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  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Developing A Vision For Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,486 views

    This is the third sermon from Ruth. It shows how Naomi had a vision and developed a plan which affected her future. Our Purpose Driven Vision is included.

    Developing a Vision for Spiritual Growth Ruth 3:1-3, 18 Review: Chapter one shows Naomi is in a bad situation. She has left her own country, lost her husband, lost her two sons and one of her daughters-in-law left her too. In chapter two we find that Naomi and Ruth had returned to Naomi’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Piety: The Family Virtue Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 15, 2012
     | 3,691 views

    The Christian has special duties to family. This is an important way to image Christ in our lives.

    Monday of 3rd Week in Advent Gaudium et Spes The outpouring of grief around the world over the murder of twenty-six innocent people, twenty of them children, in Connecticut has generated a number of Internet videos featuring one or the other version of the Pie Jesu, a text of the Requiem Mass. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Where Do We Go From Here

    Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Jan 6, 2013
     | 4,077 views

    This message is about the days that we are living in.

    Where Do We Go From Here Matthew 16:18 “And I say also unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” The Greek word for church is “ecclesia” meaning a called out assembly or congregation ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Year Of Favor And Freedom

    Contributed by Darryl Baker on Jan 25, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,333 views

    Ministry Vision Sermon for 2013

    "Early in the spring of 1750, in the village of Juffure, four days upriver from the coast of The Gambia, West Africa, a manchild was born to Omoro and Binta. Forcing forth from Binta's strong young body, he was black as she was, and he was bawling." One day in 1767, while searching for wood to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mars Hill Christians

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 28, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,653 views

    If it is still the Old Rugged Cross and the Blood why be looking for every new thing?

    Acts 17:19-21 19 And they took him, and brought him unto Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new doctrine, whereof thou speakest, is? 20 For thou bringest certain strange things to our ears: we would know therefore what these things mean. 21(For all the Athenians and strangers which were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Always Give Yourself Fully To The Work Of The Lord

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Aug 10, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 25,291 views

    Your labor is not in vain. The resurrection promises and God's mercy motivate you to work for him with courage and passion.

    1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. A month and a half ago a parent of one of our former Lakeside students sent out an email requesting ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Standing On The Solid Rock; Maintaining Your Relationship With God

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 8, 2011
     | 21,695 views

    The things you need to know to stay strong in the Lord.

    October 9, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Psalm 27:1-14 Subject: Walking with God Title: Standing on the Solid Rock: Maintaining Your Relationship with God One of the greatest needs in the church today is consistency. What I mean by that is not that the church is inconsistent, but that people in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "The Advantages To Fellowship" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,856 views

    If we are to be advantaged when gathering with God's people, we must remember the focus and foundation of true Christian fellowship.

    Last time, we made note of how of verse 25 admonishes us to not give up on meeting together with God’s people. We are told that we must fellowship with God’s people at every opportunity, intentionally, persistently, and habitually. Meeting together with the people is a good habit to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Our Accountability For Fellowship" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,092 views

    We should gather for fellowship with God’s people with eternity in view.

    Our Accountability for Fellowship (READ VERSE 25) “and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” The Day to which the writer refers to here is the Day of Christ’s return. The writer tells us to be faithful to gather together with God’s people with eternity in view. Why? Because . . . 1. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Calling For Tomorrow

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 2, 2012
     | 6,088 views

    The USA culture is in trouble - and the reason is, for the most part, the church culture in the USA is in trouble. The calling for followers of Christ and the Church of Christ is to show Jesus so the world can KNOW Jesus. This message speaks to our call

    Our Calling for Tomorrow Philippians 3:1-15 * Over the past couple of weeks I have digested large portion of written material by a 20th century preacher/prophet/revivalist named Leonard Ravenhill. He was indeed a man, the likes of which we have not seen in many years. Witnesses say that when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spiral Stair Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 9, 2011
     | 4,022 views

    The journey of faith is like a spiral stair, the whole held up by the love of God, but the sequence of steps always the same. Commit yourself to the grace of God. Surrender more of yourself to Christ. And love the people he puts in your path as if he h

    I wish I could play the piano. Not just picking out a tune with my right hand, but really playing - composers like Bach and Beethoven and Mozart. As most of you know, my mother plays. She’ll be back here in May, and Martie’s already agreed to let her play for the service. Even ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Apostolic Revival

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Jul 22, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,045 views

    This sermon is about calling us to reclaim the Apostolic mission of the Church!

    If you hire a guide you can put your canoe/kayak in at the Devil’s River State natural area (Texas), and make your way down the Devil’s River. There won’t be any takeout points until you hit Lake Amistad (near Del Rio, TX) unless you have a professional outfitter who has access to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah's Battle Plan Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,963 views

    We can face our daily battle because our Commander and Chief, King Jesus, gives us confidence.

    A Messiah's Battle Plan Text: Matt. 13:24-30, 36-43 Introduction 1. Illustration: They tell a story of Napoleon, that, on the eve of a great battle, he would summon his generals into his presence. One by one they would pass from an ante-room into the chamber where Napoleon waited. Each man as ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Reaching Across Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Oct 3, 2007
    based on 13 ratings
     | 12,819 views

    The What, Why, and How of Missions.

    What’s going on? ---->When Hurricane Katrina left the Gold Coast in shatters, thousands of volunteers went to New Orleans and the outlying regions to help, and millions sent financial help to assist those displaced from their homes. The Red Cross set up and served hot meals to thousands, including ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Lifting Up Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Oct 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,187 views

    What’s involved in the purpose of fellowship within the church.

    “I hear you.” -->It’s a phrase that has entered our familial language, our personal conversations. -->It’s an idiom that means more than just acknowledging that was said out loud registered on the meter reading of our auditory nerves in our ear. -->It can mean, “I agree” or “I know what you mean” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist