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  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Fragrance Of His Aroma Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 3, 2019
     | 4,638 views

    A message about how God can take our loneliness and emptiness and fill it with His living water.

    Title: Smelling Like Jesus Series: The Fragrance of His Aroma Introduction If you would open your Bibles to John 4. I want to take you to one of my favorite passages in the Bible. Now you hear that a lot. To me this is the most intriguing passages in the Bible. In John 3 we are introduced to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Puppy Story

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 4, 2014
     | 5,242 views

    Two Christians, one unbeliever, a little girl, a puppy, and a shark constitues a story about the lost and the believers responsiblities.

    Last weekend Debbie and I were in Charleston, SC for a nice Valentines weekend. We walked for 9 hours around the city, through the market place, and toward the harbor. From where we were standing, we could see a decommissioned aircraft carrier, submarine, and a destroyer. This took me back to my ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    A Minister Of Christ Jesus Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 5, 2014
    based on 90 ratings
     | 16,617 views

    Paul speaks of his ministry in Christ and what it deals with. 1- Ministry is a matter of believing in others 2- Ministry uses the avenue of writing 3- Ministry always points to Christ

    INTRO.- Romans 15:15-16 “I have written you quite boldly on some points, as if to remind you of them again, because of the grace God gave me to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles...” Paul was a minister of Christ Jesus but not many men are interested today in becoming a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It Is All Relative.

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jun 25, 2015
     | 7,833 views

    How we treat others is relative to how we feel about ourselves. This sermon looks at treating yourself better with the intent if treating others better also.

    A Sunday School teacher asked her class if they knew the difference between kindness and loving kindness. One little girl said she knew the difference. She told the teacher that kindness is like when you ask your mother for some toast and she gives it to you, but loving kindness is when you ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Faith Of Jabez Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 3, 2016
    based on 13 ratings
     | 124,160 views

    This sermon looks at the faith of Jabez when he prayed. There are five points: 1. Jabez had a life of FAITH 2. Jabez prayed for God to BLESS him 3. Jabez prayed to have MORE than he had 4. Jabez prayed to have God’s PRESENCE in his life 5. Jabez prayed for God’s PROTECTION

    The Faith of Jabez Did you know that God never meant for us to live an average life. He has designed us for excellence. He has created us for success. He wants us to live above the norm. Each one of us is uniquely created by Him and for Him. Instead of being one in a million, you’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Walk In The Spirit

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,155 views

    Living by the dictates of the flesh are only going to get us to death row. If and when our lives are dictated by Christ, it becomes evident to all that we are walking in the Spirit. Are you?

    Opening Illustration: A radical change is expected and required when a person comes to faith in Jesus Christ. When no change becomes apparent, we begin to wonder if there has been a genuine conversion or if the one who was truly saved understands God’s Word concerning sanctification and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Church Dress Code Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 15, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,721 views

    The context of the passage is about how Christians within a church body are to relate to one another.

    Colossians 3:12-13 Church Dress Code 1/4/14 D. Marion Clark Introduction One of the many things I like about my wife is that she simplifies my life. Each day, when I go to my closet, I find the set of clothes that I will be wearing that day. Isn’t that great? I know that I will wear ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When The Law Was Being Quoting At Jesus, How Did This A Type Of Bullying?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 29, 2016
     | 4,498 views

    Keeping tradition is a good thing, but not always. Some use it to put others down, or raise themselves up, either way it is bullying. How do we handle this? How did Jesus handle this?

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 2nd September 2012; St Oswald’s is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Song of Solomon 2:8-13 Psalm 45:1-2, 7-10 Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9 Psalm 15 James ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    The Way Of Jesus #3 "Becoming Like Jesus In Attitudes, Behavior & Character

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 22, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,297 views

    A critical part of the Way of Jesus platform is to come to appreciate Who Jesus is, and what His attitudes, behaviours and character says about Him. When we know what He is like, we seek to become like him in order to honour His name.

    CATM Sermon - January 20, 2017 - The Way of Jesus # 3 “I am Becoming Like Jesus in My Attitudes, Behaviour and Character” John 8:1-11; Bill, a college student, was a new Christian. According to author Rebecca Manley Pippert, one Sunday he visited a church near campus. He walked in barefoot and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In Search Of Wisdom

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 22, 2017
     | 7,944 views

    A SERVICE OF CELEBRATION AS TWO GRADUATES ARE HEADING OFF TO COLLEGE. A SAD TIME FOR US AS THEIR LIVES TAKE THEM ELSEWHERE, BUT WE ALSO CELEBRATE WITH THEM IN THEIR ACHIEVEMENT.

    IN SEARCH OF WISDOM PROVERBS 1:1-19 YOU’LL HAVE TO FORGIVE ME IF I FEEL A BIT MELANCHOLY ABOUT THE MESSAGE TODAY. THESE ARE VERY SAD SERVICES IN SOME WAYS. EVA AND AMANDA ARE GETTING READY TO LEAVE OUR COMMUNITY TO CONTINUE WITH THEIR LIFE GOALS AND AMBITIONS. THEY WILL BE BACK TO VISIT, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Want To Be Free

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,001 views

    Freedom from sin

    Do You Want to be Free -The Chain can be Broken ( Col. 1:13,14 ) Intro : Freedom! What a wonderful word to us. We all value freedom highly. We delight in being free. We long to live in freedom always. One of the most encouraging and recurring themes in the New Testament is that Christians are free ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Worship And Tradition

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 6, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,775 views

    Part 5 of a series on worship.

    Tradition! Psalm 95 March 5, 2017 Have you ever noticed that sometimes we do things for a reason, but many times we really don’t know the reason? Sometimes we don’t recognize how our decisions are predicated on past events which we’re totally clueless about. For example, and I’ll tell you upfront ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Christmas Eve Devotion: The Reach And Acceptance Of God

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 18, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,247 views

    Christmas Eve devotional that shares with us the Good News that 1. God reaches down. 2. God reaches out. 3. God receives all who call on His Name!

    Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 Theme: Christmas Eve Proposition: God reaches down. God reaches out. God receives all who call on His Name! INTRO: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and His Son Jesus Christ our Savior and LORD! A rather grumpy husband and wife were having their annual ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Armed & Dangerous

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 16, 2016
     | 17,651 views

    God has given Christians four principle weapons, these weapons make us dangerous to the devil, and it's urgent that we begin using our weapons.

    ARMED & DANGEROUS 2 Cor. 10:4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: DIVORCE BECAUSE 2-STORY HOUSE 1. Vicky asked for a divorce and appeared before the judge. The judge asked, "So tell me in your own words, Mrs. Franks, why are you seeking a divorce?" 2. "I'm seeking a divorce, your Honor, because I feel I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    Humility Is The Key

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 23, 2016
     | 8,980 views

    A look at Jesus' story comparing the hearts of the tax collector and the pharisee.

    Humility - October 23, 2016 - Luke 18:9-14 Worship. Worship. There is nothing like worshipping God. There’s nothing like being in the presence of Jesus and adoring Him. And that’s because there is nothing and no one more beautiful than our God. Father, Son, Holy Spirit, God who is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational