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  • Ralph juthman avatar

    Are You Growing Up Or Just Growing Old? Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Nov 6, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,660 views

    The barometer for growing up is your ATTITUDE

    ARE YOU GROWING UP OR GROWING OLD? 1 Peter 3:8-12 P.S. The barometer for growing old is the same for growing up, it is your ATTITUDE. INTRODUCTION A little girl sat in her granddads lap, and with the cuteness only a granddaughter could muster, asked Granpy, are you old? Grandpas reply was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Twelve Tribes Of Israel Part 3 Levi, Benjamin, Joseph, Manasseh Ephraim Series

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Nov 6, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,415 views

    Detailed individial look at each of the twelve tribes of Israel. With focus on the unique name and mission as a tribe fullfilling God’s plan.

    The Twelve Tribes of Israel (Part 3) Levi, Benjamin, Joseph, (Manasseh, Ephraim) “And Jacob called unto his sons, and said, Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you that which shall befall you in the last days.” (Genesis 49:1) Intro: We continue to look at the sermon series titled “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Practiced For God’s Visitation-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 7, 2011
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     | 3,694 views

    1 of 2. John’s audience sought & received practical application in preparing for God’s visitation. How can we be practiced for God’s visitation? Practicing for God’s visit requires...

    PRACTICED For GOD’s VISITATION-I—Luke 3:10-14 Attention: We lived in a ‘cookie cutter’ neighborhood in Wesley Chapel, FL/We needed our stuccoed house spray-painted (nobody brush-paints a house there) shortly after we moved there but there were no painters in the church I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prospect For Victory (1 Of 9) Series

    Contributed by James O. Davis on Nov 8, 2011
    based on 20 ratings
     | 24,515 views

    Before we have a mountain in our hands, we must first have it in our hearts.

    Join us at the Synergize 3! Pastors Conference on January 17–19, 2012 in Orlando, Florida, to network with key Christian leaders from every world region. Learn more at www.synergize.tv. ________________ INTRODUCTION I enjoy journeys and going to new places. I have enjoyed following the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Veterans Of The Kingdom Of God: Spirit Led, Kingdom Focused

    Contributed by Michael Molenaar on Nov 8, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 38,710 views

    Veterans Day Sermon

    I Corinthians 2:6-16 “Veterans of the Kingdom of God: Spirit Led, Kingdom Focused” Last Friday was Veterans Day and today, we are celebrating the veterans who have a connection with people from our congregation. Veterans are men and women who have been called to protect our nation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Pinnacle Of Victory (9 Of 9) Series

    Contributed by James O. Davis on Nov 8, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,556 views

    Many Christians today are earning a living but are not experiencing victory in life or the results of total surrender to the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Join us at the Synergize 3! Pastors Conference on January 17–19, 2012 in Orlando, Florida, to network with key Christian leaders from every world region. Learn more at www.synergize.tv. ________________ INTRODUCTION The final chapter brings us back to the main character of the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    In The Upper Room - Betrayed! Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,219 views

    Preparing for Passover & the Lord’s Supper. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Practical arrangements (vs 13-15) (2). The Passover arrangements (vs 16) (3). The Passover meal (vs 17-21) (4). The Passover transformed (vs 22-16) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Many years ago A.J. Gordon went to the World’s Fair. • From a distance he saw a man pumping water ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    What About Unanswered Prayer? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 10, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 16,979 views

    God always answers our prayers but sometimes in ways we do not expect. God responds to our prayers in four ways; No, Slow, Grow and Lets Go!

    WHAT ABOUT UNANSWERED PRAYER? An overweight businessman decided it was time to shed some excess pounds. He took his new diet very seriously. He changed his driving route to work in the morning to avoid passing by his favorite bakery. He even prayed that God would help him to loose weight. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Messiah And The Great Separation Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 10, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,396 views

    At the Great Judgment, we will either be considered a sheep or a goat.

    The Messiah and the Great Separation Text: Matt. 25:31-46 Introduction 1. Illustration: One of my all-time favorite movies is "My Big Fat Greek Wedding." In the movie the father in the story tells his daughter, "Tula, there are two kinds of people in the world; Greeks, and everyone that wish they ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Do I Have To Read, The Instruction Manual?

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 14, 2011
    based on 17 ratings
     | 28,693 views

    Why is it, that no one wants to read the directions, or the owners manual, or the loan document papers, or most anything? I mean after all, isn’t the main purpose of those types of things, to get you familiar with....

    “Do I Have Too,” Read The Instruction Manual? Many a time, someone has tried to put something together and muttered those exact words. Its generally a man thing, after all we have been doing things around the house forever and a day. I think every man has a little bit of a Macgyver ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Circle Maker 3: Pray Hard Series

    Contributed by Mark Batterson on Nov 15, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 20,986 views

    The Bible is a promise book and a prayer book. And while reading is reactive, prayer is proactive. Reading is the way you get through the Bible. Prayer is the way you get the Bible through you.

    Introduction In standardized math tests, Japanese children consistently score higher than their American counterparts. While some assume that a natural proclivity toward mathematics is the primary difference, researchers have discovered that it may have more to do with effort than ability. In one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Choosing Your Closest Companions Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,746 views

    from a series through the life of Solomon. A look at the way Solomon's relationships impacted his life, and the way our closest relationships will impact us.

    I Kings 11:1-13 Pre intro, at the beginning of worship services: I’d like you to watch a video this morning, featuring those 2 famous theologians, Jed and Jethro Clampet as they discuss Jethro’s insights into relationships… (clip from “Beverly Hillbillies” - look ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Model For A Mother’s Love

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,753 views

    Mother's Day Sermon. God’s love is well-demonstrated through the faithful love of mothers and it provides a model for mothers and all others to follow

    Isaiah 49:14-16; Isaiah 66:12-13; Jeremiah 31:20; Hosea 11:1-9; Ephesians 3:17-18 Intro: - video clip – Anita Renfroe singing “Momisms” from the video “Total Momsense” – 3:20 . That speaks for itself, doesn’t it? Truth is stranger, and funnier, than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Jesus In You - The Search For The Biblical Jesus

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 18, 2011
     | 3,466 views

    Is the Jesus you profess to have in your heart the Jesus of the bible?

    November 20, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 16:13-20 Subject: Who Jesus Is Title: Jesus in You; The Search for the Biblical Jesus Our Wednesday night bible study sparked some discussion about the bible and how it came into being and why there are some books that are not included in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Give Thanks 2012

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 20, 2011
    based on 18 ratings
     | 14,799 views

    Looks at Psalm 105 for an example of Giving thanks for What God has been doing.

    Give thanks 2012 One Song Scott Pray Slide Good morning. You can be seated. This week in this country we come to the time when we formally celebrate Thanksgiving. We will gather together as families and enjoy each other’s presence, and be grateful for the good things that the Lord has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational