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  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Living For Jesus In The Real World

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,481 views

    *Here in the real world God: -Calls us to some difficult decisions. -Blesses us with excellent examples. -Leads us with dependable directions. -Gives us priceless presents.

    Living for Jesus in the Real World 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - December 30, 2009 *I can’t believe it’s been 20 years, but Alan Jackson wrote this country hit: Cowboys don't cry, -- And heroes don't die. And good always wins -- Again and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Effective Giving

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 23, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,438 views

    The example of the Macedonian our Corinthian churches give us tremendous advice on the sensitive subject of tithing for NT believers today! Advice that is easy to understand requiring very little interpretation!

    So much is said about tithing and yet it is probably the most difficult subject for me to speak on. I think it would be actually easier if the church was wealthy. Why is this such a sensitive subject? Or maybe its me, but why is it so hard to preach on? What about to you? Think about it for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny Knight avatar

    Who Is Your Epaphras?

    Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 26, 2010
     | 3,875 views

    I have often said the greatest gift God has given to us (second only to Jesus) is the Church. There are so many benefits to being not only a part of the body of Christ on the earth, but a part of a local body of believers. There is encouragement and help,

    WHO IS YOUR EPAPHRAS? Text: Colossians 4:12 “Epaphras, who is one of you, says ‘hello’. What a trooper he has been! He’s been tireless in his prayers for you, praying that you’ll stand firm, mature and confident in everything God wants you to do. I’ve watched him ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When Did We?

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 31, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,002 views

    This message helps the church ask why we do the acts of mercy we do? What is our motive? Last in a series of 4, we are reminded that all opportunities of service are to be done as though we are doing them for the Master Himself!

    Introduction Today, we end our study of preparation for the Vision of our church for the year 2010. We’ve talked about: 1. Recognizing the Open Doors (Rev. 3:7-8) 2. Effective Prayer (Col. 6:2-6) 3. Effective Giving (2 Cor 8:1-15) And now today the question, “When Did ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Would You Recognize Yourself?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,612 views

    A sermon about Christian hospitality.

    Matthew 19:13-15 “Would You Even be able to Recognize Yourself?” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN As many of you know, the week before last, I spent some time in Lake Junaluska, North Carolina at a continuing education retreat. Our main speaker was ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Patrick Nix avatar

    Be A Difference-Maker Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,047 views

    Only one life that will soon be past, only what’s done for Christ will last.

    “of some have compassion, making a difference.” Jude 22 Not long ago, off the coast of the Dominican Republic, a couple was attempting to break the free-diving record (a sport of testing how deep a person can go on one gulp of air). After Audrey had descended to the predetermined depth of 561 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Messiah's Battle Plan Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,090 views

    We can face our daily battle because our Commander and Chief, King Jesus, gives us confidence.

    A Messiah's Battle Plan Text: Matt. 13:24-30, 36-43 Introduction 1. Illustration: They tell a story of Napoleon, that, on the eve of a great battle, he would summon his generals into his presence. One by one they would pass from an ante-room into the chamber where Napoleon waited. Each man as ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Beautiful Worship

    Contributed by Tony Maramara on Aug 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,522 views

    Are you familiar to the popular saying = “BEAUTY IS IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER”? When it comes to WORSHIP – “GOD MUST BE THE BEHOLDER!!!” How do you view your CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE? How do you view your WORSHIP as an INDIVIDUAL? Is our worship TRULY

    BEAUTIFUL WORSHIP 1 Chronicles 16:29 – “Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.” I’ve learned that one of my priority responsibility as a pastor is to teach the church = “how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A True Wall Breaker

    Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on Aug 8, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,124 views

    God blasts through all obstacles

    Joshua 23: 2-3, 8-11 (New Revised Standard Version) Joshua summoned all Israel, their elders and heads, their judges and officers, and said to them, “I am not old and well advanced in years; and you have seen all that the Lord your God has done to all these nations for your sake, for it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Discipleship Ii: Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,738 views

    Many levels of faithfulness are important parts of true discipleship.

    Discipleship II: Faithfulness Pastor Eric J. Hanson August 15, 2010 As we consider what it is to be a disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ, we must touch on the matter of being faithful in following Him, being faithful in following through on His call on your life, being faithful in walking away ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Shelling Out The Big Bucks Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 18, 2010
     | 3,674 views

    Exposition regarding 1 Cor 3:10-17 about rewards and losses and destruction to those harming the church

    Text: 1 Corinthians 3:10-17, Title: Shell Out the Big Bucks, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/15/10, AM A. Opening illustration: either building a house in Maine, or cheating in the US B. Background to passage: Again, undermining their divisiveness, he says that not only is this foolishness to the world, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spiral Stair Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 9, 2011
     | 4,109 views

    The journey of faith is like a spiral stair, the whole held up by the love of God, but the sequence of steps always the same. Commit yourself to the grace of God. Surrender more of yourself to Christ. And love the people he puts in your path as if he h

    I wish I could play the piano. Not just picking out a tune with my right hand, but really playing - composers like Bach and Beethoven and Mozart. As most of you know, my mother plays. She’ll be back here in May, and Martie’s already agreed to let her play for the service. Even ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Imitation Of God Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 11, 2011
     | 4,627 views

    It grieves the Holy Spirit when our broken, crazy, noisy world has more effect on our actions than does our experience and knowledge of the love of God.

    A couple of weeks ago I flew out to Minneapolis for just 36 hours to see my godson Ted in The Music Man. If he hadn’t skipped the cast party and come home early Thursday night I wouldn’t have gotten to see him off stage at all. But there we were, at 10:30 at night, both exhausted and happy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jeff Ecklund avatar

    Released To Bless

    Contributed by Jeff Ecklund on Jul 28, 2011
     | 5,179 views

    This message is about the truth that we are called to bless. From the promise to Abraham, Jacob and 1 Peter reminding us of that call. Many Christians struggle with the call on their life. We sometimes have an overemphasis on mission/goals etc and forg

    Released to Purpose Series III HOTL 2011 Recap Series: Gathering the lost and broken to Christ Restoring Wholeness Releasing to Purpose It’s frustrating in life to walk without knowing your purpose. Good news is that God does not want to keep you in the dark! Peter has already ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Re-Birthday Presents Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,273 views

    Each one of us needs the gifts of the others in the body for our own wholeness, as well as for the health and optimal functioning of the whole church. And all of these gifts are to be used in love.

    How many of you can remember building things when you were little? At my house we had Lincoln logs and tinker toys and cedar blocks, and I could spend all day building houses. I always envied the kids who had Meccano sets, you know, the metal strips with holes in them that you could put together ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed