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  • Monty Newton avatar

    Teaching To The Test... And Beyond

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 10, 2015
     | 3,863 views

    Ultimately, it is not only what you know... it is what you do with what you know.

    20151108 23rd Sunday after Pentecost B Title: Teaching to the Test... and Beyond Text: Mark 12:28-34 (Matthew 22:37-40 and Luke 10:25-28) Thesis: Ultimately, it is not only what you know… it’s what you do with what you know. Introduction Video Clip: “How NOT to Love ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Put A Helmet On! Eph.6:10-17

    Contributed by Mark Dellosso on Nov 12, 2015
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     | 10,024 views

    How important is it to protect your Head? This sermon will address how to stand against the things that mess up your head! Whoever, or whatever has got your head, had got you! Stand firm. Are you ready for a shifing? Keep your helmet on!

    =Scripture Text: Eph.6:10-17 “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to STAND against the wiles (tricks, deceptions and schemes) of the devil. (12) For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Alpha And Omega Moments With King Jesus

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 17, 2015
     | 10,254 views

    Christ is the Alpha and the Omega. We are called to have alpha and omega moment(s) with Christ. We are called to have an authentic spiritual beginning. live out a true alpha life and be ready for our physical omega moment.

    Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8; John 18:33-37; Daniel 7:9-14 Subject: Alpha and Omega Moments with our LORD Proposition: Christ is the Alpha and the Omega. We are called to have alpha and omega moment(s) with Christ. We are called to have an authentic spiritual beginning. live out a true ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    I Love My Church--Community

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 26, 2015
     | 7,455 views

    This message looks at the need for community in our hearts and how the church fulfills the role. Jesus promised to build his church, but there are ways in which we try to fight against Jesus building the church without being aware of it.

    I LOVE MY CHURCH – “Community: I Need My Church” 1 Kings 19:1-18 Hebrews 10:19-25 11/15/2015 We are in part 2 of our series “I Love My Church.” When you hear the words New Life At Calvary, what’s the first image that comes to your mind.” One of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Do You Hear What I Hear? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 6, 2015
    based on 15 ratings
     | 26,140 views

    Why would anyone reject the promise of the Christ child being born of a virgin? Well, many do. Why do they do that? And why is it important that we not only believe this promise, but understand it?

    OPEN: Sing this with me: “Said the night wind to the little lamb Do you see what I see? Way up in the sky little lamb DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE? A star, a star dancing in the night, with a tail as big as a kite, with a tail as big as a kite “Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Will Be A Unifying Member Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 10, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,053 views

    Satan's greatest tool in undermining the work of the local church is disunity. The church is called to be unified in purpoose and passion.

    Series: I Am a Church Member (based on and adapted from Thom Rainer’s book by the same name) “I Will Be a Unifying Member” Ephesians 4:1-6 Open Last week, we started a six week series based on Thom Rainer’s book I Am a Church Member. I said that this will be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Significance Of The Timing Of Jesus’ Birth Series

    Contributed by Charl Swart on Dec 14, 2015
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     | 21,744 views

    What significance can we deduce from the timing of the birth of Jesus Christ. Are there any lessons that we can learn from it? Is it relevant to us today? And the big question: "Why did Jesus come to earth at the time He came to earth?

    INTRODUCTION OPENING I want you to imagine the following: And please, this is only hypothetical. Suppose you have been in heaven from the very beginning. At one stage God summoned you and requested you to be on the committee whose job it was to decide what the right time should be for Jesus to come ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christmas Focus In Matthew: Magi Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 17, 2015
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     | 5,640 views

    As we look at Matthew 2 and the people known as the Magi, three phrases caught my attention this year as I was reading the Christmas story. "King of the Jews" "Overjoyed" "Presented Him with Gifts"

    CHRISTMAS FOCUS IN MATTHEW: MAGI MATTHEW 2:1-12 READ Matthew 2:1-12 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Significance Of The Purpose Of Jesus’ Birth Series

    Contributed by Charl Swart on Dec 26, 2015
    based on 7 ratings
     | 119,736 views

    What is the significance of the Purpose of the Birth of Jesus. People today forget what the true reason is, especially around Christmas. They forget why Christ was born and some do not see t as significant. But the birth of Jesus was very significant.

    INTRODUCTION Today is the last sermon that I will be giving for the year. We have had a great year and we can only thank God for this. We have seen how He had His hand in every aspect of this church and how he made changes in people’s lives and relationships and their finances. We have seen ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Run It Up The Flagpole Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 3, 2016
    based on 19 ratings
     | 28,261 views

    Too many Christians are satisfied with doing their minimum requirement for God. They don't realize the blessings they miss out on because they've just done what they "had to do" as His child. What are they missing out on and how can they change?

    (Props: 3 arrows) OPEN: Yesterday was January 2nd. Does anyone know what national holiday that is? It’s called “Run It Up The Flagpole and See Who Salutes Day.” Yes… that’s actually a special day on the January calendar. I visited a couple of sites that spoke about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Strangers In The World Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 4, 2016
     | 9,521 views

    The passage that we will look at today is the beginning of 1 Peter 1 in which the Apostle Peter calls us all strange. Do you believe that?! The Apostle Peter calls those of us who are believers “strange.”

    “STRANGERS IN THE WORLD” 1 PETER 1:1-13 STRANGE THINGS HUMANS DO …olsonnd.com/weird-things-humans-do/ I was thinking about our passage today, and I got to thinking about the word “strange.” The word “strange” to me means odd and unexpected or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    John- Believe In Jesus And Live!-Part 7- " Pure Love" Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jan 4, 2016
     | 4,829 views

    Part 7 of the John - Believe in Jesus and live series

    “Pure love” John 13:34-35 Ronnie Millsap recorded a song back in the 70’s Called “pure love” I used to listen to that song for hours I loved it, my Dad on the other hand got sick of hearing it Pure love Baby its pure love 99 and 44 one hundredths percent pure ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Disciipleship Iii Series

    Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Jan 9, 2016
     | 4,219 views

    The things that the Lord requires of His servants: to become disciples

    Discipleship III Text: Lk. 14: 27 & 33 Introduction:: The Bible teaches us that salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. (Eph. 2:8, 9) Salvation cannot be earned or merited. It is a free gift of God to all those who have put their trust in Christ alone and in the merit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fear Not - Mary! Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 11, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,792 views

    A series of Advent messages where we are told "Fear Not!"

    FEAR NOT Luke 1:26-35, 37-38 December 6, 2015 Last week, through the prophet Isaiah, God told us FEAR NOT! We’re going to continue with that theme and for the next 3 weeks we’re looking at stories where 3 different times angels told people in the Christmas story . . . FEAR NOT! Today ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fear Not - Shepherds! Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 11, 2016
     | 13,108 views

    A final message in an Advent series looking at the times we are told Fear Not!

    Fear Not Luke 2:8-11 December 20, 2015 We’ve been looking at Christmas story passages in which angels say FEAR NOT. Two weeks ago, the angel, Gabriel appeared to Mary. Last week, an angel appeared to Joseph. And this week, we’re going to look at the angel appearing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist