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  • Brian Bill avatar

    Putting Faith Over Family Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 6, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,963 views

    Family is foundational but following Christ must come first.

    Putting Faith Over Family Luke 14:25-27 Rev. Brian Bill 6/6/10 The Bridger Wilderness Area in Wyoming is one of the most pristine areas for hiking in the United States (besides Wisconsin). A number of years ago hikers were asked to fill out comment cards. Here are some actual comments… * ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Intentional Grandparenting Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 26, 2020
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,105 views

    Before passing on, make sure you pass it on by leaving a legacy because when grandparents are intentional, they will make a grand impact on the next generation.

    When Jeanne Calmert turned 120 years-old, she was asked to describe her vision for the future. She replied, “Very brief.” When a reporter asked what she liked best about being so old, she answered: “Well, there’s no peer pressure!” That reminds me of an elderly man who was filling out an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Fight - Rejoice!

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 23, 2020
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    Paul writes his letter to the Philippian believers for several reasons, one of which was to break up a fight between two sisters in the church...

    Paul writes his letter to the Philippian believers for several reasons, one of which was to break up a fight between two sisters in the church. According to the Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy, fighting among people is usually over a piece of land. Tolstoy wrote of a man who was told he could own ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Godly Stewardship Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 31, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,848 views

    This is the final key to unlocking the door to revival in our lives and in the church. But it is the least used key in the Body of Christ because it’s the hardest to pick up and use in the lock.

    Key 7 to Revival – Sermon 7 “Godly Stewardship” Summary of the other 6 sermons in the series the 7 keys to Revival. Prayer and Fasting, Taming the Tongue, Unity in the Community, Reverence for Communion, Authentic Worship, and Teamwork. Opening Video Illustration: Shindlers List Oskar Shindler ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Avoiding The Blame Game Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 25, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 27,805 views

    Don't play the blame game; own it by name and avoid the shame.

    Avoiding the Blame Game Genesis 2-4 Rev. Brian Bill 4/25/10 Drama: “The Jerry Stringer Show” Do you know what the most popular game is in the entire world? Could it be Facebook’s Farmville with 82 million active users? Halo? Super Mario Brothers 3? Monopoly, which is sold ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    God’s Proposal For New Life Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 5, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
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    God has told the followers of Christ to put on their new uniform. He told us how to put off the old self through the power of Jesus’ death & then to keep our eyes on Jesus. Here we find God’s new clothing for each Christian who participates with Him in

    COLOSSIANS 3: 12-17 GOD’S PROPOSAL FOR NEW LIFE Before Ken Robinson became a pastor he served as a police officer. He said people treated him differently when he was in uniform that when he was off duty and wearing plain clothes. Something about the badge and the “blues” gained him instant ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resurrection: A Theology Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 23, 2011
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     | 5,931 views

    In Mark 16:1-7, we see 1) The Grief (Mark 16:1–3) and 2) The Glory (Mark 16:4–7) of God the Father’s Resurrection of God the Son bringing "A Theology of Hope"

    There are many different reasons by people come to corporate worship on Easter Sunday. For some, they are dragged by their parents or spouses. Some come to have questions answered, others to just find out what the whole thing is about. There are some that come out of genuine reverence and worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Know If Your Drifting - If So - Return To Your First Love! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 13, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,156 views

    The church is being called on by the Holy Spirit to return to its first love! That first love is the Lord Jesus and it requires a change of direction on our part as Christians need to return to Him. Put Him in 1st place in their busy lives.

    Series: What is the Spirit saying to the church today? The expression, "what the Spirit says to the churches" occurs in each of the seven letters to the particular churches in the book of Revelation. In these letters, Christ reminds these churches that he sees what is going on in their churches. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Error Message

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 27, 2009
     | 4,470 views

    The Word contains many warnings that we must watch our life and doctrine closely.

    Error Message TCF Sermon April 19, 2009 Anyone who has used a computer has seen something like this. It’s called an error message. Error messages usually come at the most inopportune times – just when you don’t need such distractions. There are all kinds of error messages, related to almost ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Struggling With Sin Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 15, 2019
     | 4,142 views

    The 1) Relational Struggle (Galatians 5:20b-21a) and 2) Personal Struggle (Galatians 5:21b) with sin.

    If you are a fan of classic, dry humor, then you probably know Bob Newhart. There is a skit where he’s a Psychiatrist and a patient comes in. After he explains the billing process, she explains her problem. After listening, he replies that he wants to say just two words. I want you to take them out ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    Hosea And The Atonement

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Apr 1, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,350 views

    The picture of the atonement in Hosea 3:4.

    Hosea and the atonement. Hosea 3:4 The excesses of the carnival of Christmas and New Year are over and now the period of abstinence has begun. This period is leading up to Christianity’s most holy day, Easter, is the 40-day period called Lent, when pledges are made to give up everything from ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Finding Security And Significance Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2020
     | 6,173 views

    A ministry mindset in marriage means serving your spouse.

    If you’re married, are you in the crazy cycle right now? Actually, this can be more like a selfishness spiral where unmet needs turn into unbridled nastiness. Many can relate to comedian George Burns who said, “I was married by a judge. I should have asked for a jury.” Rodney Dangerfield, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Cornelius' Vision Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 6, 2017
     | 16,937 views

    Luke views the visit of Peter to the House of Cornelius, with such importance that he goes into the minute details and then repeats the story in Chapter 11. Indeed, it was the most significant event that we have witnessed thus far. The future course....

    By: Tom Lowe Title: Cornelius' Vision (10:1-8) Scripture (Acts 10:1-8) 1 There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band, 2 A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Turansky avatar

    Hold It Together - Genesis 1:6-20 Series

    Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 23, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,637 views

    The problem is we don’t know what to worship just by looking at the scriptures. Some people mistake that to be worship creation itself. Some people worship creation instead of the Creator. They misunderstand the message.

    We’re studying the book of Genesis and we start, of course, with Genesis 1 which is creation. Last week we looked at God created the heavens and the earth. We looked at day one where God created light. One of the things we said is here’s what happens when you start to look at creation. There is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • George Barton avatar

    How An Individual Can Help To Keep And Develop Unity In A Family, A Church

    Contributed by George Barton on Jul 4, 2006
     | 4,473 views

    Uses Scripture texts to expalin the value of unity in a church, a family, and a group.

    HOW AN INDIVIDUAL CAN HELP TO KEEP AND DEVELOP UNITY IN A FAMILY, A CHURCH, OR A GROUP A. RECOGNIZE THE PURPOSE & VALUE OF UNITY AND THE HARM OF DISUNITY. (John 17:20 NIV) "My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, (John 17:21 NIV) that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist