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  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    The Concern About Fasting Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 12, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,089 views

    What began as a confrontation regarding the practice of fasting, turned into a lesson regarding the doctrines of salvation. Christ is the only means of salvation. We must come to Him by grace, through faith, in Christ alone.

    The Concern about Fasting Mark 2: 18-22 Our text today deals with a passage that is often misunderstood, and even overlooked by many. Some argue the passage is confusing, and they fail to see the great significance it reveals. Actually Jesus revealed great doctrinal truth in this conversation with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When A Moralistic Mission Misfired!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on May 22, 2017
     | 3,308 views

    Gleaning lessons from King David's gaffe over the transportation of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem on an Ox cart instead of letting it be carried by the Priests!!!

    When a moralistic mission misfired!!! Heard of anecdotes when something done with an apparently good intention but in a wrong way went haywire? Here’s one for starters... Who can forget a school time story told often to emphasize the importance of proper usage ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Shepherd & The Sheep 5 Of 6 Series

    Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 5, 2017
     | 5,161 views

    A Steward of God’s Voice

    The Shepherd & The Sheep 5 A Steward of God’s Voice 1 Peter 4:10 Are you familiar with the concept of stewardship? It means that we manage well somebody else’s property or resources. As believers our lives are not our own. We belong to Christ. (1Cor. 3:23) that means our Time, Talents and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Prophet Elijah Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,013 views

    God spoke to Elijah through the stillness, the quiet, the small voice. God did not answer or appear in the extraordinary, the wind, the earthquake or the fire. He certainly can, but oftentimes chooses the quiet.

    I want to tell you a true story, look at its ramifications and see how it applies to our lives today. It is a familiar story, an Old Testament story, a story of one of God’s greatest prophets and his calling. You may have heard this story way back in Sunday school, or perhaps this may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Seeking The Face Of Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,996 views

    Historically, Jesus Christ’s physical appearance remains a mystery. No one knows what he actually looked like. Nowhere in the Gospel accounts is he described, and no likeness of him of any kind in any form can be dated conclusively to the years of His l

    In 1857 there was a 46 year old man named Jeremiah Lamphere who lived in New York City. Jeremiah loved the Lord tremendously, but he didn’t feel that he could do much for the Lord until he began to feel a burden for the lost and accepted an invitation from his church to be an inner city ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Advent Gospels: Luke Series

    Contributed by Scott Nichols on Feb 27, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,481 views

    This message looks at what it means to "carry Christ into Christmas" by looking at the oft-neglected story of Mary’s visit to Elizabeth in Luke’s Gospel.

    “Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?” So cries an exasperated Charlie Brown in the classic A Charlie Brown Christmas. Amid the commercialism, the materialism and the general confusion of the holiday, Charlie Brown seeks merely to understand. Understanding has been our goal ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

    Contributed by James Parker on Jun 18, 2011
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     | 8,357 views

    This morning we will continue to look at the armour that God has provided for our protection in this spiritual battle. Today we will finish verse 14. Which says, "14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate o

    We have begun this series on Ephesians 6 verses 10-18. This passage of scripture is a familiar one for most christians. I’m sure that most of you at some time have done a Bible study or heard sermons preached on "The Whole Armour of God". And although we have heard before the Lord has laid it upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Shield Of Faith Series

    Contributed by James Parker on Jul 12, 2011
     | 7,439 views

    This week we will look at the first piece of armour we are directed to take, the shield of faith. Let’s read through are scripture again and pick up the next piece at verse 16...

    The Whole Armour of God Ephesians 6:10-18 The Shield of Faith As you know we are looking at this scripture in Ephesians 6, that tells us of the whole armour of God. We started severaal weeks ago talking about this preparing us for battle. We saw that just as a soldier is prepared, so must we be. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trusting God In An Unjust World Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 5, 2017
     | 8,519 views

    There will be injustice in this world because man sins. God will judge. He loves justice. We are incapable of true justice or understand God's perfect judgement. God has His purpose.

    2 Sam 15:1-12 TRUSTING GOD IN AN UNJUST WORLD ES 5 Feb 17 1667 Life in a sinful world will not be neat and tidy, because sin and sinful people are present. That includes us, before we know Christ. • Over the course of the last few chapters (2 Samuel), we have seen the innocent abused, the guilty ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Glimpses Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 8, 2017
     | 10,357 views

    As Jesus ministered among men, He showed great love, grace, and compassion. Whether it was a private moment, or a very public moment, Jesus always responded in power and grace. He continues to meet our needs according to His gracious provision.

    Glimpses of Grace Mark 1: 29-39 The rapid pace of events continues as we progress through Mark’s Gospel. Jesus and the disciples have left the synagogue and immediately entered the house of Simon Peter and Andrew, his brother. This would not be a leisurely afternoon. Upon arriving Jesus begins ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Family Feuds - Pt. 1 - Often Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 31, 2017
     | 9,534 views

    Unfortunately, Family Feuds don’t only occur on a game show...they are a reality.

    Family Feuds Pt. 1 - Often I. Introduction Family Feuds make for good TV whether it is in the form of an incredibly funny game show or all too real glimpses into family interactions that show all the bumps and bruises . . . Dynasty, Dallas, and now Empire. It is all good on TV but when Family ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Mystery And Miracle Of Christmas

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Dec 21, 2012
    based on 17 ratings
     | 14,150 views

    Christmas is the beginning of a classic true story with all the right Ingredients: love, joy, peace, goodwill, reconciliation and relationship.The true meaning of Christmas is about God loving man. It is about God giving the most amazing and spectacular

    The Mystery and Miracle of Christmas Bishop Lalachan. M. A Christmas is loaded with expectations. It is a busy time of the year. The traffic is heavy on the streets. The stores are full of people looking and buying gifts. Christmas Trees and stars are being put up and decorated with flashy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Easter Continuum

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 8, 2012
     | 4,608 views

    We all live our lives in relationship to God on some level. There’s a continuum from rejection of God to being embraced by God. This sermon outlines that continuum, which is often the journey we take to God.

    The visuals for this sermon are at http://prezi.com/8fxspeqp4jxn/easter-sunday-the-continuum/ So. Easter. Resurrection Sunday. It’s a great day. A day we remember every year when everything changed. How many of us were here last Palm Sunday? We celebrated the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Momentum

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Jun 28, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,644 views

    This is the second in a series of three sermons taken from Wayne Schmidt's book, "Ministry Velocity: The Power for Leadership Momentum" as it related to us moving from a rented facility toward the purchase of a dedicated worship facility.

    Momentum Scripture: Joshua 3 The momentum is building - no pun intended. Can you feel it? Today, we’re going to talk about momentum. Here’s a definition of momentum from Wikpedia: In classical mechanics, linear momentum or translational momentum is the product of the mass and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    7 Habits Of Highly Ineffective People Part 2

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 27, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,679 views

    A sermon on the last 4 of the 7 Habits of Highly Ineffective People

    HoHum: Louis Evens went to Africa. While in Africa he visited a doctor who gave up a fine practice in America to be a missionary. The doctor invited Evens to observe a major surgery. Louis noticed the obvious strain of the surgery afterwards. Here is part of their conversation: Evens- ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ