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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Priority Of Preaching Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 27, 2007
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    This sermon examines what it means to be entrusted with the very words of God, not from the perspective of its possession but from the perspective of its proclamation.

    Scripture When you think of a church’s priority, what comes to mind? We live in a day in which there is a lot of confusion over this question. Many churches are a reflection of our society which has become satiated with entertainment. Neil Postman, in his profound book titled, Amusing Ourselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Patience Revealed Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Nov 1, 2006
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    We often hear about patience, but we will never understand it until we look at God’s patience toward us.

    1. Introduction a. I was doing my quiet time on Monday morning when I ran across a passage that leapt off the page. It so stirred my spirit, that I felt that the Lord wanted me to preach a sermon series on the subject that the passage spoke about. i. As I researched the subject…the subject of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    The Bread Of Life Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2010
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    When our physical hunger is satisfied, what can satisfy our hunger for security and satisfaction of the soul?

    In his book entitled God‘s Psychiatry, Charles Allen tells this story: As World War II was drawing to a close, the Allied armies gathered up many hungry orphans. They were placed in camps where they were well-fed. Despite excellent care, they slept poorly. They seemed nervous and afraid. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Simple Instructions On Serious Issues

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010
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    Simple instructions on serious issues (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Matthew chapter 5 verses 27-32. ill: • When men were manning the barricades in Moscow in 1917, • And preparing to fire the first shots of a world revolution, Church dignities were holding a meeting in the same city, • For the specific purpose of deciding; • What colour of robes were ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    A Reason To Party Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 26, 2010
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    It’s an odd phenomena: people stealing the baby Jesus from Nativity scenes. It’s called the "Stolen Baby Jesus Syndrome." Why would people do that, and what does it tell us about mankind and God?

    OPEN: A few years back, Wellington, FL had their baby Jesus stolen two years running. This was a wealthy community and their Jesus was worth around $1800. The third time around they put a GPS inside and traced the thief to her home. But the baby Jesus doesn’t have to be expensive. In 2008, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    The Beginning Of… God Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 10, 2010
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    God alone is self-existent; we depend on him for life and being.

    Scripture Introduction Thomas Boston pastored from 1699–1731. A biographer wrote of his ministry: “If Scotland had been searched during the early part of the eighteenth century there was not a minister of Christ within its bounds who, both in personal character and in the discharge of his pastoral ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    The Beginning Of… Creation Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 14, 2010
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    God centers his creativity on the earth, forming a “nursery” for his children and revealing himself as gloriously worthy of worship.

    Scripture Introduction Scott Adams, on several occasions, used his comic strip to mock the silliness of evolution. In one, Dilbert says to Bob the dinosaur, “Hi Bob. I haven’t seen you lately.” Bob replies, “I was doing some evolving. I noticed I have a zit that’s sensitive to sunlight. I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Word Became Flesh | The Dwelling Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Dec 11, 2009
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     | 5,890 views

    John 1:14b. What were the purposes of God dwelling with his people in the person of Christ? Here are some important answers...

    THE WORD BECAME FLESH | BIBLICAL CHRISTOLOGY FOR CHRISTMAS THE DWELLING – HE DWELT AMONG US JOHN 1:14b [INTRODUCTION] - About 730 years before Jesus of Nazareth was born, King Ahaz was the ruler of the Southern Kingdom of Judah. Ahaz was an idolatrous king who led the people of Judah away from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living A Lazarus Life

    Contributed by Wayne Dishman on Apr 15, 2008
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    If you have been raised with Christ it ought to affect how you look at life.

    It happened all too quickly. Several days earlier they had been joking and laughing with one another, preparing for the arrival of a dear friend. Now they stood weeping before a sepulcher feeling all hope was gone. The nightmare hit like a thief in the night. It came without warning, and it came ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Right Perspectives For Healing Division Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 29, 2008
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     | 5,941 views

    In 1 Corinthians 3, Paul answers two questions - what divides a church, and what brings unity.

    Introduction: A. How many of you know what this is a picture of? Right – the Leaning Tower of Pisa. 1. It is the freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa. 2. Construction began in 1173, and although the tower was intended to stand vertically straight, it began ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Israel's Inexcusable Unbelief Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 13, 2009
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     | 5,131 views

    This sermons explains Israel’s inexcusable unbelief in the good news of the God.

    Scripture Today we continue our study in Romans 10. Let’s read Romans 10:14-21: 14How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? 15And how are they to preach ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Into Sacred Space With Jesus

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 14, 2009
     | 5,910 views

    Jesus is adamant that sacred space be preserved as sacred space... our lives are sacred space!

    Title: Into Sacred Space with Jesus Text: John 2:13-22 Thesis: Jesus is adamant that sacred space be preserved as sacred space. Introduction: The great temptation in working with this text is to cite Jesus as our example to act in righteous indignation against all that is offensive to us in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Raise Your Praise

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 23, 2009
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     | 15,489 views

    Worship is our response to who God is and the redemptive act He has done for us through Jesus Christ. Worship was the bone of contention in the heavenlies and so is today in many churches. But the sole purpose of song & music was to worship God. Each one

    Opening illustration: Play the ‘Worship Haters’ video Introduction: The scripture passage is pact with exuberance and passionate worship. The amazing words “you have heard me” prompt the tongue-tied suppliant to open the floodgates of effusive praise in verses 22-31. This crescendo of praise ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    A Palm Or A Cloak Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 5, 2009
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     | 7,183 views

    This is a look at what various people gave at the Triumphant Entry and how that mirrors people’s giving in the local church.

    A Palm or a Cloak April 05/09 Electricity filled the air as the people of Jerusalem pushed against one another to see the man that everyone was talking about. Some said he was a god and others said he was a demon. Some claimed he performed miracles while others proclaimed him a fraud a charlatan ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Cracking The Da Vinci Code, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 21, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,019 views

    Focuses on the truth about Jesus and Mary Magdalene.

    Video: Impact of The Da Vinci Code [Title Slide] Described by Christian Science Monitor as “equal parts thriller, mystery, and religious speculation,” The Da Vinci Code follows Robert Langdon, a Harvard professor of religious symbology, and Sophie Neveu, a cryptologist for the French version of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist