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  • Steve Greene avatar

    Family Values - Week 7 Series

    Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 31, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,131 views

    Thousands of year ago, God put in place 10 key values that can make a difference in the life of every family. The Ten Commandments have stood the test of time. Discover how these important values apply to every single person, every married couple, and every family regardless of size or makeup.

    Today’s message contains content that may not be appropriate for younger children. So, if you prefer they not be in the sanctuary, now would be a good time to take them to Next Gen. If you were approaching a ramp to the Interstate, but you were unsure if it was an on-ramp or an off-ramp, would ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    You Are Named Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 1, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,158 views

    This chapter just seems to be a list of names – it is not. The naming of all the people who returned is a reminder that God cares for His people no matter what situation we are in, because we are always named.

    Message Ezra 2:1-70 You Are Named If you are a visitor here today we have only just started a sermon series which is called Jexit. And you are thinking, “Well that is a bit of a strange name … Jexit. But the name comes from the word Brexit where Britain is trying to leave the European ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Present Suffering And Future Glory Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 3, 2019
     | 7,084 views

    The hurt of present suffering is far outweighed by the hope of future glory

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All Things Work Together Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 3, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,631 views

    God’s purpose is bigger than my problems

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get That Monkey Off Your Back

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 8, 2019
     | 7,723 views

    Used as a New Year’s sermon, but can be used any time of year about dealing with things that are weighing us down.

    Get That Monkey Off Your Back Used as a New Year’s sermon, but can be used any time of year about dealing with things that are weighing us down. Chuck Sligh January 6, 2019 [PROP: As large a stuffed monkey as can be found; several, if available.] Inspired by a sermon by Sam Mata at Shoreline ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Step Back Unbeliever

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 11, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,560 views

    When God goes to the trouble and tells you He's going to do something, “Receive that word, stand on that word, hold fast to that word and above all else, believe that Word!”

    STEP BACK UNBELIEVER! Illus. By sermon central staff The story goes, a lady said My husband, Michael, and I were at a restaurant with his boss, a rather stern older man. When Michael began a tale, which I was sure he had told before, I gave him a kick under the table. There was no response, so I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    For: Life - What A Beautiful Choice Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Feb 12, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,320 views

    INTRODUCTION: Video: To Value Life = 1:57 (Found and purchased from Sermon Spice)

    As we continue in our series explaining what we are FOR as a church we come to a very important and sometimes controversial subject. As a church we are FOR: LIFE. We wanted to talk about this because we believe it is a subject that is dear to our Lord and so must be to us as His followers. But I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Men Standing Firm Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 1, 2016
    based on 20 ratings
     | 23,894 views

    How was Titus going to "straighten out what had been left unfinished" in Crete? It was an evil land and he was only one man. How did God expect him to do such a daunting task?

    How many of you have ever heard of a television show called “This Old House” (the majority raised their hands). It is a popular home improvement show that is now in its 36th season – that’s 36 years it’s been on TV. It’s popular because people are intrigued with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Joseph And Mary – A Story Of Love Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 9, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,015 views

    Christmas is the confirmation that your life matters to God and that He loves you more deeply than you will ever know.

    Back when Mary and I were teaching high school students at our church in Albuquerque, I came across a Christmas quiz that we used to give to the kids each year. Since then I’ve also used it with adults and found they often don’t do a whole lot better than the kids did. That’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thirsting For God

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 14, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 17,406 views

    If you seek God, He will find you!

    THIRSTING FOR GOD PSLAMS 63 Live Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Please rate this sermon! In the first few pages of the Biblical narrative we learn that sin separates humanity from God. Even though humanity was created in the image of God, after the Fall, humankind was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First Of All, So Then, Therefore

    Contributed by Troy Borst on May 17, 2016
     | 5,353 views

    May we be encouraged today by the Words of the Apostle Peter: FIRST OF ALL in whatever we do be holy and godly SO THEN we wait in God’s patience so that others may come to know Him THEREFORE be on guard while we wait and remain faithful

    “FIRST OF ALL, SO THEN, THEREFORE” 2 PETER 3:1-18 #2Peter3 INTRODUCTION… Letters Back and Forth (p) Written letters can be a powerful tool of communication. I remember when I went to college that a friend of mine and I kept in contact via letters. We both graduated from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Abandoned Church Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 22, 2016
    based on 9 ratings
     | 34,450 views

    A sermon examining the danger of abandoning the Lord and His work.

    The Abandoned Church Haggai 1:1-5 A certain church recently sold their building to a real estate developer and moved into a smaller location in another area. On the online news article there were dozens of comments from people complaining about the church's decision to sell. People were blasting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Exodus -Part 11- Rules,we Don't Need No Rules! Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on May 23, 2016
     | 5,665 views

    Part 11, a look at the 10 commandments and their role in the life of a believer

    Exodus – The story of God’s presence Part 11 “Rules- we don’t need no rules” Exodus 20:1-20:21 John 3:16-18 John 14:15-22 Matthew 5 Colossians 2 Romans 7 In a scene from Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid Butch – Paul Newman is about to have a fight with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Plan For The Future Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 6, 2016
     | 8,750 views

    What the church ought to be now and in the future

    Good morning, church! We start back into our series through the New Testament book of Titus called “Grow, Church, Grow!” As we get ready to hear from God’s word, take your Bibles and turn to Titus 2:1-8. Sometimes I wonder what Central Park Church of Christ will look ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Victorious Faith Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 7, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,063 views

    By faith overcome anger, fear, and the world.

    Tony Campolo tells the story of a town where all the residents are ducks. Every Sunday the ducks waddle out of their houses and waddle down Main Street to their church. They waddle into the sanctuary and squat in their proper pews. The duck choir waddles in and takes its place, and then the duck ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free