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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Ark Baptism Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 24, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,662 views

    Baptism is a ritual that points in several directions.

    Ark Baptism (I Peter 3:20b-22) 1. When it comes to church, some people cannot stay put. One balmy day in the South Pacific, a navy ship espied smoke coming from one of three huts on an uncharted island. ?Upon arriving at the shore they were met by a shipwreck survivor. He said, "I’m so glad ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    It's Accounting Time

    Contributed by Carlton Coon on Oct 12, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,573 views

    End of Year message to help evaluate where the church is at

    It’s Accounting Time I. The end of the year is a time of fiscal and financial accountability for many organizations. Over the next few weeks accountants will be poring over the records of the past year’s business. Business owners will examine the business plan for ’96 and compare it to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Servant Church Loves Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,231 views

    If the Servant Church models itself after Jesus Christ who ultimately taught us what a servant is: then the Servant Church must love God, it must love the children of God, and it must keep His commandant to love.

    A Servant Church Loves I John 5: 1-5 “We Love the Children of God” Verse 2: By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments.” Hear Paul’s poem: I may speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but if I have no love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Want To Shoot My Kids!

    Contributed by David Diyanni on Jun 29, 2008
     | 3,487 views

    Happy Father’s Day. Sometimes our kids do drive us crazy, but if we keep our focus as dads, the day will come when we will launch them out into the world. Let’s give them a good shot!

    I want to shoot my kids!!! Bring arrows Introduction In honor of Father’s day today I would like to take a look at Psalm 127:1-5 So if I am reading this correctly as fathers we should all want to “Shoot our children!!!” Now I know that can be understood several different ways and I don’t want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    Friends And Fountains

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Oct 28, 2008
     | 2,853 views

    Death, through our eyes, is ‘the end’. Death is not the grand finale called “THE END”. It is the 2nd DVD to the story!

    FRIENDS & FOUNTAINS St. John 11 (Selected verses) It is wonderful to have friends. I hope you all have at least one good friend and wish that for you. We can share our hearts with friends and they understand us like no one else can. Jesus had three such friends. He travelled a lot and didn’t own ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Get Fat: Faithful Series

    Contributed by Kelly Fellows on Jun 9, 2010
     | 7,735 views

    God's method of promoting leaders

    I love FAT people!!! ➢ I am always looking to be around FAT people because I know God blesses FAT people. ➢ I want to be FAT ➢ Did you know that FAT people have a better reputation in their community ➢ Did you know that FAT people are more successful and get better ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Gift Of The Apostle Series

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jul 2, 2011
     | 5,970 views

    In what sense is the ministry of the Apostle active in the Church of today? In which ways is this different to that of the Apostles of the New Testament? There is a ministry today in the Church that can be described as apostolic, even if distinct from t

    15.5.11 THE APOSTOLIC MINISTRY -- ROM 10:1-15 'First apostles' INTRO RECAP. Last Sunday we did what we called a mini-consultancy. Bill has all the data and is working on it, but it will be a while before we can get back to you with what it all means. I began by stating that: The church is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Unaccepted Message Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,818 views

    The people who lived at the time of Jeremiah could not accept his message. Many people who heard Jesus preach could not accept his words. Today people, including ourselves, find it difficult to believe in a god of steadfast and overwhelming love.

    Jeremiah 11:18-20 “An Unaccepted Message” INTRODUCTION One of the most challenging jobs, or callings, is that of a prophet of change. Certainly, the Old Testament prophets, like Jeremiah, realized the enormity and difficulty of their task. Jeremiah lived in the seventh century B.C., and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Happened To Epiphany?

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 4, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,860 views

    The Epiphany, Jan. 6th is about God’s revelation of himself in flesh in the person of Jesus to the Magi. The sermon deals with "reactions" to the baby Jesus and the adult Jesus, his words and resurrection.

    In Jesus Holy Name January 7, 2007 Epiphany Matthew 2:1-3 Redeemer “What Happened to Epiphany?” Yesterday was January 6th, the 12th Day of Christmas. How many of you missed our Epiphany worship service last night? You missed it? It wasn’t in the bulletin? ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus: Rez And The Life

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Apr 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,273 views

    This message is an Easter sermon about Jesus as the REz and the Life. How not only was He risen from the dead but He raised Lazarus from the dead to show us who He is and what He wants to do in our lives, even now!

    Who is this Jesus? John 11:17-44 Intro.: A. As we celebrate Easter there is a lot of things that come to mind: Eggs, Spring time, kids, candy, and of course we also think about Jesus.! B. Today’s passage is one that we learn a lot about Jesus. It is an account where Jesus is learns about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    "Touch And Go"

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,114 views

    We have a tendancy to lead people to Christ then forget to do the rest.

    Biblical Text: Acts 16:9-15 and Psalm 67 “And on the sabbath we went out of the city by a river side, where prayer was wont to be made; and we sat down, and spake unto the women which resorted thither. And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wise Dads

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 6, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,261 views

    Wise dads know how to lean on God, lead their family, and to give them love.

    Wise Dads Dorn Ridge June 17, 2012 (Portions of this message are based on an article of same name by Shawn McMullen in The Lookout June 21, 2009) Father’s Day reminds me of many things for which I'm thankful. I'm thankful for a heavenly Father who loves and cares for me. I'm thankful for an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Back To Square One: Rediscovering The Mission Of Jesus The Savior

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 9, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,383 views

    God is calling us back to square one: rediscovering the mission of Jesus the Saviour, who came to seek and save the lost. This is our mission!

    BACK TO SQUARE ONE #1: REDISCOVERING THE MISSION OF JESUS THE SAVIOUR INTRO TO TOPIC: Why do we exist as a church? Why is it that after we became Christians, God didn’t take us to Heaven right away? What is it He has left us on the Earth to do? CHALLENGE: Woke up at 5 am with a sense of urgency ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    In Him, We Live Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 27,904 views

    Christ is not just necessary for salvation... If we truly know Who Christ is, then we know that He is necessary for our very existence!

    Sunrise Service 2014 “In Him We Live” Acts 17:28 Illustration: “One Dead and One Alive” There was once a Muslim in Africa who converted to Christianity, much to the dismay of his Muslim community. Some of his friends asked him, 'Why have you become a Christian?' He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What's Love Got To Do With It?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 22, 2015
     | 4,382 views

    Love is all that because all that matters is love.

    Love him who tells you your faults in private. It is easier to guard a sack full of fleas than a girl in love. Love does not pay attention to dignity. - (Jewish Proverbs) Gen_29:20 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel; and they seemed unto him but a few days, for the love he had to her. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist