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  • David Henderson avatar

    "How To Giveaway Your Faith" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 5, 2015
     | 4,437 views

    Our scripture this morning focuses on 3 characters, a deacon named Philip, a man driving a chariot from Ethiopia and an angel. And all 3 of them play a very important role in the story. One more thing and that is the scripture. All four of these are necessary for this story to take place.

    THE BIG GIVEAWAY “How to GIVEAWAY your Faith” Acts 8: 26-40 My family and I were making our first day trip to Disney here in Florida. We were living in Kentucky at the time. We had saved our money and the kids were all prepared to have a great time and we did. The tickets even then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Husbands Love Your Family Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 30, 2014
     | 5,064 views

    The old man is all that a person was before being saved, his worldly thinking and sinful acts.-- But now that we're saved lets not bring reproach on Jesus our Saviour.

    #9~Col.3:9-21 HUSBANDS LOVE YOUR FAMILY 1-19-14 9Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; The old man is all that a person was before being saved, his worldly thinking and sinful acts.-- But now that we're saved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judas Iscariot; Betrayed Jesus With A Kiss. Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 1, 2014
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     | 10,714 views

    Judas hang himself and went too his own place, hell is not his own personal place, but a special place for him, where he will be released at the set time, and embody the antichrist in the tribulation as we'll see in the scriptures.

    #15~Judas Iscariot- #3~ APOSTLES 3-15-14 Today we'll conclude our study of the apostles, we've been talking about Judas Iscariot for the past two broadcasts, and this will be the 3rd broadcast to do with Judas. ~Last time we read ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Need Of A Redeemer Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014
     | 5,918 views

    This sermon is about Ruth and Naomi's wilderness experience through death and loss

    In Need of a Redeemer Ruth 4:13-15 When you hear the word wilderness, some of your may think about the barren landscape of the desert, others the swamp or the jungle far removed from any human being. For the Israelites, they thought of the Judean wilderness, a barren place of very little water or ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    There You Have It! Series

    Contributed by Tim White on May 12, 2014
     | 3,556 views

    Who is Jesus? What is He about? Did He ever say? Did He ever clear that up?

    Last week, we left Jesus being betrayed by Judas and arrested by the Temple guards. The disciples were scattering, trying to escape arrest. A bystander was grabbed in the foray, but pulled away. We pick up the story today with Mark’s record of the second trial of Jesus. There were six trials; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Am I?

    Contributed by Don Emmitte on May 12, 2014
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     | 14,952 views

    The question "Who am I?" represents an inner need that many of us develop through the discouraging and difficult experiences of life. The traumatic experiences of all of our lives take their toll on our confidence and self-esteem.

    “Who Am I?” Exodus 3:11-12 Sermon by Don Emmitte While we have been looking at the Ten Commandments the last few weeks today I want us to go back a bit and see the beginning of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Stay Right Side Up In An Upside Down World

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on May 16, 2014
     | 7,358 views

    John tells us how to live our lives amid the call of the world

    Staying Right Side Up When The World Is Upside Down 1 John 2:24-29 (NLT) Intro: The synagogue was in conflict. A Rabbi was at odds with his congregation. Nothing was going right and there was chaos and turmoil every day. The president of the synagogue went to the rabbi and said that they had to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Will You Build A House?

    Contributed by Randy Trotter on Apr 27, 2013
     | 6,937 views

    Offer God nothing that does not cost you something!

    “WOULD YOU BUILD A HOUSE?” INTRODUCTION: I spent a few days in a hotel this past week. It had all the amenities needed for shelter. A bed, a bathroom with shower, towels, blankets, lights, mirrors, air conditioning, oh and REMOTE CONTROL TV WITH CABLE! It was comfortable and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Passion According To The Centurion Series

    Contributed by David Cain on May 4, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,685 views

    A centurion recognised God on the cross. How did he see the events that led to his conclusion?

    The Passion by the Centurion Although today is Palm Sunday, this is one of the rare times when we hear a reading of the passion on a Sunday. As you will have heard, it is a long reading and one which I thought would stand best on its own. The events told in the reading are those which brought Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Clear Eyes. Calm Heart.

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 5, 2013
     | 6,443 views

    When God opens our eyes to the truth of his promises, our frantic hearts calm.

    Crash! “What was that?” you wonder as you’re startled awake by a loud noise and with a jolt. “Has one of the kids fallen down the stairs while sleepwalking? Is someone trying to break into the house?” You won’t know until you investigate. Only, you can’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Pentecost; The Day God Went Global

    Contributed by Andrew Warriner on May 22, 2013
     | 4,914 views

    We have to have the Spirit living within us if we want him to fill us.

    We are living today in a global society, advances in communications over the last few years through fibre optical and satellite technology, the internet and so on means we can now talk to people thousands of miles away face to face in the comfort of our own homes or offices. We can leave our homes ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Holy Fear Series

    Contributed by Stephen Georgeson on Jun 2, 2013
     | 5,653 views

    Do you conduct yourself with fear in your Christian walk?

    As we continue in the book of 1 Peter, we come to verses 17-21 of this first chapter. This is the eighth sermon in our journey through this wonderful and timely book. Peter is beginning to get into some challenging subject matter here. Seems as though he’s moving us farther and farther ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Craziest Thing You've Ever Done

    Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Feb 7, 2014
     | 8,005 views

    What is the craziest thing you've ever done? If you reject Christ's gift of salvation THAT is the craziest thing you'll ever do.

    Acts 26:19-25 What’s the CRAZIEST thing you’ve ever done? Ask yourself this. What is it you’ve done that people would say, “You’re crazy man” or “You’re crazy lady.” Don’t worry, I’m not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Horrifying Words For The End Days Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 19, 2014
     | 6,876 views

    Jesus completes His description of the Last Days

    Mark 13:14-37 Horrifying Words for the End of Times Introduction – America has become famous for its warning labels. Some are helpful and urge caution concerning some hidden dangers or possible side effects of certain products. Others, however, seem obvious if not downright absurd. Consider ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Renewed Promise Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2014
     | 7,193 views

    God goes into more detail with His promises to Abram and Abram's faith grows.

    I. The Promises. Gen 15:1 After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: "Fear not, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great." • God renews His promise. Abram renews his practice of worshiping and meeting with God. • God said, “Did you see how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist