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  • Andy Grossman avatar

    Created Like God

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 27, 2013
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    Tells how we are created like God and encourages you to become the person you were created to be.

    “Created Like God” September 29, 2013 Genesis 1:26-31 “Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The First Person To Die In The Faith Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 24, 2011
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     | 6,094 views

    Simeon is easily overlooked in the account of Christ’s birth. This should not be, as he was the first person to die in the Faith.

    “There was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. And he came in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On The Grow Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 4, 2012
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     | 5,057 views

    This lesson introduces a study in the book of James. This study will focus on how to "Be Prepared" for living in our current world.

    1. Author Jack London made some observations from his adventures in the Canadian Yukon. One thing he observed was that beginners on the Yukon trail attempted to carry with them all of their conveniences which belonged to their old way of life. Packs would begin to get too heavy and the trail would ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    12 No More & No Less. --- There'll Be No More Apostles. Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 1, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,841 views

    These 12 the Lord would use in laying the FOUNDATION of His True church, Jesus Himself being the Chief Cornerstone.

    # 2 Intro. #2 APOSTLES STUDY 2-23-14 We begin talking last time talking about the Apostles, and pointed out what the qualifications to be an apostle were, we can't go over all that was said last time again today; however we did point out that the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Pretender

    Contributed by David Mcgowin on Mar 30, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,007 views

    We often pretend to be someone that we’re not, but probably someone we would really like to be.

    The Great Pretender Mt. 27:1-5 03/26/06 You are all familiar with the 1956 song by the Platters ‘The Great Pretender’ with the lyrics, “Oh yes, I’m the great pretender, pretending that I’m doing well; My need is such, I pretend too much; I’m lonely but no one can tell.” I’m sure that this song ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Contending For The Faith Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Nov 12, 2009
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     | 5,015 views

    We ought to conduct ourselves like being a Christian actually makes a difference in our lives…whatever happens.

    August 23, 2009 - Contending for the Faith Philippians 1:27-30 ‘Whatever happens…’ How many times have you heard that phrase before? In what kind of circumstance was it? When you’re walking across a narrow bridge or ledge, what do people say? ‘Whatever happens…don’t look down.’ A movie perhaps; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heading Toward Christmas Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 13, 2009
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     | 13,923 views

    Since we’re heading toward Christmas I think we should be: thinking, taking, and talking.

    INTRO.- ILL.- An ill-prepared college student taking an economics exam just before Christmas vacation wrote on his paper. “Only God knows the answers to these questions. Merry Christmas!” The professor graded the papers and wrote this note: “God gets 100, you get 0. Happy New Year!” That ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Strong And Prepared

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 20, 2010
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     | 3,020 views

    Remembering and being thankful for all God has done enables us to be strong and prepared for the return of Christ Jesus.

    Colossians 1: 10 – 20 / Strong and Prepared Intro: One day as a Pastor was walking down a country lane he saw a young farmer struggling with a load of hay that had fallen off his truck. The boy was hot and sweaty and looked very upset. The Pastor stopped and urged the young man to stop ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Look In The Mirror. (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 22, 2011
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     | 7,685 views

    We need to look in God's word to get a good look at the person we are and the person we need to be.

    Tina-”Our Father which art in heaven...” Jimmy-Yes! Tina-Don’t interrupt me. I’m praying. Jimmy-But you called me. Tina-Called you? I didn’t call you! Where was I? Oh, yea...”Our Father which art in heaven.,.” Jimmy-There you did it again! Tina- What? Jimmy-You called me, you said, “Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Message For People Like Me Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,728 views

    This message from a series that looks at God's desire for us to live life in a way that avoids being overloaded and overextended.

    We are overloaded!!! Americans are living their lives at a break-neck pace, pushing the limits to live up to the expectations put on them by society. When compared to lives fifty years ago we see that there is something conspicuously missing. Our lives have very little time and space; if any. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Getting Off The Exercise Wheel

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 2, 2011
     | 3,857 views

    This message is from a series that looks at God's desire for us to live life in a way that avoids being overloaded and overextended.

    If overloading ourselves has the ability to cause emotional, relational and spiritual dysfunction, why do we continually do it? The number one reason is that we do not see this as a problem. We simply assume that this is the way that life is and there is nothing that we can do about it. The second ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Chill Out And Breathe Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 2, 2011
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     | 5,255 views

    This message is from a series that looks at God's desire for us to live life in a way that avoids being overloaded and overextended.

    Busyness and productivity are values that seem to be held high in our culture. In fact, these values are looked on quite favorably in the church. We often live as though busyness is next to Godliness. Dr. J. Grant Howard describes our culture this way, “Some people can’t say no. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Much Is That Doggy In The Window? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,990 views

    This message is from a series that looks at God's desire for us to live life in a way that avoids being overloaded and overextended.

    In 1952 Patti Page recorded a song written Bob Merrill that asked this question, “How much is that doggy in the window?” The lyrics of the song are quite catchy and the little arf, arf scattered throughout the song is quite cute. However, when examined closely the lyrics reflect an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "David Lived, David Died, And So Will I"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 15, 2015
     | 2,912 views

    David lived his life but there is an appointment, there is an awakening, and we will all be carried some where. Where will that somewhere be?

    “David Lived, David Died and so will I” 1 Kings 2:10-12 1. Notice David lived and David died David's death includes the years and locations of his reign: seven years in Hebron (where his reign was over the southern kingdom of Judah and 33 years in Jerusalem, where he reigned over both ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Can I Also Be Included?

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 6, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,433 views

    This is an adaptation of a Fred Craddock Sermon. We must guard against being exclusive in our approach to evangelism and the church.

    The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. -- Martin Luther King, Jr. * They knew it was going to be a rough meeting because: Controversy was high. * It was going to be confrontational -- ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ