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  • Scott Spencer avatar

    Be Opened!

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 23, 2014
     | 10,015 views

    Ever feel like you are trapped in a box? We all have something that traps us, we need to be freed, we need the door to be opened.

    BE OPENED! Mark 7:31-7:37 31 Again He went out from the region of Tyre, and came through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, within the region of Decapolis. 32 They brought to Him one who was deaf and spoke with difficulty, and they implored Him to lay His hand on him. 33 Jesus took him aside ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    God Is Coming Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014
     | 5,347 views

    A look into the Messianic prophecies as a means of encouragement and reassurance

    There are a lot of funny things to be said this time of the year. Christmas does things to you. You can either laugh about it or get run over by it. It makes you act like a kid and age faster at the same time. Speaking of being a kid… You’ve heard of the 3 stages of man: He believes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Real Worship

    Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Jan 30, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 42,869 views

    "Real Worship" is an exposition of John 4:21-24 that makes two main points: (1) Real worship is not about us (4:21-22). And (2) real worship is about God (4:23-24)

    REAL WORSHIP John 4:19-24 Spiritual necessity compelled Jesus to travel to Galilee through Samaria. Weary from the journey, Jesus rested at Jacob’s Well in Sychar as his disciples went for food. As he sat there, a woman of Samaria came to draw water. And a life-changing conversation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ-Like Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 26, 2014
     | 9,208 views

    One of the clearest statements contained within Scripture, regarding the purpose and goal of Christian faith, is this passage: “Imitate God… in everything you do. Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ.”

    WAC2BL: Christlike Scripture Text: Ephesians 5.1-2, NLT INTRODUCTION When we listen to a passage - like Ephesians 5 - …we should imagine ourselves sitting in someone’s living-room ~ …or sitting on the back-porch of a friend’s house ~ …and listening to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Im Dreaming Of A White Christmas Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Dec 17, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,385 views

    Discovering a deeper meaning of Christmas through some popular melodies we hear played during the Christmas season.

    Series Introduction What songs do you have stuck in your head this season? What Christmas songs do you find yourself humming each day? What is your favorite? Christmas seems to be a special time for music and song. In fact, for some people, the season doesn’t seem right until they hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Love Like Christ Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 23, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,991 views

    Christmas is a time that God showed us how much he loved us. Now He calls us to love other as He loved us. Let’s see some ways that God loved so we might learn to love like Christ!

    Love like Christ Keep Christ in Christmas 12/21-22/2013 Introduction Slide Love. Love is a word that is quite overused. We love a lot of things. We love our football, our cars, our houses, our kids. We love our freedom, we love our guns. We love our dogs, and even our cats. We love chocolate and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Three Kings Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Jan 2, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 20,702 views

    At Christmas we all hope to either find or give the perfect gift. But if there was a present under the tree with Jesus' name on it, what would that look like? What would it contain?

    Introduction Now that the gifts are unwrapped; now that the family has come and gone, now that Christmas is over, did you get the perfect gift? When I was child, that seemed like the ultimate question. Each year I hoped I would get that top present on my wish list. And when I shopped for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Creator God Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 4, 2014
     | 6,487 views

    Intro to and theme of Genesis chapter 1. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: Learning about the book: • The Name • The Key • The Author • The Language Learning about God: • God ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Judgment Begins With The House Of God Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014
     | 6,982 views

    It's time to stand! Message on the Ten Commandments

    It's Time To Stand Earlier this week, I was kind of stuck in a rut. I am sure that many of you have had that happen to you, and it happens to pastors as well. In short, I felt somewhat "stuck in neutral". The game plan, after a sabbatical of sorts from preaching in Revelation was to return to ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Where Are The Nine?

    Contributed by James May on Mar 8, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 26,272 views

    10 lepers were healed but only one returned. Are we part of the nine, or are we the One? Those who truly worship and serve the Lord are few in number compared to the many who are blessed.

    Where Are the Nine? Sunday, March 8, 2015 By Rev. James May The time was drawing near for Jesus to pay the price of our sin upon the cross. Yet even in his last days upon the earth, Jesus never lost purpose in everything that he did. His mind was never so preoccupied with the things that he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Countering The Critics Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 19, 2015
     | 8,673 views

    Whenever you attempt to do anything great for the glory of God, expect opposition. So when it comes, pray, proceed with the work, and protect yourself as much as possible.

    This last fall (September 19, 2014) when Apple introduced its iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, a group of workers from Teardown.com lined up at 5 a.m. at various stores in Austin to buy the devises. Then they returned to the company's offices, where engineers began disassembling the new products. One of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Look At Me Series

    Contributed by Michael Jay Shrewsberry on Apr 2, 2015
     | 5,764 views

    First in a series of three describing the Day the Earth really did stand still

    Look at Me “And when they came to a place called Golgotha, which means 'Place of a Skull,' they gave Him wine to drink mixed with gall; and after tasting it, He was unwilling to drink. And when they had crucified Him, they divided up His garments among themselves by casting lots. And sitting ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be The Real Deal

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015
     | 8,904 views

    Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us...

    Turn On The Light Matthew 5:13-16 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. 14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Turn On The Light

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 25, 2015
     | 5,093 views

    The world won’t know that Jesus is Lord of your life, till they see how you conduct your life.

    Turn On The Light Matthew 5:13-16 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. 14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Ministering To The Lord Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013
     | 5,939 views

    When they ministered to the Lord and fasted the Lord spake

    Ephesians 6:10 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal