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  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Where's The Fruit??

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Dec 22, 2013
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     | 6,927 views

    In the right set of hands, one kernel of corn could be a fortune for one person and just a small snack for another. Whenever you take a seed and plant it, given the correct conditions it will grow.

    Recently, I knew a Local man who just up and packed up and moved 1800 miles across the country, because he was tired of the location and didn't like it any longer. Only to discover, that when he had reached his new location he liked it even less than the location that he left and then decided ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Are You The One Who Is To Come? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 24, 2013
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     | 7,263 views

    In this lesson we learn that all of the Old Testament predictions were fulfilled in Jesus and, therefore, he is really the Christ.

    Introduction For the past year or so we have been examining the life of Jesus as it has been recorded in the Gospel of Luke. This past Lord’s Day we looked at the incident regarding Jesus’ meeting with messengers from John the Baptist in Luke 7:18-35. John burst on the public scene ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Seek And Find

    Contributed by Odon Bulamba on Dec 30, 2013
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     | 6,863 views

    Today we are talking about seeking something and find it. How often do you search for something? If you seek something, you must know what you are looking for. I remember one time I was just a child and used to do scouts and the master said, bring a

    Seek and Find By Odon Bulamba Luke 19:10, “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost”. Today is the 21st April 2013 and this day reminds me of the day my father past away, at 10am. Yesterday I started to think, if someone like my father could die, what about me? My ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Imperfect Home

    Contributed by Keith Ferrell on Jan 3, 2014
     | 7,191 views

    A brief look at our bodies, the temple of God's Holy Spirit, and the need to take care of our spiritual, physical, and mental health.

    God’s Imperfect Home “All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. Foods for the stomach and the stomach for foods, but God will destroy both it and them. Now the body is not for sexual ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stirring Time Is Coming Series

    Contributed by Kermit Reaves on Jan 7, 2014
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     | 10,360 views

    HAVE YOU EVER RAN ACROSS PEOPLE WHO SAY ONE THING AND DO ANOTHER. OR DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO SAYS DON’T DO AS I DO, DO AS I SAY. LET’S GET PERSONAL OR HAVE YOU SAID ONE THING AND DONE ANOTHER. THAT IS SO MESSY. JESUS HAS GIVEN US A SOLUTION HOW NOT TO BE

    STIRRING TIME COMING MATTHEW 23:25-26/MARK 7:13,21 MANUSCRIPT BY MINISTER KERMIT REAVES HAVE YOU EVER RAN ACROSS PEOPLE WHO SAY ONE THING AND DO ANOTHER. OR DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO SAYS DON’T DO AS I DO, DO AS I SAY. LET’S GET PERSONAL OR HAVE YOU SAID ONE THING AND DONE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Meaning Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 9, 2014
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    The first part of my New Year message for 2014 focuses upon the meaning of discipleship

    [A note to the reader: Please note this is not intended to be an expository sermon. I do use the Bible text in question but I relate this to a particular time at a particular church and what God is doing in our midst. If it helps you, great!] A few things that you’ll rarely, if ever, hear in ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    When Christians Disagree

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 9, 2014
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     | 10,001 views

    Disagreements aren’t so bad. It’s when people become disagreeable that things get bad!

    AUG 4 2013PM When Christians Disagree Acts 15:36-41 Do people ever disagree? Do Christians ever disagree? Silly question! Of course, they do. All people disagree at times. We live in a world of discontent, and I really believe that most of it is the devil’s fault. He is a liar, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Four Beasts Of Daniel 7 (Prologue To Rev 13 Teaching, Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 10, 2014
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     | 10,977 views

    Message from Daniel 7 to interpret the Beasts in Revelation 13

    The ABCs Must Precede The XYZs Take a look at our Scripture. Now being honest, it sure sounds like something a bad dream, a real nightmare or maybe a bad drug trip! This passage of Scripture is obviously one that is symbolic in nature, and not literal. However, how in the world do we ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Temples Of The Holy Spirit, Pt 2: Benefits Of The Spirit's Indwelling Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Jan 10, 2014
     | 6,508 views

    The previous lesson in this series showed from scripture how the Spirit indwells us. This lesson explains the blessings that the Christian gains because of the Spirit's indwelling.

    We continue our series on the Holy Spirit with “part 2” of our sermon on being temples of the Holy Spirit. In our last lesson, after establishing the fact that everyone as far as I know agrees on (that the Holy Spirit does dwell in us), we examined some of the common views on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lord's Mercy On Leaders

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 11, 2015
     | 2,917 views

    To show that even GOD's enemies will come and humble themselves to the LORD, the LORD will answer their prayers.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you kneel in prayer? Yes. When I am in prayer rooms and my bed room. Philippians 2:10-11 That in (at) the name of Jesus every knee should (must) bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, And every tongue [frankly and openly] confess and acknowledge that Jesus Christ is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Is In Your Hand? (Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 12, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,984 views

    You might have something in your hand which is insignificant to the world. Do you still want to hold on to it or let it become a blessing for others? How can you really impact with what is placed in your hand?

    Opening illustration: In the Wizard of Oz … as the narrative winds down, every step of the way down the yellow brick road, Dorothy grows larger and larger, while the seemingly powerful adults around her grow smaller and smaller. Finally, the curtain falls away and she learns what all children ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Memorial Day

    Contributed by Chris Beam on May 21, 2015
    based on 19 ratings
     | 82,718 views

    The biggest battle we, as Americans, are facing today is the battle for the very soul of our nation.

    Memorial Day Daniel 5:1-31 Memorial Day is a time each year when we pause to remember those who laid down their lives for family, friends and freedom. One week after the Pearl Harbor attack President Franklin D. Roosevelt said, “Those who long enjoy such privileges that we enjoy forget in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    The Character Of A Disciple Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015
     | 6,108 views

    What are the characteristics of being a disciple of Jesus Christ. This sermon seeks to answer that question

    The Character of a Disciple 1 John 4:16-17 “Would you tell me which way I ought to go from here?” asked Alice. “That depends a good deal on where you want to get,” said the Cat. “I really don’t care where” replied Alice. “Then it doesn’t much ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    The Disciplines Of Connecting To God Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015
     | 5,858 views

    This sermon is an overview of the Spiritual Disciplines and why we need them in our life

    The Disciplines of Connecting to God 2 Peter 3:18 James Bryan Smith tells the story of Craig, a zoo architect, who took part in a course focusing on becoming like Christ through the practice of spiritual disciplines and began to notice some real changes in the way he behaved toward others. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Transformational Love Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 29, 2015
     | 9,334 views

    People can change us to an extent; however, God;s transformational love can chance us to the depths of our soul.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What is one thing that can change the course for life for a person? What can change one who is selfish and self-centered into a person who loves and puts others first? • What is something that can change who and what we are? • What changes the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ