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  • Patrick Nix avatar

    Growing In The Glory Of God Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012
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     | 12,388 views

    This life is not about me; it's all about Him! God wants the glory and will receive the glory. He is a jealous God and will not share that glory with anyone or anything else. This kicks against me slightly - because I feel that desire for glory too, yet

    Why is the ocean blue? Why are leaves green? Why do birds sing? Why did Jesus die a criminal's death? One simple reason: because God wanted it that way. He exists, creates, and loves ... for Himself (Isaiah 46:9-10). This life is not about me; it's all about Him! God wants the glory and will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Refocus Series

    Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Jan 10, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,969 views

    We have to guard our Christian focus and make sure that it remains on Christ.

    It is New Year’s Day. Happy New Year everyone! We all know what the coming of the New Year should mean to us all. It’s time to take an inventory of how we lived in 2011 and think through some much needed changes for 2012. In other words, it’s time to make a list of New ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Practices Of A Great & Growing Church

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012
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     | 17,322 views

    What are some of the ingredients of church growth? What makes a church great in God’s sight? Some say that a church must be large to be great; but a church that is in love with Christ and the things of God will be a great church. In our passage we can gle

    Intro: What are some of the ingredients of church growth? What makes a church great in God’s sight? Some say that a church must be large to be great; but a church that is in love with Christ and the things of God will be a great church. In our passage we can glean four practices of a growing ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Si Conoces El Plan Puedes Enfrentarlo Mejor Series

    Contributed by Pastor Junior Lemus on Oct 20, 2011
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     | 4,618 views

    Cuando conocemos las artimañas y las estrategias de Satanas como nuestro enemigo, para el cristiano sera mas facil poder entender cuales son los planes y los propositos que el tiene, asi podremos defendernos y contra atacar mejor.

    Si conoces el plan; puedes enfrentarlo mejor Pastor Mariano Lemus Jr. Predicado en J.E.S.E.G. Central Guatemala 09/25/2011 2 Corintios 2:11 (DHH) Introducción: Te podrás estar preguntando a que plan me refiero, y porque si lo conoces puedes enfrentarlo mejor, bueno me refiero al plan que Satanás ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "God Is In Charge Of The Kitchen"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 3, 2011
     | 6,345 views

    A sermon on growing up spiritually in Christ.

    1 Corinthians 3:1-9 “God is in Charge of the Kitchen” Many have noted that we live in a culture that does not want to grow up. People dread the mere idea of aging. Yet, if you just happen to be blessed to live another day, you will get older. Many parents forsake their role as ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    In His Father's Footsteps

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010
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     | 10,098 views

    Isaac & Abimelech. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Genesis chapter 26 verses 1-33: Ill: • A preacher was addressing his congregation; • When he held up a large piece of paper. • He then took from his pocket a marker pen; • And made a black dot in the centre of it. • Then he held the paper up before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Hands Of The Living God

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 20, 2010
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     | 5,660 views

    When we are unwilling to finish our spiritual growth, we are inviting judgment. We need to seek the counsel of others and remember and learn from our victories. The same hands that hold us in judgment are nail-scarred for mercy.

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC March 9, 1985 My house, I’m afraid, is a museum of unfinished masterpieces. Unfinished masterpieces. In every room of the house, in every nook and cranny you will find unfinished masterpieces. Now that is not to say that I have found the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Godly Wisdom We Need - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 20, 2010
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     | 6,066 views

    How to pray for Godly wisdom (4 requests)

    The Godly Wisdom We Need - Part 1 James 3:13-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - July 25, 2010 *We had an outstanding Vacation Bible School this summer. Sometimes the leaders would call out to the children: “Need Answers?” -- And the kids would reply: “Ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Water

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 4, 2010
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     | 6,132 views

    IF WE ARE TO ADVANCE IN OUR SPIRITUAL JOURNEYS, WE MUST LEARN TO DIP DEEP WATER—FROM THE STREAMS OF LIVING WATER.

    Water John 7:37-38 INTRODUCTION In October of 1807, Meriweather Lewis and William Clark had crossed over the Continental Divide, over the bitterroots of the mountains and were proceeding down the Columbia river to the Pacific Ocean. Dependent upon the river for fresh water the many of his party ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Vine Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 4, 2010
     | 5,304 views

    TO LIVE A DISICPLED LIFE IS TO LEARN THE TRUTH OF THE VINE--YIELD IS EVERYTHING.

    Vine John 15:1-8 INTRODUCTION Kudzu was introduced to the United States in 1876 at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Countries were invited to build exhibits to celebrate the 100th birthday of the U.S. The Japanese government constructed a beautiful garden filled with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Kingdom Of God

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 14, 2012
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     | 6,914 views

    Sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost, Year B.

    The Kingdom Of God / Mark 4: 26 - 34 Intro: One summer a drought threatened to destroy the crops of the local farmers. On a hot, dry Sunday, the local pastor told his congregation, “There is nothing we can do but pray for rain. Go home, pray, believe, and come back next Sunday ready to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Momentum

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Jun 28, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,621 views

    This is the second in a series of three sermons taken from Wayne Schmidt's book, "Ministry Velocity: The Power for Leadership Momentum" as it related to us moving from a rented facility toward the purchase of a dedicated worship facility.

    Momentum Scripture: Joshua 3 The momentum is building - no pun intended. Can you feel it? Today, we’re going to talk about momentum. Here’s a definition of momentum from Wikpedia: In classical mechanics, linear momentum or translational momentum is the product of the mass and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    When God Is Silent

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 16, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 42,414 views

    There are times in this Christian journey that it literally seems that God has abandoned you, turned a deaf ear to your cries, and it seems as though the heavens over head have become brass. When God is silent I will trust HIm. I rest on His unchanging GR

    When God is Silent by MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. Psalms 77:1-77:20 When God is Silent By Pastor District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Psalm 77:1-20 OPENING:- I love this particular saying that was on a poster and it goes I believe in the sun when it does not shine. I believe in God when He is silent. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    A Caleb Spirit Series

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 25, 2012
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     | 34,141 views

    “But my servant Caleb, because he had another spirit with him, and hath followed me fully, him will I bring into the land whereinto he went; and his seed shall possess it”. Do you have a caleb spirit.

    “A Caleb Spirit” “Nothing but the DOG in me” By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Numbers 13:25-33, 14:21-24 “And they returned from searching of the land after forty days. And they went and came to Moses, and to Aaron, and to all the congregation of the children of Israel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    It’s Not About Us! Series

    Contributed by Tom Feola on Aug 3, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,908 views

    Jesus wants us to bear fruit and the word shows that God wants the fruit of the Spirit to be develope within us.

    It’s Not About Us! John 15:1-8 (NKJV) 1 "I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational