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  • Norayr Hajian avatar

    Freedom Through Self-Denial

    Contributed by Norayr Hajian on Apr 1, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 15,342 views

    On the one hand, Jesus says "deny yourself, take up your cross and follow me." On the other hand Jesus says "I have come that they may have life and have it to the full." The message explains how is self-denial is a life "to the fullest".

    Today we’re going to look at a topic that is very personal. The scripture is from Luke 9:23 “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” Just hearing these words is difficult. Putting them into practice seems utterly hopeless, unrealistic. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Wisest Investment

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,580 views

    The struggle with today’s passage is that on one hand Jesus is telling us the story of a ‘dishonest’ manager, and on the other hand, he wants us to learn from him. So today we will unfold the hidden treasure of wisdom from this parable and look at what he

    Please read the scripture first: Luke 16:1-13 Herman and Henrietta were touring their brand-new house, a house that Henrietta had paid for with her money, a fact of which she often reminded Herman. In each room of the house, she said to her husband, “Herman, if it were not for my money, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Makes A Church Bad? Frog In The Kettle Sardis Pt3 Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 14, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,073 views

    If we continue to OVERCOME and stay out of the Devil’s POTS and KETTLES we will be rewarded BIG TIME! And even if we die at Satan’s hands, Jesus’ hands will not only welcome us, but give us a crown to wear for eternity.

    “What Makes a Church Bad? Rev 3:1-6 FROG IN A KETTLE SARDIS This method is SLOW “Often, good works is the bridge over which good news runs.” Here are five commitments that make not just a good church, but moves it to being great for God: before I do, why don’t you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Greg Addison avatar

    A Call To Worship And Praise Series

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Jan 27, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 21,670 views

    Psalm 95 teaches us the importance of worship as a part of a chritian's devotional life. Worship is the first and highest priority. Therefore, it is the ksy to a successful prayer life.

    A Call to Worship and Praise Pslm 95 In this series, we are developing an understanding of the basic disciplines necessary to build a devotional life with the Lord. We have seen that the Bible teaches us three basic habits we must develop in order to have a truly vibrant devotional life. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Going Home

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 21, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 34,933 views

    This is a funeral service for an elderly gentleman who lived in another state at the time of his death. The family brought him "home" to be buried.

    I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live; and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. John 11:25 1. The Funeral is a universal custom. It is our attempt to: a. Remember b. Honor c. Offer Comfort d. Prepare 2. Funerals remind us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Builders

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 16, 2010
     | 9,415 views

    For Remembrance Sunday, honoring those who had died the previous year. Some dreams are deferred but not forgotten; we can prepare those who come after us to fulfill them. And the future of our church needs to share in the magnificence of its original dr

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC May 17, 1992 Today is Remembrance Day in the life of our church. We take a Sunday each year following Easter and remember in a special way those who of our worshipping congregation who have passed away since the previous Easter. In this way we hope ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Truth About Ruth - Part 1:journey To Destiny! Series

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Feb 26, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,513 views

    Ruth,the ancestor of Messiah demonstrates the God's grace, guidance, and goodness in taking bad situations and turning them into triumph radiating His Glory.

    The story of Ruth is well known by most Christians. It's a tale of crisis, suffering and sorrow. It's a tale of love, devotion and submission. It's a tale of loyalty, service and favor It's a tale of intrigue, plotting and scheming. It's a tale of hope, promise and redemption! it’s the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Come Into The Safe House

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 20, 2014
     | 3,778 views

    Ever face an iron earth and a brass heaven? The harness of time does not have to crush you... Grow and thrive in the storm.

    COME INTO THE SAFE HOUSE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We looked recently at WHEN TROUBLE TROUBLES YOU... as a powerful lesson. Proverbs 1:27 When your fear cometh as desolation, and your destruction cometh as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish cometh upon you. I. HAVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Here Is You Invitation Rsvp Quick

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 22, 2011
     | 3,872 views

    Come with Jesus to meet his father in Heaven.

    HERE IS YOU INVITATION RSVP QUICK Matthew 22 1And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said, 2The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, 3And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship According To God's Will Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 18, 2010
     | 3,556 views

    We must worship God as he wishes, not as we wish.

    Monday of 25th week in Course 20 Sept 2010 The Spirit of the Liturgy Try as we might, we cannot ever find Jesus “cutting a deal,” or negotiating the Truth. He seemed always to be spoiling for a confrontation with Sadducees–the crooks who ran worship–or Pharisees, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    In The Pierced Heart Of The Crucified Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 20, 2010
     | 3,124 views

    The essence of the Christian liturgy goes beyond the synagogue service and has as its essential feature universality of time, place and people.

    Feast of St. Cecilia Nov 22 2010 Spirit of the Liturgy On this Celebration of St. Cecilia’s Day, it is most fitting that the Book of Revelations opens up to us the vision of the Lamb on His throne. From heaven comes the voice of God–not thunder and lightning–but a sweet and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Richard Pfeil avatar

    Jesus Transformed People And Institutions Series

    Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 17, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,447 views

    Part 8 of 8 on Jesus preached during Lent with this message focusing on the transformative power in placing ones life in Jesus’ hands.

    Jesus Transformed People and Institutions Sunday, April 28, 2002 TEXT: Mark 11: 15-17 Last week we completed a series on Celebrating Jesus. As I looked over the whole series and pondered the things that really drew people to Jesus, there is one that I think was missing on the list. I find it very ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    "God Can Use Anything” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,772 views

    Through Daniel’s life we learn that it’s possible to stand for what is right even everything around you is wrong!

    OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO Daniel 1 & Isaiah 43.10 1. The TIMING of GOD is always perfect. a. God is never late. He’s never early. He’s always on time. b. And the life that you have, the times in which you live, are God’s perfect choice. c. We’re here, in this city, in this state, in this year, in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gregg Bitter avatar

    Join Zechariah’s Praise To The Lord

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,891 views

    Our Lord replaces fear with joy, changes doubt to faith, and welcomes our service that flows from faith in Jesus. Parts: A. The Lord has ransomed you from fear B. The Lord drives out your doubts with his word C. The Lord enables you to serve him with joy

    Text: Luke 1:68-75 Theme: Join Zechariah’s Praise to the Lord A. The Lord has ransomed you from fear B. The Lord drives out your doubts with his word C. The Lord enables you to serve him with joy Season: Christmas 2 Date: January 3, 2010 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #3 It Is Pretty Dark Out There? Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 3, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,685 views

    Let us study darkness and dark nights in the Bible. The darker the night the greater the light... we have hope beyond this dark Friday... Sunday is coming...

    #3 IT IS PRETTY DARK OUT THERE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part three of a 4 part lesson. I do this lesson in 2 parts. I conclude with part #5 Light/LAMP I use a SAND HOUR GLASS, as the sands of time, so are the DAYS OF OUR LIFES? There are four groups of people: 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God