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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Risky Business Part 1

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 31, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,920 views

    The church needs to understand that sharing the Gospel is a risky business.

    Risky Business part 1 Thesis: The church needs to understand that sharing the Gospel is a risky business. Main Texts: Matthew 25:14-30 ---Read from the Message "Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour. (Mat 25:13 NIV) "Again, it will be like a man going on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Changing Lanes

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jul 3, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,816 views

    Words shape your actions. There is a constant risk in changing lanes, even though our signal is turned on. It is called the “blind spot”; it is the area where the car mirrors are not sufficient to display all other vehicles. It is the area that we sometim

    OPENER DVD SEGMENT START: Menu Selection #2 - “The Accident” - 4:30 min. END: When it starts to rain on Samuel L. Jackson Two men (Ben Affleck and Samuel L. Jackson) on their way to separate court dates fight for a spot on the freeway and crash into each other. The accident causes no physical ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Boat Potatoes Series

    Contributed by Bill Scott on Jul 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,902 views

    A sermon encouraging us to take a chance and trust Christ

    The following is a true story. Larry Walters led a fairly boring normal life as a truck driver in southern California until the fateful day of July 2nd, 1982. On that day, Larry turned himself into a legend. You see Ever since he was a boy Larry had dreamed of flying, but the US Air Force had ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    How To Be A Spiritual Stretcher Bearer

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,900 views

    1). We can bring people to Christ without committees but not without sheer determination.

    1). We can bring people to Christ without committees but not without sheer determination. It may take years and numerous attempts but resolute determination will eventually accomplish the will of God. 2). We can bring people to Christ by all kinds of mean as long as we are willing to innovate. Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Godlyfather

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 234 ratings
     | 28,737 views

    Anybody can be a father. It takes a special man to be a dad. It takes an even more special guy to be the "Godlyfather."

    The Godlyfather Father’s Day Message Joshua 24:14-15 June 15, 2003 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker A THE IDEA FOR CREATING A DAY for children to honor their fathers began in Spokane, Washington. A woman by the name of Sonora Smart Dodd thought of the idea for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does A Dead Church Look Like?

    Contributed by John Nadasi on May 1, 2003
    based on 160 ratings
     | 21,794 views

    What does the death of a church look like? What does it take for new life to take place?

    Luke 24: 36-48 Paonia United Methodist Church May 4, 2003 A young, ambitious pastor was called to serve in a certain church. He was warned by his predecessor that this congregation was "dead".. It was not even worth trying to save it. But this pastor accepted the call because he believed with ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    We Can Break More Than We Can Fix

    Contributed by Don Campbell on Dec 18, 2025
     | 48 views

    Some take sin lightly. Others take sin seriously, but believe they can fix it in themselves and others.

    WE CAN BREAK MORE THAN WE CAN FIX INTRODUCTION A. When we sin and then repent, our natural inclination is to try to right the wrong. B. We probably have not repented unless we have this desire. C. But in sinning, we usually break more than we can fix. I. EXAMPLES OF BREAKING MORE THAN WE CAN ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Good News Of Christ's Coming Among Us PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 13, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 822 views

    Explores anticipating Christ's return, utilizing our God-given talents, and living faithfully through understanding and applying God's parables and teachings.

    Good morning, beloved friends and family. We gather here today, united under the banner of faith, bound by our shared love for God. The world outside may be filled with uncertainty and change, but in this sacred space, we find solace in the eternal truth of God's Word. There's a quote by G.K. ...read more

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  • Brian Stevenson Athisayaraj avatar

    Skilled Or Committed - 6 Series

    Contributed by Brian Stevenson Athisayaraj on Mar 17, 2015
     | 3,218 views

    •What have I received (Advice), what am I doing with it (Purpose)? •Proverbs 20:5◦Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water,But a man of understanding will draw it out.

    •What have I received (Advice), what am I doing with it (Purpose)? •Proverbs 20:5◦Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water,But a man of understanding will draw it out. Skilled Inherited through Advice •Certain things in life are inherited:◦Genes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    God Can See What Man Is Doing

    Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Aug 5, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,429 views

    God shows Ezekiel the abominations that are taking place. These abominations are still taking place today in the church. Even though man may not know it, or think God does not see what is taking place, God knows and can see everything that is taking place.

    Ezekiel 8 Remember, it was Ezekiel’s unenviable task to remind the people of their sins and their transgressions against the Holy and Mighty God. During a time where the people believed they were doing ‘just fine,’ Ezekiel had to call out their sins in a way that would almost seem like a burden ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Moving Forward On God's Agenda PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 4, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,327 views

    Explores our calling as Christians to spread the Gospel, empowered by Christ's authority and reassured by His constant presence.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, to share in fellowship, to lift our voices in worship, and to sit at the feet of our Savior as we seek to learn from His infinite wisdom? Today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a profound ...read more

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  • Timothy Peck avatar

    Is Our Church "Apostolic"? Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jul 16, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,876 views

    Five characteristics of an apostolic congregation.

    For the last one thousand, seven hundred years, Christians across the world have recited the Nicene Creed in their worship. Part of the Nicene Creed says, "We believe in one holy, catholic, apostolic church." What does that really mean? We know what "one" means, that it refers to the oneness of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Doubt It Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 25, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,001 views

    This is the 3rd Sermon in the Series "Taking Off The Mask".

    Series: Taking Off The Mask [#3] I DOUBT IT Mark 9:21-24 Introduction: Have you ever had doubts about your spiritual life? I have dealt with many doubts through the years and here a few of them: I doubt that… * I’m saved. How could a person that is saved behave as I do? How could a person ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    When God Is Your Travel Agent Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 13, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,330 views

    If the goal of your life is to avoid as many problems as possible, then don’t take a journey with God!

    When God is Your Travel Agent (Exodus 15:22-27) 1. All of our lives are filled with uncertainty; Some of us accept that reality and adjust to the unforeseen as best we can. 2. Others frantically create rules or routines to give ourselves the sense that we have reduced life’s uncertainties -- ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Vengeance According To Scripture

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 9,912 views

    This study looks at the difference between personal vengeance and God appointed Government vengeance. The Bible commands us to take care of ourselves, take care of our enemies and then take care of business.

    Vengeance According to Scripture In the wake of the recent bombings of the World Trade Centers and other terrorist attacks, many moral dilemmas have come to the forefront. Can we stand by idly after 5,000 people have been murdered without a cause? Can we forgive the men who ordered these murders, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist