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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Be A Conduit Not A Detour Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 4, 2015
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     | 11,303 views

    We should do our best to lead others to Christ and not around him.

    Be A Conduit Not A Detour Text: Acts 15:1-21 Introduction 1. Illustration: Recently, I was having a phone conversation with my brother, and he was telling me about a detour to get to his house. He told me that when I come to his house, rather than turning where I normally turn and cross a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Dog-Life Is Gone! Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 9, 2015
     | 6,020 views

    God’s kingdom will come, but it can only be received by willing hearts. Let’s look at some thoughts about how we can make God’s kingdom more accessible to those around us.

    The Dog-Life is Gone! Matthew 7:6-12 Intro: In the Peanuts comic strip, we find Snoopy thinking to himself: "Yesterday I was a dog. Today I’m a dog. Tomorrow I’ll probably still be a dog. Ohh…there’s so little hope for advancement." Well, there is hope for those who have ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Every Member A Minister

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 9, 2015
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     | 10,258 views

    When pastors do what they must do, and people do what they are called to do, according to verses 12-16, our gifts lead to growth in at least six ways as we work as a team.

    Every Member a Minister Ephesians 4:11-16 There was a lady who was visiting a church one Sunday. The sermon seemed to go on forever, and many in the congregation fell asleep. She liked to meet new people so after the service she walked up to a very sleepy looking gentleman, extended her hand in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Road To A Double Portion

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Nov 15, 2015
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    The Road to a Double Portion

    The Road to a Double Portion Somebody say, I Want A Double Portion We know that Elisha went from being a ploughman, working in the fields one day, to being a prophet of the Lord the next. Elisha was tested at each step of the journey, Elijah said “stay here, don’t go any ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    How Are You Walking

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 20, 2015
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     | 35,386 views

    My wife and I like to walk on the beach. The problem is the sand that gets in your shoes affects the walk.

    “How are you Walking” By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Isaiah 40:31 “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint” OPENING:- When we look at this ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    How To Live Here Until We Leave Here Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 24, 2015
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     | 28,925 views

    Though we are "pilgrims and strangers" here on earth, there is a certain way we should live until we make it to our heavenly home.

    How To Live Here Until We Leave Here I Peter 4:7-11 There was a teenage girl who's mother was in the National Guard. The mother's unit was activated and she was deployed to Afghanistan for one year. Because of this the girl was sent to live with her grandfather on his ranch in Texas. When she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do Christians Suffer? Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 24, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 31,237 views

    A sermon examining the age old question "WHY?"

    Why Do Christians Suffer? I Peter 4:12-19 In the village of Miango, Nigeria, there is a guest house and a small church called Kirk Chapel. Behind the chapel is a small cemetery with 56 graves. Thirty-three of them hold the bodies of children of Christian missionaries. The stones read: "Ethyl ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Excuse Me, While I Preach To Myself Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 24, 2015
    based on 7 ratings
     | 28,304 views

    A sermon examining the responsibilities of a shepherd.

    Excuse Me, While I Preach To Myself I Peter 5:1-5 In our local Baptist association it seems that there are always 5 to 10 churches who are without a pastor. When a pastor resigns, the church will form a "pastor search committee" This is a group of people who are given the responsibility of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Satisfied Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 1, 2015
     | 6,561 views

    The things of this world cannot satisfy. Only the things of God can do so.

    Series: Big 10 “SATISFIED” EXODUS 20:17 OPEN It was the middle of the night. Keith Richards, guitarist for the Rolling Stones, had a musical riff playing in his head. He woke up, grabbed his guitar and a tape recorder, recorded the tune and then went back to sleep. Their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Transforming Grace Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 3, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,377 views

    God's grace is transformative. It’s intended to be life-changing. Grace is about God accepting us the way we are but loving us enough not to leave us that way.

    Series: Amazing! “TRANSFORMING GRACE” TITUS 2:11-14 Last week, we started this message series called “Amazing!” We’re looking at God’s grace and what it means to live in his grace. One of the things we mentioned last week is that God’s grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Will Not Let My Church Be About My Preferences And Desires Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 10, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,812 views

    The body of Christ is not about what I want. it's about what Christ wants.

    Series: I Am a Church Member (based on and adapted from Thom Rainer’s book by the same name) “I Will Not Let My Church Be About My Preferences and Desires” Mark 9:33-35; Philippians 2:5-11 Open We are in the third week of our book study together. We’ve been ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do Your Actions Speak As Loud As Your Words? Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 17, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,914 views

    A Christmas time message about Joseph

    Holy Days, Holy People Joseph: Do your actions speak as loud as your words? -Have you ever thought much about the Nativity scene? Most of you own one or have seen one before. -Everyone knows about Mary, and baby Jesus, and the angel Gabriel. We know a lot about the Wise Men from a distant land. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Gifts In A Manger

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 19, 2014
     | 5,308 views

    In the manger with Jesus we can discover 6 gifts just waiting to be opened.

    Can I say I am thankful this morning that all my children are grown? Christmas is here and I don’t have the worry of 10 Christmas gifts for each, trying to make sure that all three felt happy and fulfilled with their expectations. I don’t have the worry about credit card debts ran up ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Keep Reminding Myself

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 21, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,215 views

    To remind us JESUS as both Blessor and the blessing of the LORD that made us rich not us, and to teach fathers to teach their children instructions and teachings from the LORD, and the mothers as reminders.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you reminding yourself? Are you an absentee parent? Are you abroad? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers specially the fathers III. OBJECTIVES: To remind us JESUS as both Blessor and the blessing of the LORD that made us rich not us, and to teach fathers to teach their children ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christmas Joy Series

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Dec 22, 2014
     | 14,399 views

    So on the night of the birth of Jesus, before the nation had an opportunity to reject Him, or even be made aware that He had come in the flesh, the angel announces that this good news is of a ‘great joy for all the people.

    (Luke 2:1-11) 1. Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth. 2. This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3. And everyone was on his way to register for the census, each to his own city. 4. Joseph ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel