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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Mission To Samaria Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 14, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,109 views

    The mission to Samaria shows us an improper response to rejection.

    Scripture Luke has come to a major turning point in The Gospel of Luke. Up until this point we have been introduced to Jesus, the Son of Man (1:1-4:13), and we have examined the ministry of Jesus (4:14-9:50), which has taken place largely in Galilee. Now, Luke shows us the rejection of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    It Depends! Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 15, 2014
     | 5,681 views

    It all depends on what God's Word says.

    All-American Idols Series Title: It Depends! Relativism) Text: Joshua 1:8 Thesis: It all depends on what God’s Word says. I have included this message in the All-American Idols Series because my sense is, we as a culture and even as Christians have begun to listen to other voices that, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Council Of Trent Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 17, 2014
     | 3,567 views

    The Catholic Counter-Reformation.

    Church History: Examining the Creeds and Confessions of the Church Through the Ages and Why They Matter. Today, we come to the first council we have studied so far with which we will have profound disagreements. It is called the Council of Trent, and it described by the Catholic Church as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Coat Of Many Colors - #2 Black Series

    Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Oct 9, 2013
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     | 6,310 views

    This is study about the different color’s that could have been used in Joseph’s coat. Hopefully through this study, we can get a better understanding of the message Jacob (Israel) was imparting to Joseph.

    This is a series of sermons on the coat of many colors – Free Power point is available through E-Mail retssi@bellsouth.net Several Illustrations, points, and the main idea for this series of sermons dealing with the coat of many colors was from James May’s sermon, “A Coat Of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Coat Of Many Colors - #3 Dark Blue Series

    Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Oct 9, 2013
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     | 5,602 views

    This is study about the different color’s that could have been used in Joseph’s coat. Hopefully through this study, we can get a better understanding of the message Jacob (Israel) was imparting to Joseph.

    This is a series of sermons on the coat of many colors – Free Power point is available through E-Mail retssi@bellsouth.net Several Illustrations, points, and the main idea for this series of sermons dealing with the coat of many colors was from James May’s sermon, “A Coat Of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Be Good For Goodness Sake Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 14, 2013
     | 7,143 views

    Paul struggled with the postive quality of goodness that only God possesses and so do we. It is necessary for us to learn to be good. So, welcome to the classroom.

    As I came in this morning and heard people greeting each other, I heard a word being spoken quite a bit. “You’re looking good this morning.” “I feel good this morning.” “Everything is going good.” “I am doing good.” There seems to be a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    What Will You Do With Jesus?

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 14, 2013
     | 9,019 views

    In the beginning of John 19 we see three different examples of what people did with Jesus. The soldiers mocked him, Pilate didn't want to deal with him and the Jews rejected him. What about us? What will we do with Jesus?

    WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH JESUS? John 19:1-16 1) The soldiers mocked him (2-3). To mock means to ‘imitate in contempt’ or ‘ridicule’ or ‘scorn’. The specific word mocked is used in Matthew’s gospel. Matt. 27:28-30, “They stripped him and put a scarlet ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Blessed Are They Who Walk According To The Law Of The Lord

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 20, 2013
    based on 78 ratings
     | 43,097 views

    What does God’s Word do for us? 1- God’s Word keeps us pure 2- God’s Word helps us to know God 3- God’s Word brings joy to our hearts

    INTRO.- ILL.- A collector of rare books ran into an acquaintance who told him he had just thrown away an old Bible that he found in a dusty, old box. He happened to mention that Guten-somebody-or-other had printed it. "Not Gutenberg?" gasped the collector. "Yes, that was it!" "You idiot! ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Derrick Thompson, Sr. avatar

    More Than The Crumbs For The Brokehearted.

    Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 25, 2013
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    Why settle for the crumbs that fall from the table, when you can get a whole loaf? Your blessing is there for you, just get in line and wait for your blessing, Jesus will not disappoint you.

    First Church of God in Harvey Sunday Morning, October 16th, 2011 Let us pray Welcome... This is the day which the Lord hath made, we will rejoice and be glad in it. Problems all around us, but this still is the day which the Lord hath made, we will rejoice and be glad in it............. Last ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Good Designer Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 2, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,641 views

    The parable of the talents begins and ends with the master. Perhaps it is not about the talents, then, but the master.

    “Connected: A Good Designer” Ephesians 4:7-13; Mathew 25:14-30 Some labels miss the point and purpose of their product’s existence. For example, a hair dryer had this instruction label: “Don’t use while sleeping.” Or consider this one on a toilet at a public ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • James D. Thornber avatar

    After God's Own Heart -- 1 Samuel 16:1-13

    Contributed by James D. Thornber on Nov 2, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,635 views

    Part one of a series on King David which describes the characteristics of what made David a man after God's own heart.

    After God’s Own Heart 1 Samuel 16:1-13 If you spend enough time reading the Bible, one of the things you start to notice is that it never flatters its heroes. It tells us the complete truth, good and bad, about everyone we meet. This is one of the reasons that I don’t believe the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    A National Call To Pray! Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 3, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,245 views

    A National Call To Pray!. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Prayers to God (vs 1-5) (2). Confidence in God (vs 6-8) (3). Reliance on God (vs 9) SERMON CONTENT: Ill: • On May 27, the German High Command announced: • “The British army is encircled and our troops are proceeding to its annihilation”. The Prime ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Monty Newton avatar

    Finishing Well

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 4, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,359 views

    We finish well when we fight the good fight, finish the race and keep the faith... just for the honor of doing well for the glory of God and the good of others.

    Title: How to Finish Well! Text: II Timothy 4:6-8 Thesis: We finish well when we fight the good fight, finish the race and keep the faith… just for the honor of doing well for the glory of God and the good of others. Introduction The Word of God inspires us in Hebrews 12:1, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Make Every Effort To Live A Godly Life

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 9, 2013
    based on 9 ratings
     | 19,914 views

    A sermon examining the importance of living a life that honors God.

    MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO LIVE A GODLY LIFE II Peter 1:5-9 There is a common word of counsel that we Christians give to those who have a misunderstanding about living a Christian life. Many of us have encountered someone who has said “I am trying my best to live a Christian life”. Often, we seize ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dexter Bersonda avatar

    Plant Vs Zombies

    Contributed by Dexter Bersonda on Nov 12, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,128 views

    What we need to do to fight today's apocalypse of the walking dead.

    Introduction: - One of my favorite fictional character is the zombie or the undead. These are people who are living aimlessly looking to satiate their appetite. And the worst part is, they could easily infect others. Zombies are not found in the bible, their main source is African voodoo. However ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible