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  • Christopher Lanham avatar

    The View: A Matter Of Perspective Of Truth And Knowledge Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Feb 11, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,224 views

    What is truth?

    Among Bible stories it is iconic – one of those moments that captures the attention of the reader because it resonates with us; one of those things that we have all wrestled with. In fact, it is a moment so pregnant with relevance that for a moment we are tempted to actually empathize with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Drama Free Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012
     | 6,434 views

    Today we are going to see the importance of relationships in this mission. It is vitally important to establish healthy relationships in your life to assist in serving God. God works through people. God never does anything in the world except what God do

    Drama Free Matthew 10:9-15 Charlie Brown said it best: "I love mankind, it's people I can’t stand!" ...and we can all relate. Life could be so serene were it not for those pesky relational challenges. Last week we looked at the importance of the simplicity of our lifestyle, because the wrong ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Dying Declarations!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jan 3, 2012
     | 5,599 views

    While “aspire to inspire before you expire” is a catchy, insightful one-liner, when it comes to the lives of numerous heroes’ of faith, it is how they expired with motivational words seemingly on their dying lips, which leaves an indelible impression in u

    Dying declarations “Nemo moriturus praesumitur mentire”! Now is this Latin maxim, all “Greek and Latin” to my congregation? I can “justifiably” empathize with those not in touch with the “World of Justice” ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What Time Is It

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 12, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,897 views

    A Message calling the church to step up for Christ.

    What Time Is It? Haggai 1:1-11 / Romans 13:11-14 * (READ Haggai) In 1969 a rock album entitled “The Chicago Transit Authority” was released with huge success. One of the songs on that album was entitled “Does anybody really know what time it is.” Candidly, that song is considered a rock classic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Friday’s Cross

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 30, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,636 views

    Four declarations of the cross; wrath is assuaged, forgiveness is offered, holiness is imparted, love is revealed.

    Good Friday’s Cross 1 John 2:2 He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. INTRO: There is a Puritan writer of centuries past who wrote a multi-volume theology book on this single verse. His premise and objective throughout the work ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Enoch: The One Message Preacher

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 8, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,269 views

    A look at Enoch's only message, the resurrection.

    ENOCH: THE ONE MESSAGE PREACHER JUDE 14,15 INTRODUCTION A. The demands upon a pastor today are very unique. 1. In interviews with speechwriters today, most say they can be counted on to write 12-15 really good speeches every year. a. These are professional writers. b. Some of the best in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Servant Leadership Part 2: A Concious Choice That We Make Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jul 5, 2009
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     | 9,822 views

    All leaders are called to constantly choose between the Power and Authority Model and the Servant Model of Leadership. What do we generally choose and why do we choose the obvious?

    Servant Leadership – Part II – A conscious choice that we make There was this couple, who lived very close to the Church. They could just step into the church from their home, pretty much like Abrahams when they attend our church. One Sunday the wife, decided that she will save time, in cooking, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Build God's House!

    Contributed by David Mende on Jul 8, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 20,575 views

    The Jews were concerned more about building their own houses rather than building God's house. Consequently, God gives this message to His prophet to rebuke His people. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

    Introduction (Secure Attention): Have you ever thought along these lines, “I am going to serve the Lord after I grow old.” “I want to work for God but I’m too busy.” “I want to serve God but I’m not sure whether I’ll be able to do anything at all for the Lord.” If you had any thoughts like that, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Putting The "Dog" Back In "Dogma" Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 22, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,768 views

    How important is dogma to the life of the church?

    Putting the “Dog” in Dogma 2 Timothy 2:1-7 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI Oct. 1, 2006 Mission and Vision, Rnd. II In the movie Dogma Hollywood takes a very irreverent look at the Catholic faith. Cardinal Glick apparently thinks the church suffers from an image problem – it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Psalm Of Praise

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018
     | 12,711 views

    Praise as seen in Psalm 103

    Psalm 103: A Psalm of Praise ?We have been walking through the OT together this year, and we have seen that God uses people during each season of their lives -- some seniors who thought they were ready to sit back and take it easy; some going through times of difficulty; som in their youth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Oneness With Jesus - Mary's Extravagant Love

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 3, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,711 views

    A devotional for communion John shares with us what it means to be one with Christ through the extravagance of Mary's love. A love that gave Jesus her 1. Future 2. Her whole being

    Scripture: John 12:1-8 (A brief devotional before Communion) Theme: Oneness with Christ - the Extravagance of Mary's Love Proposition: John shares with us a living example of what it means to be one with Jesus through the sacrificial love life of Mary towards Jesus. Mary gives Jesus 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What Is Your Calling? (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,216 views

    If you don’t consistently spend time alone with God in His Word and in prayer, you don’t have a walk with God! If you don’t have a walk with God, you will not be able to stand alone as Noah did. You will be more conformed to this evil world than you ...

    Opening Illustration: According to an African fable, four fingers and a thumb lived together on a hand. They were inseparable friends. One day, they noticed a gold ring lying next to them and conspired to take it. The thumb said it would be wrong to steal the ring, but the four fingers called him a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Your Calling? (Part 11) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,264 views

    Now with the media tracking you and keeping you accountable, the way you live out your life daily will send a message to others who you really are and what is your calling. This should not stop you to live out God’s call.

    Opening Illustration: Jesus has become popular again. His name pops up in the news all the time. In 2004 Mel Gibson did what Billy Graham could not do. Through his movie The Passion of the Christ, he took the cross of Jesus and planted it squarely in the middle of American public life. For a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Homecoming

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 26, 2022
     | 9,720 views

    This sermon is adapted to fit – Homecoming Services, Reunions and Celebration Gatherings as we 1. Embrace One Another’s Healing and Transformations 2. Practice the Grace of Forgiveness 3. Enjoy and Accept One Another’s Diversity

    Sermon: Homecoming Sermon This sermon is adapted to fit – Homecoming Services, Reunions and Celebration Gatherings as we 1. Embrace One Another’s Healing and Transformations 2. Practice the Grace of Forgiveness 3. Accept and Enjoy One Another’s Diversity Scripture: Mark 5:18-19 “As Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Luke’s Introduction To The Gospels Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 2, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,548 views

    We must be confident that all those things that are spoken of in the Bible are true. That is the starting point for any study of scripture. If any part of it can be shown to be false, then all of the Word of God is suspect. The truth is very import....

    Scriptures (Acts 1:1) Luke 1:1-4 Luke wrote both Acts, and of course, the [1]Gospel that bears his name. Here is what he had to say by way of introduction. Inasmuch as many have taken in hand to set in order a narrative of those things which have been fulfilled among us, just as those who from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist