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  • Jason W. Lawson avatar

    Wired To Worship! Series

    Contributed by Jason W. Lawson on Aug 17, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,614 views

    #1 in the series

    What is the one thing that we will do in heaven that we do on Earth? Preaching? disciple-making? Missions? It is worship! Worship is an end in itself, not a means to something else. Meaning, if you only worship God because you get something out of it, then it ceases to be worship because you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Search Of Anna Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Jan 6, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,491 views

    This message looks at Anna's encounter with the Christ child at the templ

    Anna Luke 2:36-40 In Luke Chapter 2, we see two people who encounter the Christ child as Mary comes to be ritually cleansed six weeks after childbirth, as Jewish law commanded. The first was an elderly man named Simeon. Writings in the second century said that he was 112 years old. Luke tells us ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Confused About Love

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Feb 7, 2013
     | 5,673 views

    1 Corinthians 13 paints a picture of the "Agape" love Jesus has for us.

    Video “Confused about love.” Valentine’s Day is this week guys. I want to give you fair warning. This month is known as the month of love because we celebrate Valentine’s Day. But do you know why? Let me enlighten you. The most popular belief is that Valentine was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    God’s Blood Covenant With Us!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Feb 13, 2013
     | 10,472 views

    The new covenant in Christ is the ultimate everlasting covenant God made with all mankind and is ratified by the blood of Jesus Christ through His death on Calvary.

    The Bible is in two major divisions called testaments or covenants. The word testament is a translation of the Greek “diatheke” which was a translation of the Hebrew word “Berith” which means covenant. The covenant is not much understood today having been watered down in meaning. However in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    "Oh Happy Day"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 19, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,612 views

    The way we live and lead our lives is very important, There should be something about us that should be inspiring, that says to a person, I don’t know what it is about them, but whatever it is, I want what they have.

    Oh happy day Oh happy day, when Jesus washed my sin away, you know the movie "sister act" probably gets a lot of credit for making that song popular and it did, When God was all but removed from public buildings,. High schools all across America, sang about the Love of God! It was a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Meanwhile...

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 19, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,116 views

    Meanwhile, as we live in between what was and what will be, we live good and peaceful lives.

    Despite the increasingly chaotic global landscape and a growing sense of doom and even an impending apocalypse… I suspect relatively few are associating an apocalypse with the Second Coming of Christ. Few are living prepared for that event which II Peter 3:10 says will be like a thief coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    I Am The Light! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 24, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,438 views

    John uses Jesus' "I Am" proclamations to prove that Jesus was the Messiah – God in the flesh - and these proclamations are pivotal for the Jews and Christians to understand. Today Jesus will at the end of the Feast of Tabernacles a celebration with Light

    "I am the Light of the world” Series” I Am pt 2 Transition video Clip from worship to message: “I am intro.” Thesis: John uses Jesus' "I Am" proclamations to prove that Jesus was the Messiah – God in the flesh - and these proclamations are pivotal for the Jews and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Get In The Press

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 24, 2009
    based on 51 ratings
     | 41,225 views

    You are suppose to win in life, but You can’t expect to win without a fight. There are enemies to your destiny, so you must get in the press.

    Mr 5:27 When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment. Php 3:13-14 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What About David's Mother?

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on May 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,136 views

    Who made David a man of God?

    What about David’s mother? PR 31:10 A good woman is hard to find and worth far more than diamonds. 11 Her husband trusts her without reserve, and never has reason to regret it. 23 Her husband is greatly respected when he deliberates with the city fathers. 25 She always faces tomorrow with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Messages From God Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,883 views

    We have a God that cares so much about us that when we were separated from him by our rebellious and selfish actions He sent his only begotten son to redeem us and make a way for us to come home. We have a God that cares so much about us that He has give

    TRANSFORMATIONS From the beginning of history until the middle of the 1800’s most communication was by letters, flags, signal fires. It was the invention of the telegraph that by Samuel Morse in 1837 that changed everything. From this simple idea – an electric pulse – our world has become ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Revealing Of The King Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jul 19, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,520 views

    How can we know for sure that Jesus is coming back to earth? Our text today promises that Jesus is coming back, but how can we be sure?

    The Revealing of the King Revelation 1:7-8 Purpose: To exalt Jesus as God and King of the universe. Aim: I want the listener to humbly submit to Christ and worship Him. INTRODUCTION: How can we know for sure that Jesus is coming back to earth? Our text today promises that Jesus is coming back, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • James May avatar

    Call 911, The Fire Is About To Fall Series

    Contributed by James May on Oct 7, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,892 views

    God’s jealousy will be revealed two ways; in the fires of His wrath against sin; and in loving kindness for those who are faithful. The time of separation is upon us. Jesus is coming soon.

    Call 911 The Fire is About to Fall By Pastor Jim May Deuteronomy 4:24 says, “For the LORD thy God is a consuming fire, even a jealous God.” Did you know that God is jealous over you? God’s jealousy over you is two-fold. 1) He is jealous over your purity and commitment to Him as your God. Love ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Breakthrough Authority Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 17, 2009
     | 6,448 views

    What influences direct and dominate your life? This is a question that raises the issue of Authority. The whole issue of authority brings some interesting dynamics… The recent generations have been said to be generations with an ever increasing

    What influences direct and dominate your life? This is a question that raises the issue of Authority. The whole issue of authority brings some interesting dynamics… The recent generations have been said to be generations with an ever increasing level of ‘authority issues’… a deep ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Todd Leupold avatar

    Worship With A Heart Like God Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jan 22, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,799 views

    Part 2 in series on living a life of worship. Addresses the next step toward living our lives as songs of worship to the LORD by examining what it means to have and worship with a heart like God. What about David’s lifestyle of worship represented a hea

    WORSHIP WITH A HEART LIKE GOD Part 2 in series, “LifeSongs*: Lives of Worship” Rev. Todd G. Leupold Perth Bible Church Sunday January 20, 2008 AM * Title inspired by the name of the song and album by “Casting Crowns.” INTRODUCTION1: A.W. Tozer: “The shallowness of our inner experience, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Powell avatar

    Giving

    Contributed by James Powell on Jan 25, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,914 views

    Our Ability and our attitude are important parts in our giving.

    (Stand for the reading of the word and turn to Malachi 3:6-12 While you are turning….let me tell you I appreciate this church and every person in it. You are a very giving church, there is no doubt about it and I have battled with even speaking on the subject of money. This church has shown it ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness