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  • Bobby Daniel avatar

    After Christmas...what Now?

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jan 3, 2009
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     | 25,302 views

    My final sermon for 2008, a look at the flight of Christ’s family to Egypt and how we should approach life after Christmas.

    After Christmas…Now What Matthew 2:13-15 Introduction Well, Christmas day has come and it has gone…and I do hope you guys had a wonderful day filled with awe of God’s grace and mercy and the love of family and friends. We had Brigitte’s parents down from Cincinnati, and they are here with us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leaders Needed Ii Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 21, 2009
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     | 4,774 views

    Exposition of Acts 27:23-44 regarding the leadership qualities of Paul on his ride to Rome

    Text: Acts 27:23-44, Title: Leaders Needed II, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/13/09, PM A. Opening illustration: Sing the song from Gilligan’s Island, B. Background to passage: we are picking up this morning in the middle of a storm, literally. Paul and 275 other people are on a 3 hour tour that turned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    House - Part 8 - House Calls Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 21, 2010
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     | 6,357 views

    Is God’s house a building? Does His house have rules, systems, or structure? How can we be His house unless we know?

    House “House Calls” I. Introduction Over the last month and half or so we have been talking about how to guarantee a move of God. Such a guarantee only comes when we build the house God’s way. God is not obligated to move into what He has not designed. When we follow His ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Comanded To Praise

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 3, 2010
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     | 6,677 views

    The Word of God to the believer is to praise the Lord--in all kinds of situations--Praise Him

    Commanded To Praise Psalms 100:1-100:5 1Make a joyful shout to the LORD, all you lands! 2Serve the LORD with gladness; Come before His presence with singing. 3Know that the LORD, He is God; It is He who has made us, and £not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Tower Builder And The Warring King Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jul 28, 2009
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     | 10,874 views

    We examine two parables that deal with discipleship and specifically the carefully weighing the cost of following Jesus. No matter where you are spiritually, Jesus calls us to seriously consider discipleship.

    The Parables of Jesus The Tower Builder and the Warring King Luke 14:28-32 July 26, 2009 This week we are going to turn to two parables that are about discipleship. It is a “Who from you…” parable. This refers to the phrase in verse 28 of Luke 14 that in the NIV says, “suppose one of you.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Election Day Decisions

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 23, 2013
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     | 6,999 views

    What should we do on Election day? How do we make our decisions?

    November 4, 2012 Romans 13:1-7 I’m looking forward to Wednesday . . . I think! I think, I hope the election is over. Hopefully there are no hanging chads, no uncounted votes, nothing to stop us from moving forward. There will be no more ads, no more smattering of ranting facebook ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Heads Up!"

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 2, 2012
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     | 7,895 views

    "Heads Up!" 1) Advent warning 2) Advent rejoicing

    “Heads up!” (Toss nerf ball to someone in the congregation.) It’s a good thing NAME took my warning seriously otherwise the ball would have bounced off his bean. Balls flying into crowds are not uncommon at baseball games. At the stadium I frequented as a boy in Japan, the ushers ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christmas: A Series Of Unlikely Events

    Contributed by Thomas Mccracken on Dec 15, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 16,836 views

    Let us view the Christmas story through a much different lens this year as we discover the powerful impact on humanity when Jesus was born. It was indeed a series of unlikely events!

    CHRISTmas: A Series of Unlikely Events! Intro: John Lennon once said of his group the Beetles that “We are more popular than Jesus”. While it may be true that the Beetles were or even are more popular than Jesus, what is not true is that the Beetles were not nor are better known than Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If God Is With Me, Why Can't I Hear Him? Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 12, 2012
     | 6,123 views

    I have come to this conclusion. Finding God is only difficult because of us. Not because of Him. God doesn’t want us to be in the dark. God doesn’t want us to wonder what He wants us to do. Think about it this way: if there was something you wanted y

    Finding God at Christmas “If God is with me, why can’t I hear him? 1st Kings 19 I had been away leading a conference on church growth in another church. We had experienced a good week but I was ready to get back home to my family. The conference closed on Friday night around 9:00 so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Be A Good Baptist Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 29, 2013
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     | 5,907 views

    John the Baptist is the exemplar of the Christian witness which always points away from self and towards Jesus. The Gospel is all about Him, not us.

    How to Be a Good Baptist John 1:19-51 Rev Mark Barber When I first preached this at Mt. Zion UMC, I put the sermon title “How to Be a Good Baptist” out on the sign in front of the church. You would not believe how many comments I received from people in the community, especially since the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Time To Preach Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 21, 2012
     | 4,791 views

    As much excitement healing stirs up, Jesus says what really characterizes his ministry - preaching.

    Introduction Jesus’ ministry has gotten off to a great start. Really, what more could you want if you are trying to make a name for yourself? In one day he has become a phenomenon through his preaching and especially through his miracle healings and exorcisms. He has a nice centralized ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God’s Perspective "V-I-E-W"

    Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 6, 2012
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     | 5,824 views

    God’s V – Vision God’s I – Instruction God’s E – Enduring Love God’s W – Witness The KINGDOM of God was Administered by the Arch Angel Lucifer (It was in PERFECT ORDER, until in him that iniquity was found). Ezekiel 28:12-15. Lucifer allowed

    God’s V – Vision God’s I – Instruction God’s E – Enduring Love God’s W – Witness SCRIPTURE: Mark 4:21-25, Jesus asked them, “Would anyone LIGHT a lamp & then put it under a basket or under a bed to shut out the light? Of course not! A lamp is placed on a stand, where its LIGHT will ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Life Of Godliness Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 11, 2011
     | 6,426 views

    This message is intended to help us see the need for a life of godliness that will keep us safe from false doctrine and provide us with spiritual fruit for both now and eternity.

    A LIFE OF GODLINESS 1 Timothy 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION: A. Picture this: 1. You are driving down the highway and you spot what looks like a deer off to the right side of the road, fairly close 2. As you look harder you realize that it is a herd of deer and you begin to count: 1, 2, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On Guard

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Sep 30, 2008
     | 4,686 views

    We should always be people who care to look around us and keep the watch against the enemy

    Be On Guard Griffith Baptist Church – 9/28/08 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 4:7-9 Key verse: Nehemiah 4:9 - Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them. The Introduction Waiting to be interviewed for a job as a wireless operator, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Time Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,097 views

    There is a huge difference between an encounter and a Close Encounter. In this 4 part series, learn the ingredients that are necessary to have a Close Encounter with God. You will be challenged by this series.

    “Close Encounters” Pt. 3 - The Time Review – You are going to get sick of this, but I want to make sure that you not only know it by memory but you know it by heart. Our mandate is simply to Encounter, Equip, and Engage. We illustrate this by Hands Up, Hands Open, Hands Out. We will do nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal