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  • Dean Rhine avatar

    Closing Calls Series

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016
     | 7,749 views

    Encouragement to be faithful

    2 Peter 3 - Closing Calls Turn with me this morning to the book of 2 Peter, chapter 3. We have been going through this book that we find at the end of the NT, five books before Revelation, the last book of the Bible. It is written by Peter, the bold fisherman who ended up leaving his nets and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What's Really In The Way

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 11, 2015
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     | 13,705 views

    With a huge cross on the platform which the worship team had to 'work around', the question of the day was stated in the title of this message. For us, "Is the cross or the culture in our way?"

    What’s Really In the Way Jerry Watts 1 Corinthians 1:18, Matthew 16:24 (This message was preached with a 10 foot cross place in the center of the platform area. The worship leader and band had to work around it & the choir was behind it) • Several years ago a pastor friend told me a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    False Trust

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 19, 2015
     | 4,619 views

    To enumerate the false trust and get back the trust only on the LORD which deserves all kinds of trust.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you an idolater? No, I trust only in the LORD. Psalms 40:3 (Amplified Bible) 40:3 And He has put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many shall see and fear (revere and worship) and put their trust and confident reliance in the Lord. Psalms 5:11 (Amplified ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Church

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 28, 2014
     | 8,207 views

    A look at the purpose of the church

    The Church September 22, 2013 Romans 12:9-18 For the past two weeks we’ve been looking at the church and not including next week, we will have two more weeks talking about the church. Let’s start by taking a look at Paul’s words to the church in Rome, in Romans 12:9-18 ~ I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    We Are Veterans

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 28, 2014
     | 21,326 views

    A verterans day message focusing on all Christ followers being veterans.

    November 10, 2013 Veterans Day 2013 2 Timothy 2:3-4 In many churches, just like ours, there stand two flags—the American Flag and the Christian Flag. These two flags represent two types of freedom. One is a freedom that allows us to go where we want to go, say what we want to say, to live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Shepherds

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 17, 2013
     | 7,626 views

    A look at the Christmas shepherds from Luke's Gospel.

    The Characters of Christmas: The Shepherds Luke 2:8-20 History and pop culture have given a cast of characters to surround us at Christmas. The characters evoke smiles, joy, reverence, excitement, anticipation and happy memories. Some, like Santa Claus have sacred beginnings, but most are ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Living The Eternity Driven Life Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 26, 2008
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     | 11,537 views

    There are three keys to living the eternity driven life. First of all, we must be faithful in our meeting together; secondly we must spur one another on to love and good deeds; and finally, we must look for ways to encourage one another.

    LIVING THE ETERNITY DRIVEN LIFE JOKE: Two hunters are out in the woods when one of them collapses. He doesn’t seem to be breathing and his eyes are glazed. The other guy takes out his phone and calls the emergency services. He gasps: "My friend is dead! What can I do?" The operator says: "Calm ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Little Big Man Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 6, 2012
     | 5,185 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 10 verses 1 through 10

    Luke 19: 1 – 10 Little Big Man Then Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. 2 Now behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus who was a chief tax collector, and he was rich. 3 And he sought to see who Jesus was, but could not because of the crowd, for he was of short stature. 4 So he ran ahead ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Soldiers Of The Cross

    Contributed by David Simpson on Jan 15, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 18,009 views

    A Veterans Day Sermon (but can also be adapted for Memorial Day) which likens the requirements of discipleship to being an obedient soldier

    Sermon Lanier Christian Church November 11, 2012 David Simpson Soldiers of the Cross 2 Timothy 2:1-4 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Inside The Mind

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Oct 11, 2013
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     | 6,470 views

    Spiritually, on the battlefield of Christ or in the world, subject to the flesh; a captive.

    Inside The Mind by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (10/11/2013) “For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    I Have Come That You May Have Life Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 18, 2014
     | 12,817 views

    Jesus said in different places why He came to earth. So, let's check out what He said and see how it all fits into His perfect plan of salvation for all who will place their faith and trust in Him! PTL!

    Are you “Pressing On to Know the Lord”? - Hosea 6:3a Last week we took a look at who Jesus is and we saw that the Father in heaven revealed through Peter that Jesus is “the Christ, the Son of the Living God”. And, that this declaration, this fact is the very foundation ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Jesus Is In Me And I Am In Jesus

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 23, 2014
     | 4,246 views

    To show that JESUS is in the FATHER, JESUS is in us and the I AM is in us.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you in JESUS? Is JESUS in you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS is in the FATHER, JESUS is in us and the I AM is in us. IV. TEXT: John 14:20 (Amplified Bible) 14:20 At that time [when that day comes] you will know [for yourselves] that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Testament And Testator

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 23, 2014
     | 5,322 views

    To show the need for the new testament and the death of the testator, who is the LORD JESUS

    I. EXORDIUM: Why is it necessary for the LORD JESUS to die on the cross? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the need for the new testament and the death of the testator, who is the LORD JESUS IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:16 (New King James Version) 9:16 For where there is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    I Praise The Lord

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 10, 2014
     | 3,080 views

    To show the reasons we praise the LORD because He answered our prayers, and He has saved us. Praise is also thanksgiving and being thankful.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you praise the LORD for what? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the reasons we praise the LORD because He answered our prayers, and He has saved us. Praise is also thanksgiving and being thankful. IV. TEXT: Psalms 118:21 (Amplified Bible) 118:21 I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Nevertheless Of His Coming Back Series

    Contributed by Steve Wilson on Mar 8, 2016
     | 5,029 views

    This is the fifth sermon in a series about Jesus being The Great Nevertheless. He keeps wonderfully surprising us. Using the Lord’s "nevertheless" statement in the KJV we get a delightful glimpse of our awesome Savior.

    Introduction • Have you ever been in a courtroom? Certainly we all have through the aide of TV – Perry Mason, Judge Judy, and Court TV. • Many of us have actually served on a jury. If you have, did you take your work serious? • Anybody enjoy jury duty? Was it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist