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  • Andy Grossman avatar

    "The Church Of Brotherly Love - Philadelphia" Series

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,080 views

    Lessons from the church of brotherly love.

    REVEALING REVELATIONS -2 “Philadelphia” October 4, 2009 "To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open. I know your deeds. See, I have placed ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Here Come Da Judge!

    Contributed by James May on Sep 30, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,816 views

    There is a judgment that we must use but we have to make sure we use the right criteria. Whatever judgment we use, that’s the judgment we also want Christ to use for us.

    Here Come Da Judge! By Pastor Jim May All of us have found ourselves being judgmental at times. It’s a natural thing to make quick judgments of another person based upon our own pre-conceived beliefs and personal standards for dress, appearance and mannerisms. The first time you meet someone, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fearless Campaign Week 1 Series

    Contributed by Brian Harrell on Oct 2, 2009
    based on 27 ratings
     | 16,658 views

    Max Lucado’s Fearless Campaign. This is my sermon based on the outline that he gives. The main point is that its not about the storm, but who you discover in the storm.

    Fearless #1 The first church I went to as a child had a bully in it. It was the preacher’s son. His name was Johnny and I remember he wore a leather jacket just like every bully wears. He had greasy black hair too. Johnny was an intimidator and generally tried to terrify the kids who were ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Seeing The World Through God's Eyes Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 4, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 26,267 views

    The last ingredient of revival that I believe is necessary is for us to see the world through God’s eyes.

    SEEING THE WORLD THROUGH GOD’S EYES Job 34:20-22 (Key Verse – 21) “For His eyes are on the ways of man, and He sees all his steps.” Introduction: Seeing God’s Holiness, being aware of His presence, acknowledging our sinfulness and dependence on God, understanding Christ’s call to the church will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Only A Test

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 5, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 56,281 views

    “All of life is a test.” Life indeed is full of tests, from the Cradle to the Grave, but Life iteslf is the most important test.

    Dr. Wayne A. Lawson Antioch Institutional Baptist Church Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Preached Sunday October 4, 2009 RevWLawson@aol.com TITLE: IT’S ONLY A TEST SCRIPTURE: GENESIS 22:1 / HEBREWS 11:8-11, 17-19 I am not sure that anyone this morning enjoyed taking Tests or Exams during our School ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Signing Up. Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 11, 2009
    based on 60 ratings
     | 42,114 views

    How do I "sign up" for God’s Army?

    OPEN: Three military recruiters showed up to address high school seniors. Each recruiter - representing the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps - was to have fifteen minutes. But the Army and Navy recruiters got carried away, and so when it came time for the Marine to speak, he had just two minutes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fear Not! (Revised April 2024)

    Contributed by Brian B on Aug 9, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,873 views

    A straight forward message shared from the three points laid out so clearly in verse 1. Fear not because God has called you by name! Fear not because God has redeemed you! Fear not because You belong to God!

    Fear Not! (Revised April 2024) Isaiah 43:1New King James Version (NKJV) The Redeemer of Israel 43 But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine. Introduce… This ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    On This Rock (Part Four) Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 12, 2016
     | 5,544 views

    The fourth and final sermon I preached on a short series about the Church

    On This Rock (Part Four) Text: Acts 2:42 – 47 So… we’ve been looking at the Church that Jesus builds over the last few Sunday’s… and today will be our last sermon on that… next Sunday, Lord willing, we’ll be back to our study on Romans. Unless He leads ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    To Trust Or Not To Trust

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 15, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 37,652 views

    if you will let Grace do what it was designed to do for you... "IT WILL REVOLUTIONIZE YOUR LIFE AND YOUR WORLD!" If you share it with someone else, it will change theirs as well!

    To trust or not to trust? That's like saying to be or not to be? Or to breathe or not to breathe! If God is involved in the equation, the answer is always the same answer...By all means "TRUST!" When things are going good and life continues to fall in place on a consistent basis, trusting God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott White avatar

    Little Things Count

    Contributed by Scott White on Aug 20, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 21,187 views

    Never discount your talents or abilities, never be discouraged about your worth or usefulness in the kingdom. You may think you can't contribute very much, but even small things are important in the kingdom of God.

    On April 14, 1970, 56 hours into the Apollo 13 mission, astronaut Jack Swigert was asked by mission control to “stir” the oxygen tanks. Within minutes there was an explosion and the race was on to save the lives of the men on that spacecraft. Here’s what happened. The no. 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Prologue Of Christ's Revelation Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 26, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,115 views

    In today's lesson, the prologue of Christ's revelation shows just hat the Book of Revelation was revealed for witness, which results in blessing.

    Scripture Today, I am starting a new series of messages. It is called, “Christ’s Message to the Seven Churches,” and it is based on the first three chapters of the Book of Revelation. These chapters deal with Christ’s message to seven churches that were located in Asia ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Kind Of Church Is First Christian Church? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 2, 2016
     | 5,921 views

    Today we examine what kind of Church FCC strives to be!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Next week Jerry will conclude our series, WHY DO WE DO THAT? In this series we have been examining some of the things we do as both Christians and as a Church. • Today, I want to bring everything together in our message for today, WHAT KIND OF CHURCH IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    “be Opened”

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 5, 2016
     | 15,332 views

    If you want a message that’s got humor, a good message, and it will “preach,” this one’s for you. It’s an unusual healing by Jesus.

    “BE OPENED” Mark 7:31-37 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE GARLIC REMEDY 1. Soon after Bernard reached his 110th birthday, a Houston Chronicle reporter visited him looking for a story. "So, Bernard," asked the reporter, "to what do you think you owe your longevity?" 2. "That’s easy," ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Perseverance In The Midst Of Persecution Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 17, 2016
    based on 8 ratings
     | 21,129 views

    A sermon examining how to keep on when trouble comes your way.

    Perseverance In The Midst Of Persecution Acts 4:1-22 Kayla Mueller was a young woman who traveled to Turkey in 2012 to assist Syrian refugees. After some time she entered Syria with her boyfriend and was captured by ISIS. She was forced into marriage to ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Following ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Loneliness Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,483 views

    We struggle with loneliness in silence. And yet you and I were made for relationship. How can you overcome your loneliness?

    Overcoming Loneliness Matthew 26:26-44 Columnist Marla Paul reluctantly admitted in an article she wrote that she was lonely. “The loneliness saddens me. How did it happen that I could be 42 years old and not have enough friends?” She ended her column with these words: “I think ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist