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  • Jim Twamley avatar

    In His Service

    Contributed by Jim Twamley on Apr 2, 2003
    based on 96 ratings
     | 12,273 views

    I don’t know about you, but when I die, I want to be able to stand in the presence of Jesus and look back over my life and see that it counted for something.

    IN HIS SERVICE When you die, what do you want your tombstone to say? Do you want it to say, “He died with the most toys?” Do you want it to say, “She had a street named after her?” Do you want it to say, “She came to church every week?” Do you want it to say, “He accomplished much in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Reasons For Christmas" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 124 ratings
     | 36,469 views

    Why did Christ come to earth by being born as a man?

    A Sunday school teacher asked her class of kindergarteners to draw a picture of the manger scene at Bethlehem. In the corner of one student’s sketch was a very plump, jolly-looking fellow. “Tell me about this person,” requested the teacher, pointing to the portly character. “Oh,” replied the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Our Greatest Asset

    Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 22, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,170 views

    A sermon that considers the call to love one another as a primary call on our love in the Christian church.

    JN 13:34 "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." 13:34 A new command. In a sense it was an old one (see Lev 19:18), but for Christ’s disciples it was new, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    United

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 23, 2011
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,027 views

    1. If there is going to be unity in the church we have to give up having to always be right. 2. Our unity is meant to be a reflection of the unity of God. 3. The purpose of unity is that the world may believe.

    In August of 1999 in Landover, Maryland, the papers reported that 100 years of Christian fellowship, unity, and community outreach ended in an act of congregational discord. Holy Creek Baptist Church was split into multiple factions. The source of the dissension was a piano bench which sits ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Ephesians: Your Identity In Christ (1)

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 7, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,174 views

    Discover your identity in Christ! In Ephesians 1, we discover that we are predestined, purchased, promised and praise-givers.

    Ephesians | Your Identity in Christ (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 9/28/2014 A few of weeks ago, Modesto Christian Church held their end-of-summer celebration for the kids who attended their summer children’s program. Ashley and I arrived early with our three kids and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Giving: The Widow's Mite

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 11, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,574 views

    The goal of this sermon is not to “hit you up” for money but to provide you with sound doctrine on tithing so that you might be good stewards by sharing with one another the blessings you have received.

    Giving: The Widows Mite Mark 12:41-44 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “A story is told of a circus strong man who particularly had very powerful hands. And one of the things he would do is take an orange before the crowd and squeeze it with his bare hand until every drop ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dying In Bad Company Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 15, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,072 views

    When Jesus was condemned did He deserve to die? Was His death necessary?

    OPEN: A few years ago, a lawyer from Kenya named Dola Indidis filed a lawsuit with the International Court of Justice at the Hague (also called the ICJ). His goal? To overturn the conviction and death sentence of Jesus Christ. He said “I filed the case because it’s my duty to uphold the dignity of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Contempt For God's Court Series

    Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Jun 14, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,283 views

    This message exposes the sin of placing ourselves in the position of God by self-righteously judging others.

    Contempt for God’s Court: The Problem of Self-Appointed Judges - James 4:11-12 Have you noticed the rising popularity of courtroom TV shows? First, there was Judge Wapner on The People’s Court. Then along came Judge Judy. You can also see the professional boxer and boxing referee turned judge – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Will God Really Forgive All My Sins? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 2, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,357 views

    Sermon from the series based on questions asked on various spiritual issues.

    Joe was overcome by emotion as he sorted through his father’s belongings. After a long battle with cancer it was hard to believe that his father was gone. Reflecting on the past decade, Joe had plenty of regrets. He had a rebellious streak and lived a very indulgent life. As a result of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Following Jesus To Court Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 17, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,441 views

    When the Pharisees bring a woman caught in the act of adultry before Jesus we see their Accusation and Jesus’ Acquittal.

    by Scott Bayles Following Jesus part 2 Following Jesus to Court Victoria Ruvolo was on her way home late one November evening when she crossed paths with a car-full of punks on a joyride in a gray Nissan. She probably never saw it coming. One of the juvenile delinquents—who had already broken into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A House Of Prayer

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 23, 2005
    based on 75 ratings
     | 14,712 views

    Jesus is calling churches to be places where prayer is the power source.

    A House of Prayer Matthew 21:12-13 February 6, 2004 Morning Service Introduction Research at San Francisco General Hospital has revealed that victims of heart attack, heart failure and other cardiac problems who were remembered in prayers fared better than those who were not. Cardiologist Randy ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    On Being Second String

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 25, 2013
     | 4,569 views

    The most important players on the church team are not always the starters... the leaders. Often it is the "behind the scenes" workers that are most important

    On Being Second String John 1:35-40 We want to dwell this morning on verse 40 "Andrew, Simon's brother, was one of the two who heard what John had said and who had followed Jesus." I don't know about you... were you ever raised in the shadow of a sibling, or a parent, or a friend, or a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • DAN SANTIAGO avatar

    The Grace Of Giving

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 18, 2012
     | 15,379 views

    We need to take giving seriously because OUR MOTIVE AND MODE OF GIVING MATTERS TO GOD.

    INTRODUCTION Christians should take seriously the discipline of giving for the Lord’s ministry. Others thought that this is optional and can be replaced by other forms of service. But the Bible is clear that giving materially for the Lord’s work is equal in importance compare to that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Eberly avatar

    The Gospel According To... Charlie Brown Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,187 views

    The Good News about the Good News is that it is redemption for losers like Charlie Brown as well as you and I.

    The Gospel According To… Charlie Brown Luke 2:8-15 December 21, 2008 The Gospel According to… Charlie Brown. Charlie Brown cannot catch a break. He is the stereotypical American loser. Whenever he tries to kick the football that Lucy is holding, every time she pulls it away at the last second and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Adriel Morgan avatar

    The Foolishness Of Our Faith

    Contributed by Adriel Morgan on Aug 14, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,964 views

    I’m a fool for Christ! Who’s fool are you?

    I feel sometimes that we in the church get too serious. I know that most of the time it’s a serious matter-a matter of life and death literally. But its ok to smile in church! Its ok to laugh in church! Its ok to tell jokes in church! Years ago the popular pass-time was telling jokes. This ...read more

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