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  • Greg Carr avatar

    Unbinding Lazarus

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Jan 27, 2013
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     | 20,839 views

    Jesus said something really important after he raised Lazarus from the grave. He said, "Take the grave clothes off him and let him go." Has God raised you to life only for you to be weighed down by the grave clothes?

    PRAY Lord God and Father, open our eyes so we can see Your truth. Open our ears so w can hear Your voice. Open our mind so we can understand Your Word. And open our heart so we may receive all that You want me to receive. AMEN There are many things that stand out to me in regards to Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Do You See

    Contributed by Robert Donato on Jan 31, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,353 views

    Lost people matter to God, and they had better matter to us!

    What Do You See? A fitness center was offering $1,000 to anyone who could demonstrate that they were stronger than the owner of the place. Here’s how it worked. This muscle man would squeeze a lemon until all the juice ran into a glass, and then hand the lemon to the next challenger. Anyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    “didn’t You Use To Be Samson?”

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 31, 2013
     | 5,424 views

    Because he hasn’t dealt with his problems, they’re going to come up again, and this time they are going to destroy him.

    Judges 16:16-30 Pastor Allan Kircher Shell point Baptist church • The story/Samson really could be titled • “Didn’t you use to be Samson?” • It’s the story/man/reached/pinnacle/career • accomplished everything a man would want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abraham's Final Test Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Feb 1, 2013
     | 6,299 views

    God asked Abraham to sacrifice it all. Would he?

    Show the video “What defines you?” In the video we just watched this statement was made. “What you love most will define who you are, what you become, and what you do with your life.” Paul is quoted in the video as declaring, “I once thought these things were ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Promise Of Pentecost

    Contributed by David Swinney on Jun 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,313 views

    Jesus promised that his disciples would receive Power when the Holy Spirit came upon them.

    The Promise of Pentecost Acts 1: 1 – 8 The forty days between the resurrection of Jesus and his ascension to the right hand of the Father must have been strange days indeed. They began with the disciples behind locked doors in an upper room in Jerusalem, hiding, we may assume, for fear of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Glorious Bride Series

    Contributed by David Swinney on Jun 2, 2010
     | 6,410 views

    The church is the body of Christ, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way, because we are his bride.

    The Glorious Bride Ephesians 1: 15 – 23 Sometimes I think we don’t think often enough about that first week of creation described for us in the early chapters of Genesis. We kind of breeze by it, as if we’re in a hurry to get past the wonder of the creation itself, and even the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Laying Down The Law Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,377 views

    God lays down the law because He konws what we need to experience blessing in life.

    “Law & Order: SPU – Laying Down the Law” Ex. 19:1-25; Ps. 19:7-13 Their teenager, with a brand-spanking new drivers’ license, is asking to use the car at night for the first time – and to pick up several friends to go to the mall. So mom and dad lay down the law, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What The Gospel Demands Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 27, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,755 views

    This is the first in a series of sermons adapted from David Platt's "Radical" Series.

    What the Gospel Demands Text: Luke 14:25-34 This morning I want to talk to ya’ll about something that the Lord has been laying on my heart for some time, it’s just that I didn’t have a clear picture of it. And I think that it’s pertinent and relevant, and very important ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Clean Feet

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 1, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,765 views

    Lessons we can learn from the actions of Christ at the Last Supper.

    CLEAN FEETJohn 13:1-17INTRODUCTIONA. This morning we look in on an Intimate setting of Jesus’ last hours with His disciples.1. The Time of The Ages had come.a. Jesus’ hour had arrived.(John 2:4 KJV)  Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Built Upon A Living Stone Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 4, 2010
     | 6,116 views

    God brings us into his church to be built into something that will proclaim his glory to the world, his mighty acts in the way we live together.

    Picture a team of stonemasons, preparing to build a great temple; perhaps it’s the replacement for Solomon’s temple that was destroyed by the armies of Babylon. They pick up all the stones that look the right shape to fit into the wall of a building and put them in a pile, ready to use ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Unlikely Vessel’s

    Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on Jul 5, 2010
    based on 164 ratings
     | 20,408 views

    Who is my neighbor?

    Please note, I appreciate the ratings but if you can not rate them positive please don’t rate them at all. “Father, I am your servant, willing and desiring to be used to bless your people.” Christianity begins with grace, and then grace follows us throughout our Christian experience. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Circumstances Changed Character's Concepts Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jul 6, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,299 views

    Naomi undergoes a changed perspective.

    RUTH 1:20-22 CIRCUMSTANCES CHANGED CHARACTER’S CONCEPTS I. CHANGE: RUTH 1:20 A. Concepts. B. Character. C. Continuum. II. CIRCUMSTANCES: RUTH 1:21 A. Comparative. B. Charging. C. Constructive. III. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Leaning For The Tape

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,269 views

    A sermon on the importance of finishing strong in our CHristian walk.

    LEANING FOR THE TAPE II Timothy 4:6-8 I. INTRO 1. This morning I’d like to share with you excerpts of two life stories. 2. Listen closely and see if you can realize the similarities. Failed in business 22 Ran for Legislature--defeated 23 Again failed in business 24 Elected to Legislature ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Adhesive Gifts

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 8, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,822 views

    The Holy Spirit's purpose for spiritual gifts is to edify and unify the church.

    Title: Adhesive Gifts Text: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Truth: The Holy Spirit’s purpose for spiritual gifts is to edify and unify the church. Aim: To use their spiritual gift to edify and unify the church. INTRODUCTION My pastor friend (Steve H.) was telling me about two men in his church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sixteen Signs Of A True Believer Part 7 Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 10, 2010
     | 3,954 views

    Sermon 11 in the series, "Things that Accompany Salvation." These sermons focus on the Apostle John's evidences of genuine faith as expressed in 1 John. This sermon: The Compatibility Test. Am I hearing the message from God in the messages of men?

    Series: Things That Accompany Salvation Hebrews 6:9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. Message 11: Sixteen Signs of a True Believer (Part VII) (2 Cor. 13:5; 1 Jn. 4:1-6) 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist