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  • Vince Miller avatar

    Desires, Motive, And The Christian Mind Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Aug 28, 2018
     | 6,685 views

    Our desires are the heart of the mind and can lead us to great things as well as destructive patterns.

    Well, I have to tell you, men, I do believe that us reigning in our desires and guiding our motivation are very important. I just want you to think - just for a moment about 1 area in your life where you lack self-control. Just 1 area. Whether it's - you eat too much. Whether it's you drive like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Christmas Love"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,042 views

    Christmas tells of first that God loves us. Secondly, that He is preparing a place for us. He trusted us to go share that Good News.

    “Christmas Love” December 14, 2008 “This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Living By Faith Series

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jul 30, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,012 views

    This the first of a series on Abraham, the father of Faith. Learn from his life how God has designed todays Christian to walk in the footsteps of faith.

    LIVING BY FAITH Romans 4:12 And he is also the father of the circumcised who not only are circumcised but who also walk in the footsteps of the faith that our father Abraham had before he was circumcised. Paul in writing to the church located in Rome was using Abraham as an example of how the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Extend God’s Kindness

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 30, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,839 views

    God is the God of the second chance. Jonah got to see first-hand the remarkable grace of God, and come to a renewed understanding of His love and grace.

    Jonah 1:1-3 1 The word of the LORD came to Jonah son of Amittai: 2 "Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me." 3 But Jonah ran away from the LORD and headed for Tarshish. He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Easter Expectations

    Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 14, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,688 views

    This is a message I preached along with our Easter program, I wanted to build the excitement of Easter, relating how the first Easter brought this expectation.

    INTRODUCTION: Happy Easter to you! We are so glad you came to worship with us today. Please turn in your Bibles to the Gospel of Luke. As we read about the disciples and what they expected on that first Easter morning, we should ask ourselves, “What are our Easter expectations?” Text: Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Calling Of Paul And The Romans Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 1, 2019
     | 8,186 views

    This sermon explores the first 17 verses of Romans 1 as Paul introduces himself and his mission to the Romans and reminds them of their calling. There are many powerful lessons we can learn in these opening verses.

    A. Many years ago a minister was walking to church one Sunday morning when he passed by the home of one of his church members who was working in his flower garden. 1. The minister said to him: “Can’t you hear those bells calling you to church?” 2. “Eh, what’s that?” asked the church member. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Calls His Disciples Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Feb 7, 2017
     | 9,630 views

    Notice that Jesus called His disciples to Him. We cannot become evangelists without being called to the Lord first. He gave the disciples power, we obtain power through the Holy Spirit as the disciples got from Christ

    I. Introduction A. This is another of Pastor Tim’s clean Jokes. The day I immigrated to the United States, I was given an alien ID card that featured a cute photo of me at age 15. Years later, when I went to the courthouse to become a citizen, a clerk confiscated my card. "What will you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Power In A Darkened Room

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 3,753 views

    My first message to teenz4theLord online Youth Group, a discussion about the Power of General Prayer in a dark closet or room.

    "God’s Power in a Darkened Room" By Sterling Franklin - October, 2001 Hey, we’re talking about prayer tonight, so let’s open in Prayer... Lord, thank you for tonight, thank you that we can all be here to have a good time of fellowship in You and of learning more about You and Your Glory. Thank ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Super Bowl Church Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 28, 2014
     | 8,840 views

    The first church in Acts was a champion church. This sermon examines the characteristics of the New Testament church that if adopted would turn any church into a winning church.

    Super Bowl Church Chuck Sligh July 27, 2014 The opening illustrations come from Mike Gilbert’s sermon found on SermonCentral.com titled Reading the Map / Visualizing the Goal. [There is a PowerPoint presentation available for this sermon which is available by emailing me at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pursuit Of Holiness

    Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Sep 2, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,323 views

    Without holiness, no one will see the Lord,,, The weight of this passage is clear,we,,,we,, we can’t be with God without first being holy....

    Hebrews 12:14-12:14 The Pursuit of Holiness Hebrews 12:14 Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord: Consider for a moment the implication of this passage. Without holiness, no one will see the Lord,,, The weight of this passage is clear,we,,,we,, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Spend Less, Give More Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 13, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 11,047 views

    Talks about how we can better give gifts like the first Christmas ans spend less money but give more meaningfully

    Spend Less – Give More Advent Conspiracy – Week 2 12/13/2009 Liberia Video Slide after video As we continue on in our series during Christmas, we are taking a special offering that will be going to 2 places. Families in church and Community in need First it is already helping a number of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Crossing

    Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 18, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,899 views

    To be a true follower of Christ, we must set ourselves apart, have faith to take the first step toward following and then obeidence to make that step

    “The Crossing” August 21, 2005 Intro: Life is filled with definable moments. Moments when we must make harsh choices, brave overwhelming obstacles, and conquer new horizons. They are the major “crossings” of life. Today we are going to look at spiritual crossing. We have for the last two weeks ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Easter Sunday: If Jesus Was Raised Then What Will You Do About It?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,260 views

    If the resurrection is true, we need to do something about it! Respond to it. This is a fairly short talk encouraging first time commitments to Jesus

    If Jesus Christ did not rise from the dead then most of what we do as a Church is a waste of time. If Jesus Christ was not raised then my job is almost entirely meaningless and I am wasting my life away; but if Jesus Christ was truly raised then we have the most important message for the world, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Johnny Creasong avatar

    The Parable Of The Pencil Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 2, 2022
     | 9,571 views

    (Distribute pencils to congregation). This morning I have a present for you on this first Sunday of the New Year. I hope you will use it regularly this year.

    As preached 1/2/2022 at First Church Of God Homer: "THE PARABLE OF THE PENCIL" “Keep my commands and you will live; guard my teachings as the apple of your eye. Bind them on your fingers; write them on the tablet of your heart.” Proverbs 7:2-3 NIV Pencils are made by two wooden halves ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Just What Is Important, Anyway?

    Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 30, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,845 views

    The important thing is to remember where you are going and how you’re going to get there. Jesus continues to show us, through the apostle Paul and through your teachers, leaders, pastor and friends what are the important things in Kingdom life.

    Title: The Important Thing is to … Scripture: Acts 20:1-38 Introduction: The important thing is to … Just what is the important thing anyway? One book tells us to focus on our successes and we’ll be successful. One book tells us that the important thing is to think only positive thoughts and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel