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  • Ken Pell avatar

    The Idol Of Consumerism: Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 25, 2009
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     | 7,460 views

    The church of Smyrna receives Jesus’ unconditional applause because they made hard choices relating to faith-full-ness rather than opting for a more convenient faith.

    AMERICAN IDOLS: LOOKING AT OURSELVES AND OUR LOYALTIES THROUGH THE EYES OF JESUS THE IDOL OF CONSUMERISM: SMYRNA REVELATION 2:8-11 Sermon Objective: The church of Smyrna receives Jesus’ unconditional applause because they made hard choices relating to faith-full-ness rather than shop for a more ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Obey The Mirror! Series

    Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009
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    Scripture is like a mirror, we can choose to believe what is revealed or reject it and walk away.

    It’s widely understood that though there were many men named James surrounding Jesus, it was indeed James, the half brother of Jesus that authored this book in the NT. He was in fact, a pillar in the early church as Paul tells us in Galatians 2:9 Jesus appeared to him (1 Corinthians 15:7) after ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Blessed?

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 20, 2009
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     | 3,449 views

    Being Blessed has nothing to do with what we have RECEIVED, and everything to do with what we are LACKING! Here’s what Jesus had to say about being blessed!

    Are You Blessed? Matthew 5:3-16 Matthew 5:3-16 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    When Trouble Comes

    Contributed by Larry Finley on Jul 3, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,477 views

    How to react in times of trouble

    1. Be Open to the Lord 1-2 A. Perform a Self Examination B. Petition for Divine Examination 2. Be Focused on the Lord 3 A. Powerful Motivation B. Personal Application 3. Be Separate From the World 4-5 A. The Appathetic B. The Rebellous 4. Be Passionate in Your Worship 6-7 A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are We Standing For? Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,267 views

    Like Peter and John, we can stand up for what is right in the face of adversity.

    What are we standing for? Sunday September 14, 2008 Acts 4:1-22 Do you remember your honeymoon? Finish this statement: You know the honeymoon is over when… Explanation of Text: • The “honeymoon” for the church is coming to an end... • Everyone is not happy when God shows up. • Peter and John ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Steady As She Goes Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 2, 2009
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    Unwaveringly keep the faith.

    STEADY AS SHE GOES Revelation 2.8-11 S: Suffering C: Faithfulness Th: God Speaks to the Church Pr: UNWAVERINGLY KEEP THE FAITH. CV: We will passionately pursue full devotion to Jesus Christ. I. THE CORRESPONDENT II. THE CHURCH III. THE COMMENDATION IV. THE COMMAND V. THE COUNSEL PA: How is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remember The Earlier Days Series

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 14, 2014
     | 3,408 views

    To show that we need to remember our roots and how we suffer for the sake of the gospel and move on towards GOD's plan for us.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you remember the days when you got born again? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to remember our roots and how we suffer for the sake of the gospel and move on towards GOD's plan for us. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:32 (New International Version) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "God's Rescue Plan"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 20, 2013
     | 7,036 views

    A sermon about being part of God's salvation.

    "The Great Rescue" Revelation 7:9-17 As everyone knows, Monday afternoon we had another tragedy as bombs went off at the Boston Marathon. Among those killed was a little 8 year old boy. Other folks lost limbs, and were seriously injured. They will have to learn to live with the results of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Where Is God When Life Falls Apart? Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 31, 2014
     | 5,528 views

    How can a loving God allow innocent people to be hurt so badly?

    - When was the last time a trip to the theater left you truly inspired about God? - Movie "God’s Not Dead" - Here in town - Freshman college student Josh Wheaton's faith is challenged by his philosophy professor, who believes God does not exist. He has to defend God's existence to the entire ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Wants To Give Us Heavenly Happiness (Part 3)

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 7, 2014
     | 5,050 views

    Jesus teaches us here that true happiness: 1. comes from having a pure heart (vs. 8). 2. comes from being a peacemaker (vs. 9). 3. can even come from being persecuted (vs. 10-12).

    Jesus Wants to Give Us Heavenly Happiness (Part 3) Matthew 5:8-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 6, 2013 *Tonight we will take another look at the happiness the Lord wants all of us to have, remembering that the word "blessed" here in the Sermon on the Mount means "happy." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growth Through Oppression

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 3, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,506 views

    Are you really ready for radical growth?

    Exodus 1:8-12 8 Now there arose up a new king over Egypt, which knew not Joseph. 9 And he said unto his people, Behold, the people of the children of Israel are more and mightier than we: 10 Come on, let us deal wisely with them; lest they multiply, and it come to pass, that, when there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Enemy Within The Gates

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,225 views

    The need to continue to devote ourselves to prayerful preaching.

    THE ENEMY WITHIN THE GATES! Acts 5:1-16; Acts 6:1-7. There was opposition to the gospel from the very beginning of the post-Pentecostal phase of the life of the church. After all, Jesus warned us that if there were those who hated Him, there would also be those who hate us, His followers (John ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Shiphrah & Puah

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 4, 2013
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     | 19,619 views

    2 valiant women stood up to the most powerful king, chose to obey God rather than men, and were dream-birthers, possibly bringing to birth the deliverer of all God's people!

    SHIPHRAH & PUAH Ex. 1:8-22 (omit 14 & 20) INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: The convert 1. A stereo-type of Jews is that they only think about money. 2. Two Jews -- Abe and Shlomo -- were strolling down the street one day when they happened to walk by a Catholic Church. It had a big sign posted that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Where Is Our Focus?

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 19, 2013
     | 4,459 views

    Life is never going to be easy, so sharing the Gospel will not be easy work! Jesus taught us this, the Disciples knew this as truth, so when it comes to sharing Christ will we submit to Him or still remain focused on ourselves?

    Where is our Focus? Acts 16:16-40 Introduction The Christian brothers and sisters at Antioch had good reason to rejoice -- They had been at the center of a great controversy; and stood firm in it -- The controversy? Answering, “What must we do to be saved?” Two weeks: We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "It Is For Your Good That I Am Going Away."

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 21, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,244 views

    We often wish Jesus was still here today. We envy the disciples who had God in their presence. They could be with him and talk with him-physically. But here we see Jesus telling them that it’s a good thing that he’s leaving them. Let’s find out why.

    “IT IS FOR YOUR GOOD THAT I AM GOING AWAY” John 16:1-7 INTRODUCTION: We often wish Jesus was still here today. We envy the disciples who had God in their presence. They could be with him and talk with him-physically. But here we see Jesus telling them that it’s a good thing that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ