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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Grave Robber Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 6, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,009 views

    He is the God who can make your impossible possible!

    Grave Robber Text: John 11:17-44 Introduction 1. For nearly thirty years, the One who had crafted the universe with His voice crafted furniture with His hands. And He was good at what He did ”no crooked table legs ever came out of the carpenter’s shop in Nazareth. But Jesus was more ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Goal Setting Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 31, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 41,638 views

    This sermon deals with the importance of setting goals. It is a revision of the sermon material given to us in Rick Warren's Transformation series as our church went through the series. I highly recommend the series for your church.

    Most of this material was done by Rick Warren in the 50 Days Of Transformation Series. I reworked some of the material and eliminated a lot because of the length of the sermon. We used the material to kick off a church campaign for growth. Welcome to 50 Days of Transformation as we continue The ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    What’s So Great About God?-4 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 21, 2015
     | 3,383 views

    4 of 6. Peter recalled some basic justifications for the church's glorifying God. Blood-bought believers are justified in their glorifying/pointing to God. But why?...WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD? God is Great because He offers...

    WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD?-IV—1Peter 1:3-12 Attention: What’s so great about Florida/Carrabelle? Many people come to Florida & Carrabelle, FL to Escape the cold, looking for milder climes...or maybe ‘The easy life,’ Retirement, Escape from the ‘rat race.’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Belong To One Another Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 18, 2015
     | 6,742 views

    Gifts of the Holy Spirit - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). We Share the Same Confession (vs 1-3) (2). We Serve the Same God (vs 4-6) (3). We seek to build the Same Body (vs 7-13) (4). We Share the Same Baptism (vs 14-20) (5). We need each other (vs 21-25) (6). We Affect Each Other (vs 26-31) SERMON BODY: Ill: • A man from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    7 Great Lies In The Church Today

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 11, 2014
     | 8,231 views

    We are entering into perilous times as believers and need to be aware of the season & dangers that are clear and present.

    7 Great Lies in the Church Today Nov. 17, 2013 Introduction A Video from Youtube on Atheist Mega-Churches. 1 On Sunday, gathering like this happened in San Diego, Nashville, NY, & other US cities. a Trying to raise $800,000 to start congregations all over the world. b 2 Thessalonians 2:3 (NASB) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Anointing By Mary At Simon’s Feast Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 24, 2019
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     | 19,319 views

    What would your plans be if you knew you had only six days to live? Jesus took time to visit dear friends and fellowship with them. Their home was in the city of Bethany, and there Mary, Martha and their brother Lazarus were included in a feast given in honor of Jesus.

    HARMONY OF THE GOSPELS November 7, 2007 DATE: TUESDAY OF CHRIST’S LAST WEEK ON EARTH LOCATION: BETHANY Title: Anointing By Mary at Simon’s Feast SCRIPTURE: Matthew 26:6-13 (FOCAL PASSAGE); Mark 14.39; INTRODUCTION What would your plans be if you knew you had only six days to live? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Enemy Of My Enemy Is My Friend Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 24, 2017
     | 10,441 views

    A study of the Gospel of John 7: 25 – 53

    John 7: 25 – 53 The Enemy of My Enemy Is My Friend 25 Now some of them from Jerusalem said, “Is this not He whom they seek to kill? 26 But look! He speaks boldly, and they say nothing to Him. Do the rulers know indeed that this is truly the Christ? 27 However, we know where this Man is from; but ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Staying On The Road Of Sexual Purity

    Contributed by Bob Boerman on Jul 13, 2017
     | 6,424 views

    This sermon deals with singleness and sexuality and how spouses can help each other from jumping into sexual immorality.

    The Church in a Messy World Staying on the Road of Sexual Purity 1 Corinthians 7:1-9 July 9th, 2017 Introduction: The last time we met we worked our way through the end of 1st Corinthians 6 in which Paul began teach on sexual purity. Some don’t like to hear sermons on sex. Preach a sermon or two on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Let's Go Traveling! Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 25, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,297 views

    1. The Road of Sin and Death 2. The Crossroad of God's Grace 3. Walking In Christ through His Holy Spirit

    Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10 Theme: Let's Go Traveling! 1. The Road of Sin and Death 2. The Crossroad of God's Grace 3. Walking in Christ through His Holy Spirit INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father, from Jesus Christ our Savior and from the Holy Spirit who cleanses ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Life For All Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 29, 2017
     | 5,459 views

    The difference in the 1) Effectiveness (Romans 5:15), 2) Extent (Romans 5:16), 3) Efficacy (Romans 5:17), 4) Essence (Romans 5:18–19), and 5) Energy (Romans 5:20–21) between the works of Adam vs. Christ.

    In the world of sports, most sports today are seasonal. We wait for the warmer weather for field sports. But in an effort to transcend the unpredictability of weather, more and more sports are being played on turf instead of grass. Although they have the ability to not flood, don’t need fertilizer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Cold Call Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 10, 2017
     | 9,105 views

    A study of the Gospel of John 12: 20 –50

    John 12: 20 –50 Cold Call 20 Now there were certain Greeks among those who came up to worship at the feast. 21 Then they came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and asked him, saying, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” 22 Philip came and told Andrew, and in turn Andrew and Philip told Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Strength To Stand-8 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 16, 2017
     | 5,174 views

    8 of 11. Paul closes his direction to the Ephesian church by encouraging them to find their strength in the Lord. But where or how can God's people find the strength to stand victorious? God’s people acquire strength to stand victorious thru a distinct...

    STRENGTH To STAND-VIII—Ephesians 6:10-20 Attention: A charter boat was returning to the dock with a huge marlin that was much bigger & heavier than the fisherman who caught it. Another fisherman had just netted a bucket of mullet & was on his way to the cleaning shed, when he walked by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Minds - It's Renewal Time!

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 17, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 16,842 views

    This message is centered on how the LORD wants to renew our minds - 1. Our thoughts dictate our lives 2. Our minds are Spiritual Battlefields 3. A Renewed Mind is the Key to a Transformed Life

    Scripture: Romans 12:1-8 (cf. verse 2); Psalms 124 Theme: Our Minds - It's Renewal Time! This message is centered on how the LORD wants to renew our minds - 1. Our thoughts dictate our lives 2. Our minds are Spiritual Battlefields 3. A Renewed Mind is the Key to a Transformed ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Lamb's Tale

    Contributed by James Hickman on Dec 23, 2015
     | 3,928 views

    A story sermon designed to present the meaning of Christmas in a fresh way.

    The sun was beginning to peer over the mountains near Bethlehem. Soon, its warmth would overcome the chill of the night. Still, it was too early for breakfast. No one wanted to stumble around in the dark. When Nathan began to sing, they would know it was safe to begin eating. For now, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Horizons

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 3, 2016
     | 21,000 views

    1) A New Trail (Isaiah 43:16–17), 2) A New Thought (Isaiah 43:18), 3) A New Thing(Isaiah 43: 19a), and 4) A New Tender (Isaiah 43:19b-21)

    Have you ever gone on a journey not knowing where exactly you would end up? When Lisa and I went on our honeymoon, we left home with a general vicinity in mind, but the route and ultimate destination was to be determined. All we knew is that we loved each other, we were going together and we would ...read more

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    Denomination: Other