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  • Steve Ely avatar

    The Challenge Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
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    There is a huge difference between an encounter and a Close Encounter. In this 4 part series, learn the ingredients that are necessary to have a Close Encounter with God. You will be challenged by this series.

    “Close Encounters” Pt. 1 - The Challenge From the very beginning we want to make it very clear that we are here on purpose. We believe that we have a very clear mandate from God. That mandate can be simply wrapped up in three words . . . Encounter, Equip, Engage. We are passionate and committed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Wallace avatar

    The Big Secret Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,654 views

    Honest sincere expression of appreciation is the key to getting along with others.

    The Big Secret (of getting along with People) Praise Give Honest Sincere Appreciation 2 Cor. 13:11 Ephesians 4:29 I What do People want or need? I disagree with much of what these men teach, but on this point I think they are correct. Sigmund Freud said everything you and I do springs from ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Lifting Up Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Oct 13, 2007
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     | 8,906 views

    What’s involved in the purpose of fellowship within the church.

    “I hear you.” -->It’s a phrase that has entered our familial language, our personal conversations. -->It’s an idiom that means more than just acknowledging that was said out loud registered on the meter reading of our auditory nerves in our ear. -->It can mean, “I agree” or “I know what you mean” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Humble And Teachable Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 29, 2007
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    Proverbial wisdom of humility and teachability by developing habits of seeking advise, and accepting criticism (correction).

    NIV Proverbs 11:2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Last week we began looking at how we make the good decisions. Every day we make decisions about what we do, where we will go, what we will prioritize, how we will respond to others. In order to make the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Terry Barnhill avatar

    A Donkey's Tale Of Divine Direction

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 28, 2009
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    How many of you have a knowingness of God’s ways but don’t necessarily chose God’s way over your own way?

    I believe it pretty much goes without saying that “God’s ways are best.” But how many of you have a knowingness of God’s ways but don’t necessarily chose God’s way over your own way? There’s a BIG difference between "saying" and "doing" – isn’t there? I believe it was Bernard Shaw who said, “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Victor Yap avatar

    The Truth About Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
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    Thanksgiving

    THE TRUTH ABOUT THANKSGIVING (PSALMS 100) A young woman teacher with obvious liberal tendencies explains to her class of small children that she is an atheist. She asks her class if they are atheists too. Not really knowing what atheism is but wanting to be like their teacher, their hands explode ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Cares

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 9, 2010
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    Showing how God cares through the story of Esther - PowerPoint slides aere available for this sermon on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    God’s care Reading: Esther chapters 2 verse 5-11.. Ill: Top 6 things that people tend to forget: • 6: faces • 5: what was said • 4: words • 3:telephone numbers • 2: where something is • 1: names! Be assured of this: • God not only knows you by name, but he will never ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Signs, Symptoms And Salvation From Depression

    Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Sep 26, 2010
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    God allowed Elijah to blow of some steam. He let Elijah poor out his inner feelings and vent. God was not shocked by Elijah’s pent up emotions. He communicated his frustrations to God. God already knew how he felt. God did not scold him. God was not shoc

    SIGNS, SYMPTOMS AND SAVATION FROM DEPRESSION INTRO: Psychiatry students were in their college class one day when their professor began a discussion to prove a point. "What we’re going to talk about today," the professor said, "are the emotional extremes that many mentally disturbed people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    What Happens At The Altar?

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 5, 2012
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    The altar is a place where God meets with those who seek Him.

    May 6, 2012 Morning Worship Text: Judges 6:24-32 Subject: The Altar Title: What Happens at the Altar? Glory to God! Isn’t it great to be in a church where the Holy Spirit has freedom to move when He wants to move? Is He moving in your life that way? Do you know that He wants to? Maybe you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Young King Solomon Was Wise Enough To Know He Was Stupid!

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 10, 2012
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    What is it we ask God for; is it out of selfish motives or out of what God wants?

    I wonder what motivates us as individuals and as a congregation? I remember doing a Kiwi Host course about twenty years ago and I found out that eight percent of the population wake up every morning motivated by the one thought on their minds and that thought is “whose life can I make ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Tim Smith avatar

    How To Approach Worship Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Jul 1, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,176 views

    How are you supposed to worship? Perhaps no question sparks more controversy across American than that question. And what we find is that the answer is often based on your previous experience and your culture and generation. Regardless, we find that there

    How to Approach Worship? Psalm 95:1-7 There’s the story of a young rabbi who found a serious problem in his new congregation. During the service, half the congregation stood for the prayers and half remained seated. Each side shouted at the other, insisting theirs was the true tradition. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jason Bonnicksen avatar

    The Lamp Of Life

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Jul 10, 2011
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     | 9,141 views

    God gives to us to light the path beneath our feet.

    INTRO Let me ask you a couple of silly questions. Have you ever walked down a darkened hallway in the middle of the night, and then stubbed your toe, or bumped into a wall or something else? How about this one: have you ever walked outside at night without the use of artificial light and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Prayer Keys - Boldness Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Jul 25, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,240 views

    BOLDNESS, not arrogance, is blessed. God gives bold access to the throne of grace and welcomes bold prayers from humble Christians.

    Prayer Keys - Boldness Let us approach the throne of grace with confidence [boldness], so that we may receive mercy & find grace to help us in our time of need. Heb. 4:16 This is another verse where I prefer the King James Bible language that says, “boldness.” Boldness is a biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Quick And Slow

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 31, 2012
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     | 16,667 views

    Being quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry are attributes that matter a great deal in our everyday living. Following these principles can avert a lot of trouble and accomplish much good in our own lives and in the lives of others.

    QUICK AND SLOW James 1:19-21 INTRODUCTION: James goes into the next passage saying, “Take note of this” (listen up, pay attention). Not that anything James had said up until this point isn’t important but he’s indicating that what he is about to write is something he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Won't You Be My Neighbor? Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 18, 2011
     | 5,732 views

    What does it mean to be a neighbor to someone? How is it that we are to love others as ourselves? It is because God sets the pace for his people.

    Years ago PBS featured a program where the host would enter the studio, take off his cardigan sweater, and his dress shoes and put on some sneakers – all the while singing his signature song: “It’s a beautiful day in this neighborhood A beautiful day for a neighbor Won’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ