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  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    The Wonder Of It All Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 3, 2011
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     | 4,032 views

    Paul looked at the history of Israel and whre others saw no meaning he saw God at work. He knew God had called Israel and that call still held Though a mystery, God's call is effectual.

    “Between the Lines: The Wonder of It All” Romans 11:25-36 A man was determined to read the entire New York City telephone directory – every name and every number. When he was about half way through someone asked him how it was going. He responded, “There’s a whale of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Meanwhile

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 30, 2015
     | 6,298 views

    Hope is why we persevere in a long obedience in the same direction.

    Title: Meanwhile Text: I Corinthians 15:50-58 Thesis: Hope is why we persevere in a long obedience in the same direction. Explanation: In 1980 IVP published Eugene Peterson’s book, “A Long Obedience In The Same Direction.” Thirty-five years ago Peterson had picked up on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What The Bible Says About Hell

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 20, 2014
     | 2,777 views

    1) The Scene (Revelation 20:11-12a), 2) The Summons (Revelation 20:13a) , 3) The Standard (Revelation 20:12b, 13b), and 4) The Sentence (Revelation 20:14-15).

    This week, Skylar Murphy admitted in court that he put together a pipe bomb with a friend last year and planned to blow up a shed in rural Alberta for fun, but forgot the explosive in his bag until he was in line at the Edmonton airport. Screening staff found the device but — in an admitted ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Prayer Matters (Selected Scriptures)

    Contributed by Stanton Winder on Feb 7, 2014
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     | 5,737 views

    The key to healthy prayer is more than a technique; it is a healthy attitude. Let's look at six attitudes that lead to a satisfying and effective prayer life.

    Prayer Attitudes J. C. Ryle once wrote, "If I know anything of a Christian's heart, you are often sick of your own prayers." You go to pray but you can't think of what to say. Or you tell God he's awesome, and a second later you recall that the Honda needs an oil change. You promise God that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Commit To God

    Contributed by Michael Cotie on Oct 13, 2014
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    How we are to fully commit to God, Church and Community based on 1 Samuel 7

    Title: Time to Commit to God Subject: It is time that we see a real commitment to God, church and community. Introduction: Israel ignored God for years, God raised up judges and priest to lead them. There were sporadic times of Revival for them but they were continuously oppressed because they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Beginning (5) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014
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     | 10,127 views

    The last in a series exploring the early chapters of Genesis, this three-point expository sermon reveals the motive, the materials, and the mess made at the Tower of Babel.

    A New Beginning (Part 4) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/4/14 One of my favorite lines from The Wizard of Oz comes after the Scarecrow tells Dorothy, “I haven’t got a brain… just straw.” Dorothy replies, “How can you talk if you haven't got a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Saving Halloween (Updated For 2014)

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014
    based on 9 ratings
     | 18,686 views

    Halloween-a time or Satanic oppression or a strategic opportunity? This sermon debunks the myth that Halloween is intrinsically evil and encourages Christian to shine a light into the darkness by offering a historical, holy, and hands-on perspective.

    Halloween: 2014 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/25/2014 PLAY VIDEO: Halloween Beliefs Collide (sermoncentral) This time of year is unlike any other in many respects. Every shopping center and grocery store is filled with all sorts of candy, costumes and colorful ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Tangible Kingdom – Old Ways, New Ways Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Feb 29, 2016
     | 6,874 views

    learning the ways to live incarnationaly - from Hugh Halter's work, The Tangible Kingdom

    Tangible Kingdom – Old Ways, New Ways Illustration of iron and steel wool – set me on fire God! For God to take us on a new path in this Tangible Kingdom, He needs to remake us. Next week, my son Ken will talk about a new heart that God proposes to give us. The last couple of weeks, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of Hope

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 15, 2015
     | 36,866 views

    We’re going to look at 4 aspects of our Hope in Christ: hope that transforms, is eternal, assists in trial, and that sees what is invisible.

    THE POWER OF HOPE 1 Pet. 1:3-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. We all know about the law of cause and effect. 2. A man arrived at the Pearly Gates where Peter stood waiting to process new arrivals. "Okay," said Peter. "Tell me one thing that you did on earth that was purely unselfish." 3. The man ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Proximity Warning

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 10, 2015
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     | 11,093 views

    Most advanced aircraft have a computerized warning system which warns the pilots when the aircraft is approaching terrain not designated as a landing area. Not only do planes need to be warned of dangerous terrain, but so do Christians.

    PROXIMITY WARNING! Rom. 13:11-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. It was in a country church, that one of the members dozed off to sleep. 2. The preacher said, “Will all those who want to go to heaven, please stand!” Everyone stood except for the slumbering member. 3. After they all sat ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Knock Down, Not Out Series

    Contributed by Russ Adams on Aug 14, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,709 views

    We are call to be faithful, not successful

    August 9, 2015 Church Planting Knocked Down, Not Out Acts 14:8-20 Opening words: In 1858 the Illinois legislature--using an obscure statute--sent Stephen A. Douglas to the U.S. Senate instead of Abraham Lincoln, although Lincoln had won the popular vote. When a sympathetic friend asked Lincoln ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Schooling Grace

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 29, 2013
     | 4,319 views

    A sermon that details the work of schooling grace after true conversion.

    "Schooling Grace" Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; 13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All To The Glory Of God Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 2, 2013
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     | 8,629 views

    In this sermon we examine what it means to worship God with all of our lives, or, to state it slightly differently, to show what it means to do all to the glory of God.

    Scripture For the next three Sundays, I plan to preach on the subject of worship. My purpose in delivering these messages is to help us understand what worship is and also to give a Biblical rationale for our Order of Worship. Today, however, I simply want to lay a foundation for this series on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus Revealed (1) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 28, 2013
     | 5,917 views

    There is no other name in heaven or on earth that is more loved, more revered or more controversial than Jesus. This three-part sermon series answers the question, "Who is Jesus?" by examining three descriptions of Jesus given in Revelation.

    Jesus Revealed: Part 1 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/10/2012 Jesus. There is no other name in heaven or on earth that is more loved, more revered or more controversial than Jesus. At first glance, Jesus’ résumé is rather simple. He never traveled more than a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Glorious Church!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 6, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 37,629 views

    Paul talks about a radiant, glorious church. Just what would it take for us to be a radiant, glorious church? What are the characteristics of a glorious church?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church & gave Himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, and to present her to Himself as a radiant church, without stain or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ