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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    A Vision For Life Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 18, 2013
    based on 15 ratings
     | 16,624 views

    Yet God given direction for a ministry is not enough. It must be accepted & followed by the people & a plan must be put together to get them toward this God given end. Until the local church commits themselves under God to heed His vision, plan how to ac

    PROVERBS 29:18 A VISION FOR LIFE [Acts 2:38-47 / James 1:21-26] "Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, but happy is he who keeps the law." Reactionary directionlessness is a plague that infects individuals and churches alike. They have no accepted, unifying, common purpose. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Broken: How God Uses Defective People

    Contributed by John Beukema on May 1, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 27,386 views

    The Bible is filled with stories of fractured lives and messy situations. From these we can learn truths about how God works.

    Bob Dylan wrote a song called “Everything is broken.” Here are some of the lyrics. Broken bottles broken plates Broken switches broken gates Broken dishes broken parts Streets are filled with broken hearts Broken words never meant to be spoken Everything is broken. He’s right. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    According To Herod Series

    Contributed by David Cain on May 4, 2013
     | 7,062 views

    The slaughter of the innocents was a dreadful historic moment but how did Herod see it?

    According to Herod Lord, direct me in my speaking that those who hear may learn more of your love for us and your expectations of us. Amen. It’s not easy being a King; let me tell you! After more than 30 years of constant challenge to my authority as the King of the Jews, let alone what it ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    A Diet For Success

    Contributed by Paul Norwood on Oct 28, 2013
     | 5,996 views

    Introduction to the book of Daniel with its historical setting and an application lesson from chapter one on the four Hebrew captives and their diet.

    “A Diet for Success” Text: Daniel 1:1-7 I. Welcome II. Introduction I’m currently reading a new guide or little commentary on the book of Daniel by Michael Whitworth entitled The Derision of Heaven. And we have a copy in the church library if you’re interested. But it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Give To God

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 27, 2015
     | 9,382 views

    What we give to God and how we give it shows just how much we really love him, and it shows how grateful we are for the love and blessings we receive from him. We are accountable to God for how we use the gifts he has given us.

    Let's take a walk down memory lane for a moment. Some of you, especially the older members of this congregation, may remember a famous comedian named Flip Wilson. He had a weekly TV comedy show back in the 70s, and one of his favorite characters was a preacher named Brother Leroy. In one skit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Bob Faulkner avatar

    Mystery Babylon, The Rise Of The Papacy And Anti-Semitism Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jul 10, 2015
     | 3,531 views

    Slowly, ever so slowly, the papacy emerges. Attitudes change. The church looks strangely different. When she lashes out at the Jews who were her first members, and her Savior, we know things have evolved the wrong way...

    NINETEEN: THE SLOW EMERGENCE OF THE PAPACY So, the location is to be Rome. The man is to be "Peter." Said Leo I, leader of the church in the middle of the 5th century: "From the whole world, a single man, 'Peter', is chosen and appointed to rank before all Gentiles and all apostles, all Fathers of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Don't Wither Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2014
     | 6,954 views

    Dealing with anger can be seen in this trip to the synagogue.

    • tied to last week’s sermon, the disciples ate from grain field. • lesson, Jesus is the Lord of Sabbath and Lord of everyday. • The theme, Sabbath traditions were not recognized by God. • Sabbath was designed for the man’s good, not mankind to obey restrictive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Letter To Laodicea

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 8, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 44,310 views

    A sermon examining Jesus' letter to the Church at Laodicea.

    THE LETTER TO THE CHURCH AT LAODICEA Revelation 3:14-22 Charles Spurgeon said “No Scripture ever wears out. The epistle to the church of Laodicea is not an old letter which may be put into the waste basket and be forgotten; upon its page still glow the words, "He that hath an ear, let him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Questions About The Fifth Commandment

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 16, 2014
     | 6,925 views

    Mother's Day 2012 Message.

    “Questions about the Fifth Commandment” Exodus 20:12 Over the past few weeks, we have been examining the 12th chapter of the book of Hebrews and its focus upon practical Christian living. Those of you who were here likely remember that I made a point that all of Christian ethics can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    How To Have Healthy And Have Strong Bones?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 18, 2014
     | 2,959 views

    To show that we already have healthy and strong bones, because GOD wanted to use us in the ministry.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have a ministry in the church? Are you ministry involved? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we already have healthy and strong bones, because GOD wanted to use us in the ministry. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 3:8 (Amplified Bible) 3:8 It shall be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Language Of The Kingdom! Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Oct 24, 2014
     | 8,157 views

    Follow up on the first in the series, Love is the Pursuit of Relationships. This is as a result of a Hui that we had two weeks ago. What is a Hui, Maori word for discussion, in depth discussion. We continue to address the perceptions arising from the Hui.

    I’m continuing on with the theme today of how we respond to the Hui that was held here a couple of weeks back. The point that I talked on last week was that ‘love was the pursuit of relationships’. There’s an interesting question that we can address attached to this point ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Spencer Miller avatar

    Dancing With Jezebel

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jun 1, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,885 views

    All across America today, pastors and church leaders are being silenced. And when the church is silent, that’s when society as a whole suffers, and compromise begins to set in.

    Introduction: I recently read a great article entitled, “America’s Moral Decay” the writer of this article stated that, “America is incrementally and systematically Rejecting God. As a result, our nation is experiencing unparalleled moral decay. National immorality ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan C Thompson avatar

    Are You A Uniter, Or A Divider Series

    Contributed by Alan C Thompson on Feb 12, 2014
     | 10,838 views

    Signs or benchmarks of spiritual maturity - The mature believer unites people rather than creating division.

    Grow Up! - Measuring Your Spiritual Maturity Measure #1: Are You a Uniter, or a Divider 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 – September 1, 2013 Being a follower of Christ should help us get along with others. One young lady testified to that fact when she said, “I had an uncle that I disliked so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Overwhelm The Negative

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 17, 2014
     | 4,960 views

    Seems we can never defeat negativism, we will overwhelm it. Bitterness always backfires. Are we growing perpetual babyhood believers?

    OVERWHELM THE NEGATIVE.... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com At least two parts, probably three... I. WE ARE IN A WAR... THE ENEMY IS SEEKING TO KILL, STEAL, AND DESTROY... IS CONFLICT MY ENEMY? A. I received this note from a pastor of a church. I have pondered and weighed these ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Poor Man's Love

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 9, 2015
     | 3,733 views

    To show that only the LORD can provide pleasures and He has given us His HOLY SPIRIT as Wine and Oil to fill us with joy here on earth.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a lover of pleasure? Do you always drink wine? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that only the LORD can provide pleasures and He has given us His HOLY SPIRIT as Wine and Oil to fill us with joy here on earth. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 21:17 (Amplified ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal