are not being effective what you are doing for the Lord? Do ever feel like the church is in a stand still? I do sometimes. Sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Seeds Of Change Series

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Dec 11, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,835 views

    In the gospel of Matthew we see a few recurring themes: True spirituality; living by faith; and achieving greatness. All of these themes overlap to some extent. Matthew 18 begins with the disciples re-opening these issues again by asking Jesus a question.

    SEEDS OF CHANGE Matthew 18:1-4 In the gospel of Matthew we see a few recurring themes: True spirituality; living by faith; and achieving greatness. All of these themes overlap to some extent. Matthew 18 begins with the disciples re-opening these issues again by asking Jesus a question: (v. 1) At ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Doug Henry avatar

    Personal Revival Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,606 views

    A look at what it means to be blessed by the Lord.

    Personal Revival – A Life Blessed By God Psalm 1 A young man was learning to be a paratrooper. Before he was about to make his first jump, he was given these instructions. 1. Jump when you are told. 2. Count to ten and pull the ripcord. 3. In the unlikely event your chute doesn’t open, pull the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Quest For Christ Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 9, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,259 views

    God presents choices to all people today. It is our responsibility to follow Him in the right choices.

    Tonight marks the end of our journey through the greatest sermon ever preached—The Sermon on the Mount. Sunday morning we went on a Quest for Blessedness as we looked at the Beatitudes. Sunday night we went on a Quest for Purpose as we looked at how Jesus calls believers to be salt and light in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting It Wrong Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,290 views

    This passage is hard on the disciples, no getting around it. They fail, repeatedly. But when I step back and look at me, and at today’s church, I refuse to condemn the disciples because I see these very same failures in me and in today’s church. We’ve

    Getting it Wrong: Breaking Boundaries Luke 9:37-50 May 17, 2009 Intro: What we usually do when we study Scripture is good – we break it down into smaller pieces so we can really get into the stories and try to understand them, see Jesus in them, and reflect on what they mean for who we are and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Changing Minds About Jesus

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 27, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,589 views

    Discussion about changing attitudes and perceptions about Jesus so people can see Him for who He really is.

    Changing Minds about Jesus Matthew 21:7-11; Mark 15:6-15 April 5, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: One of the most challenging parts of being a pastor is confronting erroneous ideas about Jesus. He’s just a nice spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Emile Wolfaardt avatar

    A Blameless Conscience - Part 1

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,468 views

    (PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Defining biblically the function and limitations of a conscience.

    A Blameless Conscience - Part 1 Acts 24:16 In 1984 a Spanish airplane, air Avianca, ploughed into the face of a mountain. The authorities combed the area for the black box as they always do in such an incident. The black box, as you know, records data that normally allows them to reconstruct the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Blameless Conscince - Part 2

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,114 views

    (PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Defining biblically the function and limitations of a conscience.

    A Blameless Conscience - Part 1 Acts 24:16 In 1984 a Spanish airplane, air Avianca, ploughed into the face of a mountain. The authorities combed the area for the black box as they always do in such an incident. The black box, as you know, records data that normally allows them to reconstruct the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Being A Christian Friend Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 27, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,506 views

    sermon 5 in Galatians series

    Being a Christian Friend Galatians 4:12-20 A Christian Friend will Seek to Ease the Restoring of Relationship A Christian Friend will Remind Others Who They are in Christ A Christian Friend will Speak the Truth A Christian Friend will not Seek to Use You A Christian Friend will See You as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Owens avatar

    Closing Words, Important Truths Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 23, 2008
     | 5,640 views

    This sermon completes the series on 1 Corinthians. It addresses some issues of discipleship.

    Introduction: A. If you were Paul, how would you close this letter you had written to the Corinthian church? 1. As we have seen, it was a troubled and struggling church. 2. There were doctrinal problems and glaring moral failures. 3. And even though it appears that this was Paul’s second attempt ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    Absent Acrimony Alleviates Animosity Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Apr 13, 2008
     | 3,186 views

    The mariners of Jonah have much to teach we Christians on how to get along with others-even if they are impossible people.

    JONAH 1:11 ABSENT ACRIMONY ALLEVIATES ANIMOSITY I. ADVERSITY: A. Accidental. B. Acrimonious. C. Acute. II. ATTITUDE: A. Amicable. B. Accommodating. C. Accountability. III. ADMIRABLE: A. Altruistic. B. Analytical. C. Acceptance. The mariners now pose the second question to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Get In Step With The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,347 views

    We all find the idea of letting God set the pace, and the direction, and leading us, somewhat difficult because we want to be in control of our lives – we want to set the pace, we want to set the direction, we want to be in charge. A full life is when Go

    Get In Step With The Spirit Gal 5:13-26 Sept 17, 2006 Intro: How many of you have ever danced – and before you answer, I don’t mean like turning your stereo on in your house when you are all alone with your hairbrush in your hand like a microphone; and I don’t mean like the way people dance ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist