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  • Davon Huss avatar

    The Earthquake

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 10, 2010
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     | 8,935 views

    A sermon on the earthquake at the cross of Calvary, Matthew 27:51

    Sermon for 3/7/2010 The Earthquake- Matthew 27:41-54 Introduction: Story of me being in an earthquake. What is an earthquake? An earthquake is a shaking of the ground caused by the sudden breaking and movement of large sections of the earth's rocky outermost crust. WBTU: A. Darkness in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If You’re Happy And You Know It, Give A Tithe! Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 10, 2010
     | 7,741 views

    Sermon 21 of our series on the Baptist Faith and Message

    Stewardship (BFM #21) If You’re Happy and You Know it, Give a Tithe! Text: 2nd Corinthians 8:9-15 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Today, we’re looking at article 13 of the BFM which is on Stewardship, so if you will take your BFM and follow along as I read article 13 to you we’ll go ahead and get ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Injustice In The Church Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,713 views

    Why is the Church so guilty of injustice and does it rule out faith in God as a valid life choice?

    This is a series based on and heavily dependent on Timothy Keller’s Best Seller "The Reason For God" for which I’m deeply grateful. It uses much of his argument though with various additions by myself or the other preachers of the series. I’m going to begin today with a short ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What Must I Do To Get Eternal Life?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 20, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,335 views

    There are only two options available to us for getting eternal life. Find out what they are.

    Every time a fancy car raced by the family minivan, the boy sitting in the back wondered: “What do I have to do to lay my hands on one of those beauties?” His sister sitting next to him, however, was more interested in the mansions they passed. Her hope was to live in such a place one ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Will You Come?

    Contributed by Pastor Steve Zimmerman on Jul 31, 2010
     | 3,216 views

    The beautiful old hymn "Will you come and follow Me" asks us all to consider our call from Christ, both as believers and as church families.

    Will You Follow? Last week we sang a hymn that we have sang before. Will You Come and Follow Me was one of the opening songs and I found myself lost in it for the first time. I ‘felt’ the words as I made my feeble attempt to sing. The words to this hymn are comprised of an ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Grace And Future Glory Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 10, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,657 views

    God takes everything in our life-good and evil, and works it together for good in his purpose for our life.

    Romans 8:18-30 Introduction: A. There is a longing in humans that leads them to want something better and to believe there is more to life than experienced on earth. B. While we don’t necessarily want to die to attain the better experience, believers maintain taking this step is the only way ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Room At The Top"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,032 views

    A sermon about what it means to be in relationship with God through Jesus Christ.

    “Room at the Top” Ephesians 2:1-10 John 14:1-14 By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org In our Gospel Lesson from John 14 Jesus is speaking to the disciples in the Upper Room. The end of Jesus’ earthly ministry is ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Pilgrim's Path 2 Penitence

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jan 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,061 views

    The Pilgrim’s path is the way of the Beattitudes. Penitence is a matter of the heart’s attitude toward receiving forgiveness.

    The Pilgrim’s Path Part-2, Mathew 5:1-12 Penitence Introduction The Congregational preacher of old, D.L. Moody, told the story of a rebellious and angry boy who had run away from home. He had given his father no end of trouble. He had refused all the invitations his father had sent him to come ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Knowing God's Will For Certain

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 9, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,526 views

    Never be stuck wondering what the next step is again but learn how to confidently know God’s will and direction for your life.

    KNOWING AND OBEYING GOD’S WILL FOR YOUR LIFE Mt. 21:28-30 - "What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, ’Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’ ’I will not,’ he answered, but later he changed his mind and went. "Then the father went to the other son and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Is Jesus To You?

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Jan 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,746 views

    Do you really know how precious the name of Jesus is?

    Christ of the 2:10’s – 11th January 2009 pm To the artist He is the One Altogether Lovely. To the architect He is the Chief Cornerstone. To the astronomer He is the Sun of Righteousness. To the baker He is the Living Bread. To the banker He is the Hidden Treasure. To the biologist He is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 3: Our Biggest Challenge Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 14, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,617 views

    A message preached along with our 2008 Palm Sunday program, focusing on the importance of loving people who are not like us...just like Jesus did.

    What the Cross Teaches Us Part 3: Our Biggest Challenge “Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” Luke 23:34 (KJV) The 3 Biggest Challenges of Every Christian 1. To have compassion on those who don’t know God. Illustration: I had been praying regularly with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Worship Is A Verb Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 30, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,695 views

    This message focuses on the remaining two hindrances to our worship.

    Worship Is A Verb Part 4 Scripture: Matthew 12:1-7; Revelations 2:1-4 Introduction: This morning I will complete this part of the series that was focusing on the hindrances to our worship. So far we have discussed intellectualism, idealism, imperialism, isolationism and institutionalism. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    God's Model For Church Leadership Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,083 views

    This message presents an overview of the types of leaders that God wants for the church.

    George Bernard Shaw is quoted as saying, “Some people see things as they are and say why. I dream things that never were and say why not?” Many churches across America are in desperate need of visionary leadership. Leaders who refuse to settle for the way things are and are willing to press on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christians In Need Of Conversion Series

    Contributed by James May on Mar 2, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,578 views

    #23 and the final message in the Book of James Series. Being a Christian has to be much more than just in word, but in action and in commitment to Christ.

    23 Christians in Need of Conversion The Book of James By Pastor Jim May James 5:19-20, "Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him; Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Are You Saved Or Are You Redeemed.

    Contributed by Chris Summers on Mar 4, 2008
     | 6,318 views

    Being saved and being redeemed , is there a difference?

    Are you saved or are you redeemed? Good morning. The question for today is, “Is there a difference between being saved and being redeemed? “ The answer is yes, and no. Let’s look at this for a bit. Being saved is one thing, most of us proclaim to be saved but being redeemed is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist