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  • David Owens avatar

    The Pleasure Of Partnership Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 30, 2016
     | 9,103 views

    This sermon is based on Charles Swindoll's book Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit, Chapters 6 & 8. It covers the great revival that took place in Antioch and how when Barnabas needed help he teamed up with Paul.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of an elderly woman who had moved to the United States from Europe when she was a child. 1. After living all these years in the United States, she finally decided to become an official citizen of our country. 2. After months of going through all the necessary red ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Balaam’s Donkey: A Donkey Says “what?” Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 31, 2016
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     | 23,227 views

    God shows up in the most unlikely of places, use the most unlikely of persons, to do the most powerful things.

    10 Amazing Miracles From Scripture (4 of 10) Balaam’s Donkey: A Donkey Says “What?” Num. 22.22-35 October 25, 2015 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Israel had been delivered by God’s man, Moses, from the grip of Pharaoh, safely taken the Red Sea that would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Controversial Christ

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 14, 2019
     | 5,171 views

    John chapter 5 verses 16-45 - Father & Son - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    Father & Son SERMON OUTLINE: • Claim #1: "I am equal with God" (vs 19-20). • Claim #2: "I am the giver of life" (vs 21 & 26). • Claim #3: "I am the final judge" (vs 22-23). • Claim #4: "I determine man's destiny" (vs 24). • Claim #5: "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Holy, Not "holier Than Thou" Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 14, 2019
     | 5,357 views

    To reach people for Jesus, we must be holy, not “holier than thou”

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Calm Down A Fight, Flight, Or Freeze Reaction

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 16, 2019
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     | 4,013 views

    A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 11: 1 – 23

    2 Chronicles 11: 1 – 23 Calm down a fight, flight, or freeze reaction 11 Now when Rehoboam came to Jerusalem, he assembled from the house of Judah and Benjamin one hundred and eighty thousand chosen men who were warriors, to fight against Israel, that he might restore the kingdom to Rehoboam. 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Blueprint: God's Plan For The Church Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 28, 2019
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     | 8,926 views

    Does it matter what a church teaches or are all doctrines about God, the church and the Christian life equally true? If all doctrines are equally true, then why did the Apostle Paul write to churches and individuals warning them to beware of false teachers and false teaching?

    Today’s sermon begins a series of lessons that I plan to deliver in the first part of 2019. 1. I’ve titled the series “Blueprint: God’s Plan for the Church.” 2. As I mentioned two weeks ago, there is always a need to return to the basics and strengthen the foundation, and that is something we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In Your Face ... Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 30, 2019
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     | 6,354 views

    Christians have the external world, the internal flesh, and the infernal Devil to deal with every day. If you have been a Christian for any length of time, then the Tempter is no stranger to you.

    How do seeds give birth? Seeds. Seeds are baby plants. One of Jesus’ most well-known parables is the parable about the Sower. Jesus describes God as a farmer who liberally sows seeds. He casts seeds where other farmers wouldn’t waste their time and seed … pathways, rocky places, weed patches. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Christians Only Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 4, 2019
     | 7,659 views

    The goal to be simple, New Testament Christians and to strive to be like the New Testament church is something that will lead to Christian unity and pleases God.

    Introduction: A. I like the story told of the man who was shipwrecked on a beautiful, deserted South Pacific island. 1. Five years later, he was discovered by a passing naval ship. 2. Upon their arrival at the shore the rescue party was met by the shipwreck survivor. 3. He said, “I'm so glad ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hindsight, Insight, Foresight: The Importance Of History

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 9, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 33,360 views

    This message is about understanding and remembering our history so that we will be able to prepare for our future.

    Hindsight, Insight, Foresight The Importance of History Scriptures: Proverbs 30:18-19a; Deuteronomy 4:7-10; 6:5-12 Solomon said, “There are three things which are too wonderful for me, four which I do not understand: the way of an eagle in the sky…..” (Proverbs 30:18-19a) Eagles have excellent ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Happy Days

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 10, 2019
     | 3,398 views

    A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 31: 1 – 21

    2 Chronicles 31: 1 – 21 Happy Days are here again 31 Now when all this was finished, all Israel who were present went out to the cities of Judah and broke the sacred pillars in pieces, cut down the wooden images, and threw down the high places and the altars—from all Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Spiritual "know-It-Alls" Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 15, 2019
     | 5,473 views

    Being a spiritual “know-it-all” keeps me from knowing the One who knows it all

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Love My Church Community Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Feb 17, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,429 views

    This sermon and series is based from the "I Love My Church" series from Outreach Ministries. It has been heavily adapted to fit our context as a rural church. This week is all about breaking down the fences that keep us seperate from each other

    I LOVE MY CHURCH WEEK 2- Community Key Passage: Hebrews 10:19-25 Before the Message: Obtain a small section of fencing. Wooden plank fencing would probably work better, but go with chain link if that’s all you can find. If you can’t find fencing, use an image of a wooden fence. Once fencing is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Real Leadership Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 22, 2019
     | 9,798 views

    If you want to be a real leader that inspires people to real greatness, define the vision, delegate the work; but most important, deny yourself just like Jesus did. That’s because real leaders are real servants.

    Several years ago, a 19-year-old man, desperate to get to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, hopped a bus and demanded that the driver take him there. Some say the man was drunk, others that he was disturbed. Either way, only a few of the passengers were concerned, and everyone stayed calm. That’s because ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Talk Is Cheap

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 6, 2019
     | 7,322 views

    Actions or works may not create faith but they can reveal the substance and form of a person’s faith. To me, works is our faith made visible. “For just as a body without the spirit is dead” … a corpse … “so faith without works is also dead” … a corpse (James 2:26).

    [Put up picture of me on screen.] Let me tell you a little bit about that man in the photo. He was 40 years old when that picture was taken. He was 20 months sober at the time. Well … “sober” is not the right word. He was a dry drunk” … which means that he hadn’t picked up a drink in 20 ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Cities Of Refuge Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 7, 2019
     | 8,872 views

    When you’re afraid, run to Jesus for refuge, but don’t keep Him to yourself. Make Jesus accessible and available to all.

    San Francisco has its cable cars. Seattle has its Space Needle, and Longview, Washington, has its squirrel bridge. It’s called The Nutty Narrows Bridge, which spans Olympia Way and is a local landmark. A local builder, the late Amos Peters, built The Nutty Narrows Bridge in 1963. He wanted to give ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free