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  • Don Emmitte avatar

    Religion Without Reality Series

    Contributed by Don Emmitte on Aug 11, 2014
     | 7,029 views

    Many people seem to be content to trust their own efforts and religious practices to make them acceptable before God. We need to be aware that religious activities are only good when they express an inner reality.

    Religion Without Reality Romans 2:17-29 Romans Series (Part 6) Sermon by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries Take Your Bibles Please… But if you call yourself a Jew and rely on the law and boast in God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living An Abundant Life

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 11, 2014
     | 28,160 views

    One might think living an abundant life would be about having a surplus of money, things, power, etc. But the abundant life that Jesus promises in John 10:10 is not about that. Let's see what living an abundant life in Christ is all about.

    LIVING AN ABUNDANT LIFE 1) Jesus came to offer us the fullness of life. John 10:10, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” Jesus starts out by talking about the thief-who is Satan. And Jesus reveals what Satan ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Secret To Greatness Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 12, 2014
     | 6,970 views

    We’ve been through the desert temptation, witnessed the calling of Matthew, the return of the Rabbi. . . This message takes us to about 14 days from the crucifixion.

    THE SECRET TO GREATNESS Mark 10.32-45 Lenten Message April 6, 2014 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL A We’ve been through the desert temptation, witnessed the calling of Matthew, the return of the Rabbi. . . 1 This message takes us to about 14 days from the crucifixion. a He’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Heart Of The Father - A Fathers Day Message Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 13, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 30,775 views

    An exposition of the story of the Prodigal Son

    The heart of The Father This morning I want us to consider the well known parable of the prodigal son. It’s the story about a younger son who leaves his father behind An older son who didn’t understand what relationship to the father is all about. And the focus of the story is on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Carols By Candlelight Christmas Service Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 14, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,263 views

    A service outline with readings and suggested songs for a Carols by Candlelight Christmas Service

    CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT SERVICE PLAN, READINGS AND COMMENTS A warm Welcome to our Carols by Candlelight Service. We are glad you are with us and pray that you will enjoy being here tonight. A quick safety announcement before we begin: If the candles set the church on fire - fire exits are to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Worthy Is The Lamb

    Contributed by Glenn Dale Pease on Aug 29, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,450 views

    Rev. 5 is the worthy chapter of the book. Out of 7 uses of the word in Revelation, 4 of them are here in this chapter, and they all refer to Jesus as the Lamb of God who died for the salvation of a lost world.

    WORTHY IS THE LAMB Based on Rev. 5:1-14 By Pastor Glenn Pease Colonel John Howard was ordered to retreat in the Revolutionary War. But as he did, the British started to charge, and he decided to surprise them. He ordered his men to attack. They did and won a smashing victory for which he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sovereign And Shepherd

    Contributed by Peter Scott on Jan 2, 2014
     | 4,400 views

    To a people then who appear to be staring into the abyss of defeat and exile, Isaiah comes with words to comfort - to tell them that God has not abandoned them.

    Isaiah 40.1-11 Sovereign and Shepherd If you know Charles Dickens novel Little Dorritt you will remember that the story revolves around the experience of Amy Dorritt and her father who is living in Marshallsea prison. Like many people in Victorian England, Little Dorritt’s father had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Word Series

    Contributed by Joe Tilton on Jan 3, 2014
     | 7,384 views

    What is "The" word? What is it that glues the universe together? Science? This one is the basic of basics. For Jan 5.

    Message January 5, 2014 The Word A young girl who was writing a paper for school came to her father and asked, “Dad, what is the difference between anger and exasperation?” The father replied, “It’s mostly a matter of degree. Let me show you what I mean.” With ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Our Present Sufferings Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 3, 2014
    based on 84 ratings
     | 46,531 views

    Paul tells us why we must not let our present suffering get us down. 1- We recognize that suffering is a part of this world 2- We relish our hope of something better 3- We receive help for our weaknesses

    INTRO.- Our present sufferings. ILL.- An old man goes to his doctor and says, "I don't think my wife's hearing is as good as it used to be. What should I do?" The doctor replies, "Try this test to find out for sure. When your wife is in the kitchen doing dishes, stand 15 feet behind her and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Holy Heroes: Spiderman Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 6, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,471 views

    This fun sermon series uses comic-book heroes as modern-day parables, uncovering hidden spiritual messages in the stories of superheroes like Superman, Batman, and Spider-man. Most of these sermons are expository, alliterated and have PowerPoint!

    Holy Heroes: Spider-man Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/17/2013 Good morning and welcome to Blooming Grove. If you are visiting with us today, I hope you feel right at home—like a part of the family. These past several weeks I’ve been preaching about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "Coming Back To The Heart Of Worship"

    Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Jan 7, 2014
     | 18,353 views

    This message looks at the Pharisee and tax collectors attitude toward worship.

    “Coming Back to the Heart of Worship” The Pharisee and the Tax Collector History of the heart of worship. Luke 18:9-14 9 He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with contempt: 10 “Two men went up into the temple to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Gift That Never Stops

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,742 views

    There is a thirst in every heart that can only be satisfied by our Creator. This is seen in John's account of the woman at the well. Like her, we must encounter Jesus in order to satisfy the spiritual thirst we have.

    THE GIFT THAT NEVER STOPS John 4:1-18 The Pharisees heard that Jesus was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John, 2 although in fact it was not Jesus who baptized, but his disciples. 3 When the Lord learned of this, he left Judea and went back once more to Galilee. 4 Now he had to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Expectations Of Ambassadors Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 15, 2014
     | 11,045 views

    We are called to be ministers of reconciliation and ambassadors of Christ; what can we expect as ambassadors?

    Expectations of Ambassadors 2 Cor. 6:1-13 The US presently has appointed around 225 ambassadors throughout the World to represent the interests of our country in those places. Throughout the history of the US, only 8 ambassadors have died while serving, the latest we are all very aware: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Asks For Your Isaac Series

    Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 17, 2014
    based on 10 ratings
     | 86,564 views

    God asked Abraham to lay down his Isaac. His story is an incredible picture of the Cross and how God loved us enough to surrender His Son, Jesus, for our sin. Do we love Him enough to surrender our Isaac today?

    It has been said that Christians are like tea bags……they always do best when they get in hot water. In Genesis chapter 22, we find Abraham in the hottest water of his life as God tries his faith. The Bible teaches three key truths about trials in the life of a believer: 1) Trials come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Purpose Of The Parables

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 19, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,349 views

    Jesus teaches that the purpose of his parables is to reveal or conceal truth.

    Scripture We are studying the life and ministry of Jesus as it has been recorded in The Gospel of Luke. Two main features characterized Jesus’ ministry: teaching and miracles. We have already examined a number of examples of each. Jesus used illustrations masterfully in his teaching. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed