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    Leap Of Faith

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 15, 2022
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     | 3,134 views

    The point is the shepherd. The point is the shepherd who risks and seeks and perseveres and celebrates.

    LEAP OF FAITH LUKE 15:1-7 #FATHERSDAY2022 INTRODUCTION https://www.wingclips.com/movie-clips/despicable-me/leap-of-faith (1:51) This scene is from Despicable Me (2010, Universal Pictures). The animated movie is about Felonious Gru, a super-villain who adopts three girls, Margo, Edith, and Agnes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Greed Or Need: Keeping Up With The Jones Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021
     | 3,487 views

    Keeping Up with the Jones is an American saying that simply means when you use your friends or neighbors as a benchmark for success. Oftentimes, we look across the street or inside our social circle and become dissatisfied with our lives because we don’t have the same financial success.

    What do you think of when you think of Dallas? For many, Dallas will be connected to the iconic J.R. Ewing who appeared in the famous March 1980 Who Shot J.R. episode and an estimated 83 million people wondered and watched the famous “Dallas” oilman. In the minds of many, the Dallas brand has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Presence Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 22, 2022
     | 3,062 views

    This is an introduction to our series on the Holy Spirit.

    As a child, I lived before the Marvel Universe. As a matter of fact, I lived before Superhero movies and after superhero TV shows. My childhood was a childhood of superhero comics. And for the most part, I wasn’t a Marvel fan; I was a DC fan. I grew up with Superman and Batman. With the Flash and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Heart Of The Missionary (Romans 15:14-21) Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 28, 2022
     | 3,653 views

    As Paul wraps up this letter, he reminds the believers in Rome of what it means to take the gospel to the nations.

    Good morning. Please open your Bibles to Romans, chapter 15. I know we are jumping way ahead, and I don’t want you to think I’m giving up on Romans. I also don’t want you to think I am chickening out on dealing with the next part of Romans 1, where Paul deals with the issue of homosexuality. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Here I Am, Here I Am

    Contributed by Henry Shellman on Jan 16, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 16,249 views

    Football illustration of the need for christian service.

    Here I Am! Here I Am! Isaiah 6:1-8 Printed Text: Isaiah 6:4-8 And the posts of the door moved at the voice of him that cried, and the house was filled with smoke. Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Using Discernment Not Judgementalism

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 29, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,790 views

    When the Pharisees saw this, they asked his disciples, "Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?" Jesus said, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick." (Matt. 9:10-12)

    How Jesus Exercised Discerning Judgments People often misunderstand one statement that Jesus made, "Judge not less you be judged yourself." (Matthew 7:1) Actually, Jesus taught that no one should try to play God by assuming a position as the final judge of what is right. The Lord showed amazing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Fire Alarm

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 29, 2002
    based on 52 ratings
     | 8,507 views

    Are you on fire for God or just something like it?

    07, January 2002 Dakota Community Church The Fire Alarm Introduction: 2Corinthians 13:5 5Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you--unless, of course, you fail the test? Five Quick Self-Exam Questions: 1. Did I gain ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Holy Ghost Fire

    Contributed by James May on Apr 12, 2001
    based on 397 ratings
     | 88,565 views

    We must have the baptism in the Holy Ghost and fire to be as victorious as we need to be in these last days for everything we do is through the power of the Spirit.

    Holy Ghost Fire! By Pastor Jim May Matthew 3:11-12, "I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: Whose fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Becoming A F.a.t. Christian Series

    Contributed by Rick Adams on Mar 30, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 25,726 views

    Discovering the Champion in You Part 2. This message focuses on three characteristics a Christian needs to exhibit to edify the local church and strengthen their walk with Christ.

    INTRODUCTION Two weeks ago we began a series entitled, “Discovering the Champion in You”. As we looked at Philippians chapter 4, we found four practices every champion must exercise in order to maintain a winning attitude. Just as a review we must practice the “praise principle”, right praying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas Courage: The Story Of Joseph Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 28, 2006
    based on 124 ratings
     | 29,371 views

    There are three points to this sermon. 1. God gives courage to ordinary people. 2. God gives us courage to overcome our doubts and fears. 3. God gives us courage to face the future.

    (This sermon is a re-working of “The Nativity Story: The Courage of Joseph” by C. Raymond van Pletsen. I used some of the same wording and illustrations but changed the outline and applications. I only spoke of movies I had seen and since I am not a sports fan changed the ending.) Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do We Look Like We Have Been With Jesus?

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 18, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,636 views

    This message tells us that we can change our lives and be better people by embracing the creeds and deeds of Christ.

    While Peter and John were speaking to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees came to them, 2much annoyed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming that in Jesus there is the resurrection of the dead. 3So they arrested them and put them in custody until the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard White avatar

    To Be Merciful Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Oct 29, 2011
     | 6,867 views

    Mercy is for the weak, we are weak because of our sins. Others need to have that same mercy for they too are weak from sins.

    Blessed are the Merciful… Matt 5:7 Many years ago, executives of the Time-Life publishing organization discovered that the company’s profit margin had shrunk to an alarmingly low level. Consequently, they began an intensive effort to try to cut costs. Efficiency experts suggested that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Making Commitments That Count Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,151 views

    This sermon is aimed at younger people making a commitment to Christ and to the church.

    April, 2007 Confirmation Sunday “Making Commitments that Count” II Timothy 1:1-14 Introduction: Today the word commitment is not a very popular one. People may be committed to their jobs, marriages, a church, an organization, to friendships --as long as things go well. But when circumstances ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Lost Art Of Spiritual Regurgitation Series

    Contributed by Jordan Muck on Oct 11, 2016
     | 6,440 views

    A warning to those who were/are teaching anything different than the Gospel (truth) and choosing to live outside of the faith (acting in a way they were not created to be).

    Series: Dog Days Week: 1 Passage: 2 Peter 2:22 Title: The Lost Art of Spiritual Regurgitation Focus: Maturity INTRODUCTION: The book of 2nd Peter is letter written by the Apostle Peter (apostle being one who has seen Jesus) to all of those who have confessed Jesus Christ in faith (the gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Uniquely Christian

    Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Jun 1, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,413 views

    There is something different about a real Christian, something that separates them from the world and others. Today we will see how there are something different about being a Christian.

    INTRODUCTION There is something different about a real Christian, something that separates them from the world and others. Today we will see how there are something different about being a Christian. IT’S GOD’S BLOOD NOT OURS It seems the price of certain deities to assure your place ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational