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  • Nickolas Kooi avatar

    Wisdom From Above Series

    Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Oct 3, 2018
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     | 8,670 views

    A sermon on wisdom. James says that God gave us our bodies to receive gifts from Him, and wisdom is just one of those things. This sermon also describes and applies the wisdom from above

    As a kid, did your parents ever put soap in your mouth? I can admit that it once happened to me. It is one of the earliest memories that I have. I can still remember sitting on the bathroom counter of our apartment, with a bitter, unpleasant, ivory colored bar of soap in my mouth that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Power, Prestige, Or Prayer

    Contributed by David Tack on Jan 10, 2014
     | 3,757 views

    “If you could percentile your level of Christmas Christianity; wherein would you be? We find in the biblical account of Matthew Chapter 2: three major role players.

    Power, Prestige or Prayer INTRO “If you could percentile your level of Christmas Christianity; wherein would you be? We find in the biblical account of Matthew Chapter 2: three major role players: First, there was the political king and ruler (Herod); the one who was perplexed that this new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Renewal Necessary

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 14, 2017
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    Every Christian has the tendency to backslide. Here's how to recognize a backslidden heart. Therefore, continual renewal is necessary. Metamorphosis is the key to transformation. Here's how to facilitate it.

    RENEWAL NECESSARY 2 Cor. 4:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Too Late 1. Friends of George Burns have always kidded him about his singing. Burns, a master of self-deprecating humor, decided to take advantage of this and insure his voice for a million dollars. He thought it would be a wonderful publicity ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Heart Trouble

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 16, 2017
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     | 13,150 views

    In his parable of the sower and the seed, Jesus shows us various kinds of spiritual heart trouble. From the story, we learn to share our faith indiscriminately, trust God to bring the growth, and cooperate with God in the growth he wants to bring in us.

    Matthew 13:3-9, 18-23 Heart Trouble Have you ever wondered why some seem to embrace God’s good news of salvation and others don’t? Have you ever wondered why God sends people to hell? Or maybe they send themselves there, as they reject the God who desires that all people be saved. Jesus used a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Man After God's Own Heart Series

    Contributed by Jordan Muck on Oct 12, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,685 views

    Father's Day message.

    Title: A Man After God’s Own Heart Passage: 1 Samuel 13:13-14 Interesting Statement: God is impressed by the one who seeks Him with everything they got… Introduction: Paul's sermon at Antioch briefly tells the history of Israel, referring to King David in the OT saying; "I have found ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Telgren avatar

    The Most Important Things

    Contributed by John Telgren on Feb 23, 2017
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     | 11,337 views

    Love is the highest priority in our life because God is love. We must remember that it is God that defines and demonstrates what true, godly love looks like

    I have been spending a lot of time lately reflecting on the nature of love. There are those that define love in so many ways. There was a time when I would have automatically thought of unbelievers as being the ones who have all of these various ways of defining love. But I have come to realize ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Was Paul The Gentile Moses

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 25, 2017
     | 3,997 views

    How is Paul like Moses?

    Was Paul the Gentile Moses? Acts 9:1:19 We will take a look at a remarkable event this morning. The technical term for a vision of God used by theologians is a theophany. This is where God appears in a certain and life-changing way. Moses had such a vision at the burning bush. Isaiah saw the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “in Times Of Aimlessness” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 16, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,903 views

    God speaks to us when we find ourselves in a spiritual desert.

    Moses was a man with time on his hands. But such was not always the case. Once, he was a prince of Egypt. As such, he occupied his time with experiences and opportunities that only being in such a position can afford. Added to the privileges associated with being part of Egyptian royalty was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Blessings Series

    Contributed by Richard Vartenisian on Feb 21, 2015
     | 6,283 views

    What Paul found important

    Spiritual Blessings Ephesians 1:1-4 Our Veterans fought for something that we can still lose- our freedom. The reason is because this is political freedom. The word politics come from a Greek word for “citizen of the city.” As Christians we are citizens of heaven, that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Believe In Love Series

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jul 8, 2014
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     | 4,317 views

    Loving God means accepting His love for us however it may be manifest, whether in temporal blessings or pain. Our Lord suffered in His earthly life, but was exalted to the highest place!

    Welcome, brothers and sisters in Christ, to the First Sunday in Lent. We are joining together throughout Lent in a sermon series, “Falling in Love Again.” We are preparing ourselves for the great Paschal feast, the wedding supper of the Lamb. On Ash Wednesday, we heard God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Way, The Truth, The Life

    Contributed by Dr. David Wesner on May 13, 2015
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     | 6,079 views

    The Christian way of life can only be fulfilled through the power of the Holy Spirit. When a person walks in "the way and the truth," life is produced. A life in Christ is a transformed life. We change what we were for who He is.

    John 14:6 Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. Jesus is obviously talking about Eternal Life with the Father in Heaven. People ask “why is Jesus the ONLY way to God?” The answer is: Christianity is the ONLY religion ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Jerry Smith avatar

    Sabbath Means Rest

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on May 17, 2014
     | 4,833 views

    Thus, if someone truly wants to observe the Sabbath Day in modern times (New Testament era), that’s a tall order! One that I do not think anyone could keep, because as religious as the Jews were, they could not keep it (Acts 15:10).

    SABBATH MEANS REST Mark 2:27 And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath: Q: What happens when we operate a cellphone, tablet, ipod, etc. all day? Q: What happens when we ride a horse all day? Q: What happens when we operate an air-conditioner all day? Q: ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus Reveals Mercy In Miracles

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 21, 2011
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     | 5,372 views

    EPIPHANY 4 - Jesus shows mankind mercy by means of miracles in many ways and for various reasons. Jesus shows mercy for all the unclean. Jesus shows mercy in his mighty word to strengthen faith.

    JESUS REVEALS MERCY IN MIRACLES (Outline) January 30, 2011 - Epiphany 4 - MATTHEW 8:1-13 INTRO: Scripture records a few of the many miracles that Jesus did in the world. The miracles of Jesus show to mankind his power. For believers, Jesus miracles strengthen faith. John writes in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    Sardis, Mail Call Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 15, 2012
     | 4,683 views

    A sermon on the seven churches of Asia Minor.

    Sardis, Mail Call! Revelation 3:1-6 Revelation 3:1 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. 2 Be watchful, and strengthen the things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C Jordan avatar

    Noah: Building The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 1, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,858 views

    The Bible suggests that we spend our lives building three things: Building the Kingdom of God, Building Broken Lives, and Building for Eternity.

    HEROES OF FAITH #2: NOAH: BUILDING THE KINGDOM INTRO: Why did you come here this morning? To sing some songs and hear some stories? I hope not! Two thousand years ago, Jesus said, “I will build my church.” Not a building, but people. We’re here to see lives transformed, to provide hope, healing ...read more

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