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  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Climbing Higher

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 10, 2012
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     | 6,963 views

    I. The Aim II. The Approach III. The Adventure IV. The Attainment V. The Application

    Spruce Knob - Tallest mountain in WV - Height 4,863 ft., .9 miles above sea level - 5 mile drive to the top - Half mile handicap trail along it’s rim - You can see about 50 miles - Just need an afternoon to enjoy the trip Mt. Everest - Tallest mountain in the world - Height: 29,028 feet, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Influence Of A Look

    Contributed by David Carter on Dec 1, 2013
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    The influence of a look

    THE INFLUENCE OF A LOOK Matthew 5: 28-30 1. EVE - Genesis 3:6 - “And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes….. she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also to her husband with her, and he did eat. This looked caused ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    All Change

    Contributed by John Gullick on Jan 6, 2014
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    A sermon that discusses the inevitability and necessity of change in the Christian life.

    Ephesians 5 New International Version (NIV) 5 1 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 3 But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Coming To Understanding

    Contributed by Zelia Logan-Smith on Apr 24, 2013
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    An autobiography correlated to scripture references revealing those peculiar things in The Word as applied to our life.

    A Peculiar Diary By Zelia Logan-Smith Sermon Topic: Coming to Understanding - Spiritual Growth Main Verse: Mark 4 Chapter Note: The numbers indicate references in the study guide at the end of the text. 1-24 I know you have wondered about things; the things that exist in unknown ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Next Chapter Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 17, 2013
     | 8,365 views

    The church engages the world empowered and informed by the Holy Spirit.

    John 16:12-25 "The Next Chapter" INTRODUCTION Today is Trinity Sunday. It is a time when we contemplate and attempt to understand to a greater degree the God whom we worship. Often it is a rather boring Sunday as pastors around the world attempt to explain the Trinity. "The trinity is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Veil - From Glory To Glory

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 24, 2013
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    Sanctification - Progressive and/or Entire? And, how does that phrase "From Glory to Glory" actually work out in our lives?

    1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 May God Himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The One who calls you is faithful and He will do it. Sanctification - this thing we talk about; this ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    It's Yours!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 1, 2013
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    Notice, His divine power...The power of Jesus Christ gives every believer a source of sufficiency and perseverance. In verse 2 &3, Peter is speaking of more than just human knowledge, he’s writing of a strengthened form of knowledge implying a larger, mor

    It’s Yours! 2 Peter 1:2-3NKJ Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, 3. As His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue. (2 Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Responding To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jun 25, 2013
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    The Parable of the Soils

    Responding to Jesus Series: Markers Along the Narrow Way November 25, 2012 *** READ Mark 4:1-3a Jesus is teaching by the lake again. Because the crowds are so large, his pulpit is a boat, while the crowd stands and sits at the water’s edge. Not only is he safe from being crushed, but the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Dull Of Hearing

    Contributed by Jerry A. Burns on Jul 5, 2013
     | 9,871 views

    A sermon about why Christians do not grow

    Hebrews 5:1-14 (KJV) 1 For every high priest taken from among men is ordained for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins: 2 Who can have compassion on the ignorant, and on them that are out of the way; for that he himself also is compassed with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Way To Live Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 12, 2013
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    We can experience true joy and transformation if we will take the challenge to strive to seek A New Way To Live!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • One of the things most of us dread the most is one of the things that life is all about; change! • We resist change, we fight change, we complain and about change. • Life is really about change, particularly when it comes to our life in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Becoming A Church On Fire Pt2 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 1, 2012
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    Thank you Pastor Jerry Shirley for this outline If I was going to literally set the church on fire I wouldn’t announce it on the sign out front But I’m praying the we will be set ‘on fire for God!’

    Last week we started looking at setting the church on fire. We saw that the first characteristic of a church on fire is “Being Spirit Filled” Today I want to look at the last two characteristics. II. We are all Equal in position v. 24 all in one accord v. 32 all of one heart and one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fire,fire,fire Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Nov 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,104 views

    Perhaps you have strange temptations, you are placed in a position where you are constantly exposed to sin.

    Fire! Fire! Fire "When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze."—Isaiah 43:2. BEFORE I explain the metaphor of the text • Can we agree that we are not sufficiently grateful. • Not grateful for the preservation that God provides us in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lukewarm Christianity Series

    Contributed by Robert Glass on Nov 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,441 views

    The effects of lukewarm Christianity on the member and the Church.

    ) Lukewarm Christianity Robert A. Glass (Revelation 3:15-18) The church at Laodicea had a problem. God knew their works and the “test-results” were bad. God had examined them and found them lukewarm or wishy-washy. (Revelations 3:15-18) “I know thy works, that thou ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    “you Were Created To Be Like Christ” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 9, 2013
     | 4,719 views

    God calls His children to become more like Jesus through answering the call to discipleship.

    So far in this series, we have talked about how we were planned for God’s pleasure. The first purpose for which God made us is worship, to respond to His love for us by knowing Him and loving Him in return. Everything we do in life should be seen as an act of worship - seeking to bring glory ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Characteristics Of A Successful Believer Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Oct 21, 2013
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     | 10,381 views

    Successful believer is separated in his walk of life.

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Oct 13th 2013 Psalm 1:1-6 CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SUCCESSFUL BELIEVER See how this Book of Psalms opens with a benediction, Who wants to be blessed of God? • Most would answer "I do." • Your presence/indicates your interest/God's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist