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  • D Marion Clark avatar

    The Church's One Foundation Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 14, 2012
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     | 11,458 views

    What is to be the foundation of a church, and how then should the builders build upon it?

    1 Corinthians 3:10-13 The Church’s One Foundation 1/26/03 D. Marion Clark Introduction I am amazed at times at how well the scripture for the sermon fits the occasion of the day, considering that the text is chosen without my knowledge of the circumstance. I could not have selected a more ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Well Is Deep

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,878 views

    We dip back into the well of grace, we drink the Living Water and the well is deep.

    This past Wednesday night, a rather famous person in our country passed away. It would probably be better if I said infamous as he was the head of what the BBC called, “The Most Hated Family in America.” Late Wednesday night Fred Phelps, former pastor of Westboro Baptist Church passed ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Don't Stop Half-Way Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 11, 2011
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     | 18,146 views

    This is the 22nd sermon in our series on the Book of Genesis. In this sermon we Abram being called out of Ur.

    Don’t Stop at Half-Way (Genesis part 22) Text: Genesis 11:10-32 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Up to this point, we’ve been shown a picture of what God was doing amongst the nations, and His concern for the nations. But now we are coming to the point where the Bible is going to focus on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Walk The Walk Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Mar 23, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 22,376 views

    Our Father God wants to hold our hands to help us walk worthy of His calling in our lives. And when we fall down Father God is always there to pick us back up to step out in faith and obedience.

    LIVING IN CHRIST – Walk the Walk  Ephesians 4:1-6 NIV 1 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Praying Life Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Nov 19, 2010
     | 4,992 views

    Prayer is not just an isolated act; it is a lifestyle.

    THE PRAYING LIFE Talking and Listening to God -- Part 1 Isaac Butterworth November 21, 2010 Ephesians 6:18-20 (NIV) 18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. 19 Pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Surprising Jesus.

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
     | 2,910 views

    The Surprising Jesus. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Luke chapter 5 verses 17-26. Ill: • (a). DVD – Rolf Harris - Jake the Peg (on Youtube or email me) • (b). Kids Talk illustration I WANT US TO LOOK AT THE 4 TYPES OF PEOPLE IN THIS STORY: (1st) The friends of the paralysed man. • Ill: Have you ever had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    When God Builds His Church

    Contributed by Scott Walker on Jun 3, 2011
     | 10,738 views

    It's easy to get discouraged about our work for the Lord when we look at it from a worldly perspective. But God is doing a work that is not always visible to you and me.

    “When God Builds His Church” Haggai 2:1-9 January 9th 2011 “'The glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house,' says the Lord Almighty. 'And in this place I will grant peace,' declares the Lord Almighty." Haggai 2:9 (NIV) Introduction: > ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Not By Bread Alone

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 9, 2011
    based on 20 ratings
     | 24,370 views

    Beloved, the Bible talks about the sower who in his assignment had some of his seeds fall on good ground and yielded bountifully while some fell on barren land and therefore yielded nothing. God wants to profit with us hence His investing in our lives.

    Let us pray: Father, we pray that Your power will descend on us and empty us of everything known as self and drain out every unbrokenness out of our spirits, so that Your word can have root in our lives, in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen. Beloved, the Bible talks about the sower who in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Learning To Play Nice

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 20, 2011
     | 3,781 views

    Our lives are lived most peacefully when we live in a "roundabout" way.

    Title: Learning to Play Nice Text: II Corinthians 13:11-14 and Romans 12:14-21 Thesis: Our lives are lived most peacefully when we live in a “roundabout” way. Introduction Bonnie and I saw our first Lacrosse match two weeks ago in Wheaton, IL. Our oldest Granddaughter, Matti, was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unwavering Faith Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 10, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 22,762 views

    Abraham believed and followed God's promises and God credited him with righteousness. Because of Jesus' death and resurrection, we, like Abraham, can be accounted as righteous through faith also.

    ROMANS 4: 19-25 UNWAVERING FAITH Salvation is not something earned. It is a free gift. It is not something deserved, it is from God's grace to all who will actively take God at His Word. In this passage there is another example which illustrates Abraham's justification by faith. God gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Ely avatar

    The Art Of War - Pt. 1 - Waking Up Dead Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 2, 2017
     | 8,378 views

    Security systems. Car alarms. But are you still vulnerable? Defenseless? Feel like you are under attack? Are you dressed for battle? Let's learn the "Art of War!"

    The Art of War Pt. 1 - Waking Up Dead I. Introduction In Harm’s Way, released in 1965, and starring a truly great actor in John Wayne, has a lengthy opening depicting Navy dances and various romances occurring on Saturday night December 6, 1941. Sailors and military personnel in Hawaii prior to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Good Fathering In These Times

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 28, 2017
     | 6,717 views

    This is a challenging age to be a good father in. Let's do this to God's glory!

    On Being Fathers in These Times Pastor Eric J. Hanson: 2017 Here in the Western World, it is no secret that Fatherhood has been under siege for many years now. Many people do not remember a time when Fathers were honored in everyday life. It was not always this way. In previous eras, Respect for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finishing Well Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 28,682 views

    Good starts don't secure a strong finish. So what's needed to finish strong?

    Finish Strong 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Warren Buffett said, “It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it.” Have you ever noticed in life that a good start isn’t always enough? Now there is nothing wrong with a good start mind you, but it is often not enough to get us to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Four Anchors For Life’s Storms

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 11, 2017
    based on 6 ratings
     | 50,596 views

    How will you respond when your storm hits? During Paul's storm, 4 anchors kept them from going under. Our four anchors are 1. Relationship with God, 2. the Word of God, 3. the People of God, and 4. Patient Endurance.

    FOUR ANCHORS FOR LIFE’S STORMS Acts 27:1-44 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There was a farmer who had three sons: Jim, John, and Sam. No one in the family had ever attended church or had time for God. The local church and pastor had tried to reach them, but to no avail. 2. Then one day Sam was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    An Age Of Nonsense: "The Failure Of 'ism's"

    Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 29, 2016
     | 5,421 views

    An Age when our "Yes" no longer means yes, and our "NO" no longer means no. When right is wrong and wrong is right!

    Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, August 5, 2001 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter An Age of Nonsense: “The Failure of Isms” Ecclesiastes 1:12-18 Commencement is the one time each year when students get to hear a speaker say something ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed