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  • John Murphy avatar

    Jesus Cleans His Father's House

    Contributed by John Murphy on Mar 25, 2010
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     | 7,614 views

    Was Jesus cleansing the temple a random act or was there something far deeper?

    The Passover is not something most Christians give much thought to, unless they come across it in their bible readings. It was however the most important feast the Jews celebrated. It would be like our thanksgiving. It was a festive time and also a time of reflection. Like our communion tables ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Holy Spirit: The Gift Of Unity

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 27, 2010
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    Delivered in 1986, shortly after pastoral call. The Spirit gives us unity in a time of riskiness and danger. That gift is more than unanimity; it is dedication to God's purposes.

    Not everything in every sermon has to be communicated in words. Words and speech are only a part of the way you get a message across. A part of what you folks receive is not only what you hear, but also what you see. What you see and what you pick up just from being here is certainly a part of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Believing Even When God Wants The Unreasonable

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Mar 19, 2009
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     | 6,073 views

    Real faith is demonstrated when we have confidence without evidence.

    Believing even when God wants the unreasonable Genesis 22:1-18 Faith is trusting that which we cannot understand. This is why Jesus demands the faith of a child. Because children are called upon all the time to trust their parents in situations they don’t understand. And they do it well. Abraham’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Blood Is Thicker Than Water

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 25, 2009
    based on 54 ratings
     | 69,819 views

    God’s first and last thought is the welfare of his children! The Provision of the Cross is an act of covenant. It is not a half-job effort to fix things. It is a plan that would never turn back!

    At some point or another you may have used this familiar phrase - Blood is thicker than water. The context in which we use it is to describe the meaning that blood-related families are more important than anyone else. R’ Richard Pustelniak, congregational leader for the Jewish community called ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Feeding On The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 30, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 22,741 views

    God has called us to be constantly fanning the spiritual flames inside us, and it is up to us to train ourselves to make the Spiritual Disciplines part of our routine, or lifestyle.

    Spiritual Disciplines Feeding on the Word of God “The Purpose of the Spiritual Disciplines is the total transformation of the person. They aim at replacing old destructive habits of thought with new life-giving habits.” -Richard Foster Today we continue our series on Spiritual Disciplines with ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Sixteen Hours Under The Attack Of Death

    Contributed by Sanford Colquitt on Apr 5, 2009
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     | 3,334 views

    God’s Amazing Love

    Abundant Life Worship Center 3001 Roosevelt Highway Manchester, GA 31816 16 Hours Under the Attack of Death Matthew 12:29; Psalms 23:4 Intro: In hindsight I suppose I have never really known the magnitude or the involvement of God in our personal lives as well as I do after April 13, 2003. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "The Last Days Of Jesus" Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Apr 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,991 views

    Following the last days of Jesus during the Passion Week.

    The last days of Jesus The way I look at this, we have two choices…………just two choices. When we think of this Man Jesus, His life, His teachings, His ministry, His healings, His unconditional love for the common person, who’s Son was He? Was Jesus the Son of Joseph and Mary, or was He the Son of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "The Wind In Our Face"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 21, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,886 views

    Three things to do when the storms of life come.

    “The Wind in our Face” April 26, 2009 Hebrews 12:1-4, 2 Timothy 3:14 “Well, the snow is just about melted off of Black Butte. The old timers in this area keep a watch on the conditions on Black Butte to determine when they can plant or not. Last week, with the temperatures in the mid 80’s, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Fact And Fiction About Jesus' Return

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 27, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,873 views

    Message discussing Jesus’ words on three facts about His impending return.

    Fact and Fiction about Jesus’ Return Matthew 24:4-5, 23-51 April 26, 2009 Introduction One of the topics that fascinates Christianity more than probably any other is the topic of the second coming of Christ. Books are written about it, sermons are preached about it, and when taken to extremes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Finding The Abundant Life

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 25, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,674 views

    Discover the secrets of a rich and satisfying life.

    Do you ever feel like the fellow I saw in a cartoon? He was carrying a burden on his back. A number of things contributed to his burden: car note, house, boat, job, family, golf game, time, etc. The caption beside the cartoon reads “Have you been thinking, ‘There’s got to be more to life than ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Dream No Small Dreams"

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 25, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,276 views

    Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no vision the people perish.” We might add: “Where there is vision people are being saved.”

    “Dream No Small Dreams” In 2009 our mission continues to be: “Bringing people to Jesus, loving, equipping and sending them out to make more and better disciples.” BLES Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no vision the people perish.” We might add: “Where there is vision people are being ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Lamb And The Cross

    Contributed by Danny Presswood on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 22,190 views

    What difference does it make whether it’s Good Friday or Easter Sunday? The difference is that Good Friday represents everything AWEFUL in life and Easter Sunday represents everything AWESOME in life.

    Tony Campolo tells a story of preaching on Easter at his church in Philadelphia. He got up to preach to his predominantly black congregation – and he was “ON”! The folks were encouraging and hepping him along, and he got excited. He could hear some saying, “Help him Jesus!” And then he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus For The If In Life

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 12, 2008
    based on 26 ratings
     | 24,166 views

    If you need a friend,If you heart is broken,If the doctor said I’m sorry. Jesus for the IF in life.

    “IF” “Jesus for the IF in LIFe” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. 2nd Chronicles 7:13-14 “If I shut up heaven that there be no rain, or if I command the locusts to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among my people; If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Riches To Rags Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Nov 12, 2009
     | 2,935 views

    If we want to ‘really live’, we need to get in touch with the One Who really gives us life. We need to get to know Jesus Christ, the Creator of each and every one of us.

    Riches to Rags September 20, 2009 Opportunities missed: There was a very cautious man, Who never laughed or played. He never risked, he never tried He never sang or prayed. And when one day, he passed away His insurance was denied. For since he never really lived, They claimed he never ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Be Excellent - 4 Of 4 Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 28, 2016
     | 11,987 views

    The church is called to strive for excellence in all we do.

    Excellence Colossians 3:17-24 January 24, 2016 For the first 3 weeks of the year we’ve been looking at what it means to strive for excellence. What does it mean for us individually and as a church. I believe we can never be the church Christ calls us to be, if we don’t strive for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist