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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Nearer My God To Thee Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 29, 2009
    based on 57 ratings
     | 60,783 views

    The "Holy Place" was the ultimate place of worship for Old Testament Priests. What was it about the furniture in this room that God wanted to teach us?

    OPEN: One Sunday morning an old cowboy entered a church just before services were to begin. Although the old man and his clothes were spotlessly clean, he wore jeans, a denim shirt and boots that were very worn and ragged. In his hand he carried a worn out old hat and an equally worn out bible. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Turn Around Or Turn Out Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 30, 2009
     | 5,188 views

    Dramatic monologue as if Paul were speaking: a farewell address, focused largely on Philippians, but drawing from much of the Pauline literature. A play on Paul’s name: Pray, Avoid, Understand, Love.

    Paul, servant of the Gospel, to all the saints in Gaithersburg: grace to you and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy for all of you, because of your sharing in the gospel from the first day until now. I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christmas Beatitude

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Dec 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,731 views

    It’s the 9th beatitude; the Christmas beatitude. We never hear it from Jesus’ lips but from Paul’s pen. What is it? It’s Acts 20:35!

    This past week my wife Nicole and I were out finishing some last minute Christmas shopping. I was driving and she was riding in the passenger seat. All of a sudden, out of nowhere my wife blurts out, “It’s more blessed to give than to receive.” She said, “I love giving way more than receiving. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fools And Really Wise Guys

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Dec 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,261 views

    There are two types of people: foolish people and wise people. Even that first Christmas had their fools and wise men.

    Matthew 2:1-12 Fools and Really Wise Guys! Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Family Matters I: Honoring God In Our Relationships Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,435 views

    The more the church knows how to please the Lord in all our relationships, the better we will be able to help one another (and others) grow closer to God. [INCLUDES MESSAGE FROM ROBIN OPPERMAN]

    Family Matters: Honoring God in our Relationships Ephesians 5:21-33 Intro: In Ephesians 5:8&10 Paul says, “Live as children of light” and “Find out what pleases the Lord.” Well, one thing that pleases the Lord is when His people love one another and honor one another. People who belong to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    He’s Got You Covered Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 19,298 views

    No matter how hard our enemy fights against us, God will take care of us if we will trust in Him.

    He’s Got You Covered Acts 23:12-35 Intro: One of the things we start hearing a lot about around election time is health coverage. Some say that the government should guarantee health coverage for every citizen. Others say that every employer should be required to provide health coverage for all ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Will Dwell Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,736 views

    Concluding sermon of a series which sees the final verse as a statement of confidence and contentment in the shepherd.

    Recently a teacher, a garbage collector, and a lawyer wound up together at the Pearly Gates. St. Peter informed them that in order to get into Heaven, they would each have to answer one question. St. Peter Address the teacher and asked, “What was the name of the ship that crashed into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Better Than Looking Good Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,863 views

    We make Christ known when we practice exceeding righteousness... when our attitudes, thoughts, words and actions all reflect the spirit of Christ.

    Title: Being Better than Looking Good Text: Matthew 5:21-26 Thesis: We make Christ known when we practice an exceeding righteousness… when our attitudes, thoughts, words and actions all reflect the spirit of Christ. Epiphany Series: Encountering Christ in Epiphany • On the Sixth Sunday after ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Good And Beautiful God: God Is Good Series

    Contributed by Scott Walker on Jun 3, 2011
     | 9,242 views

    The world's narrative about God is that God is an "Angry God" seeking to destroy us if we get out of line. But Jesus tells us that God is good and just. When we see the final picture, we will be amazed at how good and just God is.

    “The Good & Beautiful God: God Is Good” John 9:1-6 January 23rd, 2011 "Neither this man nor his parents sinned," said Jesus, "but this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in his life.  As long as it is day, we must do the work of him who sent me. Night is coming, when ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What Is God Like

    Contributed by Jason Tesser on Apr 14, 2009
     | 3,774 views

    Have you ever wondered what God is really like? Learn from the Word of God what He is truly like.

    The Ultimate Question What is God Like? Isaiah 40 Introduction: Our text for this morning is Isaiah 40. Let us read the first 11verses. NAS Isaiah 40:1 "Comfort, O comfort My people," says your God. 2 "Speak kindly to Jerusalem; And call out to her, that her warfare has ended, That her iniquity ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Collins avatar

    Iworship Part 2: Who Iworship Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,311 views

    True worship always transcends personal preferences to focus on Jesus.

    iWorship Part 2: Who iWorship Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that confess his name.” -Hebrews 13:15 Icebreaker: Did you that our view of God determine our approach to Him? I’ve got some copies of some kids’ letters to God here ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Denying Jesus

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,125 views

    Discussion of Peter’s boldness in telling Jesus he would stand by Him, his subsequent denials of Jesus, and how we do the same thing sometimes...

    Denying Jesus Matthew 26:31-35, 69-75; John 21:15-17 July 26, 2009 Me/We: I had originally planned to bring another message about that Last Supper, when Jesus instituted the sacrament of Communion. But the more I actually worked on the message, the more I felt like God was telling me I needed ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Taking The Ho Hum Out Of Heaven Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 25, 2009
     | 4,142 views

    A clear glimpse of the heaven God has promised will stir us with anticipation of the future and change the way we live in the present.

    Title: Taking the Ho Hum Out of Heaven Text: Revelation 21:1-5 Thesis: A clear glimpse of the heaven God has promised will stir us with anticipation of the future and change the way we live in the present. Series: The Bible in 90 Days Whole Church Challenge In the first chapter of the bible God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    There'll Always Be An Egypt

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 27, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,763 views

    We are either dreamers or detractors, but God will use both. Whatever is worth doing begins as a dream; and the dreamers redeem the detractors. There will always be ministry to do.

    The world is made up of two kinds of people. The dreamers and the detractors. Dreamers and detractors. Dreamers look at the world as it is, and see new possibilities. Detractors look at the world and see nothing but disaster. Dreamers look at the world as it is and know it can be better. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    House - Part 4 - House Manners Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,929 views

    Is God’s house a building? Does His house have rules, systems, or structure? How can we be His house unless we know?

    House “House Manners” I. Introduction I told you in the very first message of this series that each natural house has its own set of rules. It has its own structure and set up. I also told you that it is essential for you to be a productive member of that house to know those house rules. So I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal