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  • James Jackson avatar

    Pray With Expectancy Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 6, 2020
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    Prayer that Works takes work, along with persistence, risk, and righteousness before God. In this sermon, we're going to try to close the gap between what we say about prayer and what we practice.

    Good morning. I invite you to turn in your copy of God’s Word to James chapter 5, but also to put a bookmark in 1 Kings chapter 18, because we are going to spend some time there as well. The story is told of the western town that had experienced a hard drought. One of the local churches announced ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rejecting The Good

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 9, 2020
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    A study in the book of Hosea 8: 1 – 14

    Hosea 8: 1 – 14 Rejecting the good 1 “Set the trumpet to your mouth! He shall come like an eagle against the house of the LORD, because they have transgressed My covenant and rebelled against My law. 2 Israel will cry to Me, ‘My God, we know You!’ 3 Israel has rejected the good; The enemy will ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • David Owens avatar

    How Should We Respond? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 27, 2020
     | 5,245 views

    Paul begins chapter 12 by answering the question: “How should we respond to the mercies of God?”

    A. One Sunday after worship services, as the worshipers filed out of the sanctuary they greeted the preacher who stood by the door. 1. As one member shook the minister’s hand, he thanked him for the sermon and said, “Preacher, I would have to say that you are smarter than Einstein.” 2. Beaming ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Love Factor Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 4, 2020
     | 7,557 views

    In chapter 12 of Romans, Paul gives an overview of what real, sincere love looks like. In so doing, Paul moves love out of the realm of the abstract into the realm of the concrete.

    This morning I want us to start with a Peanuts comic strip. 1. One day Linus said to Lucy, “I’m going to be a doctor when I grow up.” 2. Lucy replied, “You a Doctor! Ha! You could never be a doctor! You know why? Because you don’t love mankind. That’s why!” 3. Linus defended himself, saying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Teach Us To Pray Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 4, 2020
     | 3,841 views

    We need to pray as Jesus instructed us.

    TEACH US TO PRAY Text: Matt. 6:9-13 Introduction 1. Illustration: In his classic book With Christ In The School Of Prayer, author Andrew Murray says, “Jesus never taught His disciples how to preach, only how to pray.” 2. We have designated 2020 as a year of rest and reflection. During that time, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Eyes Of A Doctor Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 14, 2020
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     | 8,744 views

    If you want to truly help people recover from failure, lead with compassion, not condemnation; lead by example, not by examination; and lead with wisdom; not words. To put it succinctly, see with the eyes of a doctor, not a judge.

    A man went to see his doctor in an acute state of anxiety. “Doctor,” he said, “you have to help me. I'm dying. Everywhere I touch it hurts. I touch my head and it hurts. I touch my leg and it hurts. I touch my stomach and it hurts. I touch my chest and it hurts. You have to help me, Doc, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Breakthrough In Relationships Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 25, 2020
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     | 4,978 views

    Breakthrough is possible in most relationships if we allow the Holy Spirit to teach us key relationship skills. God designed us all to be in relationship with Him and with each other and he will help us get breakthroughs in our relationships if we ask Him for help.

    Transition Video: You’re Not Listening – Skit Guys! Our Theme this year - Breakthrough 2020 Thesis: In 2020 we are looking for spiritual breakthroughs in our lives, our relationships, our souls, our families, our church, our school, and our community. This is our vision and prayer! But to get the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    My Month Of Rejoicing In Christ

    Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Mar 4, 2020
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    Often, we read from that peculiar Apostle, Paul, phrases and exclamations like, "Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you.

    Often, we read from that peculiar Apostle, Paul, phrases and exclamations like, "Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you." Phil 3:1; "Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!" Phil ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Antidotes For Anger

    Contributed by James Dina on Sep 24, 2020
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    Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned. Cease from anger because it rests in the bosom of fools.

    ANTIDOTES FOR ANGER Do not hasten in your spirit to be angry, for anger rests in the bosom of fools (Ecclesiastes 7:9) Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned (Gautama Buddha). Cease from anger because it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    David Flees From Absalom Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 9, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,990 views

    Second Samuel 15:1-37 shows us how faith works when facing trouble.

    Scripture Kayla Mueller, 26 years old, was captured by ISIS, and on February 10, 2015 U.S. officials confirmed that Muslim extremists had murdered her while in captivity. In the spring of 2014 as a captor, Kayla wrote to her family. The letter begins with Kayla’s assurance that she has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Atributos Del Verdadero Amor

    Contributed by James Dina on Oct 14, 2020
     | 1,505 views

    Quien quiera hacer el cielo en el último día debe demostrar el amor incondicional de Dios a los demás. No debe maltratar a los demás, sino demostrar el amor ágape que Dios aprueba.

    ATRIBUTOS DEL VERDADERO AMOR "El amor sufre mucho y es bondadoso; el amor no tiene envidia; el amor no se pavonea, no se hincha; no se comporta con rudeza, no busca lo suyo, no se irrita, no piensa el mal; no se alegra de la iniquidad, sino que se alegra de la verdad; todo ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Owens avatar

    The Stages Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 26, 2020
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     | 8,540 views

    It is God's will for people to progress through the stages of discipleship from being spiritually dead, to being a spiritual infant, child, young adult, and parent. We must be able to assess where we are and where others are in the process so we all can grow to maturity.

    A. I like the story told of the little boy who was confused about something and said to his Bible class teacher: “There’s somethin’ I can’t figger out.” 1. The teacher said, “What is it, Joey?” 2. Joey said, “Well accordin’ to the Bible, the Children of Israel crossed the Red Sea, right?” a. “ ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    The Completeness Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 16, 2020
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     | 7,850 views

    Disciples of Jesus must not compartmentalize their lives, but must allow Jesus to be Lord of all the spheres of our lives.

    A. Today, I want us to turn our attention back to our sermon series: “I Am A Disciple of Jesus!” 1. Let’s briefly review what we have learned so far. 2. First, we have learned that being a disciple of Jesus involves a lot more than church membership and church attendance. 3. Second, we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Are On God's Hands

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 21, 2020
     | 8,529 views

    This is a message of encouragement. We are ON God's hands so we are never out of His sight or remembrance. We are never alone as we serve Him.

    We Are ON God’s Hands Scripture: Psalm 27:13; John 14:27, 1; James 1:2; Psalm 23:4; Isaiah 49:15-17 The title of today’s message is “We are ON God’s Hands.” Yes, you heard me correctly. The title is “We are ON God’s Hands” and you’ll understand it clearly as we progress through the message. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Prays (Week 2 Of 4): Your Name Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 14, 2021
     | 3,151 views

    Wherever you are at, the challenge for us today is to lean into bearing the Name of God.

    JESUS PRAYS (WEEK 2 OF 4): YOUR NAME John 17:6-12 #JesusPrays INTRODUCTION As we begin today, I want to jump right into the Scriptures. READ JOHN 17:6-12 (ESV) I have manifested Your Name to the people whom You gave Me out of the world. Yours they were, and You gave them to Me, and they have kept ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ