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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Love The Brethren Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 29, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 21,008 views

    The Christian way of life or walking in the light involves not only fellowship with God & with the brethren (1:5-7), consciousness & confession of sin (1:8-10), obedience by imitation of Christ (2:1-6). Walking in the light also requires love of the breth

    1 JOHN 2: 7-11 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] LOVE THE BRETHREN [Romans 13:8-10] "I just love that hat!" "Man, I really love the old-fashioned kind of baked beans!" “But, Mom, don’t you realize that Tim and I love each other?" Words, like coins, can be in circulation for such a long ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Psalm Of The King

    Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Oct 30, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 20,511 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
     | 7,775 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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    Beyond The Call Of Duty

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 5, 2012
     | 8,895 views

    A sermon challenging Christians to greater selfless sacrifice.

    “Beyond the Call of Duty” Luke 17:10 So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do. *GRAY, ROSS FRANKLIN – WWII Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Is Forgiving Series

    Contributed by David Mcbeath on Feb 2, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,020 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

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    Training In The Wilderness Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 6, 2012
    based on 86 ratings
     | 37,401 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
     | 6,895 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

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    The Ups And Downs Of Life Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Feb 10, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,036 views

    Live is a mixed bag.

    Intro: 1. One wrote, "Life on planet earth has its ups and downs; its pleasures and pains. This is illustrated clearly in Gen. 21. Sarah giving birth to Isaac was a tremendous high; but then, a cloud settled over the household, as Sarah watched Ishmael mock her son. As a result she insisted that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Baptism Says-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 16, 2012
     | 3,361 views

    2 of 2. John’s public baptism revealed/secured Jesus’ significance. This is a springboard to understanding Christian public baptism. But What does baptism reveal? Baptism says that...

    WHAT BAPTISM SAYS-II—Luke 3:21-23 Significance of Baptism Attention: Do Not Talk To My Parrot Mrs. Lingle’s dishwasher quit working, so she called a repairman. He couldn't accommodate her with an evening appointment, &, since she had to go to work the next day, she told him: "I'll ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Messiah On Trial Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,937 views

    Once we have honestly and objectively examined the truth about Jesus we can only come to one conclusion: He is who He said He was, the Son of God.

    Messiah On Trial Text: Matt. 26:57-68 Introduction 1. Illustration: When C.S. Lewis came to Oxford University he was an atheist. He had lost his mother at nine and the rest of his life was spent in boarding schools. But had no use or belief in God. But while at Oxford he met a man who became his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Dudgeons And Demons Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 16, 2012
     | 5,828 views

    A study of the Gospel of Mark 5: 1 – 20

    Mark 5: 1 – 20 Dudgeons And Demons Then they came to the other side of the sea, to the country of the Gadarenes. 2 And when He had come out of the boat, immediately there met Him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit, 3 who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no one could bind ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Heavenly Minded Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 16, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,847 views

    If you truly want a new life, seek things above, slay things below, and shed things that divide.

    When I was growing up, I used to love watching the old Candid Camera shows, in which the producers set up a hidden camera and caught people doing the goofiest things. In one episode, an actor on a busy sidewalk began looking at the ground. He walked around a bit with his eyes glued to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    I Am The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Mar 19, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,338 views

    He stands with us when evil tries to attack us.  He directs our thoughts and guides our actions.  We just need to choose to follow His directions.

    I Am, the Good Shepherd Date: March 18, 2012 Scripture: John 10:11-15, 18 Introduction As you may know by personal experience, most of us go through an identity crisis of sorts at some point in our lives. For some reason, when we get to this particular stage in life many of us become unsure as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Intentional Ministry Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 15, 2012
     | 10,672 views

    If we want to minister like Jesus we must be intentional, unconditional and relational.

    There’s a story about a local fitness center, which 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 15, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,551 views

    Fourth of a seven week series on the "I Am" sayings of Jesus.

    This week, more than two dozen people were arrested in connection with a $325 million counterfeit ring that was attempting to import knockoffs from China and Taiwan through a port in New Jersey. Among the fake items were counterfeit Nike shoes, Ugg boots, and Louis Vuitton, Coach and Gucci ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist