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  • Kyle Gray avatar

    1 Thessalonians Chapter 1

    Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 19, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,625 views

    This is an exposition of 1 Thessalonians 1.

    I had a great conversation with my 4 year old son, Kasen, this week. He was noticing all of the cars parked at the neighbors house next door. Everyone was dressed up and he wondered why. I explained to him that our neighbor...an old man died. I told him that’s what happens to all of us someday. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Extraordinary Vitality Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 21, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,570 views

    Paul was able to really assess all he had put confidence in… concludes that knowing Christ who holds the power of eternal risen life… and even to share in his sufferings as part of knowing him… was the greatest purpose and pleasure life offered.

    What is at the center of your life? Hard question to answer… some of us may be honestly divided … some of us may know what we believe should be… but the longer we reflect on the question…. The more we realize that we may not be as centered as we’d like to believe. Show me a centered life… and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Can You Hear Me? Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 1, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,044 views

    We find a fruitful and productive life when we hear God’s Word, believe and understand God’s Word, and do God’s Word.

    Can You Hear Me? (Mark 4:1-20) An elderly man had serious hearing problems for a number of years. His family tried again and again to convince him to get a hearing aid. Finally he relented. He went to the doctor and was fitted for a set of hearing aids that allowed him to hear 100 percent. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    My Pharoah Must Die

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 24, 2009
    based on 68 ratings
     | 126,341 views

    The spirit of Pharaoh is a destiny terminator. Pharaoh was the one that gave instruction that all male children of the Israelites must die and baby Moses was going to be eliminated but for God’s intervention.

    MY PHARAOH MUST DIE Dr. D. K. Olukoya The message for this week is a prophetic one. Let us look at few scriptures. In Exodus 15:9-12, we read about Pharaoh’s vow and the reaction of God Almighty. Psalm 18:37 also says, “I have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them: neither did I turn again ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hungering And Thirsting For Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 28, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,613 views

    Looks at the fourth beatitude and what it means to be filled, to hunger and thirst and what Jesus means be righteousness

    Hungering and Thirsting for Righteousness Matthew 5:6 - Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. What does Jesus mean when he says “they will be filled?” (Matthew 5:6c) What does Jesus mean by “hunger and thirst?” (Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Danny Rogers avatar

    5 Benefits Of Walking With The Lord Series

    Contributed by Danny Rogers on Nov 29, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 119,208 views

    When you walk with the Lord you can be sure that you will receive the nourishment needed to produce healthy, growing fruit.

    Intro: A farmer one planted two fruit trees on opposite sides of his property. The one he planted to provide a hedge hide the unsightly view of an old landfill; the other to provide shade to rest under near a cool mountain stream which ran down beside his fields. As the two trees grew, both ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Sharing The Resurrection"

    Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Apr 2, 2013
     | 4,664 views

    This sermon focuses on how to share the resurrection with the unchurched.

    Title: Sharing the Resurrected Lord Text: John 20:1-18 Purpose: To encourage evangelism Introduction: I am a second generation Christian. Not only did I grow up in a home where my parents were both believers, but my dad was also involved in full-time ministry. I was a MK (missionar kid, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Power Of Simplicity Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012
     | 5,071 views

    Jesus is confronting the world’s conventional wisdom about wealth and materialism which says, “More is better.” Jesus says that for abundant life, less is more. The accumulation of things creates complexity in our lives, and that can make it hard for us t

    Power of Simplicity Matthew 10:9-11, 42 Shirley Fields writes, “12 years ago my husband and I were still spending most of our time running a business we had created. Financially everything was great. The store we owned and operated was in a wonderful location, and had the extra large office ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Power Of Simplicity Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015
     | 5,737 views

    In our Scripture today, Jesus is confronting the world’s conventional wisdom about wealth and materialism which says, “More is better.” Jesus says that for abundant life, less is more.

    Power of Simplicity Matthew 10:9-11, 42 Shirley Fields writes, “12 years ago my husband and I were still spending most of our time running a business we had created. Financially everything was great. The store we owned and operated was in a wonderful location, and had the extra large office ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Neww Age Of Worship

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 2, 2015
     | 4,732 views

    This is a good "time" to become intentional about living into a New Age of Praise.

    Title: Living In the Cenozoic Age (Part I - A New Age for Worship) Text: Psalm 111 Thesis: This is a good time to live into a New Age of Praise. Introduction Geology, in its simplest form, is the study of the earth… its composition and history When it comes to discussing Geological Eons ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Year Of Growth

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 15, 2014
     | 10,503 views

    A New Years sermon that focuses on the early life of Jesus. All of us ought to grow in wisdom, statue and favor with God and people.

    A YEAR OF GROWTH Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/29/2013 Another Christmas has come and gone. Perhaps, the tree is still up, but it looks mighty empty underneath. All that’s left of the turkey is a bare skeleton. Trash bags stuffed with wrapping paper line the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    How Truth Changes Us Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 21, 2010
    based on 13 ratings
     | 7,282 views

    God saves our lives by conforming us to his Word by his Spirit.

    Scripture Introduction “The only way to keep a broken vessel full is by keeping the faucet turned on.” We are broken people. We may dress nicely to be seen by others, but the cracks remain even when plastered over. So Jesus asks God the Father to continue to sanctify us in the truth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Success In Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,687 views

    So what does it mean to be successful as a disciple of Jesus Christ?

    “SUCCESS IN DISCIPLESHIP” 6th in Series: Searching For Success Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, February 14, 2010 AM (Note: This message greatly inspired by and partly modeled after a message by Dr. Tony Evans titled “The Great Commission”and delivered at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From The Field

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 3, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,197 views

    A message for men who are needed more than ever to tend the fields of their families in service to God.

    LESSONS FROM THE FIELD TEXT: Matthew 13:3 Matthew 13:3 And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow; l. INTRODUCTION -- MY UNCLE IS A FARMER When I was growing up, generally at least one Saturday a month, sometimes every third Saturday, my ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Promises, Promises Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 11, 2011
     | 4,565 views

    The system of sexual morality which begins with God operates on three levels, in three dimensions. First it binds the individual, then the couple, and finally the entire society. And each dimension reflects something of the nature of our Creator.

    So what is all this fuss over marriage about, anyway? And why shouldn’t any two people who love each other be given the blessing of church and state? Come to think of it, why should it be limited to two people? After all, David had any number of wives, at least 8 that we know of not ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed