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  • josh foster avatar

    Swimming In The Baptistery

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 18, 2014
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    It’s an adventure. It’s a good-thing! It’s a joy-to-follow Jesus because so-long-as you’re following Him, …that-just-means that you’re close to His heart and He’s close to yours! And isn’t that exactly-where we wanna be!?!

    Walkin’ with Jesus: Swimmin’ in the Baptistery Scripture Text: Mark 10.35-45 INTRODUCTION We need the “meat” of the gospel. We need the stuff that’ll sustain and prepare-us for the long-journey of following Jesus. And that’s-why He teaches James-and-John ~ ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Taking The Good News To Others Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 27, 2014
     | 7,745 views

    The church that embraces the mission of God and looks beyond itself ~ identifying ways to reach the lost, draw in the wandering, touch others for Jesus’ sake ~ this is the church that will be alive and making beautiful harmony with the Holy Spirit

    WAC2BL: Missional ~ Taking the Good News to Others Scripture Text: Matthew 10.1-10 INTRODUCTION Rick Warren’s book called, A Purpose Driven Life… has had a dramatic impact upon millions of people. He explains life is not aimless, wandering; …but-that God has created us ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Bread And Swords Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 7, 2014
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     | 14,426 views

    This is the ninth message in my series on David. The house of the Lord always adds much to us when we come to worship. Sometimes our motives are not the best but God still works out the rough places of our character by His grace.

    DAVID—A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART 09—BREAD AND SWORDS TEXT: 1 Samuel 21:1-6, 8-9 1 Samuel 21:1-6 KJV Then came David to Nob to Ahimelech the priest: and Ahimelech was afraid at the meeting of David, and said unto him, Why art thou alone, and no man with thee? [2] And David ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson #21 Series

    Contributed by James May on Jan 6, 2015
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     | 8,051 views

    Continuing study of Romans, Chapter 9:1-18

    Book of Romans Lesson # 21 By Rev. James May Romans Chapter 9:1 – 9:18 We ended last week with a discussion of the predestination of God for man. God has already determined that we should live victorious; that we should be blessed; that we should fulfill his will in the earth; and that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Correct Worship

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 18, 2015
     | 4,245 views

    To show that GOD must be worshipped in Spirit and in Truth.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you correctly worship GOD? If Yes, You need to worship GOD through and in JESUS CHRIST alone - who is both the Spirit and Truth. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD must be worshipped in Spirit and in Truth. IV. TEXT: John 4:24 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Isaac's Prayer: A Prayer For Children Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 27, 2015
     | 11,972 views

    If you want to lay hold of God’s willingness in prayer, just keep on asking God to keep His Word, counting on Him to work in unusual and unstoppable ways.

    Mark Ashton, in his book, A Voice in the Wilderness, talks about a small boy who was writing a letter to God. Christmas was approaching and he wanted to ask God for certain Christmas presents he badly wanted. He began his letter with these words: “I've been good for six months now.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Surprising Endings Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Jan 29, 2015
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     | 9,660 views

    Though God is never mentioned in this book, his fingerprints are all over the story of the heroic Esther and Mordecai. Study along as we discuss the ins and outs of living for God in a godless culture.

    LIVING FOR GOD IN A GODLESS CULTURE Surprise Endings: Esther 2:1-18 INTRODUCTION -A few weeks ago Shelly Szekely texted me to ask what to say when someone else uses the Lord’s name in vain. -It struck me that it kind of depends on who the person is. -What if they are a non-Christian? What if ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Flee Baby, Flee Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 8, 2015
    based on 19 ratings
     | 23,938 views

    The world paints those who oppose immoral sex as being prudes and bigots. It's hard to withstand the humiliation and embarrassment that we can face when we speak up. So why should we? And how should we stand for morality in a faithless world?

    Years ago I heard a famous radio preacher tell of an experience he had while doing a seminar in a large city. After he had gotten done speaking he returned to his hotel, got on the elevator, and as he touched the button of his floor, a couple of very attractive women got on with him. "What ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living In The Spirit Pt 5 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Feb 10, 2015
     | 4,429 views

    Fifth in a series of messages exploring what it means to live in the power of the Holy Spirit

    “Life in the Spirit” Part Five I. Life in the Spirit Many Christians have little knowledge or experience with the Holy Spirit. Relationship with the unseen Spirit of God sent to reside in the core of our being appears all through the New Testament. That relationship is the key to fruitful life ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Feb 11, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,159 views

    To be transformed we must forgive.

    Series: Resolutions Worth Making Title: Forgiveness Text: Matthew 18:21-35 Truth: To be transformed we must forgive. Aim: To encourage forgiveness. INTRODUCTION Louie Zamperini is the subject of the current hit movie Unbroken. He was born in 1917 in New York, then, shortly afterward, his family ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hand Of God Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 26, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,127 views

    If you want God to use you to build His Kingdom, pray things through; think things through; and then follow through.

    In the Christian Reader, Glynn Jensen, from Rome, NY, talks about a cold winter day when his entire family was snug in their warm house. Everyone that is, except for their six-year-old Jonathan, who insisted on playing out in the snow. As Glynn walked by an upstairs window, he noticed Jonathan had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Finishing Well Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 6, 2015
     | 18,683 views

    Principles and practices that will help us to finish well.

    Perhaps, like me, you were first attracted to the idea of becoming a disciple of Jesus because you thought that was the road to an easier life. In my case, I was led to believe that if I just prayed a certain prayer to Jesus, that would keep me out of hell one day when I died. That sounded like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Of Our Choices Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 23, 2015
     | 12,405 views

    As we look at Ruth Chapter 1, we will discover how to make good Godly decisions in the future. You see, when it comes to our choices, there can be only one God. It is either us… or Him. We are the god of our choices or He is the God of our choices.

    BOOK OF RUTH: “GOD OF OUR CHOICES” Ruth 1:1-22 INTRODUCTION READ Ruth 1:1-22 “In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land, and a man from Bethlehem in Judah, together with his wife and two sons, went to live for a while in the country of Moab. 2 The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Enoch And Elijah The Two Witnesses

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 29, 2015
     | 4,142 views

    To show the two lampstands/olive trees that stands before the LORD GOD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you know the two witnesses? Yes. bible is pointing to Enoch and Elijah II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the two lampstands/olive trees that stands before the LORD GOD. IV. TEXT: Revelation 11:4 (Amplified Bible) These [witnesses] are the two olive ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sound Familiar? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 30, 2015
     | 9,268 views

    A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 61 verses 1 through 11

    Isaiah 61: 1- 11 Sound Familiar? 1 “The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound; 2 To proclaim ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel