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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Thru Serving! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 8, 2019
     | 4,850 views

    Joy comes to those who serve others – It’s what happens when we imitate Jesus and do what he showed us to do!

    Series: Find Joy in the Journey Thesis of series: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We must put ourselves in the places where experiencing joy is a possibility. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    One True God Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 8, 2019
     | 3,910 views

    Continuing our series on Christianity 101, Pastor John teaches why God is real, what He is like, and what He expects of us.

    One True God? Christianity 101 Series CCCAG September 8h, 2019 Intro: Most of you know I got saved while working in an electronics factory and sometimes my job had me moving around a lot to different departments. One morning I got told I was going over to the testing area to test and fix some ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Generous Church In A Stingy World Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 27, 2019
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    A Generous Church in a Stingy World – Week 4:- 2 Corinthians chapter 8 verses 1-9 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: Example #1: The Macedonians (vs 1-5) • They gave generously (vs 1-2): • They gave sacrificially (vs 3a): • They gave voluntarily (vs 3b-4): • They gave whole-heartedly (vs 5): Example #2: Jesus Christ (vs 9) • The Macedonians made a promise to give (vs 6) • The Macedonians ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Exceptional Jesus!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 27, 2019
     | 5,823 views

    The Exceptional Jesus! John chapter 7 verses 10-31 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: His character (vs 10-13) His doctrine (vs 14-18) His works (vs 19-24) His origin (vs 25-31) SERMON BODY • ill: It is said that Socrates taught for 40 years, • Plato for 50, Aristotle for 40, and Jesus for only 3. • Yet the influence of Christ’s 3-year ministry; • Far exceeds ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    God, If He Is Good Why Is There So Much Bad Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 31, 2019
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     | 9,364 views

    This message is an attempt to answer some of the honest questions people have about how if God is good , then why is there so much suffering.

    God, If He Is Good Why Is There So Much Bad? "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD. "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” - Isaiah 55:8,9 What are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christians Only Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 4, 2019
     | 7,655 views

    The goal to be simple, New Testament Christians and to strive to be like the New Testament church is something that will lead to Christian unity and pleases God.

    Introduction: A. I like the story told of the man who was shipwrecked on a beautiful, deserted South Pacific island. 1. Five years later, he was discovered by a passing naval ship. 2. Upon their arrival at the shore the rescue party was met by the shipwreck survivor. 3. He said, “I'm so glad ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Happy Days

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 10, 2019
     | 3,389 views

    A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 31: 1 – 21

    2 Chronicles 31: 1 – 21 Happy Days are here again 31 Now when all this was finished, all Israel who were present went out to the cities of Judah and broke the sacred pillars in pieces, cut down the wooden images, and threw down the high places and the altars—from all Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Attitude Adjustment Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 15, 2019
     | 9,646 views

    If you want to exchange an attitude of defeat for an attitude of victory in your life, then fully follow the Lord, because you have learned to fully appreciate all that He has given you.

    I thank God for the children we have in our church, because there is so much we can learn from them. I like this sentiment shared on the internet by Debi Zahn from Sandwich, Illinois. She says: When I look at a patch of dandelions, I see a bunch of weeds that are going to take over my yard. Kids ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Cities Of Refuge Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 7, 2019
     | 8,850 views

    When you’re afraid, run to Jesus for refuge, but don’t keep Him to yourself. Make Jesus accessible and available to all.

    San Francisco has its cable cars. Seattle has its Space Needle, and Longview, Washington, has its squirrel bridge. It’s called The Nutty Narrows Bridge, which spans Olympia Way and is a local landmark. A local builder, the late Amos Peters, built The Nutty Narrows Bridge in 1963. He wanted to give ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Sacred Secret - Empowered For Service

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 11, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,112 views

    On the day of Pentecost, something incredible happened that had never happened before – the Holy Spirit came to reveal the sacred secret of God held hidden for all of eternity past.

    “Surely you have heard about the administration of God's grace that was given to me for you, that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly” (Eph 3:2,3 NIV). There are two Greek words used in Scripture for the word “secret.” They are “Kruptos” and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "love Who?" "my Enemies!?"

    Contributed by Robert Walderman on Mar 16, 2019
     | 8,469 views

    Words matter. Words communicate. As a master teacher Jesus used words and literary devices to enhance his teaching with great power and insight. He often used 'hyperbole.'

    The Gospel of Luke-Pt.18: “Love who? My Enemies!” I walked through hell this week. My personal world was on fire and everyone unloaded their problems on me. I ended the week with the weight of the world upon my shoulders. Let me ask you, ‘What kind of week did I have?’ Yes, you would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    (Section 3) Elements That Contribute To Guidance

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 17, 2019
     | 2,977 views

    God does not want to guide us magically, He wants us to know His mind.

    (Section 3 His Will) III. ELEMENTS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO GUIDANCE A. THE INSPIRED WORD God does not want to guide us magically, He wants us to know His mind. He wants us to grasp His very heart. We need to be soaked in the content of Scripture, so imbued with biblical outlooks and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Roots Of Love Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 29, 2019
     | 7,027 views

    God is love and as His people we need to display His prime characteristic.

    THE ROOTS OF LOVE: GOD Text: 1 John 4:7-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Love is so much the gift of God that it is called God" (Augustine, Ancient Christian Commentary On Scripture, vol. XI, 213). 2. Simply put, God is love, and any discussion or definition of love begins with God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Grant avatar

    Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People (Book Of Job)

    Contributed by Michael Grant on Nov 25, 2019
     | 6,843 views

    Why does God allow pain & suffering?

    The Book of Job – Why does God allow pain & suffering? There is a well-known book written by an American Rabbi named Harold Kushner. The title of his book is that age old question “Why do bad things happen to good people?” If you’ve never asked that question certainly you’ve thought about it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Essential Truths From The Miracle Of Lazarus Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 3, 2019
     | 6,157 views

    1. More souls were saved (vs. 43-45). 2. The unbelieving leaders were still lost (vs. 46-50, 53). 3. Christ is in control (vs. 48-57).

    Essential Truths from the Miracle of Lazarus The Gospel of John John 11:43-57 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 26, 2017 (Revised December 3, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 11, as we look again at the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. In this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist