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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    It's Not What You See It's How You See It.

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 7, 2009
    based on 39 ratings
     | 35,713 views

    A message about a way of approaching life that, can help you see God is the answer in every single circumstance and at the same believe to see Him come through in it.

    It’s not what you see it’s how you see it. Ashingdon 08 Feb 2008 This morning before we begin I want you to think about something. Perhaps there is something that you have been praying about, something that you are going through or worried about going through, and perhaps there is a sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Ways To Submit (For Women And Men), Prt. 2

    Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 12, 2010
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    Part 2 in 2-part mini-series, Dave and Christy Flowers examine needs one and two on Willard Harley’s list of the top needs for men and women, and shows that meeting needs for our spouses is simply a concrete way of practicing the Biblical call to submit

    Ways to Submit (for women AND men), prt. 2 Joint Lecture w/ Christy Flowers, M.A. Wildwind Community Church David Flowers March 28, 2010 Last week Christy covered two of a woman’s top five needs, and I covered two of a man’s top five needs. This week we want to finish with the final ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Puzzle Of The Revelation Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 4, 2010
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     | 6,753 views

    A jigsaw puzzle gives us some insight about how to approach the Book of Revelation

    Mary and I really like putting together jigsaw puzzles. And I’m finding that many of the things that we’ve learned during the process of assembling those puzzles are really helpful when we look at the Book of Revelation: Lessons from a jigsaw puzzle: 1. The box art is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Enduring Word Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 3, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,336 views

    The message is a study of the permanence of God’s Word.

    “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.” Among the many comforting words spoken by the Master for the encouragement of His people, the words of this text must assuredly rank among the most precious. Many Christians consider them seminal assurance. The comfort derived ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are You Living Under? Series

    Contributed by Rob Swan on Mar 5, 2011
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     | 4,809 views

    It is better to live under grace than under the Law

    Big Idea: It is better to live under grace than under the Law (legalism vs. Faith) Big Question: What are you living under? Text: Gal 4:1-7 Introduction Looking over the horses in the stalls, the man studied and looked over the noble beasts that were at the auction that day. He walked up to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Good Times Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 21, 2010
     | 10,356 views

    A study of chapter 8 verses 1 through 23

    Zechariah 8: 1 – 23 Good Times 1 Again the word of the LORD of hosts came, saying, 2 “Thus says the LORD of hosts: ‘I am zealous for Zion with great zeal; with great fervor I am zealous for her.’ 3 “Thus says the LORD: ‘I will return to Zion, and dwell in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    It’s All Part Of The Plan Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,735 views

    God’s plan for redemptive history is shown in the promises of the New Covenant promises of 1) Reconciliation, 2) Regeneration, 3) Possession, 4) Evangelization & 5) Satisfaction for Sin

    In Canada, this is the Victoria Day weekend. In many ways its the strangest day on our holiday calendar. Some have said that it’s a Canadian holiday with no Canadian to cheer for -- sort of like watching an all-American Stanley Cup final. Queen Victoria was British. She never set foot in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Too Many Bills, Too Little Money Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 23, 2010
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,609 views

    How do we overcome the stress caused by too many bills and too little money?

    got stress? Too Many Bills, Too Little Money Slide Last week we began a mini-series on stress. We looked at being stressed out by the lack of time we seem to have to accomplish all that seems to be on our plates. We saw that we have to learn to prioritize the things that will help us fulfill our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making Room For Mystery Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on May 27, 2010
     | 3,631 views

    Part 7 in series Love Never Dies, this message looks at the mysterious sayings of Christ in this chapter and emphasizes the role of mystery in the life of faith.

    Making Room for Mystery Love Never Dies, prt. 7 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers May 16, 2010 Today’s message is for anyone who might have had any concerns at all that in the past few weeks I have somehow slipped into heresy! I want to assure you that has not happened at all. I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Moonstruck Lunatic And Members

    Contributed by Engleburg Toney on Jun 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,924 views

    Whether the boy was a lunatic or suffered from epilepsy is not really the issue. Fact of the matter is the Church suffered from a seizure of unbelief that cripples the ministry of Christ.

    Before we talk about our text this evening we need to first ask ourselves do we truly, honestly, sincerely, want to see our Lord’s return. I ask because the Bible gives us four things that must occur before the Second Coming of Christ and they are all within our scope of responsibility and are ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Final Destination Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,589 views

    A study of chapter 16 verses 1 through 31

    Luke 16: 19 – 31 Final Destinations 19 “There was a certain rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and fared sumptuously every day. 20 But there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, full of sores, who was laid at his gate, 21 desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • David Owens avatar

    Joseph: Favored Son, Hated Brother Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,147 views

    In this lesson, we introduce the person of Joseph, telling a little about his family background that caused his brothers to sell him into slavery.

    Introduction: A. This morning I want to start a new sermon series on the life of the Old Testament person named Joseph. 1. As we will see, he is a man of great faith, integrity and grace. 2. You might be surprised to know that the story of Joseph occupies more space in the book of Genesis than any ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Darren McCormick avatar

    The Road To Emmaus Series

    Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Mar 27, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 26,764 views

    Final message in series of four which follow Jesus' movements to the cross and beyond.

    AM sermon preached at Central Christian Church March 23, 2008 EASTER Jesus at the “Cross”roads sermon series The Road To Emmaus [START SERMON SLIDES AS I’M MAKING MY WAY TO THE STAGE…THEY’LL ADVANCE AUTOMATICALLY TO THE 4TH SLIDE---A BLANK ONE] So did you hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    The Glory In The King's Gate

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 1, 2008
    based on 13 ratings
     | 11,457 views

    The routine and "hum-drum" responsibilities of life are what elevate men to great places.

    THE GLORY OF THE KING’S GATE TEXT: Esther 6:12 Esther 6:12 KJV And Mordecai came again to the king’s gate. But Haman hasted to his house mourning, and having his head covered. I. INTRODUCTION -- THE COMMON LIFE -I find myself somewhat indebted to Linda Little who taught me 11th grade ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Armed For Battle, Part One Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Feb 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,762 views

    Just how do Christian soldiers prepare for the battles that must be fought in this sin trodden world? What is their armor and how does it make the difference in their walk with the Lord?

    Turn your Bibles to Ephesians 6:10-18 Title: Armed for Battle, Part One Theme: Successfully Dressed in this Earthly Realm Topic: Kingdom Authority Series: Grasping Our Authority in Christ Introduction: In grasping our authority in Christ there are six key topics that must be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational