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  • Byron Harvey avatar

    The Church You've Always Longed For Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,491 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is the fifth in my series on the Book of Acts.

    “The Church You’ve Always Longed For” Acts 2:42-47 5.20.07 What is this thing called “church” supposed to be? False ideas about church… • A building • A high-falutin’ affair where you dress up and go to • A “show” where you’re entertained, sort of an “amateur hour” about God • And ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    A Deadly Conspiracy Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,440 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is the tenth in my series on the Book of Acts.

    “A Deadly Conspiracy” Acts 5:1-11 July 8, 2007 Note the honesty of the Bible, and of Luke as a historian. Surely, if the Bible were a book that was merely a propaganda piece, wanting only to “put the best foot forward”, aiming to impress people, this incident would have been covered up/swept ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Living At Four Corners

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 25, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,797 views

    For Christ the King Sunday and in support of international missions: using a metaphor of a complex intersection, we are to give, teach, heal and share as the four corners of our Christian life.

    May I introduce you to my neighborhood? For two months now I have been burning up the Beltway and 270 coming up to your place two or three times a week. It would seem only fair that you should come down to where I live, if only in your mind’s eye. Let me introduce you to Four Corners. Four ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Real Oil Crisis

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,006 views

    An exploration of maintaining a deep spiritual commitment while awaiting the return of Christ.

    Recap of where we have been: Two weeks ago – Jesus crying out with the prophet Isaiah that God’s house will be a house of prayer. Last week – We dove into Jesus preparatory teaching to His disciples that as time winds down, and the consummation of the kingdom approaches, it is critical that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Beauty That Can't Be Bought Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,351 views

    This message explores the God given desire to be beautiful. Inspired by "The Seven Longings of the Human Heart" by Mike Bickle.

    (“Beautiful” Music Video by Christina Aguilera) In her song, appropriately titled “Beautiful”, Christina Aguilera sings all the right words: Now and then, I get insecure From all the pain, I’m so ashamed But I am beautiful no matter what they say Words can’t bring me down I am beautiful in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Behold The Lamb Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 57 ratings
     | 28,369 views

    Lessons we can learn from the Shepherds of Bethlehem.

    --ILL>Without question, the funniest thing I ever saw on television was years ago on an episode of “Candid Camera,” where Allen Funt and the Candid crew pulled a colossal hoax on some of the smartest and groomed for success college students in America. Having put together a supposed aptitude and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thank You, Lord!

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 70 ratings
     | 45,755 views

    Our text in Psalm 8 reveals some things for which we should give thanks. 1- Thank you, Lord, for your majesty 2- Thank you, Lord, for your children 3- Thank you, Lord, for your rulership

    INTRO.- ILL.- I am reminded of the story about the two boys who came to the breakfast table. The mother asked her first son, "What would you like for breakfast?" He said, "I want some of those blankety-blank, Post Toasties." His mother just hauled off, backhanded him and knocked him into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    The Benefits Of Turning To God - Job Chapter Twenty Two Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 30, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 20,907 views

    A study into Job chapter twenty two.

    Outline for Job 22 - Does Man’s Goodness Affect God? (verses 1-4) Job Is Accused (verses 5-11) Troubles For The Wicked (verses 12-20) The Benefits Of Turning To God (verses 21-30) Eliphaz will speak again. 1 Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said: 2 "Can a man be profitable to God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Fount Of Every Blessing Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 11, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,293 views

    Miracle of Faith, Pt. 8

    THE FOUNT OF EVERY BLESSING (LUKE 17:11-19) An English proverb says, “Familiarity breeds contempt.” It's a sad fact of life and a sad commentary on life that people are likely to take advantage of those they work with, associate with and live with. The following are nine suggested reasons why ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Getting To Know Jesus

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 14, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 15,228 views

    This message discusses what it means to really know Jesus, and seven ways to get to know Him more.

    Around 1915, Mohandas Gandhi set a goal for himself… political freedom for his native India. And over the next three decades he led his people in their quest for freedom until it was granted to them in 1947. Albert Einstein said of Gandhi: “Generations to come will scarcely believe that such a one ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Our Grace Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Apr 24, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 16,542 views

    To experience a life of meaning and purpose we must first embrace and engage in the grace of God.

    Live Out Loud – Our GRACE April 22, 2007 Ephesians 2:1-10 Recap: We’re in a series in Ephesians entitled – Live Out Loud. The intent of this series is to help us learn how to live in the grace and power of Christ in us so we might experience the abundant life Jesus promised. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Our Spiritual Blessings In Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,530 views

    Start living like those who have been blessed in Christ.

    Our Spiritual Blessings In Christ Text: Eph. 1:3-14 Introduction 1. Illustration: A Roman historian named Titus Livius once said, "Men are slower to recognize blessings than misfortunes. 2. There are many Christians today that walk around with an interiority complex because they do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Finding Your Niche

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007
     | 2,099 views

    Treasures that last for eternity

    Finding Your Niche Sept. 7/8 2002 Intro: Jesus said, "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does Our Walk Say About Us

    Contributed by Fred Smith on May 5, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,123 views

    Considering Christ’s description of the cost of discipleship.

    “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.”—Luke 9:62 WHAT DOES OUR WALK SAY ABOUT US? This is a word from Jesus about the importance of commitment. Hand refers to our spiritual motivation. Because of the hand’s ability to seize, control or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Art Of Giving: The Fruitful Disciple

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,319 views

    What does it mean to "remain"? fruitfulness and total dependence.

    The Art of Giving: The Fruitful Disciple John 15: 1-8; Nov. 23/24, 2002 Intro: How many of you know what you are supposed to do when you get lost in the woods? (answer: remain where you are until somebody comes and finds you). Have any of you ever tried to do that? Can you imagine how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist