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  • Ron Tuit avatar

    Believing “out Of Yourself” And Into Christ Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Aug 28, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,454 views

    Seeing is not always believing. The Jews who witnessed Jesus' miracle of feeding the 5,000 did not understand the truth about Jesus-that He was the manna from heaven in the flesh.

    "Believing “Out of Yourself” and Into Christ:" John 6:22-34 John 6 contains 71 verses and includes 2 days in the ministry of Jesus. After Jesus fed the 5,000, He sent His disciples out ahead of Him while He spent time alone with His Father. Last week we had the privilege of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Relationship Vs. Religion ... Just How Does All That Work? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 2, 2015
     | 5,559 views

    This sermon is from James 1:26-27 and 2:14-26 as they both seem to be talking to the same topic of deeds and how those deeds proceed from true faith.

    James 1:26-27 “Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Christian Is... A Servant Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 10, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,689 views

    Two questions: 1) Who should be servants? 2) How are they to be servants? (Material adapted from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is..., chapter 3, pgs. 41-49; and Rick Warren's book, A Purpose Driven Life, Day 33, pgs. 257- 264)

    Introduction: A minister was approached one Sunday by a man who expressed a desire to be a member of the church where he preached. In his conversation with the preacher he said: “I want you to understand that I am a very busy man and don’t want to be called on for any service such as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Culture Of Lies

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Sep 15, 2015
     | 3,711 views

    Man's conscious actions in daily life begged the difference in the posture of women living in modern times.

    CULTURE OF LIES by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (September 15, 2015) “Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets” (St. Matthew 7: 12, King James Version ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Seeing God At Work Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 6, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,909 views

    God works through our troubles and our prayers.

    God’s fingerprints can be detected all through history. • At times His work is dramatically obvious - like parting the Red Sea, tearing down the walls of Jericho - but other times, it’s not noticeable to our senses. • Our lack of perception, however, does not mean God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Fear Of Man

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 2, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,565 views

    A brief study on what it means to fear man. We need to realize either we fear God or we fear Man.

    The Fear of Man Isaiah 8:12b-13 (NASB) "...you are not to fear what they fear or be in dread of it. It is the Lord of hosts whom you should regard as holy. And He shall be your fear, and He shall be your dread. Chris Tomlin has written a great contemporary Christian song, entitled "Whom shall I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stand Firm In The Day Of Evil Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 23, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,401 views

    Textual sermon on Ephesians 6:13, phrase by phrase (Material adapted from Ray Pritchard at: http://www.keepbelieving.com/sermon/standing-in-the-evil-day/)

    HoHum: "Sunrise was dawning when Los Angeles motorcycle police officer Bob Vernon saw a red pickup truck speed through a stop sign. He turned on his emergency lights and radioed that he was in pursuit. The pickup pulled over, and the officer approached. The officer said, ’Good morning, sir, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Bride’s Perception Of The Groom

    Contributed by James Snyder on May 24, 2016
     | 4,218 views

    Who we think we are reveals a lot about who we understand God to be.

    Introduction… Goliath was equipped with the latest military equipment and technology but was brought down by a small boy with a sling shot. Cain brought to God the best that man could ever produce and was rejected by God. These two represent what is going on today. We need to understand that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    She Left Her Waterpot

    Contributed by David Nolte on Jun 29, 2016
     | 11,229 views

    thoughts about why the woman at the well left her waterpot

    “She Left Her Waterpot” John 4:28-31 David P. Nolte On His northward journey from Judea to Galilee, Jesus had to go through Samaria. Actually, He chose to go that way. Normally Jews would take a route that would bypass Samaria. But Jesus had an appointment there with a woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Epic Fail Or Godly Success

    Contributed by Greg Burcham on Jul 9, 2016
     | 4,240 views

    This sermon deals with personal and church wide failure as well as failure when trying to do a work for God.

    Epic Fail or Godly Success Some time back it became popular on Facebook and other social media sites to post pictures with the title “epic fail”. There are even some sites dedicated to “epic fail” pictures. I find the church signs especially amusing. The hard truth is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thread - Pt. 4 - Obedience And Hunger Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jun 3, 2015
     | 8,046 views

    It is woven into the story of mankind. It is there from the beginning and it weaves all the way until the end. It is the thread that ties it all together.

    Thread Pt. 4 - Obedience and Hunger I. Introduction We have taken the last 3 weeks to discuss the activity of the Holy Spirit in our history and also to discuss our desperate need for this experience. Today we are not here to discuss how spiritual someone is or to judge someone's depth of love ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Thread - Pt. 3 - The 3rd Time Is The Charm Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jun 3, 2015
     | 5,366 views

    It is woven into the story of mankind. It is there from the beginning and it weaves all the way until the end. It is the thread that ties it all together.

    Thread Pt. 3 - The Third Time Is The Charm I. Introduction It is small. It is usually unnoticed . . . until . . . the moment a thread is pulled you suddenly recognize its significance and how essential it is to the overall garment, tapestry or storyline. If the thread is removed the picture is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Henderson avatar

    Making Better Choices Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 8, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,743 views

    A comment my mother made frequently when we were kids with this: “a woman’s work is never done.” My mother worked in a doctor’s office all day, took care of our home and paid most of our bills on her own.

    “Making Better Choices” Luke 10:38-42 A comment my mother made frequently when we were kids with this: “a woman’s work is never done.” My mother worked in a doctor’s office all day, took care of our home and paid most of our bills on her own. So she had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eric Hanson avatar

    Heavenly Languages Explained

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jun 24, 2015
     | 3,013 views

    Many people are mystified about the gift set having to do with speaking in unknown (to the one who is speaking) languages. This message seeks to shed some light on this interesting topic.

    Heavenly Languages Explained Pastor Eric J. Hanson May 24, 2015 Today is Pentecost Sunday. This is a good time to remember what happened on the first Pentecost after the resurrection and ascension of the Lord, and to consider what these things means for us now. Let’s review Acts 1:1-14 so as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Am I Becoming? Being Thankful! Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 18, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,541 views

    Being thankful is something we need to strive for in the affluent society in which we live. We have to be careful not to allow what we do not have to make us unthankful.

    INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • We are getting ready to celebrate Thanksgiving, and this leads us into the next characteristic we need to allow to develop. Being Thankful! • Speaking of which, how many had a nice time at our Thanksgiving Dinner last Sunday? How many ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ