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  • Dale Pilgrim avatar

    The Perplexed Couple (Pastor Dale) Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Nov 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,544 views

    Every parent has stories to tell – from drug and alcohol dependency, teen pregnancy, the call from the local police detachment and the runaway that hasn’t called home in five years...It’s tough being a parent regardless how old the child is.

    Perplexed: adj. 1. Filled with confusion or bewilderment; puzzled. 2. Full of complications or difficulty; involved. Parenting (in using the words parenting or parents I also refer to caregivers or guardians or anyone having the responsibility of taking care of or having cared for children) is ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    They Weren't Looking For Him

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 21, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,296 views

    The King of Eternity came into this world and the world had no idea what had taken place. Politicians, Priests, and the Public missed one of the greatest miracles ever for they weren’t looking for Him. Are we any different?

    THEY WEREN’T LOOKING FOR HIM Matthew 2:1-18 Introduction: When we consider the events surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ, we quite often forget the obscurity in which the events took place. The appearance of the wise men and the reaction of their message reveal the depth of that obscurity. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facts About Christmas

    Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008
     | 4,362 views

    The facts behind some of the traditions

    Mt 13:52 He said to them, “Therefore every teacher of the law who has been instructed about the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.” When it comes to Christmas, it isn’t just new and old but it is also a matter of good and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Church Conflict Part Deux Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 19, 2008
     | 3,678 views

    Exposition of Acts 15:6-21 regarding the resolution of the conflict over circumcision, Gentiles, and law-keeping

    Text: Acts 15:6-21, Title: Church Conflict Part Deux, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/17/08, AM A. Opening illustration: -66% say their congregation has been in conflict in the past 2 years; 20% called it “significant” or “major.” B. Background to passage: Last time we looked at a good reason to fight and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep The Fire Burning

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,158 views

    Why does the fire of revival burn so brightly but so shortly? What can the church do to keep the fire in our belly burning brightly? Stop filling the church with people and ask for the people to be filled with God!

    Intro: Second Timothy is Paul’s farewell address to Timothy and the church at large. Paul is in prison in Rome waiting for execution. This is one of the letters that Paul wrote called the Pastoral Epistles. That simply put is the pastoral letters. First and Second Timothy and Titus make up the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living On The Edge

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,414 views

    We must stay as close as possible to the presence of God.

    “Living On The Edge” TEXT: John 5:1-11 I. At Certain Seasons There are two Greek words for time. “Chronos” from which we get chronological. It equals calendar time or quantity of time. In this passage however, the second word is used. “Kairos”. It deals with quality of time. Actual ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The End Of The Line Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on May 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,861 views

    No amount works, service, goodness, or moral competence will come to the aid of man’s defense before God. Only by placing your faith in the finished work of the cross can you be saved.

    Series Title: The Line in the Sand Message Title: The End of the Line Scripture: Romans 3:19~20 19 Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God. 20 Therefore no one will be declared ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    A City Turned To God Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,297 views

    The way God dealt with Jonah is the way he deals with every believer. God calls upon us to count the cost.

    A City Turned to God, Jonah 3:1-10 In the Book Hudson Taylor- God’s Man in China, the story is told of when Taylor was traveling by ship from Shangahi to Ningo. Among the passengers was one Chinese man who spent some years in England and went by the name of Peter, he was on Taylor’s heart, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What It Means To Worship

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,724 views

    Worship is not what is taking place around you: It’s what is taking place within you. Worship is not a time and a place you attend, it’s how we live our life all the time. Worship is a living testimony, of God in your life.

    What it means to Worship Romans 12:1-2 I want to introduce you to a mythical church member that I am going to call Kenny. When we first meet Kenny he is attending services at First Church but he left because the services were too formal, every one on the platform wore a tie. He and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "It Is Time To Seek The Lord . . .”

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 31,676 views

    Seeking God, Finding God, Discovering God is the greatest Adventure we can experience.

    "It Is Time to Seek the Lord . . .” A woman had two little boys who were driving her to the edge of despair. They were into everything, non-stop. And they were mischievous as well. One day she decided to take them to her pastor. Maybe he could succeed where she had failed. The pastor wanted ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Audacity Of Simple Faith Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,124 views

    Abraham didn’t have much to go on - God’s promise. But what Abraham did, when he did it, and through what agency speaks volumes to the Jew and Gentile alike how to have trust in a God you cannot see.

    Despite the good news that God gives new life free of charge, we humans have a hard time accepting such a gift. We, by nature want to earn or buy what we get. For the Roman Christians reading Paul’s letter, that would also have been true. In fact, many of them were Jewish Christians, and thinking ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    No Pain, No Gain !!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Feb 6, 2012
     | 5,481 views

    To exhort that our image of our Creator, Redeemer and Guide ought to go beyond that of a Pampering Papa to one of a concerned parent who is bothered enough to give a timely spanking in order our lives are always sparkling for our own good and His glory. (

    NO PAIN, NO GAIN!!! First things first. More than worshipping God for the blessings, which He pours into our lives, we need to learn to worship Him, JUST FOR WHAT HE IS! Worshipping Him, awed by His unique attributes is ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Imite Give The Best I Have Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 18, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,194 views

    The woman with the alabaster box demonstrates a lesson in extravagant giving.

    Introduction: A Story B Matthew 26:6-16 A This account is found in 3 gospels (Matthew, Mark, & John) and from the three we see the story unfold with greater detail. 1 Jesus is in Bethany, the house of Simon the Leaper (Jn. 14.3), apparently whom Jesus had healed. (Leapers were unclean) a There ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    The Mission If You Accept It: Transformation Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 15, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,532 views

    This message is the second in a series designed to be a journey of discovery. The goal of the series is to help each of us gain a better understanding of the Holy Spirit. This message examines the transformation that took place in the lives of the discipl

    Tim Hansel in his book “When I Relax I feel Guilty.” Writes some insights of what most people want from God. “I would like to buy $3.00 worth of God, please. Not enough to explode my soul or disturb my sleep, but just enough to equal a cup of warm milk or a snooze in the sunshine. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Catt avatar

    Fighters Vs. Flyers Series

    Contributed by Michael Catt on May 31, 2012
    based on 25 ratings
     | 16,902 views

    We must fight against evil and against complacency and fear. We must flee from evil and protect our kids.

    INTRODUCTION In the animal kingdom, the fight-or-flight response involves stress. Animals are inclined to fight or flee impending dangers such as predators and environmental stressors. For humans, the response is based upon an infinite number of factors, from fears to friends, from habits to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational