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  • Hugh W. Davidson avatar

    The Good Samaritan Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 16, 2009
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     | 18,703 views

    The story of love coming from an unexpected source.

    The Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 We’ll read the passage a little later but turn to Luke 10:25-27. Do you like rules? For the most part I think rules are good for keeping other people in line but most of us only like them when they work to our advantage. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Actions Make All The Difference

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on May 16, 2013
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     | 10,217 views

    Expounding on Psalm 119:29-37, Pastor Jonathan talks about the importance of our actions matching our testimony in sharing our faith with others.

    It’s Thanksgiving Weekend and a couple of days ago we gathered with our family and friends and we thanked God for all that He has provided for us, the family that was sitting around the table, and certainly the food that was provided for us. We thanked Him for all He has done for us in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Oneness In Marriage Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 19, 2013
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     | 6,744 views

    1) Observation of Oneness (1 Corinthians 7:1), 2) Qualification of Oneness (1 Corinthians 7:2), 3) Obligation of Oneness (1 Corinthians 7:3-5), 4) Expectation of Oneness (1 Corinthians 7:6-9)

    1 Corinthians 7:1. [7:1] Now concerning the matters about which you wrote: "It is good for a man not to have sexual relations with a woman." [2] But because of the temptation to sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife and each woman her own husband. [3] The husband should ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Follow The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Grady Henley on Nov 4, 2011
     | 6,044 views

    Follow the Leading of the Spirit

    Lesson 03 of the Followers Me Lead by The Spirit Grady Henley Gen. 24:1-22. Key Verse: 1 Tim 3:14 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly: 1 Tim 3:15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transmitting A Legacy Of Righteousness-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 7, 2011
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    2 of 2. Genesis records the path of transmission of a legacy of righteousness. We must transmit a legacy of righteousness to our progeny. But How are we to transmit such a legacy? A device for transmitting a legacy of righteousness is my...

    TRANSMITTING A LEGACY OF RIGHTEOUSNESS—II —Genesis 4:26—5:1-32 Genesis records the path of transmission of a legacy of righteousness. We must transmit a legacy of righteousness to our progeny. How are we to transmit a legacy of righteousness to our progeny? 4 devices for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sharing God's News With Others Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2012
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     | 7,836 views

    Phillip in Acts is a good example of early church evangelism.

    Sharing God’s News with Others Series: BREAKOUT – God on the Move through the Book of Acts Brad Bailey – May 6, 2012 Intro Wherever you are on your process of knowing God…there have been some significant people who helped you along the way. God was doing a work within ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Signs Of Divine Judgment

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 24, 2010
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     | 7,586 views

    1) The Past signs of Divine Judgment (2 Peter 3:5-7), 2) The Present signs of Divine Judgment (2 Peter 3:10), 3) The Future signs of Divine Judgment (2 Peter 3:12-13)

    Of the many stories this summer on the environment, one that has continued to draw attention is the story of the University of East Anglia’s Climatic Research Unit. The interaction and hiding of findings of the unit became known as climategate. The Oxburgh Inquiry was supposed to review the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Wisdom’s Warning Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 12, 2010
     | 17,029 views

    In the call of wisdom, we can see: 1) Wisdom’s Cry 2) Wisdom’s Warning & 3) Wisdom’s Punishments & Rewards

    Proverbs 1:20-33 "Wisdom’s Warning" Everton Community Church. Sunday, June 13 2010 Stephen Hawking, the biggest brain among the big brains of physics, took the star turn here for the recent World Science Festival. That he is now spending several weeks at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Lord’s Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 10, 2013
     | 8,894 views

    A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 44 verses 1 through 28

    Isaiah 44: 1 – 28 The Lord’s “Yet hear now, O Jacob My servant, and Israel whom I have chosen. 2 Thus says the LORD who made you and formed you from the womb, who will help you: ‘Fear not, O Jacob My servant; And you, Jeshurun, whom I have chosen. 3 For I will pour water on ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Established Thru Jesus’ Birth-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 30, 2013
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    2 of 3. Paul discloses the importance of Jesus’ birth. Jesus’ birth is of utmost importance to the Christian. But Why? Jesus’ birth is significant in that it...

    ESTABLISHED THRU JESUS’ BIRTH-II—Philippians 2:1-13 Need: The TV short ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ was released in 1965. In the movie, there is another scene at the very end which, since I’ve been saved, always brings tears to my eyes... Its the final scene when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Will Be Done Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 10, 2013
     | 4,174 views

    We are continuing our discussion of the Lord's Prayer, looking at "Your Will Be Done".

    Intro Today we are continuing in our series “Soul Matters… Shaping our Souls in the light of The Lord’s Prayer.” Emmet Fox called it the Great Prayer, and declared that.. The Lord’s Prayer is “compact formula for the development of the soul.” Lets read ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    One Day Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 15, 2012
     | 11,314 views

    Jesus – The One Man revealed to us the One Thing through His One Cry and fulfilled the One Mission to bless us with the One Thing. The One Thing which he treasured the most was His personal relationship with “Abba” Father. His willingness to give that up

    Series: One Thing Last week I shared a movie scene from the movie “City Slickers” in this scene in the movie we have one old cowboy and a city slicker who are discussing what is the main focus of life. In other words “What is the meaning of life?” and the old cowboy holds his finger up and says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Out With The Bad - In With The Good Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,429 views

    A study of Isaiah chapter 22 verses 1 through 25

    Isaiah 22: 1 – 25 Out With The Bad - In With The Good 1 The burden against the Valley of Vision. What ails you now, that you have all gone up to the housetops, 2 You who are full of noise, a tumultuous city, a joyous city? Your slain men are not slain with the sword, nor dead in battle. 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Sweet Smell Of Victory

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Nov 18, 2011
    based on 24 ratings
     | 46,604 views

    When you were born again, you were born to win. And God’s plan for you is perpetual victory.

    Introduction I want to talk to you today about victory. The title of the message: “The Sweet Smell of Victory.” Let me give you some good news—some good news: When you were born again, you were born to win. And, God’s plan for you is perpetual victory. Look in chapter 2, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Laziness Vs Diligence Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 5, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 27,191 views

    Thesis: The writers of this ancient wisdom literature inspired by God try to convey the message to us of “Don’t be lazy be diligent!” In other words “Make a commitment to work hard at being all God wants you to be!”

    Series: Practical Proverbs Thesis: The primary message of Proverbs is “Get wisdom or act and look like a fool!” Sermon 1 & 2: Wise vs foolish We learned that wisdom is God given not manmade but foolishness is manmade not God given. We learned that wisdom is given by God to us so that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational