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  • Jerry Flury avatar

    It’s Not Hard

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 11, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,876 views

    Often, people say, “If God would only speak audibly telling me what He wants me to do life would be so much easier.” God wants us to do His will, nothing more, nothing less, and nothing else. But realize that knowing and doing God’s isn’t that hard.

    It’s Not Hard Deuteronomy 30:11-20 Introduction: As the golfer approached the first tee, a hazardous hole with a green surrounded by water, he debated if he should use his new golf ball. Deciding that the hole was too treacherous, he pulled out an old ball and placed it on the tee. Just then he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "You Are In The Bible"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 13, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,154 views

    Jesus is praying that we, United Methodists, Baptists, Episcopalians, Lutherans, non-denominationalists, Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, 7th Day Adventist…you name it…may be one---united by our common faith that Jesus is Lord!!! And this unity is meant to m

    John 17:20-26 “You are in the Bible” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Imagine some great figure from the past. Abraham Lincoln, perhaps. George Washington, possibly. Martin Luther King Jr., maybe. JFK or even John Wesley. Think ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Preaching Pagan: Artaxerxes Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 30, 2010
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    Sermon 13 in the series. God simply cannot be placed in a box. When He so chooses, He can use pagan kings to accomplish His will and His plan for Israel. In a letter preserved for us, not in Hebrew, but in the Aramaic, we have the word for word decree of

    The Book of Ezra Study #13 (Ezra 7:11-28) The Preaching Pagan: Artaxerxes Introduction: • Between the events of chapter 6 and the return of Ezra in chapter 7 is a period of fifty-seven years. • The entire book of Esther fits between these chapters. • We now find ourselves at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taken Care Of

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on May 14, 2007
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     | 2,751 views

    Jesus tells us not to worry. A little easier said, than done. Why does he say that and how on earth do we do it?

    ***Message time outside*** Tonight I wanted to switch things up a little bit and come outside to help us explore God’s Word. I want to start off by taking just a couple of minutes sitting in silence and just observing God’s creation around us. As we have talked about before, our lives are so ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preaching The Whole Gospel

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 29, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,557 views

    Many of the problems we’re experiencing the church in America can be traced back to the fact that we’re only preaching part of the gospel ("believe in Jesus") while ignoring the rest of the basic gospel message laid out by Paul in Romans.

    A Burden On My Heart: In many churches today it’s not so much that we’re preaching a false gospel as that we’re preaching an incomplete gospel. - Quite a while back, God began to point out to me a lot of references throughout the NT to a particular truth (and I’ll get into what that was here in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hearing God's Voice

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jun 24, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
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    Does God speak to people today? If so, how does He speak? (Many thought from Hearing God’s Voice by Richard Henry Blackaby)

    Hearing God’s Voice Introduction Thoughts from- Hearing God’s Voice by Blackaby. Does God speak today- if so, how does He speak? What is the significance of God speaking to us? Rom 8:26-27, 33-34 Intercession- type of prayer- prayer is talking w/God. Intercede- to bring before God a ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    M.a.d. With Practical Love Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jul 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,873 views

    4th in series: Following Jesus in how we as Christians and as a church can and are to make a difference in our communities through practical applications of love that bring Christ glory!

    M.A.D. with PRACTICAL LOVE Fourth in Series: “Love In Action” Rev. Todd G. Leupold Perth Bible Church July 20, 2008 AM INTRODUCTION: Important News Flash: VIDEO: “What Does It Take To Be A Superhero?” (BluefishTv) – 51.8 secs Last week we learned to better understand the radical love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beginning Again Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Dec 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,452 views

    Advent is about preparing for the arrival of Jesus. One couple in the bible was charged with the task of preparing for God’s arrival. But it meant they would begin again.

    Rediscover Christmas Beginning Again Luke 1:5-23 December 2, 2007 This morning we are going to begin our advent series, “Rediscover Christmas!” As we prepare for the arrival of the Messiah of Christ of Jesus, this is a season of preparation. It is the season of getting ready for the coming of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    With Jesus In The School Of Social Change

    Contributed by John Roy on Oct 26, 2016
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     | 6,090 views

    Change, if the world is not the way it needs to be---what is our response

    One of the pressing questions of our day, or any day, is how do we make lasting social change which reflects the values of God’s Kingdom. The short answer for many is the ballot box. Yet there are plenty of issues which demand more nuance than legislation. From the Temperance movement of the 1820’s ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Dangerous Catch

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 24, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,373 views

    We all have been blessed but when was the last tiime we were so blessed that it almost destroyed us?

    Dangerous Catch I. Introduction I am excited today to share the Word with you. The passage of Scripture that I am going to share with you is not new. It has been preached and repreached! However, while I was away doing a camp I was sitting on the porch of the little dorm room I was staying in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Buck Stops Here Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 1, 2013
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     | 6,683 views

    This is the eleventh message in a series over Romans 6-11. The series examines how we now live under God's grace. This looks at how the responsibility for the choices in our lives weigh on our own shoulders.

    Introduction: "The buck stops here" is a phrase that was popularized by U.S. President Harry S. Truman, who kept a sign with that phrase on his desk in the Oval Office. The phrase refers to the fact that the President has to make the decisions and accept the ultimate responsibility for those ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Go! And Obey Jesus’ Commands Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 7, 2025
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     | 843 views

    The commands of Jesus are not burdensome but life-giving, guiding us to live in alignment with God’s will. Let us explore ten key commands of Jesus and how they shape our daily walk of faith.

    Go! And Obey Jesus’ Commands Introduction: Jesus said in John 14:15 (NLT), "If you love me, obey my commandments." His commands are not burdensome but life-giving, guiding us to live in alignment with God’s will. Today, we will explore ten key commands of Jesus and how they shape our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jody VanSickle avatar

    Spiritually Connected

    Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Jan 31, 2021
     | 5,178 views

    As we prepare go back inside our sanctuary for Worship, let's celebrate our Spiritual Connection which is a precious gift from God through Christ Jesus.

    SPIRITUALLY CONNECTED Our prayer and plan is that today is our last Sunday as a group outside the sanctuary. • It has been an adventure being outside Sunday after Sunday. • On March 15th of last year, church was cancelled because of COVID-19. • The following Sunday, March 22nd we held our 1st ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    No Other Foundation But Jesus

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 23, 2022
     | 5,366 views

    There is... 1). No church but that built on Christ; 2). No Gospel but that is built on Christ; and 3). No hope of salvation except that built on Christ.

    NO OTHER FOUNDATION BUT JESUS 1 Cor. 3:11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Zig Ziglar writes: My brother, the late Judge Ziglar, loved to tell the story of the fellow who went next door to borrow his neighbor’s lawnmower. The neighbor explained that he could not let him use the mower because all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Simple - Pt. 1 - Disciples? Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 17, 2019
     | 5,873 views

    Jesus confronted the complex. His message was and is simple. Let’s get back to the basics He taught us! Why make it difficult?

    Disciples? I. Introduction Some things are complex and complicated. Rubix Cubes. Algebra. Or maybe better said . . . math. Why people in horror movies go into barns, cellars. Why people in action moves never take the gun of the person they disarm when there are more bad guys to face. Women. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal