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  • Bryan Beverly avatar

    ‘fireproof Service’

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 25, 2014
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    This text encourages believers to give their best in Christian service.

    9For we are God’s servants, working together; you are God’s field, God’s building. 10According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building on it. Each builder must choose with care how to build on it. 11For no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Does The Love Of God Contradict The Righteousness Of God?"

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Sep 23, 2014
     | 5,679 views

    This message reinforces the fact that Christ seeks to be our Savior AND Lord and not one at the expense of the other.

    While Jesus went to the Mount of Olives.2Early in the morning he came again to the temple. All the people came to him and he sat down and began to teach them.3The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery; and making her stand before all of them,4they said to him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unity: It Involves Relationships - Part 2 Of 6 Series

    Contributed by Graham Kettle on Oct 13, 2014
     | 5,166 views

    Unity is a vital issue for society as well as for the Church. Unity involves us having a relationship with one or more persons and God wants to be involved so that we can be united as people and as a community enjoying the friendship of God.

    Unity is a vital issue for society as well as for the Church. Unity involves us having a relationship with one or more persons and God wants to be involved so that we can be united as people and as a community enjoying the friendship of God. So, the subject of unity - inside and outside the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Twin Command, The Family And The Synod

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 14, 2014
     | 2,299 views

    The family is in trouble, but the Holy Spirit is acting in our day, especially through the Synod on the Family, to restore it.

    Thirtieth Sunday in Course 2014 The Law of Love The best description of the kind of love commanded by Jesus may have been given nine hundred years ago by St. Thomas Aquinas. He said, “To love anyone is nothing else than to wish that person well, to want what is good for them.” But ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Gospel-Fitted Feet Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 26, 2014
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     | 6,666 views

    The Gospel gives us stability, balance, mobility, and readiness for the battles we face. The Gospel message is good news for people who are ready to live.

    “Stand firm…with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace,” Ephesians 6:15. A few years ago I had a tour of nearby Natick Labs. It is a most unusual Army base, with more civilians than active duty military. Their mission is: “To create the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Sabbath As Defiance

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 26, 2015
     | 5,324 views

    The Sabbath is a transformative tradition, an antidote to anxiety. We are restless till we find our rest in God. We set aside our anxieties and busyness, our pursuit of more, and we recognize that our refuge is God alone.

    The President of local synagogue, and a close friend of mine, asked me if I knew the most sacred Jewish holy day. I said it must be either Passover or Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement). He smiled and said, “No, it’s the Sabbath. It is the most important day in the Jewish ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Do We Follow God? Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 28, 2015
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     | 8,524 views

    We ought to be able to show the world Who we serve by our actions and our words. Therefore, how we live our lives for Christ must be focused on Him, always.

    Do we follow God? Galatians, Part 8 Galatians 4:8 – 4:20 Introduction - Purpose of the letter 1. To teach 2. To correct 3. To point us to Jesus - Recap from last week: - We discussed who are considered “sons of God” • Those in the faith (Those who have placed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Immanuel, God Is With Us

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 6, 2014
     | 8,873 views

    God telegraphs what He does well in advance if anyone will listen.

    Immanuel, God is with Us Isaiah 7:1-17 Introduction As we approach the Christmas season, we start to think about Jesus coming to earth as a baby in a manger in Bethlehem. We remember the nativity stories in Matthew and Luke. We remember the words from the Apostle John, “And the Word became flesh ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Not Just An Ordinary Light!

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 14, 2014
     | 5,378 views

    A perspective on John 1: 1-18. Jesus was born of flesh and blood just like you and me. And yet Christians confess that he is the Light of the world. How can this be? What sort of light is he?

    John 1: 1-18 Not Just An Ordinary Light! People respond to light. Sunlight brings people out to work and play. This celestial body of light, the sun provides energy and life for living things. Moonlight and starlight give us something to watch in the otherwise dark night sky. Some people look ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Story 22: Good News About The Good Word Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 25, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,333 views

    This lesson affirms the beginning of the incarnation of Jesus into the world.

    1. Important Births Four expectant fathers were in Minneapolis hospital waiting room, while their wives were in labor. The nurse arrived and announced to the first man, "Congratulations sir, you're the father of twins." "What a coincidence" the man said with some obvious pride. "I work for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Story 24 Kingdom Treasure Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 2, 2014
     | 5,285 views

    Jesus' priority in his ministry was the Kingdom of God. This lesson focuses on the value and power of the kingdom.

    1. Thy Kingdom Come Astronaut James Erwin is one of but a few men to walk on the moon. As he stood upon the lunar landscape and looked up at the earth, he prayed for the first time in his life. He thought about the strife among nations, poverty, hunger, and rampant evil; and he thought to himself: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Aren’t You Forgetting Something?

    Contributed by Kayode Adeel on Dec 29, 2013
     | 8,399 views

    The only story of the young adult / teenage Jesus recorded in Luke 2:40-52 presents some lessons to us all.

    Aren’t You Forgetting Something? Luke 2:40-52 Illustration Many of us have watched the one or more of the Home Alone films. Home Alone is a 1990 American Christmas family comedy film. The film stars Kevin, an eight-year-old boy who is mistakenly left behind when his family flies to Paris ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Taylor avatar

    God Is Radically Committed To Winning People’s Hearts Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jun 26, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,088 views

    The Mission of God: God is Radically Committed to Winning People’s Hearts

    The Mission of God: God is Radically Committed to Winning People’s Hearts Matthew 2:1-12 God is on a mission to win the hearts of people. The coming of Jesus is about God taking the initiative to overcome the infinite chasm between us and him by coming to dwell among us, identifying with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Taking The Next Step In Conflict Resolution Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 2, 2013
     | 3,520 views

    In this lesson, we will explore biblical principles as to the appropriate way to involve others when seeking to resolve a conflict. Let’s answer three questions:

    Taking the Next Step in Conflict Resolution www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Paul knew that there would be quarrels within the body of Christ. Colossians 3:13 • In any church, there will be conflicts, disputes, disagreements, annoyances, hurt feelings, differences of opinion, ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Why Do Choosy Christians Choose Sam?

    Contributed by Ray Geide on May 16, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,879 views

    There is a strange phenomenon among choosy Christians. They choose Sam. In other words, Christians prefer to read, learn, quote, talk about, listen to, follow, and promote things written by and thought up by humans rather than Jesus.

    Why do Choosy Christians Choose Sam? There is a strange phenomenon among choosy Christians. They choose Sam. (I am using Sam as a fictitious name for an author or speaker who is human and not Jesus Christ.) In other words, Christians prefer to read, learn, quote, talk about, listen to, follow, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible