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  • Lance Hostetter avatar

    The Road To The King

    Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Dec 27, 2012
     | 2,375 views

    This story takes a look at the Magi's visit to see Jesus

    The Road to the King Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction: Roads of life! 1. One of the things my wife likes about the valley is the straight roads! Motion sickness is one of the worst! 2. Roads and highways have often been used to symbolize life! --John Bunyan’s Christian classic Pilgrim’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Heart With A Desire For God

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 16, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 22,458 views

    In Acts 13:22 after God raised David up to be king of Israel He gave this testimony about David, “I have found in David the son of Jesse a man after My heart, who will do all My will.” You and I need a heart like David, a heart that has a desire for God.

    A Heart with a Desire for God Acts 13:13-22 The Bible declares in Psalm 10:4 that the unsaved do not normally think about God. They don’t give Him the time of day: there’s no room for Him in their lives or mind until trouble or tragedy strikes. Sadly, if we are honest, Christians fair ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Absalom, Men-Pleaser

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 18, 2015
     | 6,537 views

    To show that we have an audience of 1 - the LORD. It's better to get applause from the LORD than from men.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a man pleaser? No, men hate me because I please the LORD. Luke 6:22 (Amplified Bible) 6:22 Blessed (happy—with life-joy and satisfaction in God’s favor and salvation, apart from your outward condition—and to be envied) are you when people despise (hate) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Is In Control Of You? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 30, 2014
     | 5,027 views

    One famous preacher in history stated that, "that every particle of dust that dances in the sunbeam does not move an atom more or less than God wishes.” Meaning that God controls EVERYTHING. Period. Is that true? Let's examine the Scriptures together.

    Is God in control of you? I mean, right now! Is He in control of you? There are people who believe that, yes, it is all God’s doing. Charles Spurgeon said, “I believe that every particle of dust that dances in the sunbeam does not move an atom more or less than God ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Zacchaeus- Committed To Transformation Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 31, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,496 views

    Zacchaeus gives an example of the commitment one is called to as a follower of Jesus!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we begin a new series entitled “Committed”. In this series we will examine various aspects of what it means to be committed to Jesus. • I see countless Christians who appear to be frustrated with their relationship with Jesus. I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Believe Week 11 - Worship Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 16, 2015
     | 5,597 views

    Believe week 12 moves to looking at how we should Act. We are looking at the action of Worship!

    Believe 11 - Worship November 30, 2014 Today, we move into the second part of our BELIEVE series. We’re moving from asking “What do we believe?” to “What should we do?” Our first answer is to Worship and give honor to God. Why should we worship and honor God? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nick At Night

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 16, 2014
     | 5,393 views

    Nicodemus who defended Jesus at his trial, helped bury him and was later kicked out of the Sanhedrin for being a Christian did not start out filled with faith. Like most of us, he had questions. The answers that Jesus gave him are wonderful.

    Intro What does it mean to be born again? How are we born of water and the Spirit? Goal Let us understand the Spirit life. Plan We will examine Nicodemus, regeneration, and why we are not to condemn others. Nicodemus Nicodemus is also called Saint Nicodemus. He was a Pharisee and a senator ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do We Do When God's Answer To Our Prayer Is "No"? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 27, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,125 views

    God will always answer our prayers in one of 3 ways: Sometimes, His answer is YES … Sometimes it’s WAIT … and sometimes it’s NO … We are happy when God says YES. We can get impatient when He says WAIT. But when God says NO what are we supposed to do?

    “When God says “No” So my question for you this morning is: Does God ALWAYS answer our prayer? In my life and in your life, God will always answer our prayers in one of 3 ways: SOMETIMES, His answer is YES … Sometimes it’s WAIT … and sometimes it’s NO ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    He Is Waiting For You Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 2, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,618 views

    It is time to get back to basics in our faith life.

    May 4, 2014 Morning Worship Text: Isaiah 55:1-3 Subject: Invitation Title: He is Waiting for You Today we begin a new era in the life of the church. Brian and Jennie and kids are gone. I once again have taken the role as youth pastor and also am finishing up the membership class for Sunday ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Time Will Come

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 24, 2013
     | 5,457 views

    To show that in the last days, if we don't preach GOD's Words, (a) people will no longer listen to the Truth, (b) they will follow their evil desires instead, (c) they will gather teachers that will only say what they want, and (d) they will listen to fab

    I. EXORDIUM: Is it your time? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that in the last days, if we don't preach GOD's Words, (a) people will no longer listen to the Truth, (b) they will follow their evil desires instead, (c) they will gather teachers that will only say what ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Safeguarding Our Rest Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 12, 2012
     | 3,418 views

    Through the Third Commandment God shows his love for his people.

    If you haven’t experienced it, you know someone who has: a flight delay. I’m not talking about a flight delayed for an hour or two because of bad weather; I’m talking about a flight that is delayed for eight hours or more because there is no crew available to work the shift. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Russ Barksdale avatar

    It's A Rewarding Race Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Oct 30, 2018
     | 5,962 views

    Keeping Our Eyes on Jesus Means: Jesus is our source, Jesus is our inspiration, Jesus is our hope.

    It’s a Rewarding Race Hebrews 12:1-3 race(a???a/agona): root word for agony or agonize. endurance (upomone/hupomone): mone—to remain; hupo—under; to remain under; not squirt out; not quit. keeping (?f????te?/aphorontes): to look away from all else Keeping Our Eyes on Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Calling Of A Tax Collector Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 29, 2018
     | 7,663 views

    During the first year of Jesus’ ministry, and while He was in Galilee, and shortly after the calling of Peter, James and John, Jesus’ invitated a tax collector by the name of Matthew to be a disciple.

    The Calling of a Tax Collector Luke 5:27-5:32 Introduction Today, we are going to look at Jesus’ invitation to a tax collector by the name of Matthew to be a disciple. This event takes place during the first year of Jesus’ ministry, and while He was in Galilee, and shortly after the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Paul Teaches The Signs Of The Times

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 12, 2019
     | 8,070 views

    Paul is mentoring Timothy about the signs of the second coming of Jesus Christ.

    PAUL TEACHES ON THE SIGNS OF THE SECOND COMING… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com SAUL HAD A PERSONAL ENCOUNTER AND EXPERIENCE WITH JESUS CHRIST THAT FOREVER CHANGED HIS LIFE. HE WAS TRANSFORMED IN TO A NEW MAN… HE WAS NO LONGER SAUL HE BECAME PAUL… No man can ever be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Proverbs 23 - Godly Instructions Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 14, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,093 views

    This is a verse by verse look at Proverbs chapter 23.

    Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Twenty Three We will now look at chapter 23. 1 When you sit down to dine with a ruler, Consider carefully what is before you, Proverbs 23:1 (NASB) The point of this proverb is to be careful when eating with an important or influential person because he or she ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational