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  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Not ‘swayed’ But ‘saved’ Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 26, 2014
     | 4,397 views

    A study of the book of 1 Corinthians chapter 1 verses 10 through 17

    1 Corinthians 1: 10 – 17 Not ‘Swayed’ but ‘Saved’ 10 Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    How To Behave In A Cave Series

    Contributed by James D. Thornber on Mar 2, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,436 views

    When all your crutches are gone and you feel your life is being lived in a cave, then David has some lessons to teach us. First, he shows us how to react, then he shows us who we will attract.

    How to Behave in a Cave 1 Samuel 22:1-2 When we ended our study last week, we saw how God had taken everything away from David. We saw how David lost every crutch he had that could have taken the place of God. He lost his position, his wife, his prophet, his friend Jonathan and finally his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Debt Makeover Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 17, 2014
     | 4,859 views

    In this sermon, we explore six principles that lead to financial freedom.

    Introduction: A. How many of you have enjoyed playing the game of MONOPOLY? 1. You know how the game works. Players accumulate property, build houses and hotels, and then wait for the other players to land on their property so they have to pay up. 2. Eventually you hope to bankrupt everyone else ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Children's Blessing

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Mar 30, 2014
     | 9,011 views

    Is it enough to desire God? Is desire alone sufficient to enable you to follow God? Granted, we must have desire, but is desire alone sufficient?

    Mark 10:13-31 Jesus Blesses Little Children 13 And they were bringing children to Him so that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked them. 14 But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and said to them, “Permit the children to come to Me; do not hinder them; for the kingdom of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Psalm 42 - Hope For The Downcast Soul Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 7, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,629 views

    In my series where I am working through a rich experience of preaching the Psalms.

    HOPE FOR THE DOWNCAST SOUL TEXT: Psalm 42:1-11 Psalms 42:1-11 KJV To the chief Musician, Maschil, for the sons of Korah. As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. [2] My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God? ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Word To The Wise On How To Treat Your Momma Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 12, 2013
    based on 84 ratings
     | 29,681 views

    A godly woman is worthy of honor and respect, but Proverbs recognizes that some kids don't do that. Why should a child honor their parent and how can they do it as a Christian ought to?

    As I was in the foyer this morning I saw Jim and Iris. And I said to Jim “Happy Mother’s Day”, to which he replied “I guess it really doesn’t apply to me. I’m not a mother.” Then he paused and said “Well, I guess you could say I’m the reason ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    First Fruits

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 16, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,650 views

    give and it will given back

    Part Five - First Fruits Tithing Proverbs 3:9-10 KJV 9 Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: 10 So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine. God wants us to know that He comes first, it is impossible for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Dreams Destroyed Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,701 views

    Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see the typical journey of a people who had God-sized dreams come crashing down. And my hope is as we go thru this text we’ll discover how to move from living a life of destroyed dreams to a life of fulfil

    Intro: One of my favorite animated films of all time is “Toy Story.” The 2 main characters in the story are Woody, a stuffed cowboy doll, and Buzz Light Year, who’s the latest and greatest action figure doll. Now my favorite of the two is Buzz Light Year. And the reason why is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Slow Fade Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,490 views

    Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see the Israelite people make a bad decision. And at the beginning it didn’t seem like they were that far off. But b/c they weren’t hitting life in the CENTER of the club, so to speak, they ended up in a

    “The Slow Fade” 1 Samuel 8: 1-18 May 26, 2013 Intro: For some strange reason I LOVE to play golf. When the weather’s good I usually get out to play golf once a week w/my dad. But as much fun as golf is, it has to be the most infuriating sport there is. It’s such a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Untying The Knot Of Lust (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 2, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,870 views

    What Christians and the church is doing to solve the problem of lust is not enough. This sermon (Pt. 1) deals with the problem holistically through individual responsibility and a proper view of sex in marriage. Next week: the church's role.

    Untying the Knot of Lust (Part 1) Problems: Untying What’s Tying You Up Chuck Sligh June 2, 2013 TEXT: 1 John 2:16 – “For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.” NOTE: A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Life You Really Want To Live Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 4, 2013
     | 5,675 views

    If you want to truly live, then acknowledge that Jesus is the Christ headed for the cross and follow Him anyway even if it might cost you everything.

    City Slickers is a movie that describes the adventures of three friends having mid-life crises. They escape the city and head west for a two-week cattle run to discover what's important in life. Before they leave, Mitch (played by Billy Crystal) shares what he does for a living at Dad's Day at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Stu Hodges avatar

    Which Door Do I Open? Series

    Contributed by Stu Hodges on Jun 11, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,437 views

    We only want to go through doors that God’s hand is opening.

    Well we’re in this series called doors and we’re discovering that in many ways, life is all about the doors. It’s about the doors you go in and the doors you come out. It’s about the open doors and closed doors and sometimes its even all about the slammed doors. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Moving On Up Series

    Contributed by Stu Hodges on Jun 11, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,683 views

    Wherever you’re at, whatever you’re experiencing, whatever your relationships look like, God wants it to get better.

    God has a plan for your relationships. In fact, today I want to tell you that things are going to get better! That’s the theme of today’s message. I’m calling this message moving on up! You remember that show with George & Wheezy? Moving on up? Well wherever you’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Kelly avatar

    Will The Real Jesus Please Stand Up? Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jun 25, 2013
     | 6,395 views

    Discovering the true person of Jesus

    Will the REAL Jesus Please Stand Up? Series: Markers Along the Narrow Way November 18, 2012 *** Darren Pullins READ Mark 3:7-35 The question we’re going to tackle this morning (and in our Life Groups this week) is this… Who is Jesus? That may sound like a pretty simple question to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Rest Of The Story Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jun 25, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,780 views

    Jesus calms the storms of life

    The ‘Rest’ of the Story Series: Markers Along the Narrow Path December 9, 2012 One of the most famous miracles of the bible is the story of how Jesus calmed the raging storm. In fact, this miracle had such an impact on the disciples that they wrote about it 3 different times in 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan