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  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Extravagant Giving

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 5, 2015
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     | 13,426 views

    The stories of the two widows provide for us to understand and practice the spiritual discipline of giving. We serve a giving God, we are transformed through giving and giving brings balance and harmony in our lives.

    Scripture: Mark 12:38--44; 1 Kings 17:8-16 and Hebrews 9:24-28 Subject: Giving - Extravagant Giving Proposition: The two widows stories show us how to be extravagant givers. INTRO: Greetings in the name of our LORD and Savior Jesus Christ! This morning, November 8th is a special day ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    You Dirty Rats Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 5, 2015
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     | 11,233 views

    A study of the book of 1 Samuel 6: 1 – 21

    1 Samuel 6: 1 – 21 You Dirty Rats 1 Now the ark of the LORD was in the country of the Philistines seven months. 2 And the Philistines called for the priests and the diviners, saying, “What shall we do with the ark of the LORD? Tell us how we should send it to its place.” 3 So ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Powerful Short Prayers Part 1 Series

    Contributed by David Diyanni on Nov 8, 2015
     | 11,716 views

    A sermon series on the power of a short prayer.

    Poweful Short Prayers that Were Answered Pt 1 Introduction A. I have been wanting to do a sermon series on prayer. But I was hesitant, because anytime you talk about prayer, people immediately feel bad, and often will say, “I don’t pray enough.” There are certain topics that if ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    The Once And Future King

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 9, 2015
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     | 4,481 views

    64% of this parable is devoted to Christ asking Christians to give an account for their lives! Christ highlights the great sin of doing nothing -- 35% is devoted to the negligent servant. God help American Christians at the Judgment!

    THE ONCE & FUTURE KING [The Great Sin of Doing Nothing] Luke 19:11-27 INTRODUCTION A. DEMONSTRATION: LIFE IS LIKE BROWNIES 1. My wife makes the best brownies. I’m going to give away these brownies to those who got the slips of paper. Please come up and get them. 2. Imagine this pan of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Come And Die: What Does It Mean To Follow Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 13, 2015
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     | 10,924 views

    The aim of this lesson is to recap what we have covered so far (in this series) about Jesus' identity and mission, and then to explain what Jesus demands of those who want to follow him.

    Scripture Today is the seventh and final week of a seven-week series of messages based on a book that is titled Christianity Explored by Rico Tice and Barry Cooper, out of England. In this series of sermons we have been exploring Christianity by looking primarily at The Gospel of Mark. Let us ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Song Of The Sea

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 10, 2015
     | 9,146 views

    The song of Moses - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: God's victory is announced (vs 1-5), God's weapons are described (vs 6- 10), God's character is extolled (vs 11-16a). God's promises are fulfilled (vs 16b-18). SERMON BODY: Ill: • It was the late American pastor and author Donald Barnhouse; • Who stunned his ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Miracle Of Joseph Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 2, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,120 views

    Matthew shares with us the miracle story of Joseph - a young man who 1. Possessed a Spirit of Compassion 2. Possessed a Spirit of Openness 3. Cultivated a life of Obedience

    Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25 and Isaiah 7:10-17 Theme: 4th Advent - Joseph Matthew shares with us the story of Joseph - a young man who 1. Possessed a Spirit of Compassion 2. Possessed a Spirit of Openness 3. Cultivated a life of Obedience INTRO: Grace and peace from God our ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Putting Faith Into Action!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 4, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,023 views

    Putting Faith Into Action - James chapter 5 verse 1-20. - Sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Priorities (vs 1-6) (2). Patience (vs 7-12) (3). Prayer (vs 13-18). (4). Personal Concerns (vs 19-20). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Definitions matter. • Do you know what these words mean? • ABDICATE: • To give up all hope of ever having a flat ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Heart Talk - The Tongue Reveals The Heart Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 12, 2016
     | 16,877 views

    This is the final sermon in the SPEAK LIFE series. Transforming our speech begins by transforming our hearts. Our speech problems are really a heart problem.

    Introduction: A. Let’s begin by talking about dandelions. 1. How many of you love dandelions in your lawn? a. How many of you distain dandelions in your lawn? b. Look at that…we are even a divided nation when it comes to dandelions? 2. When it comes to a dandelion, the key to its survival is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Truth Resuscitated Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 25, 2016
     | 5,166 views

    A foundational message for this series, to establish the essential nature of truth

    (precede with video bumper intro - "Landings") If you watch gymnastics, you know how important the ending is; the landing. An athlete can go through the whole routine flawlessly, and then comes the landing. If she “sticks it,” the crowd goes crazy. If she waivers, everyone groans. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Good For Nothing? Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 25, 2016
     | 6,494 views

    A message that examines the role of good works for those who are saved by grace

    Are you good enough? You might want to think that through. You might want to because we’re talking about your eternity here. You also might want to because you never know when someone’s going to do a man on the street interview and ask you that question… (video about being ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Shock And Awe Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 26, 2016
     | 7,642 views

    Considering the wonders of God, and the resulting sense of awe, is the foundation for our response of worship to Him

    Football season! Cold nights. Hot chocolates in the stands. Cider donuts from Edward’s Orchard. Sunday afternoon armchair quarterbacking. Some people get pretty caught up in all of it. Have you ever noticed the way that every stadium is put together, no matter what the sport, the stands ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Leave It All On The Field Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 26, 2016
     | 5,446 views

    The focus of worship is God and what He wants. This sermon drives that point home to end this series.

    I hope this series on worship has been helpful over the past month. At least it may have helped put you in the mood for football season! I’ve been pretty upfront about the goal here – to get us out of the armchair, and onto the field – not on Thanksgiving afternoon, necessarily, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rebels In The Pews Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 15, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,077 views

    At first glance the book of Numbers reads a bit like an operations manual. It’s got numbers of soldiers, lists of names, and a bit of repetition. Tucked between those lists and numbers are some stories of real people, dealing with real issues of faith!

    BETWEEN THE NUMBERS REBELS IN THE PEWS Numbers 14:1-16 INTRODUCTION -When George HW Bush was President he banned broccoli on Air Force One which made national headlines. -When asked about it he said, “I do not like broccoli and I haven't liked it since I was a little kid and my mother made ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christmas According To Mark Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 17, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,901 views

    Mark fled and folded but was not disqualified. That's the message of Christmas. A first-person narrative.

    Christmas According to Mark Mark 1-2 Rev. Brian Bill December 13-14, 2014 Offering: “Under Bethlehem’s Skies” I understand you met my friend Matthew last Sunday – He would have really liked that song because he wrote about the birth of Jesus under Bethlehem’s skies. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist