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  • Jim Black avatar

    The Great Adventure: "Stand Against The Tide!" Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Jul 12, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,690 views

    Noah stood against the culture of his day and was counted faithful. Christians are called to an exciting, challenging and different way of life… not to conform to the world.

    We want to continue that excitement this morning as we delve back into our summer series, “The Great Adventure!” The Christian life is supposed to a great and exciting adventure! • Now, we don’t often talk about faith in those terms… • When we truly and honestly give ourselves to God and place our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Starving That Satisfies Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 15, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 19,348 views

    4th sermon in an 8 part series on the Beatitudes. This series challenges us to "Shift" our thinking in what really brings true happiness. (*Refreshed in 8/08. PowerPoint and Video Clips available on request.)

    Shift Week 4 THE STARVING THAT SATISFIES MATTHEW 5:6, John 6:35 INTRODUCTION: (:33 intro) {Play 45 seconds of “I Can’t Get No Satisfaction”} Every time I hear that song by I think, “Wow, our music in the 60’s was so much deeper than the music today...” Okay, maybe not but I do believe that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Character Does Matter Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 18, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,416 views

    To rid ourselves of idols in the church our character must be Godly!

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: June 22, 2006 Date Preached: June 25, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Idolatry in the Church Sermon Title: Character DOES Matter! Sermon Text: 2 Tim 2:20-26 don’t read until after intro… Introduction: Over the past few weeks we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Treasures" Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 19, 2006
     | 2,319 views

    Sermon 14 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

    “For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? 26 “Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow, nor reap nor gather ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Unknown Quality Of Love Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 13, 2006
    based on 64 ratings
     | 31,309 views

    Believe it or not, love is hard for the world to define. Even psychology and psychiatry have difficulty explaining it. But God doesn’t. Why is that so?

    OPEN: A visiting Revivalist was impressed by an older couple in the church where he was holding Revival. The wife seemed to be half-turned toward her husband holding both his hands in hers. Every time he looked toward them he was impressed by the fact they were holding hands. After the service ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Cole avatar

    Why I Love The Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 13, 2006
    based on 184 ratings
     | 72,683 views

    Many people say they love the church, but do their actions support that? The church has some flaws and problems, but I love the church and here is why I love her

    “Falling in Love With the Bride of Christ…Why I Love the Church?” Introduction: A 97-pound Labrador retriever named Marley is claimed to be the world’s worst dog. He crashed through screen doors with alarming regularity. He went berserk during thunderstorms, destroying everything in his path. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    The Ultimate Love Of God

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 28, 2006
    based on 41 ratings
     | 10,484 views

    (Morning Service) A sermon about God’s love for us and how that love actually gives us the faith to love Him and be obedient to Him. (Bulletin insert included)

    There is the story of a man who told his wife that he loved her more than anything else in the world, and he wanted to have a candlelight dinner with her. He said for her to hurry up and fix dinner and he would rush home just as soon as the poker game was over. There are many types of love, but ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Committed To The Spirit

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 4, 2006
    based on 170 ratings
     | 17,295 views

    1- Committed to acquiring His help 2- Committed to allowing His transformation

    INTRO.- ILL.- AT&T fired President John Walter after nine months, saying he lacked "intellectual leadership". He received a $26 million severance package. Perhaps it’s not Walter who was lacking intelligence. ILL.- A man walked in to a Topeka, Kansas Kwik Shop, and asked for all the money in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ivan Casteel avatar

    The Reason Most Christians Don't Become Great Christians

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,868 views

    To see the need of growing daily in the Lord.

    PP0602 DATE THE REASON MOST CHRISTIANS DON’T BECOME GREAT CHRISTIANS! Joshua 14:6-11. Jos 14:6 Then the children of Judah came unto Joshua in Gilgal: and Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite said unto him, Thou knowest the thing that the LORD said unto Moses the man of God concerning me and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John White avatar

    How To Have A Prosperous New Year

    Contributed by John White on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,475 views

    A Biblical prescription for God’s blessings in the New Year.

    HOW TO HAVE A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR Joshua 1:6-9 “Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them. Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chip Monck avatar

    I Am. . .the Bread Of Life Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 59 ratings
     | 9,468 views

    A series exploring the seven miracles, and seven "I Am" statements in the Gospel of John. This message reflects on Jesus statement that "I am the bread of life."

    (Preview flow of sermon series – Miracles w/ “I Am” statements) Pick-up the reading in John 6:15 (read through verse 27). Jesus hasn’t made the significant “I am. . .” statement yet at this point, but He is leading up to it and has begun to refer to this food that endures forever. This thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Trusted Servants Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,615 views

    The hallmark of the trusting laborer is the Holy Spirit fruit that is evident in his life, no matter what the harvest is that the Lord brings forth from his efforts.

    Turn Your Bibles to 1 Corinthians 3:6-10 Title: Trusted Servants Theme: Hallmarks of a Trusting Laborer Series: Laboring Together With God Introduction: There is a swinging pendulum of reactions in the church of Jesus Christ in regard to the attitude of her laborers. When one sees the results ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • DAN SANTIAGO avatar

    Heritage Of Faith

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Feb 4, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,174 views

    Believers should strive to achieve continuity of faith in the family.

    INTRODUCTION A survey released by the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago revealed that the U.S. will likely no longer be a majority Protestant nation in years to come, due to a decline in affiliation with many Protestant churches. Between 1993 and 2002, the share of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Higgins avatar

    Belonging

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 2, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,730 views

    Why do we need to belong to a local church?

    Internet Chat rooms are a phenomenom of the technology age, leading people to form “relationships” online and neglect them in person. Top 10 Signs You’re Addicted to the Net (some of these may go over your head if you don’t have a computer) 10. You wake up at 3 a.m. to go to the bathroom and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Patience In Suffering Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 8, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,432 views

    While we are suffering, James says that there is one thing we must do, and two things we must not do.

    Introduction: A. Dr. Robert Lightner, a long-time faculty member of the theology department at Dallas Theological Seminary was involved in a terrible plane crash. 1. He was in a single-engine plane that flipped over during takeoff. 2. He was badly injured and bruised beyond recognition. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ