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  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Get Real! Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 2, 2008
    based on 64 ratings
     | 11,361 views

    Getting Real about the reality of who Jesus is and the reality of living the Christian life

    Get Real! 1 John 1:1-10 Slide Have you ever witnessed people who appeared to be pretenders in the Christian faith? Their words don’t match what they say they believe Or Maybe what they say they believe doesn’t match what the Bible says, yet they say they are Christians. There are people from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Courage Of Joseph Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,527 views

    Today, our Scripture tells of the third major party to the incarnation and his response to it. It is a story of courage that is told every Christmas season. But it is also a story we often miss because this hero of the story is usually in the background.

    The Courage of Joseph Matthew 1:18-25 

Every day for the first 10 months after Katrina, I would drive home on I-10 and there was an indelible image which would strike me. On a billboard just before I got off on my exit was the image of a female New Orleans police office submerged in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Life For God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 9, 2008
     | 4,468 views

    Peace should not be a goal of life. It is a by-product of a life lived in good conscience toward God and in service to the risen King!

    Sermon for CATM – November 9, 2008 – Philippians 4:10-23 – A Life for God Today we finish up our course on Philippians. This has been a nine-week journey through a fascinating book, and we’ve had opportunity to reflect on this book and to worship, and for those who chose to take the course ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Cross Opens Our Eyes

    Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Nov 9, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,019 views

    The disciples on the road to Emmaus had their eyes opened when the bread was broken. The songwriter wrote, "at the cross, at the cross, where I first saw the light..." The cross opens our eyes.

    Johyn 8. Nicky Cruz was the leader of the toughest gang in New York City. His Satanist parents abused him brutally, so he grew up a hardened man void of love and full of hate. “I wanted to do to others what my mother did to me,” Nicky says. “I used to feel good when I hurt people.” But privately, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Is Faith? Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 23, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,824 views

    When we believe, we possess life-purpose.

    WHAT IS FAITH? Hebrews 11.1 S: Faith C: Naturalism Th: Confusion Pr: WHEN WE BELIEVE, WE POSSESS LIFE-PURPOSE. CV: “We will clearly communicate the transforming truth of the Bible.” Type: Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • Recognize belief is a matter of the will. • Seek God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Servant Leaders - Evangelists

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,459 views

    What it takes to build an Evangelistic church. This is part of cooperative mini-series on servant leaders. All of the messages were based on Eph 4:11-16

    Name one Miss America winner Name three Academy Award winners Name the five wealthiest people in the world Name five Heisman Trophy Winners Name five winners of the Nobel Prize Name five World Series winners As you reflect on these questions you quickly realize that very few people would know the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The God Who Makes House Calls

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 91 ratings
     | 67,372 views

    An Exposition of Luke 7:11-17

    The God Who Makes House Calls Luke 7:11-17 Perhaps you’ve heard the story about the debate between an atheist and a Christian. The atheist begins, “I can sum up the truth with one simple statement” He walks to a board and writes this “GOD IS NOWWHERE.” As he sat down the Christian stares at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Extreme Makeover, Damascus Edition Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
     | 3,239 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is the fifteenth in my series on the Book of Acts.

    “Extreme Makeover, Damascus Edition” Acts 9:1-19 August 19, 2007 Though I’ve never seen it, I’m given to understand that there is an ABC TV show called “Extreme Makeover”. It must play well in our “image is everything” culture, as teams of plastic surgeons and dermatologists and dentists and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Beauty That Can't Be Bought Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,368 views

    This message explores the God given desire to be beautiful. Inspired by "The Seven Longings of the Human Heart" by Mike Bickle.

    (“Beautiful” Music Video by Christina Aguilera) In her song, appropriately titled “Beautiful”, Christina Aguilera sings all the right words: Now and then, I get insecure From all the pain, I’m so ashamed But I am beautiful no matter what they say Words can’t bring me down I am beautiful in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Jesus The Teacher Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 37,656 views

    Jesus is the greatest teacher who ever taught. In this sermon we discuss what made Him such a great teacher, and what His teachings will do for our lives.

    A. Did you hear the story about the teacher who was helping one of her kindergarten students put on his boots? 1. She pulled while he pushed and the boots still didn’t want to go on. 2. Finally, after the second boot was on, and she had worked up a sweat, the little boy said, “Teacher, they’re on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    More Than A Christmas Carol

    Contributed by J John on Dec 5, 2007
    based on 89 ratings
     | 16,098 views

    I once saw a sign outside a church that made me smile. ‘Merry Christmas,’ it said, ‘to our Christian friends. Happy Hanukkah to our Jewish friends. And to our atheist friends, good luck.’ Times are changing!

    SermonCentral Editor’s note: J.John, a Greek Cypriot, has been described as "The Billy Graham of Great Britain," speaking to more than 300,000 people in person each year. He has authored 21 books and has more than one million copies in circulation. You may learn more about his ministry at: ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Win Some, Lose Some

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 8, 2007
    based on 66 ratings
     | 17,433 views

    From our text, let’s think about how to win some people to Christ. 1- Speak effectively 2- Give people time 3- Discern those with faith

    INTRO.- ILL.- A conversation took place between a rabbi, a preacher and a priest. They talked about how each of them celebrated Christmas. The preacher and priest explained that they both gave thanks to God for Christ and all they blessings they received because of Christmas. "We do it a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Looking Beyond Suffering Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 58 ratings
     | 28,075 views

    In this world we will have suffering and at specific times the church will be impacted by tribulation. At such times the church needs to look to their Lord and to their future reward.

    Revelation 2:8-11 LOOKING BEYOND SUFFERING Matthew 5:11-13 If the first mark of a true and living church is fervent love, the second is the ability to endure suffering. Being willing to suffer or sacrifice for another proves the genuineness of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gullick avatar

    New Baby Changed World Christmas Eve.

    Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 14, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,515 views

    A sermon that considers how Jesus changed the world. Two illustrations about Wilberforce and bin laden that are in full text to allow the reader to edit their own way. Hope it helps!!!

    Sermon. New baby changed world. Reading Lukes gospel LK 2:4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Stephen Fournier avatar

    Fruit Of The Branches Ii Series

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Dec 14, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,792 views

    Series on John 15 pt. 11

    FRUIT OF THE BRANCHES II Series on John 15 pt. 11 John 15:4 3/04/07 There is a story about a man who pulled up behind a car at stop light. The man notices a bumper sticker on the back of the mans car that read “Honk if you know Jesus”. The man thought it was a cute bumper sticker so he ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church