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  • Neil Partington avatar

    Are You Committed? Series

    Contributed by Neil Partington on Oct 19, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,195 views

    For the Apostles, they believed that their journey with Christ was over. The really was, their journey with Christ was just beginning. When the Holy Spirit came to them, they became committed to Christ and the Church.

    Last week I shared with you that one of my favorite things to do is to go canoeing. I have looked at Rock Lake, and I am looking forward to going out next spring. This morning, I would like to talk to you about another one of things that I love to do, and that is backpacking. My love of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Do I Do With My Blessing? Series

    Contributed by Rob Willis on Feb 27, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,616 views

    The beginning of Ephesians 1 emphasizes the fact that we are blessed with every spiritual blessing as Christians. This sermon dives into what we are supposed to DO now that we are blessed.

    Focusing on Truth – a Study in Ephesians Lesson Six: “What do I do with my blessing?” Ephesians 1:11-14 Today, we jump back into our Ephesians series, “Focusing on Truth.” I said in the very beginning that Ephesians is a book of declarations – it declares the truth to us repeatedly. So before we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Big Questions Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Mar 28, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,035 views

    When the spirit of God begins to move in our lives, sometimes we end up getting ahead of God which creates some pretty big questions.

    Up until this point, when it came to performing miracles, it had been the Jesus show. He was the one healing people, casting out demons, and feeding thousands with just a few loaves of bread and a couple fish. Most of the disciples throughout these different situations had been skeptical for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    His Rewards Are Eternal

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 6,021 views

    If you believe that God rewards us according to our actions.We will begin to live a life with unshakable certainty that everything we do today matters forever!

    THE GOD WHO REWARDS Imagine if today you stand on the edge of eternity. Today you make your trade, this life for eternity. What would it be like? Well there is no doubt that you will be in eternity with Jesus if you have asked him to forgive your sins and change your life! If I told you that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What's A Christian Response To War?

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 21, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 2,491 views

    Begin with central affirmation Christ is Life, wills for us to have life, however wars will be here, until we find Christ who can stop wars.

    “What’s a Christian Response to War?” By Andrew Chan, senior pastor, PBC Vancouver Oct.21, 2001 “ The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give life in all its fullness.” John 10:10 (NLT) Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Scott Bayles avatar

    Love God. Love People. Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 20, 2008
    based on 49 ratings
     | 55,347 views

    When Jesus was asked what mattered most to God, he said two things: Love God. Love People. This is the begining of series abou these two commands.

    This sermon is taken from my latest book, “The Greatest Commands: Learning To Love Like Jesus.” Each chapter is sermon length, alliterated, and focuses on the life and love of Jesus. You can find it here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/1606471120 Love God. Love People. Scott Bayles, pastor First ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Is America A Christian Nation?

    Contributed by Richard Lee on Jun 23, 2009
    based on 210 ratings
     | 50,796 views

    This sermon explains the Judeo-Christian history of the United States and the Christian beginnings of many national organizations. It also evaluates America’s current status as a Christian nation.

    Study more on this topic and other related topics in the American Patriot’s Bible (Thomas Nelson), edited by Dr. Richard Lee, at www.americanpatriotsbible.com. ********* "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord..." Ps 33:12 Recently a national Radio Talk Show Host and a call-in listener were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Did You Say?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 3, 2010
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,540 views

    True communication begins with what God has been trying to tell us for thousands of years. And now, He uses Jesus Christ to portray the truth to us.

    Have you ever miscommunicated your thoughts when trying to convey them to another? Most of us have, and then the following confusion can be very irritating, if not dangerous. Sometimes, miscommunication can be very frustrating. ‘A man called his neighbor to help him move a couch that had ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Chris Norton avatar

    Revival Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Chris Norton on Jul 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,522 views

    So how do you have revival first stir up the fire. Begin praying and asking the Lord to forgives us for allowing the fire to die down.

    REVIVAL (Part 1) Psalms 85:6 Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee? You know tonight many Christians are living a life of defeat. They are beat down and discouraged. They have lost their joy in the Lord. Why? Because they have turned their backs on God. They have let ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    A Call For Revival

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 6, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 12,886 views

    A message that deals with what we must do before any revival can begin. Text, audio, and Communion message will be placed at: www.sermonlist.com

    Can you remember when you were 8-years old? What was your top priority at that age? Was it the efficient operations of your household, or was it to hurry and go out so you could play with your friends? All I can remember was that I was in the 3rd grade and I loved recess. If you would have ...read more

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    These Dry Bones

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 6, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,165 views

    Revival starts with me… and with you. It starts in a quiet place after having drawn a circle around ourselves in chalk and asking God to begin the revival within that circle!

    These Dry Bones, Ezekiel 37:1-14 Introduction The famed American Evangelist and Pastor, D.L. Moody, would tell a remarkable incident in connection with an early visit to London. He had gone there for a visit. He was unknown in London, hence he did not expect to preach; but a little while after ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Blameless Life

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Apr 8, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 15,493 views

    At the beginning of King Davi’s reign, this Psalm was his commitment to purity in his home. Today, it eshorts us to guard the purity of our lives and our homes.

    “A Blameless Life” Psalm 101 Pastor Paul Barreca Have you ever been the victim of a crime? When I was ten years old, my parents gave me brand new ten speed bicycle. It was a genuine Schwinn, and I couldn’t have been any happier. Although I was still growing, they purchased the bike with a full ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jose Imperial avatar

    Leave Your Horeb

    Contributed by Jose Imperial on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 31 ratings
     | 18,663 views

    One of the great obstacles for the christian to advance in his faith, ministry, or church is when the time he begin to think that he had already arrived in his destination....

    God said to the Israelites after long stay at Horeb..."you have stayed here long enough. Leave this place and go"……Deut 1:6-7 One of the great obstacles for the christian to advance in his faith, ministry, or church is when the time he begin to think that he had already arrived on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Chandler avatar

    The Model Church Series

    Contributed by James Chandler on Feb 17, 2008
     | 4,404 views

    What was it about the church at Thessalonica that made it a church worth modeling? In this study we will that the church had a blessed beginning, produced great fruit, and has a great future.

    1 Thessalonians 1 The Model Church The Lord wants to bless the church. He waits for the church to be what he wants it to be. A place of believers who want to live and serve and bring God glory and see lives transformed by the power of a risen Savior! The church was a model and example for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tom Etterlee avatar

    Danger In The Drift

    Contributed by Tom Etterlee on Jul 14, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,856 views

    Why do people commit spiritual adultery? Why do people become fallow (hard toward God, neglectful, weeds of sin)? Because they begin to drift.

    I. Drifting – Hebrews 2:1 – (lest happily we drift away from them) a. Drifting requires no effort 1. Just stop oaring (working) 2. We ought to give the most earnest heed b. Drifting can be an unconscious process 1. It is possible to drift unaware 2. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist