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  • C. Scott Ghan avatar

    Visualize Your Resurrec

    Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on May 4, 2014
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    Sometimes God give me visions --shows me images and speaks at the same time. This one was humorous and self-deprecating --about rising from the death of our failures and sins to the life and calling God has for us.

    TITLE: Visualize Your Resurrection 04-28-2014 Read Romans 6:1-11 in in its entirety as the service begins TEXT: 1 Corinthians 11:1 1Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ. Romans 6:1-11 Well then, should we keep on sinning so that God can show us more and more of his wonderful ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    New Years The Star Of Hope

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014
     | 3,597 views

    If we hold on to God… to His wisdom and His power… Then we will succeed in this coming year. And we will be able to grab a hold of everything God wants us to have.

    In a few short days at 11:59 pm, over one billion people • All across the world will be watching as the “ball” drops in New York City’s Times Square. • That got me wondering about the history of the New Year’s Eve “ball” • And what I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Worry

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014
     | 11,310 views

    We need to release the regrets of yesterday, Refuse the fears of tomorrow and receive instead, the peace of today.

    Worry Death was walking toward a city one morning and a man asked, "What are you going to do?" "I’m going to take 100 people," Death replied. "That’s horrible!" the man said. "That’s the way it is," Death said. "That’s what I do." The man hurried to warn everyone he could ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Whispers In The Wilderness Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014
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     | 12,161 views

    The most amazing thing is that Elijah was the greatest of all the prophets and had the most effective ministry and yet, he reaches a point where the burdens and challenges become too much for him

    The Wilderness Experience I Kings 19:1-5, 11b-12 Today’s Scripture is about Elijah the Prophet. He ministered from 873 BC to 832 BC in response to actions of King Ahab and Queen Jezebel. Elijah’s ministry was closely linked to Ahab and Jezebel who was the daughter of the King of Sidon. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Where One Life Ends And Another Begins Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2014
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     | 12,690 views

    the cross is not just a symbol we look to or place our faith in, it is also a way of life for those who choose to follow Jesus. The word crux is defined as, “a vital, basic or pivotal point.” It’s the moment when everything changes,

    Where One Life Ends and Another Begins Mark 8:34-38 Lent is a season of preparation and reflection on our lives of following Jesus but more than anything, it is a journey to the cross. In the time of Jesus, the word for cross in Latin was, “crux” and was the ultimate symbol of shame ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What The Bible Says About Sex, And How To Obey It

    Contributed by Ken Henson on May 18, 2014
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     | 4,830 views

    a description of what the Bible says about sex, along with some practical advise about how to obey what God commands

    What the Bible Says about Sex 1. THE ORIGIN of SEX God’s first commandment to human beings was “be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth”-a commandment to Adam and Eve to have sexual relations and make lots of kids who, in turn, are to have lots of kids. This is stated by God ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Remember What He Has Done

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 29, 2014
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     | 48,910 views

    Joshua erected 2 pillars from stones of Jordan's riverbed as a memorial of what God had done for Israel. As we look at Israel's memorial stones we too should be remember what He has done for us.

    Remember What He Has Done Joshua 4:1-9 Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service of the United States of America. It is observed every year on the last Monday of May and originated following the Civil War to commemorate the Union ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Pentecost: A Pouring Out” Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jun 17, 2014
     | 6,007 views

    The pouring out of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost was promised and portrayed in the Old Testament.

    "Pentecost: A Pouring Out” Acts 2:14-21 OUTLINE: I. Old Testament Pouring Out 1. Water (1 Sam. 7:6)- turn to God in repentance. 2. Dust or Dirt- (2 Sam 20:15, Isa. 37:33, Jer. 6:6, Ezek 4:2) 3. God’s Wrath: (Isa 42:25)- Points to the bowls in Revelation. 4. Oil- consecrated ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Story- Chapter 22 Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 3, 2014
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     | 5,556 views

    The whole Old testament was pointing to one person! Jesus!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Now we are in the New Testament. I hope that you gained some insights from our study of The Story through the Old Testament! • Today we begin our New Testament journey through The Story with the birth of THE King! • The birth of Jesus was predicted ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Deacon In The Church

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 11, 2014
     | 8,961 views

    What does it mean to be a deacon?

    Within the New Testament Church, there are only two offices for which we receive a list of qualifications. First, is the office of the Elder. There are multiple Greek words which are used for this office including presbuteros and episcopas, but they are all speaking of the same office. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Brave New Love Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2014
     | 4,774 views

    Loving God's way is courageous and dangerous.

    • Bible’s definition of love, not an emotion, but a choice and commitment. • God is calling you to a brave new love because God is calling you to a brave new life. • God wants to unchain you, free you from the restraints that prevent you from fully surrendering to Him and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Have You Been With Jesus

    Contributed by Michael Cotie on Mar 13, 2014
     | 7,021 views

    When Peter and John were called before the Sanhedrin we are told this one thing they perceived , "They had been with Jesus."

    Title: Have you been with Jesus, Portions taken for messages from Jerry Shirley and Kenneth Trent on Sermon Central. Introduction: As we sit in the breeze way we are sometimes watching vehicles go by the church. One might pass being really clean another with mud all over it. We can say the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Assurance

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 23, 2014
     | 7,877 views

    A sermon to correct distorted views about God.

    "Blessed Assurance" Psalms 103:19-22 Psalm 103:19 The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all. 20 Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word. 21 Bless ye the LORD, all ye his hosts; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Apostles Study Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 1, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,859 views

    Today we'll begin a study about the APOSTLES, what were the requirements to be an Apostle? There are some people today that call them selves apostles, but as we're about to see, no one today meets these requirements.

    #1~ APOSTLES: INTRODUCTION 12-7-13 Today we'll begin a study about the APOSTLES, what were the requirements to be an Apostle? There are some people today that call them selves apostles, but as we're about to see, no one today meets these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Fear Gets A Chokehold Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 7, 2014
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     | 6,986 views

    Another message from the life of David.

    DAVID—A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART 07—WHEN FEAR GETS A CHOKEHOLD TEXT: 1 Samuel 20:1-3 1 Samuel 20:1-3 KJV And David fled from Naioth in Ramah, and came and said before Jonathan, What have I done? what is mine iniquity? and what is my sin before thy father, that he seeketh my ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal