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  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    The Salt And Light Shaker

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 15, 2017
     | 6,463 views

    We are entrusted with the light of God’s truth, that truth is our Savior Jesus Christ. It behoves us to reach ever higher to come together in ever larger numbers so that the light of our individual candles becomes a beacon that penetrates the darkness

    The Salt and Light Shaker Matthew 5:13-16 Earlier this week our Adult Bible Study group took a look at how Jesus made reference to salt and light as He cautioned us about our need to stay salty and to uphold the light that illuminates our candles as His followers. We examined in depth how these ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "I Hope He Didn't Mean It"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 16, 2017
     | 7,584 views

    A sermon about being Jesus' radical church.

    “I Was Hoping Jesus Didn’t Mean It” Matthew 5:38-48 A pastor tells the story of stumbling into his kitchen after a long day of work. He put down his groceries and pressed the voice-mail button. It was one of his church members: “Pastor, I’m doing the Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Short Answers To Common Questions 6 Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 16, 2016
     | 3,871 views

    Part of learning is coming up with the questions, and part of learning is finding the best available answer, while always looking to hone our understanding. We also need to remember that no answer is better than a wrong answers.

    Short Answers to Common Questions 6 1. A man has had enough. He blurts out to his wife, “I have been patient, but your mom has been living with us for seven years. Don’t you think it’s time she gets a place of her own?” “My mom?” the wife replied. “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Love Found A Way

    Contributed by Kevin Barron on May 26, 2013
     | 6,765 views

    Love controls everything about who God is and should be the controlling factor in our life as well.

    LOVE FOUND A WAY I CORINTHIANS 13:1-13 (NRSV) FEBRUARY 3, 2013 FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY, YEAR C HARRISBURG, AR FARM HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH INTRO. Have you heard the story about the actor who was playing the part of Christ in the Passion Play at Eureka Springs, up in the Ozarks? As he ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Spiritual Optometry Series

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 23, 2013
     | 3,569 views

    Make sure you are holy and righteous before demanding the same from someone else.

    Spiritual Optometry June 23, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Make sure you are holy and righteous before demanding the same from someone else. Focus Passage: Matthew 7:1-6 Supplemental Passage: Therefore do not go on passing judgment before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Not Go Beyond What Is Written

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 24, 2013
     | 6,801 views

    A textual sermon on 1 Corinthians 4:6 (Material taken from Dave Swavely's book, "Who Are You To Judge? The Dangers of Judging and Legalism", Chapter 5 "Two Dangers of Legalism")

    HoHum: "What must I forsake to follow Christ?" a young man asked. "Colored clothes for one thing. Get rid of everything in your wardrobe that is not white. Stop sleeping on a soft pillow. Sell your musical instruments and don't eat any more white bread. You cannot, if you are sincere about obeying ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Shalom Of Christ

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 30, 2013
     | 4,869 views

    We need deep, lasting, abiding peace. The only thing like that is the peace of Christ.

    This is a beautiful passage of Scripture. I love the picture it paints. Do you think in pictures? Who here is a visual learner? I definitely am! My Dad was an accomplished artist, and he always taught me that when it comes to a painting, to visual design, the eye must be captivated by something in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Whatever Love Means

    Contributed by Andrew Warriner on Apr 9, 2013
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     | 4,207 views

    It is the most recognised word in any language, it is the subject used most commonly in literature, both fiction and non- fiction, it is the most common central theme for lyricists in secular and religious song writing alike and is responsible for selling

    On the 24th February 1981, our country and indeed the world was captivated by the official announcement of the engagement of our future king, Prince Charles to Lady Diana Spencer. When asked by journalists “Were they in love?” they both replied “yes”, actually if I remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    God Knows How To Make Lemonade!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 14, 2013
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     | 7,193 views

    Don’t give up, your answer is closer than you think. Your miracle is just around the corner! He hasn’t forgot about your need and He still knows your address, He knows everything about you!

    “God knows how to make Lemonade John 21:1-2 MSG 1.After this, Jesus appeared again to the disciples, this time at the Tiberias Sea (the Sea of Galilee). This is how he did it: Simon Peter, Thomas (nicknamed "Twin"), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the brothers Zebedee, and two other ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Good News Concerning Forgiveness

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 1, 2013
     | 3,587 views

    One of the greatest needs in our lives is the need for forgiveness. We need this in every area and every relationship of our lives.

    *THE GOOD NEWS CONCERNING FORGIVENESS* Isaiah 55:6 – 9 http://chirb.it/yAev3A (Note: About 1/3 of this sermon would have come from an outline in Zondervan’s 2013 Pastor’s Annual.) INTRODUCTION: I. THROUGH FORGIVENESS, GOD LETS US GET RIGHT WITH HIMSELF. 1.) God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Honor Your Mother

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 14, 2013
     | 4,843 views

    Whether easy or difficult, we are commanded to honor our mothers.

    Honor Your Mother May 12, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Whether easy or difficult, we are called to honor our mothers. Focus Passage: Ephesians 6:1-3 Supplemental Passage: Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Thankful Life

    Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Mar 5, 2015
     | 9,360 views

    Another year has passed and it's time to be thankful for all the blessings we had the whole year. It is perfect time to understand an attitude of thankfulness within us. This message tries to know a deeper meaning of each attitude.

    A Thankful Life Psalms 100:4 “Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.” Intro: It’s another year has passed and there are a lot of things that we need to thank. We may think of other people who blessed us or even ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Lange avatar

    I Am Created To Encourage Series

    Contributed by David Lange on Sep 30, 2013
     | 13,649 views

    God has called us to encourage others daily.

    I AM CREATED TO ENCOURAGE The Bible tells us in 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NIV) 11 “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” As we continue to learn about our new nature in Christ, the need to crucify self to fulfill God’s purpose for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Encouraged To Encourage

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 22, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 48,162 views

    God encourages us so that we could encourage one another

    Encouraged to Encourage 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 The story seems so modern. A man who seems to be in a rut in his job gets a call from his boss about a terrific new opportunity overseas. Things had not been going so well where he was. Everything he tried to do was a dead end. So this opportunity was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Lord's Prayer - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 17, 2014
     | 4,617 views

    "Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors:" When we think of forgiveness we usually think about who we have to forgive. Rarely do we remember that unforgiveness is a sin that we are committing when we refuse to forgive.

    Please continue standing as we read what is most commonly known as “The Lord’s Prayer” Matthew 6:9-13 (KJV) “Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene