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  • Dan Borchert avatar

    What We Have Freedom From Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,551 views

    WE are free, that does not mean we dont cost anything, that means we do not have to worry about the law or the condemnation from the law

    Romans 8:1-17 Getting on the Same Page as God about what we are free from Introduction A. In America we love our freedom B. We are really proud, and should be, that we live in a free society C. We have people over in Iraq doing what, defending our freedom D. We have people who for 228 years now ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Dealing With Criticism

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 13, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,689 views

    Fifty-two practical ways of dealing with criticism.

    Dealing With Criticisms (Philippians 2:13-16) Without an ability to deal with criticisms many people give in to discouragement, anxiety or angry over reactions. Quote: Advice from Dr. Mitchell’s life: Someone in his congregation pointed out several faults in him and his preaching. Instead of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Wrath Of The Lamb Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 25, 2016
    based on 9 ratings
     | 20,825 views

    Revelation 6 talks of God's vengeance upon the evil of this world. But it also speaks as if there's no hope of repentance for those who are mentioned here. Can that really be true? Can man reach a point where he can't repent?

    OPEN: O, Sinner Man, Where You Gonna Run To? (sung by Leon Bibb - https://youtu.be/uTuy101LcPs) How many of you have ever heard this song? What you just heard was an old Negro Spiritual and I heard it way back when I was a teenager. It has been so popular over the years that it’s been sung ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Are What You Eat Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 6, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 43,452 views

    Daniel and his friends were strangers in a strange land and were surrounded by paganism. How did they deal with standing up for God in that setting, and how can we stand up for God in an increasingly offensive world?

    I read the true story about a wife who liked to make sure she had meals ready to cook. She made “freezer meals” ahead of time and carefully noted what they were in large clear letters. There was "Meatloaf", "Pot Roast", "Steak and Vegetables”, "Chicken and Dumplings" or "Beef Pot Pie." But whenever ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Journey Of Love Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 4, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,823 views

    God tells us that Joseph was a "just man" because he was "unwilling to put (Mary) to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly." What does that mean? And what does difference can it make to our faith?

    OPEN: (We began the service with a clip from the movie "The Star" that showed Mary and Joseph at their wedding party just before Mary is going to tell Joseph that she's pregnant with the Christ Child) There’s a true story about a grade school class that was putting on a Christmas which included ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Message 1 - 1thessalonians Chapter 1 - A Church You’d Like To Belong To Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 27, 2022
     | 2,052 views

    Paul had such a refreshing memory of the Thessalonians and they were dear to his heart. In part, Paul recounts his time among them, and their wonderful testimony and their waiting for the Lord. There are 2 separate messages for Chapter 1.

    MESSAGE 1 - 1THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 1 - A CHURCH YOU’D LIKE TO BELONG TO {{1Thessalonians 1:1 “Paul and Silvanus and Timothy to the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace.”}} INTRODUCTION The opening verse of 1Thessalonians is so typical ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The What God Hates

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Feb 25, 2017
     | 5,095 views

    People are confused by protestors and riots and they are hating those who they claim hate, but is this in alignment with God's word? God does hate, and abomination punishments bear witness to this. We first must hate ourselves as Jesus commanded.

    Hate What God Hates Kelly Durant 2-29-17 Psalm 34:21 Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate. Psalm 5:5 The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity. 2. In Catholic South America when you go out talking about the gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Conduct Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014
     | 4,853 views

    Based on The Conduct of the Gospel outline in the MacArthur Study Bible

    Over the past few weeks, we have discussed how we as Christians should "Stand in the Gap" regarding some of the social issues of the day; ones that not only plague our society but have leeched their way into the church. It seems that the farther along we go as a church in the USA, the more and ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Arrested By Love Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 35,997 views

    God wants to put a stop to our old way of living so that we might experience His restoration and know His love.

    Arrested by Love Acts 9:1-19 Intro: In my nearly 40 years, I’ve never been arrested. I did receive 3 speeding tickets and a traffic violation soon after I turned 16. Then I got another speeding ticket 3 years later- back when the interstate was still 55 MPH in ID, rather than 75. Of course I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Arested By Love

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Aug 22, 2014
     | 4,571 views

    How God is willing to go for the lost souls

    Arrested by Love Acts 9:1-9:19 Introduction: Explain or describe being arrested (how you are taken into custody or apprehended) Ask the question has any one here ever been arrested ?? -The apostle Paul refers to his first encounter with Jesus as an arrest, or as being apprehended by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who’s Got My Back? Somebody Cover Me! Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 1, 2023
     | 3,957 views

    Never underestimate the value of your supporting role. Leadership is a lonely road at best, it is better when you know someone has got your back! Cover your leaders when they are most vulnerable.

    Sermon – Who’s Got My Back? Somebody Cover me! Text: Acts 14:19-24 “Then some Jews came from Antioch and Iconium and won the crowd over. They stoned Paul and dragged him outside the city, thinking he was dead. 20 But after the disciples had gathered around him, he got up and went back into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Watching For Signs

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 25, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,956 views

    Jesus gave us specific signs that we are watch for regarding the end of the age

    Watching for Signs Matthew 24:1-14 September 25, 2005 Morning Service Introduction On your way to church today, did you have to obey any signs? Of course you did! Stop signs, street signs, caution signs or even our church sign. We are conditioned to follow signs. What would happen if no one ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Marks Of A Christian Leader

    Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 25, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,501 views

    Using a Servant Song of Isaiah 50 and Paul’s self-defense to the Corinthians, this sermon lays out the basic marks of a Christian leader.

    How do you recognize a Christian leader? A sermon on Quinquagesima Sunday Isaiah 50:4-10, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 John Maxwell is the head of an organization called “Maximum Impact,” which from its website appears to have the mission of turning men and women into "impactful" leaders. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Like A Pack Of Snarling Dogs

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,654 views

    ALL OF US THAT LOVE THE LORD JESUS CHRIST HAVE OR WILL HAVE OUR OWN SNARLING DOGS TO CONDENT WITH

    Psalms 59:1-9 Like a pack of snarling dogs To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David; when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him. In Psalms 59 David compares his enemies to wild dogs. In Psalms 57, David there described his enemies as lions, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    Courage To Serve Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 11, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,888 views

    Jesus had spent time with the disciples, preparing them for the work of ministry. He had instructed them on where to go, what to do, and how to conduct themselves among men. Then He shared the difficulty they would face as they served Him, being rejected by most.

    Courage to Serve Matthew 10: 16-22 Jesus had commissioned the twelve for ministry, providing detailed instruction regarding the work they were expected to perform. Jesus had told them where to go, what to take, and how to conduct themselves as they ministered among men. Now Jesus offered insight ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist