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  • C Jordan avatar

    The Rescue #4: Let's Go!

    Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 30, 2013
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     | 12,914 views

    Sometimes we find ourselves stuck in life, and we can choose to either retreat, stay where we are, or go forward. God calls us to arise and go forward!

    THE RESCUE #4: LET’S GO! OPENING JOKE: While on maternity leave, a woman from our office brought in her new bundle of joy. She also had her seven-year-old son with her. Everyone gathered around the baby, and the little boy asked, "Mommy, can I have some money to buy a soda?" "What do you ...read more

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    Persecution: The Opening Salvoes

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013
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     | 7,937 views

    Religious opposition to the Gospel!

    PERSECUTION: THE OPENING SALVOES. Acts 4:1-31; Acts 5:12-42. Soon after the early success of Pentecost, the fledgling New Testament church found herself facing persecution. This is not surprising, and quite in keeping with the pattern of the earlier ministry of Jesus. For example, Herod the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    My Will Vs. Thy Will Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 8, 2013
     | 6,202 views

    Thy kingdom come and thy will be done are saying basically the same thing. The will of God is to be King over us. We must realize God's will and the issues that block us from doing his will.

    1. Paternoster A former soldier tells of being stationed in Frankfurt, Germany. When he had to go to the HQ, located in the Abrams Building, he had two options to go upstairs. He could take the stairs or the "Paternoster." This was an unusual elevator which had no doors, only an opening; and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Blood Of The Covenant

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 30, 2014
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    To show that JESUS's blood sealed and confirmed the covenant of Grace.

    I. EXORDIUM: Is this grace sealed and confirmed by the blood of the Lamb? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS's blood sealed and confirmed the covenant of Grace. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:20 (Amplified Bible) 9:20 Saying these words: This is the blood that seals ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Many Christians Depart From God; Why? What’s God’s Remedy?

    Contributed by David Leach on Jan 13, 2014
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     | 7,214 views

    Departing from God does not necessarily mean a physical departing in which a person goes fully back into the world from which he was redeemed – while this is true of some for many others it is a spiritual departing.

    Many Christians depart from God; Why? What’s God’s remedy? Jo 6:66 From that time many of His disciples went back and walked with Him (with Jesus) no more. What are some of the direct causes for Christians to no longer actively walk with God? Love of a sin more than of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 2, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,857 views

    Faithfulness has Jesus as it object, obedience as its joy, and eternity as its goal. Faithfulness is the proper response to all of God's gracious giving.

    Intro: What is the proper response to the manger which was the doorway for God to be with us? What is the proper response to the cross where God suffered for us? What is the proper response to the ascension where Jesus intercedes for us? What is the proper response to the gift of the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Heart For The Lord

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Nov 16, 2011
     | 5,872 views

    Do the so called transparent barriers that we construct between ourselves and God’s word provide enough safety from God’s wrath?

    A Heart for the Lord Readings: Matthew 15:1-20 15:1-20pp -- Mk 7:1-23 1 Then some Pharisees and teachers of the law came to Jesus from Jerusalem and asked, 2 "Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They don't wash their hands before they eat!" 3 Jesus replied, "And why do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    It's A Coin Toss! Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,539 views

    God seeks us sinners in the way a woman looks for a valuable coin she has lost.

    1. The boss of a big company needed to call one of his employees about an urgent problem with one of the main computers. He dialed the employees home telephone number and was greeted with a child’s whispered, "Hello?" The boss asked, "Is your Daddy home?" "Yes," whispered the small ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Jesus Is All That Matters"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 8, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,710 views

    A sermon for 9-11.

    Psalm 27 “Jesus Is All That Matters” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org We read this Psalm on a Sunday evening when most of us probably have that grim anniversary in our minds. It happened on a Tuesday morning in September ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    911-When Tragedy Strikes

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Sep 10, 2011
     | 4,643 views

    Disaster will always strike, how should we respond?

    911: When Tragedy Strikes Matthew 14:22-33 10 years ago today my wife and I were watching in disbelief as 9-11 unfolded before our horrified eyes. We remember how we felt because to some degree we are reminded of this emotion when we witness tsunamis, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions. ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Love Your Enemies? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,558 views

    This message is the second in a series that deals with some of the difficult sayings of Jesus. This message deals with Jesus’ call to love your enemies.

    Sometimes we hear something that sounds so unreasonable our response is, “You have got to be kidding.” I believe in our text we encounter Jesus saying something that really sounds unreasonable. In fact this statement goes against what we consider to be reasonable. This statement goes against ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Handling Bitterness Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 30, 2011
     | 6,886 views

    Bitterness can be very destructive, we must be able to deal with it through Christ!

    INTRODUCTION • PC VIDEO CLIP SEABISCUIT • SLIDE #1 • As we continue examining how to deal with some of the dark emotions we face in life, today we will look at another emotion that can cause a lot of problems if we do not learn to cope with it. • The issue of bitterness is something that has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prophecy And The Value Of Listening Intently For God Series

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jul 3, 2011
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     | 5,679 views

    Listening for what God is saying is important. Listening well is essential. Those of us who seek to share with others a word that could be described as prophetic should also listen well before we speak.

    29.5.11 THE IMPORTANCE OF LISTENING INTENTLY TO GOD INTRO What do you hope for when you come to Church on a Sunday? I expect for most of us who come we hope to hear from God. We want to be able come away at the end of a service having heard something that changes the way we see things or feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pergamos, Mail Call Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 1, 2012
     | 4,047 views

    Sermons detailing the Lord’s instructions to the churches of Asia Minor.

    Pergamos, Mail Call! Revelation 2:12-17 Revelation 2:12 And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges; 13 I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan’s seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come And See #2: I’ve Found Jesus Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 9, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 28,704 views

    After someone has tasted and seen that the Lord is good, their most natural response is to want to share Jesus with others.

    COME AND SEE #2: I’VE FOUND JESUS REVIEW THE INTRO TO THE GOSPEL OF JOHN: • The Gospel of John is one of four accounts of the life of Jesus in the New Testament. • Purpose: “And truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are ...read more

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