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  • David Henderson avatar

    Help, I've Fallen And I Can't Get Up!" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 21, 2014
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     | 6,546 views

    All of us need to understand that temptation is universal. If you ever meet someone who is never tempted by anything there is only one conclusion you can draw about that person. They’re dead.

    LIFE’S HEALING CHOICES “Help, I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” James 1:13-17 For the past seven weeks we have been looking at the hurts, habits and hang-ups that all of us deal with. In this process of RECOVERY we have walked through 6 choices we must make to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Engage In Good Deeds Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 2, 2014
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    Being engaged in good deeds we will avoid foolish controversies & divisiveness and live a fruitful life. The only evidence the unsaved world has that we belong to God is our godly lives & the deeds God does through us.

    TITUS 3: 8-15 ENGAGE IN GOOD DEEDS The result of the kindness, love, mercy and grace of God is hope. We draw on the riches of God in this life while looking for the blessed hope of Jesus’ return (v. 7). Those that have received these riches and hope in Jesus will live godly lives that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Buried Treasure"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 14, 2014
     | 7,817 views

    Which servant are you?

    "Buried Treasure" Matthew 25:14-30 What is going on in this parable? "The kingdom of heaven is like a man who is leaving on a trip. He called his servants and handed his possessions over to them." This parable sits square in the middle of three parables Jesus told in Matthew Chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Foundation Of Faith Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 7, 2011
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     | 5,633 views

    I learned when I’m fishing on the ocean, and I get out where I no longer see the shore, I must place my trust in the captain of the boat…I want to get so far off shore, with Jesus, that all I can do is trust the Captain of my ship. adapted from a sermon

    A Life Built on Faith: “Faith’s Foundation” Matthew 13:53-58 A man named Gregory P. Elder told of growing up on the Atlantic Coast. And what he loved to do as a child was to spend his time down at the beach. For hours each day, he’d sit on the sand and build castles and intricate cities. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Everlasting Father - The Promises Of Jesus For Now And Forever Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 18, 2011
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     | 5,086 views

    In times of trouble, IS THERE a FUTURE? Can things ever be restored? The answer is found in knowing that Jesus promised us more than applies just to this life. The promises of Christ are both for NOW and FOREVER.

    In times of trouble, IS THERE a FUTURE? Can things ever be restored? Two weeks ago, my wife’s cousin told about a tragedy that occurred in Lancaster County. Her friend, Marilyn Martin and her husband Mark have ten children. Their twin boys, Kyle and Jordan, along with their 9 year old sister ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    His Grace Is Enough Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 20, 2011
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    Man's religion is at war with God's revelation.

    Introduction Earlier in this sermon series I illustrated a point with the story of my little one year old daughter Felicity rummaging through her brother’s things in her near constant treasure hunting as she roams around the house seeking for things to get into. Just the other day she came ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Pry Open The Parable Of The Pearl

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 23, 2011
     | 5,646 views

    Pry Open the Parable of the Pearl and find... 1) Jesus' priceless treasure; and 2) Jesus, priceless Treasure

    Have you seen the TV show Storage War$? This program features the sale of storage lockers seized for non-payment of rental fees. The auctions are fast-paced and competitive though the buyers rarely know exactly what they’ll end up carting away should they land the winning bid. The only ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Godly Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 19, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,762 views

    From the series Faith that works. Godly wisdom can only come from God, and substituting earthly wisdom only creates a life of chaos.

    Godly Wisdom James chapter 3:13-18 Introduction James 3:13-18 As we continue to look at practical teachings of James, we see today James is talking about wisdom. That there is two kinds of wisdom. There is wisdom that comes from heaven and there ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Of First Importance

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010
     | 4,576 views

    The truth never loses its power but people can lose their grip on the truth. The struggles in the Corinthian church made it clear to Paul that they needed to refocus their attention on the gospel.

    Of First Importance 03/23/08 PM Text and Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 INTRODUCTION: The truth never loses its power. People, however, often lose their grip on truth. The struggles in the Corinthian church made it clear to Paul that they needed to refocus their attention on the gospel. The Greeks ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Go, Call Thy Husband, And Come Hither Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 27, 2010
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     | 4,998 views

    . THE WARNING THAT CONCERNS ME- ALARMING A. The possibility they denote B. The opportunity they disregard II. THE WONDER THAT CAPTIVATES ME - AMAZING A. It is so amazing in that it embraces the unwanted before salvation B. It is so amazing in t

    “Go, call thy husband, and come hither” John 4: 1-42 I. THE WARNING THAT CONCERNS ME- ALARMING A. The possibility they denote B. The opportunity they disregard II. THE WONDER THAT CAPTIVATES ME - AMAZING A. It is so amazing in that it embraces the unwanted before salvation B. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Brock avatar

    What Does It Mean To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit? Series

    Contributed by Tim Brock on Sep 16, 2011
     | 7,476 views

    We daily need “…to be filled with the Holy Spirit,” because it doesn’t take long for the Holy Spirit’s power to ebb away.

    Exception of computer ~ no invention has impacted our world like the cell phone. Motorola made the 1st cell phone available to public @ a whopping $3,500 didn’t sell well 1st mobile phone call was made on June 6th – 1946 in St. Louis  The 1st text was sent in 1989 (took a long time to catch ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Just Give Me Jesus

    Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Dec 22, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,363 views

    Depending on Jesus

    It is great to be with you all this morning. While I wish that I could be hear under different circumstances, I do count it a privilege to share with you today. For many people the Christmas season is met with dread rather than joyful anticipation; sadness rather than joy; and frustration rather ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Words Of The Wise Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 10, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,088 views

    God's wise men wrote His truths down so that we could be wise & so that we could readily share them with others.

    PROVERBS 22:17–21 THE WORDS OF THE WISE [1 Timothy 1:3-12] God's wise men wrote these truths down so that we could be wise and so that we could readily share them with others(CIT). [The sayings in 22:17-24:34 were written by wise men other than Solomon, and were compiled either in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Promise Of The Father Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,619 views

    The world offers life at its best through what you own, wear, the way you look, the more you get, this selfish mentality promises life at its best but never delivers on the promise. God offers life at its best and it begins with a promise of power. Lear

    Intro: A web search or general browsing of TV commercials tells us that life at its best is found in anything from nutrition to air fresheners. Culture tells us that life at its best is looking a certain way physically, wearing certain clothes, having a particular attitude. We are told that life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    # 5~four –pt 1~ The Meaning Of Bible Numbers Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,530 views

    The number four is made up of three and one (3+1=4), and in this understanding it marks that which follows the revelation of God in the Trinity, (3) being the number of the TRINITY, (1) is the number of God.

    # 5~FOUR –pt 1~ THE MEANING OF BIBLE NUMBERS 10-29-11 Today we’ll continue to look into the meaning of Bible Numbers if the Lord be willing and today we will say a few things about the number “four”. The number four always has reference to all that is created. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist