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  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    A Passion For The Kingdom (Have You Seen The Rabbit)

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 1, 2012
    based on 139 ratings
     | 45,957 views

    Have you seen Jesus? Is your Passion for him ingrained in your very soul? How can we who have encountered the risen Christ do anything else but love and follow him! Updated October 2021.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: Ruth 1:1-18; Psalm 146; Hebrews 9:11-14 and Mark 12:28-34. Let us Pray -- O' Heavenly Father - we do not live by bread alone but by your every word. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Hiding In Plain Sight

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 25, 2012
     | 4,678 views

    We are all searching for something that will satisfy, something that until now has alluded us - or did we know it once? The Christmas season seems to hold out; for many, that promise again every year.

    Dakota Community Church November 25, 2012 Hiding in Plain Sight The Unexpected Source of the Christmas We’ve All Been Longing For Isaiah 9:6-7 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Intentional Christian Living Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2013
     | 8,994 views

    God has called us and sent us out to intentionally do His work and carry His message.

    Intentional Christian Living Luke 14:12-24 Ill. The Times-Reporter of New Philadelphia, Ohio, reported in September, 1985 a celebration of a New Orleans municipal pool. The party around the pool was held to celebrate the first summer in memory without a drowning at the New Orleans city pool. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Is The Pursuit Of Success So Empty? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013
     | 5,914 views

    This is the second message in a series from the book of Ecclesiastes that examines Solomon's wisdom in regard to the mistakes that he had made in his life. This message examines the pursuit of success how it is always elusive and leaves one feeling empty.

    Dear Diary, “I want to be a success but the harder I pursue success the more empty I feel.” As we begin I really feel that we must answer three extremely difficult questions. What drives you? What causes you to work the way you do? What happens to all you have worked for when you exit ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Father's Day 2012

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 4, 2012
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     | 8,661 views

    There is a father shortage in America as many dads have simply gone AWOL.Fathers have left their families, homes, children, bride of their youth literally unmanned.

    Introduction A There is a father shortage in America as many dads have simply gone AWOL. 1 Fathers have left their families, homes, children, bride of their youth literally unmanned. a They have deserted their position as head of the home. aa Between 1960 & 1990, the percentage of children ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Excellence Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 18, 2016
     | 8,703 views

    As a church, our goal should be excellence in all we do!

    Pursuing Excellence 1 Thessalonians 4:1 January 17, 2016 Well, this week was SOTU, given by POTUS. I think the older I get, not that I’m old, the more I dislike all of the abbreviations and short hand writing. For those who are AC, better known as Abbreviation Challenged, this week was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can I Tell If I'm Becoming Yoked With The World?

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 18, 2016
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    Last week I preached on 2nd Cor. 6 where Paul talks about not being yoked with unbelievers. But how can we know if that’s happening to us? In order to find out if we are heading in that dangerous direction we need to ask ourselves some key questions.

    HOW CAN I TELL IF I’M BECOMING YOKED WITH THE WORLD? INTRODUCTION: Last week I preached on 2nd Cor. 6 where Paul talks about not being yoked with unbelievers. But how can we know if that’s happening to us? Oftentimes it’s not easy to tell. Satan is tricky; he’s subtle. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Preparation Is Everything Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 22, 2016
     | 5,231 views

    Being a successful witness will take preparation.

    Preparation Is Everything Text: Acts 17:1-9 Introduction 1. Illustration: Several centuries ago, a Japanese emperor commissioned an artist to paint a bird. A number of months passed, then several years, and still no painting was brought to the palace. Finally the emperor became so exasperated ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Is Our Faith Blind ? Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 27, 2016
     | 3,701 views

    Conversion stories, answered prayers in the form of miracles, creation and the ongoing existence of the persecuted church; is all evidence that God exists!

    IS OUR FAITH BLIND – PART 2 Atheists Question: Isn’t our faith in God blind. After all, what evidence is there that a God you cannot touch or see actually exists? We began by examining the veracity of the Bible (a personal love letter from God in which our history, intimate details ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is Your One

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on Jul 5, 2017
     | 5,665 views

    Jesus already knows who we are trying to reach.

    Title: Who Is Your One? Place: BLCC Date:7/2/17 Text: Luke 5.27-32 CT: Jesus already knows whom we are trying to reach. FAS: In his book The Gospel According to Jesus, Chris Seay mentions a profound lesson he learned from his father about loving the "bad people": Growing up, we didn't have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "Dancing Before The Lord"

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 29, 2017
     | 18,582 views

    "Dancing Before the Lord"

    From the Pulpit of Bethel Church Olar, SC Bishop William D Poovey, ThD "Dancing Before the Lord" 2 Samuel 6:14-16 And David danced before the LORD with all his might; and David was girded with a linen ephod. 15 So ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    Pride And Promiscuity

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 12, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,791 views

    Jesus contrasts a prideful Pharisee and a formerly promiscuous sinner desperate for grace. One is changed forever and one is unchanged. The difference: pride vs. humility. We all are in need of a Savior. Sadly, some don't realize it until it is too late.

    Luke 7:36-50 Pride and Promiscuity The sermon title for today’s story is in honor of my wife, who first introduced me to Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice,” a classic tale of two strong-willed and misunderstood personalities coming together in romantic love. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    The Commitment To Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 21,590 views

    Being a disciple of Christ requires a conscious, committed effort. We will never be effective disciples with a casual, unconcerned approach. It is a lifestyle we are called to commit ourselves unto.

    The Commitment to Discipleship Luke 9: 23-26 Let me begin by asking, how many Christians do you know? That is a difficult question isn’t it? Now it seems that everyone you talk to concerning the Lord has had some type of experience. Well, yes I’m a Christian; I was baptized and joined ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bishop Malcolm Coby, Ph. D. avatar

    The Problem, The Pain, The Promise: The Choice Is Yours

    Contributed by Bishop Malcolm Coby, Ph. D. on Aug 20, 2016
     | 12,241 views

    One of the great challenges of life is learning what to do about the choices we make. The purpose of this lesson is to help the listener grow away from problems and pain to believe and receive the promises of God.

    I. Introduction A. The Word of the Lord 1. Exodus6: 1. Moses sorrowed because his demand for freedom ironically had increased his people’s burden, not eased it. 2. So the Lord comforted and reassured his messenger, speaking to Moses twice (indicated by the word “also” in v. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Just As The Father Sent Me, I Send You! 3 R”s

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Apr 7, 2015
     | 9,965 views

    Jesus repeated his greeting: “Peace to you. Just as the Father sent me, I send you.” He was sending his disciples out just Like he is sending you out this morning to be revolutionaries. This sermons focus is on the 3 R's of Revolution!

    To Believe John 20:19-21 (Message) 19-20 Later on that day, the disciples had gathered together, but, fearful of the Jews, had locked all the doors in the house. Jesus entered, stood among them, and said, “Peace to you.” Then he showed them his hands and side. 20-21 The disciples, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist