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  • Richard Goble avatar

    Can God Use Me?

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Dec 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,535 views

    Jesus restores and reaffirms us when we fail, making us fit for the Master’s use.

    Title: Can God Use Me? Text: John 21:15-19 Introduction: Annie Armstrong It is said that Annie Armstrong never tired of serving God and serving people. In 1893 because of her belief in the powerful hand of God to change lives and our world she wrote over 18,000 letters many by hand. She was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kingdom Of The Heart - Respect, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 5, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,964 views

    This sermon is a continuation of the theme from sermon #2 and deals with Matt. 5:27-37 in the Sermon on the Mount series. This section deals with adultery, divorce, and swearing.

    The Sermon on the Mount #3 Kingdom of the Heart - Respect( part 2) Matthew 5:27-37 CHCC: September 23, 2007 INTRODUCTION: Last week we saw the first point Jesus made about the Kingdom Heart. He taught that if we hold Anger in our hearts, it will grow to Contempt and Malice. No one with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    The Father's Concern For The Wayward Christian

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,651 views

    Message about the fact that Jesus looking for the lost sheep.

    The Father’s Concern for the Wayward Christian Matthew 18:12-14 June 17, 2007 I think all of us can remember a time when we’ve strayed from God. Maybe it wasn’t as blatant or drastic as it was for others, but we know that at times we’ve said, “No thanks” to Jesus and decided that our way was ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Steve Smith avatar

    A Contagious Heart Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,096 views

    In order to become contagious in our lives, we must make sure we have the right heart. This sermon looks at what Jesus might do if He were living at your house!

    INTRODUCTION We begin week two of our “Becoming Contagious” series with a story from one of the authors of both of our One Another Group Classes, Lee Strobel. Lee tells of a Christian friend of his named John, who had taken a routine business trip to Atlanta. John said, “Everything was going ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kerry Bauman avatar

    The Unity Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Aug 25, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,062 views

    This is a message that takes a look at unity, diversity and maturity in the body of Christ.

    Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds The Unity of the Church Text: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31 Introduction: A man had the misfortune of being stranded on a deserted island. To make the best of it he puts his talents to use and built a small town. Several years later, he was finally rescued when a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Catt avatar

    Facing The Giants: Faith To Face Your Impossibilities Series

    Contributed by Michael Catt on Aug 28, 2006
    based on 158 ratings
     | 28,568 views

    In the movie, Facing the Giants, the team thought the playoffs were impossible, but Coach Taylor challenged them to believe God. What causes us to give up on the seemingly impossible?

    Sherwood Baptist Church has one of the most dynamic media ministries of any church in America. They have produced Facing the Giants, arguably the best feature-length movie ever made by a local church. It’s a God-glorifying, excellently created sports film in the tradition of Hoosiers, Remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Discipline Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Oct 4, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,053 views

    This message considers what happens in a believer’s life when he follows Christ’s instruction on prayer.

    Introduction: This morning I want to address the discipline of prayer. I doubt very much if I have to convince many of you of God’s eagerness to grant our requests when they are in keeping with His will (See 1 John 5:14-15). On the other hand, it probably won’t hurt as we all know that there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Darrin Hunt avatar

    Torn Between Two Loves Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,821 views

    Part of a series in Philippians, we are encouraged to make Christ our life.

    Illus. 3 men discussing their funerals, what they would want people to say. •"He was a great humanitarian, an asset to his community." •"He was a great family man, loved his family." •"Look, he’s moving!" “What would you like on your tombstone”? What would you like to accomplish before you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mind Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,509 views

    Part of a series in Phil., we are encouraged to have the mind and attitude of Christ.

    What would you do for a Klondike bar? Some people would do some strange things. What would you do if there was little or no reward? (David Yarbrough, SC.com) The following ad once appeared in a London newspaper: "Men wanted for hazardous journey. Small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Fred Sigle avatar

    What The Cross Tells Us About God

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,333 views

    The cross of Jesus reveals two important truths about God: He hates sin but He loves sinners.

    WHAT THE CROSS TELL US ABOUT GOD A. “My God! My God! Why have you forsaken me?” Jesus cried while hanging on the CROSS. 1. As we discussed last Sunday, undoubtedly these words pierced the HEART of the Father. COMMENT: He knew He would hear them. He inspired David to write them in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kenneth Anthony avatar

    The Annunciation

    Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Mar 25, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,835 views

    Sermon discusses Mary’s willingess to become God’s handmaiden. Three lessons are also examined: We are never alone, We are part of a greater plan, and Being faithful leads to greater opportunites to serve God.

    The Annunciation Introduction The other day I was scanning a popular men’s magazine and came across a quiz that tested, “How Daring Are You?” At first, I was certain that I’d score pretty well because I consider myself an innovator and risk taker. For example, I tried Cherry Coke ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Matthew Sickling avatar

    Being A Christian Today

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,315 views

    This sermon explores what it is like to be a Christian in a postmodern world.

    Introduction: I started reading a new book a couple of weeks ago. It’s a book written by Bill O’reilly entitled “Culture Warrior.” O’Reily who is a News Commentator for The Fox News Network believes that the United States is in the middle of a “Culture War.” According to O’Reily, the battle is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eyriche Cortez avatar

    The Power Of Encouragement

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jun 13, 2007
    based on 199 ratings
     | 81,223 views

    We are called to encourage one another.

    Fifty-one years ago, on June 18, 1956, a freak accident happened on a lake in New York. A speeding motorboat bounced on a wave and shot into the water two of its passengers, a 50-year old man and a little girl. To keep her from drowning, the man held her head above water while the boat circled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Bravo avatar

    God Is Able

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 1, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 19,192 views

    Life can get tough at times but what ever you going through God is able to see you through.

    Is God able? As we go through life living it out day by day we ultimately will face many troubles, hardships, trials and tribulations. As we pass through troubled times, we will inevitably come face to face with a real question. A question, we sooner or later must all ask ourselves. It’s a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Blessings & Ingratitude

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 1, 2007
    based on 46 ratings
     | 13,544 views

    A lesson from the life of the paralytic at the pool of Bethesda.

    The movie Fourth Of July tells the true story of Ron Kovic played by Tom Cruise. Kovic is a patriotic, All-American small town athlete who surprises his family by enlisting with the Marines to fight in the Vietnam War. However, once he is in Viet Nam the glory of war and heroism fades quickly. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist