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  • Gordon Pike avatar

    I Was Just Thinking Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 13, 2019
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    As James points out, there are two kinds of wisdom: Godly wisdom (from above) and worldly wisdom. True wisdom is a gift from God and what we are doing with it today is not how God intended us to use it.

    As many of you have probably heard before, the Greeks had three different words to describe three different kinds of love: “Eros” … where we get our English word “erotic” from. It denotes a sexual sort of love. “Agape” … denotes a spiritual or unconditional type of love … usually used to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Was Blind But Now I See

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 11, 2020
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    There is more to sight than seeing.

    Was Blind but now I See: An Exposition of John 9 John 9 is a drama presented in several scenes. It is a literal story of a man who had been born blind. It is important to see this. However, even a real story can speak beyond itself. In this way, it speaks to us in symbolic language as well. There ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When Jesus Enters Our Lives Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 16, 2020
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    When Jesus Enters Our Lives Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – January 12, 2020

    When Jesus Enters Our Lives Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – January 12, 2020 Series #53 / Text: Luke 19:1-10 Intro A belated welcome to the new year….and decade. There is a certain type of grace… an opportunity to for fresh starts. That leads to the slew of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grace In Groaning Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 23, 2020
     | 5,881 views

    If you want to grow in difficult times, get to know God, obey God, and cry out to God if you must; but no matter what, learn and grow from God’s discipline.

    Richard Lee had been the lone police officer in the small town of Croydon, New Hampshire for 20 years. So, two months ago (February 2020), when the local board decided to outsource their law enforcement needs to the state police, Lee walked out, disgusted. He also walked out in his underwear. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What Do You Truly Love In The Midst Of Covaid-19

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 25, 2020
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    Our circumstances may have changed, but the issue before is still the same as Jesus asked Peter, "Do You Love Me More Than These?"

    What Do You Truly Love? John 14:23-27 John 21:1-14 Do you love your favorite food? Do you love going on vacation? Do you love your car? Do you love your pet? Do you love your children? Do you love your parents? Do you love your job? Do you love ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Secret Of Contentment Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 8, 2017
     | 5,418 views

    Don't want what your neighbor has. Instead, want your own mate and a real relationship with the Living God.

    When Kevin Miller’s brother, Dean, was six years old, one of his teeth fell out. He took that precious little treasure and put it under his pillow, expecting something in return. When he woke up the next morning, the Tooth Fairy had brought him a quarter. A few weeks later, another tooth fell ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Your House Is The Lord's House-1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 20, 2017
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    1of ? The author of Ps. 127 compels the reader, & singer of these truths, to ensure the heritage of the Lord’s house. Every successful ‘house’ is built & maintained by the Lord. Your house is the Lord’s house when...

    YOUR HOUSE IS The LORD's HOUSE-I—Psalm 127:1-5 Attention: Building (God’s) House If you want to ‘build’ something correctly, you need a plan. Some of you may have built houses before...But have you ever built a house without a plan or a blueprint? What would happen if you decided to wing it? You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing Old Gracefully Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 22, 2017
     | 7,642 views

    Pass the tests of life when you revel in your losses, receive Christ into your heart, and take responsibility for your own sin.

    Richard S. Halverson, the former U.S. Senate Chaplain, used to challenge people with the following image: You're going to meet an old man [or woman] someday down the road – ten, thirty, fifty years from now – waiting there for you. You'll be catching up with him [or her]. What kind of old man [or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    It Takes Faith (Part Eight) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 14, 2017
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    Moses-the one who challenged Pharaoh and delivered the Israelites out of Egypt. The great leader of the nation of Israel in the desert wanderings. Although these are the things Moses is best known for, he exhibited faith before he became Israel's leader.

    IT TAKES FAITH (part eight) Hebrews 11:23-26 Now we come to Moses-the one who challenged Pharaoh and delivered the Israelites out of Egypt. The great leader of the nation of Israel in the desert wanderings. Although these are the things Moses is best known for, there was much going on in the life ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rise Up In Resurrection Power

    Contributed by James May on Aug 26, 2017
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     | 22,776 views

    God desires to send revival, spiritual awakening, Holy Ghost Fire. It's time that the church arises in resurrection power through the power of the Holy Ghost and takes superiority over the forces of darkness and pulls down his strongholds. Yes, it's time

    Rise Up in Resurrection Power Sunday, August 20, 2017 By Rev. James May In everything that happens in life there are lessons to be learned. Whether we learn them or not depends upon what we choose as our point of focus. We can zero in the circumstances around us such as tragedy, danger, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Light Living - Being A Person Of Light!

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 29, 2017
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     | 14,232 views

    1. People of Light are People of Love 2. People of Light don't Adopt Lifestyles of Darkness 3. People of Light Wear God's Armor of Light

    Scripture: Romans 13:8-14 (Call to worship - Psalm 149) Theme: Light Living - Being a Person of Light 1. People of Light are People of Love 2. People of Light don't Adopt Lifestyles of Darkness 3. People of Light Wear God's Armor of Light INTRO: Grace and peace from God our ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Bibliology - The Study Of The Bible Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Aug 30, 2018
     | 4,659 views

    This message summarizes the theology of the Bible.

    Monthly Doctrinal Series -- Bibliology Introduction The first of each month we have dedicated to a particular aspect of what we believe. So far we have reviewed what we believe about God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, Man and our great Salvation. The Old and New Testaments, inerrant as originally ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Psalm 12 Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 15, 2018
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     | 9,714 views

    The opening words suggest that this psalm is an appeal for help during bad times when evil men dominate. There are times when sin seems rampant, sweeping all before it like a tidal wave.

    March 3, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 12 Title: To the chief Musician. Upon the Sheminith*, A Psalm of David. *Sheminith (eighth), a musical term found in the title of (Psalms 6:1). A similar direction is found in the title of (Psalms 12:1) Comp. 1Chr 15:21. It seems most probable that Sheminith denotes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transformational Worship

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 4, 2018
     | 6,803 views

    If you want to experience life-transformational worship, come to a better altar – the cross of Jesus Christ – with better sacrifices: carry His shame; confess His name; and care for others.

    Joanne Weil describes the time her young son asked what was the highest number she had ever counted to. She didn't know, but she asked about his highest number. It was 5,372. “Oh,” she said. “Why did you stop there?” “Church was over,” he replied. (Mike and Amy Nappa, Bore No More! Group ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Don't Settle

    Contributed by Jeff Poor on Jun 10, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,395 views

    The problem with this crowd is that they are seeking Jesus for the wrong reasons. They’re ready to settle for barley loaves and sardines when Jesus came to give them eternal life. Throughout this narrative, the clear lesson is, “Look beyond the flesh.”

    INTRO Good Morning… Blah blah blah… Stuff around loving John… Reading Keller, go through it a few times a year… And it always gets better… I love looking at the interactions Jesus has with the people in John… What I love is that Jesus gives people what they need, not always what they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational