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  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Obedient Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 2, 2014
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    Obedience is like being pregnant. In the same way that it is impossible to be kind of pregnant, it is impossible to be kind of obedient.

    Fan… or Follower? A fan likes God when life is good. A follower obeys God when life is hard. We’ve been talking about what it takes to have a satisfied life. In week one I talked about how important it was to be a giver if you want to experience a satisfied life. Spending, getting, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prosperous Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 2, 2014
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    That’s the world view of the good life… but it is as empty and unsatisfying as that huge chocolate bunny you get your kids at Easter. I mean it looks fabulous… but it’s hollow and it tastes like flavored wax.

    The Unsatisfying Easter Bunny For most of people the word “prosperity” connects with the idea of being successful financially and living the “good” life. But in God’s economy prosperity is so much more than a thick roll of money in your pocket, two SUV’s in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Not Dead: God's Will Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Aug 25, 2016
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    "Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people?" That is the question that many ask to prove that God either does not exist, or He doesn't care. It all comes down to what is and what is not God's will.

    GOD’S NOT DEAD: GOD’S WILL A. In the movie “God’s Not Dead”, the character Josh Wheaten, the Freshman defending his BELIEF in God in Professor Raddison’s philosophy class in, states “Evil is the atheists most potent weapon against ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Turn Back To God Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Sep 11, 2016
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    When Israel decided to turn back to God wholeheartedl, there was great spiritual revival in that country and God delivered them from their enemy.

    The Bible says in verse 2 that all the people of Israel decided to turn back to the Lord. Wow. That is a very good news. When all the people of the entire nation turned back to God is something newsworthy. Why? What happened before that? Why is this turning to the Lord very significant for ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Hardened Heart

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 26, 2015
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    To show that the LORD holds every man's heart in his hands and He can do what He pleases so pray to the LORD so that He will change your heart, and the heart of your enemies. Proverbs 21:1 (Amplified Bible) THE KING’S heart is in the hand of the Lord, a

    I. EXORDIUM: Are your heart hardened? Yes before I was born again but now, never ever, again. Romans 12:2 Romans 12:2 (Amplified Bible) Do not be conformed to this world (this age), [fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs], but be transformed (changed) by the [entire] ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    True Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 14, 2014
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    Aspects of true wisdom; where it comes from and what it does. 1- True wisdom comes from God 2- True wisdom gives discernment 3- True wisdom saves from wickedness

    INTRO.- ILL.- ATLANTA – December 2013 - It’s the most wonderful time of the year for Ira Curry. The Stone Mountain woman purchased one of two winning jackpot tickets in December 17th’s $648 million Mega Millions drawing. She claimed her prize Wednesday morning at Georgia ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    O Brother, Where Art Thou In Civil Government

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 4, 2012
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    Within the last 50 years there has been a straight jacket/muzzle placed upon the Christian Community & pulpits when it comes to her being involved in the civil arena (from the outside but often from the within our own ranks).

    O Brother, Where Art Thou in Civil Government (Inspired by David Barton’s book, The Role of Pastors & Christians in Civil Government) July 1, 2012 * FBC Chester, IL * Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A Within the last 50 years there has been a straight jacket/muzzle placed upon the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Psalm 22 "The Sign Of The Cross"

    Contributed by Richard Francis on Dec 17, 2012
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    The true message of Christmas is that of the power of love a force from above that’s cleans your soul, that’s saves and restores that opens the eyes of the blind, that gives the deaf hearing and free’s the captives from the darkest of dungeons, psalm 22 p

    Death even Death on a Cross: I have often wondered why we do not have Christmas cards showing a cross? Yes Advent is about the birth of our Saviour but really its all about the cross about a God who loved the world so much that as we read in John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Does Your Money Own You? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 6, 2013
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    No man can serve two masters. And the allure of wealth has destroyed the faith of many. So, how can I make sure that my money doesn’t own me? That it doesn’t become my "god"?

    OPEN: In 1347, the Black Plague was raging through Europe and thousands of people died. Many people saw it as judgment of God. And so, hoping to appease God’s wrath, the citizens of Lubeck, Germany surrounded the churches and monasteries of their city and offered them enormous amounts of money and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Out Of The Depths

    Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Jan 7, 2013
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    The guy in our scripture today knows he is in trouble. He knows that God is his only source of deliverance from that trouble. But as he looks at his own life, he realizes that he is not completely spotless—he is not without sin....How in the world can a m

    TITLE: Out Of The Depths 01072013 TEXT: Psalm 130 1Out of the depths I cry to you, LORD; 2Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy. 3 If you, LORD, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand? 4 But with you there is forgiveness, so that we can, with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Looks To The Faithful

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 16, 2013
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    When society contains people of opposing beliefs and lifestyles, it’s easy to get confused and start thinking that tolerance is the same as approval.

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 6 January 2012 Judges 2:11,4:1, 6:1, 8:33, 13:1; 1 Cor. 1:27-29 God looks to the faithful Read the headlines: Family feud leaves 69 brothers dead! Powerful Government leader caught in “love Nest.” Gang rape leads to victim’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
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    Book sermon from Mark. Jesus' mission on earth was one of careful planning and execution and a life given over to Him ought to reflect the same care and effort.

    I saw a picture of little twins the other day. They both were wearing red T-shirts. One said, “I was planned!” The other one said, “I was a surprise!” I wondered – how could they tell which one was the surprise? I have news for you – whether you were planned ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith Takes You Farther Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
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     | 6,536 views

    Dominant Thought: True faith in Jesus sees beyond testing to the grace and reward of Jesus.

    Have you been watching the Olympics? There’s something about watching those great struggles that makes us want to do better at things, doesn’t it? If those 16 year old kids can do that, surely I can at least drink more water every day, or something! Tuesday night, we got to watch as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Preaching Of John The Baptist Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 20, 2013
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    In this message we examine the preaching of John the Baptist and learn what constitutes faithful preaching.

    Scripture We are studying the life of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke in a sermon series I am calling, “To Seek and To Save the Lost.” The first two chapters of Luke’s Gospel deal with what is called “The Infancy Narrative.” That is, they deal with the prophecies and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Keeping God Around Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 23, 2013
     | 3,603 views

    Since we live in the midst of so much abundance, do we begin to think that we do not need to keep God around?

    “Faith-Full Living: Keeping God Around” Lk. 1: 26-38 (Gen. 22:1-19) Perhaps you recall the story. It was one of those innocent questions children raise. “Mommy, if the stork brings babies, if Santa Claus brings our presents, if the Lord gives us our daily bread and Uncle Sam our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed