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  • Jeff Morrison avatar

    Beyond The Hunger Games

    Contributed by Jeff Morrison on Mar 30, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,044 views

    There is a distinct difference between one who will give his/her life for their own loved one or even a stranger – and One who gives His life for someone He knows to be a thief, a child molester, a murderer…someone evil. Would Katness give her life for t

    Beyond the Hunger Games John 15:13, Romans 5:6-11 In the movie, “The Hunger Games”, 16 year old Katness is faced with a dramatic choice when her 12 year old sister is chosen by lottery to fight for their district. She knows her sister is small and frail, and that she would not last in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Demons

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 14, 2013
     | 5,676 views

    Why ‘ghost stories’ and ghost games have such mass appeal remain opaque to me!

    They are no comical chaps! Mark 6:7”And He called the twelve to Himself, and began to send them out two by two, and gave them power over unclean spirits.” Why ‘ghost stories’ and ghost games have such mass appeal remain opaque to me! May be because of the fun they get out ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Beautiful Feet

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Mar 14, 2013
    based on 17 ratings
     | 16,065 views

    A Youth Group message that shares two messages in one. 1st: shares how God views us as we share His word with others and 2nd: shares humbleness and servant hood.

    Isaiah 52:6-7 6 Therefore my people will know my name; therefore in that day they will know that it is I who foretold it. Yes, it is I." 7 How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    A Few Good Men

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,716 views

    Father’s Day message

    A FEW GOOD MEN A Father’s Day Sermon I Chronicles 11:10-23 June 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee One time a little boy was asked to define Father’s Day and he said, “It’s just like Mother’s Day, only you don’t spend as much on the present.” It’s tough being dad. (wingclips.com, “The Pancakes”) 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    St. John Evangelist Vs The Gnostics

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 23, 2018
     | 2,875 views

    John emphasizes that the Word was made flesh, and pitched His tent among us, in His Gospel, chapter 1.

    December 27, 2018 Feast of St. John the Evangelist Every human movement begins with high ideals preached by an effective communicator. Thus Luther began by noticing and preaching against the corruption he saw in Rome. Our democratic republic took its original light from Thomas Paine. Jefferson and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Faith Exceeds Obstacles

    Contributed by Carlos Kleber Maia on Apr 27, 2019
     | 4,650 views

    I want believers to have humble faith, to seek and accept God's plan for their lives, overcoming obstacles.

    FAITH EXCEEDS OBSTACLES Text: Mt 15: 21-28 Purpose: I want believers to have humble faith, to seek and accept God's plan for their lives, overcoming obstacles. Introduction Jesus went to the region of Tire and Sidon (Phenicia, part of Syria). It was a land of Gentiles, pagans, worshipers ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Forged For Be More Than A Personality Cult Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 15, 2019
     | 2,692 views

    Being a Christian is a calling to the hard work of shaping the metal of our lives (our character) into a form that expresses God’s masterpiece within all of us.

    Over the next few weeks, we will be looking to 1 Corinthians to come to a better understanding of what it means to call oneself a Christian. As Christians, we are called to live a very distinctive way. Being a Christian is a calling to the hard work of shaping the metal of our lives (our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Can Be Studied And Learned Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018
     | 2,447 views

    Studying and learning God's Word

    “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” (2 Tim. 2:15, KJV). A. LITERARY PRINCIPLES OF INTERPRETING THE BIBLE 1. Historical content. Since the author wrote from a historical context you must learn the background to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Gotta Have Faith In The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Jan 13, 2014
     | 3,970 views

    This is a series through the book of Colossians. A letter of Paul to encouraging the church to take a stand on one key truth, Christ is all we need to put our faith, trust, and hope in. He is enough, there is no room for any gospel.

    Background: (1:1-2) • Author: Clearly, this letter is written by Paul, while in prison (4:18), around 60-62 AD • City: The city of Colosse was an ancient city, in Asia Minor (present day Turkey), around 100 miles east of Ephesus. At one time it was the crossroads for east and west ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Gotta Have Wisdom To Grow Series

    Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Jan 13, 2014
     | 3,036 views

    Only when believers are controlled by Biblical knowledge are they able to walk worthy and please the Lord

    Background: (1:1-2) • Last week we learned that before we can say that Christ is all I need, we must have solid faith in the gospel. If a person does not believe in the Gospel, the good news of Jesus Christ, then they are not Christians. And the telling sign that someone is truly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cleansing Touch Of Jesus

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015
     | 5,647 views

    We need Jesus

    Introduction: - The purpose in this message is to speak to those who need something in their life but are unsure what it is. - Is God for you? - The one thought to be remembered today is that our worthiness is not because of us or what we do. - But it is based on God and who He is. - Background ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #5- Humility And Joy Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 27, 2015
     | 2,988 views

    How do I find real, true joy?

    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THIS SERMON AVAILABLE WITH POWERPOINT IN RESOURCE DOWNLOAD! This sermon (and several hundred others) are available for download. > Microsoft Word > Most with handouts More info: www.sermonsubscribe.com or darrellstetler2@gmail.com >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Philippians 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    A Clash Of Kingdoms

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 20, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,444 views

    The Kingdom of God goes head to head with the kingdoms of this world.

    A CLASH OF KINGDOMS. Mark 6:14-29. As a unit, Mark 6:14-29 begins and ends with people “having heard” something. Herod “heard” about Jesus and His disciples (Mark 6:14), and drew his own conclusions from it (Mark 6:16). John’s disciples “heard” about John’s death, and acted accordingly (Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Family, Freedom, God And Country

    Contributed by Daniel Haas on Sep 8, 2011
     | 6,754 views

    "While he was still speaking..." Jesus is actively speaking instead of defending values.

    Grace be with you and peace from him who is, who was and who is to come. Amen. Today's Scripture is Matthew 12:46-50: 46While he was still speaking to the crowds, his mother and his brothers were standing outside, wanting to speak to him. 47Someone told him, “Look, your mother and your ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Lukewarm Living Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Sep 29, 2011
     | 5,346 views

    Part 7 of 7 in our summer series exploring the letters to the 7 churches in Revelation 2-3. Today's final message in the series examines the letter to the Church at Laodicea.

    OPENING: Approach text with humility bc parts of our text VERY familiar. Pray today is that familiarity will not lead us to contentment. BC I believe God has a WORD for each of us today! READ REVELATION 3:14-22. BACKGROUND: Laodicea was located in the Lycus River Valley. Really was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist