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  • Mark Armstrong avatar

    Leadership That Matters Series

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Nov 21, 2010
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     | 6,417 views

    Talk 2 in a series from Titus. The importance and characteristics of church elders.

    Mark McCrindle is social researcher from the University of NSW who is interested in the changing face of our country. Recently he sampled 5,000 people for their views on leadership (report 16 September 2010). Who is the leader you most admire in history? Winston Churchill was on top with 8.2% of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Happens When An Unsaved Person Dies? Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 22, 2010
     | 10,293 views

    Jesus wants us to know, so in these verses He shows us: 1. The reality of hell (vs. 22-26) 2. The way to be rescued by God (vs. 20-22 & 27-31) 3. The road to hell (vs. 27-31) 4. Our responsibility to help people avoid hell (vs. 27-28)

    What Happens When an Unsaved Person Dies? Series: The Other Side of Death Luke 16:19-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Feb. 28, 2010 *Updated Oct. 16, 2011 for Grayson Baptist Church INTRODUCTION: *Red Adair was the oil field firefighter made famous by a 1968 John Wayne movie ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Give To God Part 3

    Contributed by David Scudder on Nov 23, 2010
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    If we have really given our bodies to Christ then giving our wallets will be easy. The reason we struggle to give our wallets to Christ is because we don=t trust the Lord with what we already have, i.e. our bodies.

    Purpose: To encourage biblical giving. Aim: I want the listener to learn how to worship God with their giving. INTRODUCTION: Why did Paul say: “Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Never Give Up! Ever!

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 20, 2007
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    If you care deeply about somethng, keep praying and trusting.

    Title: Never give up! Ever! Text: Luke 18:1-8 Thesis: If you care deeply about something, keep praying and trusting. Introduction Larry Crabb, writing in the November/December issue of Pray! Magazine told this story. When he was ten years old, he first heard Matthew 21:22, where Jesus said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Marks Of A Good Leader

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 22, 2007
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    Let’s consider from the life of Barnabas some marks of a good leader and how we can apply them to our lives. 1- Looks for God at work 2- Encourages others 3- Influences others for Christ

    INTRO.- ILL.- Someone asked: How do you know when a politician is telling the truth? When he pulls his ear, he is telling the truth. When he rubs his nose, he is telling the truth, but when he opens his mouth, he is lying. I’m sure that’s how many people feel about most politicians. ILL.- They ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Without Good Works Your Faith Is Dead Series

    Contributed by James May on Oct 22, 2007
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    #9 in the Book of James Series deals with faith versus works in obtaining salvation.

    #9 Without Good Works Your Faith is Dead Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May Tonight we are going to look at one of the oldest doctrinal battles to be found within the church. The battle to decide this issue has raged for centuries. It was an issue which brought turmoil and even dissention ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Test 3: Works Test Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Oct 23, 2007
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    We don’t work for our faith—true Christians work as a result of our faith. The right kind of works are always a sure test to prove the genuineness of faith. James continues with the third test of faith—the works test.

    1. Works that show compassion for God’s creation (14-17) 2. Works that show trust in God’s Word (18-19) 3. Works that show hope in God’s promises (20-24) 4. Works that show service to God’s people (25-26) JAMES 2:26 Men, I want you to try this when you get home. Go into your wife’s favorite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Encouragement To Grace-Oriented Giving Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 3, 2007
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     | 3,542 views

    In today’s sermon, the last of four messages in the series on guidelines for grace-oriented giving, we see the underlying principle of all giving as well as five benefits of grace-oriented giving.

    Scripture Today is the last in my four-week series of sermons titled, “Guidelines for Grace-Oriented Giving” from 2 Corinthians 8-9. Today, I want to look at “An Encouragement to Grace-Oriented Giving” from 2 Corinthians 9:6-15. Let’s read it: 6 The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    An Attitude Of Gratitude Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Nov 8, 2007
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     | 51,926 views

    An attitude of gratitude opens up our lives for God’s will to be done in and through us.

    Intro: Edward Spencer was a ministerial student in Evanston, Illinois, and also a member of a life-saving squad during his school years. In 1860, a ship went aground on the shore of Lake Michigan near Evanston, and Spencer waded again and again into the frigid waters to rescue seventeen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Potter's House

    Contributed by Shane Prewitt on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 22,702 views

    This sermon is intended to challenge people to recognize their potential as vessels of honor in God’s hands.

    The Potter’s House Jeremiah 18:1-6 Introduction If you have your Bibles I’m going to ask that you take them out and turn with me to the book of Jeremiah chapter 18. If you don’t know where Jeremiah is at, open up to the middle of your Bibles, Jeremiah follows Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Will The Son Of Man Find Faith Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 11, 2007
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     | 22,257 views

    On this Intrernational Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, when Jesus comes, will He find faith on the earth?

    When the Son of Man Comes, Will He Find Faith on the Earth? Luke 18:8 Rev. Brian Bill 11/11/07 Today is Veteran’s Day. Could I ask those of you who have served our country to please stand? Some of you have a son or daughter or spouse or parent in the service right now. Could you please stand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Circumcision: True And False" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 11, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,827 views

    Sermon 6 in a study in Philippians

    “Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you. 2 Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of the false circumcision; 3 for we are the true circumcision, who worship in the Spirit of God and glory in ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Run For It

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Nov 11, 2007
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     | 6,049 views

    Zacchaeus and Martin Luther both learned the just are saved by faith; and Paul shows us that for Christians, All Saints Day and All Souls Day should be the same thing.

    Collect: Almighty and merciful God, it is only by your gift that your faithful people offer you true and laudable service: Grant that we may run without stumbling to obtain your heavenly promises; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • David Owens avatar

    Jesus And Sinners Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 13, 2007
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     | 6,435 views

    If we are going to be disciples of Jesus then we must adopt His attitude toward sinners, and follow His example in reaching out to the lost.

    Introduction: A. I think that most of us know that God loves sinners and wants them to be saved. 1. The Apostle Paul wrote, “This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In The Spin Cycle

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 13, 2009
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     | 8,322 views

    Addictive behaviors are sins that we simply ought not to start; and they are sicknesses that stem from low self-esteem. Christ is able to deliver from both sin and sickness.

    When washday comes at our house, I go on alert. I go on alert for a certain noise. If we are washing something heavy, like bathroom mats or a bedspread, I can predict that during the washing process, I will hear great clunks and thunks arising from the basement. It will sound as though somebody is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist