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  • Mark Elkins avatar

    A Time To Be Festive Series

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 27, 2011
     | 4,949 views

    Modified from Rick Warren's book, The Purpose of Christmas

    THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS A TIME TO BE FESTIVE! 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Father’s Provision For Purification Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 3, 2011
    based on 28 ratings
     | 19,886 views

    In response to repentance & faith in Jesus, God cleanses you both inside & out. Sorrow over sin is not an end in itself. Those who repent & follow God find He revives the heart of the contrite & blots out their sins.

    ZECHARIAH 13: 1-6 THE FATHER’S PROVISION FOR PURIFICATION Following the great outpouring of the Spirit who brings spiritual illumination, recognition of the Crucified One, and the resulting sorrow of repentance (12:10-14), the Spirit then brings cleansing. Sorrow over sin is not an end in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Make Disciples Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 5, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,365 views

    The First Adam was given a commandment to create life. The Second Adam has given us the commandment to create eternal life in the hearts of all those around us. So as we go, as we teach, as we baptize, we are making disciples.

    All authority is given to Jesus. This gives Him the right to command whatever He likes. • He could have pronounced final judgment on the earth right then. • He could have called down those 12 legions of angels to enact vengeance on a fallen and rebellious humanity. • ...read more

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    Follow Me As I Follow Jesus Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 10, 2012
     | 6,636 views

    Leadership, example, disciple making

    FOLLOW THE LEADER 1 Thess. 1:1-10 (p 835) Oct. 7, 2012 INTRODUCTION: If you didn’t know this…I want to inform you that there is a Presidential election taking place next month on the 13th….WHAT!!! You mean you already knew?!!!! And yes I believe it’s important ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Unsearchable Riches Of Christ, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 14, 2012
     | 5,356 views

    God’s specific grace should be employed and sharpened.

    Outline I. Introduction II. Transition a. Focus: “This grace was given” b. CIT: God gives specific graces to His children. c. CIS: God’s specific grace should be employed and sharpened. III. Exposition a. God gives saving grace through faith, foundational grace. He shows His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Mary Chose The Necessary Part

    Contributed by David Tack on Oct 17, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,235 views

    Many today find Christ in their knowledge (or service) but having very little room for Jesus in their busy and hectic lives: that is in heart (in worship).

    Mary Chose the Necessary Part Text Passage: Luke 10:38-42- (38) Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. (39) And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. (41) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Steps In

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 12, 2013
     | 28,543 views

    A sermon that details a series of miracles from Jesus ministry and the reaction of those who were involved.

    "When God Steps In!" Mark 5:1-20 Mark 5:1 And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes. 2 And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit, 3 Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living With Nothing To Fear

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 12, 2013
     | 5,181 views

    When we live faithfully as followers of Christ we have nothing to fear at His return.

    Is Today the Day? The End Times is a hot ticket... always has been and likely will be until the end. We are inundated with Apocalypse scenarios… most recently film goers can catch Surviving a Zombie Apocalypse and currently you can catch TV episodes of Doomsday Castle, along with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hope For A Better Life Series

    Contributed by Charles Forshee on Aug 17, 2013
     | 6,508 views

    Messages to improve our lives.

    "Getting MORE out of Life" "HOPE for a Better Life" Open your Bibles to 1 Peter 3 this morning.... ...and while you're turning there.....I want to quote a Very Familiar Verse in John 10 Jesus said in John 10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I ...read more

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    Liberty In Jesus Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 15, 2012
     | 10,201 views

    Jesus said " So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free." This sermon teaches on 9 freedoms that we have in Christ.

    This month I have been talking about our rights to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”. I have also made the comment that we are not truly independent but very much dependent on God, our potter. Today I want to discuss “liberty”. We will begin by looking at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Lay It Down And "Leave It There!"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 11, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,750 views

    Everything he had; *all his hopes *all his desires *all his dreams and ambitions *everything he possessed, everything he ever hoped to be, he placed in the hands of God

    Lay it Down, And Leave it There! 1st Chronicles 4:5-8 NKJ 5. And Ashhur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah.  6. Naarah bore him Ahuzzam, Hepher, Temeni, and Haahashtari. These were the sons of Naarah.  7. The sons of Helah were Zereth, Zohar, and Ethnan;  8. and Koz begot Anub, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Hidden Word

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 14, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,546 views

    Knowing God's Word can make all the difference in our lives. A sermon delivered in preparation for Vacation Bible School.

    The Hidden Word Psalm 119:9-16 July 11, 2004 As a child growing up in Chatham, Louisiana, summers were reserved for two things. Little League baseball and Vacation Bible School. Both were the extent of my summer activities because that was all there was to do. I went to church camp a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Come To Jesus: Matthew 15:21-39

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 19, 2012
    based on 15 ratings
     | 21,518 views

    Many people come to Jesus for different reasons. From Matt.15:21-39 we can see that these individuals and the crowd come to Jesus with Persistence, with Preference and with Possessions.

    There are many people who come to Jesus for different reasons. We can see at least one principle from each of them from Matthew 15:21-39. They come to Jesus with: 1. Persistence 2. Preference 3. Possessions All of them have something in common – a need is brought to Jesus, and Jesus meets the ...read more

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  • AKINSANYA ADUBI avatar

    Stay Awake To Stay Alive

    Contributed by Akinsanya Adubi on Aug 30, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 28,451 views

    It is vey good to pray in the night, either alone or with other believers or with members of the church. There are many benefits of praying all night long.

    STAY AWAKE TO STAY ALIVE Luke 6:6-16”1Now it happened on another Sabbath, also, that He entered the synagogue and taught. And a man was there whose right hand was withered. 7 So the scribes and Pharisees watched Him closely, whether He would heal on the Sabbath, that they might find an ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    In The Middle Of It

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 29, 2012
    based on 32 ratings
     | 54,521 views

    No matter what we are going through, God will be right there In The Middle Of It to care for us and take care of us through it all. There is great value to being In The Middle of It and lessons to be learned.

    TITLE: IN THE MIDDLE OF IT SCRIPTURE: II SAMUEL 23:12 Late last year a song came out and quickly hit the top of the Gospel charts. The song is entitled IN THE MIDDLE. It reminds us of the importance of how we are to respond and behave when we are going through various trials this life has to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist