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  • Dan Borchert avatar

    What On Earth Am I Here For Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,490 views

    This is the first in a series based on Rick Warren’s Purpose driven life

    Colossians 1:15-20 What On Earth Am I Here For? Introduction A. What on Earth am I here for? B. I cant tell you how many times I have heard that question C. It may be phrase What is life for D. What is this all about E. Why? F. Where is the meaning? G. Why is this world empty H. What do I have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Four Points Of An Effective Leader

    Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 9, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,217 views

    Four points of an effective leader

    You cannot teach others what you cannot teach yourselves--1 Timothy 1:3-7 “They do not know what they are talking about” Humans are funny! It’s odd how I’ve noticed that sometimes we as humans can get ourselves in some pretty stick circumstances. It’s funny how sometimes when we are around ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Truth About Anger

    Contributed by Joshua Bowers on Aug 30, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,373 views

    So what is Anger? More importantly, what isn’t anger?

    INTRO: Define anger and its effects Anger is 1. Proper use of anger. Illus: My gun has proper use 25Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body. 26"In your anger do not sin"[a]: Do not let the sun go down while you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Experience The Spirit In The Word Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 25, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,445 views

    Our first step toward spiritual maturity and to experiencing the Spirit starts with the Bible. It is the one resource breathed to life by God and then placed into our hands by God to follow.

    Series: Experience the Spirit Theme: The Body of Christ needs to learn to experience the Spirit in their everyday lives so that they grow spiritually. We can learn to experience true spirituality as we see the Spirit at work in our daily lives and activities. As we learn to recognize the Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dirty Dancing

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 27, 2019
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     | 5,552 views

    Christ Followers can anticipate persecution from the world. However, they are called to live holy, gentle lives in the midst of a fallen world, honouring the Father through righteous lives and by inviting the lost salvation in Christ.

    “When Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced before the company and pleased Herod, so that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she might ask. Prompted by her mother, she said, ‘Give me the head of John the Baptist here on a platter.’ And the king was sorry, but because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doesn't Play Well With Others

    Contributed by Bruce Points on Jan 15, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,136 views

    There are things that disqualify us from meeting God, even though we have been seen as servants of His...

    DOESN’T PLAY WELL WITH OTHERS Matt 26: 20-25 Judas Iscariot One of the CHOSEN disciples of Christ. o A very important man o Given a privileged position of Treasurer o In Jn. 13, his proximity to Jesus at the Lord’s Supper indicated a position of importance. God has so positioned ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Preacher God Wants Us To Be

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 28, 2013
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    How can we be the preachers God wants us to be? 1. We must have passion to share the gospel. 2. We must have pure hearts. 3. We must have a parent’s love.

    The Preacher God Wants Us to Be 1 Thessalonians 2:1-13 Charge to the Preacher - Luther Sanson Ordination Twin Oaks Baptist Church - April 21, 2013 *Luther and Trudy, I can’t tell you how blessed I am to be here with you today. The way the Lord has worked in and through you both is one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Sight And Insight Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 26, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,626 views

    I want to encourage you to pray that God will give you Spiritual Insight.

    Spiritual Sight and Insight Introduction: As we continue in our series on Visionary View this evening, I want to encourage you to pray that God will give you Spiritual Insight. As the focal point of the sermon, in Psalm 119:18 the Psalmist writes: "Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Lowe avatar

    Page | 1 1 John, Chapter 3, Commentary Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 7, 2021
     | 3,915 views

    Behold, what manner of love The Father hath bestowed upon us, Whole volumes might be written about this without exhausting the extraordinary subject contained in them, namely, the love of God to (for) man.

    Jesus-SECOND COMING “Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.” (1John: 3:2) Text, 1 John Chapter 3 (KJV) 1 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Closer Look At Jesus

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 31, 2010
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     | 4,660 views

    The writer of Hebrews wants to describe to us the picture that he took and he wants to highlight for us the things that we now can see clearer since God came up a little closer to us, therefore tonight we will take a closer look at Jesus.

    A Closer Look at Jesus Hebrews 8:10-12 Introduction (Thanks Dr. Dave Hartson) I am not a good picture taker. I usually take pictures too far away from the object that I am shooting and so when I print the pictures you can not tell a whole lot about what I took a picture of. In the Old Testament ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dividing The Rebel From The Victor

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Feb 14, 2013
     | 4,035 views

    In 1922 Smith Wigglesworth declared in his sermon in the Wellington town hall “Step out of your soul and into your spirit” The question of how do we Step out of our soul and into our spirit without becoming a religious fanatic is a good and valid one.

    In 1922 Smith Wigglesworth declared in his sermon in the Wellington town hall “Step out of your soul and into your spirit” The question of how do we Step out of our soul and into our spirit without becoming a religious fanatic is a good and valid one. The answer is found in the book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael West avatar

    Marks Of A Powerful Christian Series

    Contributed by Michael West on Apr 2, 2008
     | 3,372 views

    Good works for the right reasons, overcoming evil and five results or evidence of spiritual authority.

    Sunday January 19th, 2003 Series: Spiritual Authority Part Three Sermon: The Marks of a Powerful Christian Scripture: I Thessalonians 5:15-24 Romans 12:21 — We overcome evil with good. What are we supposed to give to evil. At first we have our responsibility and duty to give to the body of Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    The Test Of Our Worship Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 22, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,950 views

    When we think of worship, many of us often think of music. Music and singing are one expression of worship, but what really is worship? What does it look like and what where does it come from? How can I determine if my worship is pleasing to God or if

    A Test of our Worship? Romans 12:1 Slide Good Morning. If I asked the question of you, “Did you enjoy worshiping this morning?” what would you think I was talking about? Would you be thinking of the musical worship time? Would anyone be thinking of the time during which we took up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Divine Grace For The Soul

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 23, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,188 views

    Salt without prescribing how much is what king Cyrus offered the children of Israel. Knowing the salt or divine grace that God has provided us is the key to driving out coveting within our lives and is also the key to feeling unspeakable joy!

    Salt Without Prescribing How Much Ezra 7:22 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Knowing that there is limited amount resources tends to motivate us to seek to obtain and protect not only what we need but also what we think will be the greatest source of joy in our lives. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Vollink avatar

    Jesus And His Example! Series

    Contributed by Larry Vollink on Jan 25, 2021
     | 1,923 views

    There is only one that fits our perfect EXAMPLE to follow - Jesus!

    Today, our world is looking for the perfect role model, for a mentor, for a hero, or a leader or teacher to be present. Our children, our parents, our leaders in our communities, is looking for teachers in Character Development. My class to the Cadets of Civil Air Patrol that I teach is on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ