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  • Samuel Stephens avatar

    I Want To Be A Gangsta For Jesus

    Contributed by Samuel Stephens on Mar 21, 2009
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     | 11,417 views

    I am willing to risk my life for Christ! I want to be a Christian! I have made up my Mind! I know why I am a Christian!

    “Why I decided to be a Gangsta for Jesus!” It is important to know why you belong to any group or club or association. If you really understand why you are a member, then you can serve better, you can fully enjoy the benefits of your membership, and you will be excited about getting others to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Repent For The End Is Near

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Nov 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,155 views

    Jesus told us no man knows the day or hour of his return - so why do we insist on speculating when the end will come? Jesus� emphasis to us is readiness.

    REPENT, FOR THE END IS NEAR! (or is it?) TCF Sermon October 18, 2009 What do all these people have in common? Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Adolph Hitler, Pope John Paul II, Pope Benedict 16, Bill Gates, Prince Charles, John F. Kennedy, Henry Kissinger, Martin ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Case For Spiritual Formation Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 31, 2009
     | 6,551 views

    Part 4 in series The Company We Keep, this message makes the case for why spiritual formation is critical and discusses the difference between training to obey Jesus and trying to obey Jesus.

    The Case for Spiritual Formation The Company We Keep, prt. 4 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers May 23, 2009 John Ortberg asks us to consider what it would be like to be doing what we do every night – sitting on the couch eating Twinkies and potato chips – when suddenly the phone rings. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Real Reason For The Season

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Dec 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,968 views

    Surely it is good we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. But why did God send His only Son? What was the reason? It ultimately leads to the cross and forgiveness, and our salvation.

    We talked last week about “What if.” We looked at the Dickens Story “A Christmas Carol” and while acknowledging that “Christ” was not mentioned in the story, as Christians, we look for the message of Christ everywhere. And as such, we said that we might look at the “Spirits” of Christmas past, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Living Sacrifices Series

    Contributed by Art Good on Jun 7, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,556 views

    Why do Christians wear a cross? What is its meaning to the church? In this message we are going to look at 4 images that will help us understand the place of the cross in the life of the believer.

    Illus. In Texas last week, an 18 year old man was arrested for wearing a noose in public. As Jewelry. Seems kind of morbid doesn’t it? A noose is an instrument of an agonizing death. It represents vigilante law, I would never be proud to wear a noose. What about an electric chair? Did you ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    We Have A Purpose Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 7, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 11,828 views

    We Christians know who we are and why we are here and where we are going. God has given us both general purposes and specific purposes to live for.

    A. One of golf’s immortal moments came when a Scotsman demonstrated the new game of golf to President Ulysses Grant. 1. Carefully placing the ball on the tee, the Scotsman took a mighty swing. 2. The club hit the ground and scattered dirt all over the President’s beard, while the ball sat waiting ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Disasters, Calamities And Evil In The World: Is God Asleep At The Switch?

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 20, 2011
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     | 4,896 views

    Our choice is to go through calamities and trials with God or without Him, but go through them we must. Still, it helps to understand what we can of the "whys and wherefores."

    Disasters, Calamities and Evil in the World: Is God Asleep at the Switch? (topical) 1. As a pastor, one of my most challenging responsibilities is to comfort the grieving. People can suffer in horrible ways. 2.The earthquake & tsunami that hit Japan killed thousands and left lives in shambles. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Man Who Went To Hell Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 11, 2011
    based on 84 ratings
     | 19,613 views

    Does Hell exist? And, if so, why did the Rich man end up there? What had he done that was so terrible that he deserved that type of punishment?

    POEM: An old man sat by an open fire and dreamed the years away, While, outside in the battle of life, many perished in the toils of day. He never did any good, nor did he ever do any wrong. He just sat by the open fire and dreamed the whole day long. Now he’s left a vacant chair and they say ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pre-Disposed To Thanksgiving-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 23, 2010
     | 3,160 views

    1 of 2. The Psalmist charged God’s people to have an attitude of thankfulness. God’s people are pre-disposed to thankfulness. But why? People pre-disposed to Thanksgiving Enjoy...

    PRE-DISPOSED to/for THANKSGIVING-I—Psalm 100:1-5 Attention: There is a tendency among business retailers to gear up early for Christmas. This begins shortly after the Halloween push. The shelves are beginning to get stocked with specifically Christmas items.—Christmas trees of all sizes, colors & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pre-Disposed To Thanksgiving-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 23, 2010
     | 2,044 views

    2 of 2. The Psalmist charged God’s people to have an attitude of thankfulness. God’s people are pre-disposed to thankfulness. But why? People pre-disposed to Thanksgiving Enjoy...

    PRE-DISPOSED to/for THANKSGIVING-II—Psalm 100:1-5 There is a tendency among business retailers to gear up early for Christmas. This begins shortly after the Halloween push. The shelves are beginning to get stocked with specifically Christmas items.—Christmas trees of all sizes, colors & materials, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Wheat And Weeds

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 28, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,571 views

    In Matthew 13:24-30, Jesus tells a parable that helps us understand. It’s a parable that answers this very question, If the kingdom of God is here, why is there still evil?

    Wheat and Weeds 6/01/08 AM Text: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-42 Introduction Turn with me to the Gospel of Matthew. Do you know what Matthew is trying to get across in this gospel? Do you know the truth he was trying to share? Matthew wrote this book because he wants us to know this one basic truth: Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Servant Leadership Part 2: A Concious Choice That We Make Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jul 5, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,905 views

    All leaders are called to constantly choose between the Power and Authority Model and the Servant Model of Leadership. What do we generally choose and why do we choose the obvious?

    Servant Leadership – Part II – A conscious choice that we make There was this couple, who lived very close to the Church. They could just step into the church from their home, pretty much like Abrahams when they attend our church. One Sunday the wife, decided that she will save time, in cooking, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bode Ayodele avatar

    Blessings And Birthrights

    Contributed by Bode Ayodele on Sep 5, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,198 views

    For every blessing there s a corresponding birthright. This message explains why some Christians go about life with out enjoy the divine blessings ordained for them. It also provides prayer.

    By Bode Ayodele For every birthright there is a corresponding blessing. However, it is not he that owns the birthright in all cases who enjoys the blessings attached to it. Examine the case of Esau and Jacob. In Genesis, when Esau came in from the field hungry and asked Jacob for food, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    Three Questions To Consider Concerning The Resurrection

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Apr 23, 2011
     | 8,892 views

    This sermon addresses three questions concerning the resurrection of Christ: "Why was the resurrection so important?", "How are we expected to respond to the resurrection?", and "What should the church do in light of the resurrection?"

    THREE QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER CONCERNING THE RESURRECTION Text: Mark 16:1 – 20 Have you heard the story about the eight-year old in Sunday School on Easter Sunday? Johnny’s family weren’t regular church attenders…as a matter of fact, they only went to church on Easter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeremy Congdon avatar

    Look At The Birds

    Contributed by Jeremy Congdon on Apr 30, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,380 views

    Worry seems to be at the center of most people's lives. We worry about every little thing under the sun, but Jesus tells us not to. Why? Because he's GOD!!

    Introduction: Do any of you ever worry about anything? I know that sounds like a stupid question but when I asked that something probably popped into your head. Right now I want you to think of the one thing you worry about most. Picture that thing in your head. It could be money, your job, your ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible