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  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    Child Of God Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 10, 2016
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    When the Bible uses a name common in everyday language, like “children,” it’s an object lesson of our relationship to God or something about our nature as believers. This sermon examines how believers of God’s children with practical applications.

    Names for the People of God #2—“Child of God” Series: Names for God’s People Chuck Sligh April 10, 2016 BIBLE READING: John 3:1-16 or Romans 8:14-21 TEXT: Turn to Romans 8:16; put a marker there; and then turn to Acts 11:26 – “And when he had found him, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Plan For The Future Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 6, 2016
     | 8,686 views

    What the church ought to be now and in the future

    Good morning, church! We start back into our series through the New Testament book of Titus called “Grow, Church, Grow!” As we get ready to hear from God’s word, take your Bibles and turn to Titus 2:1-8. Sometimes I wonder what Central Park Church of Christ will look ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Grow Up Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 19, 2016
     | 7,924 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Priest". Christians must continue to mature.

    Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Priest [#3] GROW UP Hebrews 5:11-14 Introduction: On this Father’s Day, I want you to think about your father, your children, and your grandchildren. As we watch them get older, we expect them to grow up and mature. As the “man of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Word That Makes Us Bolder In Faith

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 17, 2015
     | 4,403 views

    Jesus said that the Father is "pleased" to give us the Kingdom. That's significant in giving us confidence in His willingness to back us as we move forward for the Kingdom.

    A QUESTION: Was the church a good plan? - We look around at the questionable things that sometimes happen in the name of the church and have to wonder, “Was this a good idea?” I know I’ve wondered. - Is God up there shaking His head at us? What is God’s view of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Growing? Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 2, 2015
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     | 6,568 views

    This is the 5th sermon in the series "Are You Real?" Are you growing as a Christian?

    Series: Are You Real? [#5] ARE YOU GROWING? 1 John 2:12-14 Introduction: On this Easter Sunday, I want to talk to you about your life after you are saved. Yes, I know that today is about the resurrection of Jesus Christ; but for a Christian every day is about resurrection of Jesus Christ. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Relentless Living!

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 6, 2015
     | 8,865 views

    Jesus offers freedom from our past and from our bondages. We don’t have to make peace with our chains and just get used to them, because Jesus came to set free those who are captive! You can grow! You can and should move forward in your faith!

    Relentless Living! Philippians 3:7-16 7… whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Individual Work Versus Team Work Series

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on May 24, 2015
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     | 15,961 views

    The greatest message that can prove that Jesus is real, that can draw others to the Lord, and bring about church enlargement is simply a body of believers working together in love and unity; a church that manifests and demonstrates TEAMWORK

    During Jesus’ earthly ministry He gave us a model on how to do ministry work. Jesus approach to ministry was to select a team of people to work closely together to achieve a common goal. Though Jesus was God in human form, though He had all wisdom, knowledge and understanding, He didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Bearing Fruit

    Contributed by Clay Ledford on Jan 7, 2016
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     | 28,595 views

    Bearing fruit is not an option it is imperative. Not just to bear fruit but to bear more fruit, much fruit and fruit that remains.

    Bearing fruit John 15:1 – 16. Jesus uses fruit is an analogy several times. Israel was very agriculturist culture so the picture was easily understood. In Matthew 7 Jesus says “We are known by the fruit we produce”. Good fruit comes from good trees. Bad fruit comes from bad ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Hit The Wall

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 13, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,986 views

    A message about our need to be able to handle things beyond our present capacity. 4 examples from David's life when his wine skin wasn't big enough.

    When You Hit The Wall Powerpoint 1 Sermon title Illus: how much can you fit in the jar? Big Rocks Smaller Rocks Sand Water Is the jar full? Yes. If you don't put the big rocks in first you will have a hard time doing it later. Stephen Covey There is room for more. You can become a bigger ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    John- Believe In Jesus And Live!-Part 9- " Stay Hooked" Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jan 14, 2016
     | 5,044 views

    Part 9 of Believe in Jesus and live

    John – Believe in Jesus and live! Part 9 “Stay hooked” John 15:1-8 For many years I have loved fishing All the way back to my very early years my fondest memories of my Dad and my Granddad on my mother’s side revolve around some type of fishing My Dad loved to fish for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeing The Real Battle Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Payne on Jul 9, 2016
     | 13,573 views

    Making spiritual and physical application from the battle of Jericho.

    Seeing the Real Battle Joshua 6:1-21New International Version (NIV) 1 Now the gates of Jericho were securely barred because of the Israelites. No one went out and no one came in. 2 Then the Lord said to Joshua, “See, I have delivered Jericho into your hands, along with its king and its ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    The Basic Foundational Truths Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 29, 2016
     | 8,953 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Priest. This is a picture of the basics of the faith.

    Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Priest [#4] THE BASIC FOUNDATIONAL TRUTHS Hebrews 6:1-12 Introduction: Last week, we looked at this side note section about Christian immaturity. The writer stopped writing about Jesus being the better Priest; and told the people that they needed to grow up. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Labor Day For The Rest Of Your Life Series

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Sep 1, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,144 views

    Labor Day in the United States has traditionally been a day to cease from one’s labors and rest. God offers a lifetime of rest to all who will cease from their fleshly labors and enter His rest. Easier said than done! So, how is this possible?

    Dr. Lewis Gregory “For he that is entered into His rest, he also has ceased from his own works, as God did from His” (Hebrews 4:10 AKJV). Introduction (personal testimony): Labor Day in the United States has traditionally been a day to cease from one’s labors and rest. God offers a lifetime of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Andre King avatar

    Four Freedoms Found In Christ

    Contributed by Andre King on Sep 15, 2015
     | 6,982 views

    Franklin Roosevelt once gave a speech outlining "four freedoms" that he believed would make the world a better place. 60 plus years later, those freedoms have become twisted.

    JANUARY OF 1941, 11 MONTHS BEFORE THE JAPANESE ATTACK ON PEARL HARBOR, PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT GAVE A STATE OF THE UNION SPEECH. IT BECAME KNOWN AS “THE FOUR FREEDOMS” SPEECH. ROOSEVELT SAID; IN THE FUTURE DAYS, WHICH WE SEEK TO MAKE SECURE, WE LOOK FORWARD TO A WORLD FOUNDED UPON FOUR ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Avoid The Offense

    Contributed by Andre King on Sep 15, 2015
     | 4,386 views

    In John 3 Jesus is speaking to Nicodemus, a religious man, about religion yet Jesus doesn't offend Israel's teacher with His superior knowledge. How can we imitate Jesus in this. How can I avoid offending and taking offense?

    IT SEEMS THAT THE OLDER I GET, THE MORE I AM OFFENDED. I’M OFFENDED BY A LOT OF THE MUSIC I HEAR ON THE RADIO. I’’M OFFENDED BY MANY OF THE THINGS I SEE ON TELEVISION AND IN THE MEDIA. I’M OFFENDED BY BUMPER STICERS. BY TEE SHIRTS. BY THE TITLES OF BOOKS. I’M ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ