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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Ready To Suffer Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,746 views

    If we want to be ready to suffer for Christ, we must arm ourselves with His attitude, choose to abandon our sin, expect abuse, and anticipate God's approval.

    Recently, I read about a fictitious manual for Peace Corp volunteers headed for South America. It offers advice on how to handle a chance encounter with an anaconda (a large type of boa constrictor). The advice comes under the heading, “What to Do If Attacked by an Anaconda”: #1) If ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Finish Well Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 22, 2011
     | 6,632 views

    If we want to finish well, then we must love deeply. That means we must pursue reconciliation, reach out to strangers, and serve each other with the gifts and strength God abundantly and extravagantly provides to every believer.

    There has been a lot of talk about the end of the world lately. Harold Camping is still predicting the end of the world on October 21, 2011, even though his predictions about the rapture of the church did not come true on May 21, 2011. Others are saying that the end of the world will come on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    "Oh Wow!"

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 21, 2013
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    The miracle at the Wedding in Cana of Galilee happened in part to save-the-day, but primarily so that Christ would be glorified and people would believe in him as the Son of God and Savior of the world.

    Title: “Oh wow! Text: John 2:1-11 Thesis: The miracle at the wedding at Cana of Galilee happened in part to save the day, but primarily so that Christ would be glorified and people would believe in him as the Son of God. The Second Sunday after Epiphany: The Season of Epiphany is a period ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Godliness With Contentment Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 6, 2011
    based on 48 ratings
     | 27,471 views

    What will godliness plus contentment do for us? 1- Godliness plus contentment will bring great gain 2- Godliness plus contentment will avoid harmful desires 3- Godliness plus contentment will keep us faithful

    INTRO.- What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever done in life? Let’s say the hardest physical thing. Work an 80 hour week? That’s just about 12 hours a day. Well, 84 hours in 7 days. Did you ever do that? That would be hard no matter what kind of work you were doing. Let ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Beautiful Exchange

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 25, 2011
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     | 13,217 views

    Jesus gave His life to save us. Now He offers us His attitude to transform us.

    There once was a sculptor who was working hard with his hammer and chisel on a large block of marble. A little boy who was watching him saw nothing more than large and small pieces of stones falling away left and right. He had no idea what was happening. But when the boy returned to the studio a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    When You Are Tempted Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 6, 2011
    based on 85 ratings
     | 33,414 views

    What must we do when tempted? What can we do? 1- When tempted - don’t blame God 2- When tempted - do blame yourself 3- When tempted - do look up

    INTRO.- ILL.- Thomas Edison was once asked how he resisted temptations. He said, “Never have any. I don’t have time.” I love his idea of escaping the temptation to do evil. Keep busy doing good. If your life is filled with doing good you will no have time or thought for doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Secret Of Happiness

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 11, 2012
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    Psalm 1. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (A). Principles of happiness (verse 1) (1). Right Decision (verse 1 (2). Right direction (Verse 2) (3). Right Desire (verse 2b (B). Profile of happiness (1). Planted. (vs 3a) (2). Fruitful (vs 3b) (3). Un-withered (vs 3c) (4). Prosperous (vs 3d) (C). Picture of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The End Of All Kingdoms- Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 7, 2014
     | 3,013 views

    It is all about the kingdoms in existence before and during the birth of Jesus Christ on the earth

    THE END OF ALL KINGDOMS- PART 2 This is THE TRUMPETER, a medium dedicated to warning and informing God's people. Its also the period we are looking at the world events and amazing facts about the last days, as already foretold in the Word of God. In today's episode, we are going to conclude ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Walking With God Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016
     | 11,736 views

    If there is one thing to summarize the message of 2 John, it’s walking with God. 2 John teaches us how to walk with Jesus and he’s does it in 300 words. And if we will take what John says and do it, we’ll experience "a joy that's complete."

    Walking with God Hannah Kaufold tells the story of signing up to lead a pilgrimage across northern Spain to visit the remains of one of Jesus’ BFFs: St. James. It was 500 miles long. She thought she was signing up for this cool adventure where she got to talk about Jesus and go for a long ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why Am I Here? Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 16, 2014
     | 8,025 views

    Sarah, the wife of William Winchester, lived a bizarre life - an illustration of building without a purpose.

    “Getting A Clue: Why Am I Here?” Eph. 2:1-10 & Is. 43:1-7 Talk about bizarre! Sarah was the wife of William Winchester, the only son of Oliver Winchester, the founder and owner of the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. Sarah and William had a daughter who died shortly after birth in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus Our Hope Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 27, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,037 views

    A sermon for Advent 1 on the theme of hope.

    Advent 1 – Jesus Our Hope – November 27, 2011 - Luke 1:26-38 This Sunday marks the beginning of Advent, the four weeks leading up to Christmas day. Advent is a time to reflect on the reality of the Incarnation, that to us a child is born, and a son is given. One who will be called ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Prayer For The Church

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 21, 2015
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     | 7,200 views

    The church and our nation don't seem to be in a good spot and need much prayer. The church in Ephesus was in a similar spot and Paul knew that they needed prayer desperately. Have we been focusing on praying for the church in our nation?

    Opening illustration: A friend told me about a neighbor who years ago spent most of his spare time planting trees. The man seldom watered the young trees because he thought that too much watering spoiled them. (He came from the “no pain, no gain” school of plant care.) Pampered trees, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Not The Brightest Bulb In The Room?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 26, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,522 views

    The people God chooses may be flawed, but we are living, breathing examples of the grace and scope of God's power.

    Title: Not the Smartest Bulb in the Room? Text: Mark 1:14-20 (I Corinthians 1:24-31) Thesis: The people Jesus chooses may be flawed, but we are living, breathing examples of the grace and scope of God’s power. Introduction… This morning we read from Mark 1:16-20 about how Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Promise Of Pentecost

    Contributed by David Swinney on Jun 2, 2010
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     | 9,128 views

    Jesus promised that his disciples would receive Power when the Holy Spirit came upon them.

    The Promise of Pentecost Acts 1: 1 – 8 The forty days between the resurrection of Jesus and his ascension to the right hand of the Father must have been strange days indeed. They began with the disciples behind locked doors in an upper room in Jerusalem, hiding, we may assume, for fear of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Iron Man - The Learning Curve Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 7, 2010
    based on 65 ratings
     | 28,903 views

    It's not enough to just go to church. Christians need to be there for each other to sharpen the iron that God has placed within us.

    OPEN: I love superheroes. My mom once told of the times I’d go out into the yard with a bath towel tied around my neck and would “fly” around the yard. And when I was a kid I read comic books about superheroes, watched TV shows and cartoons and went to the movies to watch them ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ