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  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Who Changed?

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 22, 2020
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     | 3,849 views

    A study in Psalm 77: 1 – 20

    Psalm 77: 1 – 20 Who changed? To the Chief Musician. To Jeduthun. A Psalm of Asaph. 1 I cried out to God with my voice—To God with my voice; And He gave ear to me. 2 In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord; My hand was stretched out in the night without ceasing; My soul refused to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Hallelujah, What A Saviour!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 23, 2020
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    Isaiah chapter 52 verse 13 to chapter 53 verse 12 - Hallelujah, What A Saviour - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: A Surprising Saviour (52:13-15) A Rejected Saviour (53:1-3) A Representative Saviour (53:4-6) A Suffering Saviour (53:7-9) A Sovereign Saviour (53:10-12) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Now if I were to ask you to give me some of the names and titles of Jesus, • What immediately comes to ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Sermon On The Amount Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 24, 2020
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     | 6,222 views

    Store God’s money in the right place; see God’s money with the right perspective; and serve the right power. Trust Christ with your life and use God’s money to benefit others.

    Next Sunday is the Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs playing for the first time in over 50 years! I’m looking forward to a great game, but also to some great commercials like this Chevy commercial shown during Super Bowl 46 in 2012 (show Chevy Happy Grad: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Np0giKknx0U) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Power Of Touch

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jan 27, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,285 views

    There is power in the touch of Jesus

    “The Power of Touch” “This is what the LORD Almighty says: "In those days ten people from all languages and nations will take firm hold of one Jew by the hem of his robe and say, 'Let us go with you because we have heard that God is with you.'" Zechariah 8:23 NIV Intro: Today I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Robe Of Righteousness

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 28, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,601 views

    This sermon focuses on the Robes of Righteousness that are ours in Christ Jesus - 1. God's Gift 2. Don't Listen to the Devil 3. Wear Your Robes Well

    +Scripture: Isaiah 61:10; Zechariah 3:1-4; Luke 15:17-24 Title: Robes of Righteousness or Check our These Royal Robes! INTRO: Grace and peace this morning! Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. If you have gone shopping lately you know that some of the newest ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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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
     | 9,797 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
     | 8,863 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

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    Book Of Jonah - The God Of The Second Chance

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 15, 2019
     | 6,740 views

    This is the introduction to a verse by verse study of the book of Jonah.

    INTRODUCTION I do not know about you, but my life has been one gracious second chance from God after another. If I had a half penny for every time the Lord has picked my sorry hide up off the ground, I would be the wealthiest man on the planet. I am truly thankful not only that the Lord has saved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    The Trial Of The Ages

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 24, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,012 views

    A sermon examining the injustice of Jesus trial before the Sanhedrin.

    THE TRIAL OF THE AGES MARK 14:53-65 If you are old enough, you probably remember where you were on June 17th, 1994. If you turned your T.V on that afternoon you likely witnessed the infamous police chase involving a white Ford Bronco driven by A.C Cowlings. In that vehicle was an O.J Simpson, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    Hood-Winked

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 6, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,435 views

    The enemy of the soul has hood-winked the Body of Christ into believing a lie about who we are and what we’re capable of accomplishing for the kingdom of God.

    Hood-winked Let’s open tonight with some questions. And there is a right answer and all of you know it. ? Who comes to mind when I say heals the sick? (Response: Jesus) ? Who comes to mind when I say raises the dead? (Response: Jesus) ? Who comes to mind when I say causes blind eyes to see? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    The Triune God - The Work Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 7, 2019
     | 3,789 views

    The Holy Spirit is the Sanctifier & Giver of Fruit and Gifts

    Essential Truths: The Triune God - The Holy Spirit: Sanctifier & Giver of Fruit and Gifts – March 24, 2019 I really wish it weren’t true, but I’m pourous. I’m made of clay. I’m breakable, leaky and I fade. I get depleted. Can you relate? I don’t mean relate to ME being these, things. I mean ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    David And Goliath--Part 1

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 12, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,306 views

    David and Goliath in 1 Samuel 17:1-30 shows us that God raises up a savior against those who defy him.

    Scripture We continue our sermon series on “The Life of David.” The story of David begins in 1 Samuel 16. Because of King Saul’s repeated disobedience, the Lord rejected him as king over Israel. So, the Lord sent the prophet Samuel to Jesse the Bethlehemite to provide for himself a king from one ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joel McReynolds avatar

    The Exclusive Gospel Of Jesus

    Contributed by Joel Mcreynolds on Mar 24, 2016
     | 5,697 views

    This sermon examines Jesus teaching in John 14:6.

    INTRODUCTION Pope Francis’ visit to the United States ended last Sunday. During the duration of his visit (and a little afterward), the media seemed to be flooded with Francis and his actions. In one of my classes, it seemed like we discussed Francis every time we met. Often when you read ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist