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  • Jason Jones avatar

    Definition Of A Christian Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2007
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     | 4,482 views

    First message in an expositional series through 1 Peter

    Text: 1 Peter 1:1-2, Title: The Definition of a Christian, Date/Place: LSCC, 4/24/05, AM A. Opening illustration: They have a personal relationship with God, say their faith is very important in their life today; believe they have a personal responsibility to share their religious beliefs about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Warning #1 - About Drifting Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,771 views

    The first in a series of warning offered from the book of Hebrews.

    Code YELLOW Alert “Warning About Drifting” Hebrews 2:1-4 * In the aftermath of 9/11, President Bush established a Department of Homeland Security to protect us from this sort of terrorism. This was a progressive concept which took almost 18 months to flesh out. However, only 6 months after 9/11, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Gives

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008
     | 2,652 views

    The first sermon in the summer 2008 series ‘God is...’

    (Sermon was opened with the Reader’s Theater script, ‘Lost in the Desert,’ written by Tom Ewald in the ‘Christian Readers’ Theater’ published by Carson-Dellosa Christian Publishing © 2005) (Slide 1) Have you ever been lost? (Slide 2) I am not talking about being lost on our way to another ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Left Not Lost

    Contributed by Tim Larrimore on Sep 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
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    HOW WE HAVE LEFT OUR FIRST LOVE

    LEFT NOT LOST Text: Rev. 2:1-4 Intro: We need to remember this is Jesus talking to the church and the members of the church, John is not making this up or just talking to hear himself talk. Jesus starts by commending them- A) I know thy works and thy labor-ergon, er’-gon-(to work); toil (as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Munro-Crump avatar

    You Are Special

    Contributed by Ray Munro-Crump on Jul 13, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 23,610 views

    Because God loved you first, You are special

    I am quite intrigued as to why, when Jesus spoke in parables so everyone could understand them, he then felt the need to explain them to his disciples later. I wonder if it was to give his disciples a chance to challenge and question what he had said earlier. A chance to see the reasoning and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Come, Follow Me..."

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 12, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 27,514 views

    Message about Jesus’ calling His first disciples.

    “Come, Follow Me…” Matthew 4:18-22 June 13, 2004 NOTE: I am deeply indebted to Rob Bell, Pastor of Mars Hill Bible Church, and Dr. Ray VanderLaan, from Follow the Rabbi.com. Introduction We’re back in our walk through the book of Matthew, and I need to warn you that it will be another three ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Father's Day

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Jun 23, 2004
    based on 22 ratings
     | 95,271 views

    To be a great father, you first must be a great husband.

    Today we are celebrating a day honoring our fathers. Being a father is a great responsibility. What we do as a father will impact generations to come. Our children learn by watching us and they will become the type of parents that we were. Children learn by example. Prov 22:6 6 Train a child in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Connection Between Servanthood And Leadership Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,509 views

    This is th first Sermon in the Series entitled Spiritual Leadership

    THE CONNECTION BETWEEN SERVANTHOOD AND LEADERSHIP 1 Timothy 3:1 (NIV) Here is a trustworthy saying: If anyone sets his heart on being an overseer, he desires a noble task. 1 Timothy 3:1 (AMP) THE SAYING is true and irrefutable: If any man [eagerly] seeks the office of bishop (superintendent, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trust In The Lord

    Contributed by Alvaro Dominguez on Nov 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,502 views

    Believe (Trust) is the second word of the Gospel, the first is repent.

    Trust in the Lord Sunday Morning Sunday February 11, 2007 Prov. 3:5-7 INTRO. Human interruption will short-circuit God’s work. Let Go and Let God. Total Faith & Trust in Him required Fear, Doubt, Unbelief our enemies. I. ONLY GOD’S POWER CAN CHANGE PEOPLE 1. Trust God’s Spirit to change ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Follow Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,263 views

    The first of Jesus great commands to "come, follow me".

    THE GREAT COMMANDS OF JESUS Part One—Follow Matthew 4:19 Sunday, November 11, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction I was driving the other night and saw a car with those stick on characters that depict their family. Usually it has the stick outline of a dad, mom, a couple of kids and maybe a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Riveting Testimony

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,540 views

    Giving a first hand account of Christ living in you.

    A Riveting Testimony 1 John 1:1-4 February 15, 2004 1 John 1:1-4 The one who existed from the beginning is the one we have heard and seen. We saw him with our own eyes and touched him with our own hands. He is Jesus Christ, the Word of life. [2] This one who is life from God was shown to us, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Arrival Of The King Series

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Mar 23, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,251 views

    This is the first in a series of four messages leading up to the resurrection.

    The Arrival of the King Matthew 21:1-17 I. His Arrival Was Marked With Humility (v. 1-7) A. In Humility He Demonstrated His Unity With the Father 1. Unified in purpose 2. Unified in love B. In Humility He fulfilled Prophecy (v. 4-5; Zechariah 9:9) 1. In doing this He demonstrated His Person 2. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Believing While Not Knowing Where

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 24, 2007
     | 1,752 views

    The first of a three part series, ‘Do You Believe?

    Several years ago a friend e-mailed me a humorous and poignant reminder about the aging process and what aging entails. It is entitled, ‘What I Want in A Man’ (Slide 1) What I Want In A Man, (at age 24) 1. Handsome 2. Charming 3. Financially Successful 4. A Caring Listener 5. Witty 6. In Good ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Cast Of Characters

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 6, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,482 views

    A Sermon for the First Sunday after the Epiphany The Baptism of Jesus

    First Sunday after the Epiphany The Baptism of Jesus Mark 1:4-11 "The Cast of Characters" 4 John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 And there went out to him all the country of Judea, and all the people of Jerusalem; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Creator Of Heaven And Earth Series

    Contributed by Lori Broschat on Feb 16, 2012
     | 9,269 views

    Examining the first part of the Apostles Creed concerning God

    CREATOR OF HEAVEN AND EARTH A scientist approaches God and says to Him, "God, we don't need You anymore. Science has finally figured out a way to create life out of nothing. We can now do what You did in the beginning." "Oh, is that so?" replies God. "Yes," says the scientist, "We can take dirt and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist