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  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Blessing Of God's Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 16, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,627 views

    WE have a lot to be thankful for. In an unstable world, we are part of an unshakable kingdom!

    INTRODUCTION • VIDEO PC- Forgot Something Video • SLIDE #1 • It is so easy to forget about the simple things isn’t it? It is easy to get distracted to the point that we can miss some of the awesome moments of life. • When you take time to sit back and reflect upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Question Of Evil Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jan 4, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,544 views

    THE ANSWER TO THE QUESTION OF THE PROBLEM OF EVIL IS ONE OF THE TOP TWO CRINGE QUESTIONS.

    The Question of Evil April 17, 2011 INTRODUCTION May 11, 2011 -- GAFFNEY, SC -- A three year old child is dead after a tragic accident at a Gaffney church. Cherokee County Coroner Dennis Fowler says that Alyssa Jade Mayfield, of Gaffney, was airlifted to Spartanburg Regional Hospital Wednesday ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Do Right!

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 10, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,046 views

    As believers we told in God’s Word that we are free. However, that freedom is not a license to go out and do whatever we want to do. We have been called to do right and to do right at all times in all circumstances wherever we are.

    Do Right! Deuteronomy 6:17-19 As believers we told in God’s Word that we are free. However, that freedom is not a license to go out and do whatever we want to do. We have been called to do right and to do right at all times in all circumstances wherever we are. Too many Christians have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Jones avatar

    For It Is God Who Works In You Series

    Contributed by Mark Jones on Oct 3, 2011
     | 6,482 views

    EOLS: God will use a servant who is undivided, unselfish and unafraid to make his salvation walk priority.

    For It is God Who Works In You Php 2:1-13 (1) So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, (2) complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. (3) Do nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Focus

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 6, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,094 views

    Each day, Jesus sought to know His Father’s will as He moved purposefully to the cross. There, He finished all that God had given Him to do. Today, our heavenly Father invites us to focus on Him for the wisdom and strength to complete the work He has give

    Opening illustration: John P. Robinson often called America’s “time guru,” claims that people today sleep more than they think they do. He says that though they have more leisure time than ever, they still report feeling “stressed, rushed, and crunched for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Below The Poverty Line

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 8, 2011
     | 3,828 views

    All of the beatitudes - and the rewards that accompany them - presuppose humility, acknowledgement of of one's dependence on God's mercy.

    Are you happy? If not, what would it take to make you happy? “What is happiness?” and “How can I get happiness?” are two of the most pressing questions facing people in the United States today. Most of us don’t have to worry a great deal about food, clothing and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Out From Behind Locked Doors Series

    Contributed by Chris Heimsoth on Jun 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,511 views

    Opening Sermon to an Acts series, although this passage is not in Acts but in John, the passage bridges from Resurection to the begginnings of the Acts community. Main Passage is John 20:19-23

    Well, we have come out of Easter having taken some time looking at some of the area’s where God is calling us to follow in his steps. And we have seen how God is inviting us to walk with him in resurrection power, so we are now moving beyond the resurrection to see. Into the bigger picture, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Infectious Love (Advent) Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,384 views

    Some infections are deadly once they get inside of your blood stream because they begin to take over and destroy healthy cells, causing your body not to function the way it was intended but we are called to be filled with the infectious love of Christ!

    Infectious Love, I John 2:15-17 Introduction My family was infected with some kind of sickness a couple of months ago that we have had the most terrible time getting over. In fact, I think we may still have it. It all started when my wife Christina had a small cough and a little bit of a sore ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Away From The Manger

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 24, 2007
     | 3,317 views

    It is too easy to get distracted by an intellectual search for Jesus. Tonight is about being drawn to the manger to experience Christ.

    Away From the Manger Matthew 2:1-12 Christmas Eve, 2007 A social worker was called in on a case that involved a family which was unable to take care of their personal health needs. Specifically, they had trouble remembering to take their medicine. Now that is not an unusual problem for many ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Two-Ply Christian Leadership Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 28, 2008
     | 3,382 views

    Like God Himself, good Christian leadership means leading in two different manners; leaders must have two sides.

    Two-Ply Christian Leadership (2 Thessalonians 3:4-12) 1. Christian leadership is a fascinating study. But it is often paralleled by leadership principles in other realms: "You Attract the People Your System Invites It’s no secret that healthy environments attract healthy people. Healthy people ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Greg Nance avatar

    The Story

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,442 views

    Why is so much of God’s word narrative? Why did God chose story to instruct us and call us to Christ? There is power in a story. God’s story has the power to save us.

    As we study through the gospel of Luke, or any of the gospels for that matter, we find God’s word communicating with us on a different level than direct instructions. God has chosen to use a wide range of literary genre as he inspired his Word to us. The gospels are more than historical stories ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Henderson avatar

    The Leading Man Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2007
     | 4,039 views

    This message focuses on the role of the godly father in the home.

    “The Leading Man” Ephesians 6:4 The idea for creating a day for children to honor their fathers began in Washington in 1909. A woman named Sonora Dodd thought of te idea while she was listening to a Mother’s day sermon. Having been raised by her father, after her mother died she wanted her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Entrusted With God's Truth

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Apr 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,009 views

    We have been entrusted with God’s truth, we are to live it, and proclaim it.

    In John 18:38 NIV Pilate asked, "What is truth?” I. There is Worldly Truth Some say Truth is contemplated, like Plato Some say Truth is reasoned, like Aristotle Some say Truth is variable, says the Contextualists Illustration: Bill Clinton; “That depends on what the definition of is, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    What's In Your Bag? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 21, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 14,458 views

    As followers of Jesus we all have difficulties that face us in life. In John 16 Jesus tells us that the Holy Spirit comes to help us not only overcome but be at peace when life feels anything but peaceful. We just need to reach into the bag!

    I have something in my trunk that I carry with me at all times. Actually for a long time it was two bags. I created these bags when I worked as a television reporter. Setting out for work each day I never knew where I would be sent that day—what story I might have to cover. I had to be prepared for ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Ken Henson avatar

    Be An Example: Practical Lessons For Parents And Young Leaders 1 Tim 4:12 Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 22, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,668 views

    set an example for the believers in word, in life, in love, in faith and in purity

    Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in word, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 Paul, an elder minister of the Gospel, exhorts Timothy, his young protégé. His advice is intensely practical, and applies to any of ...read more

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