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  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    The Priority Of Friendship Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Aug 11, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,088 views

    God’s priority is for us to invest our lives into others, being a source of Good News

    During the course of our series, "Your Bucket List," we have been looking at the things we need to do, or the things we need to prioritize in our life before we "kick the bucket." The Bible says our life here on earth is but a breath, our days are like a passing shadow (Ps. 39:5; 144:4). In ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Deepening Faith

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,554 views

    ." When we accept Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, we begin the lifelong process of spiritual growth called sanctification. The Holy Spirit works in us to become more like Jesus. God’ accepts us as we are but calls us to become like him. (based on outline

    Deepening Faith Colossians 2:6-8, 2 Peter 3:18, Hebrews 6:1 Billy and Ruth Graham were driving through a long stretch of road construction and encountered numerous slowdowns, detours, and stops along the way. Finally they reached the end of the construction, and smooth pavement stretched out ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Reason For The Season

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 18, 2011
     | 4,937 views

    YOU are the reason for the Season called Christmas!

    The Reason for the Season Scripture: John 10:1-10 John 10:10 “I came so that they” Every Christmas season there’s a point when my spirit becomes agitated with Christmas. The disruption comes and goes all during the festivities. It usually occurs in November or can be as late as ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    First Love Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 19, 2010
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     | 16,347 views

    To have revival in our lives means we must have a ’our first love’ in perspective. Credit where it is due; Many years ago I heard a message by Ron Phillips which inspired this message.

    First Love Revelation 2:1-7 * It’s an old story, I’ve told it before, you’ve heard it before, but here it is again; Couple was married for 50 years! Problem was, all they did was fuss. About everything!! For their 50th anniversary their kids chipped in to give them their most needed gift; a trip ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Help - Pt. 2 - The Help Place Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 28, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,334 views

    It is only a simple word, but it speaks to our deepest needs and longings. Do you need help?

    HELP! Pt. 2 – The Help Place I. Introduction – VIDEO ROLLIN Help, I need somebody, Help, not just anybody, Help, you know I need someone, help. When I was younger, so much younger than today, I never needed anybody’s help in any way. But now these days are gone, I’m not so self assured, Now I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fired Up, Or Fizzled Out?

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 19, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,517 views

    Satan has no problem with a church that has smoke going up the chimney, as long as there’s no fire in the furnace. If the church isn’t careful, its ministry can become mere methods and mechanics, performed legalistically, without love for Christ.

    FIRED UP, OR FIZZLED OUT? Text: Rev.2: 4 Intro: In the first seven verses of Revelation chapter two, the resurrected Christ, via the Apostle John, writes a letter to the church of Ephesus. At the time this letter was penned, the church of Ephesus was a thriving body of believers. Times were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Leads Me In The Right Tracks.

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 8, 2009
     | 5,302 views

    The Good Shepherd is the best guide for arighteous life.

    Changing the Price Tags: Tony Campolo "Who Switched The Price Tags?" One year, my best friend and I devised what we thought was a brilliant and creative plan for mischief. We decided to break into the basement of the local five-and-dime store. We did not plan to rob the place (Sunday School boys ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    To Be A Follower

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Mar 29, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,109 views

    Jesus calls us to be not just a believer but a follower which involves more than merely a kind of thinking - it involves a radical change to follow him to go wherever and do whatever he calls us to do.

    A chicken and a pig were walking down the street one day and noticed some poor children who looked as if they hadn’t eaten anything for days. Moved with compassion, the chicken said to the pig, “I have an idea! Let’s give those children a nice breakfast of ham and eggs.” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Godly Wisdom We Need Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 2, 2012
     | 7,426 views

    God wants to help us: 1. Defeat worldly wisdom. 2. Develop Godly wisdom. 3. Demonstrate Godly wisdom.

    Christianity Where the Rubber Meets the Road Part 8: The Godly Wisdom We Need James 3:13-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 1, 2012 *James 1:5 gives us one of the most practical promises in the Bible: “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Final Word: Unlimited Opportunity For Every Christian Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,154 views

    Faith, boldness, effective, witness, change

    A FINAL WORD: Unlimited Opportunity for Every Christian. 1 Tim. 6:12 (p841) June 19,2011 "Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses" When does true revival take place? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Inttersection Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 8, 2014
     | 5,122 views

    Change, Crucifixion, Surrender

    Road Trip #1 – Intersection Galatians 2:20 (p. 811) July 13, 2014 Introduction: Rick Rusaw is the lead minister at Life Bridge C.C. in Littleton CO. He was president of the North American Christian Convention a few years back. He’s a graduate of Cincinnati Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Guidance: Finding Your Way In Uncertain Times

    Contributed by Mark Sanders on Aug 3, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,843 views

    We all face trials and tests in our Christian lives, but it is not the trials and tests that are significant, but how we respond to them. This sermon is an example of how I learned to rely on God more in uncertain times.

    SLIDE # 1 GOD’S GUIDANCE: FINDING YOUR WAY IN UNCERTAIN TMES PROVERBS 3: 5-6 When I left here last week, I was suppose to be finished with one week-long intensive course, home for the weekend, and heading to another week-long intensive course at IWU for next week. But, due to some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Inconvenient Grace

    Contributed by Alfred Beck on Sep 10, 2015
     | 5,017 views

    Grace is not always easy or convenient

    Inconvenient Grace Numbers 22:22-31 Proverbs 19:21 Luke 10:38-42 That’s a funny clip about the foolishness of or the delusion of each of us being in control of our lives and of the plans we’ve made for them. But the truth is, very few things in life go exactly as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Is Able [or He Is Able]

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 24, 2016
     | 12,573 views

    Kids love to brag on their dads, and tell tales of what their dads are able to do. This sermon brags on God and what He is able to do.

    God Is Able January 24, 2016 Chuck Sligh TEXT: Turn to Ephesians 3:20 INTRODUCTION Illus. – When Allen a little boy, his G.I. Joe broke and he was trying to fix it. But he did not have the motor coordination to do what he wanted to do on a part of the G.I. Joe that was just too small for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Future Focus Motivates A Present Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018
     | 2,679 views

    Part 5 in our consideration of how a future focus motivates present faithfulness.

    Future Focus Present Faithfulness Series Pt 5 “Pursuing Peace with ALL Men” Scripture insists we continually maintain an eternal focus -- Colossians 3:1-4 Keep seeking the things above…Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. Why? For you have died and your life is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance