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  • Travis Markes avatar

    Revival

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 22,385 views

    The United States of America needs revival for survival

    “Revival for Survival!” 2 Chronicles 7:11-20 I am interrupting my 4 week series in Luke 15 for this Sunday because I want to speak to you about the need for revival in America and in our church. America has seen amazing technological advancements during the past fifty years, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Danger Of Fair Weather Faith Series

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,241 views

    A sermon series on Job

    “God is Good..All the time!” “The Danger of Fair Weather Faith” Job 1:1-12 An elderly lady walked into the local Baptist Church. An usher recognized her as a newcomer and said, “Welcome, where would you like to sit?” She said, “On the front row, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can We Know When Jesus Will Return? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 31, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,622 views

    While there is no way to name a specific date, Jesus gave three clues as the general time when we should be looking for his return.

    INTRODUCTION A little boy came home from his first day in school. His mother met him and asked, “What did you learn today?” He replied, “Not enough, I guess. They want me to come back tomorrow.” In this message I hope you will learn the lesson something about the Second ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living It Out Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Sep 7, 2011
     | 4,359 views

    What exactly is mercy? How does it look in our lives? How do we express it towards others? Why is it that the merciful will be blessed?

    Living it Out - Matthew 5:7 - August 21, 2011 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #5 As we get started together this morning I’ll ask you to take your Bibles and turn with me, please, to the Gospel of Matthew. We’ll be reading Matthew 5:7 as we continue our ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The First Church And Our Church Series

    Contributed by Jon Earls on Apr 6, 2013
     | 6,715 views

    First in a series of sermons on the first half of the book of Acts

    I would like for you all to turn with me to Acts 29… Of course there is no Acts 29! Before we look at the beginning of Acts I want to look at the last two verses of Acts – chapter 28:30-31: 30 Then Paul dwelt two whole years in his own rented house, and received all who came to him, 31 ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    God Knows What He’s Doing

    Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Jul 17, 2012
    based on 18 ratings
     | 66,346 views

    "God Knows What He’s Doing" is a sermon based on the doxology of Paul recorded in Romans 11:33-36. It declares that God is worthy to be praised, because God knows what he’s doing, even when we do not.

    GOD KNOWS WHAT HE’S DOING Romans 11:33-36 There is a pattern in the New Testament Epistles of Paul. He begins by explaining doctrine and then exhorts to duty. This pattern reminds us that doctrine and duty go together in the Christian life. Christianity is not religious activism disconnected ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Uncomfortable Evangelism On Facebook Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 29, 2012
    based on 79 ratings
     | 21,407 views

    Paul taught us to be "versatile" in reaching out to people. But at times this can make us VERY uncomfortable. How can we make sure we share our faith with people who make us uncomfortable, and do it in such a way that we don’t betray our faith in Jesus?

    OPEN: A man named J. K. Johnston studied the Gospels and asked this question as he poured over Matthew, Mark, Luke and John: Where did Jesus meet people? According to his tabulations: · The Gospels recorded 132 contacts Jesus had with people o 6 were in the Temple. o 4 were in Synagogues. o 122 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Life Seems Scattered Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2012
     | 5,569 views

    Navigating life's difficult circumstances.

    When Life Seems Scattered Series: BREAKOUT – God on the Move through the Book of Acts Brad Bailey – April 29, 2012 Intro One thing we each have in our lives… is circumstances… things outside ourselves that effect the context we are in. Some circumstances we welcome… ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Change Your Story Change Your Life

    Contributed by Bishop M. Christopher Wilson on Aug 28, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 17,398 views

    As we move through our lives, moment by moment, day by day, on sub-conscious levels each of us is telling ourselves a story that is most of the time contraindicative to what God's will is for us.

    2Co 10:4-5 KJV (4) (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) (5) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    8 Words To Change Your Family: Honor Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 19, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,730 views

    It's always proper to honor your parents.

    8 Words to Change Your Family: Honor Ephesians 6:2 Rev. Brian Bill 6/19/11 That video reminds me of a quote attributed to Mark Twain: “When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty-one, I was astonished ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With Sin In The Camp Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Aug 19, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,515 views

    What I at first thought was a dry and boring book with no relevance to my life, turned out to be one of the most profound and exciting books in the bible, with full of application to my life! Learn how to make it through the "wilderness" of this life succ

    Dealing with Sin in the Camp Series: A Biblical Guide to Wilderness Survival September 11, 2011 Sin is a problem. In fact, it's a BIG problem in our day and age...but most of us don't even know it! Sin diminishes my potential, it destroys my life, it causes pain and sickness, it breaks up ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Why It's Easier For "Bad" People To Go To Heaven Than "Good" People Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 20, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,106 views

    The parable of the two sons and how they describe our life in relationship with the Father.

    INTRODUCTION If you’re currently looking for a job, you need to be careful when you fill out the application form. Here are some actual statements from job application forms. One person wrote, “I served as an assistant SORE manager.” When asked about his education, one applicant ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rejected Stone Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 20, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 53,770 views

    Uncovering four foundational truths about the character of God in Jesus' Parable of the Tenants and a corresponding personal lesson we can apply to our lives.

    INTRODUCTION The title of this message carries a double meaning. We’re going to learn that Jesus was not only the rejected SON; He was also the rejected STONE. A guy who was crossing the street to visit his neighbor. As he started to cross the street, a car was bearing down on him, so he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Invitation To The Royal Wedding Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 20, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,046 views

    The parable about how the Jews rejected Jesus offers a spiritual application for us as well.

    INTRODUCTION Everybody loves a wedding. A little girl was attending her first wedding with her mom. She was in awe at the decorations, candles and music. She was thrilled when the bride came walking down the aisle dressed in a flowing wedding gown. She leaned over and asked, “Mom, why is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trust Is Taking The Next Step Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 24, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,318 views

    We trust God to supply our every need as we take the next step.

    Title: Trust Is Taking the Next Step Part III Text: I Kings 17:8-16 (16:29-33 and 17:1-7) Thesis: We can trust God to supply our every need as we take the next step of faith. The Back-story: God had sent the Prophet Elijah to let King Ahab in on what was about to befall him and the nation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational