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  • Pastor Paul E. Davis avatar

    The Star Of "Christ"Mas

    Contributed by Pastor Paul E. Davis on Dec 21, 2014
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     | 11,042 views

    Christmas Sermon; Giving Honor to Jesus as Savior; Worship God at all times

    The Star of “Christ”mas! Matthew 2: 1-2 (NIV) Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we saw His star in the east, and have come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    Hosw To Be A Member Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 5, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 20,421 views

    There was a question posed to a few of the ministers some weeks ago as we sat around the dinner table during the Holidays. The question was asked of us, “How Do We View the Condition of the Church?”

    TITLE: HOW TO BE A MEMBER OF THE CHURCH SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 16:16-19 There was a question posed to a few of the ministers some weeks ago as we sat around the dinner table during the Holidays. The question was asked of us, “How Do We View the Condition of the Church?” It was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Turner avatar

    You Can Keep Your Money

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jan 7, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,929 views

    People have been giving to God from tradition to fear to attempted manipulation. Truthfully, God doesn't need our money. And we only honor him when it's given cheerfully.

    At the beginning of last year, I issued everyone a challenge. That challenge was to trust God with your finances more in 2014 than you have been. The first six months were great. The response to the challenge was accepted. Then we lost two families. Both families were faithful givers and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The 12 Days Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 22, 2015
    based on 15 ratings
     | 17,005 views

    When you view the Christmas story in Scripture, it almost seems like God didn't invest much in Jesus' birth. Lowly parent, born in a barn, laid in a manger, announced to mere shepherds. Is there something about this gift of Christ that we're missing?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yc00HVmkaXY (acapella – fade out at 3:00) Did you notice how much fun those guys had singing that song? That’s the way it ought to be because Christmas is a fun time of the year. There’s another Christmas song that says that Christmas is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Job Series

    Contributed by David Lodwig on Jan 5, 2016
     | 8,155 views

    Once we learn to have a Godly work ethic, we can help balance our lives.

    INTRO • How many of you still remember the playground at your elementary school? o I am a proud product of Sarah J. Anderson Elementary in Vancouver, WA. o We had an awesome playground. o True story: • Getting tooth stuck in head… o Once I recovered from that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bart Price avatar

    The Definition Of A Disciple Series

    Contributed by Bart Price on Jan 8, 2016
     | 6,871 views

    The beginning of a 10-week look at how we can and should fulfill Jesus' Great Commission from Matthew 28:19-20.

    Turn over to Matthew 28. This passage might be pretty familiar to you, but that’s ok. When you get to Matthew 28, we’ll read verses 19-20. Pay attention to this passage…as it lays the foundation for what we’re studying today. Let’s read our passage for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    John- Believe In Jesus And Live!-Part 8- " The Way" Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jan 11, 2016
     | 5,083 views

    Part 8 of John- Believe in Jesus and live, John 14

    John – Believe in Jesus and live Part 8 “The Way” A few years ago I went to Zambia on a mission trip I have told some of you bits and pieces about our time there We spent several days in a village in the bush called Chongwe village And while there we made some lifetime ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    God Is Calling You-But I Don't Know God

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 25, 2016
     | 6,896 views

    This is #4 in our Series God Is Calling You- Sometimes people think they know God, but they really don't. We are all recreating God in our own image. This message deals with Saul's call into the ministry and his false views of Jesus.

    God Is Calling You: I Don’t Know Who You Are Malachi 1:6-14 Acts 9:1-9 January 24, 2016 We are in the final week of our series God is Calling You. We have looked at people who have been called, Who flat out did not want to accept the call. That was Moses. We’ve looked at people ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Lord's Mud People

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 25, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,335 views

    In this passage Jesus calls us to be His M U D People M.U.D. – 1. People MADE by God 2. UNITED in Jesus 3. Co-partners in the LORD'S DESIGN of Salvation and Healing

    Scripture: John 9:1-41 (cf. verses 1-14) Title: The LORD'S MUD People Proposition: M.U.D. – 1. People MADE by God 2. UNITED in Jesus 3. Co-partners in the LORD'S DESIGN (Salvation/Healing) INTRO: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and Jesus Christ who came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Spiritual Adoption - What Does That Mean?

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 20, 2014
    based on 44 ratings
     | 46,339 views

    Adoption during the writings of Paul meant something totally different then it does today. Adoption signifies that you are legally a child of God. You are a full fledged member of the family. A joint heir with Christ. Updated July 2023.

    For Those Not Familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture Readings that proceed the Message. Today's Readings were Isaiah 55, Psalm 65, Romans 8:7-17 and Matthew 13:1-9 & Matthew 13:18-23. A young man entered the movie theater ... loaded down ......with popcorn, ... drinks, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    What Happened To Our Childlike Faith? Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 27, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,321 views

    This message focuses on how we change from our childlike faith as we grow older.

    The Rock and the Hard Place – Part 4 What Happened To Our Childlike Faith? Scriptures: Mark 10:13-16; Matthew 18:3-4 Introduction: Today is our Youth Sunday and while I normally do not deliver the message on the 4th Sunday, I told Rev. Anthony that I would today as he is still ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Spirit Gives Life Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 4, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,302 views

    God gives maturity & Christian growth as we follow His Spirit not as we follow the law. The Spirit gives life, the letter of the law kills

    2 CORINTHIANS 3: 1-6 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] THE SPIRIT GIVES LIFE [Acts 15:1-11 / Jeremiah 31:33 & Ezekiel 11:19; 36:26] Whose endorsement is more important to you, the endorsement of men or the endorsement of God's Spirit? Would it be an endorsement of a letter of reference or the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Divine Testimony Series

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 5, 2014
     | 5,380 views

    To show that we have good testimonies that we can share by faith.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have a good testimony? YES, BY FAITH II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we have good testimonies that we can share by faith. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 11:2 (Amplified Bible) 11:2 For by [faith—trust and holy fervor born of faith] the men of old ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    God's Divine Work In Your Life

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 9, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 24,418 views

    A sermon describing the work that God does in the lives of His people.

    GOD’S DIVINE WORK IN YOUR LIFE Philippians 2:12-15 As a father of 5 children I have learned that there are “creative” ways to get your children to do certain things that you want them to do. For example, if you want them to pick up sticks in the yard and you tell them “go pick up all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Goettsche avatar

    The Blessing Of Friendship Series

    Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Aug 11, 2014
     | 9,907 views

    Everyone needs a friend. What should we look for in a friend?

    There is nothing quite as special as a good friend. A good friend is one with whom you can talk about anything. You know they will listen. They will listen to the whole story rather than make quick judgments. They will make time for you. A true friend transcends times of separation. Several weeks ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational