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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Accept No Substitutes Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 22, 2017
     | 6,301 views

    Accept no substitutes for a real relationship with the real God. Instead, embrace His passion for you, so you can experience His protection and enjoy His promises fulfilled for a thousand generations to come.

    David Hand, in his book The Improbability Principle, describes natives of the South West Pacific island, who had very little, if any, contact with the modern world and its many technological advances. During World War 2, they were mesmerized by Japanese and later Allied soldier's uniforms, their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Can You See This Sign? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 2, 2017
    based on 10 ratings
     | 26,764 views

    The blind saw Jesus, but the Pharisees couldn't. What were the differences in their blindnesses and what can we learn from the man born blind?

    (Before reading the text and opening with prayer, we sang the following chorus: “I saw the light, I saw the light No more darkness, no more night Now I’m so happy, no sorrow in sight For praise the Lord… I saw the light.”) OPEN: When I’m preparing for a sermon, a lot of times I’ll take little ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If Christ Had Not Risen Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 12, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,828 views

    We learn about six consequences if Christ had not risen from the dead.

    Scripture It is such a joy to gather on this Resurrection Sunday! Christians throughout the world celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ every Lord’s Day, but especially on this day. We are hardwired to resist the idea of someone coming back to life from the dead. Lal Bihari is living proof ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Easter An Empty Tomb Not Empty Promises Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 13, 2017
    based on 8 ratings
     | 25,171 views

    “He’s alive, the tomb is empty. Jesus is alive. He has risen from the grave”

    Easter an empty tomb not empty promises It’s Easter Sunday evening on the 16th April 2017, but I want you to imagine it’s very early on the first Easter Sunday Morning, nearly 2000 years ago. Imagine you are one of the disciples of Jesus and you wake up in a cold sweat remembering the horror of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Solomon's Trophy Case

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 12, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,314 views

    Many NFL players achieved great success but never achieved the greatest, winning the Super Bowl. The aged Solomon reflects on the fact that he had huge success but was lacking the greatest.

    Are you ready for some Carolina Panther’s football? Our first preseason game was Thursday night. A lot of sports analysts are predicting Carolina to once again be the NFC Champs and go to the Super Bowl, this time to win. We have the MVP and number one rated player in the NLF on our team in ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Little Things Count

    Contributed by Scott White on Aug 20, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 21,164 views

    Never discount your talents or abilities, never be discouraged about your worth or usefulness in the kingdom. You may think you can't contribute very much, but even small things are important in the kingdom of God.

    On April 14, 1970, 56 hours into the Apollo 13 mission, astronaut Jack Swigert was asked by mission control to “stir” the oxygen tanks. Within minutes there was an explosion and the race was on to save the lives of the men on that spacecraft. Here’s what happened. The no. 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Your Place In The Battle Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Aug 21, 2016
     | 12,334 views

    At unlikely times and places we too find ourselves engaged in a battle. However, standing together in the strength of the Holy Spirit the battles we fight won’t be lost! The wind of the Spirit will blow us to unlikely places with power to win!

    UNLIKELY - Your Place in the Battle John 3:7-8 MsgB “So don’t be so surprised when I tell you that you have to be ‘born from above’—out of this world, so to speak. You know well enough how the wind blows this way and that. You hear it rustling through the trees, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    An Elitist Mentality Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 5, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,921 views

    This series focuses on how we as Christians adopt a mentality towards others that hinders the Holy Spirit from using us freely to minister to others.

    An Elitist Mentality Part 1 Scripture: Mark 9:33-40; Gal. 2:11-14 The title of my message this morning is “An Elitist Mentality.” One of my co-workers, after discovering that I love to play golf, asked me if I was a “member” of any golf clubs. The person who asked me just assumed that I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Built To Last

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 13, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 46,251 views

    Built to Last suggest to us - THE LIFE THAT LASTS IS BUILT ON A FIRM FOUNDATION. The PARABLE of the Two Builders is about hearing and doing the Word of God.

    TITLE: BUILT TO LAST SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 7:24-27 It was during the Winter Olympics of February 1998 when Ford Motor Co.'s Ford Division launched its new tagline "BUILT TO LAST." They had changed their 15 year old long used tag line “HAVE YOU DRIVEN A FORD LATELY?” The idea is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Doubt Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 29,523 views

    Doubt. It impacts all of us. Doubts are not incompatible with faith. In fact, they can add to our faith. So how do you access the power of the resurrection and overcome your doubts?

    Overcoming Doubt Numbers 13:25-33 Lord Halifax, the secretary of Great Britain, once shared a railway compartment with two prim looking spinsters. A few moments before reaching his destination, the train passed through a tunnel. In the utter darkness, he noisily kissed the back of his hand several ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    The Most Valuable Things In The World Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,008 views

    A sermon on the Parables of the Lost Coin and Sheep

    The Most Valuable Things in the World Luke 15:1-10 When my son Luke was a toddler, my wife and I took him to the beach in Gulf Shores, AL. We had a wonderful time but finally check out day arrived. I was in the kitchen packing up all of the refrigerator items when I heard my wife cry out, “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Those Whom God Honors

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 28, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,681 views

    This sermon explores the truth that God honors those who honor Him. We look at the areas of giving, calling, and placing God first in our lives.

    Those Whom God Honors Last week we looked at what it takes to have a purposeful heart in our “A Christian’s Heart” sermon series, and I ended with these words, “God honors those who honor Him.” This is something I tell just about everyone, especially when difficult ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • D Marion Clark avatar

    The Scandalized

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 9, 2016
     | 3,823 views

    They believed Jesus was a bad man. That is scary. How could one behold Jesus, hear him teach, witness his miracles, and then conclude that “He is possessed by Beelzebul”?

    Matthew 26:57-68 The Scandalized 2/29/04 D. Marion Clark Introduction Who is responsible for Jesus’ death? Judas bears guilt. He is the disciple who betrayed Jesus into the hands of his enemies. Peter and the other disciples bear guilt. They did not defend their Lord. Judas represents ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John Gaston avatar

    When God Says Seven, Six Won’t Do

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 17, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 23,978 views

    It wasn’t until Naaman went down in obedience the 7th and last time that the miracle occurred. Some of you are looking for a miracle, but it will not occur until you meet the requirements God is telling your heart!

    WHEN GOD SAYS SEVEN, SIX WON’T DO 2 Kgs. 5:1-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE SINGING PERFORMANCE 1. A lady had a wealthy father who gave her private singing lessons. At last she sang in a concert. Afterward, she was very excited. A friend came to her dressing room. 2. The singer asked her ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What's Love Got To Do With It? (Part Five) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 25, 2016
     | 7,550 views

    Last week I shared about what love had to do with overcoming fear. Today my focus will be on what love has to do with overcoming unforgiveness. We've all struggled with this one. Overcoming being hurt by someone can be difficult. Forgiveness takes love.

    WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? (Part five) INTRODUCTION: Last week I shared about what love had to do with overcoming fear. We looked at 1st John 4:18 that states perfect love drives out fear. Today my focus will be on what love has to do with overcoming unforgiveness. Let’s face it-we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ