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  • David Leach avatar

    Self And Pride Oppose The Spirit

    Contributed by David Leach on Feb 16, 2014
     | 3,976 views

    In the life of earnest Christians, of those who pursue and profess holiness, humility ought to be the chief mark of their uprightness.

    February 14 (Andrew Murray’s devotional) In the life of earnest Christians, of those who pursue and profess holiness, humility ought to be the chief mark of their uprightness. It is often said that it is not so . May not one reason be that in the teaching and example of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Who Are Strong Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 28, 2014
    based on 86 ratings
     | 34,628 views

    If we claim to be strong in the faith or know that we are strong or maybe stronger than some others, what should we do? 1- We should bear with the failings of the weak 2- We should please our neighbor for his good 3- We should accept one another

    INTRO.- We who are strong. I’ve always been interested in strength and strong men. I guess that’s a boy thing. ILL.- I first became interested in strong men by watching Superman on TV. That was the old Superman, George Reeves and by today’s standards he wasn’t much of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    After The Service Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 19, 2014
     | 5,839 views

    After an important service, there are three important rules that we must consider.

    • A Sunday school teacher asked her children where the disciples and Jesus went after the Last Supper Church Service. After a moment of silence, one of the little girl said, “The probably went to Denny’s”. • The disciples had just finished one of the most meaningful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Are My Loved Ones Who Have Died In The Lord? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 5, 2012
     | 8,877 views

    There is comfort for those who grieve at the death of a loved one who died in the Lord. The message explores that comfort that is ours in Christ the Lord.

    “We are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for we walk by faith, not by sight. Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord. So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Call To Follow Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 26, 2012
     | 5,706 views

    You were made with a life purpose. The prophet Jeremiah put it this way, “I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.” You were born with a purpose and plan in mind

    The Call to Follow Mark 8:31-35 USA Today did a survey asking people, “If you could ask God any question, what would it be?” The number one response was “What is my life’s purpose?'” All of us in the church were blown away by Rick Warren’s book, “A Purpose ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Fatal Attraction Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 27, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,940 views

    Evil is so seductive, so easy, so clothed in plausible promises of free lunches and quick fixes, that if we are not vigilant we will find ourselves in slavery to the enemy of God.

    Monsters coming up from the deep have a long and colorful history. From Leviathan to the Loch Ness Monster, from the giant squid in 10,000 Leagues under the sea to the “here be monsters” with which mapmakers once marked the limits of the unknown, the sea has been the source of fear for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Transformed Name Series

    Contributed by Chris Heimsoth on Aug 1, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,431 views

    7th Sermon in our Action in Acts series, preached on June 19th, it was leading into the summer were continuity and attendance start to decline. This sermon is focusing on the transformation of Saul, the stretching of Annanias and how God wants to change u

    Action – A transformed name I was watching the news reports of the rioting in Vancouver after game 7 this week and was struck by two things, how dangerous people can be when they start going down that path and the danger that is our reaction to it, thinking that there is no way we would ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Believe 16: Biblical Community Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 16, 2015
     | 4,725 views

    Believe week 16 looks at Biblical Community

    BELIEVE 16: Biblical Community February 8, 2015 Acts 2:42-47 You may or may not have been happy with the results of last week’s Super Bowl. If you were a Seahawks fan you were tasting victory, only to have a crazy play take away your victory. The opposite was true for Patriots ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Guidelines For Christianity: The Fruit Of Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 31, 2015
     | 5,796 views

    Where do you need the spiritual grace of self-control? Seek the Lord for direction, and let Him mold you into a Disciple that is controlled at all times and in all circumstances by the Holy Spirit.

    “. . . the fruit of the spirit is . . . self-control. . .” (Gal. 5:22-23) Not too long ago I watched the movie “Castaway” with Tom Hanks. He was stranded on this island after a plane crash in the ocean. He had nothing to eat at first but coconuts. He had to master the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strength Through Humility

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jul 7, 2014
     | 6,785 views

    The world thinks humility is pious weakness, whereas the bible says it is strength through submission, in fact true humility results in power, and honour and glory and majesty and strength. Who would not want that?

    Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67 Psalm 45: 11-18 Romans 7:15-25a Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 “Please join me in my prayer.” Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our strength, and our redeemer. Amen. (Ps. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    The Battle Of The Two "Kings Of The Jews"

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 4, 2015
     | 4,820 views

    This sermon starts with the comparison of two kings and ends with a very hard hitting drive into the great commission, showing us that we are serve, (with power), the lowest of the low. Read on and enjoy this one!!!

    This sermon (2nd Sunday after Christmas) was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 4th January 2015 by Gordon McCulloch (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). ntroduction My sermon two weeks ago came to an abrupt end as there was just ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    A New Beginning (2) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014
     | 6,102 views

    Second in a series exploring the early chapters of Genesis, this three-point expository sermon underscores the deceptive character of sin, the destructive consequences of sin, and the divine covering for sin.

    A New Beginning (Part 2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/13/14 It was a bright Sunday morning in 18th century London, but Robert Robinson’s mood was anything but sunny. All along the street there were people hurrying to church, but in the midst of the crowd Robinson ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A New Beginning (5) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,184 views

    The last in a series exploring the early chapters of Genesis, this three-point expository sermon reveals the motive, the materials, and the mess made at the Tower of Babel.

    A New Beginning (Part 4) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/4/14 One of my favorite lines from The Wizard of Oz comes after the Scarecrow tells Dorothy, “I haven’t got a brain… just straw.” Dorothy replies, “How can you talk if you haven't got a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • John Gaston avatar

    The Lord Who Heals You

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 23, 2014
     | 12,731 views

    The plagues of Egypt are still falling today on the disobedient. Only the Tree (Cross of Jesus) thrown in the waters of life can change your bitter circumstances into sweet ones. Let the Lord your Healer do that!

    THE LORD WHO HEALS YOU Ex. 15:22-26 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE REAL CHARACTER 1. It’s wild to see the real nature come out. 2. 2 ladies went out to a restaurant to eat lunch They know how big the portions are so they order only one dish of ‘fried fish pieces’ which they intend ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Murder He Spoke Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 23, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,381 views

    Jesus was well known for upsetting people's "apple carts." In this sermon He challenges us to go beyond the obvious sin of murder and to dwell on anger, judgment, and provoking others.

    Don’t you hate it when someone comes along and “upsets the apple cart?” This saying originated sometime in the 1800’s. The idea behind it was that a farmer had carefully loaded his cart with apples to take and sell at the market place. However, some clumsy oaf would come ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare