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  • Dan Raymond avatar

    Loving The Lost With Abandon Series

    Contributed by Dan Raymond on Dec 9, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,570 views

    3rd Sermon on the astounding mathematics of grace. This one is on the parable of the lost sheep. I also have graphics available.

    (Count out 99 people and have them stand up. Then pick out 1 and ask this question) Which group is most important? Which group is the most valuable? In the economics of the world, it’s the ninety-nine. Insurance professionals will get out their actuarial tables and tell you that you have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Anger Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 11, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 21,280 views

    God knows our tendency to struggle in the area of anger. His Word gives us some instruction in this matter. Let’s pay close attention so that we might honor God in all things – even in our anger.

    Series: There’s an App for That “Anger” Matthew 5:21-26, 39, 43-48 Open In Lille, France, a woman became fed up with neighbors parking outside of her home blocking her gate. For weeks, she asked and pleaded with them to not do it. She woke up before dawn one morning to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Law Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 15, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,556 views

    The difference between salvation by faith in the law and salvation by the law of faith is the difference between “do” and “done”

    In his book, Fully Alive, Christian comedian Ken Davis recounted an incident from his college days. His class had been asked to deliver a persuasive speech in which they would be graded on creativity, persuasiveness and the ability to drive home their point in a memorable way. The title of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Saving 1 Corthinians 13 From Hijacking

    Contributed by Dr. Bill Mcmahon on Jan 22, 2016
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     | 7,243 views

    When I did this one I painted a sign that said "Love Is". Each part of a letter was painted in random order until it was finished. I have the people come up at the end and add a stroke.

    Freeing 1Corthinians 13: 4-7 from hijacking I am sure that you have attended a wedding maybe this year or at least not so long ago. There are certain things you can expect at any Christian wedding. It’s good to have a bride and a groom that helps, and a pastor officiating the ceremony, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    The Mission Statement Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 21, 2013
     | 5,724 views

    Why did Jesus leave the church behind. We can worship Him and learn about him in heaven but there is one thing we can't do in heaven.

    For those of you who have kids and can remember leaving their children alone, whether it was for an hour, an evening or a day you understand that the most important thing that you wanted to them to remember were your last words. “I love you, remember your homework”, “I love you ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Lifted Up On High Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 8, 2013
     | 4,910 views

    Jesus said that if He was lifted up, he would draw all men unto Him. "Lifted up" has a double meaning. Here it means being lifted up on a cross

    Lifted Up on High John 19:16-24 Introduction Last week we saw the fateful decision of the Jewish leaders to accept Caesar and reject Jesus. This was in effect the end of the Jewish nation. No longer do the physical descendants of Abraham through Jacob have any exclusive privilege with God. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Wild Praying Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 11, 2013
    based on 115 ratings
     | 30,441 views

    Do you believe in praying bold and wild prayers? Do you believe that if you asked God to do something "impossible" that He would? Frankly, the story in Acts 12 doesn't look like these folks believed that. Did God look down on them for their doubt?

    OPEN: Back in 1540 Martin Luther was very distressed. His good friend and assistant, Friedrich Myconius, was sick and was expected to die within a short time. From his bed Myconius wrote a tender farewell letter to Luther. When Luther received the message, he immediately sent back this reply: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is Jesus Divisive?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 19, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,764 views

    Deciding to follow Christ is a discerning decision, but depending on our circumstances, it may also be a difficult and divisive decision.

    Title: Is Jesus Divisive? Text: Luke 12:49-56 Thesis: Deciding to follow Christ is discerning decision, but depending on our circumstances, it may also be a difficult and divisive decision. Introduction Ancient Greek Philosopher Democritus was cited for having said, “Creatures flock ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Who Is This Man? The Basics Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 19, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,951 views

    This is the beginning of a series examining how Jesus has shaped our world. It was inspried by John Ortberg's book. This week we look at what we believe about Jesus

    Who is this Man? Matthew 16:13-20 If you were to ask the average person “Who is Jesus?” I am sure that you would get a bunch of different answers. Some would say that he was the Son of God; other’s might say that he was a prophet or a religious leader. Some might even say ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Life You Really Want To Live Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 4, 2013
     | 5,676 views

    If you want to truly live, then acknowledge that Jesus is the Christ headed for the cross and follow Him anyway even if it might cost you everything.

    City Slickers is a movie that describes the adventures of three friends having mid-life crises. They escape the city and head west for a two-week cattle run to discover what's important in life. Before they leave, Mitch (played by Billy Crystal) shares what he does for a living at Dad's Day at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Living Gods Will In Marriage Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jun 15, 2013
     | 5,115 views

    Third part of marriage series

    ~ EXTREME HOME MAKEOVER HPC EDITION ~ “LIVING GOD’S WILL IN MARRIAGE” Ephesians 5:18-31 INTRODUCTION: Two weeks ago, we considered the question of discovering God’s will for marriage. Our conclusion was, that it is not about finding God’s will for marriage, rather ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    A Word To The Wise On Finding Your Way Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 30, 2013
    based on 63 ratings
     | 59,789 views

    One man once asked a number of important men: "What is the meaning of life", and nobody seemed to have an answer. But Proverbs 16 does. What does this passage tell us about living a life that is fulfilling and filled with God's blessings?

    OPEN: I’d like you to sing the first verse of Amazing Grace with me: Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me I once was lost, but now am found Was blind, but now I see. This morning, I want to focus on one phrase in that great hymn: I once was lost, but now I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Bringing Out The Best In People Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 2, 2013
     | 8,822 views

    We bring out the best in people not with harsh words of criticism, but with words of grace and peace seasoned with salt.

    An efficiency expert concluded a lecture with a note of caution: “You don't want to try these techniques at home.” “Why not?” asked someone from the back of the audience. “I watched my wife's routine at breakfast for years,” the expert explained. “She ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Peter Toy avatar

    Prayer - The Power That Changes The World Series

    Contributed by Peter Toy on Jul 5, 2013
     | 7,225 views

    Do you want to see the power of God at work in your life and in the lives of others? Do you want to be used by God to change the world? Then, pray.

    Prayer – The Power That Changes the World – James 5:13-20 (Part 2) Sept. 16, 2012 Prayer is the power that changes the world. Sam Chadwick wrote, "The one concern of the devil is to keep Christians from praying. He fears nothing from prayer-less studies, prayer-less work, prayer-less ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    The Samaritan's Conversion Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jan 27, 2016
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,952 views

    To establish that the Samaritans were converted to the “gospel of Christ" through the preaching of Philip the Evangelist. This lesson and the “Pentecostal’s Conversion” allow seekers of truth to see the divine “pattern of conversion" in the Book of Acts.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Promise of Christ to Samaria 2. The Preaching of Christ in Samaria 3. The Pardon of Christ in Samaria Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss a theme: “The Samaritan’s Conversion.” This is the second lesson in a series of messages regarding New ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ