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  • Chris Appleby avatar

    The Nature Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015
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     | 6,001 views

    If the gospel is good news why doesn’t everyone respond with joy? Jesus says he tells parables to filter out those who can't understand.

    Do you see what I see? When you look at this picture, I wonder what you see? A young lady in silhouette, or a cartoon man playing the saxophone? There’s only one picture, but people see different things. By the end of Mark 3, the disciples must be wondering the same thing about Jesus. How ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Because He Wanted To Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Feb 27, 2015
     | 5,034 views

    God has lavished upon His children wonderful gifts of grace, simply because He wanted to.

    Because He Wanted To Ephesians 1:3-12 Based on a fictional story about the former pro golfer Arnold Palmer, Palmer once played a series of exhibition matches in Saudi Arabia. The king was so impressed that he proposed to give Palmer a gift. Palmer demurred; "It really isn't necessary, Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Paul Basehore on Mar 19, 2015
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     | 19,549 views

    Praying continuously doesn't mean you're head is bowed and your eyes are closed 24x7. All it means is that you're constantly willing to listen to God's voice in your life!

    Last week we started our new series on Spiritual Lifehacks. I gave an example of a physical lifehack showing how to make external phone speakers out of a toilet paper tube and two plastic cups. This week I want to share something a little different. How many of you like to listen to music when ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The King And The Word

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 3, 2016
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    To show that the LORD JESUS is the KING of kings inside of us that makes us interested, thirsty and hungry for more of GOD's WORDS.

    I. EXORDIUM: What is our primary job as king? the WORD OF GOD. 1 Peter 2:9 (Amplified Bible) But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, [God’s] own purchased, special people, that you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and perfections of Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    We Are The Apple Of His Eye

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 14, 2016
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    To show that GOD kept us as the apple of His eyes. GOD remembers who we were and what is our present status with Him.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you precious in GOD's eyes? Yes. So precious that I am kept as the apple of His eye. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD kept us as the apple of His eyes. GOD remembers who we were and what is our present status with Him. IV. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Made Me Strong And Sets Me Up

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 28, 2016
     | 6,063 views

    To show that GOD made my feet strong as hind's feet and sets me up securely upon my high places.

    I. EXORDIUM: Who is setting me up? The LORD JESUS is setting me up to obtain more grace, spiritual blessing, great favors and heaped gifts. John 1:16 (Amplified Bible) For out of His fullness (abundance) we have all received [all had a share and we were all supplied with] one grace after another ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Acts 8 - The Marks Of A Disciple Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 22, 2013
     | 6,175 views

    A disciple makes himself available to God. He listens to His bidding. A disciple is ready to share Christ.

    Acts 6:5 tells us among the seven men elected to “wait on tables” were Stephen and Philip. Both left indelible marks in the history of the first church. Stephen lived a short life, but his sermon and martyrdom impacted Saul’s life, and led to an all-out persecution, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jason Smith avatar

    Simeon And Anna: Seeking Their Redeemer Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Jan 19, 2014
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     | 18,627 views

    Simeon and Anna are two people that were truly planted in the house of the Lord and flourished for Him as Psalm 92:12-15 speaks of. They waited on the Lord, worked for the Lord, and worshiped the Lord

    INTRODUCTION In Luke 2, Jesus is brought to the Temple to be presented to the Lord 40 days after His birth in fulfillment of the Law. Then the text takes an interesting twist. At such a momentous occasion; the time in which God’s very Son is being presented to Him at His Temple, the focus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Call To Adventure"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 23, 2014
     | 5,086 views

    A sermon about following Jesus.

    "Call to Adventure" Matthew 4:17-22 I was speaking with an elderly man not too long ago. He had lived a good life. He had raised a family, had a good job, and was a good person. But now that he was at the end of his life, he was empty, questioning and a bit terrified. "What does it all ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Heaven: The Answer For Our Grief Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 29, 2014
     | 5,111 views

    Heaven, Resurrection, Transformation

    1 Corinthians 15:50-58 (p. 802) February 2, 2014 Introduction: On March 2nd, 2004 I became a better minister...and it wasn’t because I took another course for my Master’s Degree or attended a Seminar or Convention. On March 2nd, 2004 my father, took his last breath here on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Cancellation Of The Previous Command

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 18, 2014
     | 2,523 views

    To show that we are now under a better covenant with much better management - the HOLY SPIRT.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you live in faith or in fear of the Law? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are now under a better covenant with much better management - the HOLY SPIRT. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:18 (Amplified Bible) 7:18 So a previous physical regulation and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Limping Through Life With You In Mind

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 19, 2014
     | 5,425 views

    Jesus tells us to make decisions and choices with an eye toward how it will impact others in your life – spouse, children, family, neighbors, fellow church members, co-workers, people in the community.

    Walkin’ with Jesus: Limping through Life with You in Mind Scripture Text: Mark 9.42-50 INTRODUCTION He’s talking about living in relationship with others!.. That’s-what Jesus is talking-about in this passage… Now, there’s a-whole-lot going-on here ~ ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Andy Grossman avatar

    “devotion – The Duty Of The Disciple”

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 20, 2014
     | 13,276 views

    Things the Bible tells us we are to be devoted to.

    “Devotion – the Duty of the Disciple” February 23, 2014 1 Chronicles 22:17-19 “Then David ordered all the leaders of Israel to help his son Solomon. He said to them, “Is not the LORD your God with you? And has he not granted you rest on every side? For he has given ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    When We're Embarrassed Of Jesus

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 27, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,675 views

    A look at Peter denying three times and at five examples of times when we are embarrassed of Jesus.

    EVERYONE LOVES JESUS IN CHURCH: Whether I’m embarrassed of Jesus often changes with a spike in the cost. - Mark 14: 27-31, 50, 67-68. - It’s easy to love Jesus when there’s no cost involved. It’s easy to love Him when there’s no pressure. - As the costs increase, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronnie Miller avatar

    How Does God Want Me To Live? Sermon (Philippians 1:20-21)

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Apr 7, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 35,305 views

    Growing in understanding of how God wants us to live and to become an example for Him is what growing in Christ really means. To magnify Jesus while he was in the body is what Pauls main goal was....That should be our goal also.

    How does God want me to live? All of these questions revolve around our memory verse: James 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. Philippians 1:20-21 20. According to my earnest expectation and my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist