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  • Scott Johnson avatar

    Tears

    Contributed by Scott Johnson on Sep 28, 2011
     | 6,746 views

    Are we able to weep with urgency over our friends, family, and people throughout our neighborhoods who aren't in Christ? Are we willing to repent and change that God may use us to bring all the sheep back home?

    Tears (Luke 15:1-10; Phil. 3:17-19) INTRO: I grew up hearing that “real men don’t cry.” Raise your hands if you’ve ever hear that? We are told it shows weakness – makes you look kind of lame…so society often tells us. Now, I have to tell you, I’m a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Redemption Applied Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 30, 2012
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     | 3,710 views

    Presents how Christ's redemption works in us.

    In our previous passage, we looked at the subject of redemption, specifically what it means and how it is made. It means to make a ransom payment, to buy one’s freedom. In our case, a payment is made to free us from the slavery of sin. This payment was made by the blood of Christ. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Life Of Harmony Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 9, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,011 views

    How we are as a Christian community and as individuals to live in a hostile world.

    Introduction The topic of Peter’s epistle since 2:11 has been “How to Live in a NonChristian World.” We’ve treaded through the minefield of authority in civil life, the workplace and campus, and in marriage. The directive was the same in each category – submit to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Master Submission Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 21, 2012
     | 4,295 views

    Self-centeredness and the 'me first' attitude permeate our culture. But Paul points us in a different direction.

    “Building Quality Relationships: With Christians – Master Submission” Phil. 2:1-11 & Eph. 5:18-21 Michael Hernandez has written a piece called “Property Laws as Viewed by a Toddler.” Included are the following toddler laws: “If I like it, it’s mine. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God Demands Purity

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Sep 17, 2012
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     | 8,909 views

    While purity includes a discussion on sexual morality as God defines it, it’s actually a word that is more about an idea that a definition.

    Have you ever asked, “What does God want from me?” “What is God really after?” As I read through the book of Ezekiel this question keeps coming up for me. And Ezekiel offers the answers. Last week Ezekiel told us that God wants exclusive worship. We received ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    A Study On Revelation 13 Series

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 24, 2012
    based on 17 ratings
     | 11,546 views

    An easy-to-read and easy-to understand study on Revelation 13.

    Through studying the bible, we know that there were several rulers named Caesar. Starting with the first Caesar, and continuing to the last Caesar, the Israelites were made to worship them. This was more of a way to stir up feelings of patriotism to Caesar number 1 rather than really worship him ...read more

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    Don't Worry, Just Trust Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 22, 2012
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     | 6,690 views

    This is week three in our yearly stewardship series, this week focusing on why we should give up worry in favor of trust.

    Don’t Worry about Money How many folks out there were born after 1958? So what do you think of the change in the Old Age Security age? If you missed the last budget the age for eligibility has changed for the Canadian Old Age Security from 65 to 67 and I would suspect that is only the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    No Guarantees

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 27, 2012
     | 8,442 views

    We know that we're not guaranteed tomorrow; so why do we live like we are?

    NO GUARANTEES James 4:13-17 1) Presumptuous judgments (vs. 13). • Previously, James had warned against making presumptuous judgments about people (vs. 11-12). Now he warns against making presumptuous judgments about the future. We have a mistaken confidence; we think we can predict the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Two Sinners Say I Do Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on May 7, 2012
     | 5,446 views

    What's the biggest problem in your marriage? It's probably not what you think it is! If we desire God's best for our marriages, and indeed for any relationship, we need to understand what the root cause of the problems we experience really turns out to

    When Two Sinners Say, “I Do” - Luke 11:17 - May, 6, 2012 Series: After The Honeymoon - #4 [Ideas for this message came in part from Dave Harvey's book entitled "When Sinners Say I Do" - I highly reccomend it for any couple!] You have probably heard the story of the hillbilly who ...read more

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    Called To Be Salt And Light Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 19, 2011
    based on 19 ratings
     | 37,563 views

    The overall theme of the great Sermon on the Mount by the Lord is how people of the Kingdom of Heaven are to live. Jesus now shows how, “Those who are His disciples should affect the world in the positive way in which they live.”

    “Called to Be Salt and Light.” Matthew 5:13-16 We have now concluded our study of the Beatitudes which serve as an introduction to Jesus’ great “Sermon the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Revelation 9: Trumpets Don’t Always Play Jazz Series

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 7, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,456 views

    A contemporary study on Revelation, chapter 9

    The book of REVELATION is an odd book when compared to the rest of the Bible. It is a warning for everyone, even though some will not be here to see these warnings unfold. It tells of things to come that were seen in a vision nearly 2,000 years ago. And it describes some things the writer had ...read more

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    Deep Connection

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,528 views

    Obviously the way to address loneliness is social engagement and relationship-building. Likewise when we feel lonely or isolated from God we need to work on that relationship to correct the problem. The tools that are very important to help us toward abun

    “Deep Connection” John 15:7-11 This week I read an article by Medical News Today about the health effects of loneliness. Quoting the article, it states that “there is evidence that the risk of developing and dying from heart disease can depend on the strength of one's social ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah's Voice Of Authority Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,051 views

    We need to tap into the power in the name of Jesus.

    A Messiah's Voice of Authority Text: Matt. 21:18-27 Introduction 1. Illustration: When I was serving with YWAM in the summer of 1982, we played a concert at a school in Amsterdam. As the concert ended, the students began to come up to us and talking with us, and believe it or not, some even asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Baptism Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 17, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,975 views

    In this lesson we examine the role of each Person of the Trinity at the baptism of Jesus and learn what each Person of the Trinity does to save sinners.

    Scripture We are studying the life of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke in a sermon series I am calling, “To Seek and To Save the Lost.” The first two chapters of Luke’s Gospel deal with the prophecies and births of John the Baptist and Jesus the Christ, and then what happened to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Wonder Of Jesus’ Baptism Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 3, 2013
    based on 110 ratings
     | 46,244 views

    Why did John baptize Jesus? And why so quickly? Granted Jesus said it was to "fulfill all righteousness", but what exactly could that mean?

    OPEN: A little girl wanted to get baptized but her mother wanted her to attend some classes to make sure she knew what she was committing herself to. After one of the classes, her mother asked, "Honey, what does baptism mean?" Thinking hard, the little girl the finally said, "Well, it isn’t the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ