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  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    Does God Exists? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Oct 12, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,881 views

    This message offers evidence for the existence of God through the arguments of Movement, Minute Design, Morality, Miracles and My Life.

    DOES GOD EXIST? Imagine a family of mice who lived all their lives in a large piano. To them in their piano-world came the music of the instrument, filling all the dark spaces with sound and harmony. At first the mice were impressed by it. They drew comfort and wonder from the thought that there ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Studies In Revelation: Church Of Pergamos Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 12, 2011
     | 3,807 views

    This is a study of the church of Pergamos in the book of Revelation. This is a controversial subject but takes a conservative approach to understanding the book.

    Note: I used many sources to study this book, one of my favorites is Revelation: God’s Word for the Biblically-Inept by Daymond Duck and some out of different study bibles. Ephesus-church of the departed love Smyrna-church of fiery persecutions Pergamos-(meaning marriage) church of world ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Touch Of Love Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 17, 2011
     | 6,344 views

    A study of chapter 5 of the Gospel of Luke verses 12 through 16

    Luke 5: 12 – 16 A Touch of Love 12 And it happened when He was in a certain city, that behold, a man who was full of leprosy saw Jesus; and he fell on his face and implored Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” 13 Then He put out His hand and touched ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    I Beg Your Pardon Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 18, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,083 views

    One of the most difficult things to do seems to be to forgive. God requires it of us because HE is forgiving.

    At a convention with their wives, two businessmen who had been roommates in college crossed paths. They sat in the lobby all night talking. They knew they would be in trouble with their wives. The next day they happened to see each other. "What did your wife think?" "I walked in the door and my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Wall - Pt. 3 - Wall Warriors Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,316 views

    An unlikely hero teaches us that, as ordinary as we are, our wall can and must be built!

    The Wall Pt. 3 – Wall Warriors I. Introduction Nehemiah a captive, a slave has risen to status of cup bearer for the king. He gets a bad report about his hometown and responds. He has taught us that we must be moved beyond tears. That God keeps His Word . . . both curses and promises. That ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Correct Yourself, Before You Wreck Yourself! Series

    Contributed by Harold Laubach Jr on Feb 9, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,118 views

    THis sermon is about the parable of the ten virgins in Matthew 25:1-13. It is about not knowing the day or the hour of Christ's return and being prepared for that day. it is a reminder of Correctness, Committment and Companions.

    This parable of Christ seems to be pretty simple. Even though there doesn’t seem to be much hidden meaning here, somehow, most of humanity seems to ignore it completely. What I mean is, the lesson may be simple, but the action we are called to, seems to be hard for many people. Is it ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Strongman - Pt. 1 - Fatal Flaws Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 5, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,919 views

    Comic book character? Super human? Incredibly strong. Incredibly flawed. The Strongman teaches us strong lessons.

    The Strongman Pt. 1- Fatal Flaws I. Introduction He has captured the imagination of Hollywood and Christians alike. He comes off like a comic book hero and a superhuman. A real life Hercules whose strength is legendary. He was otherworldly strong and ironically real world weak. His story ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Victory Is Mine!

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jul 8, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 29,947 views

    We're not fighting for Victory, we're fighting from Victory, because of what Jesus has already done for us!

    Victory is Mine! Joy, Happiness, Prosperity Every promise in the Bible, can be and are yours today! And just in case your wondering there is at least 7000 promises in the Bible although they are not all referred to as promises. God cannot lie and so every ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Be Transformed! Know The Will Of God!

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 19, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,599 views

    It is impossible to know the will of God without being transformed from conformity to this world. Have you been transformed?

    Romans 12:2 “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is - His good, pleasing and perfect will.” Let’s take the first phrase of that verse - “Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Has God Forgotten Me?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 28, 2014
     | 7,892 views

    A look at the care that God has for us and the important difference between pep-talk self-esteem and God-spoke personal value.

    A LINGERING QUESTION: Has God forgotten me? - What if God forgot about me? Has God forgotten me? Can I be confident that God is paying attention to me? - Reasons that we think that God has forgotten us: a. It’s taking longer than expected for God to answer our prayer. b. Events in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Sense Of Urgency

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Feb 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,507 views

    Because of the signs of the soon to come Rapture of the church, shouldn't we have a sense of urgency in dispensing the gospel of Jesus Christ to the lost?

    A Sense Of Urgency Ray Comfort has preached a message and written a book by the title, "Hell's Best Kept Secret". You have to admit, that it is something that would pique your curiosity. What do you think "Hell's Best Kept Secret" is? Would it be that people are actually dead in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Lion Was A Lamb Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 17, 2014
     | 5,721 views

    Jesus was the Lamb of God - Savior of the world

    The Lion was a Lamb It was the first day of school and the kindergarten teacher asked the children what they wanted to be when they grew up. One little boy spoke bravely: "When I grow up, I'm gonna be a lion tamer. I'll have lots of fierce lions and tigers, and I'll walk in the cage..." "But, of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    With Joy

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 7, 2014
     | 11,495 views

    A sermon about things we are to do "with joy" (Outline from an article by Robert Lee in Pulpit Helps)

    HoHum: Joy is the flag flown high From the castle of my heart From the castle of my heart From the castle of my heart Joy is the flag flown high From the castle of my heart When the King is in residence there (So) let it fly in the sky Let the whole world know Let the whole world know Let the whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    The Hero Of All Times, Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jan 22, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,826 views

    The sung by Bonnie Tyler, "Holden Out of a Hero" got me thinking about Jesus Christ who the greatest hero of all times.

    Title: The Hero of All Times, Jesus Christ Introduction: When you hear the word hero what comes to your mind. Perhaps it is a favorite movie star, a sports star, or an admired influence in your life. There are actual people who can be your hero or you may have a fantasy hero like Superman, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Mystery And Miracle Of Christmas

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Dec 21, 2012
    based on 17 ratings
     | 14,072 views

    Christmas is the beginning of a classic true story with all the right Ingredients: love, joy, peace, goodwill, reconciliation and relationship.The true meaning of Christmas is about God loving man. It is about God giving the most amazing and spectacular

    The Mystery and Miracle of Christmas Bishop Lalachan. M. A Christmas is loaded with expectations. It is a busy time of the year. The traffic is heavy on the streets. The stores are full of people looking and buying gifts. Christmas Trees and stars are being put up and decorated with flashy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational