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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    A Floating Axe, That's Weird Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 7, 2018
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     | 27,426 views

    This is the first in the "That's Weird" series where we look at strange stories from the Bible. This message looks at the story of the floating axe head and what that means for us today.

    If you did the Sunday School thing, or have been attending church most of your life then you probably know who I mean when I reference Elijah.  If you didn’t do the Sunday School thing or you’re relatively new to the church thing then you might not know who Elijah was. He was an Old Testament ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Open Secret

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018
     | 5,388 views

    Disciples

    OPEN SECRET (JOHN 19:38-42) Fourth century church theologian Augustine told of a Victorinus (a renowned philosopher and teacher in Rome; who had even been honored with a statue in the Roman forum) who was converted to Christianity in his old age. He came to Simplicius, one eminent at the time for ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Be The Church: Watch, Wait, & Worship

    Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Nov 15, 2017
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    Jesus speaks of our need to prepare for His return. We are encouraged to live lives of worship and devotion to God as we watch and wait for the Bridegroom. (This is part of our lectionary-based series for November 2017, "BE the Church.")

    Last Sunday we had a gender reveal party to find out if we’re having a boy or a girl in April. I was so convinced it was a boy, based on how different the first trimester had been this time around. But then, with friends gathered around, we popped a large black balloon with question marks all over ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Paul, The Model Convert Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 2, 2015
     | 5,833 views

    Paul was a model preacher, missionary, leader theologian. But he began as a baby Christian like all of us. He was also a model baby Christian. This sermon teaches us how we can grow in Christ and maximize our usefulness for the kingdom of God.

    Paul, the Model Convert Chuck Sligh August 2, 2015 TEXT: Acts 9:10-31 – “And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord. 11 And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wedding At Cana

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 17, 2015
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    We’re going to look at why it’s better to abstain from alcoholic beverages, then at Jewish wedding customs in N.T. times, and lastly at 5 foreshadowings of Christ’s first miracle at this wedding.

    THE WEDDING AT CANA John 2:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: RUNNING THE SHOW -- Michael McPherson “I am a deputy sheriff assigned to courthouse security. As part of my job, I explain court procedures to visitors. One day I was showing a group of ninth-graders around. Court was in recess and only ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Unleashing Your Spiritual Vitality-2(2015) Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 25, 2015
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    2 of 3. Peter steered the Christians of Asia into the vitality born of their privilege in Christ. What characterizes/Looses/Releases that vitality? To unleash the privilege of spiritual vitality, we must commit to....

    UNLEASHING YOUR SPIRITUAL VITALITY/Vigor-II—1Peter 1:13-21 Vitality Born of Privilege Attention: There is a huge market in our country for chemicals, substances(vitamins, wrinkle creams, testosterone, estrogen), non-invasive(injections) & invasive(surgery) procedures that will restore our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Invitation

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 1, 2015
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    What is the most important invitation you have ever received?

    “An Invitation” Romans 5:1-11 Invitations come in all sizes and shapes – for all kinds of occasions. What’s the most unique – or ridiculous – invitation you’ve ever received? Julie Potter wrote that her mother volunteered to help her with her wedding ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "If... Then"

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 2, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 62,952 views

    Philippians 2 shares with us the challenge that “IF” we are believers in Jesus Christ, “THEN” we will reflect certain characteristics of Jesus Christ in our lives: Humbeness and Serving Others

    “IF… THEN” PHILIPPIANS 2:1-11 #IfThen INTRODUCTION This morning we will focus on two words in our passage that seem like insignificant words, but when you put them together make a very powerful statement and will make us think. The statement is a powerful statement because of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The 4 Enemies Of Revival

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 22, 2016
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    There are four dangers that bonafide Christians face that hinder revival in the church in America: Partial Revival, Lack of Hunger, Loss of Passion, and Familiarity with God. These are the Enemies of Revival and must be remedied!

    THE 4 ENEMIES OF REVIVAL 2 Chr. 7:14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Have You Ever Wondered How You Survived? 1. When I was a kid, we rode in cars with no seat belts or air bags, and in the back of a pickup trucks on a warm day doing 55 mph. 2. Our houses and baby cribs were covered with bright colored ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    In The Beginning Series

    Contributed by Bill Walker on Dec 4, 2016
     | 6,293 views

    The word in Genesis. The word in John. Jesus' encounter with Nicodemus.

    IN THE BEGINNING John 1:1-4, 14; 43-51 Today, I want to begin a short series that will look at some interesting people and their encounters with Jesus. I’ll begin by asking a couple of questions: What are some of your memorable encounters with Jesus? What is your relationship with Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Joseph - Husband Of Mary - In First Person Narrative

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 12, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,558 views

    Christmas or Advent message about the birth of Jesus

    You Believe in Miracles?” Joseph-- {Eyewitness of his Majesty} “My name is Joseph; you know my wife better; she is much more famous than I. I’m the lesser half some might say. We were very average people--at least in the beginning, until all the attention. We were from a small tribe lived in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Bucket List Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 14, 2020
    based on 6 ratings
     | 18,479 views

    A bucket list is a list of things you want to do before you "kick the bucket." But God warns us that there is one item we MUST have on that "bucket list." What is that "one item", and how do accomplish it?

    Did you realize all the things we do with time? We “MAKE” time, and we TAKE time, for things that are important to us. We “SAVE” time with all kinds of gadgets and doodads. We “MARK” time, we “KILL” time, we “RACE AGAINST” time. AND (someone noted) that the worst thing you can do with time, is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Heart That Devises Wicked Imaginations

    Contributed by James Dina on Jul 31, 2020
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     | 11,024 views

    The intention of man’s heart is evil from his youth. The human heart is basically wicked, deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life.

    A HEART THAT DEVISES WICKED IMAGINATIONS “And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually” (Genesis 6:5) Men judge our thoughts by our works and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fairy Tales Of Faith Sharing Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jul 11, 2020
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     | 4,259 views

    A brave knight rescues a princess. An elderly man in 1944 opens his door. A church in 1995 goes carol singing. A missionary struggles to convert anyone. And I am lousy at dating.

    ......................... "A sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seeds fell on the path, and the birds came and ate them up. Other seeds fell on rocky ground, where they did not have much soil, and they sprang up quickly, since they had no depth of soil. But when the sun rose, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Promise Keeper Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 16, 2020
     | 5,452 views

    This morning, we are going to look at a promise that God made to Abraham that still is in effect today for us!

    Dance Lessons: Promise Keeper Galatians 3:15-25 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 03-15-2020 Promise Keeper Back in the early 90s, right after I got married, Promise Keepers became a cultural phenomena. I attended multiple conferences, worked the prayer tent in AL, and watched ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist