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  • David Owens avatar

    The Blessing Of A Grace-Filled Marriage Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 25, 2015
     | 6,822 views

    God wills that we are grace-filled people and God will help us to offer grace and forgiveness in marriage.

    Introduction: A. Once upon a time there was a husband who sinned against his wife, but he apologized and she forgave him. 1. However, from time to time, the wife reminded the husband of his past indiscretion. 2. Finally, one day the husband asked his wife, “Honey, why do you keep bringing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Huddle And Scatter Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 31, 2015
     | 9,446 views

    The 1st church at first didn't spread outside of Jerusalem. It took a persecution to scatter believers into the surrounding areas, making the 1st beachheads of the Gospel. This sermon focuses on getting out of the church house and into the world.

    Huddle and Scatter Acts Series Chuck Sligh May 31, 2015 (Adapted from a sermon by John Hamby titled “Gathered but Not Scattered” found on SermonCentral.) TEXT: Turn to Acts 8 INTRODUCTION Quotation – I want to read you something by way of introduction, by Tony Evans in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get Real! Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 1, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,951 views

    The first letter of John was written to Christians to help them have joy, overcome sin, recognize false teachers, and to be assured of their eternal life. To do that, believers had to recognize the reality of Jesus and a relationship with Him.

    Get Real! 1 John 1:1-10 Slide Have you ever witnessed people who appeared to be pretenders in the Christian faith? Their words don’t match what they say they say they believe Or Maybe what they say they believe doesn’t match what the Bible says, yet they say they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dress For Sucess Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 7, 2015
     | 4,414 views

    This continues our look into what it means to put on the Armour of God

    How many guys had GI Joes when you were kids? They weren’t dolls they were action figures. Ken was a doll, and GI Joe was cooler and had cooler stuff. I was an army brat so the only GI Joe I had was the army one, but a friend of mine had all four, and he had all the equipment that went ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Anger In The Temple & Anger At The Tree

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 14, 2015
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     | 8,911 views

    Anger in the Temple & Anger at the Tree - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (A). Anger in the Temple (vs 12-17) • Corruption (vs 12a) • Cleansing (vs 12b-13) • Criticism (vs 14-17) (B). Anger at the Tree (vs 18-22). • The object of his anger – a tree (vs 19) • The moral from the story - unfruitfulness • The ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Greatest Commandment

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 14, 2015
     | 6,684 views

    The Greatest Commandment – Matthew chapter 22 verses 36-40 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Controlling Opponent (vs 34). (2). A Calculated Snare (vs 35). (3). A Cunning Question (vs 36). (4). A Comprehensive Answer (vs 37-40): (5). A Challenging Application (vs 37). SERMON BODY: Ill: • I guess you’ve seen their adverts on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Mary Remembers But Cannot Renew Mind

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 14, 2015
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     | 5,301 views

    To show that even the mother of JESUS in the flesh is not a doer of the WORD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you keep and do GOD's WORDS? Yes. Do what you know from the WORD. But first priority is know the WORD so you can apply it. James 1:22 James 1:22 But be doers of the Word [obey the message], and not merely listeners to it, betraying yourselves [into deception by reasoning ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Getting Rid Of The Agagite: Generational Curses Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 17, 2015
     | 9,536 views

    A message about the importance of dealing with generational curses (things we pick up from family). Different angle.

    Title: Get Rid of the Agagite Theme: To show the importance of full obedience. Text: 1 Samuel 15:1-23 • Offering: Matthew 25:21 — “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Who Do You Love? Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 23, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,842 views

    Who do you love and how can you tell?

    Who Do you Love? – How can you tell? When you love the world, you believe the lies of the world… Believeing that feeding your physical desires will bring life Believing that feeding your visible desires will bring life Believing that feeding your prideful desires will bring life When ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Protectors: The Age Of The Mom

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 2, 2015
     | 3,601 views

    Introduction: A On August 21, 1970, a woman gave birth to an 8lbs. baby boy in Centralia, Illinois at St. Mary’s Hospital.

    The Protectors: The Age of the Mom (Some aspects of this message are from Wayne Searls’ message, “Three Things That Make an Outstanding Mother) Mother’s Day 2015 May 10, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, speaker Introduction: A On August 21, 1970, a woman gave birth to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Stood Up For Me

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 27, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 29,720 views

    Our word “MARTYR” is a transliteration of the Greek word for “WITNESS.” By their lives and by their deaths, the martyrs have borne witness for “JESUS CHRIST, THE FAITHFUL WITNESS.”

    TITLE: HE STOOD UP FOR ME SCRIPTURE: ACTS 7:54-60 Can I talk to you this morning from the subject – He Stood Up For Me. Stephen was the President of the Jerusalem Board of Deacons. He was a leader in the church. He seems to have been an eloquent and fiery proclaimer and defender of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Helps For The Hazards Of Freedom Or I’m Free…help! Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,168 views

    While grace sets us free, it carries a lot of hazards. Here are some helps with those hazards

    Some dogs chase cars. Have you ever wondered what would happen if a dog ever caught one? What would he do with it? -This sort of thing actually happened. Imagine, if you will, that you’re a racing greyhound. You have spent your entire life being trained to chase an electric bunny that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Am Saved

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 9, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,459 views

    This message is about salvation and the fact that it is free. It was inspired by a survy conducted within my Church.

    I Am Saved Scriptures: John 3:1-7; Acts 16:31-34; Romans 3:22-24; 10:8-11 Introduction: This message this morning comes from my desire to confirm with every member here what it means to be saved, especially for our young people. This understanding is crucial to how we see ourselves as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Type Of Romance

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 15, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,396 views

    How to establish Godly Relationships

    February 16, 2014 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 3 It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; 4 that each of you should learn to obtain his vessel in a way that is holy and honorable, 5 not in passionate lust like the heathen, who do not know God; 6 ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Love Is The Most Excellent Way

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 17, 2014
     | 5,345 views

    "I want to show you the best way to take care of virtually every situation, and that is the way of love." Then he points out that love is more important than 5 other things that Christians consider very important.

    Love is the Most Excellent Way The Bible teaches that we are to be people who exercise love in all of our relationships with one another. 1. If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2. If I have the gift of prophecy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel