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  • J Bernard Taylor avatar

    Which God Is Your God?

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Jul 21, 2020
     | 11,279 views

    There is a quality in humankind that propels us to worship a god. Everyone worships something. The question is what god are you worshiping?

    There is a quality in humankind that propels us to worship a god. There is something in us that causes us to worship something or someone. Even the most primitive people from the beginning of time felt a need to worship a tree, a flower, a star, the sun, or anything else. We hear some people ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Right Where God Wants Me To Be

    Contributed by Paul Davidson on Feb 7, 2020
     | 20,299 views

    As we follow where God leads us, we encounter trials and struggles, but that's part of the plan! God uses those trials to shape and mold us into the people He desires for us to become… but most importantly, so His glory can be revealed to the world!

    For the message this morning, we’re going to go back to the book of Exodus... and we’re going to look at a real historical event that will be very familiar to most of you… The crossing of the Red Sea. Since this story IS very familiar to us already, we must be careful not to just read through it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living By The Spirit Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 7, 2019
     | 8,189 views

    Living by the Spirit and not the flesh involves having our trust, our mind and our obligations in the right things.

    Introduction: A. Maybe you heard the story of the man who owned a 1973 Pontiac classic car and loved it more than anything. 1. His instructions in his will were to bury him in his Pontiac. 2. So when he died, that’s what they did: they dressed him up in his suit, hat and white gloves, propped him ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Abc’s Of Prayer

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 27, 2019
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     | 6,431 views

    Finding peace during a struggle, is like trying to find calm in a hurricane. But just like there is calm in the eye of the hurricane, we can find peace and calm right in the middle of our struggles.

    Illustration by James Chandler It started as a slip up during a prayer before a church softball game. The minister was leading everyone in prayer. As he closed in prayer he accidently said, "In Jesus’ name we play." That phrase caught on and soon others were praying before softball games ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    F + 0 = 0 Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 5, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,534 views

    Genuine faith in Jesus Christ bears fruit in our souls and shows itself in action.

    MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK SERIES F + 0 = 0 JAMES 2:14-26 #JAMESatCCC INTRODUCTION… Math Woes (p) How many of you here like math… enjoy math… maybe have dreams about being a math teacher? You people are strange. I dislike math and it is all math’s fault. My dislike for math started when I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Anchored In The Deep

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 15, 2021
     | 3,587 views

    Storms happen.......

    February 20, 2016 I love a good thunderstorm. We don’t get really good thunderstorms here in California. Michigan, now, they have GOOD thunderstorms. Towering clouds, lightening, thunder, sheets of rain – the power of it is something to behold. Today we are going to talk about a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Where Your Treasure Is

    Contributed by Glynda Lomax on May 23, 2021
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     | 3,121 views

    Idolatry is anything we run to besides the Lord for comfort. Whatever we spend all our time, money and energy on will show us if there are idols in our lives.

    The title of my message today is Where Your Treasure Is. We are going to talk about idolatry today. I was doing housework one day this week and the Lord told me something about idolatry. And I said, Lord, I just recorded a podcast on idolatry, Why are we talking about idolatry again? And He ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    5 Star Disciples At Work

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Dec 6, 2021
     | 2,239 views

    No matter the environment and no matter your boss, you are called to place a steeple at your workplace. Work as unto the Lord! No matter where or how your receive your paycheck, picture taking the Lord’s Supper while at work.

    For more than a century, a French company has issued a series of guide books where they award stars to the best restaurants. It’s the Michelin rating system. Here’s a quick run-down of their rating system - Three stars is exceptional cuisine and worthy of a special journey. Two stars is excellent ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Foundations Of The Faith: The Authority Of Scripture

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017
     | 8,737 views

    The world and unfortunately the Chuirch is wandering away from the authority of Scripture. The Word of God must be at the forefront of our Christian experience today.

    FOUNDATIONS OF THE FAITH: THE AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE 2 TIMOTHY 3:1-17 I WANT TO CONTINUE MY SERIES ON THE FOUNDATIONS OF OUR FAITH TODAY, BY LOOKING AT THE AUTHORITY AND INSPIRATION OF THE SCRIPTURES. TODAY WE LIVE IN A TIME OF GREAT CRISIS. FAMILIES ARE BEING DECIMATED BY DIVORCE, SUICIDE RATES ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come Over And Help Us Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 9, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 14,863 views

    Paul received a vision of a man from Macedonia imploring him to “Come over and help us.” He and his team immediately went, changing the course of history. What the church needs today is a fresh call to spread the Gospel.

    Come Over and Help Us Acts Series Chuck Sligh October 9, 2016 TEXT: Acts 16:9-10 – “And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us. 10 And after he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavored ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Before Pilate Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 22, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,281 views

    The civil trial of Jesus in Luke 23:1-12 shows us the innocence of Jesus.

    Scripture Jesus was betrayed by Judas and arrested by the religious authorities in the Garden of Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives. He was taken to the high priest’s house where Peter denied knowing him three times before the rooster crowed. Then Jesus was subjected to a religious trial ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Crossing Over Into Victory Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 25, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,401 views

    Message 6 in our journey with Joshua into the Promised Land. This message explores the elements involved in getting ready for victory.

    Joshua Series #6 The Amazing Race to Rest & Reward “Crossing Over” Review / Introduction The promise to Abraham concerning Land, Seed, and blessing was made hundreds of years before and recorded in Genesis 12. The Bible tracks Abraham from Ur to the territory we know as Israel. Abraham passed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • David Owens avatar

    I Am A Disciple Of Jesus! Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 28, 2020
     | 9,684 views

    We are called to be disciples of Jesus which means we are to follow Him and obey Him as Savior and Lord. We must not allow the idea of discipleship to morph into membership, and Christianity to be replaced by "churchianity."

    A. Today’s sermon begins a new sermon series on discipleship that I am calling “I Am A Disciple Of Jesus!” 1. I spent some time wrestling with what to call the series. 2. I thought about naming the series “The Discipleship Adventure” or “The Discipleship Journey” – those titles sound inspiring and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hearts Directed Into God's Love

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 14, 2021
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     | 5,802 views

    Today is Valentine's Day. The day we celebrate love. So what better day could there be to focus on the love and heart of God? Doing a search on the phrase, God's love, took me to 2nd Thess. 3:5. Let's see what it means to have our hearts directed into God's love.

    HEARTS DIRECTED INTO GOD'S LOVE Today is Valentine's Day. The day we celebrate love. 'Tis the season where you see red hearts everywhere. So what better day could there be to focus on the love and heart of God? When I did a bible search on the phrase, God's love, the first verse ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You A True Follower Of Jesus?

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 16, 2021
     | 4,162 views

    Next in series on John. Examines what it means to be a follower of Jesus

    John 6 (4) Are you a true follower of Jesus (Katie Shepherd  April 1, 2020 at 5:26 a.m. EDT; Washington Post) As stores and offices closed throughout March, many people watched with anger as thousands of college students poured into tropical locales, crowding beaches and bars to party ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist