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  • Perry Greene avatar

    A Convenience Truth

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 29, 2019
     | 2,770 views

    The American church is in trouble! We have chosen consumerism and convenience over service. We must be challenged to follow Jesus at all costs.

    1. Video clip of New US Citizens https://youtu.be/0pvonsToYA0 a. Becoming a Christian reminds me of the excitement with becoming a US Citizen b. BUT, something happens along the way and the “new” wears off. 2. What do these slides have in common? [Convenience Slides a. 7-11 b. Garage Door ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Let Your Righteousness Exceed Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 11, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,955 views

    Our righteousness is measured against that of Jesus–who loved us all the way to the cross and challenged us to follow His love.

    5th Sunday after Pentecost 2016 A Reading from the first Epistle of St. Peter Beloved: All of you, have unity of spirit, sympathy, love of the brethren, a tender heart and a humble mind. 9 Do not return evil for evil or reviling for reviling; but on the contrary bless, for to this you have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Valley Of Dry Bones

    Contributed by Daniel King, D. Min. on Dec 21, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 68,750 views

    This is a revival sermon that will cause sleeping churches to wake up and dead churches to come alive. It will also challenge believers to reach out to the lost.

    Three thousand years ago, God gave the prophet Ezekiel a vision. Ezekiel says, “The hand of the LORD was upon me, and he brought me out by the Spirit of the LORD and set me in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones. He led me back and forth among them, and I saw a great many bones on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Faithful To The End.

    Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 25, 2013
     | 27,500 views

    Funeral service of a mother of the church who had fought a good fight, and who was faithful until the end, despite all her challenges.

    First Church of God in Harvey Funeral Service for a mother of our church May 21st, 2011 To ..................... all family members, pastors, ministers, saints and friends. We are here today to celebrate the home-going of one whom we all dearly love, in the person of.................... On ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Pit, A Prison, A Palace Series

    Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 3, 2014
     | 6,193 views

    Every vision and good dream must be tested. Prison experience is a challenge of destiny. The way you pass it may make or mar you.

    We are still in the story of Joseph and his journey of life. His ways showed that greatness is born of sorrow. Every vision and good dream must be tested. Prison experience is a challenge of destiny. The way you pass it may make or mar you. What is a prison experience? a. It is a place where ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Are You Expecting God?

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 26, 2018
     | 8,996 views

    A prelude message to Christmas 2018 challenging us all to look ahead willingly, expectantly, at what God might do this holiday season.

    - In the coming weeks, Pastor Joey will be preaching about Christmas -- So, this message is not specifically on Christmas – rather, it’s one of preparation -- It is a message of expectation – prayerfully it’s one of faith in action -- Big Idea (up front): As you sit here today … are you expecting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Against All Odds Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 20, 2019
     | 10,594 views

    Nehemiah has to face the challenges of doing something he was not familiar with but it is the will of God. He has to inspect the wall, motivate the people and contend with the oppositions.

    We had a remarkable breakthrough in chapter 2 when Nehemiah was granted the opportunity to see the King, after 4 months of praying and waiting. • Even with all that praying, it wasn’t a simple thing for Nehemiah to seek the King’s favour. He was very much afraid (2:2). • Imagine asking for leave ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Seek Wisdom Who Is Jesus Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 8, 2017
     | 4,902 views

    This verse calls and challenges the people to come to Him for knowledge, wealth and life. Its continuous search at the feet of God. Such men is sought by God

    Men Sought by God Proverbs 8:34 “Blessed is the man that hears me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors”. WAITING AT THE DOOR POSTS Waiting is always connected to and referred to the act of Prayer with fasting. Be still and look to Lord and wait patiently (Ps.37:7). I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Logos Is The Solid Rock Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 25, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,355 views

    Jesus challenged His disciples–and that means not just the original ones but us today–to build His Church on solid rock

    Thursday of the 12th Week in Course 2020 Logos is Solid Rock Rock or sand? Where do you build your house? On a solid foundation or on shifting sand? The listeners who heard Jesus’s words here probably had or knew someone who had built on a poor subsurface. After all, the region of Palestine is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    O Clap Your Hands, All Peoples - Psalm 47 - Message On The Psalms Of Korah Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 30, 2022
     | 2,146 views

    This is a real Psalm of praise and worship but that does not come from contaminated vessels. It is a Psalm to the King of the earth. It is a delightful Psalm but it challenges our lives.

    O CLAP YOUR HANDS, ALL PEOPLES - PSALM 47 MESSAGE ON THE PSALMS OF KORAH Psalm 47 For the choir director. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Psa. 47 v 1 O Clap your hands, all peoples. Shout to God with the voice of joy, You can’t clap your hands before God or shout to God with a joyful voice ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prevaing In The Place Of Prayer

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jan 5, 2022
     | 2,176 views

    Prayer is work. Life is a battle. To overcome problems and challenges in our life's journey, we need to fight on our knees.

    TEXT: Exodus 17:10-13 "So Joshua did as Moses had said to him, and fought with Amalek: and Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill. And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed: and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed. But Moses' hands were ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Was John The Baptist? (Luke, Part 2) Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 3, 2022
     | 1,490 views

    The calling of John the Baptist is direct: Repent (turn) and receive. This appears to be tough challenge today … but it’s no different than it was in AD 29!!!

    Introduction / Recap - We know that Luke was a physician – helped Paul throughout his ministry -- He was most likely a Gentile from Antioch (Syria) addressing a Gentile audience - Examining the language of the text indicates that he was well educated -- EX: Familiar with Greek; well versed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love Is The Proof Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Nov 8, 2021
     | 3,301 views

    Based on John 13:35-34 - Challenges listeners to understand that loving like Jesus loves is proof that we are truly following Him.

    “LOVE IS THE PROOF” John 13:34-35 FBCF – 11/7/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – 1975 – The Captain & Tennille – #1 song, “Love Will Keep Us Together.” Best-selling single of 1975. And I think Tenille’s hairstyle was the best-selling teenage hairstyle of 1975, too! Unfortunately, love didn’t keep “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Much Of Jesus!

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 26, 2021
     | 1,858 views

    Based on Matt. 28:16-20 - Sermon challenges hearers to consider what it takes to make much of Jesus based on the Great Commission.

    “MAKING MUCH OF JESUS!” Matt. 28:16-20 INTRO – Centralia underground mine fire – Coal seam fire – when a layer of coal in the earth’s crust is ignited. The coal seam fire in Centralia, PA, has been burning since the early 1960’s & many think it could continue burning into the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Idols Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 13, 2022
     | 2,547 views

    Based on Ex. 20:4-6 - Sermon challenges hearers to consider how futile & sinful it is to worship idols in any way.

    “NO IDOLS” Ex. 20:4-6 FBCF – 6/11/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – When does sports as entertainment become sports as idolatry? Banner at Lambeau Field in 1996 when Packers won Super Bowl in New Orleans & Brett Favre named MVP: “Our Favre, who art in Lambeau, hallowed by thy arm. The Bowl will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist