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  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    He Is Known By God

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 12, 2010
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     | 2,956 views

    Many Christian’s struggle with a proper understanding of God’s grace. God is fully pleased with what Jesus did on the cross and if we receive Him as Lord He is pleased with us as well.

    Lk 9:23 There are a number of times- Jesus says believe in me, but there are more times where He says follow me. True believing always results in following. Are you a fan of Jesus or a follower of Jesus? Fan- an enthusiastic admirer. Jesus-looking for more than bumper sticker Christians. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A Kingdom Of Priests

    Contributed by Brad Easley on Oct 14, 2010
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     | 5,613 views

    Peter calls us a "kingdom of priests" - what does he mean, and how can the Church carry out this purpose? This message explores what it means for God's people to be priests to the world.

    Title: "Lakewood: A Kingdom of Priests" Text: 1 Peter 2:1-12 ILLUS: Father Matthew Kelty spoke at Asbury College chapel on day – what intrigued me most was that the abbey was just an hours’ drive down the road…..I even spent a few meaningful days. Something pretty intriguing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Ultimate Conspiracy

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 6, 2012
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    Got Theories? Here's the facts!

    The Ultimate Conspiracy I have heard quite a few conspiracy theories since I became a Christian in 1975. It seems like every year there are new and wilder theories as well as supposedly absolute proof that the old ones are true and we best beware. What they all miss is the ultimate conspiracy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Call To Prayer

    Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Feb 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,447 views

    This sermon is about the need to believe that prayer has purpose and expectation. It uses Elijah as the illustration of our own prayers.

    A Call To Prayer (James 5:13-18) Introduction: A. There are stories in the OT that cause me lift up God' power and in humility thank him for letting me see it. One of the great stories is that of Elijah on Mt. Carmel. B. Elijah was a great prophet. He saw his people in sin and called upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Blood Of Christ

    Contributed by Robert Glass on Sep 30, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,875 views

    What If The Blood Of Christ had not been shed for our sins?

    The Blood Of Christ Robert A. Glass What more precious thing could there ever be than The Blood of Christ? Shed for remission of our sins. (Mt 26:28) For this is my blood of the new testament, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Real Life Evangelism Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 22, 2009
     | 3,053 views

    Want to be a part of bringing God’s love to the world but think you have to be a missionary to the jungles of Africa to do it? Think again. Share the gospel without speaking a word.

    As I’ve said on numerous occasions, there are two purposes for redeemed humanity: to glorify God by becoming like Him, and to therefore be more effective in bringing others into relationship with Him. To do the first we must come into relationship with Jesus—invite Him to do a friendly takeover of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Candlelight Communion Service

    Contributed by Daniel Johnson on Dec 23, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 33,736 views

    Candlelight Communion Service given on Dec. 23, 2009 at our church.

    Opening Prayer Christmas Story— Isaiah 7:14, “Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated “God with us.” Luke 1:26-33, "Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee called Nazareth, to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    John The Baptist

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 6, 2008
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     | 7,836 views

    The Gospel is earthed in a call to repentance

    Frisby 07-12-08 Mk 1:1-12 Our Gospel reading this morning is from Mark’s Gospel. And Mark’s Gospel starts with these words: The beginning of the Good News of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Or as the NIV puts it The beginning of the Gospel about Jesus Christ the Son of God. The beginning of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    When We Value The Death Of A Loved One

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 14, 2009
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     | 13,527 views

    Comforting words to a family

    WHEN WE VALUE THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE PS 116:1-18 “I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live. The cords of death entangled me, the anguish of the grave came upon me; I was overcome by trouble and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Christian Living

    Contributed by Selvan John on Jan 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,195 views

    It is about the Lord’s help and three kinds of living in Christ.

    Christian Living On behalf of my family and the ministry I wish you all a blessed and prosperous new year. Early in the morning I want to place before you the promise for the year. It is taken from the book of Isaiah chapter 41 and verse 10. It says, “I will strengthen you and help you; I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Faith Of The Centurion

    Contributed by Jose Imperial on Jan 17, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,522 views

    We will be amazed at God as long as we live . But is it possible that God will be amazed by a man? The centurion did and lets learn from him.

    We will be amazed at God as long as we live . But is it possible that God will be amazed by a man? The centurion did and lets learn from him. 1.HE WAS A MAN OF GOODNESS. A. He loved his servant –Luke 7:2 Eph 6-9 speaks about the relationship b/w master and servant. Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Karl Walker avatar

    Awake To His Likeness

    Contributed by Karl Walker on Apr 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,640 views

    Awake into the likeness of Jesus Christ our Lord.

    Time to awaken into His likeness Zechariah 3:3 Now Joshua was clothed with filthy garments and was standing before the Angel [of the Lord]. 3:4 And He spoke to those who stood before Him, saying, Take away the filthy garments from him. And He said to [Joshua], Behold, I have caused your iniquity ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Life In Egypt

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 22, 2009
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     | 3,849 views

    ❶ Sorrowful Setting ❷ Spiteful Service ❸ Successful Sob

    - There was a famine in the land of Canaan - Plenty in Egypt - Water & Pasture for your flocks - Come & settle Genesis 47:4-6KJV 4 They said moreover unto Pharaoh, For to sojourn in the land are we come; for thy servants have no pasture for their flocks; for the famine is sore in the land of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael B. Perrott avatar

    Journeying With Jesus Through Lent #8: ‘what's So ‘good' About Good Friday? Series

    Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Apr 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,488 views

    A REFLECTION FOR GOOD FRIDAY: We turn our minds to the events of that dark Friday, and search for the light of meaning in the Resurrection

    Luke 23:33-56 Sermon Series: Lent 2009 A REFLECTION FOR GOOD FRIDAY: We turn our minds to the events of that dark Friday, and search for the light of meaning in the Resurrection Journeying with Jesus through Lent #8: ‘What’s so ‘GOOD’ about Good ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Passion Of The Christ - Wholeness Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 19, 2012
     | 4,213 views

    Message about Healing and Christ's passion for us.

    Experiencing the Passion of Christ Ultimate Wholeness Theme: Experiencing ultimate wholeness Text: Is 53:4-6, Matthew 8:16 (Isa 53:4) Surely (the fact is) he hath borne (endured) our griefs (sickness, pain), and carried our sorrows (anguish, affliction): yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God