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  • Troy Borst avatar

    A Kingdom Torn In Two: Decisions

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 22, 2013
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     | 12,222 views

    I would like us to pause today as we look at the life of King Rehoboam and reflect on the decision that faced him, the decision process, and the result of his decision that affected an entire nation.

    A KINGDOM TORN IN TWO CHAPTER 14, “THE STORY” 1 KINGS 12:1-19 INTRODUCTION AND UPPER STORY Where to go to college To stay with your spouse or get a divorce What industry or job you should have To adopt a child or not To marry or not to marry… who to marry To change jobs ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Word To The Wise On How To Treat Your Momma Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 12, 2013
    based on 84 ratings
     | 29,520 views

    A godly woman is worthy of honor and respect, but Proverbs recognizes that some kids don't do that. Why should a child honor their parent and how can they do it as a Christian ought to?

    As I was in the foyer this morning I saw Jim and Iris. And I said to Jim “Happy Mother’s Day”, to which he replied “I guess it really doesn’t apply to me. I’m not a mother.” Then he paused and said “Well, I guess you could say I’m the reason ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    First Fruits

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 16, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,396 views

    give and it will given back

    Part Five - First Fruits Tithing Proverbs 3:9-10 KJV 9 Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: 10 So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine. God wants us to know that He comes first, it is impossible for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Dreams Destroyed Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,413 views

    Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see the typical journey of a people who had God-sized dreams come crashing down. And my hope is as we go thru this text we’ll discover how to move from living a life of destroyed dreams to a life of fulfil

    Intro: One of my favorite animated films of all time is “Toy Story.” The 2 main characters in the story are Woody, a stuffed cowboy doll, and Buzz Light Year, who’s the latest and greatest action figure doll. Now my favorite of the two is Buzz Light Year. And the reason why is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Slow Fade Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,312 views

    Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see the Israelite people make a bad decision. And at the beginning it didn’t seem like they were that far off. But b/c they weren’t hitting life in the CENTER of the club, so to speak, they ended up in a

    “The Slow Fade” 1 Samuel 8: 1-18 May 26, 2013 Intro: For some strange reason I LOVE to play golf. When the weather’s good I usually get out to play golf once a week w/my dad. But as much fun as golf is, it has to be the most infuriating sport there is. It’s such a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Untying The Knot Of Lust (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 2, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,688 views

    What Christians and the church is doing to solve the problem of lust is not enough. This sermon (Pt. 1) deals with the problem holistically through individual responsibility and a proper view of sex in marriage. Next week: the church's role.

    Untying the Knot of Lust (Part 1) Problems: Untying What’s Tying You Up Chuck Sligh June 2, 2013 TEXT: 1 John 2:16 – “For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.” NOTE: A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Life You Really Want To Live Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 4, 2013
     | 5,583 views

    If you want to truly live, then acknowledge that Jesus is the Christ headed for the cross and follow Him anyway even if it might cost you everything.

    City Slickers is a movie that describes the adventures of three friends having mid-life crises. They escape the city and head west for a two-week cattle run to discover what's important in life. Before they leave, Mitch (played by Billy Crystal) shares what he does for a living at Dad's Day at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Which Door Do I Open? Series

    Contributed by Stu Hodges on Jun 11, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,275 views

    We only want to go through doors that God’s hand is opening.

    Well we’re in this series called doors and we’re discovering that in many ways, life is all about the doors. It’s about the doors you go in and the doors you come out. It’s about the open doors and closed doors and sometimes its even all about the slammed doors. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Moving On Up Series

    Contributed by Stu Hodges on Jun 11, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,518 views

    Wherever you’re at, whatever you’re experiencing, whatever your relationships look like, God wants it to get better.

    God has a plan for your relationships. In fact, today I want to tell you that things are going to get better! That’s the theme of today’s message. I’m calling this message moving on up! You remember that show with George & Wheezy? Moving on up? Well wherever you’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love Speaks The Truth Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 15, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,935 views

    This is the last sermon in the series and focuses on learning to speak the truth in love.

    A. There’s a story told of a four-year-old boy who came out of the bathroom screaming to his mother for help. 1. Startled, his mother ran to him asking, “What’s wrong?” 2. The little boy answered, “I dropped my toothbrush into the toilet.” 3. She calmed him ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Change Is Possible Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 13, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,391 views

    This sermon begins a series called Extreme Makeover - God Edition. This sermon begins by using the story of the Prodigal Son and points out what helped him decide to change.

    Introduction: A. Eight years ago, back in January of 2006, I preached a series called “Extreme Makeover – God Edition.” 1. At the time, the Extreme Makeover television shows were very popular. 2. You might recall that the Extreme Makeover show took ordinary people and put them ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Even The Messiah Needs A Vacation!

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014
     | 3,896 views

    An encouragement to make time along with the Father a priority as it was in Jesus' lifetime on earth

    After the song "I Miss My Time With You" I wonder to how many of us God would convey the same unmet longing this morning? To how many of us do those words connect, as if God would actually say those same things to us? History is rich with the examples of “holy men” who set aside ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wake Up Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 30, 2014
     | 20,585 views

    A study of chapter 52 verses 1 through 15

    Isaiah 52: 1 – 15 Wake up! 1 Awake, awake! Put on your strength, O Zion; Put on your beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city! For the uncircumcised and the unclean shall no longer come to you. 2 Shake yourself from the dust, arise; Sit down, O Jerusalem! Loose yourself from the bonds ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Safe In Your Hands! Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 30, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,036 views

    Psalm 31 - Safe In Your Hands! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Psalm of Requests (2). A Psalm of Images (3). A Psalm of Victory SERMON BODY: Question: • What has Charlemagne (also known as Charles the Great - 814); • Thomas a Becket (was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 until his murder in 1170), • John Hus ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Chris Kelly avatar

    Will The Real Jesus Please Stand Up? Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jun 25, 2013
     | 6,274 views

    Discovering the true person of Jesus

    Will the REAL Jesus Please Stand Up? Series: Markers Along the Narrow Way November 18, 2012 *** Darren Pullins READ Mark 3:7-35 The question we’re going to tackle this morning (and in our Life Groups this week) is this… Who is Jesus? That may sound like a pretty simple question to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan