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  • Michael Luke avatar

    The Basin And Baptism Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on May 23, 2008
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     | 4,831 views

    This is the first message about the relation of the Old Testament Tabernacle and the New Testament

    (adapted from a sermon by Mark Messmore) SERIES: “DISCOVER THE LESSONS OF THE TABERNACLE” TEXT: VARIOUS (Going to start with Ex. 25:1-9) TITLE: “THE BASIN AND BAPTISM” OPEN: A. This morning we start a series based on the preaching theme for this year --“Discover the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Standing On The Promises

    Contributed by Ben Mandrell on May 23, 2008
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    As Christians we should be standing on the promises of God.

    Christianity 101: Standing on the Promises Romans 8:28-39 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday morning, May 18, 2008 I begin today with a confession: there is something wrong with my brain. It does not allow me to multi-task. I can only do one thing at a time. This is often a curse, but let me say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming A Community Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on May 29, 2008
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     | 7,423 views

    All the believers were together and had everything in common...

    Becoming a Community Last week we began a series on the early church. A group of Christians that were on fire for Christ and who were committed to each other and to the spreading of the gospel, no matter what it took. We read a description of this church in Acts chapter 2 that I want to read for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Is God Fair Series

    Contributed by Andy Flowers on Jun 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,064 views

    Series in Romans

    Text: Romans 9:1-16 Title: Is God Fair? Romans 9:1-16 I am telling the truth in Christ, I am not lying, my conscience bearing me witness in the Holy Spirit, 2 that I have great sorrow and unceasing grief in my heart. 3 For I could wish that I myself were accursed, separated from Christ for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Legacy Of Honor Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 25, 2008
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     | 8,162 views

    53rd in a series from Ephesians. Honoring our parents helps build a legacy for future generations of Christ-followers.

    A man bought a donkey from a preacher. The preacher told the man that this donkey had been trained in a very unique way (being the donkey of a preacher). The only way to make the donkey go was to say, "Hallelujah!" The only way to make the donkey stop was to say, "Amen!" The man was pleased with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sin Is A Hard Habit To Break

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008
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     | 6,332 views

    Kings of Judah, Pt. 2

    SIN IS A HARD HABIT TO BREAK (1 KINGS 15:1-15, 2 CHRONICLES 14:1-13, 16:1-13) Ducking into confession with a turkey under his arms, a man said, “Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned. I stole this turkey to feed my family. Would you take it and settle my guilt?” “Certainly not,” said the Priest. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Dare To Discipline

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008
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    Samuel, Pt. 2

    DARE TO DISCIPLINE (1 SAMUEL 2:12-36) In Virginia several years ago, Elisa Kelly made what she thought was a smart parenting decision. Her son Ryan asked her to buy beer and wine for his 16th-birthday party at the family's home, promising that no one would leave until morning. Kelly agreed, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jonah Makes A Comeback Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on May 25, 2009
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     | 7,760 views

    The campaign to reach the city of Ninevah was nothing less than the work of God since Jonah obviously had no heart for these people.

    Jonah makes a comeback Jonah 3 A man went to his doctor and said, "I don’t know what to do about my wife. She’s deaf as a doornail and she won’t do anything about it." The doctor said, "I’ll tell you what to do. When you go home tonight peek your head in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Temptation, Sin, And Consequences (Pt. 2) Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 26, 2009
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     | 6,821 views

    Nathan confronts David. David repents, is forgiven, but must still face the earthly consequences of his sin.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a young child at a Catholic school who went to confession. 1. Because the younger children at the parochial school often forgot their sins when they entered the confessional, the teachers would have the students write down a list of their sins. 2. As the boy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Change In James

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 26, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,541 views

    Using the change seen in Jesus’ brother James, we show how that affects our changing & growing walk with Christ today.

    No matter where you are in your walk with Christ, you did not just suddenly appear there. No, you started as we all start; becoming aware of a need inside your heart that you probably could not explain. Then, you became aware of Jesus Christ, the One known as the Savior and how He could give ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Painting God's Masterpiece Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,642 views

    This message focuses on the images we should be seeing versus what we are currently focusing on.

    Painting God’s Masterpiece Scripture: Genesis 1:3; 2:7; Ephesians 1:22-23; 2:10; Colossians 2:9-10; Introduction: Last week I introduced this message with an example of how important images are. I stressed the fact that we live by the fulfillment of images – meaning that the image we see in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pick-Pocketed By The Past Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 1, 2009
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,823 views

    Discusses how to move on from past sins and failures.

    Identity Theft…Pick-pocketed by the Past To defend ourselves from being pick-pocketed by the past we need to Receive God’s love Confess our sins Receive God’s forgiveness Accept God’s Purification Obey God’s Ways Slide Good morning The Story of Dave I want to begin this morning with a story ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Asleep At The Wheel

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 7, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,753 views

    Jesus slept while a storm brewed. The disciples were so afraid that they let their fear overpower their faith - something we still fall prey to.

    LUKE 8:22-25 ‘One day, Jesus and His disciples got into a boat, and He told them, ‘Let’s cross the lake.’ They started out, and while they were sailing across, Jesus went to sleep. Suddenly a violent windstorm struck the lake, and the boat started taking on water and began to sink. They were in ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Power Of True Hospitality Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,974 views

    Our truest self lies not in autonomy but in relationship with God and others.

    We’re continuing in our series entitled “Living Beyond Self’… where we have considered the very nature of who we are and how we find ourselves. We’ve noted… Our truest self lies not in autonomy but in relationship with God and others…. and finds itself when given to these. So the ‘self’ grows ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Were You There? (Good Friday)

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009
     | 11,030 views

    The following Good Friday service is developed around the theme “Were You There?” to help all identify with being a part of the events of Christ’s sacrifice.

    Were You There? Good Friday Service Written by Brad Bailey Westside Vineyard The following Good Friday service is developed around the theme “Were You There?” to help all identify with being a part of the events of Christ’s sacrifice. Below is a full version of the service including four ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational