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  • Michael Calo avatar

    A Well Oiled Machine - Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Michael Calo on Nov 29, 2012
     | 4,443 views

    A Well Oiled Machine – unity – working with the whole – Christ as the head

    The Body Beautiful Part 4 A Well Oiled Machine Psalm 133:1 How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! It is God's purpose for all believer's to work towards unity of the faith. With many Christians, and especially with evangelicals, there has been a tendency to ...read more

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    Growing Through God’s Word

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012
     | 12,376 views

    We can grow spiritually and enjoy God’s life when we receive His words and allow them to change us! Let’s look at some ways God’s words can help us grow.

    Growing through God’s Word 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20 Intro: There’s an old story of a missionary in Africa who gave a Bible to one of the African men. When it was given to him, the man hugged it close and expressed great appreciation for the precious gift of God’s Word that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Radical Living

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 5, 2012
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    How can we live as radical disciples of Jesus.

    Radical Living 1 Timothy 6:7-19 September 16, 2012 A husband and wife decide they’re going to pay off their credit card debt. They owe $15,000 and believe God doesn’t want them to be in debt, so they cut up their credit cards and begin to pay off the $15,000. They will never make ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fresh Fire: Why Does God Speak To Different People In Different Ways? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 11, 2012
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     | 9,336 views

    Have you ever wondered why God uses different ways to speak to His people? The Bible tells us that there are those He spoke to directly, those He to through an angel, and others He spoke to through dreams and visions. Why different ways for different p

    Fresh Fire: Why does God speak to different people in different ways? It’s December. Is it beginning to feel a lot like Christmas? Do you like this time of year? December, possibly one of the most wonderful months of the year! and possibly one of the most stressful months of the year! ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "A Father's Love"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 14, 2012
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     | 22,778 views

    Six ways that our Heavenly Father loves us.

    “A Father’s Love” June 17, 2012 Isaiah 63:16: “But you are our Father, though Abraham does not know us or Israel acknowledge us; you, LORD, are our Father, our Redeemer from of old is your name.” When you hear the word ‘father’ what feelings does it stir ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Faith In Unexpected Places Series

    Contributed by Joel Preston on Jun 24, 2012
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     | 10,872 views

    In our text today, Jesus visited 2 predominantly Gentile regions, Tyre and Sidon (vs. 24-30) and the Decapolis (vs. 31-37). There He ministered to a desperate mother and a disabled man.

    The Gospel of Mark #19 – “Faith in Unexpected Places” Mark 7:24-37 Intro – 1. We humans are a strange breed, aren’t we? 2. ILL – A pastor was once looking through some old church records of a Norwegian congregation which listed its membership as: “52 souls ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Learning To Forgive

    Contributed by Paul Norwood on Jun 25, 2012
     | 5,470 views

    Examines some difficult aspects of our forgiveness of others.

    “Learning to Forgive” Text: Luke 23:32-37 I. Welcome II. Introduction This morning’s lesson fits into evangelism because it’s about one of the great blessings or benefits found in the good news of Jesus Christ – forgiveness. I want us to focus on some troublesome ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Kingdom Of Heaven

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 24, 2011
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     | 6,922 views

    What did Jesus mean when He said that the Kingdom of Heaven is NEAR? It is WITHIN us, AROUND us and BEFORE us.

    THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN Before the colonialists imposed national boundaries in Southeast Asia, the kings of Laos and Vietnam reached an agreement on taxation in the border areas. Those who ate short-grain rice, built their houses on stilts, and decorated them with Indian-style serpents were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Baa Baa Black Sheep Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 29, 2011
    based on 95 ratings
     | 34,719 views

    Psychologists refer to the trait of not wanting someone to be part of their "flock" the "Black Sheep Effect". Jesus could have told His parable using a black sheep (because the sinners He worked with were that), but He didn’t. Were there reasons why He di

    OPEN: (This is a video of a 3 yr old girl “reading” the story of the lost sheep. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QIhNBzK6dQ Begin at 31 sec mark. Quit at 3 minutes) In keeping with this idea of children’s stories, I want to share with you a children’s song about sheep. Sing along is you know the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Loving Others Series

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 27, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,455 views

    What does it mean to 'BE THE CHURCH?"

    LOVING OTHERS 1 John 3:14-20 If you knew that Jesus was coming back tomorrow, what would you do different? Would you change how you live? If so what? Is there someone that you would repay? What would you do? This was asked to a Clear Creek class. One student said that he would immediately go ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Solomon's House

    Contributed by John Hunt on Oct 21, 2013
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     | 10,916 views

    Building a church culture with the example of Solomon's House.

    I want to talk with you today about building, because you see, we’re builders. From the time we’re born - we start building. You probably don't even realise what an expert and complex builder you are. (Simon does) As babies, we spend all our energy and effort building bodies and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Does God Want From Me?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 27, 2013
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     | 8,837 views

    What Does God Want from Me? 1) Nothing! 2) Everything!

    What’s the worst summer job you’ve ever had? Mine was working for a home cleaning company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Because I didn’t have a car of my own to drive to palatial homes overlooking Lake Michigan to scrub bathroom floors and dust antique furniture in relative peace, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Your Faith Is Being Reported Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 31, 2013
    based on 78 ratings
     | 24,938 views

    Paul speaks of the faith of those saints at Rome. 1- A faith that is remembered 2- A faith that is renewed 3- A faith that is rewarded

    INTRO.- ILL.- Little Billy brought home his report card. His mother was very disappointed with his low grades and she let him know about it. Billy said, “But it’s got a good side to it too. At least you know I’m not cheating.” ILL.- Another boy came home from school with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    O The Wonderful Cross

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Nov 4, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,166 views

    A message for communion centering on the power of the cross

    O THE WONDERFUL CROSS Isaiah 53:1-12 INTRODUCTION: The cross is the most loved, reviled, and misunderstood symbol in the world. It is so common that many do not really know what it is about except maybe a nice piece of Jewelry. To the Christian the cross means so much more. Oswald Chambers ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Best Bread Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 11, 2013
     | 6,711 views

    Jesus declared himself to be the Bread of Life after encountering people with the wrong motives.

    Halloween is over and it is time for Christmas. If you do not believe me, go into your local Wal-Mart. The day after Halloween all the remaining candy and costumes were thrown into a buggy to be reduced and sold. Over night, the shelves were filled with Christmas decorations. In fact, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare