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  • Steve Greene avatar

    Family Values - Week 7 Series

    Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 31, 2018
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    Thousands of year ago, God put in place 10 key values that can make a difference in the life of every family. The Ten Commandments have stood the test of time. Discover how these important values apply to every single person, every married couple, and every family regardless of size or makeup.

    Today’s message contains content that may not be appropriate for younger children. So, if you prefer they not be in the sanctuary, now would be a good time to take them to Next Gen. If you were approaching a ramp to the Interstate, but you were unsure if it was an on-ramp or an off-ramp, would ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Escaping The Routine Rut

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 31, 2018
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    Life is unpredictable yet for the most part many of us live our lives in a very predictable fashion. What can we do? The simple answer is change but we don't like that word; even if it's for the better. But change shouldn't be shunned; it can be embraced.

    ESCAPING THE ROUTINE RUT As we head into the new year we might not be too excited. One reason is we anticipate that 2019 will not be too much different than 2018. Life is unpredictable yet for the most part many of us live our lives in a very predictable fashion. We perform the same routines ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    Let This Be The Year That Your Heart Beats With God’s Heart

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jan 8, 2019
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    In the Bible their are “little” words that we oftentimes read past. The word “let” is one of them. This message looks at many of the verses that contain the word “let” to demonstrate how “letting” God will bring us closer to Him.

    In the Bible there are “little” words that we oftentimes read past. And. But. If. Or. Much more. Wherefore. Therefore. We. It is often in these seemingly insignificant words, and the context in which they are found, that the nuisances of truth that lead to spiritual maturity are found. We must ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Mitchell avatar

    Thankful To/For Jesus

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jan 8, 2019
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    Our hearts should be continuously full of thankfulness

    I. Thankful to Jesus for what He has done. A. That He was born as scripture said. (Isaiah 9:6-7) B. That He died to save us. (I Corinthians 11:24-25) C. That He was Resurrected. (Ephesians 1:20; Acts 1:11) D. That He sent the comforter. (John 14:26) II. Thankful to Jesus for what He is doing. A. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Is Confirmation Biblical

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 8, 2019
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    What is this thing called confirmation? What does it have to do with baptism? Is it even in the Bible or just vain human tradition? Let’s look at how the biblical term “laying on of hands” is confirmation, and that it is found in the list of basic doctrines of Hebrews 6:1-2.

    What is this thing called confirmation? What does it have to do with baptism? Is it even in the Bible or just vain human tradition? Let’s look at how the biblical term “laying on of hands” is confirmation, and that it is found in the list of basic doctrines of Hebrews 6:1-2. Infant baptism in NOT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Cameron Conway avatar

    Discover – Build – Support

    Contributed by Cameron Conway on Jan 15, 2019
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    As we enter this new season where I will be teaching about New Beginnings I thought it would be best to talk about where I’ve come from and why this ministry exists.

    For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com As we enter this new season where I will be teaching about New Beginnings (link to last week HERE) I thought it would be best to talk about where I’ve come from and why ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    How To And How Not To Grieve The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 29, 2019
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    This sermon is going start by looking at the roles of the Spirit and finish with how to and how not to grieve Him.

    Do not Grieve or Quench the Holy Spirit Ephesians 4:29 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 When born-again believers continue to “conform to the ways of this world” (Romans 12:2) imagine how the Holy Spirit must feel! When we refuse to put off the former way of life but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Danger Of Alcoholism Series

    Contributed by Cletus Blamo on Feb 6, 2019
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    Drinking of alcohol isn't forbidden but injurious as well as lead to perdition. 1st Corinthians 6:10

    Like Paul stated in 1st Corinthians 13:11 and I quote when I was a child I think and act as a child and when I am grown up I put away childish things and I concord that it is hard time we embrace and preach the truth of God's word irrespective of how we feel or those offended. 1st Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Old Man Is Dead

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 6, 2019
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    You cannot change yourself, BUT GOD CAN

    The Old Man Is Dead (Eph 4:22-32) Intro: Testimony Some time ago, a person I worked with came up to me and said, “if I didn’t know you, I would be terrified to meet you on the street”. If my coworker only knew half of what I’d been, He would never even talk to me. God took the most vile, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Don't Be Foolish Serve God

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 9, 2019
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     | 12,284 views

    To establish that believers: should walk as wise, redeeming the time, and understanding the will of the Lord; and not as fools. This lesson will enlighten many believers; in fully comprehending the will of the Lord, in true conversion and religious service.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Don’t be foolish - walk circumspectly 2. Don’t be foolish - redeem the time 3. Don’t be foolish - understand the Lord’s will Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “Don’t Be Foolish Serve God.” The theme for this lectureship is: “Serving ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Live Like You Were Dying Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2019
     | 3,509 views

    The core of our faith is loving God and loving others.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Life is like an onion; we grow layer by layer. 2. The core is eventually covered up. 3. We must strip away our stuff and scabs to focus on our real core. B. RELATIONSHIPS MATTER 1. The core of our faith is loving God and loving others. “A lawyer asked Jesus, what is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “what Forgiveness Looks Like” - Part Two Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 30, 2014
     | 3,941 views

    The way I forgive others should look like the way God has forgiven me in Christ.

    Today, we are going to conclude our thoughts on this passage. We made note last time of how Paul tells what it will look like when we forgive others. It will look like what God has done for us in Christ through the cross - v. 32. Last time, we said that . . . 1. In forgiving us, God did not deny ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Change Your Clothes Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 2, 2014
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     | 11,532 views

    If we want to build strong relationships for a strong church then replace old habits with new. Replace lying with the truth, anger with peace, stealing with sharing, hurtful words with helpful ones, and bitterness with forgiveness.

    An executive was plagued by a strange disease that caused splitting headaches and ringing in his ears. He first went to an ear, nose and throat specialist who corrected his deviated septum, but the condition grew worse. He consulted an ophthalmologist who performed delicate optic nerve surgery. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Celebrating Our Independence By Imitating God

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 4, 2014
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     | 9,559 views

    How should we celebrate our independence from sin? Paul gives us the way in Ephesians 5 as beloved children Imitate God." If this were our focus as churches we would see revival, lives filled with the power of the Holy Spirit and transformation in lives

    Intro: This Friday was the Fourth of July. The Fourth celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence July 4, 1776 and freedom from the cruel rule of the British Empire. It is marked with Bar B Que, fireworks and going to the lake. Paul is calling us to a similar celebration in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Love And Light Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 9, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,844 views

    If you want to be holy and whole, just like our Heavenly Father, then walk in love and walk in the light of Christ.

    Six-year-old little Jenny complained to her mother of a tummy ache. “That’s because your tummy is empty,” her mother replied. “You’d feel better if there were something in it.” That evening, their pastor stopped for a visit and later commented that his head had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free