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  • Timothy Mize avatar

    Finding Christ Again

    Contributed by Timothy Mize on Jan 24, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,238 views

    A sermon on losing sight of Christ, then finding him again.

    FINDING CHRIST AGAIN Gospel Text: Luke 2:41-52 First Sunday after Christmas, 2015 Introduction. We’re in that “new beginnings” time of year. Christmas Day is past, and the new year is coming. Of course, for us Christmas itself was a great beginning -- we celebrated the ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    Legacy In Stones Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 28, 2016
     | 11,480 views

    Does your life reflect what God has done for you? Do you sacrifice for God in your life promoting purpose, holiness, worship, praise, and mercy? Are you honestly carving your life on the inside and the outside to look like Jesus Christ?

    LEGACY IN STONES 1 PETER 2:4-10 STONE CARVER PARABLE 1 Once upon a time there was a master stone carver who had a large seven foot square piece of stone outside of his shop. It was a perfect square block of marble that the stone carver always said would be his master work. He always said that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Knowing When To Move On Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 29, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,698 views

    One thing we should remember in ministry is that God is in control.

    Knowing When To Move On Text: Acts 18:1-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: One of the great challenges of witnessing is knowing when to move on. There will be some people that simply will not listen no matter what we say to them. Even if we use the most creative means, consistently show them the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Christ Revealed Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 1, 2016
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,666 views

    In the second half of chapter one the Apostle John see Jesus in His glorified state. This sermon looks at what is meant by John being in the Spirit on the Lord's Day. It also looks at the repentance and how the church is the light of Jesus to the world.

    The Book of Revelation “Christ Revealed” Revelation 1:9-20 A husband and wife were both doctors, one a doctor of theology and the other a doctor of medicine. Whenever someone came to their house and asked for “the doctor,” the maid replies, “The one who preaches or ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Olivet Discourse Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 5, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,151 views

    The Olivet Discourse in Luke 21:5-38 teaches us that Jesus is coming again and has given us signs that ought to make us pray and get ready for his coming to establish his kingdom.

    Scripture It was the final week of Jesus’ life, just days before his death. All of the public attempts of the various groups of religious leaders to discredit Jesus had failed completely, and they no longer dared ask him any question (Luke 20:40). Jesus warned his disciples, in the hearing ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Be Still Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 7, 2016
    based on 15 ratings
     | 66,710 views

    People seem to be afraid of silence. They do anything to fill their lives with noise and avoid the emptiness. But God says "Be still and know that I am God." What can that mean to us and how can we go about doing it?

    How many of you have ever heard the term: “Circuit Riders”? Circuit Riders were preachers back in the 1700s and 1800s who would ride from church to church and hold services. There were more churches than preachers in that day and a Circuit Rider would travel from congregation to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Search For Meaning Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 8, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,596 views

    Principally and introduction to the study and the exposition of first eleven verses

    A study of the Book of Ecclesiastes Finding Satisfaction In Life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy Of Love Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 12, 2016
     | 9,212 views

    Do you want to find joy in your relationships? It starts when you open up your heart to receive God’s love for yourself. Then, in the context of that grace and love, feel the same; think the same; and do the same, promoting others above yourself.

    A couple had been married for 60 years, and throughout their life they had shared everything. They loved each other deeply. They had not kept any secrets from one another, except for a small shoe box that the wife kept in the top shelf of her closet. When they got married, she put the box there and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    I Am The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 29, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,190 views

    This follows "I am the Life' and looks at the resurrection of Jesus and why it matters.

    I Am the Resurrection Where is he? Where? Where is he? How many times had she asked that question over the past four days. Her only brother had come down with some mysterious virus and nobody could do anything for him. Well nobody except for their friend Jesus. How many times had he reached ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Anatomy Of A Happy Home Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 10, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,208 views

    Through today’s bible study we are going to see what the anatomy of a happy home is and that is important because the American home is in desperate need of repair. I believe statistics show that more than 50% of marriages end in divorce. That leads to si

    The Anatomy of a Happy Home Acts 10:1-8, 19-25 Introduction Through today’s bible study we are going to see what the anatomy of a happy home is and that is important because the American home is in desperate need of repair. I believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trusting In God Alone Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 13, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 23,540 views

    King Ahaziah learns the hard way that seeking help from any other god than the Living God is not a good idea. We must put our trust in the Lord alone, and we must never seek help from occult sources or any other source.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a frog who went to see a fortune-teller to learn about his future. 1. Gazing into her crystal ball, the fortune teller said to the frog, “You are going to meet a beautiful young woman. From the moment she sets eyes on you she will have an insatiable ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Islam’s Flawed Founder Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 20, 2012
     | 4,344 views

    Tonight we’ll learn about Islam’s flawed founder. (Spirit of error & spirit of terror.)

    Exposing Satan’s End Time Terror - Islam’s Flawed Founder Chester First Baptist Church Dr. Mike Fogerson April 15 2012 Introduction A 1 Then I saw when the Lamb broke one of the seven seals, and I heard one of the four living creatures saying as with a voice of thunder, "Come ."2 I looked, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Trey Harris avatar

    Deep Breathing

    Contributed by Trey Harris on Aug 21, 2012
     | 7,061 views

    Jesus' Easter evening appearance to the disciples launched their ministry after Jesus breathed the Holy Spirit into them.

    Deep Breathing John 20:19-23 So, here it is, the evening of the first Easter Sunday. What an insane week for the disciples. No wonder they were hiding behind locked doors. Just think about it for a minute. Barely a week prior, Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey to people shouting: ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Owens avatar

    A Connected Heart Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,664 views

    In this sermon, we learn how to have a connected heart like Jesus. We can do so through listening to God through His word, practicing God's presence in prayer, and seeking God's face in worship.

    Introduction: A. Likely, many of you have wondered if global warming is true, and if so, what is causing it, right? 1. I know that this is a burning issue (forgive the pun). I know that it has caused you many a sleepless night. 2. Many disaster movies have made speculations about the future ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What The Spirit Comes To Do

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011
     | 1,158 views

    a look at the words of Jesus to help people better understand what the Holy Spirit does and to assure He's given the opportunity to do those things in their lives & others

    John 16:5-15 Intro: Remember when life was complicated? And then, technology fixed it. You see, life used to be complex. You used to have to rise from your seat, walk to a television, and turn the channels. Sometimes, you even had to adjust the antenna. Now, you have one of these: universal ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ