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  • Ken Henson avatar

    Persistence In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Feb 22, 2014
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     | 8,889 views

    Jesus tells us to pray and not give up-He already taught the content of prayer-Persistence in the Lord's Prayer is required if we are to see God work.

    Luke 18 Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart, 2 saying: “There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God nor regard man. 3 Now there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, saying, ‘Get justice for me from my ...read more

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    Honoring One Another In Love Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 27, 2014
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    Purpose of Sermon: To explore the meaning of honoring Christian brothers and sisters and to encourage the congregation to select someone that they can honor before the day is done.

    WAC2BL: Honorable ~ Honoring One Another Scripture Text: Romans 12.9-13 INTRODUCTION It’s nothing new to expect that a person would-act according to a code-of-conduct. For-example… the investment-banker, turned-swindler – Bernie Madoff – …broke a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Jesus Heals A Man With A Demon Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 9, 2014
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     | 13,002 views

    The account of Jesus healing a man with a demon will teach us about the power of Jesus over demons.

    Scripture In chapter 8 of Luke’s Gospel, he answers the question, “Who then is this?” (8:25). In four different accounts he shows that Jesus has power over nature, demons, disease, and death. Last time we examined Jesus’ power over nature when he calmed the storm on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    “only One Life”—my Favorite Motto

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 10, 2014
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     | 12,938 views

    The motto, "Only one life, twill soon be past; only what's done for Christ will last", forms the three points of this sermon of the fact that we only have one life to live in which to prepare for eternity, and that live is brief and and serious.

    “Only One Life”—My Favorite Motto Chuck Slih March 10, 2014 TEXT: James 4:14 – “Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.” INTRODUCTION Years ago I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Water Walking 101 Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 10, 2014
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     | 76,700 views

    What does it take to walk on the waters of faith? This message looks at what we can learn from Peter as he stepped out of the boat and walked on water

    Water Walking 101 Matthew 14:22-33 Walking on Water requires Courage (14:27) Obedience (14:28-29) Obedience to Jesus’ Commands appears Risky Dependence on our own wisdom actually is Risky Perseverance (14:30-31) Intro Slide Good day. We are about 2/3 of the way done with the New ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Way Better Way Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 17, 2014
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     | 5,662 views

    We find in God'[s grace a better way... a way better way than the works way.

    Before The Voice and blind auditions… contestants came out onto the stage to perform before contest judges. They could see the contestants’ oddness’, quirkiness, race, gender, appearance… they could see if you were skinny or fat, beautiful, cute, plain or just plain ugly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mixing It Up Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 18, 2014
     | 6,929 views

    Advent is not so much about shopping; it’s not so much about lists and baking and decorations. Rather, Advent points us to the One who came and will come again. A ‘ready life’ is one lived through the power of His Spirit to serve Him in holiness.

    Why Christmas Is a Big Deal: Mixing It Up Scripture Text: Luke 1.68-79 Advent Reading: Luke 1.68-79, Advent-Peace INTRODUCTION The Bible is full-of-examples of God-calling people to do things that appeared to be a little-strange …or goofy, …or surprising. I think it just ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Worship, My Way

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 22, 2014
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     | 10,189 views

    As Cain and Abel's offerings are examined we see that Cain wanted to worship his way instead of God's way.

    Worship, My Way Genesis 4: 1-7 Play YouTube video of My Way by Frank Sinatra. First 45 seconds. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7GHgE8fylQ Intro: How many of you remember that song? Some of you may know it as a song that Elvis Presley sang and had great success with it. What you just heard was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is This Man? Good Friday

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 31, 2013
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    If you were to ask those present on Friday the question Who is this Man? You might receive some of these answers.

    Who is this Man?: Easter Sunday (This message was written to pick up where the Good Friday Message left off. I started the service with the section and then after worship came back to the point Who Do You Say I am?) It’s a brand new day. The darkness of Friday has given away to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Who Is This Man? Easter Sunday

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 31, 2013
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     | 16,459 views

    If you were to ask selected people on Resurrection Sunday, Who is This Man? These might be some answers you would receive

    Who is this Man?: Easter Sunday (This message was written to pick up where the Good Friday Message left off. I started the service with the section and then after worship came back to the point Who Do You Say I am?) It’s a brand new day. The darkness of Friday has given away to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    He Is Risen

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 1, 2013
     | 9,458 views

    The resurrection of Christ is the foundation stone of Christianity. This sermon examines the bogus explanations for Christ's resurrection, and the importance, impact and implications of the resurrection of Christ.

    He Is Risen! Chuck Sligh April 1, 2013 A PowerPoint presentation for this sermon is available by emailing me at chuchsligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Luke 24:1-12 Luke 24:1-12 – “Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Spencer Miller avatar

    What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Apr 8, 2013
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     | 51,546 views

    Our God is limitless. He can change the situation.

    Introduction: We read in 2 Chronicles 20: 12, “O our God, wilt thou not judge them? For we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee”. Some one has said: “When you are at the end of your rope tie a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pt. 1 The Anointing Breaks The Yoke Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 8, 2013
     | 9,609 views

    The Hebrews were taught to believe that if they studied enough, followed the Law closely enough, did enough, do the right things . . . they would find rest & acceptance of God. The Pharisees, with their traditions/legalism/man-made rules had made it so ha

    30 Days of Blessing Series “The Anointing Breaks the Yoke” (Part 1 of 5) Matt. 11.28-30; Isaiah 10.37 October 7, 2012 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A 28 "Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.29 "Take My yoke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    War Against The Wasteful Wasters

    Contributed by Olu Mike Omoasegun on Apr 11, 2013
     | 9,524 views

    Waste has become a commonly experienced thing in our world, and mostly in the Christendom. Thousands of brothers and sisters are undergoing waste in one way or the other.

    INTRODUCTION Bible Reading: Luke 15:11-32 I would like to start this message by asking you a question: Are You Experiencing Waste in Your Life? I believe that your answer is YES! Because one way or the other, you will be experiencing waste. Waste has become a commonly experienced thing in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Knows How To Make Lemonade!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 14, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,152 views

    Don’t give up, your answer is closer than you think. Your miracle is just around the corner! He hasn’t forgot about your need and He still knows your address, He knows everything about you!

    “God knows how to make Lemonade John 21:1-2 MSG 1.After this, Jesus appeared again to the disciples, this time at the Tiberias Sea (the Sea of Galilee). This is how he did it: Simon Peter, Thomas (nicknamed "Twin"), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the brothers Zebedee, and two other ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational