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  • Joe Rowland avatar

    The Silver Pen

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Mar 8, 2008
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     | 2,320 views

    What is God recording about your life?

    The Silver Pen 1 Peter 1:17-25 17 And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man’s work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear: 18 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Five E's Of Church Growth

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 8, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,644 views

    church growth

    The Five E’s Of Church Growth Acts 2:40-47 40 And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation. 41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 42 And they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Worship Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Sep 4, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
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    Part two in a series on the purposes of the church.

    A STRONGER CHURCH Part 2-Worship Sunday, July 20, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee People come to the table for all kinds of reasons. They come for what they will be fed. They come for the fellowship. They come because they don’t want to hurt the hosts feelings and they feel obligated. Some come ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Dwjd: Doing What Jesus Did Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,460 views

    This is part two of a message focusing on seven key characteristics of Christ that should be revealed in His followers and in His Church.

    Introduction: Last week we began a two-part series on the difference between asking “What Would Jesus Do?” and being committed to “Doing What Jesus Did!” We looked at three characteristics out of the life of Jesus that shows us what He did. Here are the first three that we looked at last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Departure Of The Groom Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 6, 2013
     | 6,269 views

    When Jesus told the disciples that he was going to prepare a place for them he used words that were very familiar, and yet very strange. His words were the words that a Jewish groom would say to his bride at a certain stage of the wedding when he would

    THE DEPARTURE OF THE GROOM John 14:1-6 Dorn Ridge, June 13, 2010 (I have used many online sources to find the information on the Jewish wedding ceremony, but do not have the record of who it was, or where obtained.) INTRODUCTION: 1.) Over the past few weeks we have looked at many elements of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Crown Of A Good Name

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on May 16, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,049 views

    Are you wearing the Crown of a Good name? The Word is above Name; because the Name is equal to Character and the Godly Character comes from the Word of God!

    Quotes: “Always end the name of your child with a vowel, so that when you yell the name will carry.” -Bill Cosby “A good character is the best tombstone. Carve your name on hearts, not marble.” –Samuel C. Fulkerson “Character is like a tree and reputation is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Rite Of Passage Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 2, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 21,895 views

    Message showing the importance of taking our children through rites of passages in their lives.

    Title: Rite of Passage Theme: To help the church to understand the importance of having rites of passage in a family’s life. Text: Luke 2:21 - 49 Introduction Last Sunday 12 Stones of Heritage. Joshua crosses the Jordan. Told to place stones on the shore so that the next generations ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Good Friday - Seven Wonderful Words Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 6, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 25,645 views

    On this Good Friday, we are going to meditate upon Christ’s Words from the Cross, with the prayer that they will reveal to us something of the amazing grace of our Lord Jesus.

    GOOD FRIDAY – SEVEN WONDERFUL WORDS OPENING TEXT: “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8). CHRONOLOGY OF GOOD FRIDAY: 1:00 am Jesus’ Prayer and Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane. (Matt. 26:36-46; Mark 14:32-42; Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    To Claim The Name Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,329 views

    In using the "I am" phrase/name, Jesus declared his deity. As a result, he dealt with many issues and conflicts from his contemporaries. WE may not be THE Son of God, but we are children of God and as a result must deal with the conflicts and issues of ou

    1. Alexandra Flynn of Fremont, Nebraska, was looking forward to homecoming 2002. She left home in high spirits, but she did not have her high school ID with her. When the man at the door refused her admission without her ID, she went home to get it. Unable to find it, her mother went with her to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rob Yanok avatar

    “it’s The End Of The World And We Know It” Series

    Contributed by Rob Yanok on Oct 5, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,785 views

    It's the end of the world and we know it. This is a msg that helps bring clarity and purpose to all the confusion

    “It’s the End of the World and we know it” (Matthew 24:3) “As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. ʻTell us,ʼ they said, ʻwhen will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Elijah & Obadiah Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 6, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,544 views

    Obadiah was a good man in a bad place, risking all to protect God's prophets...his concerns resonate with anyone with a stressful job, and show us the path to encouragement and reassurance.

    It would be easy to skip over this passage as merely a transition, leading to the exciting confrontation that follows on Mount Carmel. Yet this brief episode in the life of Elijah is for anyone who feels discouraged and defeated. Following three years of drought, three years of decisively ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Gethsemane

    Contributed by Randy Croft on Dec 21, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,115 views

    Reflections on Gethsemane

    When have you been closest to death? ILLUS: I seem to come close every time I play softball with (name of parishioner)...especially when I’m on Third base and he lines a sharp foul ball...or playing paintball-- I remind everyone that I’m a noncombatant, but that doesn’t work either... ILLUS: I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    Send Others! Series

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 25, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,478 views

    The local church is an agency of commissioning and sending. Are we deliberately training those called to ministry and affirming them via sending at the Holy Spirit's prompting?

    Series Review (Midweek): Week 1: An Encounter with the King - Have the willingness to be sent! Isaiah 6 – Having the willingness to be sent & commissioned Isaiah 6:8 – “Here am I, send me!” Week 2: The Great Commission - In obedience to the Lord, be sent and make ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Trent Ogilvie avatar

    I've Got A Firm Foundation

    Contributed by Trent Ogilvie on Jul 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,567 views

    A sermon to remind God's people to build their lives on the best foundation, Jesus Christ.

    INTRO: Hoover Dam, NV foundation approximately 1,500,000 cubic yards (15,000 football fields) The Empire State Building (Twin Towers), NY The 1.2 million cubic yards (12,000) You must go down deep and lay the right foundation before you can build the best structure. We need the right foundation in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Who Art In Heaven

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 17, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,491 views

    A sermon on heaven (adapted from Philip Keller in his book, "A Layman Looks at the Lord’s Prayer")

    Evening Service for 8/16/2009 Our Father in heaven- Matthew 6:9 Introduction: What do you think you will enjoy most about heaven? WBTU: I. In the Jewish mind, there are three heavens: 1. The first heaven is the earth’s atmosphere. 2. The next heaven is used to describe outer space. 3. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ