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  • Billy Ricks avatar

    The Great Deception; The Power Of God To Reveal Sin

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 27, 2005
    based on 58 ratings
     | 11,013 views

    The Holy Spirit in this passage is showing us the difference between a disciple and a deceiver.

    INTRO: In some resort towns in Arizona, it is the practice of various hotels or motels to spray-paint the grass green in the winter to lure tourists to what looks like a lush vacation spot. The problem is that the first spring rains wash the paint into the gutters, revealing how false the image ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Offense!

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 25, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,535 views

    Are you easily offended or do you know someone that is? Who is responsible for working out the little differences? What happens if we just ignore them?

    27, November 2005 Dakota Community Church No Offense Are you easily offended or do you have someone in your life that is? You know what I mean, one of those people who get all bent out of shape because you haven’t called them, as though their phone doesn’t have buttons. What are we supposed do ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Todd Catteau avatar

    Unknown, But Not Unused: Othniel, Ehud, Shamgar Series

    Contributed by Todd Catteau on Oct 26, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 14,287 views

    Three minor Judges show us that God can use little-known people to do great things.

    Possessing the Promises (Judges #2) Unknown, but not Unused: Othniel, Ehud, Shamgar July 17, 2005 Summer time as a kid I watched many game shows •Jokers Wild, 25K Pyramid, Price is Right, Family Feud •Ask for most popular answers to a survey •If Judges were ever a category I imagine Samson would ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Developing The Discipline Of Gratefulness

    Contributed by Denise Raterta on Oct 31, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,442 views

    Just how does one develop the discipline of gratefulness, joy and contentment, the way Paul envisioned it? Consider the following steps...

    Developing the Discipline of Gratitude Thankfulness is increasingly following a lonely trail nowadays. People seem to fall more frequently into the mire of ingratitude, especially when greatly impacted by the stresses of this world. Human beings throughout history have demonstrated their ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    All Saints Day 2005

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 1, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,934 views

    Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness. But how can man be righteous?

    The Beatitudes Story: It’s All Saints day today - and of course it is our Patronal Service today But do we have any Saints among us? Elsie "Are you a Saint?" (Elsie is a Churchwarden!) The term saint is used in the NT section of the Bible and is the word hagios meaning: sacred , pure or ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Travis Johnson avatar

    A Contrast Of Commitment

    Contributed by Travis Johnson on Jan 16, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,016 views

    This sermon examines the two Saul’s, King Saul & Saul, later Paul, the apostle, & their contrast of loyalty to God.

    A CONTRAST OF COMMITMENT 1 Sam. 26:21 2 Tim. 4:7 Intro: The Bible is a book of contrasts. In the NT, especially the teachings of Jesus, we find many contrasts. i.e.- 2 roads-1 broad, that leads to destruction; 1 narrow, that leads to life. 2 went to pray—a Pharisee & a publican…. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Marty Boller avatar

    Prayer-Care-Share: Your Circle Of Influence Series

    Contributed by Marty Boller on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,098 views

    #2 in a series. God is pouring out a whole new level of city-wide cooperation amongst churches and church leaders. Prayer-Care-Share is a concentrated effort focusing on "Building Bridges to our Community"...loving our communities to Christ.

    Pastor Sandy Boller... Prayer. Care. Share. Building Bridges in Linn County. Loving our Community to Christ! Last week, Marty introduced the Prayer.Care.Share initiative that some 30 churches in Cedar Rapids are participating in. These churches are choosing to pull our ministries together for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Danny Williams avatar

    Why I Love The Church Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,388 views

    Description of the church of Jesus

    Why I Love The Church Part 1 March 5, 2000 - Danny L. Williams Ephesians 5:25-27, vs.32 The passage I just read is regarded many time’s in reference to husband and wife relationships. But Paul says in Vs. 32 “I ‘am speaking in reference to Christ and the Church”. We begin a new series this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Memorial Service

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 30, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 38,398 views

    Memorial Service, Ed became a Christian a short time before his death, Cremation urn was there in the service. He wasn’t buried or scattered so I added the commital into the service.

    Rom. 14:7-8 For none of us lives to himself alone and none of us dies to himself alone. 8 If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. We are gathered here today to celebrate the life, the love, the kind ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David DeWitt avatar

    The Crisis Favortism Causes Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,851 views

    Favortism is more than a problem it is crisis that the church must face

    The Crisis Favoritism Causes James 2:1-13 October 1, 2006 Evening Service Introduction Dodie Gadient, a schoolteacher for thirteen years, decided to travel across America and see the sights she had taught about. Traveling alone in a truck with camper in tow, she launched out. One afternoon ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • John Harvey avatar

    Raging Wildfires Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 15, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,545 views

    We need to be honest with God, encouraging to others and disciplined for ourselves.

    James: Religion that Works “Raging Wildfires” James 3:1-12 March 19, 2006 Introduction: Wildfires in Texas have burned 700,000 acres. The fire has burned over 1,000 square miles. Although the exact cause of the fire is still unknown, it started somewhere with a small spark. The vast majority of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Travis Johnson avatar

    Casual Faith Or Committed Faith?

    Contributed by Travis Johnson on Mar 18, 2006
    based on 130 ratings
     | 26,483 views

    What is the secret to real Christian living? Not how much you know; great leadership ability; personal charisma; or even a winning, positive attitude. The real key to Christian living is summed up in 2 words: FOLLOW ME.

    CASUAL FAITH OR COMMITTED FAITH? Mark 8:34, If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself & take up his cross & follow me. Intro: I saw a cartoon that showed a church building with a billboard in front that said: "The LITE CHURCH: 24% fewer commitments, home of the 71/2% tithe, 15 ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Larry Osborne avatar

    Lunch Bucket Christians Series

    Contributed by Larry Osborne on Jun 13, 2007
    based on 13 ratings
     | 6,438 views

    Which of these attitudes and actions do you find hardest to exhibit? What challenges do you face in consistently exhibiting them?

    1 Timothy: Doing Church God’s Way North Coast Church Message #9 September 16-17, 2006 Dr. Larry Osborne Lunch Bucket ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Scott Bayles avatar

    Following Jesus To Court Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 17, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,381 views

    When the Pharisees bring a woman caught in the act of adultry before Jesus we see their Accusation and Jesus’ Acquittal.

    by Scott Bayles Following Jesus part 2 Following Jesus to Court Victoria Ruvolo was on her way home late one November evening when she crossed paths with a car-full of punks on a joyride in a gray Nissan. She probably never saw it coming. One of the juvenile delinquents—who had already broken into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Todd Pugh avatar

    A Place To Call Home Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,703 views

    2 of 3 dealing with the importance of friendship

    A Place to Belong A Place to Call Home Sunday Sermon / May 15th 2005 Intro: Ways to know your church is unfriendly. 1) The sign out front says – For members only 2) The parking lot has a sign that says – unauthorized vehicles will be towed at owners expense. 3) The church lobby has a sign that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal