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  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Be Excellent - Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 2, 2016
     | 7,824 views

    Continuing to look at Excellence! through Spiritual Gifts

    Be Excellent: Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:1ff February 7, 2016 Have you ever wished that you were something you weren’t? At one point or another most of us have. There are times I wish I was a professional athlete, playing a game and making millions. But I know I can’t — ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Surrendering Credentials To Christ

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 13, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,940 views

    If we're not careful, we can get caught up in the world's system of polishing that pedigree. Rather, like the Apostle Paul, we need to surrender all to the great goal of knowing more intimately Christ our Lord. Everything else is secondary.

    Philippians 3:4-14 Surrendering Credentials to Christ Any top-blockers here? Any type-A personalities? Any hard chargers who consistently rank in the top percentile? The military is basically an up-or-out system, so it attracts into career service those who are driven to succeed. Many of you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Chasing After God's Heart" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 14, 2013
     | 17,386 views

    This is the first message in a series i titled HEARTBEATS. It is a study in the life of numerous characters from the Bible whose heart was constantly beating for God. What does it mean to be a man after God's heart? That is the focus of this message.

    “Chasing God’s Heart” 1st Samuel 16:1-13a and Acts 13:22 Shug Jordan who was the football coach at Auburn University, asked one of his former players (named Mike) if he would help him do some recruiting that year. He says, “Well, sure coach…..just tell me what kind ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breaking The Fear Barrier Series

    Contributed by Tom Feola on Oct 28, 2013
     | 12,048 views

    Fear, it's a little word but it has a big grip on so many people. In this 3 part series we're going to break the power of fear over our lives.

    Breaking The Fear Barrier In life we have many barrier’s that come against us. We think, I can do this and then when we get ready to try, fear hits us and at times we can go into cold sweats. In this messages for the next few weeks, I want us to look at fear and how to break its power ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Perseverance - Finish Well Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 9, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,748 views

    It's not just how you start. You have to finish!

    Perseverance: Finishing What We Start - Interviews - Anybody here serve in the military? Did you want to quit after the first week of basic training? At what time in your life were you most tempted to call it quits? As a Pastor, one cause of sadness is the failure rate among those ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    We Need Each Other

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 9, 2012
     | 9,867 views

    St Paul makes it clear that in the Body of Christ all have a role to play and we need each other, without exception.

    1 Corinthians 12: 12-27 At the Carpenter’s tools annual meeting Brother Hammer was in the chair but some suggested he should leave as he was too noisy. Hammer replied, “If I leave then Brother Screw must also go. You have to turn him around again, and again and again to get him to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Are You In The Book?

    Contributed by Charles Mccall on Apr 15, 2010
    based on 119 ratings
     | 81,927 views

    It is a good thing to be written in the Lamb's Book of Life.

    I John 5:11-13 Revelation 20:11-15 Topic: Are you in the book? There is a book that has taken this world by storm. This particular book has been used by the young and the restless, and by the beautiful and the bold. It has been used by the rich and the poor, and by all people of nationalities and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growth By Addition: Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,209 views

    Spiritual Growth is important! In this series we’ll use 2 Peter 1 as a blueprint for the areas we are called to continually add to our faith as we grow spiritually. This week: Self-Control

    Growth by Addition Self-Control 2 Peter 1:5-7 (NIV) For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Quest

    Contributed by Rev. Richard Norman on Oct 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,448 views

    The Christian life is more than a day to day walk with the Lord, it is a “Quest.”

    1The Quest The Christian life is more than a day to day walk with the Lord, it is a “Quest.” 2The Bible is a treasure map. Have you heard of Rick Warren and his “Purpose Driven Life” series? It is a movement within the church today that has inspired many Christians to find meaning in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Gregory Lilly avatar

    I Glory In God

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Jan 10, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,613 views

    Many people boast about their wisdom, might, or riches, but Jeremiah shares in this message the only true reason to glory. If you want to glory in anything, glory in God and proclaim His power throughout the world.

    Jeremiah 9:23-24 Intro: Jeremiah was a young priest denouncing the practice of worshiping images. Jeremiah gave reason to worship the true God, His creative power and providential care. Although Jeremiah's message was strong and his faith deep in God, the people would reject his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mentoring Potential Leaders

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jan 20, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,584 views

    Having mature persons investing in one’s life will pay huge dividends in a person’s development. Emerging leaders have a lot to learn from seasoned veterans. It is important to take the initiative to build long lasting relationships with those that can im

    Mentoring Potential Leaders Mentoring has been defined as a process of an integrated approach to advising, coaching, and nurturing others with a focus on creating a viable relationship to enhance an individual’s personal growth and development. The following factors can help to determine ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Perry Greene avatar

    God Answers "Knee Mail" Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 14, 2012
     | 7,429 views

    Prayer is a key element to our walk with God. Parents should pray and teach their children to pray as well.

    1. LBJ Prayer Story When Lyndon Johnson was President, he had several guests in for a meal at the family room of the White House. LBJ had given the honor of praying for the meal to journalist Bill Moyers (an ex-Baptist minister). As Moyers began to softly pray, LBJ - who couldn’t understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    How Do We Beat Death? Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 13, 2009
     | 2,654 views

    How do we live fearless lives as Christians? God’s heart is that we not just survive, but thrive (adapted from a series taught by Pastor Larry Osborne, North Coast Church).

    Introduction Part 3- Fearless (adapted from a series by Pastor Larry Osborne/Chris Brown from North Coast Church). Review First week-looked at Daniel/his captivity in Babylon- Premise of what we discussed- based on this question- How do we survive and even thrive in a culture that is accelerating ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Money Myths

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 4, 2011
     | 3,190 views

    There are a lot of myths about money people tend to live by. Do not be a statistic

    INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • That clip makes me laugh every time I see it. It is funny because I wonder if a lot of people do not get it. • When you look at some of the crazy things we do with our finances, it almost seems as we at times have been as clueless as Steve Martins character in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fight With Confidence

    Contributed by Clay Ledford on Nov 14, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,624 views

    God is with us on the mountain tops and in the valleys.

    Fight with Confidence 1 Kings 20:1-30 It should be quite obvious and apparent to us today that we all face different trials, struggles, temptations, and even battles in our lives. One of the greatest tools that we have in our disposal in spiritual warfare is confidence. Confidence: Firm belief, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist