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  • PAUL STERRETT avatar

    Living In An Upside Down World Series

    Contributed by Paul Sterrett on Apr 4, 2013
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     | 8,703 views

    Introductory Message to a series on 1 Thessalonians focusing on the foundation of our faith despite the uncertain times in which we live.

    LIVING IN AN UPSIDE DOWN WORLD 1 Thessalonians 1:1; Acts 17:1-9 INTRODUCTION How does a person live for Jesus Christ in a society where his faith is constantly under attack—where he can be ostracized or blacklisted for openly professing that he is a Christian?...How can you raise children ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Psalm 5 - A Prayer For Protection Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 21, 2014
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     | 16,577 views

    This message deals with David again in his request that the Lord would protect him from his enemies who were under the sway of Absalom.

    A PRAYER FOR PROTECTION TEXT: Psalm 5:1-12 Psalms 5:1-12 KJV To the chief Musician upon Nehiloth, A Psalm of David. Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation. [2] Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray. [3] My voice shalt thou hear in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Value Of Truth Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Mar 10, 2012
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     | 12,575 views

    Although the nature of truth may be debated, God is the source of truth and His truth is absolute.

    A small-town prosecuting attorney called his first witness to the stand in a trial - a grand-motherly, elderly woman. He approached her and asked, “Mrs. Jones, do you know me?’ She responded, ‘Why, yes, I do know you, Mr. Williams. I’ve known you since you were a young ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Time For Celebration Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Mar 24, 2012
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     | 19,709 views

    When God does great things we need to celebrate like David did and bring a proper attitude in our worship.

    The year is so long ago we won’t mention it. But I was a freshmen in High School, I was playing soccer for my churches club team. We’re playing this team and they’re better than we are. They’re beating us, not bad, but they’re winning. Then it happens, it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dead Or Alive?

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 9, 2012
     | 3,903 views

    Apologetic sermon on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: The Empty Tomb – The Facts: • The Gospel writers • The Roman Soldiers • The Senhedrin • The Jewish people The Missing Body - Three options • Fraud (stolen body) • Swoon (resuscitation) • Miracle (resurrection) The ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    When Life Seems Scattered Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2012
     | 5,556 views

    Navigating life's difficult circumstances.

    When Life Seems Scattered Series: BREAKOUT – God on the Move through the Book of Acts Brad Bailey – April 29, 2012 Intro One thing we each have in our lives… is circumstances… things outside ourselves that effect the context we are in. Some circumstances we welcome… ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Foundation Two: Gender Roles In Marriage Series

    Contributed by Greg Brown on Jul 6, 2015
     | 6,564 views

    Topical study looking at gender roles in marriage

    Foundation Two: Gender Roles in Marriage In this session, we will discuss God’s roles for the husband and wife in the marriage union. Why are gender roles so important in marriage? For one, God designed marriage, and when people do not follow his design, the marriage is destined for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mystery Babylon: Anti-Jew, Anti-Protestant, Anti-America Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jul 29, 2015
     | 3,224 views

    For the first 60 years of the 20th century, Rome seemed to be at business as usual for her. Seniors today were raised with a Romanism that was a far cry from the compromising brand of today. Thus the Protestant's ease in separating from her.

    PART FIVE: THE GREAT TRANSFORMATION , 1948- present FIFTY-NINE: THE BIRTH OF ISRAEL Some Christians would say that one of the most exciting events in all modern history is the episode involving God's promises to the nation Israel. In 1948, the Gentile domination of the Promised Land begins its ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Serving Through Submission Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016
     | 12,730 views

    Jesus saved me through His submission so that I can serve Him through my submission

    ENGAGE/TENSION This morning I’m going to preach on a section of Scripture that I don’t particularly like. And my guess is that if most of you are completely honest, you don’t like it either. That’s because it flies in the face of our natural tendencies. Submission is not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • JEREMIAH MENYONGAI avatar

    Capitalize On Your Borrowed Time

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 24, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,698 views

    Through all the ups and downs, mountains and valleys, joys and sorrows, victories and defeats, good days and bad days, God has blessed us to see one more year. Many people died this year. We are alive. We have all the reasons to say "Hallelujah & Amen."

    “CAPITALIZE ON YOUR BORROWED TIME” LUKE 13:1-9: 1 There were present at that season some that told Jesus of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. 2 And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    It's Time To Cross The Jordan Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Sep 13, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 41,045 views

    You might have been wandering in the wilderness for many years, lost and going about in circles. It is time to cross the Jordan Rive and live a life of victory claiming your inheritance in Christ. We will study the three things you must do to cross.

    SCRIPTURE READING: Joshua 3:1-8 (NIV) 3 Early in the morning Joshua and all the Israelites set out from Shittim and went to the Jordan, where they camped before crossing over. 2 After three days the officers went throughout the camp, 3 giving orders to the people: “When you see the ark of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Sola's Of The Reformation Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 2, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,154 views

    1) Scripture alone (sola Scriptura), 2) Grace alone (sola gratia), 3) Faith alone (sola fide), 4) Christ alone (solus Christus), and 4) The glory of God alone (soli Deo gloria).

    All Hallows’ Day or All Saints’ Day (November 1) was first celebrated on May 13, 609, when Pope Boniface IV dedicated the Pantheon in Rome to the Virgin Mary. The date was later changed to November 1 by Pope Gregory III, who dedicated a chapel in honor of all saints in the Vatican ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • David Dykes avatar

    The Life-Changing Power Of The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 23,660 views

    The Word of God has supernatural power to change lives.

    INTRODUCTION This is the sixth message in the series from 1 Thessalonians. The series is entitled, “Finding Hope in a Hopeless World.” In this message we’re going to study “The Life-changing Power of the Word of God.” A lot of people are confused about what the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Citizenship Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 11, 2014
     | 8,821 views

    Good Christians are good citizens.

    Christian Citizenship 1 Peter 2:13-17 Rev. Brian Bill November 8-9, 2014 Video: Veterans Day Honors In recognition of Veterans Day this week, we’d like to honor our veterans by asking you to stand so we can show our thankfulness. Our topic today is “Christian Citizenship” and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Boxed In Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 5, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,264 views

    A study of the book of Job 7: 1 - 21

    Job 7: 1 - 21 Boxed In 1 “Is there not a time of hard service for man on earth? Are not his days also like the days of a hired man? 2 Like a servant who earnestly desires the shade, and like a hired man who eagerly looks for his wages, 3 So I have been allotted months of futility, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel