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  • David Scudder avatar

    Warnings From Heaven Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,780 views

    What can we do to get our priorities back in line? Studying the book of Revelation is one solution. This book gives us life’s big picture that will put all of life’s problems into their proper perspective.

    Purpose: To show that warnings of coming judgment are demonstrations of God’s grace. Aim: I want the listener to serve God energetically since judgment is imminent. INTRODUCTION: It is SO easy to let life get out of focus. Life is filled with necessary things that need doing. There are bills to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Living On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Apr 22, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,011 views

    Part of a lengthy series I am doing in the book of Philippians.

    HOW TO BE A CHRISTIAN AND STILL ENJOY LIFE LIVING ON PURPOSE Sunday April 13, 2008 Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:21 Intro. A. How do you think you are living your life today, on purpose or by default? If you had to give me an answer I am pretty sure all of would say that we are living ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    What Harold Camping Missed

    Contributed by Timothy Craver on May 31, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,165 views

    This Sermon was written as a response to Harold Camping's prophecy that the world would end on May 21, 2011.

    Well friends, we’ve spent the last few weeks looking at 1 Peter. It’s been both challenging and uplifting. We’ll continue in that letter next week, but for this week, I thought we’d take some time out to discuss an issue that has been talked about a lot lately. Unless ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    History Series

    Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Sep 24, 2013
     | 6,856 views

    What were the Israelites Chosen for? What are we chosen for? This sermon reveals the heart of God drawing people to himself through his people

    HISTORY I have 30 minutes to tell you the HISTORY of the World. - 30 Minutes to reveal to you the Will of God - 30 minutes to tell you what YOUR purpose in life is Here we go! 1. In the beginning God created the world. And it was Good! Notice: He started with the Universe - not just the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Calling Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 11, 2013
     | 7,773 views

    Here we read of the calling of some of the first disciples. The call of Jesus is a call to FOLLOW HIM.

    The Calling of Jesus Brad Bailey - September 8, 2013 Intro football season officially started this past week... it unleashes the energy of fans. Lives that have been in slumber seem to awaken. What it means to be a "fan" really bears a breadth of intensity...default fan... the weekend fan... the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Psalm Of The King

    Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Oct 30, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 20,564 views

    "The Psalm of the King" is an exposition of Psalm 2, a Royal Psalm that declares Jesus reigns over heaven and earth. Psalm 2 declares the unimpeachable authority of Jesus Christ in four movements.

    THE PSALM OF THE KING Psalm 2 Psalm 2 is closely connected to Psalm 1. Both Jewish and Christian traditions indicate they were once considered one psalm. The two are separate psalms in our Bibles. Yet they stand together as the introduction to the Psalms. In a real sense, these two psalms seem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Foolish Verse Wise Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 4, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,802 views

    The primary message of Proverbs is “Get wisdom or act and look like a fool!”

    Practical Proverbs Opening Illustration: A Riddle: Who am I? What is more valuable than gold or silver? What has the power to make our life fulfilling? What can assist us to achieve our God given destinies? What insight can make me financially fit? What force is able to restore and maintain ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Party Crasher Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 26, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,593 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 7 verses 36 to 50

    Luke 7: 36 – 50 Party Crasher 36 Then one of the Pharisees asked Him to eat with him. And He went to the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to eat. 37 And behold, a woman in the city who was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at the table in the Pharisee’s house, brought an ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Quest For Integrity Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Jan 30, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,234 views

    Paul writes that we are "Christ's Ambassadors." That is a high and holy calling and to do that well the way we live must mesh with what we believe. We can live with integrity as we let our "yes" be our "yes" and our "no" be our "no." Are you a person o

    The Quest For Integrity - Matthew 5:33-37 - January 29, 2012 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #15 I’ve always been fascinated by history and by those things that have gone before. Because of that, there are many places in this world that I would like to see; many ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Christmas Is Forgiving Series

    Contributed by David Mcbeath on Feb 2, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,057 views

    During the Christmas Seaon feelings inevitably get hurt. Learn how to forgive those who have hurt you. Series: Christmas is For-Giving Message: Christmas is For-Giving Topics: Forgiveness, Pain, Hurt, Joseph, Peter, Jesus, Grace, Blessing, Prayer T

    Series: Christmas is For-Giving Message: Christmas is For-Giving Topics: Forgiveness, Pain, Hurt, Joseph, Peter, Jesus, Grace, Blessing, Prayer Text: Genesis 45:1-3, 14-15 Date: January 8, 2011 Pastor: David McBeath (Based on an outline from lifechurch-tv.) INTRODUCTION Today we begin a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Training In The Wilderness Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 6, 2012
    based on 86 ratings
     | 37,431 views

    I Kings 17 is a litany of the events that shaped and prepared Elijah for his greatest challenge (facing the prophets of Baal on Mt. Carmel). How did God use these circumstances to train Elijah... and how does God use events in our lives to train us?

    OPEN: A junior high music teacher had just organized a band in her school. The principal was so proud of the music teacher's efforts that without consulting her, he decided that the band should give a concert for the entire school. The music teacher wasn't so sure her young musicians were ready ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In Good Hands! Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 7, 2012
     | 6,918 views

    We will never answer every question regarding God’s calling and election and man’s free will, but how we respond to God is very important. As we grapple with these deep truths, we must remember the greatest response is to trust Him and surrender ourselves

    In Good Hands! Romans 9:19-29 Romans 9 may have raised more questions than answers for you. You’re not alone in this. Even the Apostle Peter, when referring to inspired Scripture written by the Apostle Paul, recognized that his weighty words were sometimes difficult to comprehend in 2 Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Learn To Sabbath

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 9, 2014
     | 4,538 views

    Work and overscheduling is something that can absolutely take every thought captive and every moment hostage... when that happens, we have a problem that needs a solution. Rest is God's solution for us.

    SEVEN: LEARN TO SABBATH EXODUS 20:8-11 VIDEO: TOP 10 COUNTDOWN ILLUSTRATION…newsonrelevantscience.blogspot.com/2011/07/united-states-of-workaholics-10-telling.html The United States of Workaholics: 10 Telling Stats You Should Know #1 Thirty-four percent of American adults don't take their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love Your Enemies!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 11, 2014
     | 4,587 views

    Love Your Enemies! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMONOUTLINE: • THREE MISTAKES THE JEWISH LEADERS MADE; • Mistake #1: They qualified God’s law. • Mistake #2: They omitted God’s law. • Mistake #3: They added to God’s law. • THREE TRUTHS THAT JESUS EMPHASISED: • Fact #1: Love is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • David Owens avatar

    Wholly Devoted Knees Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 12, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,115 views

    In this final lesson in the series, we learn that wholly devoted knees kneel in submission and prayer to God.

    Introduction: A. Today we are completing our Wholly Devoted Series. 1. I hope you have found this series to be challenging and enriching! 2. We have been exploring how to be wholly devoted to God with all that we are and all that we have. 3. One last time, let’s review the two verses that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ