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  • Paul Norwood avatar

    What Brings You To The Cross?

    Contributed by Paul Norwood on Sep 21, 2015
     | 4,657 views

    A thought-provoking look at why we are present for worship on Sunday mornings.

    “What Brings You To the Cross?” Text: Ephesians 2:14-18 I. Welcome II. Introduction Our theme of “Spiritually Clean in 2015” demands that we return frequently to the cross. I want us to spend some time this morning at Calvary reflecting on the crucifixion of our Savior. But, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sharing A Discovery Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 2, 2012
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     | 5,408 views

    Andrew and Philip encounter Jesus and catch a glimpse of who he is and of what God is doing. They share their discovery with family and friends and thus become an example of sharing our faith with others. Though they do not fully understand, still they ch

    John 1:43-51 “Sharing a Discovery” INTRODUCTION According to statistics Christianity is the world’s largest religion. Christians number 2.1 billion people, or approximately 33% of the world’s population. I realize that this is probably an exaggerated figure. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Embracing Encouragement

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Feb 23, 2012
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     | 7,453 views

    Encouragement is vital for our survival - through it we help others to love and good works. It's the responsibility of every believer to encourage and it's an urgent need because there is more and more of a need of encouragement in this evil days.

    In 1995 twin girls Kyrie and Brielle were born prematurely. Weighing only 2 pounds each, they were watched over very carefully each in their respective incubators. Kyrie began putting on weight immediately, but Brielle struggled - she cried and cried leaving her gasping and blue faced. They wrapped ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Fisherman’s Guide To Good Shepherding Series

    Contributed by Wayne Presnell on Dec 8, 2012
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     | 7,535 views

    A seasoned pastor shares insight with his "fellow elders."

    Peter knew... he just knew... after it was all said and done… after Jesus had risen from the dead, after his cowardly betrayal… Peter just knew... he was out. He not "the Rock" or the leader he imagined. What was he going to do now? Well a man has to earn a living… so he went back to what he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 11: How To Accomplish A Big Hard Scary Job

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 2, 2012
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     | 1,841 views

    God will help you accomplish what He has given you to do.

    Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 11: How To Accomplish A Big Hard Scary Job September 30, 2012 A. SIZE UP BIG JOBS WITH A BIG OVERALL PERSPECTIVE: JOSHUA 10:16-43 1. Why big jobs defeat us? a. We¡¦re scared of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Pray For Your Friends

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Apr 30, 2011
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     | 6,660 views

    Do you ever catch yourself praying and wonder if what you are asking is even close to what God wants? I’ve wondered that a lot. I’ll be praying for someone to be healed of arthritis and think, ‘Maybe God doesn’t want to heal them yet. Maybe there’s som

    Do you ever catch yourself praying and wonder if what you are asking is even close to what God wants? I’ve wondered that a lot. I’ll be praying for someone to be healed of arthritis and think, ‘Maybe God doesn’t want to heal them yet. Maybe there’s some bigger plan ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian And Tithing Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 26, 2019
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     | 3,770 views

    Alms spoken of in this section of God’s word covers a multitude of things, but means in general “giving or an act of charity” which means anything that we give to relieve spiritual or physical needs, can be considered alms.

    The Christian and Tithing Matthew 6:1-4 Alms spoken of in this section of God’s word covers a multitude of things, but means in general “giving or an act of charity” which means anything that we give to relieve spiritual or physical needs, can be considered alms. I. The Disciple and His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    What Will You Do With Christ Child? Christmas!

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 20, 2019
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     | 11,121 views

    This sermon looks at the motives of four different Christmas characters of why they came to Christ and what they went away with once they left. The characters are the shepherds, the soldiers, King Herod and the Magi.

    What Will You Do With The Christ Child? Mathew 1:18-2:1-12 Luke 2:4-18 12/22/2019 Let’s see what type of groups we are made up of this morning. Suppose you went to a restaurant and ordered something, but when they brought the dish to you, it was not made the way you had ordered it. How ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Not Condemned

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 11, 2021
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     | 3,501 views

    What is the way to life? Why do some reject it? Is their motive logical or emotional? Purpose: Let’s understand the significance of faith in Christ. Plan: Let’s look at condemnation and salvation in John 3:14-21.

    Prelude What is the way to life? Why do some reject it? Is their motive logical or emotional? Purpose: Let’s understand the significance of faith in Christ. Plan: Let’s look at condemnation and salvation in John 3:14-21. John 3:14 The Exalted Cross As we read John 3:14 “as Moses lifted up the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love And Lust Have Different Agendas Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 16, 2016
     | 4,658 views

    Love, Lust, Motives, Power

    Love Like You Mean It – Love and Lust Have Different Agendas 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 (pg. 800) February 21, 2016 Introduction: Proverbs 4:23 is a scripture we should absolutely commit to memory...even more than that, we should embed it in our souls... “Above all else guard your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Touched By God To Touch Others For God

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 29, 2013
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     | 4,234 views

    The justification we receive from God motivates us to bless others.

    Touched By God to Touch Others For God Romans 5:9-11 This is now the 5th Blessing associated with Justification. “We have now received reconciliation” Reconciliation. ‒ Noun and Verb form used 13x in NT. ‒ “a change in relationship” ‒ formerly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Attitude Problem

    Contributed by Theresa Ratliff on Mar 25, 2013
     | 4,938 views

    Basedon Acts 2:1-21, this sermon talks about how our attitude about the Holy Spirit affects our ability to let the Spirit work in our lives.

    I know many of you won’t want to admit it, but I bet there are passages in the Bible that you don’t particularly care for. Not because they cut too deep or because you don’t understand them, but simply because they don’t excite you. Well, I have a confession to make. When I ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Enough Already Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 4, 2012
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     | 9,902 views

    A study of the book of Judges 8: 1 – 35

    Judges 8: 1 – 35 Enough Already Now the men of Ephraim said to him, “Why have you done this to us by not calling us when you went to fight with the Midianites?” And they reprimanded him sharply. 2 So he said to them, “What have I done now in comparison with you? Is not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Weightless Faith

    Contributed by Trae Durden on Dec 5, 2014
     | 3,999 views

    We hear Jesus say “My yoke is easy, My burden is light” (Mt. 11:30). And we choose to run with that “easy” life! We love to forget that He also said, ““If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me” (Mt. 16:24)

    Weightless Faith Philippians 3:17-21 Is the Christian life only about avoiding wrong? Is an “Avoidance” lifestyle all that God expects of us or is there more? Like bringing Glory to God in faith by taking action! Serving others! We hear Jesus say “My yoke is easy, My burden is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Wallace avatar

    Discerning God's Will Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Sep 20, 2021
     | 3,217 views

    Since doing God's will, obeying Him, is central to His blessing, how do we find God's will. Ruth 3 and 4 provide some concrete answers.

    How many of you are familiar with the children’s game, “Red Light, Green Light!” How many of you played it as a child? As I was considering our passage for this morning, Ruth 3, for the first time in many years my memory of having played this game as a young child came to mind. If you’re not ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church