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  • Jason Cole avatar

    Principles To Build Upon: Harmony Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,910 views

    Unity within the church is vital to the success of the church.

    Principles to Build Upon: Harmony Introduction: The last few weeks we have discussed principles that we must build upon. If we are going to grow as a church there are several pillars that we must build upon. We have talked about the importance of maintaining the Truth, of worshipping in spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Grace - Part 6 Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 8, 2013
     | 4,332 views

    A powerful series based on the book "Grace: More than we Deserve, Greater Than We Imagine." The series will look at the many different aspects of Grace. Part 6

    December 16, 2012 Grace Happens - 6 Oh! But he was a tight-fisted hand at the grindstone, Scrooge! a squeezing, wrenching, grasping, scraping, clutching, covetous old sinner! Hard and sharp as flint, from which no steel had ever struck out generous fire; secret, and self-contained, and solitary ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Clean Hands

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 29, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,812 views

    Clean Hands USA 2nd Chance

    Clean Hands USA 2nd Chance Ezekiel 33:1-6 Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, 2 Son of man, speak to the children of thy people, and say unto them, When I bring the sword upon a land, if the people of the land take a man of their coasts, and set him for their watchman: ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Jesus Needs A Break! (Mark 7:24-37)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,254 views

    Jesus Needs a Break! Depictions of Christ suffering on the cross are common in Christian literature and iconography. Few though are the depictions of Jesus walking around..

    Our Gospel reading this morning is from Mark chapter 7, where we come across a Jesus who is tired - tired, I think, to the point of exhaustion. This is not the sort of depiction of Jesus that is given much attention by the church. I’ve never seen a stained-glass window with an image of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Jesus Needs A Break! Mark 7:24-37

    Contributed by David Smith on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 25,849 views

    Depictions of Christ suffering on the cross are common in Christian literature and iconography. Few though are the depictions of Jesus walking around exhausted, during his earthly ministry. Yet the tiredness of Jesus is seen commonly in the Gospels, and

    Our Gospel reading this morning is from Mark chapter 7, where we come across a Jesus who is tired - tired, I think, to the point of exhaustion. This is not the sort of depiction of Jesus that is given much attention by the church. I’ve never seen a stained-glass window with an image of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    A Face In The Crowd Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 25, 2008
     | 3,169 views

    God’s anger is inflamed when humanity exploits itself but more especially in the name of religion. God will hold accountable, people who make worship a burdensome thing.

    Michelle Sterling, Global Image Group: "Within the first three seconds of a new encounter, people evaluate you… even if it is just a glance. People appraise your visual and behavioral appearance from head to toe. They observe your demeanor, mannerisms, and body language and even assess your ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    How To Have Real Faith Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 13, 2023
     | 1,857 views

    A study from the book of James. This study is inspired by Rick Warren's book: Developing a Faith that Works, Book of James Volumes 1 & 2.

    A. We have been hearing a lot during the past year about “FAKE NEWS.” 1. FAKE NEWS is either a news story that has been completely FABRICATED or EMBELLISHED to the point where there is very little TRUTH left in the story. 2. I am always double-checking NEWS STORIES that I see on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Opening Heaven Thru Prayer And The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 28, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,729 views

    Part two of a three part series on praying in the Spirit and tongues.

    I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. As you make your requests, plead for God?s mercy upon them, and give thanks. 2 Pray this way for kings and all others who are in authority, so that we can live in peace and quietness, in godliness and dignity. 3 This is good and pleases God our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do Not Be Deceived Series

    Contributed by Michael Allen on Jan 20, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,281 views

    The first in a series on Galatians

    Galatians 1 Galatians 1: 1 – 10 How many people here watch the ‘psychological illusionist’ Derren Brown? Did you see ‘The Heist’ during this week? He took a group of people, middle management level jobs and in 3 weeks, without their knowledge, turned them into bank robbers. He was able to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    How To Respond To Your Accusers

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 26, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,642 views

    Paul credited His Sovereign Lord with the ability to guide him with the knowledge, wisdom and promptings from the Spirit through his conscience. The great apostle relied on his conscience to guide him with the moral judgment necessary to oppose the violat

    How Paul Demonstrated Wisdom Before His Accusers (Acts 23:1-5) Illustration: The 90/10 Principle Discover the 90/10 Principle: It will change your life The 90/10 principle is incredible! Very few know and apply this principle. The Result? Millions of people are suffering undeserved stress, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gospel According To Matthew

    Contributed by Barnabas Park on Mar 24, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,032 views

    In light of Jesus’s judgement on those who claimed to have been rightoues and Jesus Mission statement for His life, Matthew gives us conclusion that no matter how hard you may try, you can’t be righteous. The only way you can be saved is through Jesus who

    Matthew 7:21-23 "Not everyone who says to me, ’Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22Many will say to me on that day, ’Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Is Our Focus?

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 19, 2013
     | 4,304 views

    Life is never going to be easy, so sharing the Gospel will not be easy work! Jesus taught us this, the Disciples knew this as truth, so when it comes to sharing Christ will we submit to Him or still remain focused on ourselves?

    Where is our Focus? Acts 16:16-40 Introduction The Christian brothers and sisters at Antioch had good reason to rejoice -- They had been at the center of a great controversy; and stood firm in it -- The controversy? Answering, “What must we do to be saved?” Two weeks: We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Watchful Church

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,038 views

    Today from this passage as the Apostle Paul wraps up the book of Titus, he will close with some general rules to follow in the church, and to watchful of certain things, so that they don’t hurt the church, to tonight let’s learn what we as a church need t

    A Watchful Church Pm October 18th 2009 Titus 3:9-15 Introduction As we began this series five Sunday nights ago, we set out to go through this book in order to find out what a true biblical church looks like, and at the very beginning we learned what five calls of the church are, then we learned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Soul Searcher

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 7, 2012
     | 3,706 views

    The Holy Spirit and His attributes

    “The Soul Searcher” John 16:5-16 Who is this one that Jesus said that He would send in His name? What is He called in the Bible? We commonly refer to Him as the Holy Spirit but He has many other names. He is “another comforter,” the Spirit of “Truth,” the Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Truth About Hell

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 22, 2017
     | 2,700 views

    The Truth About Hell

    The Truth About Hell "All liars shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone." Revelation 21:8. The subject and doctrine of hell is probably the most awful as well as controversial subjects one can undertake and speak about. Christ had much to say about hell during his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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