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  • Pete Katz avatar

    So, When Will You Be Happy??

    Contributed by Pete Katz on Dec 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,175 views

    Why christians should be living a joyous and victorious life and how to get it.

    So, when will you be happy? Take time to ponder this question. Is it the time when you receive that promotion you’ve been working hard for? Is it the time when you get married to your dream man/woman? Is it when you get your own house and lot? When? Psalm 16:11 You will show me the path ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Polished Arrow

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Apr 8, 2011
    based on 12 ratings
     | 26,455 views

    This is a sermon about God’s purpose for you and God’s purpose for the church. We are polished arrows meant for a very special purpose!

    Isaiah 49:1-7 NIV (Will be read later in the sermon) A Polished Arrow [The Light Revealed: As Inclusive] To bring up a bit of background to this morning’s text… it comes in a time in Israel’s history that is filled with troubles. To help prepare us for this text, we need to have a quick ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Reactions To The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 6, 2012
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     | 7,517 views

    The reactions we see concerning the empty tomb speaks volumes to the truth of the resurrection of Jesus.

    INTRODUCTION • PC VIDEO • REWIND SLIDE • SLIDE #1 • What an exciting day! Today as we come together to worship our great God, we also celebrate the event that changed EVERYTHING! • As our clip reminds us that the resurrection changes everything. • The resurrection of Jesus changed my life. Had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Almost Slipped

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 9, 2014
     | 18,704 views

    Asaph tells his story of how he almost walked away from God and how God helped him overcome the terrible trial he went through. He got a revelation in God's Temple of the final end of the wicked

    I ALMOST SLIPPED Ps. 73:1-5,9,11-18, 22-26. INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: When trouble is not what you thought 1. A man awoke one morning to find a puddle of water in the middle of his king-size water bed. In order to fix the puncture, he rolled the heavy mattress outdoors and filled it with more water ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Beast From The Sea Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 10, 2014
     | 3,504 views

    Antichrist, The Beast From The Sea

    Back to Revelation Over the past two weeks, we have explored the prophecies from both Daniel 4 concisely and Daniel 7 in detail. The image that Nebuchadnezzar saw in chapter 4 and the dream that Daniel had in chapter 7 revealed five kingdoms: Babylon (head of gold/winged lion). Medo-Persia ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    A World Condemned Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Feb 12, 2014
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     | 6,717 views

    Before one can understand salvation, he must understand why we need it! Our series is named, Salvation Why? and How? Paul lays the foundation for his treatise on salvation in chapters 4 and 5. Mankind is hopelessly lost!

    Salvation: Why? and How? or, SALVATION: ITS NEED AND PROVISION Romans Chapters One to Five Calvary Baptist Church Series Begins Sunday, September 30, 2012 Sermon 4: A World Condemned November 4, 2012 Romans 1:18-23 INTRODUCTION: • In our 1st three sermons, we were in the section of Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From The Book “the Power Of The Spirit" By William Law

    Contributed by David Leach on May 31, 2014
     | 4,991 views

    All truth about God must be revealed by God – and can only be known by a person’s heart

    "The things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God" (1Cor. 2:11). Without the present illumination of the Holy Spirit, the Word of God must remain a dead letter to every man, no matter how intelligent or well-educated he may be. The things of God "are spiritually discerned" (2:14), and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Eulogy For Katie Harvey

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 29, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 26,505 views

    Katie was an elderly woman who loved her family and came to the Lord just a few years before she died.

    Katie Harvey Ecclesiastes 3:1-3:14 It was on a Wednesday, the date was March 30th, 1927, the place was Huntsville, Alabama, that God sent a little bundle of life and potential to Lovee and Bessie Baker. She was the seventh of nine children to arrive and they called this latest bundle of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Diagram Of Defection (Why Men Go Back)

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Feb 20, 2015
     | 4,048 views

    How could such seemingly faithful and fruitiferous saints of God return to the beggerly elements of this world and the devices of the Evil One?

    Title: A DIAGRAM OF DEFECTION (Why Men Go Back) (Definition) DEFECTION: conscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine)__www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/defection Texts: 2 Peter 2:1-3 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) "1. But there were also false ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    You Must Know The Entreator Series

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 7, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,361 views

    Do you really know yourself and why you are speading the message?

    You must also know the entreater. While it is ultimately the work of the Holy Spirit to get people to listen and respond. We are the package for the message. This is why prosperity preachers must wear expensive suits, Rolexs and have jets and multi-million dollar homes. For them to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Who Is Your God

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 30, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 31,397 views

    Today’s church struggles with idolatry just like the nation of Israel struggled with it. Repeatedly Israel invited God’s displeasure by their dual allegiance which was and is idolatry.

    Who is Your God? 1 Kings 18:21 “And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word.” - Today’s church struggles with idolatry just like the nation of Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resting On The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 1, 2015
     | 9,571 views

    An Easter message about resurrection based on First Corinthians 15. Because of the resurrection we have a new identity, a new purpose, and a new hope.

    Resting on the Resurrection (Easter Sermon) 1 Corinthians 15 INTRODUCTION: What do you think is the most important event in world history? A lot of Christians might say the Birth of Christ. Our calendar is based on Christ’s birth … and Christmas is our biggest celebration. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God’s Laughter, & Ours

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jun 2, 2015
     | 7,984 views

    The conclusion here is that God is not happy with people that entertain their selves with laughter while they ignore cleansing their selves from their own sins indifferent to recognize the suffering in the world and how each of us need God.

    God’s Laughter, & Ours by Kelly Durant 7-27-14 Psalm 126:2 “Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them.” 2. A little ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Carrying Burdens

    Contributed by Chris Beam on Jun 25, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,198 views

    Authentic church community helps us when our problems become too heavy to carry on our own.

    Series: Connect the Dots
Text: Galatians 6:1-5
Topic: Carrying Burdens
 Last week we began a series titled “Connect the Dots”, where we are discovering the beauty of authentic community. Today, I want to talk specifically about how authentic church community helps us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Greatest Commandment : Loving God And Loving Others

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Oct 24, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,680 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT FULFILLING THE GREATEST COMMANDMENT : LOVING GOD WITH ALL OUR HEARTS AND LOVING OTHERS AS WE LOVE OURSELVES

    FULFILLING THE GREATEST COMMANDMENT : LOVING GOD WITH ALL OUR HEARTS AND LOVING OTHERS AS WE LOVE OURSELVES *************************************************************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. THE GREATEST COMMANDMENT IS TO LOVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal