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  • Mark Strauss avatar

    The Book Of Acts, Part 4- Something Better Than Gold (Or Rise Up And Walk) Series

    Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 4, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,081 views

    In Acts 3 we meet a man whose life is about to change. •For over forty years his life has been the same (4:22). •But now he is about to receive the greatest gift of his life.

    Something Better Than Gold (or, Rise up and Walk) The Healing of the Lame Man Acts 3 For all of us there are momentous events in our lives that change us forever. •Meeting that special person you will “Your eyes meet across the room...” •Having your first child; or adopting first child. You hold ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Book Of Acts, Part 5- Standing Firm On A Solid Foundation Series

    Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 4, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,333 views

    When we meet Peter and John in Acts 4, they are in a situation that we would expect to produce fear. Fear is a rational response. •They have been arrested and thrown in prison. Their very lives are threatened. •Yet instead of fear, we see boldness a

    Standing Firm on a Solid Foundation 4:1-21 Fear. It is perhaps the common human emotion. And we all have things we are afraid of. •There are scientific names for every fear imaginable. •There is claustrophobia, the fear of enclosed places; acrophobia, the fear of high places; agoraphobia, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Core Values -- Love Series

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006
     | 4,092 views

    We are in our series on Core Values. Core Values are the DNA that define who we are, what we are in infancy and in greatness. What God has called us to be. They are not just creeds on plaque or notes in book somewhere. They are the essence of who we a

    Core Values: Love – 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 1 If I speak in the languages of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Giving Generously Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on May 9, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 31,561 views

    Part two of a two part series on Godly X-Factors that make the equations of our life make sense.

    “GIVING GENEROUSLY” The X-Factor - Week 2 2 CORINTHIANS 9:6-15 INTRODUCTION: A little girl became restless in church as the preacher’s sermon past the 15 minute mark. Finally, she leaned over to her mother and whispered, "Mommy, if we give him the money now, will he let us go?" Someone once ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Look And Live! Series

    Contributed by Mark Jones on May 20, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,875 views

    We are invited to look to Jesus’sacrificial death on the Cross so that we might live.

    Look, and Live! Numbers 21:4-9 Copyright 2006, J. Mark Jones all rights reserved, may be used with credit. EOLS: We are invited to look by faith at Jesus’ finished work on the cross so that we might be saved. It’s the most prevalent advice, the common denominator that you see when you go ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Veterans, A Soldier's Shield

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 30, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,087 views

    When those whose lives are in danger ask for prayer, it would be a sin to fail to pray for them. Born again Christians can take their rightful place among such giants of intercession, such as Moses, Daniel, The Apostle Paul,and Jesus.

    Turn your Bibles to 1 Samuel 12:23 Title: Becoming a Soldier’s Shield Theme: Praying for Those in Harm’s Way Introduction: Our key text today is set in the time when the prophet Samuel is giving his farewell speech. In this speech Samuel confronts the people with evidence of the righteous ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Preservation And Illumination" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 5, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,852 views

    sermon 8 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

    “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men. 14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; 15 nor does anyone light a lamp ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Dean O'Bryan avatar

    Scripture Is Foundational Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jun 12, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,599 views

    A series on our church’s core values (two not posted here were done by other speakers).

    Trinity Baptist Church March 26, 2006 True Values Scripture is foundational Matthew 7:24-27; 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Howard Hendricks used to say, “aim at nothing, and you’ll hit it every time.” That holds true of both people and organizations. When it comes to “doing life“ -- ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    The Wealth Of Poverty Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 24, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 29,370 views

    1st sermon in an 8 part series on the Beatitudes. This series challenges us to "Shift" our thinking in what really brings true happiness. (*Refreshed with some rewrite in 8/08. PowerPoint and Video Clips available on request.)

    SHIFT -WEEK 1 THE WEALTH OF POVERTY Matthew 5:1-3, Luke 18:18-23 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: For the majority of people, Christian and non-Christian alike, the popular idea of finding happiness is based on having the right circumstances. It is what one preacher calls, "When & Then thinking." ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    The Power Of Vision

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 24, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,786 views

    This Sermon was preached on graduation Sunday and challenges us all to have a vision in our lives in order to succeed in God.

    The Power Of Vision 2 Chronicle 34: 1-8 Luke 2:41-52 One of the most powerful things you can have in your life is a vision of what could be. Why does a young girl swim lap after lap in a swimming pool? She has a vision of winning a state title. Why does a young man run endless sprints? ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Comfort My People

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,150 views

    The Lord is the everlasting God who will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom as He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak and offers salvation to all.

    Isaiah 40:21-31 Psalm 147:1-11, 20c I Corinthians 9:16-23 Mark 1:29-39 Fifth Sunday after EpiphanyB COMFORT MY PEOPLE Isaiah 40:21-31 Do you not know? Do you not hear? Has it not been told you from the beginning? Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth? It is he who ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Our Purpose: Urging Each Member To Serve Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 20, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,654 views

    3rd in 5-part series on casting vision and clarity for the purpose of our church.

    “OUR PURPOSE: URGING EACH MEMBER TO SERVE THE LORD WITHIN THE CHURCH” Ephesians 4:11-16 INTRODUCTION: The story is told of a very large woman who attended a banquet and absolutely gorged herself on the buffet and afterwards felt very, very guilty. She said to her husband, "I shouldn’t of done ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    What I Owe Me Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,685 views

    This sermon deals with looking at our own greed and how it hurts the Kingdom Of God.

    Paid In Full—What I Owe Me 10/1/2006 Ecclesiastes 5:10-20 and 1 Timothy 6:3-10 Luke 12 Today is the first week of our Stewardship Period. We will be doing three messages with the overall theme “Paid In Full”. There are only three debts we need to pay up to be Paid in Full. The first is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Be The World To One Person Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 21, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,311 views

    Esther, Pt. 2

    BE THE WORLD TO ONE PERSON (ESTHER 2) Once a frog fell into a deep pothole and couldn’t get out no matter how hard he tried to jump out. Even his friends couldn’t get him to muster enough strength to jump out of the pothole. After a number of futile attempts, they gave him up to his expected fate. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Chris Kelly avatar

    Perseverance: Hiking The Steep Grade Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,058 views

    Learn how each Psalm in the Songs of Ascent (120-134) describe the exciting life of the modern day follower of God as we climb and grow in our relationship with Christ.

    Perseverance: Hiking the Steep Grade July 7, 2002 This morning, we’re going to be talking about the 5th word that you’re going to become very well acquainted with as you hike the upward trail we call the Christian life… PERSEVERANCE. If you’ve been ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan