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  • Bruce Goettsche avatar

    A Better Alternative To Worry Series

    Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Aug 11, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,139 views

    In a world filled with worry, Solomon calls us to trust in the Lord.

    For many people anxiety or worry is a big problem. Dr. Richard Leahy, a psychologist and anxiety specialist said a few years ago: “The average high school kid today has the same level of anxiety as the average psychiatric patient in the early 1950’s”. You find anxiety in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Definite Praying

    Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Aug 20, 2014
     | 4,084 views

    God wants you to be clear and precise to him in your prayer chamber. You should be explicit and ask for definite needs. He knows your needs but wants you to pray.

    “And He said unto them, which of you shall have a friend and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, friend, lend me three loaves...”(Luke 11:5) “ And Jesus said to his disciples, "Suppose one of you should go to a friend's house at midnight and say to him, 'Friend, let ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Clue Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 28, 2014
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     | 4,096 views

    A study of the book of Revelation chapter 13 verses 1 through 10

    Revelation 13: 1 – 10 Clue 1 Then I stood on the sand of the sea. And I saw a beast rising up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and on his horns ten crowns, and on his heads a blasphemous name. 2 Now the beast which I saw was like a leopard, his feet were like the feet of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The First Social Network - The Church

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 7, 2014
     | 9,972 views

    A sermon that describes the importance of church attendance and the need that it meets for community in our lives.

    "The First Social Network" Hebrews 10:25 Introduction: Recently I read some research about trends in church attendance in America today and one point that was made in the article seemed very contradictory. This one point has huge implications for the church going forward and unless the trend is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are The Church; Are You A Salty Saint

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Sep 23, 2014
     | 4,345 views

    This sermon encourages the church to be seasoning to the world to witness and to help them see why the church is dying today and why .

    WE ARE THE CHURCH: "Are You a Salty Saint?" Matthew 5:13 INTRODUCTION: How valuable is salt? 40 million tons are required each year to fill our needs in the U.S. ?Homer called it divine ? Plato called it a "substance dear to the gods." ? Shakespeare ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus: Forever Inspiring Love Or Controversy

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Mar 21, 2015
     | 5,432 views

    A study in John 15 concerning His relevant word to us before for His departure.

    Jesus: Forever Inspiring Love or Controversy by Kelly Durant 3-22-15 A study in John 15 concerning His relevant word to us before for His departure. 2. Did you know the Bolivians are descendants of the extraterrestrials? When one Indian meets another they do not greet each other as we ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Saved To Serve

    Contributed by David Hersey on Mar 27, 2015
     | 10,672 views

    A relationship with God is a long term commitment and dependent upon obedience to His will. Christians are therefore saved to serve God. This lesson looks at Christian service from a comprehensive biblical perspective.

    Saved To Serve A few months ago, we looked at how to develop a relationship with God. We learned that only the obedient know Him (1 John 2:4); love Him (John 14:23-24); are His friends (John 15:14); and of His family (Matthew 12:50). We looked at the importance of obedience to God as it relates ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Works Manifested In Us

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 4, 2015
     | 4,447 views

    To show that even in evil, GOD can show or manifest Himself in Power.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are GOD's works manifested in you? Always. We don't have money but GOD richly provided and liberally supplied our daily needs. Philippians 4:19 (Amplified Bible) 4:19 And my God will liberally supply (fill to the full) your every need according to His riches in glory in Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    And He Gave Up His Spirit Series

    Contributed by Michael Jay Shrewsberry on Apr 7, 2015
     | 6,094 views

    Second in a series of three describing the day the earth really did stand still

    And Gave Up His Spirit Last week I strove to bring attention to the first of several miraculous workings performed by Jehovah God on the day of Jesus’ crucifixion, namely the great darkness that enveloped the entire universe during the final three hours that the man given the title ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Trinity 7 - The Definition Series

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Apr 21, 2015
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     | 3,885 views

    The Trinity 7 - The Definition

    THE TRINITY 7 The Definition 11/11/12 I want to begin this morning by telling you of an encounter I had with an individual a little while back. I do not believe this individual is what the Bible would define as a Christian. We were discussing John 6, specifically vss. 37-44 where Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    His Eye Is On The Sparrow Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 23, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 31,055 views

    Jesus urges us not to underestimate our worth or our work, but to realize we have our origin in God, our destiny with God and our lives constantly under the care of God.

    MATTHEW 10: 29-33 [THE MESSIAH REVEALED Series] HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW All efforts aimed at educating, healing, and caring for human beings are based on the assumption that such endeavors are worthwhile. We believe that persons are of value. No one makes much of a stir about the loss of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    If God Is For Us Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 13, 2014
    based on 84 ratings
     | 62,034 views

    Paul explains how God is for us and not against us. 1- God is for us - He gave up His son for us 2- God is for us - He graciously gives to us 3- God is for us - He grants victory over all

    INTRO.- ILL.- During quail season in Georgia, an Atlanta journalist met an old farmer hunting with an old pointer at his side. Twice the dog ran rheumatically ahead and pointed. Twice his master fired into the open air. When the journalist saw no birds rise, he asked the farmer for an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Remind The People

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 20, 2014
    based on 80 ratings
     | 28,124 views

    Let’s look at those Christian responsibilities and be reminded about how they apply to us. 1- Remind the people to obey those in authority 2- Remind the people to be considerate toward all 3- Remind the people to remember God’s love

    INTRO.- ILL.- Fanny Crosby, was an American mission worker, poet, lyricist, and composer. A lifelong Methodist, she was one of the most prolific hymn writers in history, writing over 8,000 hymns and gospel songs, with over 100 million copies printed. This is despite her being blind from shortly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Avoid Foolishness

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 24, 2014
    based on 80 ratings
     | 19,325 views

    Avoid various things in life and you’ll avoid trouble. 1- Avoid religious arguments 2- Avoid selfishness

    INTRO.- We need to learn how to avoid certain pitfalls and even disasters in life. ILL.- One time I was driving home around 10 p.m. I had worked all day in a retail store and was tired and sleepy. I was driving about 55 to 60 mph when I suddenly started to fall asleep. I didn’t even ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Word To The Wise On Your Tongue Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 19, 2013
    based on 115 ratings
     | 31,615 views

    James says the tongue is a filthy and foul organ of the body. But Proverbs 15 tells us that that very tongue has ability to do mighty things for God. What does Proverbs tell us are the good things we can use this muscle to do?

    OPEN: The tongue. The tongue is considered a very important part of our culture. So much so that it is central to many of our common sayings. Sayings like: • I just said that “Tongue-in-cheek” • Or “are you tongue tied? • “Will you quit sticking your tongue out. • Or “That’s a real tongue ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ