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  • Ian du Pisanie avatar

    Predestination Explained Series

    Contributed by Ian Du Pisanie on May 3, 2012
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     | 9,734 views

    I will continue to discuss predestination, and outline the main thoughts and truths regarding this wonderful doctrine.

    Today we continue in our study of what is probably the most controversial topic in the Bible, namely the doctrine of predestination, so maybe you would like to hold onto your seats as we delve deep into the Word of God to determine exactly what this wonderful doctrine teaches us regarding our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is My Neighbor? Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on May 5, 2012
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    Sermon #5 in a 13 sermon series on the Preaching of Jesus. This one from Luke 10:25-37 focuses on the Good Samaritan asking the question, "To whom are you a neighbor?"

    Who is my Neighbor? (The Good Samaritan) Luke 10:25-37 CHCC: February 5, 2012 Video – Mr. Roger’s neighborhood song through the years (Youtube video) link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vV_we0kSls INTRODUCTION: Did you ever wonder why that song was popular for so many years? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cost Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on May 5, 2012
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     | 9,759 views

    Sermon #8 in a 13 sermon series on the Preaching of Jesus. Luke 14:25-35 dealing with Jesus' teaching on what it means to be a disciple.

    The Cost of Discipleship Luke 14:25-35 CHCC: February26, 2012 INTRODUCTION: It’s said that Abraham Lincoln regularly attended services at a Presbyterian Church in Washington DC. One Sunday, while the Civil War was raging, an aide asked the President what he thought of the sermon. Lincoln ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do We Still Need The Local Church?

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 12, 2012
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    This message examines whether or not you should leave your local church to meet in a home church.

    My own memories of church. I remember going to church EVERY SUNDAY. The place was Grace Protestant Church, on 92nd street in Canarsie (a portion of Brooklyn). I remember The church bell, which was rung by Uncle Henry reminding everyone on the block that it was time for church. I remember that after ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Child Of Laughter Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 4, 2012
     | 7,510 views

    God's plan, laughter, joy, sacrifice

    Amazing Births: A Child of Laughter Matthew 1:1-2 (pg. 681) December 2, 2012 Introduction: Matthew, the record keeping tax collector, begins his gospel record as any good number cruncher would, with a list…an important and precise list, too. “A record of the genealogy of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Christ The Vine

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 19, 2012
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    I. EXORDIUM: Are you fruitful? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST will take care of us in bearing fruits, divine effort thru us. IV. TEXT: John 15:5-6 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) “Yes,

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you fruitful? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST will take care of us in bearing fruits, divine effort thru us. IV. TEXT: John 15:5-6 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Where Is The Prophetic Generation?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 27, 2012
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     | 11,620 views

    Samuel represented a new generation—a righteous priesthood to replace that which was profaned. He was an uncompromised, prophetic voice of courage used by God to call the people back to His ways. God is going to raise up a new, prophetic voice of courage,

    Opening illustration: A. W. Tozer pastored in the city of Chicago for many years. On one occasion when a new minister arrived in Chicago, Tozer called him and described the difficulty and spiritual warfare involved in pastoring is such a city. He said, “If you ever want to pray with me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    One Resolution To Keep

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 29, 2012
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    We make many resolutions we do not keep, here is one we might want to make and keep!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • The ushering in of the New Year causes us to have to make some real decisions. • SLIDE #2- CAT • The New Year ushers in new hope, so much so that we make this awesome New Year’s resolutions. • From the web site Statistic Brain I learned ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Gift Of Giving! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 3, 2013
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     | 7,241 views

    The Bible presents us with the amazing story of Jesus birth – God’s gift to mankind – and we need to remind others that this is the real reason we celebrate Christmas. It’s more about receiving Christ the greatest gift of all and then giving a gift to oth

    Christmas Eve Service: Video Illustration: The Nativity from wingclips.com of the wise men giving gifts to baby Jesus. Sermon: The gift of giving Introduction: The wise men gave gifts to Jesus in the Christmas story from Matthew 2:1-2 and 11. The practice of giving gifts at Christmas is traced back ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Luke 7:11-28 Did John Doubt?

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jan 22, 2013
     | 6,949 views

    As I have been preparing this message I found that there are many bible scholars that think that verse 19 shows that John the Baptist begin to doubt that Jesus wasn't really the One that the O.T. scriptures foretold as Israel's Messiah. Remember John i

    Luke 7:11-28 Did John doubt? ~ GOOD NEWS- THE GOSPEL 1-26-13 Today I want to bring a few thoughts to do with the account that we read of in Luke 7:11-28. As I have been preparing this message I found that there are many bible scholars that think that verse 19 shows that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Being A Servant

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 23, 2013
     | 7,635 views

    What are the characteristics of being a servant.

    September 23, 2012 Matthew 25:14-30 For the past 4-5 weeks, we’ve been talking about what it means to be a servant, to be what Christians like to say ~ to be a good steward with what God has given us. So, what does that mean to be a good steward? Some definitions are ~ 1) a person who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Jesus' Last Day On Earth Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013
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     | 6,674 views

    If you have never felt the moving of the Holy Spirit in your life, then maybe you aren’t a believer yet.

    Last Sunday evening the book of Acts 1 left us waiting—“waiting for the promise of the Father”—the promise of the Holy Spirit coming and filling the hearts of all believers. The promise that was made that day was a promise for us as well and still rings true. The moment we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Phinehas Son Of Eleazar

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 24, 2013
     | 5,344 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you like CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show in life of Phinehas, that CHRIST is already glorified, so like us, we need to glorify CHRIST in our lives. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 9:20 (New Li

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you like CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show in life of Phinehas, that CHRIST is already glorified, so like us, we need to glorify CHRIST in our lives. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 9:20 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Phinehas son of Eleazar ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Phinehas Son Of Eleazar

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 28, 2013
     | 7,212 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you like CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show in life of Phinehas, that CHRIST is already glorified, so like us, we need to glorify CHRIST in our lives. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 9:20 (New Li

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you like CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show in life of Phinehas, that CHRIST is already glorified, so like us, we need to glorify CHRIST in our lives. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 9:20 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Phinehas son of Eleazar ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Sound - Pt. 3 - Sound Stage Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 29, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,588 views

    We underestimate its power. It can change the outcome and the atmosphere. It can determine victory. What sound is your life producing?

    Sound Pt. 3 – Sound Stage We have been talking about the importance of sound. I stated that our problem is that our world has learned to harness the power of sound more effectively than the children of God. Our world understand that sound has the ability to create and produce change. So on ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal