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  • Larry Turner avatar

    On Assignment Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jun 27, 2014
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     | 21,361 views

    Jesus came to earth with an assignment. He left us to complete that assignment.

    This week I want to go back to the prayer Jesus was praying on his last night with his disciples. As you may recall He said this prayer was not only for them but others who would believe in him due to their testimony. Jesus first prayed for himself and the begin praying for certain behaviors He ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Do The Small Thing To Show The Main Thing - God's Love

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jun 29, 2014
    based on 48 ratings
     | 52,936 views

    What is servant evangelism: It is demonstrating the kindness of God, The Love God, by offering to do some act of humble service, with no strings attached. We never fully know what small act of kindness will touch and transform a life. (Updated July 2023)

    For Those not familiar with an Anglican service; there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. Today's readings are Genesis 22:1-14; Psalm 13; Romans 6:12-23 and Mathew 10:40-42 Jared and his dad were playing a game of catch one afternoon, when Jared asked, ....... "Dad, ... is ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • John Lowe avatar

    A Story Of Two Men

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 2, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,165 views

    Psalm 1 sets forth the character and lifestyle of a righteous person. This “good man” described here does not “freewheel”; that is, he has some rules, some standards by which he lives. He doesn’t take his cues from what those about him are doing.

    1-14-05 Title: A Story of Two Men Theme: Let God Bless You through the Psalms. Text: (Psalm 1) 1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eldon Kratz avatar

    I Pledge Allegiance To The Lamb

    Contributed by Eldon Kratz on Jul 2, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,649 views

    An Independence Day sermon. The cross is MY Statue of Liberty.

    Intro: Independence Day - Video montage Last year,(2013) almost 1 million citizens of other countries became American citizens. This brings the total amount of naturalized American citizens to almost 50 million. Comparing the latest figures of immigrants in different countries, the closest ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Extravagant Love

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jul 9, 2014
     | 5,231 views

    When the unbelieving world looks at the Christian, they have a difficult time figuring us out. In terms of their own world view, the way we Christians live doesn't make a lot of sense.

    Extravagant Love Mark 14:1-9 1. Now the Passover and Unleavened Bread were two days away; and the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how to seize Him by stealth and kill Him; 2. for they were saying, “Not during the festival, otherwise there might be a riot of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Larry Turner avatar

    The Skill Of Living Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 10, 2014
     | 7,376 views

    In the Old Testament one of the meanings for wisdom was skill. This sermon begins a trec on learning the skills for proper living.

    In his book "Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life", the author Charles Swindoll tells a story about the 19th Century agnostic Thomas Huxley. Huxley was in Dublin and was rushing to catch a train. He climbed aboard one of Dublin’s famous horse drawn taxis and said to the driver -“Hurry, ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Three Essentials To Christian Service

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jul 13, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 22,852 views

    As Christians, we must grow and develop the way we serve God. In this message, we will will look at the GOAL of service, the POWER for service and the RESULTS of serving God.

    THREE ESSENTIALS TO CHRISTIAN SERVICE Today, we are going to talk about Christian service. One of the things that God require of us is to serve Him. The command of Jesus is very clear: "Your attitude must be like my own, for I, he Messiah, did not come to be served, but to serve and to give my ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Spiritual Adoption - What Does That Mean?

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 20, 2014
    based on 44 ratings
     | 46,338 views

    Adoption during the writings of Paul meant something totally different then it does today. Adoption signifies that you are legally a child of God. You are a full fledged member of the family. A joint heir with Christ. Updated July 2023.

    For Those Not Familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture Readings that proceed the Message. Today's Readings were Isaiah 55, Psalm 65, Romans 8:7-17 and Matthew 13:1-9 & Matthew 13:18-23. A young man entered the movie theater ... loaded down ......with popcorn, ... drinks, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    God's Divine Work In Your Life

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 9, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 24,417 views

    A sermon describing the work that God does in the lives of His people.

    GOD’S DIVINE WORK IN YOUR LIFE Philippians 2:12-15 As a father of 5 children I have learned that there are “creative” ways to get your children to do certain things that you want them to do. For example, if you want them to pick up sticks in the yard and you tell them “go pick up all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blessing Of Friendship Series

    Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Aug 11, 2014
     | 9,903 views

    Everyone needs a friend. What should we look for in a friend?

    There is nothing quite as special as a good friend. A good friend is one with whom you can talk about anything. You know they will listen. They will listen to the whole story rather than make quick judgments. They will make time for you. A true friend transcends times of separation. Several weeks ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If God Is Sovereign, Why Is Life Such A Mess? Series

    Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Aug 11, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,521 views

    God's Sovereignty raises some honest questions about life in this world.

    Christians declare that there is a God and He (being an involved Creator) is in charge. His power is absolute. In fact, if there was some area over which God was not in charge, He would not be God because at least in that one area there would in a sense be a power that was over Him (thus making ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Raising A New Generation [vision 2013]

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 3, 2013
    based on 11 ratings
     | 24,623 views

    This is the year for empowering the new generation with prophetic, pastoral and administrative gifts. We the generation that goes before the new generation has to mentor and facilitate it and the new generation needs to come under that mentorship and grab

    Opening illustration: Scientists studied a native tribe in South America whose people have been dying prematurely for generations. After thorough investigation, the cause of premature death was determined. The disease was transmitted by an insect that lived in the walls of their adobe homes. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Going Deep Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 6, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 21,805 views

    A New Years message about going deep with the Lord so that we can see spiritual healing in people's lives.

    Title: Going Deep Theme: Show the importance of getting deeper with the Lord in the new year to see healing waters flow. Text: Ezekiel 47:1-12, Mark 4:1-12 Ezekiel 47:3 And when the man that had the line in his hand went forth eastward, he measured a thousand cubits, and he brought me through ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    Set Free From The Law Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 15, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,066 views

    Forgiveness, the Law, grace, freedom

    SET FREE FROM THE LAW Romans 8: 1-4 (p 800) Jan. 13, 2013 INTRODUCTION: In the middle of Oreo’s is a delicious crème filling…in the middle of the Super bowl is an extravagance known as “ the half-time “ show…In the middle of a hurricane is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Are Here! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 23, 2013
     | 5,182 views

    We are here in 2013 as a church and as Christian individuals to declare the message of Jesus and to bring in God’s heavenly harvest of souls. We are here to be the salt and the light of this world.

    Series: 2013: We are here! Introduction to the series: Illustration: “We are Here, We are Hear” from movie” Horton Hears a Who!” Clip from movie about 5 minutes. The “Who” people with the help of Horton shouted, proclaimed, cried out and made themselves heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational