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  • Duane Smith avatar

    Do You Want To Go Away As Well?

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 21, 2010
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    The purpose fo this message is to encourage graduating students, as well as others, to stay close to Jesus and grow in His grace, knowing that there is no where else to turn for eternal life.

    DO YOU WANT TO GO AWAY AS WELL? John 6:51-69 INTRODUCTION: A. Let me begin this morning by congratulating our graduating High School seniors B. Have you ever found yourself absorbed in a story? 1. Maybe you are a science fiction nut and find yourself on another planet. 2. Or maybe a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Greatest Masterpiece Series

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Jan 24, 2012
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     | 6,036 views

    God created man on the last day of creation with his image. Although we have distorted the image of God, it can be restored through faith in Jesus Christ.

    “I want to be pretty.” This is the title of a popular tv program that was airing when we lived in Poland. It was a reality tv show in which in every episode you follow the changes of two women who are the heroes of the program. Each of these women work with a team of specialists for six ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Can I Trust You With This? Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 30, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,238 views

    Nehemiah had a heart that cared, knees that bent, a mind that prepared and feet that went. This week we will talk about a heart that cared.

    Can I Trust You With This? PPT 1 Series Slide PPT 2 Text: Nehemiah 1 Ne 1:1 The words of Nehemiah the son of Hacaliah. Now it happened in the month Chislev, [in] the twentieth year, while I was in Susa the capitol, Ne 1:2 that Hanani, one of my brothers, and some men from Judah came; and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    What If . . .

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 6, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
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    What if . . . we really gave our lives to Christ? What would happen?

    Mark 5:1-20 What Do You Fear? January 29, 2012 “What are the two biggest fears in your life?” Most people could name one or two fears. But I really think two of our greatest fears might be exact opposites. How’s that? For me, I don’t like snakes and heights. How are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Servant's Heart Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,042 views

    Giving, Forgiving, Forgetting, and Serving. “Father, please transform my life so I can become more like Jesus every day.”

    Who was the greatest person who ever lived? Without question, no person more greatly impacted the course of history than Jesus Christ. He didn’t do it through wars, conquest and domination. He changed the world by serving others. Jesus was the supreme example of servanthood. So how can we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Holding Steady In Life’s Storms Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,851 views

    We need to be able to stand strong in the midst of the storms of life if we are going to grow and thrive in our spiritual walk with Jesus!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Mark Smith in an article in Readers Digest said the following: Like many high school seniors, my son was filling out college-scholarship applications. One form asked for extracurricular activities. He answered: “wrestling.” The next question requested positions held. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Walk Of Maturity Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 16, 2015
     | 10,764 views

    Spiritual maturity will be evident in our prayer lives and our speech.

    The Walk of Maturity Colossians 4:2-13 In this last section of this wonderful book of Colossians we have the Apostle Paul’s final words to this church. This section speaks of the importance of spiritual maturity by giving us the two areas of our lives where spiritual maturity are evident, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ Following Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 31, 2014
     | 5,146 views

    A sermon that challenges the contemporary notion of discipleship.

    "Three Laws of Discipleship" Pt. 3 -- Following Jesus Matthew 16:24-28 Introduction: This morning we're going to take a look at the third aspect of discipleship that our Lord speaks about as He seeks to prepare his disciples for what is up ahead. If you recall two weeks ago when we started this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    No One Will Eat Fruit From You

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 9, 2013
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    To show that we need to be like CHRIST in this world.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have fruit that can be eaten? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to be like CHRIST in this world. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:14 (Amplified Bible) 11:14 And He said to it, No one ever again shall eat fruit from you. And His disciples were ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Jehovah-Shalom - The Lord Is Peace Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 1, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 16,707 views

    This message focuses on JEHOVAH-SHALOM, The Lord Is Peace.

    JEHOVAH-SHALOM – The Lord Is Peace Scriptures: Num. 6:22-27; Judg. 6:22-24; Isa. 9:6; Eph. 2:14-18 Introduction This morning my message title is “JEHOVAH-SHALOM – The Lord Is Peace.” I had a very long and stressful week this past week and there were times when ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Inheritance Of The Meek Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,549 views

    A backwards look at the strength of the meek. Part 4

    October 19, 2008 Matthew 5:1-5 The Meek When we think about people who have made a difference in the world, we tend to think about the rich, the powerful, the resourceful. We think about the people who have all of the advantages and somehow can say what they want, and they get an audience who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Ragin' Nations Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,610 views

    Exposition of Psalm 2 regarding the rebellious heart of men against God and His Christ

    Text: Psalm 2:1-12, Title: Ragin’ Nations, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/23/08, AM A. Opening illustration: We want, in fact, not so much a Father in heaven as a grandfather in heaven--a senile benevolence who, as they say, "liked to see young people enjoying themselves" and whose plan for the universe was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking According To Love Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 4, 2009
     | 4,919 views

    What does it mean and how can we "Walk in Love?"

    WALKING ACCORDING TO LOVE Romans 14:13-23 * Having already read our text, let reread verse 15 again. (Read) I call your attention to the last part of that verse which is for me the summary of Paul’s challenge to his readers. That is, to walk in love. Think for a time with me about this concept. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Hietsch avatar

    Loving God's Law Without Being Legalistic

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Jul 3, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,607 views

    God transforms our lives by the Holy Spirit for a threefold purpose: His Glory, our benefit, and for the benefit of others.

    August 30, 2009 13th Sunday after Pentecost Text: Deuteronomy 4:1-2,6-9 Grace, mercy and peace from God the father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Since first coming to this congregation a little over seven years ago I have had numerous very pleasant experiences. I am thankful for the many ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Words That Heal And Words That Hurt

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 23, 2009
    based on 38 ratings
     | 21,928 views

    The words we use in our conversation say a lot about our character. Jesus said, “For whatever is in your heart determines what you say.” Matthew 12:34b NLT

    Words that Hurt and Words that Heal Matthew 12:33-37 James 3:1-12 Why is it that we have such a struggle with being totally open and honest? We tend to blend in with most Americans in telling little white lies and fibs. Here are some well know fibs: The check is in the mail. I’ll start my diet ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist