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  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    The Spiral Stair Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 9, 2011
     | 4,076 views

    The journey of faith is like a spiral stair, the whole held up by the love of God, but the sequence of steps always the same. Commit yourself to the grace of God. Surrender more of yourself to Christ. And love the people he puts in your path as if he h

    I wish I could play the piano. Not just picking out a tune with my right hand, but really playing - composers like Bach and Beethoven and Mozart. As most of you know, my mother plays. She’ll be back here in May, and Martie’s already agreed to let her play for the service. Even ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Abusing Grace

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 27, 2011
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     | 25,812 views

    “Grace” is such an abused topic in most churches today. It is not some celestial catch-all to allow us to mess up and then say “God’s grace covers me.” Personal responsibility has a place in Christianity. God’s grace makes our spiritual growth and “perfec

    Opening illustration: After a 4-year-old got into trouble at preschool, his mom asked him what he had done wrong. He explained, “I was angry with a playmate. But you told me that I should not hit anyone, so I asked my friend to do it for me!” Where does someone so young learn that? The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Heavenly Embassy Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 1, 2011
    based on 69 ratings
     | 16,135 views

    The Bible says that we're already in the "heavenlies." How can that be? I like living in Indiana, but it's never been my idea of real heaven. I pictured something with a few more clouds and harps. But it's true that I'm now in the heavenlies. Find out why

    OPEN: I recently heard the story about a young married couple. The Groom wanted to do something special for his new Bride so he planned something special for her. The plan was – after their reception – he would drive them two hours to a special destination where they would spend a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Approaching The Man Of God - 2 Kings 1:9-14

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,205 views

    Approaching The Man of God - 2 Kings 1:9-14

    Approaching The Man of God - 2 Kings 1:9-14 In this day and age, man or a prophet of God is a scary thing or idea. It never happens nowadays, but wait a minute God does not change He's the same yesterday, today and forever, before you drop the idea of man of God, there's a real God, and there's a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Moses On The Mountain With The Lord - Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 6, 2011
     | 10,437 views

    Trust in the Lord: 1. to be a righteous God (vs. 1-9). 2. to be a jealous God (vs. 13-19; 23-24; 32-33). 3. to be a generous God (vs. 20-26 & 31). 4. to be a meticulous God (vs. 27-30).

    Moses on the Mountain with the Lord - Part 5 Exodus 23:1-33 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 30, 2010 BACKGROUND: *The LORD God of the Old Testament who appeared to men was God the Son, the pre-incarnate Jesus Christ. We are studying these appearances because the same Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can You Trust Your Faith? Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 13, 2015
     | 7,801 views

    Do we have a faith that can be trusted in difficult times?

    Can You Trust Your Faith? James 1:2-8 Someone once said, “A faith that can’t be tested can’t be trusted.” That is precisely what God’s Word is telling us in our text. James is encouraging us to understand that faith must be, and will be tested. But let’s think ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    1 John 5:13 Believing With Assurance Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 20, 2015
     | 5,226 views

    If you want to be certain that you have nothing to fear from death, then put your confidence in Jesus Christ. Accept his claim to be the only begotten Son of God. Admit your disobedience to God and ask him for forgiveness.

    Believing with Assurance Benjamin Franklin is credited with saying: “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Mind you, he probably hadn’t imagined the industry that’s sprung up around tax avoidance these days. But he was certainly correct ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Cross - The Answer To Sickness And Death Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 20, 2015
     | 6,642 views

    The cross heals our spiritual illnesses but it also shows that God can bring physical healing. So it's right to pray that God would heal.

    Sermon by Rev George Hemmings Part of a series based on The Cross of Christ by Dr Leon Morris At the start of this year, Sarah forced me to do something I've never done before. It was a completely new experience, one that I didn't feel entirely comfortable with, and still struggle to believe has ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    How Jesus Overcame The Temptations Of The Devil

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 23, 2015
     | 4,782 views

    How Jesus transcended the “if” / “then” logic of the Satan’s temptation. Jesus was human like us, but he knew how to overcome, and he teaches us. Please read on and be blessed!!!

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 22nd February 2015; (St Oswald’s is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). “Please be seated, and join me in a short prayer.” Let the words of my mouth, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Jesus Has The Table Spread…"Come And Dine"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 9, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 25,955 views

    God had prepared that moment Before the beginning of the world for them to walk right into and be successful.. Even when God gives you a word you still have to step out in faith To claim and receive the promise.. Faith is a verb..it's an action word Amen?

    Jesus Has The Table Spread…"Come And Dine" Psalms 23: 5-6 KJ 5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Timothy: A Young Man Of Character Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,969 views

    What the world needs now more than ever are followers of Jesus who are people of character. Thankfully, the Bible is filled with examples of people with exemplary character.

    Timothy: A Young Man Of Character Text: Phil. 2:19-24 Introduction 1. Illustration: We are created after the likeness of the eternal God. This has both moral and motivational implications. In our morals and motives we are to reflect God’s character. Thus, I am to be not only an extension ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Scott Spencer avatar

    Where Is Peace: Series

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Dec 22, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,121 views

    Mankind has never known peace. The thing is that ‘peace’ is not the absence of war, like darkness is the absence of light. Peace is not refraining from shooting your neighbor when his dog digs a hole in your new lawn.

    Where is Peace Part 2 in a 4 part Christmas series Scripture: Luke 2:12-2:14 12. “This will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” 13. And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Dealing With Destruction In The Bible Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Jan 29, 2015
     | 7,380 views

    Though God is never mentioned in this book, his fingerprints are all over the story of the heroic Esther and Mordecai. Study along as we discuss the ins and outs of living for God in a godless culture.

    LIVING FOR GOD IN A GODLESS CULTURE Dealing with Destruction in the Bible ESTHER 9:1-19 INTRODUCTION -Many people are unaware the President Abraham Lincoln had a short lived military career. -One story relates that Lincoln was marching his company and encountered an open gate, through which his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    Restore Me Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,241 views

    We all have bad days, even bad periods in our lives. We all get discouraged. That's why we can identify with David.

    “Soul Talk: Restore Me” Ps. 30 You know it’s going to be a bad day when: you turn on the morning news and they’re displaying emergency routes out of the city - your boss tells you not to bother taking off your coat - your horn gets stuck following a group of hell’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Scott Bayles avatar

    Joseph: Hope For Troubled Times (2) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,080 views

    The second in a series on the life of Joseph, this three-point expository sermon focuses on the prosperity of Joseph, the purity of Joseph, and the punishment of Joseph.

    Joseph: Hope for Troubled Times (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/25/2014 Yesterday we held a funeral luncheon here at the church for Coy Weller’s brother, who passed away earlier this week. I want to thank Jami and everyone who helped out with that. It’s such ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church