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  • Adam Profitt avatar

    The Three R's Of Revival

    Contributed by Adam Profitt on Jan 27, 2009
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     | 9,227 views

    I used this as a follow-up to scheduled revival services in our church. It talks about what true revival is and how we can see it. I got the three R’s from Greg Laurie’s devotional a few weeks ago.

    The Three R’s of Revival We’ve just come through Revival services recently… We have “Revivals” several times a year… Other churches have “Revivals”… We hear a lot about needing a revival… Sometimes churches call their meetings a “revival effort”… If we look at the world around us, or even at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Steady As She Goes Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,693 views

    Unwaveringly keep the faith.

    STEADY AS SHE GOES Revelation 2.8-11 S: Suffering C: Faithfulness Th: God Speaks to the Church Pr: UNWAVERINGLY KEEP THE FAITH. CV: We will passionately pursue full devotion to Jesus Christ. I. THE CORRESPONDENT II. THE CHURCH III. THE COMMENDATION IV. THE COMMAND V. THE COUNSEL PA: How is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Cleveland avatar

    Jesus Died That We Might Live

    Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Feb 8, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 18,109 views

    The Good Shepherd Laid Down His Life for the Sheep.

    John 10. In March of 2004 a group of people on an expedition in Israel came up to a cave, and discovered the mangled body of a man dressed as a shepherd. His half-eaten body was lying across the mouth of the cave, and as they were examining things they began to hear the bleating of sheep inside the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Loving God

    Contributed by Larry East on Feb 13, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,434 views

    This sermon shows that true love for God is more than words; it takes actions.

    Loving God During the month of February, we’ve been talking about love. Two weeks ago, we talked about the fact that real love is not passion, but real love is a promise and a commitment. And we saw that kind of real love between a husband and wife through the story of Hosea, who loved his wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Be Strong - How To Win Over Temptation Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 9, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,830 views

    Be realistic (being honest about it), responsible (understand you have the power to choose right), ready (be on your guard), and refocused on the goodness of God, and we will find the strength to overcome temptation.

    Today I want to talk about man’s oldest problem – temptation; it goes back all the way to Adam. • We all face it. Even when you know what is right to do, it is difficult to say “No.” • Oscar Wilde once said, “I can withstand anything except temptation.” • People say the only way to get rid of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Lost & Found Department

    Contributed by John Perry on Apr 18, 2010
     | 5,691 views

    Anyone who has every own something has also known the experience of losing something. Losing something may not be a big deal, most times you can get another one, unless of course when you lose God!

    Bunbury Sun pm 18/04/10 “The lost & found department” Intro: *** After moving to Wollongong back in 1992 after being there for a few weeks we thought we’d drive up to Sydney for the day to visit our close friends. We went OK until we came to the outskirts of Sydney. Having never ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    For Better Or Worse

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Apr 25, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,173 views

    We vneed to be reminded that we are to worship God during all times, not just when things are tough.

    For Better or Worse Scripture: Psalm 34:1 Date: 25 April 2010 Purpose: Worship God during all times, not just when things are tough. “For better or worse, for richer or for poorer in sickness and in health, forsaking all ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    On The Sixth Day Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 28, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,737 views

    This is the 4th sermon in our Genesis series. In this sermon we're looking specifically at what it means to be created in the image of God.

    Genesis (4) (On the Sixth Day) Text: Genesis 1:24-31 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now if you’ve been with us so far in our study of Genesis, you’ll remember that I said that Genesis lays the foundation for all of Scripture, and we’ve talked about how the first two verses show us ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Sabbath Day Controversy Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Apr 29, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,287 views

    This sermons aims to clarify the Christian’s relationship to the Sabbath Day.

    The Sabbath Day Controversy Text: Mark 2:23-28 Introduction: The last time we met we considered the criticism of the Pharisees and the disciples of John surrounding the issue if fasting. Now comes another criticism, this time surrounding the issue of the Sabbath Day. For many believers this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ascension Of Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,707 views

    The Ascension of Jesus Christ, and His commission to His disciples, is vitally important for today. Our life’s purpose as Christians and as the Church are found in the last words of Jesus before He leaves planet earth for a while.

    Sermon for CATM – May 2, 2010 – The Ascension of Jesus Christ Show “God’s Ipod” short film (Will be on Youtube by June Jesus is alive!!! Amen. He is here by His Holy Spirit. He is present to us. God has not abandoned us. Lives that touch Jesus are transformed. New purpose and self-respect is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    An Unusual Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 5, 2010
    based on 59 ratings
     | 37,736 views

    Leviticus is probably the most "boring" book of the Bible (even Jesus doesn’t quote from it), but in it’s pages are some of the powerful stories of forgiveness you’ll read.

    (This is the 2nd in a series dedicated to the most boring Scriptures in the Bible. At least… the things many people regard as boring) For some people, there’s nothing more boring than the tedious, almost unending regulations that God gave His people in Leviticus. In fact, when most people attempt ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Transference Of Spirits

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 7, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,421 views

    Saul tried to kill David by having him fight a battle with the Philistines.Thinking David would die, and no one would blame Saul. David used the same type of plan with Uriah. Coincidence? I don't think so. Sometimes we pick up bad ideas/attitudes from oth

    Transference of Spirits 2Sa 11:14 Now it came about in the morning that David wrote a letter to Joab, and sent [it] by the hand of Uriah. 2Sa 11:15 And he had written in the letter, saying, "Place Uriah in the front line of the fiercest battle and withdraw from him, so that he may be struck down ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Nichols avatar

    Little Children, Fathers, Young Men Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Feb 13, 2011
     | 8,151 views

    The 6th message in this series. John describes three levels of Spiritual Maturity and makes note that his letter is for everyone!

    TEXT: 1st John 2:12-14 TITLE: Little Children, Young Men, Fathers SERIES: Letters from John TOPIC: Spiritual growth OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, Jan 15, 2011 PROP.: John describes three levels of Spiritual maturity and makes note that his letter is for everyone! INTRODUCTION: Good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Welch avatar

    Stairway To Divine Fulness Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Feb 14, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,751 views

    17th in the series dealing with Paul's prayer for the Ephesians to be fill with the very fulness of God. I follow the obvious sequence of events revealed in the passage by the "so thats" leading up to that fulness.

    Ephesians Series #17 “Stairway to God’s Fullness” Part 1 Ephesians 3:14-19 I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-4 A. Paul blessed God for blessing us with every spiritual blessing 1:3-14 B. Paul prayed for their enlightenment 1:15-23 C. Paul detailed our resurrected life in Christ 2:1-10 D. Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Living In God's Presence

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 30,835 views

    You can live your life in God's presence knowing His will for every step of your life.

    February 20, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Deuteronomy 30:11-20 Subject: Living for God Title: Living in God’s Presence I have been speaking to you for the last three weeks about the presence of God and how you respond to His presence. The bible is full of references of people who encountered ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God