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  • Samuel Wilder avatar

    Diving Deeper Into Life Series

    Contributed by Samuel Wilder on Oct 18, 2011
     | 7,615 views

    We need to start living life as the precious gift from God it truly is. Deeper living from a deeper understanding!

    This past Wednesday, Scott Evans Dekraai, got out of his car in Seal Beach (CA) shot a man who was sitting in his SUV talking on his cell phone then entered a beauty salon where his ex-wife worked and opened fire, shooting at point blank his ex-wife and eight other people. Six died immediately, two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning Secrets From The Early Believers Series

    Contributed by Vincent Harry Anobling on Oct 21, 2011
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     | 3,651 views

    What's the difference between the work of the Holy Spirit in the believers in Acts and in our time today? The answer is, no! So, we will learn from them in this passage.

    Acts 2: 41 – 47 Learning secrets from the early believers 1. The Secret of SPIRITUAL GROWTH. v. 42 A. They hold steadfastly to Biblical doctrine. v. 42 B. They encourage fellowship between believers. v. 42 C. They observe communion. v. 42 D. They Pray Together. v. 42 2. The Secret of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dead Sea Syndrome

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 24, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,656 views

    This is a sermon about the response should have to the generosity of God.

    "The Dead Sea Syndrome" Matthew 10:5-8 Scripture Reading Located in the Middle East in Israel and Jordan, the Dead Sea is essentially a salt lake whose surface is more than 1,300 feet below sea level and whose deepest point is more than 2,300 feet below sea level, according to Extreme Science's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    George Tankervil Series

    Contributed by Michael Buckingham on Nov 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,359 views

    Tankervil was baptised with fire, and rose to life eternal. Tankervil was martyred on the 26th August 1555. There is a plaque in the centre of St. Albans in memorial of him. This is His story:

    George Tankervil George Tankervil (also known as George Tankerfield) was born in the early 1500s in the city of York in England. Tankervil worked as a baker, but it was not for this occupation that he was made famous. During the reign of good King Edward 6th (12 October 1537 – 6 July 1553) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building The City Of God In The City Of Man Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 18, 2011
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     | 11,809 views

    Nehemiah is often used to encouarge congregations to build a building. What Nehemiah did was encourage the remnant to rebuild the people and the walls of the city.

    Intro: Nehemiah has always been used by pastors/teachers to encourage church congregations to build new facilities and buildings. I believe that a major portion of what is going on in Nehemiah is missed if we focus on building physically and miss out on building spiritually. Jesus said in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Chastening Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Ric Veal on Nov 29, 2011
     | 4,101 views

    We need healthy churches today!!!!

    The Chastening of the Church 1 Peter 4:17-19 Introduction: What is the church? The called out ones! . Romans 8:1; 1 Corinthians 11:32 . Not condemnation, but purging and purifying. a. The Body of Christ - Ephesians 1:22-23; 4:11-13; 5:23-28 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Thirst For God

    Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 4, 2011
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     | 10,781 views

    What do we need more than anything else in our lives? We know that the answer is "God" but do we really live that way? Trials reveal what we are trusting to make life work. Here we see David's deep longing to be closer to his God.

    INTRODUCTION: "In his riveting and unsettling book Night, Elie Wiesel describes his boyhood experiences as one of the countless victims of the Holocaust. Ripped from his home and separated from everyone in his family except his father (who would die in the death camps), Wiesel suffered a dark night ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Brother, Worker, Soldier Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 10, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,434 views

    Epaphroditus is a Christian model for us to consider. Paul's words about him remind us of who we are to be as Christians.

    Philippians 2:25-30 Risking Your Life/ Brother, Worker, Soldier Paul said of Epaphroditus, he is my brother, my fellow worker, my fellow soldier for Christ. He risked his life in the service of Christ. Honor men like him. Have you ever observed one of your children doing something or saying ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Are Evited Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Todd Pope on Dec 12, 2011
     | 3,447 views

    Two-part series that looks at 5 invitations of Christ. An evitation is an online invitation that asks for a response. Christ's evitations ask for a response.

    Last week we talked about how this door represents the door to WFA. When someone knocks on your door and you are a welcoming person like Mr. Rogers, you say…. “Come in”, “make yourself at home”, “welcome”. The way we live our lives, the words we speak to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    You Are Evited Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Todd Pope on Dec 12, 2011
     | 2,968 views

    Two-part series that looks at 5 invitations of Christ. An evitation is an online invitation that asks for a response. Christ's evitations ask for a response.

    Last week we talked about how this door represents the door to WFA. When someone knocks on your door and you are a welcoming person like Mr. Rogers, you say…. “Come in”, “make yourself at home”, “welcome”. The way we live our lives, the words we speak to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    Life Is A Journey. Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,708 views

    The Abrahamic Treaty.

    Intro: 1. Vance Havner, "The hardest part of the journey is neither the start nor the finish but the middle mile. There is the enthusiasm of a new undertaking that buoys you at the beginning and there is the thrill of reaching the goal that carries you down the home stretch; but the middle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    ‘the Increase Of The Word.’

    Contributed by Milo Velebir on Jul 22, 2011
     | 4,278 views

    Pretended religion doesn't work, but where believers come together in unity and pray, the anointing of God comes and the demonic powers are on the retreat.

    15th of May 2011 Readings: 1 Peter 2:19-25 Acts 6:1-7 Theme: ‘The increase of the word.’ Dear friends in Christ Jesus, We are reading the book of Acts of the apostles, which should be rather called the Acts of the Holy Spirit through the apostles and others; or is could be also ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael Luke avatar

    The Aggravation Factor Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 2, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,620 views

    What does it cost to be healthy?

    SERIES: HEALTHY CHURCH! “THE AGGRAVATION FACTOR” LUKE 14:25-35 OPEN Some time ago, I heard an interesting adaptation of the biblical account of Adam and Eve. God was talking with Adam. He said, “You really need a helper, don’t you?” And Adam answered, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Going To The Next Level Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 25, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 50,896 views

    When we grow with God we'll avoid embracing the world.

    Going to the Next Level 1 John 2:12-17 Rev. Brian Bill 9/25/11 Years ago, a “Dear Abby” column ran a story by a retired schoolteacher. One day she had her students take out some paper and list the names of the other students in the room. Then she told them to think of the nicest thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Jones avatar

    Work It Out Series

    Contributed by Mark Jones on Sep 25, 2011
     | 4,323 views

    EOLS: Salvation is by Grace, but God gives us the opportunity to work out our personal maturation.

    Working it Out Philippians 2:12-13 (12) Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, (13) for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist