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  • Tony Searles avatar

    "Gone!" Series

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Feb 18, 2015
     | 9,728 views

    This is the sixth in a six part Easter Series. The premise comes from Phil. 2:5-7 where it states that Jesus "emptied Himself, taking on the form of a bond-servant." We too need to be emptied so we can be filled with the fullness of Christ alone.

    TITLE: “GONE” #6 in the SERIES: “Empty” MAIN TEXT: Mark 16:1-8 GOOD MORNING! It is RESURRECTION SUNDAY! Boy, do we ever have a reason to rejoice!!! Jesus is alive!!! So, we have no reason to be down, but every reason to be ecstatic! And not just today, but always! ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The God Of Gold Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 22, 2015
    based on 16 ratings
     | 23,971 views

    How can I tell if money has become my "god?" What is the tell-tale sign of this kind of idolatry, and what can this idolatry do to me that Jesus is warning me against?

    (Comments before the scripture reading and prayer): This sermon series has been entitled “The Guardrails of Life” with the intention of exploring the guardrails God has set up for our lives to keep us from going off the road in our faith and crashing our lives and relationships. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Church Appreciation Sermon

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 28, 2015
    based on 14 ratings
     | 53,390 views

    We hear a lot in October about "Pastor Appreciation Month". This is a sermon that expresses love and appreciation from the pastor to the church.

    (This sermon contains much information that is specific to my congregation. I shared it because there seems to be very few resources on this subject. And there may be some pastor out there who is looking for a way to show his love, gratitude and appreciation to his flock. It is my prayer that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Leaving The Comfort Zone Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 6, 2015
     | 8,805 views

    We can be good evangelist's by just being willing and available.

    Leaving The Comfort Zone Text: John 4:1-26 Introduction 1. Survivor Eva Hart remembers the night, April 15, 1912, on which the Titanic plunged 12,000 feet to the Atlantic floor, some two hours and forty minutes after an iceberg tore a 300-foot gash in the starboard side: "I saw all the horror ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Chameleanity

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Feb 20, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,262 views

    Chameleanity is Chameleon Christianity, the art of blending in with the world in order to avoid detection, persecution and ridicule. This is a message about Christians coming out of the closet and living our faith in the open.

    Chameleanity Introduction: In one of Aesops fables he tells of the Miller, his Son, and his donkey. The two of them were riding their donkey to a nearby fair to sell him. They hadn't got very far when they met with a group of women that were chatting around a well, they began laughing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The History Of Creation Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 11, 2015
     | 6,724 views

    God got close when He made humanity, close enough to breathe life into us. That's how close He wants to stay.

    The Gospel According to Genesis - Part 2 of a 4-Part Series - “The History of Creation” January 11, 2015 God said to Adam, "I am going to make you a helper, a companion. What would you like your companion to be like?" Adam replied, "Well I want someone that is humorous, witty, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Servant Finishes - His Death Series

    Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 18, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,301 views

    Ninth in a 12 part series examining THE most important week in all of history: The Passion Week, when Jesus fulfilled Mark 10:45. The Servant Finishes - His Death. Golgotha was A Place of Choices, Crucifixion, Prophecy, and Cruelty.

    The Passion Week of Christ: A Study from the Book of Mark Week 9: The Servant Finishes - His Death Mark 15:21-32 I. Introduction A. Do you ever struggle to believe that YOU are someone worth dying for? I mean doesn't it seem ludicrous, don't we Christians seem to be off our rockers, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Heals The Officials Son

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 25, 2015
     | 6,211 views

    Jesus Heals the Officials Son – John chapter 4 verses 43-54 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The beginnings of faith (vs 46). (2). The approach of faith (vs 47). (3). The rebuke of faith (vs 48). (4). The rewards of faith (vs 50). (5). The confirmation of faith (vs 51-53) (6). The spread of faith (vs 53b) SERMON BODY: Ill: Genuine ads that were found in ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Surprising Endings Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Jan 29, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,255 views

    Though God is never mentioned in this book, his fingerprints are all over the story of the heroic Esther and Mordecai. Study along as we discuss the ins and outs of living for God in a godless culture.

    LIVING FOR GOD IN A GODLESS CULTURE Surprise Endings: Esther 2:1-18 INTRODUCTION -A few weeks ago Shelly Szekely texted me to ask what to say when someone else uses the Lord’s name in vain. -It struck me that it kind of depends on who the person is. -What if they are a non-Christian? What if ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Happy God, Happy Follower Series

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Mar 2, 2016
     | 8,326 views

    To be like God is to be happy.

    Many years ago I was teaching an adult Sunday school class. Though I don’t recall the text or lesson, I remember a person and the statement she made. This woman was the mother of two teenage daughters, and her husband occasionally attended church. She said she wished you could be saved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    A Spiritual Workout Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 3, 2016
     | 9,441 views

    If you want to shine as lights in a dark world, work out your salvation with fear, light and joy. Out of respect for Christ, choose to praise Him rather than protest your situation.

    In January 2010, Jeff Miller, 26, set the Guinness’ world record for the most hours of non-stop TV viewing in one sitting. He did it while participating in ESPN’s Ultimate Couch Potato competition at Chicago’s ESPN Zone. It was actually his third consecutive Ultimate Couch Potato ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Traveling Songs With The Lord

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 8, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,134 views

    A message centered on Psalms 126 It is a song that has three major movements - a. Verses 1-2 Praise the LORD for all He has done b. Verse 3 - praise the LORD here and now c. Verses 4 - 6 challenges us to create a world of joy and fruitfulness

    Scripture: Psalms 126; Isaiah 43:16-21 and John 12:1-8 (Lent Five) A message centered on Psalms 126 It is a song that has three major movements - a. Verses 1-2 remind us to praise the LORD for all He has done for us b. Verse 3 reminds us to praise the LORD in the here and now c. Verses ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    God’s Design For Manhood And Womanhood – Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 8, 2014
     | 5,580 views

    God's design: Man is the head, woman is the helper

    In just a little over two weeks, Mary and I will celebrate our 37th wedding anniversary. And when people ask me how we’ve stayed married that long, I tell them it is because I have learned the two most important words in the English language – “Yes Dear”. Obviously, I say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Debt (Not What You Think!)

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 8, 2014
     | 2,996 views

    We are called to be good citizens, good neighbors and good examples... living decent lives for all to see.

    Title: Good Debt (Not What You Think!) Text: Romans 13:8-14 Thesis: We are called to be good citizens, good neighbors and good examples… living decent lives for all to see. Introduction Debt has a number of categories… one is Government debt. The Urban Dictionary defines debt simply ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Noli Me Tangere (Touch Me Not)

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 9, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,003 views

    Why did Jesus say, "touch me not?" A harmony of the resurrection appearances of Christ with the women, and a discussion of the need to put the blood on the Mercy Seat.

    Noli Me Tangere (Touch Me Not) PPT 1 Message Title Noli Me Tangere is the the Latin form of touch me not. Most modern versions translate the verse, stop clinging to me, it should be noted that same versions translate the word as touch the other 32 times it is used in Scripture (Strongs ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal