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  • Bob Hunter avatar

    Learning The Hard Way Series

    Contributed by Bob Hunter on Nov 7, 2005
    based on 87 ratings
     | 36,701 views

    Are you the type of person who learns things the hard way? King Nebuchadnezzar was a slow learner. Contemporary sermon with solid practical outline. Use it in series.

    Nebuchadnezzar: Learning the hard way Daniel Ch. 4 Intro: Have you ever wondered why some people choose to learn things the hard way? King Nebuchadnezzar was that type of person. Nothing came easy for him. He was a perpetural slow learner when it came to spirituality. If given the choice ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    From Hero To Zero

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,105 views

    You can go from Hero to Zero in a nanosecond in this world. You can turn it around

    Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the LORD’S hand double for all her sins. A voice cries out: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Koinonia Ekklesias I Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 30, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,118 views

    Exposition of Acts 2:42-43 about the qualities and character of the early church

    Text: Acts 2:42-43, Title: Koinonia Ekklesias, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/1/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Some story about the reformers kicking off the Reformation with a conviction to recapture the spirit of the NT church. B. Background to passage: Luke gives us a glimpse of the life of the early ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beginning With The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,037 views

    Sermon 7 in the Galatians series. A powerful argument from Paul in favor of Justification by Faith, not from works.

    04/15/2007 Inro: Illustration of focusing on something small/menial and missing something huge (I used scuba diving in a lake or pond, then the ocean, then going back to the pond) Scuba diving in ocean vs in a rock quarry or lake / swimming pool Ocean: full of life, visibility seems to go on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Craig Eidson avatar

    Regurgitated Message

    Contributed by Craig Eidson on Aug 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,246 views

    Lessons learned from Jonah

    Jonah 3:1 Then the word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time, "Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message I give you.” I’d be willing to bet a nickel (maybe even a dime) that if ten people were asked what they know about the Jonah story, most of them would say, "the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where Is Your Faith Taking You?

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Aug 13, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,116 views

    How is your faith today? Can you learn anything from Abraham and Sarah about the power of faith to follow God into the unknown?

    Where is Your Faith Taking You? Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 August 12, 2007 After Noah built the ark, the animals started to board the ship two by two. Pair after pair of animals passed by Noah, heading up the ramp into the ship. Finally a lone hippo waddled up and Noah asked him where his mate was. "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The First Church

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 31, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,888 views

    The first church as described in Acts 2:42 and following is held up as an example for the church today to emulate.

    The First Church Acts 2:42-47 It is the expressed goal of those of us in the restoration movement to restore the church as it was in the first century. In terms of doctrine I feel we have, for the most part, reached that goal. But have we restored the spirit of the first century church? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You Straddling The Fence? Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 7, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,816 views

    This message is give to help us realize if we are straddling the fence on certian issues in our life and show us that we need to make a decision for Christ, now.

    ARE YOU STRADDLING THE FENCE? Acts 5:34-41 INTRODUCTION A. This is a very interesting passage. 1. As I studied I noted that most people see it as a “God Thing” that helped get the disciples back out on the street again to preach the gospel – that Gamaliel, was a sort of good conscienced ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Know What To Know Series

    Contributed by Michael West on Aug 12, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,146 views

    What would happen to Christians and the need in this world if we could get to the place where we really could believe God at His Word?

    Sunday August 13, 2006 at River of Life Ministries Series: Move It Part 4 Sermon: Know What To Know by Pastor Michael West Scripture: Matthew 11:1-12 After Jesus was crucified and rose from the dead, there was a distinct change in the disciples. They went from the average everyday man, to bold, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I Believe Series

    Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Aug 30, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,969 views

    "I believe" are perhaps the hardest words of the Apostle’s Creed to state. Faith is under attack, but it is absolutely essential.

    During World War II allied armies marched into Germany on their way to Berlin. Retreating German soldiers switched road signs and destroyed landmarks in an effort to confuse their enemy. And, to an extent, it worked, for many a G.I. followed a false marker only to end up in the wrong place. That ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    God's Help In Times Of Crisis Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 8, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 16,110 views

    We can let our crisis handle us or we can let God handle our crisis.

    God’s Help in Times of Crisis Text: Gen. 32:1-21 Introduction 1. Read Gen. 32:1-21 2. Illustration: A “lame duck” President met with his successor in the Oval Office. Near the end of the orientation, he presented the incoming leader three numbered envelopes, with specific instructions to open ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Greg Carr avatar

    Are You A Revolutionary Part 4

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,826 views

    The seven passions of a Revolutionary are defined for us in the book of Acts. These Scriptures are important to us because they describe the very nature of the life of the early church as it began to form immediately after Jesus returned to heaven.

    Are you a Revolutionary? Are you transforming your entire life to emulate that of Jesus Christ’s? Are you transforming your entire perspective to emulate that of Jesus Christ’s? Your spiritual practices? Your attitude? Your character? Your faith? Your relationships? Your behavior? God wants to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Empowered To Engage Part 7 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Dec 15, 2008
     | 2,892 views

    We should rightly assess ourselves and we should responsibly access our gifts.

    There’s nothing like the local church when she is working right. When the church becomes the church that God intended her to be, the church is a force to reckon with. Lives are changed. Marriages restored. Families united. Communities transformed. No wonder the church was labeled as “These who have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    Jesus For The If In Life

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 12, 2008
    based on 26 ratings
     | 24,252 views

    If you need a friend,If you heart is broken,If the doctor said I’m sorry. Jesus for the IF in life.

    “IF” “Jesus for the IF in LIFe” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. 2nd Chronicles 7:13-14 “If I shut up heaven that there be no rain, or if I command the locusts to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among my people; If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Keith Broyles avatar

    Ok, The Election Is Over, Now What

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,634 views

    During the recent campaign there has been so much hate by Christians on both sides. Now is the time to remember who we are supposed to be people of love.

    Buddy is what history has called a “Yellow Dog Democrat.” He would never disagree with that statement. He never has had anything good to say about any Republican that has ever held office. In fact the word “Republican” is almost always uttered with an expletive of one form or another. If a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist