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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Why Did You Sign Up?

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 27, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,785 views

    This sermon deals with discipleship and why is it that we chose to become Christians in the first place.

    Why Did You Sign Up? GNLCC 11/10/2002 Job 1:6-22 Luke 5:1-11 Text Acts 12:1-4 Eric Jackson was a nineteen year old junior in high school who wanted some excitement in his life. He had failed the proficiency exams three times and it didn’t look as though he was going to graduate next ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Trust - The Key To Successful Living Series

    Contributed by John Maxwell on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 465 ratings
     | 67,470 views

    Learning to Trust God with all aspects of life, strong emphasis placed on Stewardship

    TRUST - THE KEY TO SUCCESSFUL LIVING Proverbs 3:1-10 John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: In Proverbs 3:1﷓10, there are some marvelous words of wisdom for us on our relationship with God. This morning, and for the next four Sundays, I want to talk to you about what I consider the key to successful ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Rapture Of The Church

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 30, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,691 views

    This passage describes to us the order of things when the rapture of Christ takes place.

    “THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH” 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 1. The CONFUSION of the Thessalonians. (v. 13) Romans 1:13; 1 Corinthians 10:1; 12:1; 2 Peter 3:18; Luke 8:52-53; John 11:11-13; 1 Thessalonians 5:10; 2 Peter 3:4; Job 19:25-27; Proverbs 14:32; Ephesians 2:12 2. The CONVICTION of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Uebergang avatar

    God's Outstanding Church

    Contributed by Michael Uebergang on Apr 12, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,419 views

    The Making of an Outstanding Church: A Place where God Rules through Jesus Christ

    Ex 32 The Golden Calf GOD’S OUTSTANDING CHURCH The Making of an Outstanding Church: A Place where God Rules through Jesus Christ Grace to you, and peace through our Lord Jesus Christ. Have you heard the story of “The Golden Calf” from Exodus 32? It couldn’t walk or talk or do anything. The dumb ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Johnny Chase avatar

    Living In The Land Of The Familiar

    Contributed by Johnny Chase on May 27, 2006
    based on 58 ratings
     | 6,979 views

    A Challenge to go beyond what is familiar into the unknown places the God is leading you.

    Leaving the Land of the Familiar Hebrews 11:8 8 By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going. Genesis 12:1-7 1 The Lord had said to Abram, "Leave your country, your people and your father’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Phil Anderson avatar

    When Jesus Comes Home Series

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on Nov 14, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,471 views

    What takes place when Jesus is home in His house? A challenge to the Church.

    When Jesus Comes Home… 1. The Scriptures are Stressed (vs 2) 2. Hurting are Helped (vs 3, 4) 3. Failures are Forgiven (vs 5) 4. Criticism is Confronted (vs 6-10) 5. Miracles are Manifested (vs 11-12a) 6. God is Glorified (vs 12b) THIS MORNING: * Jesus is here in His house ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ken Pell avatar

    Family

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 5, 2007
     | 22,389 views

    This sermon precedes communion and emphasizes the essential place of community within the Body of Christ.

    Sunday, November 4, 2007 Sermon Search Engine Family Ephesians 2:19-20 Special Note: The early portions of the introduction to this sermon were harvested from other sources. Special thanks to those who have gone before me! Sermon Objective: Sermon preceding communion emphasizing the essential ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Will You Fit In, In Heaven

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,228 views

    Description of heaven. Asks the question: If everyone says they are going, will they fit in or be out of place there

    Title: Will you fit in to heaven? Theme: Text: Matthew 13:33 “The kingdom of heaven is like” uses 8 times by Matthew Leaven is a symbol of sin Introduction I read a statistic last Sunday from a poll done by George Barna, reputable research agency. Polling people in America they found that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • ALTI KOCI avatar

    The Call To Persevere

    Contributed by Alti Koci on Jun 25, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,020 views

    The Confidence that we Have to Enter in the Most Holy Place trough Jesus Christ

    The Call to Persevere Text (Hebrew 10:19-25) Introduction Looking for Jesus A little girl had been listening while her mother’s friends were speaking about the imminent return of the Lord. After some time she was missed, so her mother went in search of her. She found her looking out a window ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Amazing Grace: God Makes Us Right Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 11, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,250 views

    God’s grace works to place us in a right relationship with God and with others.

    Amazing Grace: God Makes Us Right Romans 3:21-26 John Newton’s classic hymn Amazing Grace speaks of the power of God’s grace working in our lives to bring us to the moment we believe in God. Listen to verse two: ‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace my fears relieved; how ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jerry McKee avatar

    The Presence Of God

    Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,301 views

    God’s Presence...what an amazing, energetic, fun, yet terrifying place.

    11 Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me. – Psalms 51:11 • What does it mean to be in “The Presence of God?” o All of my life, the presence of God has been a mysterious place that only “Godly” people could visit. o Only Priests were allowed to enter the “Holy of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Bruce Howell avatar

    When Jesus Led The Service

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 21, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,017 views

    Certain dynamics take place when Jesus is present---especially in our services.

    When Jesus Led the Service Mark 2:1-12 1 A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. 2 So many gathered that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them. 3 Some men came, bringing to him a paralytic, carried ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • George Rennau avatar

    The Conscience Of Man And The Word Of God

    Contributed by George Rennau on Apr 26, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 11,961 views

    What brings a person to the place where they willfully do what they know is wrong?

    TITLE: The Conscience of man and the Word of God (4/25/99) I. Introduction Have you seen the Sunglasses and seminars commercial – this fellow is supposed to be attending seminars for his work, but decides to spend time in the sun. Only problem is – He falls asleep at the beach and gets really ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Chris Kelly avatar

    The Christ Clause Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 20,131 views

    Revelation seems like an unlikely place to see a Christmas story, but here it is!

    “The Christ Clause” Series: Stories Hollywood Missed December 25, 2005 In the movie “The Santa Claus”, well kept secrets of the North Pole are revealed when Scott Calvin (played by Tim Allen) accidentally kills Santa, and suddenly finds himself stuck with the job of being Santa Claus because of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    The Glory In The King's Gate

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 1, 2008
    based on 13 ratings
     | 11,352 views

    The routine and "hum-drum" responsibilities of life are what elevate men to great places.

    THE GLORY OF THE KING’S GATE TEXT: Esther 6:12 Esther 6:12 KJV And Mordecai came again to the king’s gate. But Haman hasted to his house mourning, and having his head covered. I. INTRODUCTION -- THE COMMON LIFE -I find myself somewhat indebted to Linda Little who taught me 11th grade ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal