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    Understanding God’s Will

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 4, 2011
     | 3,749 views

    Where are you in relationship to God’s will for Your life today?

    “Understanding God’s Will” October 11, 2009 Open: The subject we want to speak about today is knowing the will of God. How do we know God’s will for my life? It probably the most commonly asked question, “How do I know what God wants me to do?” It’s far ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Faith Test

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 7, 2011
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     | 4,209 views

    Living faith is revealed in the decisions we make – not in the words we say.

    OPEN: How many people here would say that you enjoy taking tests? If you go back to your good 'ole school days -- how many people actually looked forward to the day when the test was taking place? OK, let's see a raise of hands of people who would say you are way on the other side of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Servant Is Here Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 5, 2010
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    We begin a journey of walking with Jesus through the Gospel of Mark.

    SERIES: WALKING WITH JESUS (Series adapted directly from Wiersbe’s Bible Exposition Commentary) “THE SERVANT IS HERE” MARK 1:1-45 OPEN You’ve been given the job of writing about a series of important events. These events are important because they impact both the earthly and eternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Obedience Leads To Revival" Jonah Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 2, 2008
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     | 12,189 views

    Obedience is the first step to revival and this first step starts with the heart of the believer then spreads to the unsaved.

    “Obedience Leads To Revival” Jonah pt 3 Opening Video Illustration: Show clips from Ascension Convention! Opening Question: How many here in church today want revival? Ask for a show of hands. Thesis: Obedience is the first step to revival and this first step starts with the heart of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Water Wars Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 4, 2011
     | 3,722 views

    Exploring the reason for Baptist insistence on immersion of believers as baptism.

    “An angel of the Lord said to Philip, ‘Rise and go toward the south to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.’ This is a desert place. And he rose and went. And there was an Ethiopian, a eunuch, a court official of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, who was in charge of all her treasure. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abraham’s Story Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 19, 2011
     | 8,695 views

    Abraham’s story reminds us that God is faithful to His call on our lives and that He will fulfill the promises He gives us in his timing. We just need to be patient and faithful and not try to help God out. We also discover that God always will provide fo

    Abraham’s Story: “The father of multitudes” Series Intro: Series BC Justice League of Bible Super Heroes: In a world of chaos and destruction, many are called but few are chosen. Join us as we explore the events surrounding the lives of those biblical heroes; these are the true stories of the BC ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    12 Dollars A Changed Life Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 20, 2012
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     | 4,876 views

    Parable of the Talents - Jesus shared this teaching for those of his day, his followers and for us here this morning. This parable teaches us a few major life lessons about Stewardship. Jesus shared this concept to give the people who follow Him a few rea

    Opening Video Illustration: Chairs clip – this clip reminds us how important our lives are to the Kingdom of Heaven and to each other sitting in this church this morning. ( from sermoncentral.com.) Series: 12 in 2012 Sermon: $12 dollars a changed life! Subject: Spiritual mile marker ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If Christ Has Not Been Raised Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 7, 2012
     | 6,426 views

    The Theological and Personal Consequences of No Resurrection from the Dead.

    You may be here this morning because of tradition, curiosity or the urging of others. If you are our guest this morning, you may wonder why we do what we do. We are here today not because of tradition, although we do celebrate this date each year. We are here today not because we discuss ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Mary's Music Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 11, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 21,402 views

    When we are humble the Holy One can use us.

    Mary’s Music Luke 1:46-55 Rev. Brian Bill 12/11/11 I had the joy on Friday of being one of the chaperones for some of the junior highers at Pontiac Christian School while they rang bells for the Salvation Army at County Market. Joy is the right word because for 2 ½ hours this group of girls, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Exit From Eden Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 11, 2012
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     | 8,466 views

    In the midst of a life of sin, shame and death, there is a God who brings a fallen humanity to life, glory and life. For those who repent of their sin and trust in the work of Christ alone for eternal life we see 1) Confidence (Genesis 3:20), 2) Contribut

    It has been said that: “A picture is worth a thousand words,”. Of the more famous pieces of art is the picture painted for us at the end of the third chapter of Genesis. We have probably all seen paintings of this event because many artists have dealt with it. Most of the great Renaissance painters ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Has Jesus Touched Your Eyes? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 20, 2012
     | 18,379 views

    There is a blindness even more debilitating than physical blindness. It is the blindness that occurs when people with perfectly good vision REFUSE to see what God is doing.

    INTRODUCTION Today we’re going to examine a miracle in which Jesus gives sight to two blind men. I’ve known several people who are physically blind and I’m always amazed by what they can do without sight. Growing up in Alabama, one of the most celebrated sports heroes in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Focus Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2012
     | 59,741 views

    The most powerful force you and I control is our FOCUS, which has the power to determine if we see ourselves as oppressed and powerless…or if we see ourselves connected to the power of God.

    The Power of Focus Series: BREAKOUT – God on the Move through the Book of Acts Brad Bailey – June 3, 2012 Intro Do you know what the most powerful force you control is? The most powerful force you and I control is our FOCUS. Our focus determines everything. It has the power to define ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ And The Commandments Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 2, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,682 views

    The commandments are meant to crush us...and then draw us to Christ.

    Christ and the Commandments Mark 10:17-23 Rev. Brian Bill 9/2/12 I heard about a guy who bought a new refrigerator and didn’t know what to do with his old one so he put it in his front yard with a sign that said, “Free to good home. You want it – you take it.” For three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can A Born-Again Christian Have A Demon In Their Soul Or Body But Not In Their Spirit??

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 14, 2019
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     | 4,932 views

    An in-depth, multi-part biblical look at "Deliverance Ministry," curses, "sins of the father," the position, rights and authority of every Born-Again Christian.

    During the late 1960’s there began a teaching within the church that is now known as ‘Deliverance Ministry (DM).’ It is believed by a majority of DM proponents that when a person becomes Born-Again, light comes into their spirit, and they become brand new, but their body will not be made new ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sermon On The Mount - Part 14 Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 3, 2019
     | 5,920 views

    This is Part 14 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” in the “Sermon on the Mount.” This part deals with Jesus' assurance - Ask, seek, and knock; the narrow gate; false prophets; and building on the rock.

    Part 14 - Ask, seek, and knock; the narrow gate; false prophets; building on the rock Sermon on the Mount The Christian Character Matthew 5:3 - 7:27 (Cf. Luke 6:20-49) This is Part 14 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd of people on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ