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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    God's Glorious Servant Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 8, 2011
     | 10,302 views

    Jesus came to speak; let’s listen. Jesus came to suffer; let’s trust Him. Jesus came to save; let’s tell the world. And Jesus came to rule; let’s bow before Him, for that’s what true success is all about.

    A few years ago, the Tokyo Times carried a report about a 19-year-old man who was desperate to get to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport. So he hopped a bus and demanded that the driver take him there. He was hijacking the bus, but few of the passengers were concerned. For one thing, the hijacker ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Pride & Prejudice Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 16, 2011
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     | 5,883 views

    Peter came to a point where he was able to overcome his prejudice. This sermon examines how he came to that point, and shares how we can get there, too.

    * "The most segregated house in America is 11:00 on Sunday." * The reality/existence of prejudice in Christianity and the church... * Prejudice in the church takes many forms... * Not a new issue for the church to face: it has existed for almost as long as the church itself * The problem that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Love God Series

    Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Sep 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,853 views

    Most people know too well the responsibilities of the pastor but over look the responsibilities of the church. This series outlines some of theose biblical task and reveals what the church should be doing in the day and age we live. God Bless, Hope this s

    Responsibility Of The Church To Love God Lesson #1 Text: Matt 22:36-38 36 Master, which is the great commandment in the law? 37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. 38 This is the first and great ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spreading The Wealth

    Contributed by Lou Butterfield on Nov 17, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,818 views

    Spreading True Wealth is not about money, politics & power.

    Spreading the Wealth! Have you ever thought about what you would do if you struck it rich? Won the lottery, rich uncle died and left you a fortune? What would you do? Pay off bills, new home, new car, clothes? Expression: ÒFROM RAGS TO RICHES.Ó ThatÕs a common American expression, isnÕt it? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Made To Make A Difference (Acts 3) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 6, 2012
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     | 10,675 views

    This expository sermon series is adapted from Max Lucado's book, Out Live Your Life, and credit for most the series belong to him. Outlines are original. In Acts 3, we learn to Share the Work, See the Wounded, and Serve the Weak.

    Made to Make a Difference: Acts 3 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/3/2011 This series is inspired by and portions adapted from Max Lucado’s Out Live Your Life. The very first followers of Jesus weren’t what you might expect. None of them had any seminary ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    As I Have! Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 29, 2012
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     | 3,948 views

    Commitment to love one another what does that look like? The lesson from the hamburger! Living love and drawing on the sustaining power of Christ Jesus is where it is at.

    As I Have: John 13:34-35. Well over the last wee while we have been looking at a sermon series that I have called ‘from here to there’. It’s been about mentoring. This is the part of a sermon when an officer hopes that some of the congregation have reasonable recall otherwise he may just have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Soldiers For Christ

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on May 9, 2011
     | 6,171 views

    Serving in the Lord's army is a great honor but also includes many responsibilities. Our marching orders are to evangelize the world with the Gospel!

    It was already almost a week ago when the incredible news hit that Osama bin Laden was killed by an elite squad of Navy Seals. We probably never will know the names of these brave men but they are due our thanks and gratitude for risking their lives for the country. We as followers of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Something In Your Eye Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Jun 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,667 views

    How do we relate to people who are outside our church group? It is easy to judge and keep away - but Jesus calls us to a different attitude. We are to be those who keep building relationships no matter what.

    Message What comes to mind when you look at these pictures? (Show a series of photos which would cause people to make some sort of judgement) Ok, keep whatever thoughts you have in mind and let’s read our Scripture passage. Read Matthew 7:1-12 That’s a crunch-time passage isn’t it. Do not judge ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Your Tree Dead ?

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 23, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,362 views

    True Joy for Christians.

    IS YOUR TREE DEAD ? Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. 1. LOVE Is the source of obedience Heb: 13:1Let brotherly love continue. John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Life God Values Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 28, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,993 views

    God wants us to be productive by getting to know Him. He wants us to be strong through His strength to persevere, and He wants us to be grateful for qualifying us for heaven, rescuing us from hell and redeeming us from sin.

    Sandy Y. of Bowmansville, Pennsylvania, talks about a time when her family was doing a devotional that included the story of the Ten Commandments. Her husband asked, “How many commandments did God give to Moses?” Seth, their 5-year-old son, quickly replied, “Too many!” (Sandy Y., Bowmansville, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Team Work Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 7, 2012
     | 6,436 views

    Blessed by God and anointed by the Holy Spirit the Church--the Body of Christ--is called to develop its strength, coordination and endurance in order to lovingly and boldly proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ.

    Ephesians 4:1-16 “Team Work” INTRODUCTION Once we got past the Opening Ceremonies of the Olympics, with the Queen skydiving out of a helicopter and Mr. Bean playing with the London Symphony, our focus has been on the athletes. We had been awed by their strength, coordination and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Stage 3: Sowing Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 1, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,869 views

    The fourth message in the "God’s Plan for Sharing" series. Sowning the seed is important.

    GPS Stage 3: Sowing Galatians 6:7-10 * As a youngster I well remember moving into our new house in Purvis, MS. We had a fairly large backyard as ‘in-town’ back yards go. Every spring my dad would take about 30%-40% of the backyard, break it up with a hand driven plow, row it off, and plant a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Secrets Of The Vine Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Apr 7, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 23,740 views

    What does it mean to "remain" in Christ? The imagery of the Vine and the teaching Jesus gave call us to remain in Him and bear fruit.

    SECRETS OF THE VINE One of the perks of my work is that I get to research all kinds of interesting things. I discovered this week that there is a 240-year-old vine still growing in Hampton Court near London, England. It is the oldest and largest living vine in the world with a root two feet in ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    “beautiful Feet And The Gospel Goal” Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on May 19, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,112 views

    How could Paul have come to the same conclusion as the prophet Isaiah some 700 years before about "beautiful feet"? The "feet" of the Church are to resemble the heavenly "feet" that first stepped onto mountains of Zion, and later were nailed to a cross.

    “Beautiful Feet and the Gospel Goal” Romans 10:9-15 At one time or another, everyone has played the “word association game?” You know how it’s played: one person gives a word and then you spontaneously respond with another word. If we changed the game to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If You Have Run With Footmen...

    Contributed by Christian Curby on Mar 10, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 18,160 views

    God has called us to do hard things! Do we walk away from our relationships including our relationship with God because it gets to challenging? Jeremiah 12:5

    Good afternoon, it is so good to be back with you. I am thankful for all that God is doing in my life and in the life of our church. And so it is great to be with you today. Today I want to share a word with you that I believe God has been stirring in my heart for a while but I think that in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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