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  • Shane Brooks avatar

    Having The Vision Of God

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Oct 3, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,062 views

    5 obstacles that keep us from having the vision of God.

    Psalm 118:21-24 2 Kinds of people First – Single minded— LIKE ME I can do one thing really good Give me 2 things 1 will be done pretty good Give me 3 things— NONE OF IT WILL GET DONE I lose vision– When I have too much Second- Multipled Minded “Multi Taskers” Not happy unless soing 10 things at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Palm Sunday - Two Parades Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,391 views

    Jesus' entry into Jerusalem while seated on a donkey demonstrates that he is not the Messiah that the people expect. Jesus is a Messiah who comes in love and rules by love.

    Mark 11:1-11 “Palm Sunday—Two Parades” INTRODUCTION We are back to where we started—at the beginning of the final week of Jesus’ life on earth. We have watched and listened as the conflict between Jesus and the Jewish religious leaders escalated. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Matthew 13:1-23 – Part 6 - Dungeons And Mansions? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 28, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,813 views

    Whether I live in a DUNGEON or MILLION DOLLAR mansion I can still be stupid about what really matters in life.

    Matthew 13:1-23 – Part 6 - DUNGEONS AND MANSIONS? She is not deaf but her heart is a fortress, cold, hard, defensive. The gates are huge, old and impenetrable, bolted with fear and pride that slide across into their iron brackets at the mention of Christ. She sits in a dungeon of her own ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Gift Has Arrived (Christmas Eve 2013)

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 11, 2014
     | 3,163 views

    Picking out just the right Christmas gift for our family, friends can be a little difficult. In Isaiah 9.6-7, God tells us “I’m going to send you a gift you need . . . one you will use.”

    Our Gift Has Arrived December 24, 2013 Christmas Eve Sermonette (6 minutes) A Picking out just the right Christmas gift for our family, friends can be a little difficult. 1 Picking out just “any old” gift is easy. a To get just the right one, perfect one takes some paying attention, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Taylor avatar

    How To Be An Intentional Leader, Part 5 Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 20, 2014
     | 6,829 views

    Making Disciples; Making a Difference How to Be an Intentional Leader, part 5

    Making Disciples; Making a Difference How to Be an Intentional Leader, part 5 John 20:21; 17:18 We started the series asking what is a win for the church? We saw that Jesus clearly defined the win for us as making disciples. But if we are going to make disciples then we need to know what a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Peter Walked On Water

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Mar 21, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,331 views

    Although Peter is seen as an outspoken member of Jesus' Inner Circle, this message reveals the degree of Peter's faith in Who Jesus is and shows us what truly was in his heart.

    Matthew 14:29-31 Peter was oftentimes outspoken and yes, sometimes his mouth got him into trouble. On this occasion, though, his mouth opened up the door to an opportunity to reveal the strength of his faith. Although we like making fun of Peter and some of the things that he said, all of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Martin Holland avatar

    The Woman, A Child And A Dragon Series

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Jan 25, 2013
     | 5,271 views

    In chapter twelve we see three characters presented as a woman, a child and the dragon.

    A Woman, a Child and a Dragon Revelation 12:1-17 In the later verses of Chapter eleven we mention that God is preparing this world to become the kingdom of His Son. Here in Chapter twelve we have one who is doing everything possible to prevent the will of God. Satan is has been opposing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mind Your Own Business

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 19, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,623 views

    There are areas in each of our lives which remain private, between us and God.

    MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS. John 21:20-22. 1. Peter had once boasted that even if all men were to forsake Jesus, yet he would not be amongst them (Matthew 26:33). However, of those disciples still living after the betrayal of Jesus (when most of His disciples fled at the first sign of trouble), ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living On God's Mountain Series

    Contributed by William Tait on Feb 14, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,483 views

    A sermon that will encourage faith in God's provision.

    Title: “Living On The Mountain Of The Lord” Text: Genesis 22:14 Passage: Genesis 22:1-19 Introduction: Definition of ‘Mountain of the Lord’ – It’s the place where we live with the conviction that “The Lord will provide (see to it ), whatever ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Serving Up Joy Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 16, 2013
     | 6,122 views

    God has given us everything to face this life with the joy of His presence and promises. Living in Joy comes no more naturally than not murmuring or grumbling. God offers us joy it is up to us to live in joy and peace.

    Intro: At St. Bede’s Episcopal Church in Santa Fe, New Mexico, there is only one door into the sanctuary. Over that door is a hand lettered sign that reads, “Servant’s Entrance.” There isn’t any way in or out of that church except through the servant’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “the Purpose Of Christmas” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 8, 2014
     | 5,405 views

    Thoughts on Christmas from 2 Corinthians 8:9.

    Paul sums up the purpose of Christmas is one word, “grace.” Someone has pointed out that GRACE could be defined as: God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense - All that God is free to do for you and me because of all that Christ has done for us. He humbled Himself so that we might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “the Purpose Of Christmas” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 15, 2014
     | 4,403 views

    Christmas is all about the grace of God.

    Paul sums up the purpose of Christmas is one word, “grace.” Someone has pointed out that GRACE could be defined as: God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense - All that God is free to do for you and me because of all that Christ has done for us. He humbled Himself so that we might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Stuff Of Heroes Series

    Contributed by Scott Berry on Jul 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,882 views

    How do we live as heroes? It is only by being strengthened by the Holy Spirit who leads us like he did the apostle Peter.

    The stuff of heroes – the holy spirit changes everything – the transformation of Peter from denier to preacher, you don’t have to be a hero alone – we are called to learn to ‘Keep in step with the Spirit’ Gal 5:16 The best turn arounds from zero to hero in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eric Hanson avatar

    Mark 6 Part Ii: Jesus' Amazing Miracles Series

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 11, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,676 views

    There is much to learn from some of the Lord's most famous miracles. What an amzing time for the Disciples to be with the Lord!

    Mark Chapter 6 Part 2: Jesus’ Amazing Miracles! Last time we saw Jesus send out the 12 to do the things they had seen Him do. This was the first time that the 12 operated as apostles, which term means “One sent forth”. Jesus gave them authority to heal and to drive out demons, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Part 10 - Matthew 12:24-30 - God, You Are So Narrow Minded And Inflexible! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Oct 23, 2010
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,731 views

    No wonder people see Christians as uncaring when they hear these words used like a sledge hammer against any OTHER RELIGION or against anyone who does not believe in Christ. It implies that God is UNLOVING and rigidly bent on sending people to hell.

    Part 10 - Matthew 12:24-30 - GOD, YOU ARE SO NARROW MINDED AND INFLEXIBLE! There's a fictional story of the soldier in the American civil war who did not want to fight with anyone. In an attempt to remain NEUTRAL, he dressed in Union pants and a Confederate jacket. Unfortunately BOTH SIDES shot ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational