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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Timothy: A Young Man Of Character Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 6, 2014
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     | 20,971 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

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    Religion Without Reality Series

    Contributed by Don Emmitte on Aug 11, 2014
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    Many people seem to be content to trust their own efforts and religious practices to make them acceptable before God. We need to be aware that religious activities are only good when they express an inner reality.

    Religion Without Reality Romans 2:17-29 Romans Series (Part 6) Sermon by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries Take Your Bibles Please… But if you call yourself a Jew and rely on the law and boast in God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Worst Of Them All Series

    Contributed by Joe Tilton on Sep 11, 2013
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    What would you do if your pastor had lunch with an IRS agent who you knew abused you? Or, what if that same IRS agent became a dynamic pastor? Would you listen or turn away? Can you set judgement aside? Want-a-be Pharisees in your church?

    September 15, 2013 The Worst of them All There was a man who computed his taxes for the year and found he owed $3407. He packaged up his payment and included this letter: Dear IRS: Enclosed is my Tax Return and payment. Please take note of the attached article from the USA Today newspaper. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Working With The Lord's Help Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2013
     | 7,768 views

    It should never surprise us when we do the Lord's work and people react with anger, ridicule, and rejection. Nehemiah gives us a great example of how we need to respond when the enemies of God oppose His work.

    In this lesson, I would like to look at the leadership of Nehemiah through the hardship and opposition that the people went through. They had opposition from outside and discouragement from inside, yet they got the job done. It should never surprise us when we do the Lord's work and people react ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Peril Of Pride

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 16, 2013
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    Lessons learned from men, angels, and animals about foolish pride.

    Everyone knows that the lion is the king of the jungle. One day the lion being filled with pride decided to make sure all the others knew it. He was so confident that he by-passed the smaller animals and went straight to the bear. "Who is the king of the jungle?" the lion asked. The bear ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Conspiracy Of Compassion Series

    Contributed by Greg Warren on May 13, 2013
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    Challenges listeners to put their love into action and demonstrate the love of Jesus through acts of compassion. Also discusses the power of acts of compassion as ways to open doors of evangelism.

    What is compassion? Compassion is an expected output of true love. “Compassion” = A feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for someone in the midst of a tragedy, accompanied by a desire to alleviate the suffering. It’s the most important thing you put on every morning. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sleep On Peter, It’s Too Late To Pray!

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 14, 2013
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     | 12,380 views

    If we don't pray, trials may come that will overwhelm our faith. 3 times the Lord warned Peter to pray; 3 times Peter denied the Lord.There comes a time when it's too late to pray. We must get motivated to pray more in order to withstand the troublesome t

    “SLEEP ON PETER, IT’S TOO LATE TO PRAY!” Mark 14:34-42 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man, making a long driving trip, drove all night. By morning he was very tired; so he decided to stop at the next city, park somewhere, and catch an hour or two of sleep. 2. Unfortunately, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Bread Of Life,

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on May 7, 2013
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     | 11,021 views

    Jesus meets all human needs. The little that you have is enough for a miracle.He still has victories coming your way because he has called not to pauper you but to prosper you.

    Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured The bread of Life, Introduction: Do you know that humans can survive by eating ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Remember Your Freedom Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 17, 2012
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    Grace over Rules & Regulations. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Refuse to judge by externals (16-17) (2). Reject false authority (18-19) (3). Repudiate religious rules (20-23) SERMON BODY: Ill: • There once was a man who owned a record company. • Can the older folks explain what records were to the younger folks! • (They were of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Real People - Real Problems A Study Of 1 Samuel Part 12" Can't Or Won't?" Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Nov 6, 2017
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     | 11,932 views

    Part 12 our 1 Samuel series

    Real People – Real Problems A study of 1 Samuel Part 12 “Can’t or Won’t” In the John Wayne movie the “Cowboys” Asa Watts also known as the “man with the long hair” played by Bruce Dern And his rag tag band of outlaws Show up at The Andersen ranch looking for work Wil Andersen played by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The 7 Characteristics Of Those Who Walk With God

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 18, 2019
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    There are seven characteristics that must be present in those who wish to walk with God in order for them to be pleasing to God and to attempt to duplicate the life of Enoch which in the end caused him to go up in his own private Rapture!

    THE 7 CHARACTERISTICS OF THOSE WHO WALK WITH GOD Genesis 5:21-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BIBLE RIDDLES 1. Q. What kind of man was Boaz before he married Ruth? A. Ruthless. 2. Q. What do they call pastors in Germany? A. German Shepherds. 3. Q. Who was the greatest financier in the Bible? A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Oscar avatar

    I Love My Church-Sharing Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 7, 2019
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     | 5,668 views

    This sermon is adapted from the sermon's provided in the "I Love My Church" series developed and marketed by Outreach Ministries

    I LOVE MY CHURCH SHARING Key Passage: Matthew 5:13-16 (Projected Aim: Help people see that loving the church impacts the community for the Gospel.) Has anyone here every dreamed of going somewhere for a long time, only to be disappointed in it when you finally got to go there? For years I worked ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Getting To Know God - Part 2 - The God Who Heals Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 23, 2019
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     | 9,855 views

    Jehovah-Rapha; the God Who Heals. How does He heal? Who does He heal? What does He heal? This is not your usual "healing" sermon but it takes a more broad approach. Praise His Name Forever!!!

    Getting To Know God - Part 2 - The God Who Heals Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … John 14:23-24 “Jesus said, ‘If anyone loves Me, he will obey My teaching. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make our home with him. “He who does not love Me will ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Prayer For The Unworthy Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 13, 2019
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     | 10,493 views

    This prayer of Abraham seems to be the 1st recorded prayer in Scripture. Why did God preserve it for us, and what can we learn by how Abraham prayed?

    OPEN: In Europe in the Middle Ages, people had a strong belief in the power of prayer. They also believed that the purer and simpler the life you led, the more God would listen to you. And since Monks were supposed to live purer and simpler lives than anyone else their prayers were seen as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pray Like Elijah Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 30, 2019
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     | 7,258 views

    James teaches on prayer and James refers directly to a prayer of Elijah the prophet in the Old Testament.

    MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK SERIES PRAY LIKE ELIJAH JAMES 5:13-18 #JAMESatCCC [INVOLVE KIDS: Call up kids and have them hold a sign. Read the Scripture and as you read walk behind the line of them and touch them on the shoulder. When you touch them on the shoulder, have them raise their sign ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ