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  • Ron Theis avatar

    The Basics Of Authentic Christianity

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 9, 2010
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     | 7,429 views

    Where is our passion for the Lord. We say we LOVE Him, but do our actions agree with our words?

    The Basics of Authentic Christianity The Internal Motivation: Passion Matthew 22:34-40 Getting Back to the Basics…it’s a cry heard in business, sports, and in life. But why is it so vital? Why the basics? … Because everything we do well is the result of mastering the basics. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    For We Are Kindred

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 6, 2010
     | 4,346 views

    The problem of acceptance cross-generationally in a church

    1So Abram went up from Egypt, he and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the Negeb. 2Now Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver, and in gold. 3He journeyed on by stages from the Negeb as far as Bethel, to the place where his tent had been at the beginning, between Bethel and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Love The Sinner

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Aug 8, 2010
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     | 4,706 views

    Our knowledge and our faith should always be growing, expanding, as we look daily “as through a ‘glass darkly” until that time when God will reveal the answers to all our questions.

    LOVE THE SINNER Terra Bella United Presbyterian Church August 8, 2010 Luke 11:14-28 1 John 3:11-15 James 1:5 Proverbs 22:6 I Samuel 17:45-46 Romans 12:9 I’m aware that speaking of demons and demon possession isn’t very popular in the Presbyterian Church. I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Paradox Of Wealth Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,668 views

    The paradox of wealth is that no matter what we own; the Lord is the source of it all! First fruits are the Lord’s

    The Paradox of Wealth, 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 Introduction In today’s Scripture reading, we pick up on a similar theme. This is only once complete chapter away from the passage we examined last week. Now we pick up on the Apostle Paul instructing the Corinthian Church with regard to generosity and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Amazing Wonders That Happen When God Is In Our Midst

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 5, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 16,325 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE AMAZING WONDERS THAT HAPPEN WHEN GOD IS IN OUR MIDST AND HIGHLIGHTS THE FOLLOWING 1.REVIVAL 2.HOLINESS 3.VICTORY 4.JUSTICE 5.PROTECTION 6.PEACE 7.PRAISE

    AMAZING WONDERS THAT HAPPEN WHEN GOD IS IN OUR MIDST ************************************************** OUTLINE 1.REVIVAL 2.HOLINESS 3.VICTORY 4.JUSTICE 5.PROTECTION 6.PEACE 7.PRAISE THE MESSAGE AMAZING WONDERS THAT HAPPEN WHEN GOD IS IN OUR ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Luke 2:8-20 What Did The Shepherds See And Hear?

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 23, 2010
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     | 8,730 views

    Today we’ll read about the shepherds receiving the most wonderful news that’s ever been told. Most people are not really aware of their lost condition, and when they hear about a Savior coming into the world to make away for man kind to do something

    # 3~ LUKE 2:8-20 WHAT DID THE SHEPHERDS SEE AND HEAR? 12-25-10 Today we’ll read about the shepherds receiving the most wonderful news that’s ever been told. Most people are not really aware of their lost condition, and when they hear about a Savior coming into the world to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Does Jesus Really Care Who Wins The Game?

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jan 2, 2011
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     | 5,302 views

    Jesus reveals the four essential plays He is going to use as He competes in the real super bowl of life.

    By tonight, the endless hoopla, the frenzied advertising and, almost incidentally, the football game itself will be over. Super Bowl Sunday will have come and gone for another year. One more observation: The Super Bowl wouldn't be a true sporting event without an endless string of both pre-game ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dangers Of Grace Part 2

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 3, 2011
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     | 4,543 views

    A new generation was about to embark on a brand new journey into the long awaited Promised Land. The circumstances would be new, the enemies they would face would be brutal, but the challenge from God would not change: love Him and serve Him with all the

    The Dangers of Grace Part 2 Deuteronomy 32:19-33 Purpose: To teach the early warning signs of getting away from the Lord. Aim: I want the listener to feel a deep sense of danger that their relationship with the Lord can grow cold very easily. INTRODUCTION: Moses is 120 years old and is about to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Perry avatar

    Don't Worry, God Finishes What He Begins

    Contributed by John Perry on Jan 25, 2011
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     | 11,673 views

    Every found yourself awake at night anxious over the things that only God can control? The good news that we have in this message is that what God begins He promises to finish.

    Bunbury Tues pm 25/01/2011 “Don’t worry – God finishes what he begins” Intro: A great deal of our anxiety comes from worrying about things we really shouldn’t worry about. Some people have a lot of confidence in themselves. But their confidence is sometimes not well ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Listen Up! Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 16, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,142 views

    Listening to God requires absolute, coourageous obedience to Christ.

    “Renewable Energy: Listen Up!” Luke 9:28-36 There are many ways to say “Listen!” For example: “Shh! Listen!” - a whispered command so as not to disturb someone. Or “LISTEN TO ME!” - a loud command to get attention in as noisy place. Or “OK. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    No Other Name For Grace But Amazing

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,767 views

    Made Alive in Christ. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Ephesians chapter 2 verses 1-10. Ill: Grace. A word used in a variety of ways. • It is a word that has been used as an alternative term for prayer. • e.g. “Would you say grace?” • It has been used to describe the way a person moves. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Calling Evil Good

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 25, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,814 views

    Man calls it an accident, God calls it abomination ... Man calls it a weakness, God calls it willfulness. We live in the last days when people have started to call evil good and good evil ... What will you say about good and evil? The choice is yours!

    Opening illustration: Dr. J. Wilbur Chapman told of a distinguished minister, Dr. Howard, from Australia who preached very strongly on the subject of SIN. After the service, one of the church deacons came to counsel with him in the study. "Dr. Howard," he said, "we don’t want you to talk as openly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Coltrain avatar

    The Christian's View Of Astrology

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 5, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 15,690 views

    Considerationn of the subject of Astrology is important not only due to its popularity but due to how much the Bible addresses it.

    Today, we are going to discuss a topic that is amazingly popular in our modern society - Astrology. It is an important topic because of the large number of people who are involved in its practice and the serious attention which it is given in the Bible. Let’s first discuss the nature of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Into Death-Talk With Jesus

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 28, 2009
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     | 2,567 views

    The death of which Jesus spoke is life giving and God glorifying.

    Title: Into Death-Talk with Jesus Text: John 12:20-34 Thesis: The death of which Jesus spoke is life giving and God glorifying. Introduction In the 1980s, when we lived in Fullerton, California, often on Sunday morning, I had breakfast at Christopher’s, a little café on the corner about a block ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Waiting Bride

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 9, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,353 views

    God’s word is the water that we must bathe in daily. We wash away everything that does not conform to the image of Christ. As God’s ’wife’ it must be our earnest desire for him to see us as beautiful and pleasing. O that we could be his delight.

    Opening illustration: Watch the video clip ‘God’s Valentine.’ Let us turn to Revelation 19 and catch up with John’s vision of the ‘Bride of Christ’ and how she gets herself ready for her Bridegroom. Introduction: The imagery and symbolism of marriage is applied to Christ and the body of believers ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational