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  • Monty Newton avatar

    Into Death-Talk With Jesus

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 28, 2009
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     | 2,518 views

    The death of which Jesus spoke is life giving and God glorifying.

    Title: Into Death-Talk with Jesus Text: John 12:20-34 Thesis: The death of which Jesus spoke is life giving and God glorifying. Introduction In the 1980s, when we lived in Fullerton, California, often on Sunday morning, I had breakfast at Christopher’s, a little café on the corner about a block ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Narnia: Turkish Delight Series

    Contributed by John Laeger on Dec 11, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,939 views

    Edmund’s weakness was Turkish Delight and when he fell to the temptation of Turkish Delight, he hurt himself and others. We also have areas of weakness that when we fall to temptation, we too hurt ourselves and others. But God provides a way out.

    “Turkish Delight” 12/11/05 – John Laeger #2 in series “Narnia: More Than Just A Fantasy” I. Introduction a. ATTENTION GETTER i. How many of you have gone to see Narnia? 1. I give it a total “thumbs up” 2. I plan on seeing it again. ii. Trivia… 1. What was it that Edmund had a weakness for? He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Big Is Your Vision

    Contributed by Robert Donato on Jun 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,040 views

    God has a purpose and a plan for each church and we need to be devoted to accomplishing it.

    How Big Is Your Vision? 2 Kings 4:1-7 What is your singular, most passionate desire? The greatest achievements in life are usually accomplished by this intense focus. Do you have a ruling passion? If so, what is it? Bob Feller was a great major leaguer, one of the very best. As a child, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ron Theis avatar

    The Basics Of Authentic Christianity

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 9, 2010
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     | 7,332 views

    Where is our passion for the Lord. We say we LOVE Him, but do our actions agree with our words?

    The Basics of Authentic Christianity The Internal Motivation: Passion Matthew 22:34-40 Getting Back to the Basics…it’s a cry heard in business, sports, and in life. But why is it so vital? Why the basics? … Because everything we do well is the result of mastering the basics. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    A Christmas Question Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 34 ratings
     | 15,197 views

    This sermon asks the question: If a child is born “unto us” – if a son is given “unto us” – what does it MATTER?

    A Christmas Question Our focal text for today is found in the book of Isaiah chapter nine. It is only a portion of the verse – the first part – it reads: “For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given.” Isaiah 9:6 (NKJV) (I have an entire series on the later portion of this verse which ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Coming Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 12, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,182 views

    In light of the fact that the kingdom is coming, what should we do? First, wake up. Second, dress up, put on the armor of light. Third, clean up, put away everything that pollutes and defiles. Fourth, we should grow up.

    ROMANS 13: 11-14 THE COMING KINGDOM [1 Thessalonians 5:1-11] This section refers to the climactic event to which all Christians eagerly look forward, the Second Coming of our Lord Jesus. This event is going to be as dramatic as the daily arrival of dawn and the resultant banishment of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fulfilling God’s Purpose

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 28, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,166 views

    To accomplish God’s good purpose, we are to respect all people, love other believers, fear God, and honor those who rule over us - even when something doesn’t seem good to us. These kinds of actions may fan a spark of belief in those who observe our respo

    Opening illustration: Sometimes when I want to start a fire, the wind puts it out. But when I try to keep a fire burning, wind keeps it going. So, in the first situation, I label wind “bad” because it thwarts my plans; in the other, I label it “good” because it helps me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Longing For God Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 22, 2013
     | 20,651 views

    Do we long to worship God?

    June 30, 2013 Psalm 84 Why are you here this morning? If you pray, why? If you read the Bible, why? Is it out of duty? You feel you have to do it. And if you don’t, God will be mad at you and bad things may happen to you. I hope those aren’t the reasons. My hope is that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why God Hated Easu

    Contributed by Joseph Miller on Mar 20, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,663 views

    Explore how it's "fair" for a loving, non discriminating God to love one brother and hate the other.

    WHY GOD HATED ESAU Romans 9:13 13  As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated. This has got to be one of the most difficult verses in the Bible. This verse seems to totally contradict the very nature of God. There's a book called, 'The hard sayings of Jesus' and also one ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Michael Monica avatar

    Respond. Series

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Jun 6, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,968 views

    The life of a Christian

    Are You Responding? Rom. 12:1-2| NLT “And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Don’t copy the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Clothe Yourself With The Lord Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 11, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,407 views

    We need daily renewal, and reminding that we belong to God.

    Today is September 11. Where were you 10 years ago on September 11, 2001 How did you feel that day? There are other tragedies that have gone on and that are going on right now all around the world, I know. However, in modern memory there is no other single day that stands out like September 11. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Becoming More Like Christ Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jul 31, 2017
     | 12,085 views

    These Jewish Christians were falling from Christ and going back to sin. Paul is encouraging them to become like Christ.

    BECOMING MORE LIKE CHRIST Colossians 3:1-17 January 22, 2017 You May listen to an MP3 recording of this message by going to the following Link: http://chirb.it/dIvKPt INTRODUCTION: 1.) There are times as Christians when we have to see where we are at, and refocus our hearts and minds to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Provoking Thoughts From 1 John (6 Of 16)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 10, 2022
     | 1,542 views

    John gives us seven tests to take to see if we KNOW the Lord. Today we come to the FIFTH test.

    So far we have taken FOUR tests: I. The Attitude Test II. The Action Test III. The Affection Test IV. The Actuality Test Today we want to look at this FIFTH test. V. THE ADULTERY TEST WHAT KIND OF TEST IS THIS? This is a test that deals with our relationship with the world. That ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Journey Of Grace

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2021
     | 3,294 views

    If you had only 24 hours to live would it change the things that you did? we cannot see the future but we can be prepared for the future . life is from first breath to last breath, make it a good one.

    Journey of Grace Selected verses Introduction- If you only had 24 hours to live would it change the things you do and the things you say? If you knew someone only had 24 hours- Would you change your plans to see them? I would hope it would- Good morning everyone- We do not know what a day will ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Twelve Steps: A Christian Process For Healing And Transformation Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 20, 2021
     | 2,512 views

    Our lives are beautiful, astonishing, powerful series of moments that end up defining who we are and what our legacy in life will be. We live in a miraculous world, and we live lives of miracles, victories, defeats, and transformations.

    Our lives are beautiful, astonishing, powerful series of moments that end up defining who we are and what our legacy in life will be. We live in a miraculous world, and we live lives of miracles, victories, defeats, and transformations. Though many in our world today chock up their lives to random ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army