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  • Perry Greene avatar

    My Father And Your Father Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 3, 2013
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     | 12,770 views

    Jesus teaches us to address God as OUR Father. This is a matter of Identity; Relationship; and Personal Touch

    1. The Growth of Dads Mark Twain said, "When I was a boy of 14 my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much the old man learned in 7 years." The same idea comes across as we look at God. The longer we are in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sister, You Can Make It Happen

    Contributed by Rev Oke Omezi on Apr 11, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,365 views

    The role of a woman in initiating the marriage process.

    SISTER, YOU CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN Prov 18:22 Ruth 3:1-11 With modernization and the women having more voice in society, many are contesting the truth in the assertion and our practice that it is the man who must approach the woman or raise the issue of marriage with the pastor first, and not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Power Of Forgiveness In Kingdom Living Series

    Contributed by James Snyder on May 6, 2013
     | 4,766 views

    Daily forgiveness frees me from the spiritual debris cluttering my life and prohibiting me from clearly seen Christ in my present situation and living in his power.

    A brother comes up to me and mentions the fact that my brakes are making a noise and I probably need to get new brake pads. A few days later he pointed out that my front wheel rotors were badly worn and needed to be replaced. What is the proper response to such criticism? “You should not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    What To Do When You're Tired Of Serving The Lord

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 7, 2013
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     | 20,842 views

    A look at why we get tired of serving God and His reactions to the "pity parties" that we throw ourselves.

    [This is a long outline with a lot of points and is therefore probably more suited to a Wednesday evening study.] "I DON'T WANNA!": There are times in the Christian journey when we get tired of serving the Lord and we throw a pity party. - Jeremiah 20:14-18. - We whine and complain and fuss and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living With Purpose

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,883 views

    What we have is given to us, they are not ours. We are given what we can handle by God's sovereign will. We are all different, designed to be that way. We are to invest what we have been given. Our focus is on doing our best, not in comparing or compe

    Beginning from Chapter 24 (p.9), Jesus started to talk about the “signs of the end times”. • He will return one day, but just before He does, what can we expect to see. The disciples asked Him in 24:3. • Jesus went on describe the signs of the end times. Until 24:36 He ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Sowing And Reaping

    Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Feb 15, 2013
     | 8,335 views

    God is not mock, whatever a man soweth that shall he reap.

    It was overcast; the sun had now just peeked above the horizon bathing the sea in bright yellow light. Mr. Bostic sat on the balcony of his 5 million dollar mansion that overlooked the eastern seaboard and watched as the sun took its time to extricate itself from the confines of the ocean. It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Grace At Work 14 - Pastor Teacher Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 16, 2013
     | 3,884 views

    Why combine the two terms, pastor and teacher into one category? What is the primary roll of the pastor and how is it to be accomplished? The Bible details high standards for those who would be elders or overseers in the church, who can meet these stand

    Dakota Community Church February 17, 2013 Grace at Work - 14 Pastor Teacher The fourth and final gift listed in our passage is the gift of pastor-teacher. Ephesians 4:11-13 11 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    "The Crucifixion" Series

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 19, 2013
     | 8,316 views

    A sermon about what Christ did on the Cross.

    Mark 15:25-39 "24 Hours that Changed the World: The Crucifixion" We tend to sometimes forget that the Crucifixion was the ultimate form of torture, and it has never been equaled. It was a terrifying death. Seneca said that if you knew there was a likelihood you would be arrested and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Thou Shalt Call His Name Jesus

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Dec 6, 2012
    based on 17 ratings
     | 20,525 views

    Names tell a story, a message about the story the name Jesus tells.

    Thou Shalt Call His Name Jesus Mt 1:21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. 1. Names tell a story 2. The name above all names. 3. Calling on the name of the Lord. 4. His people, their sins. 1. Names tell a story In ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fresh Fire: Presence, Prayers & Power Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 11, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,135 views

    Each of us is different. But every single one of us is designed to be empowered by The Holy Spirit. If you feel like your not operating properly, if you are always saying to yourself “there must be more to the Christian life than this” than maybe the pr

    Fresh Fire: Presence, Prayers & Power Do you like gadgets? I love gadgets. I think it is safe to say that if you took away my Computers, iPod, iPad and iPhone for a day I would find it difficult to survive without going crazy. The ability to communicate is important to me. The other day our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Church Divided, Denominated, Disobedient!

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 12, 2013
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,783 views

    God’s word calls the church to high standards. Division and denominationalism should be unacceptable based on what the Bible clearly teaches.

    What makes a certain food your favorite food? 1. You like its taste. 2. It satisfies your hunger. 3. It has all the vitamines and nutrients that you need for good health. What makes a certain church right for you? 1. You like its taste. 2. It satisfies your spiritual hunger. 3. It has all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mentoring Potential Leaders

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jan 20, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,609 views

    Having mature persons investing in one’s life will pay huge dividends in a person’s development. Emerging leaders have a lot to learn from seasoned veterans. It is important to take the initiative to build long lasting relationships with those that can im

    Mentoring Potential Leaders Mentoring has been defined as a process of an integrated approach to advising, coaching, and nurturing others with a focus on creating a viable relationship to enhance an individual’s personal growth and development. The following factors can help to determine ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Monte Brown avatar

    From A Flame To A Dying Ember Series

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 25, 2013
     | 6,124 views

    The series of messages on End Times for Today will take the words from Revelation chapter by chapter and reveal the blessings that are promised within these pages.

    Prelude As we continue our series of messages on “End Time Prophecy” we enter into the second chapter of Revelation which starts out with a letter to the seven churches in Asia Minor. Consider this that these letters can be viewed three different ways. 1. They can be viewed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prophet And The Potter

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 27, 2013
     | 8,985 views

    A sermon for those who need a second chance at life.

    “The Prophet and the Potter” Jeremiah 18:1-6 Jeremiah 18:6 O house of Israel, cannot I do with you as this potter? saith the LORD. Behold, as the clay is in the potter's hand, so are ye in mine hand, O house of Israel. The spiritual history of the nation of Israel is cyclic in nature. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Predestination?? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 1, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,404 views

    This is the tenth message in a series over Romans 6-11. The series examines how we now live under God's grace. This message examines the doctrine of predestination.

    Introduction: There are certain topics known as “hot button topics.” These can be defined as a controversial subject or issue that is likely to arouse strong emotions. In the church the subject of predestination can be classified as one of these. In fact, predestination has prompted ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ