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  • Frederick Meekins avatar

    Technology May Be Outpacing Limits Of Imagination & Ethics

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Mar 26, 2007
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    UFO Cult Seeks To Clone

    If technological progress continues at its current pace, most authors of science fiction may soon find themselves out of work as science seems ready to surpass the ingenuity of speculative fantasy literature. From a plot straight out of a movie or novel, a cult that worships extraterrestrials ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Life In The Numbers Series

    Contributed by Bledar Valca on Mar 27, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,477 views

    Preaching the good news

    LIFE IN THE NUMBERS! Genesis 5:1-32 A lot of people like to read. I am one of them. Many people like to read before they go to sleep. The reading helps them tire their mind, and than they go to sleep. Many Christians like to skip the genealogy parts in the Scriptures, because they make them ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Connect

    Contributed by John Harvey on Oct 17, 2007
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    Connecting with God si the first step toward Chrsitian maturity.

    October 7, 2007 Me: I have always longed for relationship. I have always had a major desire to be in close relationships with other people. What I have discovered is that I really want connection. I like to find a place where I belong and where I can really be myself. It was not very long ago ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    3 Christmas Gifts

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008
     | 4,045 views

    WHAT CHRISTMAS GIVES US

    3 Christmas Gifts Matt 2:1-23 1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. 3 When ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Say No To The Dress Series

    Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Mar 10, 2014
     | 5,327 views

    When we daily put on Christ and wear Him openly, then it promotes true unity and fellowship within the church

    Introduction: • The Apostle Paul has made a perfect case to the church in Colosse, why Jesus Christ is preeminent above all. He has dealt with faith, doctrine, and salvation. In chapter 2 Paul addressed the enemy that was attacking the church, but encouraged the saints to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reconnecting With Life Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 23, 2014
     | 5,207 views

     What if regularly reconnecting with God helps us reconnect to a better way of life.

    Reconnecting with Life Isaiah 40:27-31 9/8/13 Introduction Video: Connecting with GOD  What if regularly reconnecting with God helps us reconnect to a better way of life. What is the benefit of reconnecting with God on a regular basis? What is it that we get out of a devotional life, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Wear The Pants

    Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Oct 4, 2015
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    It’s time to answer the call of manhood. It’s time to WEAR THE PANTS.

    My name Is Eduardo Quintana, I am 47 years old, I am married and I have three very young sons. If you are like me and like most men my age or if you are from my generation, you probably feel that the task of being a man in this day and age is almost impossible. And you are right! By yourself, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Taylor avatar

    The Worship At God's Throne Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 26, 2015
     | 5,163 views

    The Throne and The Lamb, part 5 Revelation 4:1-11 Corporate worship is more important than private worship. Worship is Passionate in Expression (vs. 8-10) Worship Overflows Toward Mission (vs. 10-11)

    The Throne and The Lamb, part 5 The Worship at God's Throne Revelation 4:1-11 November 9, 2014 We are in the middle of our series, “The Throne & The Lamb,” based on the Revelation, chapters four and five. Chapter four opens up with the throne in the center of heaven and is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Three Gifts Series

    Contributed by Jeff Kautz on Jan 5, 2019
     | 5,231 views

    Solomon tells us about the greatest gift

    Three Gifts-5 18-20.docx Ecclesiastes 5:18-20 God uses Solomon to remind us that there are some gifts so valuable that they can’t be purchased with money The ability to enjoy life’s blessings is a “gift from God” Solomon will expand on this thought in chapter 6 He points out the unhappiness of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Aggressive Defense Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 5, 2018
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     | 3,823 views

    We don’t have the right to judge. It is the heart that is broken over the destruction caused by sin, not the heart that is proud of its sinlessness, that God can use to correct the ills of his world.

    Revelation Chapter 11 1. And a reed rod was given to me, like a staff, saying, “get up and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and those worshiping in it. 2. And exclude the court that is inside the temple and don’t measure it, because it is given to the nations, and they will trample down ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Freedom Isn't Free

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on May 25, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,346 views

    Memorial Day is the time of year that we remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. We honor them today and pray for their families. We also remember the sacrifice that Jesus made for us on Calvary.

    INTRODUCTION • Memorial Day is the time of year that we remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. We honor them today and pray for their families. • Today however, we celebrate two entities. • The American Soldier who gave their life so that we can live in freedom, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    In His Time

    Contributed by Harry Suminggit on Sep 29, 2017
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     | 19,296 views

    A foundational study of Man's time according to the Lord in his lifetime.

    SCRIPTURE READING: Ecclesiastes 3:1-22 SERMON STRUCTURE: FOUNDATIONAL SUBJECT: TIME THEME: God appointed a cycle of time in Man’s life “In His Time” Introduction: What are our news in this day? What is our weather, is it cloudy? Rainy? What is your time in your watches, mobiles? How about in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Scott Jewell avatar

    Celebrating True Freedom Series

    Contributed by Scott Jewell on Oct 14, 2016
     | 5,508 views

    We often change the way we use words over time. One such word is freedom. Today we see what it means to really be free. Sermon originally presented on Independence Day.

    Our language is constantly changing, words take on new meanings, while a word may mean one thing to this person over here, it might mean something completely different. Sometimes that word takes on different connotation because of something that has happened in our lives. Irene Hannon wrote a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Getting Your Axe Together Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 7, 2017
     | 9,686 views

    God wants us to have hearts that are concerned about others, especially fellow believers. We see three principles that help us do so.

    Getting Your Axe Together (2 Kings 6:1-7) 1. A saw mill advertises for a timber worker. A skinny little bloke shows up at the camp the next day carrying an axe. The head timber worker takes one look at the puny bloke and tells him to get lost. "Give me a chance to show you what I can do," says ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Perry Greene avatar

    An Outreach-Centered People Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 22, 2015
     | 3,917 views

    The second part of our vision and mission is to be a people reaching out to others.

    1. We have begun a short series on the Vision and Mission of this congregation a. Vision -- Where we are going/what we are to become -- destination b. Mission -- how to get there c. First Aspect of our Vision and Mission -- To be a God-Led People 2. Second Aspect -- to be an Outreach-Centered ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ