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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Let's Not Get Tired Of Doing Good"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 3, 2013
     | 14,405 views

    A sermon about growing in Christ and reaching out to others.

    Galatians 6:1-10 "Let's Not Get Tired of Doing Good" Recently I read about the time and patience it takes to grow a vineyard. The first year you plant shoots of vines rather than seeds because these grow the strongest vines. At the end of the first growing season, you have to cut them ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Call To Help

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 9, 2014
     | 5,864 views

    These verses show how Paul took Timothy under his care to develop and grow him.

    AUG 11 2013PM A Call to Help Acts 16:1-16:11 Paul and Barnabas have parted ways since they couldn’t agree on whether to include Mark on the 2nd missionary journey. The disagreement was so sharp that Barnabas took Mark and went his way, while Paul took Silas with him to start his 2nd ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Resurrection Of Christ

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Apr 30, 2013
     | 4,558 views

    A look at proofs and arguments for the Resurrection of Christ

    GOOD NEWS OF THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST I Cor. 15:1-58 http://chirb.it/MbB7An (This sermon contains quotes from both Josh McDowell and also Jeffrey Donley that I found on the computer, but do not have the references available as to where on internet.) INTRODUCTION: 1.) This morning I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Going Through The Big D Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,446 views

    Exposition of Mark 10:1-12 regarding Jesus’ statements on marriage and divorce

    Text: Mark 10:1-12, Title: Going Through the Big “D,” Date/Place: NRBC, 2/24/08, PM A. Opening illustration: Preview with pastoral warning and assurance of care and openness to hearing differing viewpoints, Snapshot of marriage in America, from Covenant Marriage by Fred Lowry, p. 18, Why is it that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worth Dying For Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Nov 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,167 views

    When Jesus decided we were worth dying for, there were many caught in the crossfire.

    “Worth Dying For” John 15:13 Remembrance Day Service Today is a day that needs little help in terms of explanation or description. The sacrifice of Canadian troops, along with allied nations, fighting for the freedom of the world, is not hard to understand. What is difficult to grasp is the price ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Peace And Love Of God

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,651 views

    Advent message on the hope and love of Jesus Chrst. In a time of celebration, there can also be the peace of God to a world that doesn't know peace.

    The Peace and love of God Psalm 121:1-8 Introduction- Today, Josh and Michelle lite the first candle of Advent. The candle of hope. The 4 weeks of Advent point us to Jesus Christ. Hope ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Rich Anderson avatar

    This Is The Day That The Lord Has Made Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 21, 2011
    based on 17 ratings
     | 43,079 views

    How do we serve God in our lives? We can turn to Scripture to find out. It may not be easy, but it will be worth it.

    “This is the day which the Lord has made, Let us rejoice and be glad in it!” Psalms 113-118 comprise a wonderful 6 psalm praise to God called the “Egyptian Hallel” (Hallel meaning praise in the Hebrew.) These 6 psalms were sung during the main Jewish holidays, Passover, Pentecost and the Feast ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Does God Perform Miracles?

    Contributed by Michael Walther on Jun 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,726 views

    If your God is not a God of miracles, what kind of God is He? The greatest miracle of God is the miracle of our salvation.

    Does God Perform Miracles? Matthew 17.1-9 NKJ Matthew 17:1 Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, led them up on a high mountain by themselves; 2 and He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light. 3 And ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Choose Perseverance Series

    Contributed by Clif Mckinley on Feb 6, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,714 views

    Message 6 or 7 in a series about the practical things we can learn from the 7 church in Revelation

    Revelation Week 6 “Choose Perseverance” Welcome: Everyone Guests (We are honored) Online & Podcasting Turkey’s & Baptism 11/23-Teen Challenge will be with us 11/30-#Struggles -Following Jesus In A Selfie Centered World. 12/24-Christmas Eve Service Connect: Speaking of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • David Henderson avatar

    Making Better Choices Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 8, 2015
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     | 11,650 views

    A comment my mother made frequently when we were kids with this: “a woman’s work is never done.” My mother worked in a doctor’s office all day, took care of our home and paid most of our bills on her own.

    “Making Better Choices” Luke 10:38-42 A comment my mother made frequently when we were kids with this: “a woman’s work is never done.” My mother worked in a doctor’s office all day, took care of our home and paid most of our bills on her own. So she had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing For Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 11, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,817 views

    Jesus teaches us how to prepare for battle

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we are rewinding our Bible DVR’s a little bit further as we get ready to examine the scene of Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemane. • Last week Jerry explored the arrest of Jesus, this week we are going to look at how Jesus spent his final moments preparing for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Advancing In The Midst Of Adversity Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 23, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,030 views

    The difficulties associated with our modern day are reaching new levels of intensity. The majority is not interested in the Word or worship. As difficult as it may be, we remain obligated to serve the Lord and reach others. We can advance for Christ.

    Advancing in the Midst of Adversity 1 John 2: 24-29 Take a moment to consider the great challenges John spoke of in our last study. He warned the spirit of antichrist was already among us, seeking to undermine the church and hinder her ministry. He reminds us that we are living in the last time, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    Just Connect: Make It Last

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 26, 2016
     | 2,908 views

    For the manifestation of the only redemption story known that saved man was in the testimony of a believer.

    JUST CONNECT: MAKE IT LAST by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 26, 2016) “Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness [3:11, KJV]...But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Chuck Musselwhite avatar

    Isaiah 29 Back From The Brink Series

    Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016
     | 8,477 views

    Exposition of Isaiah 29

    Isaiah 29 Back from the Brink Beware of Tripping vs. 1-8 Beware of Blindspots vs. 9-16 Restored to Blessings vs. 17-24 Intro: In 1991 Jimmy Conors was playing his final US Open He was 39 years old and way past his prime It didn’t start out well with him almost losing his opening match to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Palitha Jayasooriya avatar

    The Christmas Light That Brings Hope

    Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Dec 17, 2015
    based on 14 ratings
     | 21,580 views

    I preached this sermon last Sunday, December 13th, 2015, at our Christmas Carol Service. It is shown here mostly as it was presented. The sermon talks about the Light of Jesus that brings hope for more than a season.

    THE CHRISTMAS LIGHT THAT BRINGS HOPE (ISAIAH 9:1-7, MATTHEW 4:13-16) INTRODUCTION – Good evening friends, it’s so nice to have you at our Christmas production 2015, “Christmas Hope – for more than a season”. I want to speak tonight about a hope that lasts beyond a season. One of our musicians told ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God