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  • Matthew Grise avatar

    Finishing His Work Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Mar 13, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,655 views

    Philippians 1:1-6. Paul rejoices in his relationship with the Philippian church and the certainty that Christ will finish his work in them.

    AGAIN I SAY REJOICE FINISHING HIS WORK PHILIPPIANS 1:1-6 INTRODUCTION - Today we are going to begin a study of the book of Philippians. If you turn in your Bible to Philippians chapter 1 you will be in the right place. We are calling our study Again I Say Rejoice. This, of course, is taken ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unstoppable Vision Series

    Contributed by Chip Kelly on Mar 14, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,712 views

    When the church has crystal clear vision and is functioning properly, it is UNSTOPPABLE.

    UNSTOPPABLE #1 - “Unstoppable Vision” When I was a kid a curious thing would happen to me on some Sunday ams. A strange illness would strike. I disliked church so much that I’d fake sick to try to get out of going. I learned this from my 5 older brothers & sisters who were Sunday Syndrome ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    But He Was A Leper

    Contributed by James May on Mar 15, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 24,517 views

    Namaan was a mighty man, a warrior, a commander and highly respected and honored by man, but he was leper. God’s view of greatness is different from that of the world. We need to be great in God’s eyes.

    But He Was a Leper By Pastor Jim May Great men, they are all around us and in every walk of life. Looking back through history we can see a lot of great people. Abraham Lincoln was considered a great man because of the Emancipation Proclamation. George Washington was a great man, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Luke avatar

    I Came To Seek And To Save What Was Lost Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 16, 2009
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     | 8,890 views

    A look at why Jesus came to earth in His own words

    SERIES: “WHAT JESUS SAID ABOUT WHY HE CAME” “I CAME TO SEEK AND TO SAVE WHAT WAS LOST” LUKE 19:1-10 INTRODUCTION Today we start a new series: “What Jesus Said About Why He Came.” During the Christmas season, we celebrate “God with us” – when God came to earth as a man. That God-man’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Aroma Therapy

    Contributed by Jerry O'sullivan on Jul 14, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 31,608 views

    Big Idea: What does it mean to live our lives as the aroma of Christ? We are the Aroma of Christ when our life smells of success, service, sacrifice and sincerity so that it causes people to remember Jesus.

    Introduction: (BLACK SLIDE on screen Votive Candles with chocolate chip cookie Smell lit in sanctuary giving off pleasant aroma throughout Jerry enters auditorium from back with tray of cookies) Good Morning my name is Jerry O’Sullivan I am one of the pastors here at Shelter Rock Church and I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Getting Past Defeats: My Soul Looks Back Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,154 views

    Montgomery Hills Baptist Church: To live large means dealing with the pain inflicted on us. Some of it comes from our arrogance, some from scapegoating. But God is able to work through that pain toward the accomplishment of His purposes.

    There is at my house a photograph I treasure. In that picture I am about three years old, and my father is holding me in his arms. My father is wearing the cap of a Shell Oil service station attendant. Nothing especially remarkable about that, except for what I hear in my memory whenever I see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What A Way To Go!

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,825 views

    We are instructed to be faithful.

    WHAT A WAY TO GO! Joshua 23.1-16 S: Faithfulness C: Joshua’s farewell to leaders Pr: WE ARE INSTRUCTED TO BE FAITHFUL. ?: How? KW: Challenges TS: We will find in our study of Joshua 23 five challenges that show us how to be faithful to God. Type: Propositional The ____ challenge ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Care Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 19, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,567 views

    First in a series exploring life crisis. Based on the "Who Cares" campaign of Outreach.com. Introductory message explores the role of the church in crisis.

    (This message extensively based on the sermon starters provided in the "Who Cares" package materials from Outreach.) Who cares. Despite the structure of that phrase, which should be a question, it is probably used more frequently anymore as a statement of fact rather than a question. Who ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Resolved...

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 22, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,013 views

    Be a deliberate follower of God.

    RESOLVED… Joshua 24.1-33 S: Commitment C: Joshua’s final words to the people Pr: BE A DELIBERATE FOLLOWER OF GOD. TS: We will find in our study of Joshua 24 how Joshua challenged the people to be ready for life after him. Type: Inductive, narrative I. SUMMONS (1) II. RECOLLECTION ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Hal Seed avatar

    Prince Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 18,828 views

    This is the fourth in a Christmas series designed to spotlight Jesus as the hope and comfort needed during a scary, post 911 Christmas season.

    [This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    0808 Trinity Viii: False Prophets And The Three Confessions Series

    Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Jul 29, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,941 views

    The role of the prophet today and how to discern between true & false ones.

    Sermon: False Prophets and the Three Confessions Text: Matt 7:15-21-23 & Ro 8:12-17 Occasion: Trinity VIII Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Providence REC When: Sunday, July 29, 2007 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "God Sends The Whirlwind" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,501 views

    Sermon 7 in a study in Hosea

    “For they sow the wind and they reap the whirlwind”. Anyone who has experienced winds strong enough to be classified as tornado or hurricane strength comes away with story after amazing story of what a profound experience it is. In our most recent memory as this sermon was being prepared, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    The $$$$ Of Following Christ

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,928 views

    Following Christ may $$$$(cost) you the dearest thing you possess

    A modern day Rip Van Winkle fell asleep and woke up in the year 2076. Immediately, he rushed to a phone booth to call his brokerage firm. They found his portfolio and reported, “Your Walmart stock is worth $50 million. Your AT&T stock is worth $62 million. And your Microsoft stock is worth $120 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "God Is Just And Justifier" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,524 views

    Sermon 8 in a study in Hosea

    8 How can I give you up, O Ephraim? How can I surrender you, O Israel? How can I make you like Admah? How can I treat you like Zeboiim? My heart is turned over within Me, all My compassions are kindled. 9 I will not execute My fierce anger; I will not destroy Ephraim again. For I am God and not ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Steve Bond avatar

    The Toughest Job On Earth Series

    Contributed by Steve Bond on Aug 15, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,219 views

    One of the uncomfortable realities about parenting is that we don’t know as much as we think we know. This is the final message in our series: Desperate Households. Today’s message deals with parenting, the toughest job on earth.

    Introduction One of the uncomfortable realities about parenting is that we don’t know as much as we think we know. When I was younger I used to think I knew almost everything about my kids. But the older I get the more I realize how naïve I was. This is only scratching the surface about my naiveté, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible