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  • Scott Chambers avatar

    The Man Who Missed His Cross

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,603 views

    A study on God’s grace.

    Imagine yourself sitting on death row, with all the emotions running through your mind as the end comes closer and closer. With every appeal for pardon and every stay of execution exhausted, you endure each agonizing minute in hopeless condemnation. There is absolutely no way out, your actions ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It Takes One To Know One

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Jul 8, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,461 views

    The very thing that stands out to us about everybody else is probably what’s wrong with us

    It Takes One To Know One Scripture Reference: Luke 18: 9 - 14 (KJV) Luke 18:9 And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: 10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. 11 The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Beside Still Waters

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Aug 14, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 10,010 views

    A message dealing with the the shepherd, and his sheep !

    Beside Still Waters Psalms 23:1-6 We have been preaching in the Psalms for several Sun evening, and I’ve been just kinda bouncing around. I must admit that sometimes I hesitate preaching on the passages that are so familiar ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Biblical Christianity: Falling In Love Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,568 views

    This is the first of a 4 part series comparing the early church of Acts 1-5 to today. This message looks at the idea of falling in love with Christ.

    Biblical Christianity Pt 1 ¡V Falling In Love Mark 14:3-9 I want you to know that I spent a long time searching for what I am going to begin sharing with you today. It is perhaps the most important series of messages that I have shared in a long time. Listen to these passages of Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    New Beginnings Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 19, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 21,675 views

    This is the 1st sermon in the series "David’s Lamp".

    Series: “David’s Lamp”(Kings Of Judah) [#1] NEW BEGINNINGS 2 Chronicles 12:1-12 Introduction: 1. Isn’t it amazing how a jet airliner as large as a football field, loaded with people and freight, can run down a concrete road and fly into the air with no problems? To look at these huge pieces of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Always Near Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 28, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,313 views

    The word “ignorant” occurs 13 times in the Bible and is connected with some important spiritual facts we should all know and never forget. That is why today we cover the spiritual Truth that God is always near.

    IGNORANT SERIES: GOD IS ALWAYS NEAR PSALM 73:21-28 INTRODUCTION According to the American Heritage Dictionary, the word “ignorant” means unaware or uniformed. I would like us, for the next few weeks, to look at some spiritual facts that you may be unaware of or have forgotten. Most of the time ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Call To Overcome

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,140 views

    We are to lean on Christ and live an overcoming life, in the midst of the troubles of this world. For the Lord is reigning upon His throne and sovereignly in control.

    We have just finished the messages to the seven churches in Revelation chapters 2 and 3. And I was all ready to move away from Revelation. • I was thinking about what to preach. I sat down on Thursday night and received through the email a newsletter from SermonCentral, which I subscribed to. • ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    If I’m Following God’s Voice, Why Do I Keep Running Into These Obstacles? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 27, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,990 views

    Facing the struggles that so often following our step of faith.

    THE WAY IT SHOULD BE: Following God’s voice leads to feelings of peace. - Judges 6:23-24. - In both v. 23 and v. 24, we see peace emphasized. When we follow God, this is what we expect: that our hearts would be filled with peace. - We may be expect a warm fuzzy glow from our conversation with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Presence Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 24, 2009
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,546 views

    How joyous will our lives be at the end of life’s journey? This is one of the most probing and personal questions that could be asked of every single one of us here today!

    Robert Robinson was just a small boy when his dad died, and this meant that he had to go to work while still very young. Without a father to guide him, he fell in with bad crowd of friends. One day his gang harassed a drunken gypsy. Pouring more whiskey into her, they demanded she tell their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Anxiety Strikes Series

    Contributed by Harold Hansen on Feb 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,924 views

    Need help Trust in the Lord. Don’t lose sleep.

    When Anxiety Strikes Philippians 4:4-9 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. Let your moderation be known unto all men. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Called To Suffer Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 2, 2008
     | 2,861 views

    Jesus presents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount

    Continue series on SOTM- Mtt 5-7- Called to Suffer. SOTM begins w/beatitudes-last time-looked at 1st four Lets review the beatitudes (slide for each one) Clarify something I said about the 3rd beatitude- Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth. V5 Talked about- individually, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Building The Right Foundation Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 9, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 20,444 views

    Shows the importance of having the right foundation.

    Title: Building the Right Foundation Theme: Text: Matthew 7:24-27 Matthew 7:24 "Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: 25 "and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Getting To Know God Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 16, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,892 views

    This series is to make the church more aware of the importance of practicing the biblical discipline of prayer. Last three weeks adapted from a sermon series by Greg Groeschel called Prayer.

    Introduction Last week- started a series on prayer- continue today. Goal- encourage, inspire, ignite- our interest in prayer. Questions- How many feel inadequate/guilty about lack of prayer? How many would say their prayer life could be better? How could it be better? Arthur Pink- made- ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Understanding The Sabbath

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 2, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,239 views

    Understanding the role of the Sabbath and how it impacts the Christian Church

    Understanding the Sabbath Genesis 2:1-3, Mark 2:23-28, Hebrews 4:9-11 July 11, 2010 Morning Service Introduction According to a Greek legend, in ancient Athens a man noticed the great storyteller Aesop playing childish games with some little boys. He laughed and jeered at Aesop, asking him why he ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    You Belong Series

    Contributed by James E. Parks on Sep 27, 2010
     | 5,907 views

    This message is to remind us to grow in our fellowship with one another.

    We continue our 40 day focus on community. Last week we talked about our calling to reach out to others together. We are called to be mindful of opportunities to reach out with the love of Christ. That is a purpose God has for us together. The purpose we are focusing on today is fellowship. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist