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  • Colin Coombs avatar

    Possessing The Land

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 2, 2005
    based on 55 ratings
     | 43,488 views

    A challenge to possess all God has for us

    Possessing The Promised Land Joshua 1:1-11 and 16 & 17 1 After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant: 2 “Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "To God Be The Glory"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Jun 24, 2004
    based on 204 ratings
     | 67,407 views

    Based on Max Lucado’s book, "It’s Not About Me", this message deals with God’s passion to receive glory in EVERYTHING that He does.

    “To God Be The Glory” (based on Lucado’s book – “It’s Not About Me”) INTRODUCTION: We live in a “me-centric” world. i.e., everything revolves around ME … my happiness … my wants … my pleasure … ME! Up until 450 years ago, everybody believed that the universe, and the sun, and the planets ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All Creation Groans

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Nov 1, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,229 views

    Should Christians be Tree Huggers?

    The Bible teaches and we believe the eschatological account to be true for the end of time, as we know it. That truth is that when Jesus Christ returns as the Lion of Judah, King of Kings and Lord of Lords- this world will be destroyed. Jesus told His disciples about that day of His return in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Give Everything. Period."

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 8, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 9,098 views

    How to have the full life Jesus promises and steps along the journey.

    Mark 12:38-44 “Give Everything. Period.” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org What if, at the beginning of our lives, someone were to come to us and say: “Would you like to have a completely satisfying time during your ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Fresh Start

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 61 ratings
     | 7,995 views

    A sermon for the 4th Sunday in Lent

    4th Sunday in Lent Luke 15: 1-3, 11b-32 A Fresh Start   "Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. And the Pharisees and the scribes murmured, saying, "This man receives sinners and eats with them." So he told them this parable:" Luke 15:1-3, RSV. "And he said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Treasure Your Life

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 4, 2004
    based on 125 ratings
     | 15,138 views

    Treasure your life and do what matters most. From the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, learn (1)not to love things but share them, (2) treasure opportunties to seek God, and (3) share Christ while we still can.

    Accidents can happen anytime. None of us know when the end will come. It can come suddenly and unexpected. The collapse at Nicoll Highway and Ayer Rajah Ave site remind us that life is unpredictable. When we leave our house each morning, we do not know if we’re going to come back that same day. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Press On In Christ Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 14, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 9,498 views

    Spiritual maturity is a growth process, so we need to be willing to press on. Are you willing to press on? Are you willing to be single minded in becoming like Christ? You must press on in Christ.

    Illustration: Christian Pilgrimage One of the greatest Christian classics, maybe the greatest of all is John Bunyan’s Pilgrims Progress. It is an allegory written by a Baptist Pastor who wrote while he was imprisoned for his faith. It gives us an analogy of the Christian life. Pilgrims Progress ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Feeding Frenzy

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,588 views

    A sermon on how to get the most out of going to church.

    Feeding Frenzy How To Get The Most Out Of Going To Church 7/28/04 I. Introduction A local newspaper had a Sunday morning religion section that contained, among other things, letters to the editor about various religious issues. Most weeks these letters were pretty innocuous, but one Sunday ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Overcome The Fear Of What People Will Think Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,374 views

    Every one of us will face criticism and rejection if we start really doing something for God. Here are 5 steps to dealing with fear of men. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    How to overcome fear of what people will think: Read Acts 4:1-31. (Tell the story. . . review Acts 3 briefly) One of the most natural things that humans do is be afraid of what other people will think. You may not think this affects you. . . you might not be a part of something like this: The ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Two Points Of View

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,626 views

    Two brothers in the family had entirely different viewpoints on the way a situation was handled. The difference led them in two different directions. How they resolved the problem in the end may be representative of today’s situations.

    March, 2007 “Two Points of View” Luke 15:11-31 INTRODUCTION: Today our scripture is a well-known parable that generally focuses on the younger son who is labeled “the prodigal son” but he is only part of the story. We start with his journey, but it extends to the whole family. According to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Problem Solving Series

    Contributed by Bledar Valca on Mar 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,869 views

    Learning to solve problems based on Acts

    PROBLEM SOLVING A 4.6 earthquake tore through the ocean town and shook the residents awake. A sharp crack like a giant rifle sounded in the night, followed by ominous rumblings that flowed in waves across the metropolitan area. When he felt the shaking, police officer Dennis Johnson rolled out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Disguising Your Despising Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,218 views

    Exposition of Haggai 1:1-11

    Text: Haggai 1:1-11, Title: Disguising Your Despising, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/18/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Against all those monks, who tried to think of the best ways to serve God, stood this one command: “Honor your father and mother.” Luther said, “Where will these poor wretches hide when in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Neil Lieder avatar

    Life Guard On Duty Series

    Contributed by Neil Lieder on Feb 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,174 views

    Rip Tide Series Week 2: Life Guard on Duty This message stresses the importance of warning those we see falling into sin, and our responsibility to heed the warnings that God sends to us.

    RIP TIDE 2. Life Guard On Duty As we continue in our message series RIP TIDE, this evening we are talking about Life Guard on Duty. Last week we heard God’s warning to us about the Rip Tide of sin and the pull it has in our life. He tells us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ashes

    Contributed by James May on Jul 17, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,408 views

    This message was pertaining to the dedication of our New building. It is adaptable to any format. God has given us beauty for ashes.

    Ashes Church Dedication Message Sunday, July 15, 2007 – 2 PM By Pastor Jim May Isaiah 61:1-4, "The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Law Of Harvest

    Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on Feb 15, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 35,272 views

    Beware of what you are sowing because it will determine what you will reap

    THE LAW OF HARVEST There are several laws governing several situations in the universe: - The law of gravity:- whatever goes up must come down - The law of mathematics:- two parallel line do not meet - The law of housekeeping:- as you lay your bed so you will sleep on it - The law of the prophets- ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal