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  • Tim Hedberg avatar

    Shift Family

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Dec 10, 2007
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     | 5,401 views

    God is with us always.

    It doesn’t take long for us to learn of God’s desire of the first couple in the Bible. In the first chapter of Genesis, v. 27, the text tells us that God created "male and female." And in the following verse, v. 28 we read “God blessed them and said to them, "Be fruitful and increase in number, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trusting Faith Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,928 views

    A series in James about possessing a foolproof faith. This message focuses on faith that trusts God in all situations.

    Foolproof November 19, 2006 Trusting Faith – James 1:5-12 Review: Last week we started into a series on James entitled – Foolproof. I asked if anyone here had perfected the Christian life – and much to my surprise no one claimed to be perfect. Imagine That! Note: James, the brother of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Ready Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 8, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,566 views

    Christ’s return is inevitable. We need to be ready for His return.

    SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 1:1-11 TITLE: ‘GETTING READY” INTRODUCTION: A. A fresh graduate from Bible college was in the pulpit in his first church. He was extremely nervous because he was attempting to preach without ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Believing In The Resurrected Jesus (Part One)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 6, 2014
     | 2,630 views

    Jesus' followers did not fully embrace, at first, the reality of Jesus' resurrection.

    BELIEVING IN THE RESURRECTED JESUS (part one) JOHN 20:1-18 1) “Where’s Jesus?” (1-9). vs. 1-2 “The stone”. What’s the deal with the stone? Matt. 27:62-66. Explain the slope and groove. With all these factors it would have been nearly impossible for someone to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Proof

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Apr 18, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,837 views

    As Paul preached to the Athenians, he told them that the resurrection was proof that Jesus was who God proclaimed him to be. This sermon looks at the proofs from the lives of the disciples that Jesus is alive.

    Proof Act 17:22-31 Intro: There was an old man who had witnessed a burglary and appeared in court to identify the guilty party. . The prosecutor questioned him and he identified the defendant as the man who had committed the crime. . Now it was the defense attorney’s turn. He asked the man, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Explosive Growth

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Jan 6, 2013
     | 15,354 views

    In the Book of Acts, we see nothing short of explosive, exponential growth. The church is wired for growth. The explosive growth of the early church is testimony to the nature of the church to grow. So what do we have to do to see explosive growth in our

    Explosive Growth Acts 2:42-47 In the Book of Acts, we see nothing short of explosive, exponential growth. In Acts Chapter 1, there are 12 disciples and 120 believers. Jesus is no longer physically with them. They are bewildered and frightened but all that changes on the day of Pentecost. The Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Arrested By Love Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 36,007 views

    God wants to put a stop to our old way of living so that we might experience His restoration and know His love.

    Arrested by Love Acts 9:1-19 Intro: In my nearly 40 years, I’ve never been arrested. I did receive 3 speeding tickets and a traffic violation soon after I turned 16. Then I got another speeding ticket 3 years later- back when the interstate was still 55 MPH in ID, rather than 75. Of course I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Bringing Gifts Of Glory Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 30, 2010
     | 3,501 views

    WHEN THE GLORY OF CHRISTMAS IS UNWRAPPED IT CHALLENGES US TO BRING GIFTS OF GLORY.

    Bringing Gifts of Glory December 26, 2010 Matthew 2:1-11 2010 Hot Christmas Gifts Christmas is past and like every year, a list was compiled of the hottest Christmas Gifts of the season. We start counting down; so here you go... Number 10 - Nintendo Wii Wii slips down the list from last year, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Arested By Love

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Aug 22, 2014
     | 4,581 views

    How God is willing to go for the lost souls

    Arrested by Love Acts 9:1-9:19 Introduction: Explain or describe being arrested (how you are taken into custody or apprehended) Ask the question has any one here ever been arrested ?? -The apostle Paul refers to his first encounter with Jesus as an arrest, or as being apprehended by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Happens On The Mountain Does Not Stay On The Mountain

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 15, 2021
     | 4,842 views

    Our experience with Jesus on the mountain top affects us and sustains us for the rest of our lives and minstry.

    Title: What Happens on the Mountain Doesn’t Stay on the Mountain Text: Mark 9:2-9 Thesis: The most important turning point in our lives is when we only see Jesus. Introduction Robert Frost spoke of turning points when he wrote, The Road Not Taken. “Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Drink Up!

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 12, 2018
     | 9,222 views

    Normally this phrase is not associated with anything spiritual. But today, we will see that it's of ultra importance to drink up when it comes to the water Jesus offers.

    DRINK UP! INTRODUCTION: Normally this phrase is not associated with anything spiritual. But today, we will see that it's of ultra importance to drink up when it comes to the water Jesus offers. 1) Living water. In John 4 we read about Jesus' encounter with the woman at the well. Jesus and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Resurrections Before The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 27, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,339 views

    Easter is four Sundays away. As we begin to focus on what it represents, I wanted to begin by looking at the resurrections that preceded Jesus'. There were actually five instances of people coming back from the dead before it happened to Jesus.

    THE RESURRECTIONS BEFORE THE RESURRECTION (part one) 1st Kings 17:7-24 Easter is four Sundays away. As we begin to focus on what it represents, I thought it would be good to begin by looking at the resurrections that preceded Jesus'. There were actually five instances of people coming back from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. JWT Spies avatar

    Jesus

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Apr 10, 2021
     | 11,604 views

    The Lord's Power, Verses Man Power

    I’m reminded of a young man by the age of 30 who has received many of the things that he wanted in life. He received the nice expensive car that he desired, he moved into his dream house with 10 bedrooms, and 12 bathrooms. His bank account has reached an astronomical peak, he married the center ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Poor In Spirit Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 6, 2020
     | 5,850 views

    Pray that we would understand our place in God’s order and obediently take our place. Pray for humility to understand our sinfulness and what Jesus has done for us. Pray that we stay in step with the Holy Spirit and ask the Holy Spirit to mold our hearts to understand who we are.

    BEATITUDES SERIES: POOR IN SPIRIT MATTHEW 5:3 #Beatitudes WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE TO BE “POOR IN SPIRIT?” EXAMPLE IN ISAIAH 6 READ Isaiah 6:1-5 “In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of His robe filled the temple. 2 Above Him were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power To Heal

    Contributed by Leonard Davis on Mar 4, 2016
     | 8,064 views

    Jesus is the Provider of all our needs for body, soul and spirit. He is the complete Savior for every need.

    THE POWER TO HEAL John 5:1-17 Holistic health is a relatively new field of health practice. Not only do the practitioners stress physical health but also emotional well being. All of us should realize we cannot separate our lives into separate compartments because one part affects another. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist