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  • Richard Futrell avatar

    Bored Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010
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     | 5,230 views

    People talk about being “relevant,” even in the church. Being relevant is not bad; in truth, being relevant is most important. But what do we mean by “relevant”? That’s the big question.

    Intro People talk about being “relevant,” even in the church. Being relevant is not bad; in truth, being relevant is most important. But what do we mean by “relevant”? That’s the big question. To some, being relevant in the church means that worship is exciting, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Faith Is Being Sure And Certain

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,526 views

    Pentecost 12(C) - Faith is always being sure and certain of knowing and in receiving God’s blessings.

    “FAITH IS BEING SURE…AND CERTAIN” (Outline) August 23, 2009 -- PENTECOST 12 -- Hebrews 11:1-3,8-16 INTRO: The Christian faith is the only faith built upon the solid foundation of Christ the Rock. What does this mean for the followers of Christ? Believers are absolutely sure of eternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Peering Into The Heart Of God”

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 19, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,842 views

    At Christmas when we celebrate Jesus birth – we have the opportunity to look into the face of Jesus and realize we are peering into the heart of God

    “Peering into the heart of God” During the Christmas season, many people are preoccupied with shopping, gifts and fun activities, but they fail to pay attention to the real meaning of Christmas– the birth of Christ. The result is that they miss the real joy and blessing of Christmas. The Best ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 4, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,009 views

    Pretty much everyone under the right circumstances prays. The key question is are you praying to the right person in a way that they will hear you and respond? Learn some important key ingredients to powerful prayer.

    Last time we talked about not condemning people—because we don’t know their eternal state, nor are we qualified to make a decision about someone’s position with God. We talked about how God is the only one qualified to know the heart, and He is capable of making a fair and just decision. A lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Two Roads

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 5, 2009
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     | 7,337 views

    A sermon on Matthew 7:13-14 (Much material taken from a book by Kyle Butt and John Farber called, "Am I Ready to be Baptized?")

    Evening Service for 10/4/2009 Two Roads Introduction: Poem by Robert Frost: TWO roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth WBTU: A. Read Matthew 7:13-14 B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The Oxygen We Breathe"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 9, 2009
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     | 6,209 views

    A sermon for a healing/anointing service.

    James 5:13-16 “Our Very Oxygen” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pator of East Ridge UMC, Chattanooga, TN Prayer is the very oxygen through which our souls breathe. I remember driving on a snowy road as a teenager, and going a bit too fast. A buddy of mine and I were heading to another friend’s ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Perspective From Prison Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 4, 2009
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     | 3,851 views

    Exposition of Philippians 1:12-14 in light of Acts 28:30 about Paul’s experience in prison in Rome and God’s redemption of the situation

    Text: Acts 28:30, Philippians 1:12-14, Title: Perspectives on Prison, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/8/09, AM A. Opening ill: talk about the movie The Apostle, about the closing moments singing in prison, Dave Ramsey B. Background to passage: Our text tells us that Paul spent another two years in a Roman ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Lord Preserves His Church

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,369 views

    Pentecost 4(C) - Our loving Lord preserves his church by imperfect messengers who proclaim God’s perfect message.

    OUR LORD PRESERVES HIS CHURCH (Outline) June 28, 2009 -- PENTECOST 4 -- 1 Kings 19:14-21 INTRO: Accidents happen daily in our sinful world. Philosophers teach about the theory of chaos. Scientists would have people believe that everything just fell into place at the right time and thus ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God Comes As An Infant

    Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010
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     | 3,682 views

    The God from all eternity, whom the heavens cannot contain, comes as an infant. Jesus, the Exalted One, has been brought low, that He might raise us to unknown heights.

    Intro On this most blessed of nights, the God from all eternity, whom the heavens cannot contain, comes as an infant. Jesus, the Holy One, descends from His royal throne. He has come--a dirty, animals’ feeding trough for His bed. On this most blessed of nights, the One too holy to touch has ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Determined To Save

    Contributed by Ron Baker on Mar 30, 2010
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     | 3,945 views

    Christ was determined to save us from our sins when He entered Jerusalem

    Christ was Determined to Save Us - Palm Sunday Text: Luke 19:28-Luke 23:56 Date: March 28, 2010 Ron Baker, West Union Church of Christ Leading People to Life’s True Purpose & Joy in Christ! INTRODUCTION Welcome to our Friend’s Day 2010! I love it when we can have our friends and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Jesus Comes: No Respect Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 17, 2010
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     | 5,327 views

    Christmas Eve 1988: When Jesus comes as an infant, there is no respect, for he is the child of an unwed mother and is poor. When Jesus comes to the end of his life, there is no respect. But He redeems His status and can redeem ours.

    Comedian Rodney Dangerfield has made en entire career out of a single piece of business and a single punch line: "I don't get no respect". He will regale you with tales of his childhood, when the other kids used him as a punching bag and called him a host of unflattering names, and then he sums it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    By His Wounds We Are Healed

    Contributed by Steve Keeler on May 9, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 19,404 views

    Isaiah 53:4-6 The result of His suffering Today, I want to take a walk with you and Jesus to Calvary.

    "By His Wounds We are Healed" Isaiah 53:4-6 "Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows, yet we considered Him stricken by God, smitten by Him, and afflicted. But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Getting To Know God Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 16, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,976 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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    Love

    Contributed by Gary Taber on Jul 10, 2010
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     | 10,631 views

    What is Love?

    Love Love is a wonderful thing. So what is this wonderful thing called love? Ask a young lady who is in love for the first time and then ask a young man the same question. Do you think you would get the same answer from both? Have you ever asked anyone what is love? If you have, you probably ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Understanding Revival

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,830 views

    A look at revival. What it is? How does it work?

    Text: Ezekiel 37:1-14 Title: Understanding Revival Introduction How many people here believe we need a revival? How many people here want to see a revival? How many people here know what a revival is? How many people here have ever experienced a revival? Read Ezekiel 37:1-14 1. What a revival ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God