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  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    God Is Our Rescuer Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 22, 2013
     | 8,594 views

    We often fall into depression and despair, but God promises He will rescue and redeem us.

    Psalm 77 July 21, 2013 The other day I was watching the movie, “The Magnificent Seven.” It’s a great old western. As the movie ended, a thought occurred to me as the final two gunslingers turned to go home . . . how did they know which way was home? I mean, they didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Anchor

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 25, 2013
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     | 46,096 views

    God fashioned an anchor of hope for us, so that we can ride out our storms. We’re going to look at the purpose of this anchor, what it’s made of, how we hold onto it, and how it holds us.

    THE ANCHOR Heb. 6:16-20a INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR Husband/Wife Follies 1. A husband asked his wife about what she wanted for her birthday. She answered, "I want something that's bright and shiny, and can go from 0 –150 in 3 seconds; That's what I want for my birthday!" So He got her a bathroom ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Ethical Living Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 2, 2013
     | 9,399 views

    Christ has called us to treat others the way He treats us.

    Ethical Living Text: 1 Peter 3:8-12 Introduction 1. A man without ethics is a wild beast loosed upon this world. Albert Camus 2. Ethics are the body of moral principles or values governing or distinctive of a particular culture or group. 3. To put it in relatable terms, Christian ethics deals with ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Joe Tilton on Aug 3, 2013
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     | 8,715 views

    There has never been wide-spread agreement regarding a description of the Kingdom of God. Yet, what do we do about this important subject? Read on.

    August 11, 2013 The Kingdom The farmer’s son was returning from the market with the crate of chicken’s his father had entrusted to him, when all of a sudden the box fell and broke open. Chickens scurried off in different directions, but the determined boy walked all over the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Will You Stand

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 4, 2013
     | 8,122 views

    A message about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, the challenge they faced and what it took for them to stand.

    Title:Will You Stand Theme: To show the importance of trusting in God no matter the circumstances. Text: Daniel 3 Daniel 3:1“Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, whose height was sixty cubits and its width six cubits (90 feet tall & 9 feet wide). He set it up in the plain of Dura, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Make A Joyful Noise

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 10, 2013
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     | 14,432 views

    For 3000 years, the 100th Psalm has inspired people to sing praise to the Lord

    Make a Joyful Noise A Sermon Based on the 100th Psalm November 20, 2011 Rev Mark A, Barber The psalm we read this morning is one of the 150 (or 151) psalms recorded in the Book of Psalms which functions in much the same way our United Methodist Hymnal functions for us today. These Psalms were ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Hope For A Better Life Series

    Contributed by Charles Forshee on Aug 17, 2013
     | 6,538 views

    Messages to improve our lives.

    "Getting MORE out of Life" "HOPE for a Better Life" Open your Bibles to 1 Peter 3 this morning.... ...and while you're turning there.....I want to quote a Very Familiar Verse in John 10 Jesus said in John 10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Getting Into God's Word (2) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 27, 2013
     | 4,345 views

    The Bible is the most-read, most-loved and most controversial book of all time. Almost everybody has one and everybody has questions about it. This three-sermon series will help Christians get into God's Word and get God's word into them.

    Getting into God’s Word (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/13/2013 If you weren’t here last week, I started off this year talking about the Bible. Like it says in your bulletin, the Bible is the most-read, most-loved and most controversial book of all time. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Wait Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Casey Campbell on Feb 11, 2013
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     | 4,219 views

    If only we could all learn the way of the Spirit, the supernatural way of listening and waiting, what a wonderful world this could be.

    I am a fan of science fiction and fantasy. I watch Syfy, qualify as at least a light-weight Trekkie, and have seen all of the Stars Wars movies multiple times… “I’m not the chaplain you were looking for.” (If you don’t get it, don’t worry. It’s not that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deserted In The Desert Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 13, 2013
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     | 10,413 views

    We become aware that our real strength (God) becomes apparent in our weakest times. The desert proves to be a friend to bring this about.

    1. Know where you are There was once an absent-minded professor who became so absorbed in his work that he forgot the simplest details. One morning his wife said, "Now Henry, remember, we are moving today. Here, I’m putting this note in your pocket. Don’t forget." The day passed by and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Godly Financial Management Part 8 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 18, 2013
     | 4,607 views

    This messages focuses on "how" we should give from a functional viewpoint.

    Godly Financial Management Part 2 Paying God Part 7 Scriptures: Matthew 6:1-4; 23:2-5; 2 Corinthians 8:3; Proverbs 11:24-25 Introduction: This morning I will conclude my series on giving. We have covered a lot of information and I want to give you time to digest it all. In my message this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Can This Be?

    Contributed by Casey Campbell on Feb 19, 2013
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     | 7,458 views

    Sermon makes a biblical argument for a return to "spiritual" Christianity as opposed to "biblical" Christianity. Christian unity, prosperity, and hope are gifts of the Spirit that we may be missing in our (misplaced) commitment to Scripture. The sermon

    Articles and manuscripts and talking heads across the country announce and bemoan and celebrate (depending on their particular proclivity) in the news that "biblical" Christianity is in decline. As numbers decline and influence wanes, there is much evangelical hand-wringing and second-guessing and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Depth Behind The Words

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 26, 2013
     | 5,567 views

    This Thanksgiving sermon uses various Psalms to explore the depth behind the things for which we are thankful: friends, family, health, the world, God and what he does.

    Intro: The smell of the turkey roasting away has been tantalizing for quite some time, but now the breast meat has reached 165 degrees, the thigh meat is at 180, the skin is a beautiful brown, and the bird is resting tented loosely under foil. The pies (plural!) have been cooling on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    The Door Your Grandpa Opened Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 3, 2013
    based on 69 ratings
     | 34,094 views

    Is there a such thing as generational curses? Are sins visited to the 3rd and 4th generation or longer? A message on the superior power of grace.

    The Door Your Grandpa Opened Ex 34:6 Then the LORD passed by in front of him and proclaimed, "The LORD, the LORD God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in lovingkindness and truth; Ex 34:7 who keeps lovingkindness for thousands, who forgives iniquity, transgression and sin; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Lenten Catechesis: Holy Baptism Series

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Mar 13, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,028 views

    This is a sermon preached as part of a midweek Lenten series on the 6 chief parts of the Small Catechism on March 6th, 2013 at Emmons Lutheran Church, Emmons, Minnesota.

    Tonight as we continue our “Lenten Catechesis”, our journey is going to begin in a place where our Scripture lessons don’t take us: to the banks of the Jordan River. There, we see a man dressed in camel’s hair and a leather belt, who’s diet is locusts and wild honey. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran