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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    The Generosity Principle Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 26, 2015
     | 8,053 views

    Three principles that we discover about generosity in Paul's letter to the Corinthians

    This is our last week of money month and for the past four weeks we have been parked in the generosity spot. Each year we take the month of April to explore the theology of money, giving and generosity. Not only within the church but in our lives in general. This idea is that if we have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    David And Bathsheba Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 13, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 25,188 views

    This story doesn't gloss over anything. It dramatize David's humanness in an unforgettable way. It offers amazing insight into the elements that make us spiritually vulnerable. It reminds us that in accomplishing His purpose God always is forced to use fallible people

    2 SAMUEL 11: 1-5 [The Life of David] DAVID AND BATHSHEBA [James 1:14-15] This section deals with one of the most familiar stories in this part of the Old Testament, with the possible exception of the story of David and Goliath. It is the story of David's disastrous affair with Bathsheba and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit Led Life Is The Only Life Series

    Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014
     | 9,453 views

    Seeing Christ ministry as a pattern for us to follow

    The Spirit Led Life is the Only Life. Matthew 4:1 – 11 May 24, 2009 Pray: Father, We come to you as children needing guidance, encouragement, and help. You have provided the Bible, Your living Word, Your Holy Spirit, Pray, and Each other to go to for meeting our needs. The devil, Satan ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where There's A Will... Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 20, 2014
     | 9,116 views

    In this sermon, we explore the truth that God cannot help anyone who doesn't want help. But where there is a will, God is the way.

    A. A father and son went fishing one summer day. 1. While they were out in the boat, the boy became curious about the world around him and began asking questions. 2. “Dad,” the boy asked, “how does this boat float?” His father replied, “Don’t rightly know ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Master Of The Wind Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 26, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,578 views

    Every day at the beach isn't a day at the beach, this message looks at how Jesus wants to be the master of our lives

    It was a dark and stormy night. I’ve always wanted to start a story like that. The wind howled blowing the top off the breakers before they crashed back into the troughs below. The darkness was broken by momentary streaks of light as the clouds raced across the face of the full moon. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    He Stood Up For Me

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 27, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 29,691 views

    Our word “MARTYR” is a transliteration of the Greek word for “WITNESS.” By their lives and by their deaths, the martyrs have borne witness for “JESUS CHRIST, THE FAITHFUL WITNESS.”

    TITLE: HE STOOD UP FOR ME SCRIPTURE: ACTS 7:54-60 Can I talk to you this morning from the subject – He Stood Up For Me. Stephen was the President of the Jerusalem Board of Deacons. He was a leader in the church. He seems to have been an eloquent and fiery proclaimer and defender of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Happened During Offering? Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014
     | 4,902 views

    A sermon to help us restore some of the joy in giving - by taking a careful look at what happens when we give

    Introduction : (Play pollination video silently as I speak) Hummingbirds, bees, bats, even butterflies - They fly around. Maybe they annoy or scare us. Unless we’re paying attention to them, they’re doing something really important we don’t realize at the time – ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do You Know Jesus?

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 9, 2014
    based on 25 ratings
     | 47,449 views

    A sermon examining the importance of knowing Jesus.

    Do You Know Him? Matthew 28:1-6 Regardless of your belief concerning Jesus Christ, without question He is the most famous individual to ever walk the face of the earth. But for those who truly know Him, we know He is much more than that. If you ask someone "who is Jesus?" you may get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Madness Of Jesus

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 9, 2014
     | 5,951 views

    He is out of His mind! He’s lost His senses! He’s crazy! He’s flipped out! I believe He’s insane! Would these be the reactions of our contemporary society to Jesus Christ, we He among us today?

    The Madness of Jesus Mark 3:20-30 "And He came home, and the multitude gathered again, to such an extent that they could not even eat a meal. And when His own people heard of this, they went out to take custody of Him; for they were saying, ‘He has lost His senses.’ And the scribes who ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    God Getting Our Attention Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 11, 2013
     | 19,845 views

    God speaks gently to us when we are in a daily relationship with Him, but sometimes He needs to us a spiritual 2 x 4 to get our attention.

    I read the following story in a sermon online by Joseph Smith (http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/major-adjustments-joseph-smith-sermon-on-church-purpose-of-60305.asp?page=0) The old farmer claimed that he could command his mule with nothing more than a few soft words, no whips or prods ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trying Times - "In The Presence Of Christ" Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 15, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,054 views

    A comparative: trying times in biblical stories and trying times in modern times.

    Trying Times - “IN THE PRESENCE OF CHRIST” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013) “And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: (Ephesians 6:17, KJV [The Christian's armour]). ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    What Are You Looking For" Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 18, 2013
     | 5,287 views

    As you read Revelation, what are you looking for? As you realize it's later than it's ever been before, what ar eyou looking for?

    “The Great Unveiling: What Are You Looking For?” Revelation 1:1-20 An older couple retired to bed for the evening. As they began to rest the grandfather clock downstairs began to chime. Ten. Eleven. Twelve. But this time it continued – thirteen, fourteen, fifteen. Hearing all ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    A Word To The Wise On Dealing With The Wicked Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 25, 2013
    based on 61 ratings
     | 46,249 views

    Why would people chose to be wicked? And why would this lifestyle be a temptation even for the average Christian?

    OPEN: I once read the true story of their English professor who was on her way to class one day. She was running late and was going over the speed limit. Then she saw the dreaded red and blue lights in her rear view mirror and heard the siren, and she pulled over. As the policeman was making out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    Together We Find Peace Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Sep 17, 2019
     | 7,208 views

    God has called us to one faith, family and focus.

    TOGETHER WE FIND PEACE Back in 1932 a carpenter from Denmark named Ole Kirk Christiansen began making wooden toys. He named his company Lego, which means ‘Play Well’ in Danish. In the late 1940s they started making plastic interlocking bricks. Since then generations have enjoyed Lego blocks. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    David Spares Saul's Life Again Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 11, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,594 views

    First Samuel 26:1-25 shows us the faithfulness of God's servant.

    Scripture When you hear today’s Scripture reading in this sermon series on “The Life of David,” you may think that we have already covered this incident. And, indeed, it is very similar to the incident that occurred in 1 Samuel 24 where we learned how David spared Saul’s life. Some liberal ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed