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  • James Wallace avatar

    The Paradoxical Saying Of Jesus: To Be Great, Be The Least Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Jul 27, 2018
     | 14,724 views

    Jesus said many counter-intuitive, counter-cultural and against-common sense statements which emphasize the difference between worldly values and Kingdom priorities. This series examines how these very challenging statements applies to our lives

    The Paradoxical Sayings of Jesus To Be Great, Be the Least Selected Passages To be truly great in life, seek to be the least! This has to be one of the most incredible, unbelievable, counter-intuitive, counter-cultural statements of all time. Essentially it is a statement that the way up in life ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Fruit Of The Tree Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 19, 2020
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,628 views

    The Sycamores of the Middle East are highly prized. And it was one such highly prized and valuable tree who's limbs held a despised and sinful man. Why was he despised and what difference did Jesus make in his life?

    OPEN: The story of Zacchaeus only occurs in the Gospel of Luke. It seems to me that its possible that, as Luke interviewed people for his Gospel, he may have spoken with Zacchaeus - and the man’s story stood out to him. It’s also possible, given that Zacchaeus’ name is used here, that he was known ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sermon # 3 - Attributes Of An Anointed Person Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 23, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,979 views

    When a person is filled and anointed by the Holy Spirit of God it will be evident in his life. Read on to understand what the marks of this anointing were from the life of Joshua.

    Acts 11:21 “And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.” (KJV) We looked at Psalm 89:20-21, where it says, “I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him: With whom my hand shall be established: my arm also shall strengthen ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Train Yourself To Be Godly

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 34,482 views

    In urging Timothy to train himself in godliness, Paul borrowed a term from the realm of athletics. The verb which is variously translated in different versions of the Bible as “exercise,” “discipline,” or “train” originally referred to the training of yo

    TEXT: 1 Timothy 4:7 TITLE: TRAIN YOURSELF TO BE GODLY The apostle Paul did not take for granted the godliness of his spiritual son Timothy. Though Timothy had been his companion and co-laborer for a number of years, Paul still felt it necessary to write to him, “(exercise) train yourself to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dana Visneskie avatar

    Division For Righteousness

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Aug 6, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,291 views

    This message talks about how to maintain a Spirit of Unity in the marriage, home and churches. This message explains the difference between Physical unity and Spiritual unity and how we need to strive for Spiritual unity to be blessed.

    Title: Division For Righteousness Text: II Chron 10:15 and II Chron 11:4; I Kings 11:29 Read Text!!! Pray!!! Introduction: Two men were riding a bicycle built for two when they came to a steep hill. It took a great deal of struggle for the men to complete what proved to be a very steep climb. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Day Of The Living Dead, Part 1

    Contributed by John Nadasi on Mar 10, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 2,968 views

    The Lazarus story from a slightly different perspective. It asks the question "how do we respond when God doesn’t show up in time." Mary and Martha demonstrate the true nature of faith.

    John 11:1-45 Paonia United Methodist Church March 13, 2005 Over the last several weeks, We have covered some really difficult texts. That’s what lent is all about. If you haven’t heard something that has disturbed or upset you, Than I either have not been doing my job, or you haven’t been ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Attitude Adjustment - The Way Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,494 views

    Finding joy does not involve making your circumstances better - it involves making your mind work like Jesus’ mind. Find out how and how unity works with different kinds of people.

    John 17:20-21 "My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, 21 that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. It was Jesus’ prayer that ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Wise Or Unwise Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,677 views

    In this sermon I sought to be led of the Spirit to inspire the desire to have wisdom, and then contras hellish, and heavenly wisdom. Our churches need wise counsel, and the world needs to see the difference heavenly wisdom makes.

    WISE or UNWISE: James 3:13-18 {13} Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good behavior his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom. {14} But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and so lie against the truth. (15} This ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Mike Turner avatar

    The Worship God Desires Series

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 404 ratings
     | 25,733 views

    Ask a hundred people what is worship....and you’ll probably get 100 different answers. What does the Word tell us about worship ? This series deals with "The Word On Worship"

    The Worship God Desires John 4:16-24 Jesus had came to Samaria for one purpose. He came there to transform the life of a woman. One who had been confused, abused, and used. Here was the root of her problems. 1. Her Relationships Were Wrong. Jn. 4:16-18 2. Her Reasoning Was Wrong. V. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Essential Equipment - The Bible Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 25, 2002
    based on 421 ratings
     | 34,296 views

    Why should I need the Bible to teach, rebuke, correct and train myself? I’m pretty sure I know the difference between right and wrong without it. Isn’t that OK?

    OPEN: In Washington D.C. there is a building called the "National Institute of Standards and Technology." This facility is responsible for storing perfect samples of weights and measurements. They have what are called “prototypes” of pound weights and kilograms. Measuring rods for feet, yards and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Greg Smart avatar

    How To Know God

    Contributed by Greg Smart on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,884 views

    Many different ideas about God. From the atheist who believes there is no God. To the religious pharisee who would believe you’d go to hell if you don’t live a perfect life.

    HOW TO KNOW GOD The fool has said in his heart there is no God. Ps 14:1. Many people today have their own ideas about God. Atheist, no God. Many people think of God as granddaddy, sit up on my lap and everthing will be alright. Religious, everything from God don’t care what we do just as long as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Quinn avatar

    What Do I Really Need This Christmas? Series

    Contributed by Mike Quinn on Jan 19, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,412 views

    God knows what we need, at Christmas and throughout the year. The birth of Jesus caught the Hebrew people by surprise. The gift of the Messiah was different than what they expected, but God knew what they really needed.

    What do I really need this Christmas? “A Reel Look At Christmas” Luke 2:1-20 Intro idea: Funny Christmas presents, lots of times people don’t know what we really need. Sometimes we don’t even know… First movie clip of pink outfit… Luke 2:4-17 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Steering For Success Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 10, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,230 views

    1st in 5 part series on overcoming the obstacles and difficulties of life using five different Psalms. We used a "journey" or "road" metaphor in terms of the bumps of success, fear, guilt, grief, etc.

    STEERING FOR SUCCESS Navigating the Bumps of Life - Week 1 PSALM 1 INTRODUCTION TO THE SERIES:(Special: “Without A Song.”) It was written in 1929 but it has been sung for over 6 decades by such performers as Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, The Carpenters, The Supremes, Willie Nelson and now, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    I Believe In The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 20, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,905 views

    In the Third Article of the Apostles’ Creed, we boldly proclaim that we believe in the Holy Spirit. What are we saying when we make this claim? What difference does this belief make in our lives?

    1 Corinthians 12:1-11 “I Believe In The Holy Spirit” INTRODUCTION The Holy Spirit is probably the least known and understood person of the Trinity. We know that God the Father created all things. In our creeds we say that God is all-knowing, all-powerful, and is present everywhere. We know ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    The Foundation: Real Love Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2004
    based on 94 ratings
     | 5,276 views

    Compares real love with "Britney-love" (the 55-hour-marriage in Las Vegas" kind of love) to discover the differences. What does the Bible say is the foundation of built-to-last relationships? *HANDOUT*

    1Co 13:1 ¶ Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. 2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness