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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Final Greetings Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 25, 2012
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     | 6,939 views

    In today's lesson we learn about the marks of love in the church.

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of love in the church. Let us read about it in 1 Corinthians 16:15-24: 15 Now I urge you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Unrighteous Righteousness

    Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Jun 2, 2012
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     | 9,682 views

    When God works “in us” His cleansing, purifying work, then the truth of Jesus’ solutions for “unrighteous righteousness” will become reality. We must make sure the inner spiritual control center is fully complete – pure – and then the outer control cente

    UNRIGHTEOUS RIGHTEOUSNESS Matthew 6:1-24 Text: Matthew 6:1 “Be careful not to practice your righteousness before people, to be seen by them; for if you do, you will have no reward from your Father Who is in heaven.” Unrighteous righteousness! This sounds like an oxymoron – two ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Standing Firm Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 4, 2012
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     | 13,824 views

    The sermon covers one of the most difficult chapters in the New Testament. Even though it is difficult to understand, there are some very important lessons we can learn from it about standing firm.

    Introduction: A. Rumors are an interesting phenomenon – once they get started, they can have a life of their own. 1. It has been said, “Some people will believe anything if it’s whispered to them.” 2. We hear about Elvis sightings around the world, alligators in NYC ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Does God Want Me To Do With My Isaac? Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 10, 2012
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     | 20,956 views

    God tested Abraham to ensure that Abraham’s devotion was still sound, and to free Abraham from the snare of making an idol out of something that was given by God as a gift.

    In her book, “When I Lay My Isaac Down,” Carol Kent tells her story of a devastating event in their family. She recounts how her and her husband were enjoying a night together and shared their joy by saying, “does life get any better than this?” Everything was going well ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Paul’s Prayer For Enlightenment – Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 10, 2012
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     | 7,757 views

    Paul's prayer for enlightenment for the Ephesians included an His prayer request that they discover the assurance of their calling to eternal glory.

    Paul’s Prayer For Enlightenment – Part 2 Ephesians - Live Like You Really Are Chuck Sligh June 10, 2012 POWERPOINT: There is a PowerPoint presentation for this sermon available by requesting it from me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Ephesians 1:15-1:18 – Wherefore I also, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Submissive Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 2, 2014
     | 7,766 views

    Two weeks ago I taught that the core principle of satisfaction was rooted in giving. Not spending, not getting, not working, not saving, not investing, not begging, and not gambling. The only way to achieve a satisfied life is by giving.

    Why? There are a lot of things in the world that just don’t make sense. They are mysteries to me. Here are a few of the things I wonder about: As we get older in school why do the desks get smaller? This is the desk I had in elementary school. Here is the desk I had in Junior HI. Here ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prosperous Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 2, 2014
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    That’s the world view of the good life… but it is as empty and unsatisfying as that huge chocolate bunny you get your kids at Easter. I mean it looks fabulous… but it’s hollow and it tastes like flavored wax.

    The Unsatisfying Easter Bunny For most of people the word “prosperity” connects with the idea of being successful financially and living the “good” life. But in God’s economy prosperity is so much more than a thick roll of money in your pocket, two SUV’s in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Christmas Without Miracles Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 7, 2014
     | 8,159 views

    Some try to portray Christmas as just an event, but what happens when we take the miracles out of Christmas?

    Have you ever heard the phrase “The Magic of Christmas”? Probably, if you google that phrase you get almost 29,000,000 hits. Everything ranging from albums of Christmas music to campaigns to provide toys to underprivileged children, to children’s books, to more inspirational ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Worship In Song Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 8, 2014
     | 9,661 views

    In this sermon, we explore a number of things about worshiping in song.

    Introduction: A. We are in a sermon series called UR Church – Be the church of Christ. 1. We are learning about the church that Jesus built and how we can continue to be that church. 2. We have been learning about restoring the form and heart of NT Christianity. 3. We have talked about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Have You Any Idea Of How Powerful It Is, To Wait On God?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Dec 9, 2014
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     | 7,037 views

    One of the most difficult things for Christians to do is to wait on God. Why is it this so important? This my friend is exactly what God wants us to do, … to wait, that way he can change and develop us more into what he wants us to be. Read on and enjoy!!!

    Welcome Today we continue our study into the New Testament, and move onto 2nd Peter, and it is amazing that we will cover similar ground to that of Paul in Thessalonians. The theme of today’s service is on waiting, … that is waiting on answered prayer or the promises of God; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Who Is Jesus?

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 10, 2014
     | 9,097 views

    Jesus is God. Jesus is First. When you talk about Christmas with neighbors or family or co-workers… what do you say about Jesus?

    WHO IS JESUS? COLOSSIANS 1:15-19 INTRODUCTION… Board Meeting in Heaven (p) “I call this meeting to order!” says the Archangel Michael. The commander of the armies of the Lord tapped the small gavel on the table. The rest of the angels became quiet and looked to their leader to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finicky Eaters Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 15, 2014
     | 6,212 views

    At first glance the book of Numbers reads a bit like an operations manual. It’s got numbers of soldiers, lists of names, and a bit of repetition. Tucked between those lists and numbers are some stories of real people, dealing with real issues of faith!

    BETWEEN THE NUMBERS FINICKY EATERS - NUMBERS 11:1-15 INTRODUCTION -On June 6, 1943 the Allied forces land on Omaha Beach with a tremendous show of force. -If you’ve studied World War 2 at all you’ll know about D-Day. -The official code name for D-Day was “Operation ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Rock And The Hard Place Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 30, 2014
     | 8,947 views

    Part three focuses on faith as a grain of mustard seed.

    The Rock and the Hard Place Part 3 Are You Satisfied With Your Faith Part 2? Scriptures: Matthew 17:14-21; 13:31-32 Introduction This is the continuation of my message from two weeks ago. If you recall from that message I asked you if you were satisfied with your faith. In my youth Sunday ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Champions Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,515 views

    As champions of the cross we are to lift high the cross of Christ.

    Champions Of The Cross Text: Philippians 3:15-21 Introduction 1. Illustration: British Pastor and Scholar John Stott, in his book The Cross of Christ, wrote about the centrality of the Cross in the Christian Faith. He wrote, "...the cross transforms everything. It gives us a new worshipping ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Change Your Clothes

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 11, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 41,162 views

    Paul is telling us to get rid of the garments that characterize our old life of sin - get rid of them! He wants us now to put on the new garments that speak of life

    (It must be noted this is NOT an original sermon with original thoughts and ideas. It has come from various sources with my own interjection as well). TITLE: CHANGE YOUR CLOTHES SCRIPTURE: EPHESIANS 4:17-24 I want to lift as a thought this morning the subject – Change Your Clothes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist