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  • Steve Ely avatar

    House - Part 6 - Parade Of Homes Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,564 views

    Is God’s house a building? Does His house have rules, systems, or structure? How can we be His house unless we know?

    House “Parade of Homes” I. Introduction God’s House is being built. Part of it or not, like it or not, fully understand it or not God is in fact building for Himself a habitation. My desire is that we become a part of that edifice and structure. So, we have been trying to understand the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Be A Healthy Church Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,672 views

    If God’s people are growing in spiritual health, then His church will be a healthy church.

    How to Be a Healthy Church Acts 20:28-38 Intro: How many here like to be healthy? Most of us do. We’re sick and tired of being sick and tired, and we like to feel that we’re running on all cylinders. Whether you’re a 2-stroke, 4-banger, slant-6, or a V-8, we all like to be at full power. Nobody ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Joining The Family Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 22, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,087 views

    The idea that God is with us is ridiculous and radical - but real!

    “What’s Christmas All About? Joining the Family” Matthew 1:18-23 When I first saw the original movie “Home Alone” it brought back some memories for me. In the movie a young boy is accidentally home alone when his family goes on vacation. As the plot develops the boy conquers his fears of aloneness ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    You've Got Mail: Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 22, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,000 views

    The sixth in a series of seven. This is an expository, alliterated sermon with practical application based on the letter to Philadelphia in Revelation. PowerPoint is avialable if you e-mail me.

    YOU’VE GOT MAIL: PHILADELPHIA Scott Bayles, preacher First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL About twenty-five miles southeast of Sardis on a high plateau, some 800 feet above the surrounding countryside sat a small but important city known as Philadelphia. Philadelphia was the youngest of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Not A Moment Too Soon

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 28, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,230 views

    Father of a demon-possessed man

    NOT A MOMENT TOO SOON (MARK 9:15-29) There was a devout Christian mother who was always teaching her daughter lessons of faith and trust, especially telling her that she need never be afraid at any time because God was always near. One summer evening she tucked her little girl in bed after her ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Knowing The Christmas Spirit

    Contributed by John Parton on Dec 30, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,615 views

    This is a message on the actions of the Holy Spirit during the first Christmas, compared to how he works in the believer today.

    Knowing the Christmas Spirit Main Luke 2:22 (support John 16:7, 8, 13) Go ahead and turn in your bible to Luke 2:22 A little boy and a little girl were singing their favorite Christmas carol in church the Sunday before Christmas. The boy concluded “Silent Night” with the words, “sleep in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Idol Of Leisure: Laodicea

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,124 views

    Our culture has an inordinate pursuit of comfort and leisure; but there is a Biblical priority and perspective that must be applied.

    AMERICAN IDOLS: LOOKING AT OURSELVES AND OUR LOYALTIES THROUGH THE EYES OF JESUS THE IDOL OF LEISURE: LAODICEA REVELATION 3:14-22 Sermon Objective: Our culture has an inordinate pursuit of comfort and leisure; but there is a Biblical priority and perspective that must be applied. Supporting ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Rooting For Yourself Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,217 views

    Every action we take has consequences for where we end up - so where we plant our lives is critical.

    “Renewable Energy: Rooting for Yourself” Psalm 1 Barb and I have discovered that where we plant a tree in our yard makes all the difference in whether or not it grows into maturity and productivity. This is so because some of our yard is good soil and some of it is thick clay; good ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Love Myths Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jan 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,821 views

    God's definition of love is also counter-cultural.

    Love Myths: How then should we love? January 10th, 2010 Intro: Let’s begin by working together on some verbal pictures of love. I’m inviting you to describe the image or images that pop into your head that picture what you think of when you hear the word “love” – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Think About These Things Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,342 views

    We can get ourselves pretty depressed and worried and fearful and even sick if we let our minds dwell on so many ‘bad’ things. We ought to spend a lot more time thinking about good things, and not so much time worrying about bad things.

    Think about these things…November 29, 2009 Philippians 4:8,9 What are you thinking about right now? Maybe you are thinking about how nice it is to be in church this morning, with people who think it’s nice to have you here. Maybe you’re having thoughts about what you had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Myths #2 Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jan 19, 2010
     | 3,575 views

    In our culture it is okay for love to be temporary, transitory, and to last as long as it seems to work.

    Intro: On Friday, July 29, 2005, Fox News ran the following story: Some Seek Alternatives to 'Til Death Do Us Part' Friday, July 29, 2005 By Jennifer D'Angelo In some weddings, "'til death do us part" is going the way of "to honor and obey" — that is, out the window. Vows like "For as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cross Satisfies God Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,310 views

    The original idea of propitiation came from the pagans.The Christian meaning is much richer as we shall see today. Before we explore what Christian propitiation looks like we have to understand why God needs to be satisfied.

    Isaiah 53:7-11 Purpose: To explain why God's wrath must be assuaged before forgiveness is possible. Aim: I want the listener to glory in what Christ did to absorb God's wrath against our sin. INTRODUCTION: I won't ask for a raise of hands, but men have any of you ever forgotten your anniversary ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • James May avatar

    Call 911, The Fire Is About To Fall Series

    Contributed by James May on Oct 7, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,946 views

    God’s jealousy will be revealed two ways; in the fires of His wrath against sin; and in loving kindness for those who are faithful. The time of separation is upon us. Jesus is coming soon.

    Call 911 The Fire is About to Fall By Pastor Jim May Deuteronomy 4:24 says, “For the LORD thy God is a consuming fire, even a jealous God.” Did you know that God is jealous over you? God’s jealousy over you is two-fold. 1) He is jealous over your purity and commitment to Him as your God. Love ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Does God Allow Suffering And Evil?

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 12, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 14,488 views

    The question why does God allow suffering and evil is one of the most significant questions of this or any other time.

    Why does God allow suffering and evil? Why are babies born blind? Why is a promising life snuffed out as it is on the rise? Why are there wars in which thousands of innocent people are killed, children are burned beyond recognition and many are maimed for life?. There may be times when you find ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fire Power !

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Oct 13, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,312 views

    What does John mean when he says Jesus will baptize with the Holy Spirit "and with fire."

    Fire Power! Oct 11, 2009 Scripture: Luke 24:13-34 - Emmaeus Rd 1 Cor. 3:10-14; Rev 3:14-22 Exodus 19:16-19; 24:15-18 Read: Rev 3:14-22 Read Text: Matthew 3:11 John was a great preacher. Maybe the greatest preacher of his day and yet he said, “There is one coming after me whose sandals I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan