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  • Chris Kelly avatar

    How To Be A Loving Church Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 2, 2006
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     | 5,278 views

    A study on the 7 model churches as described by Jesus in the book of Revelation. Learn why the church is so important, and your part in what He’s up to in these last days.

    How to Be a Loving Church (Rev.2:1-7) Series: Will the Real Church Please Stand Up September 10, 2006 I decided to do a series on the church, because I don’t know if you noticed or not, but lately, the church in our society has been getting a pretty bad rap. More and more people are wondering, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Destruction Of The Final False Religon That Opposes The Coming Ofchrist Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Nov 27, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,274 views

    The Destruction of the final false religon that opposes the coming of Messiah as the rightful heir to the throne of King David and the establishment of the Millenial reign of Messiah

    Revelation 17:1-6, 15, “1 Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and talked with me, saying to me,[1] "Come, I will show you the judgment of the great harlot who sits on many waters, 2with whom the kings of the earth committed fornication, and the inhabitants of the earth ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Fourfold Mission Of Prophecy

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,630 views

    People get excited over prophecy but misundertsand its purpose or how to detect false prophets.

    The Fourfold Mission of Prophecy Soon after the Fall, men became interested in the future. The same questions are usually asked of prophets, true and false over the centuries. Will I be rich? Will I defeat my enemies? Who will I marry and how many kids will we have? When and how will I die ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Standing For The Truth Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 27,871 views

    The challenge for us, as it was for young Titus, is to stand for the truth so we won’t fall for something else.

    This past Wednesday Beth and I joined with a handful of other adults across the street from the high school in order to pray for the students who had gathered for See You At The Pole. More than 40 teenagers congregated in front of PTHS in order to pray for their campus, their community and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unfinished Business Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 30, 2004
    based on 22 ratings
     | 4,016 views

    The church needs to complete the unfinished business of doing what is good. Many of us have been given a task that is unfinished by the Lord and He wants us to complete it for Him. He wants us to do what is good. The result - if we accept these missions i

    Unfinished Business-Do what is good! Titus Part 3 Thesis: The church needs to complete the unfinished business of doing what is good. Many of us have been given a task that is unfinished by the Lord and He wants us to complete it for Him. He wants us to do what is good. The result - if we accept ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Prodigal Father Series

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 34,696 views

    Sermon’s purpose is to move people to love God by showing the amazing love of the Prodigal Father.

    [This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Role-Model Saints" Romans Pt. 18 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,062 views

    Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and not act worldly but instead act like living sacrifices for Jesus. This in turn will make us a hero in the eyes of Kingdom of God.

    "Role-model Saints" Romans pt. 18 Opening Illustration: Bluefish TV.Com - History of sacrifice Thesis: Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and not act worldly but instead act like living sacrifices for Jesus. This in turn will make us a hero in the eyes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Running From God?" Jonah Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 11, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,864 views

    Jonah tried to run from God and his call but where does a man run to get away from God? You can run from God but not hide! So why even run?

    “Running from God?”Jonah part 1 Opening Illustration: This video clip is from the lead singer of Mercy me and his willingness to follow the call of God on His life. Listen to his thoughts and even as he shares the struggle with following God’s call. Thesis: Jonah tried to run from God and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Departed Saints Fellowservants With Those Yet On Earth. Series

    Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,751 views

    This Sermon is #26 and #27 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

    INTRODUCTION: The entire book of Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XXVI. Departed Saints Fellowservants with those yet on Earth. Revelation xxii. 9. "I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets." THE revelation made to St. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Forgiving And Forgetting Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 13,476 views

    Most of us know that we’re supposed to forgive and we understand what God says about forgiveness, but we still fight it. It could be because we think we have some valid reasons to not forgive.

    Forgiving and Forgetting Ephesians 4:26-32 Rev. Brian Bill 11/20/05 How many of you got into a fight on your way home from church last Sunday as a result of the two-part assignment I gave to married couples? The first part was to assign your marriage a number grade from 1 to 10, with “1” standing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Identity Crisis

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 23, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 11,969 views

    The modern Christian in America has an identity crisis in their faith. They don¡¦t know who they are in Christ. The solution to this problem is the Christian needs to attain a Christian Biblical Worldview and then live by it.

    Identity Crisis Thesis: The modern Christian in America has an identity crisis in their faith. They don¡¦t know who they are in Christ. The solution to this problem is the Christian needs to attain a Christian Biblical Worldview and then live by it. Texts: 2 Timothy 3:1-9: 1But mark this: There ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Tow avatar

    What Happened To The Crowd Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 27, 2003
    based on 236 ratings
     | 38,002 views

    This sermon examines the crowds reaction to Jesus’ miracle of feeding the 5000 and his teaching that followed. Their transition from an "excited" crowd to a "grumbling" crowd to an "offended" crowd is traced.

    What Happened to the Crowd? Fortifying the Foundations #15 John 6:14-70(1) In John 6 a large number of people begin a journey with Jesus. They have experienced His goodness. They are among the 5000 men plus women and children who enjoy loaves and fishes courtesy of the King of Kings. Can you ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Entrusted With The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,560 views

    It is required of a steward that they be found worthy...how does this apply to us having been entrusted with the gospel?

    Audio is at http://www.adrian.warnock.info/2006/02/stewardship-entrusted-with-gospel.htm Bible verses 1 Cor 4:1-5; 2 Cor 5:9 6:4; Ro 1:15-17;1 Peter 3:15-16; 1Th 2:4; Col 1:25; 1 tim 1:11-12; Luke 12:48 Now that we have been entrusted with the gospel what should we do? LOVE IT! LIVE IT! ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Binding The Hands Of Jesus

    Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,475 views

    In Mark 15:1, we read of how the enemies of Jesus bound Him in preparation for the sending of Him to Pilate, When you read those words it is easy for your heart to be filled with sadness, and even with a touch of “righteous indignation” for that crowd tha

    “Binding the Hands of Jesus” Text: Mark 15:1 (KJV) 1And straightway in the morning the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council, bound Jesus, carried him away, and delivered him to Pilate. Mark 15:1 (AMP) 1AND IMMEDIATELY when it was morning, the chief ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Lost Tomb Of Jesus

    Contributed by James Vilgos on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,330 views

    As with the DiVinci Code the Lost Tomb of Jesus attempts to atttack the death, burial, resurrection and ascension into heaven. But their arguementss won’t hold up to Scripture or Logic.

    I Introduction: JERUSALEM (AP) -- Filmmakers and researchers on Monday unveiled two ancient stone boxes they said may have once contained the remains of Jesus and Mary Magdalene, but several scholars derided the claims made in a new documentary as unfounded and contradictory to basic Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox