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  • Victor Yap avatar

    Bear The Cross To Wear The Crown

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 8, 2013
     | 5,683 views

    Cross

    BEAR THE CROSS TO WEAR THE CROWN (MATTHEW 16:21-28) Being a disciple of Christ is quite costly in many parts of Asia and Africa even though it is quite a tame or mild affair in the Western world. In Iran, 32-years old pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, leader of a network of Iranian house churches, was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    O Brother, Where Art Thou In Civil Government

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 4, 2012
     | 3,096 views

    Within the last 50 years there has been a straight jacket/muzzle placed upon the Christian Community & pulpits when it comes to her being involved in the civil arena (from the outside but often from the within our own ranks).

    O Brother, Where Art Thou in Civil Government (Inspired by David Barton’s book, The Role of Pastors & Christians in Civil Government) July 1, 2012 * FBC Chester, IL * Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A Within the last 50 years there has been a straight jacket/muzzle placed upon the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Predict: If You Tithe, God Will Bless You Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 17, 2011
    based on 76 ratings
     | 26,564 views

    When the master gave money to his servants, he expected them to invest what he’d given so that he’d have a return on his investment when he returned. Do we think of our tithe as an "investment opportunity" or simply as a chore to be fulfilled?

    OPEN: His name was Timothy Dexter and he was born in Massachusetts in 1747. At the age of 20 he took his life savings – a grand total of $9 – and moved to Newburyport, MA where he met and married a wealthy 31 year old widow. Fancying himself to be a shrewd businessman, he used his wife’s money to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hidden, Hurting, Healed, Part 2

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 18, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,989 views

    The widow of Zarapheth, like many Christians, did not realize her importance to God, her usefulness to the kingdom, nor her right standing before God. A message to encourage those whose value is hidden to themselves and others.

    Hidden Hurting Healed 2 (Note to pastors, powerpoints slides are embedded in the sermon notes I post on church website. Plymouthcf.org) Show Video Talk about leverage. PPT 1 the mechanical advantage gained by the use of a lever mechanical advantage (MA) is the factor by which a mechanism ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Unlimited Possibilities Of Your Life Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 19, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 23,558 views

    God sees beyond your circumstances and appearances to the unlimited possibilities of your life.

    “Xtreme Faith: The Unlimited Possibilities of Your Life” Gen. 12:1-5; 13:14-18; 2:1-5 A simple sheepherder, named Abram, becomes the father of many nations. A youngest son, named Joseph, despised by jealous brothers, becomes second in command of a great nation and protects God’s line of salvation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When Two Sinners Say I Do Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on May 7, 2012
     | 5,494 views

    What's the biggest problem in your marriage? It's probably not what you think it is! If we desire God's best for our marriages, and indeed for any relationship, we need to understand what the root cause of the problems we experience really turns out to

    When Two Sinners Say, “I Do” - Luke 11:17 - May, 6, 2012 Series: After The Honeymoon - #4 [Ideas for this message came in part from Dave Harvey's book entitled "When Sinners Say I Do" - I highly reccomend it for any couple!] You have probably heard the story of the hillbilly who ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Born In Dark Times Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 31, 2012
     | 4,738 views

    The birth of Moses. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: • A simple home (1-2) • A clever plan (2b-4) • A surprising rescue (5-10) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Top 10 funny baby video clips on YouTube. • (http://youtu.be/ZWHpcKXt-qQ) Transition: • There is something magical about a baby crying or smiling or just being a baby; • It ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Choices Have Consequences Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 29, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 38,820 views

    Paul encouraged the Thessalonians with praise, promises and prayer. The promises included the fact that the righteous will be rewarded and the wicked will be punished.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of an angel who appeared at a college faculty meeting and told the dean that in return for his unselfish service, he would be rewarded with his choice of wealth, wisdom, or beauty. 1. Without hesitating, the dean selected wisdom. 2. “It is done!” the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Shrine Of Flesh

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Nov 24, 2011
    based on 37 ratings
     | 46,575 views

    The most difficult thing in life is for one to know oneself. It is true that the easiest person to deceive is oneself. And the worst fraud is to deceive oneself. But it is surprising to know that many people actively deceive themselves. Some know within t

    A shrine is not a strange thing to an average person living in Africa because in many of the communities, there are shrines where people worship every time. God is in the business of disqualifying men and women when they do not meet His standard. This is because everyone has this personal shrine ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Flee From Idolatry Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 23, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,191 views

    In today's lesson we learn that Christians are prohibited from practicing idolatry.

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of Christian liberty. Let’s learn about this in a message I am calling, “Flee from ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Invaluable Life

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Apr 27, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,610 views

    Having a proper view of the importance of human life will help us make decisions that honor God’s priorities

    We have in our bulletin a list of people who are serving in the military. It’s there for us to remember to pray for them, by name. It’s also there as a reminder that we should be thankful for them and their families. Many of them are deployed and serving in Iraq. We’d all love for them to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Matthew Grise avatar

    For The Sake Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Mar 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,379 views

    Philippians 1:12-18. God uses Paul’s unusual circumstances to advance the gospel despite opposition.

    AGAIN I SAY REJOICE FOR THE SAKE OF THE GOSPEL PHILIPPIANS 1:12-18 INTRODUCTION - I have a general dislike for clichés. There’s just something about them that makes me cringe. Not all clichés, however. I suppose I could be more specific by saying that I dislike those clichés that over ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Life & Times Of Joshua

    Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Sep 5, 2014
     | 7,398 views

    God is seeking leaders who will take a stand and not be afraid to be heard, leaders in whom the Spirit of God dwells

    Sermon By Pr. Paddick Van Zyl Sep 2014 The Life And Times of Joshua Intro: In 1832. long before Abraham Lincoln became president he gathered a group of men to fight in the Black Hawk war. In those days the person that put together a volunteer company for the militia often became its leaders an ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power

    Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Apr 7, 2014
     | 14,769 views

    The blood that Jesus Shed for me, Way back on Calvary; The blood that Gives me strength From day to day, It will never Lose its power. Chorus: It reaches to The highest mountain, It flows to The lowest valley; The blood that Gives me strength From da

    TITLE: The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power 04-13-2014 TEXT: Matthew 26:27, 28 27 And he took a cup of wine and gave thanks to God for it. He gave it to them and said, “Each of you drink from it, 28 for this is my blood, which confirms the covenant between God and his people. It is poured ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Liar, Liar Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014
     | 6,050 views

    Jesus is the truth, so too should His people be people of the truth.

    “Liar, Liar” Matthew 5:33-37 The term “ethic” refers to moral principles which govern the behavior of a person or a group. The root word is “ethos” which is the Greek word for “character”. A person or group is characterized by the principles ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational