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  • Ken Pell avatar

    The Counterfeit Kingdom

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 27, 2010
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     | 4,135 views

    By comparing the first four seals of Rev. 6 to Jesus’ model prayer in Matthew 6, the world’s offer of “life” can be seen as a counterfeit to the offer made by God.

    THE COUNTERFEIT KINGDOM Rev. 6:1-18; Matthew 6:9-13 Sermon Objective: By comparing the first four seals of Rev. 6 to Jesus’ model prayer in Matthew 6, the world’s offer of “life” can be seen as a counterfeit to the offer made by God. 1I watched as the Lamb opened the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Made Just Right Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 10, 2010
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     | 3,993 views

    God has made it possible for us to find genuine peace with Him...only and exclusively through Jesus Christ.

    Sermon for CATM – Thanksgiving Service and Banquet – October 10, 2010 – Made Just Right Today is Thanksgiving. A time to pause and, if we’re not in the habit of doing so regularly, reflect with gratitude upon all God’s good gifts. Now one of the keys to living a joyful life is indeed to live ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Works Of ’the Holy Spirit’ Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 15, 2011
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     | 15,698 views

    "If the Holy Spirit was withdrawn from the church today, 95 percent of what we do would go on and no one would know the difference. If the Holy Spirit had been withdrawn from the New Testament church, 95 percent of what they did would stop, and everybody

    Opening illustration: In many Christian circles the Holy Spirit is neglected, forgotten, or misunderstood. The One given to unite the body of Christ is the center of controversy … So often Christian work is so rigidly programmed that it seems we need no longer depend on Him - yet Jesus said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Getting Beyond First Base

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 19, 2009
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     | 5,437 views

    This sermon examines the responsibility of following through on your faith commitment to Jesus Christ.

    Several years ago I attended a t-ball game and observed an interesting behavior. A t-ball player brought the crowd down in laughter. His behavior proved he had more to learn about playing ball. This little guy was excited about the game. He was intent about hitting the ball. He tensed his muscles ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit Of Truth

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,814 views

    The Holy Spirit is alive and well in His Church and available to every believer!

    The Spirit of Truth, John 14:15-31 Introduction When Christina and I lived in Tarpon Springs, Florida, one of our favorite places to visit was the Greek Sponge Docks. We lived on a few blocks away, in fact, and we would often take evening walks past the boats, restaurants, and little shops that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Four Seasons

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jan 7, 2010
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     | 13,082 views

    A Christmas sermon from the angle of Vivaldi's four seasons.

    Poets and artists have always been interested in depicting the seasons of the year. There’s a beauty known only to each season which engages and sparks the imagination to creativity. In 1725, Vivaldi composed his most known work The Four Seasons, the texture of each concerto resembling its ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    True Values: Love Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 7, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,639 views

    Love is the distinguishing characteristic of all true believers.

    True Values: Love Text: 1 Jn. 3:11-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: On December 2001, the “Leaning Tower of Pisa” was finally reopened to the public, after having been closed for almost a dozen years. During that time, engineers completed a 25 million dollar renovation project designed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Peace, Joy And Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Todd Brock on Nov 13, 2008
     | 5,528 views

    In the book of Isaiah, Jesus is called the Prince of Peace. He is called the Righteous One(Acts 3:14). He was said to have had Joy even as He faced the Cross (Hebrews 12:2). If these are indeed traits Jesus has, and if we are to imitate Him, then Peace

    Introduction: In the book of Isaiah, Jesus is called the Prince of Peace (Is. 9:6). He is called the Righteous One (Acts 3:14). He was said to have had Joy even as He faced the Cross (Hebrews 12:2). If these are indeed traits Jesus has, and if we are to imitate Him, then Peace, Righteousness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Content Church Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 84 ratings
     | 30,348 views

    Churches can refuse to face the reality of their spiritual condition before God. Forms & traditions can replace God’s presence and power. God here show the way out & the way back.

    Revelation 3:1-6 The CONTENT CHURCH [Matthew 22:1-14] Churches can refuse to face the reality of their spiritual condition before God. Forms and traditions can become so ingrained that they continue on and become void of Holy Spirit power. Good actions and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Promises His Blessing

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Jun 21, 2016
     | 12,603 views

    Our God is still in the business of keeping His promises

    God Promises His Blessing Psalm 29 The title of today’s sermon is God Promises His Blessing We are going to be looking at Psalm 29 What is a promise? The dictionary says a promise is a declaration or assurance that one will do a particular thing Or that a particular thing will happen It is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    A Sinful Woman Anoits Jesus Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 30, 2017
     | 15,883 views

    Jesus was very approachable, by all classes of people, as we shall see in today’s scripture lesson. It is the story of the sinful woman who worshiped Him, at a dinner given in the home of a well-to-do Pharisee.

    Harmony of the Gospels -AD 28- Galilee (22) A Sinful Woman Anoits Jesus Luke 7:36-50, John 12:1-8 Jesus was very approachable, by all classes of people, as we shall see in today’s scripture lesson. It is the story of the sinful woman who worshiped Him, at a dinner given in the home of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    How To Pray For The Elections?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 15, 2015
     | 4,390 views

    To show in the bible who to vote for in the coming elections.

    I. EXORDIUM: Who are you vote in this coming elections? The man who fears GOD, and is a believer. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/Unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show in the bible who to vote for in the coming elections. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 25:5 (Amplified Bible) Take away the wicked from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    The Belt Of Truth And The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 16, 2015
     | 6,761 views

    EPHESIANS 6 IS THE MOST DETAILED ACCOUNT OF PAUL’S TEACHING CONCERNING THE SPIRITUAL ARMOR OF GOD. EACH PIECE IS WOVEN INTO THE FRAMEWORK OF ANOTHER AND IT PROPERLY APPLIED, WILL GIVE THE CHRISTIAN SOLDIER MULTIPLE LEVELS OF PROTECTION WHEN ENGAGED IN SPIRITUAL CONFLICT.

    THE ARMOR OF GOD: PART ONE THE BELT OF TRUTH AND THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS EPHESIANS 6:14 WE HAVE BEEN STUDYING PAUL’S TEACHING ON SPIRITUAL WARFARE, AND HAVE, OVER THE LAST FEW WEEKS BEEN CONCENTRATING ON THE FIRST THREE VERSES OF THIS PASSAGE. WE NEED TO UNDERSTAND THAT WHEN WE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    Swearing Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jul 18, 2016
     | 7,081 views

    Let your Yes be yes, and your no, no

    everything. By this time I was hiding behind my monitor quaking red-faced. I started to type, "Leave me alone!" They both jumped back, silenced. "What?!" exclaimed the teacher. I typed, "I said leave me alone!" The kid got real upset. "I didn't do anything to it, I swear!" It was all I could do to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Our Survival Kit Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 12, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,208 views

    In this section of Philippians, Paul points them toward three important Christ-like characteristics that are vital for us to survive and to thrive.

    Introduction: A. Let’s imagine for a moment that your airplane has gone down in the middle of the ocean. 1. You find yourself floating in a life raft designed for survival. 2. You immediately and frantically search for the survival kit that is usually provided in a life raft, and you are relieved ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ