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  • Tim Zoltowski avatar

    Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Tim Zoltowski on Jan 24, 2016
     | 9,313 views

    This message discusses the purpose of the gifts of the Spirit and the plan that God has for His people to use them to serve others. In 2 Peter 4, each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace

    I would like to talk to you today about the Gifts of the Spirit. If the last three sermons have hit home with you then you are likely encouraged, even excited, to serve the Lord as Christ's ambassadors. You realize that you are a new creation and cannot live the way you used to. Not that you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Going Up!

    Contributed by John Gullick on Jan 25, 2016
     | 6,280 views

    A sermon that encourages folk to move up into the purposes of God. The second point uses material I got from the internet.

    Going Up - Experiencing something different Ezra 10 4, Rise up take courage and do it. Mark 1 - 17 Don’t you want to experience something different in 2016? Do you want to go up not down? Well I want to assure you life will be different but I want to tell you you have to choose ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Help! I’ve Married The Wrong Person! Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016
     | 8,965 views

    Jacob rolls over in the morning and the woman beside him is not the woman of his dreams. The same thing has happened to many couples. We wake up one day and think we’ve married the wrong person. What are you to do?

    Help! I’ve Married the Wrong Person! Genesis 29:15-30 Bob Moeller writes: "I never met my grandmother. She died on the dusty, lonely plains when my father was 17 years old. Yet my father credits her with pointing him toward God. A few summers ago, when I attended a large family reunion, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Praying For Rain Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 19, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 38,222 views

    Sometimes it is harder to get the rain going that it is to have it stopped. Elijah had to labour in his prayer for rain.

    ELIJAH—A MAN OF LIKE PASSIONS 10 Praying for Rain TEXT: 1 Kings 18:41-46 1 Kings 18:41-46 KJV And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for there is a sound of abundance of rain. [42] So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he cast ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Am Crucifed With Christ

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 25, 2016
     | 8,602 views

    We must realize, as the early church did, that Calvary is not merely about how Christ died, but also how we should live.

    INTRO: 1. We must realize, as the early church did, that Calvary is not merely about how Christ died, but also how we should live. a. Modern day Christianity has often limited the Cross of Christ to the doctrinal boundaries of Salvation. b. But it’s clear from the epistles that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Plot To Kill Jesus Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 26, 2016
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     | 15,222 views

    The analysis of the plot to kill Jesus in Luke 22:1-6 alerts us to several dangers.

    Scripture It was the final week of Jesus’ life, just days before his death. All of the public attempts of the various groups of religious leaders to discredit Jesus had failed completely, and they no longer dared ask him any question (Luke 20:40). Jesus warned his disciples, in the hearing ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Believe It Or Not, The Virgin B Irth

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 21, 2014
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     | 4,094 views

    This sermon looks at the reality and the need for the virgin birth of Christ. It also looks at why virgin birth should affect our views on abortion.

    Believe It Or Not-Part 3 The Virgin Birth 12/14/2014 Jeremiah 1:4-8 Luke 1:26-45 How many of you have ever been in a place in which you were saying, “I can’t believe this is happening to me.” It may have been something good or it may have been something not so good. I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Tending The Fire

    Contributed by Kerry O'neill on Dec 24, 2014
     | 8,832 views

    It is ALL about a relationship with Jesus and it takes discipline to pursue Him. It is NOT meant as a guilt trip for those who do not have a daily quiet time, but practical helps on how to. *May be better preached as series. Lots of content, a bit rushed.

    The Fire on the Altar - Leviticus 6:8-13 The LORD said to Moses: 9 “Give Aaron and his sons this command: ‘These are the regulations for the burnt offering: The burnt offering is to remain on the altar hearth throughout the night, till morning, and the fire must be kept burning on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Will Be Loving Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 4, 2015
     | 4,030 views

    A sermon series based on the fruits of the Spirit.

    (Series) "Relaunch 2015" pt. 1 - I Will Be Loving Galatians 5:22-23 Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Introduction: How many of you would like to make some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    God's Presence - Omnipresence Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jan 7, 2015
     | 11,861 views

    What do we mean when we say that God is everywhere?

    GOD’S PRESENCE - OMNIPRESENCE Early American Indians had a unique practice to train their young braves. On the night of the young brave’s 13th birthday, on his threshold of manhood, after learning hunting, and fishing, and scouting skills, he was put to one final test. He was put into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Lament Over Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 10, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,253 views

    Jesus' lament over Jerusalem as set forth in Luke 13:31-35 shows us Jesus' loving determination to die in Jerusalem for his people.

    Scripture Jesus is still on his way to Jerusalem from Galilee. He only has a few months left to live. He knows that he is going to Jerusalem to pay the penalty for people’s sin by his death. He will sacrifice his life in order to reconcile sinners with a holy God. Along the way Jesus is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Believe 5 - Identity In Christ Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 16, 2015
     | 12,979 views

    Believe week 6 looks at our Identity in Christ

    Believe 5 - Identity in Christ Ephesians 1:3-14 October 19, 2014 We’ve started our search for a college for Joshua. We’ve made a couple of college visits. Two things I’ve learned . . . I’m not sure I’m ready to let go of Joshua, and college is not cheap. Since I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Pell avatar

    Bridges And Ditches: Some Things Never Change (#3 Of 5 In The Series) Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 17, 2015
     | 4,262 views

    The real component in the success of the first century Christians lies not in external tactics but with their internal values … their Christ-like character.

    Welcome and Call to Worship Good morning. We are so honored you have chosen to worship with us today. Did you see the news item a few days back about the lady who was arrested on Highway 11 in Tulsa? It appears she was driving the wrong direction; she was headed eastbound in the westbound ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Forget Not All His Benefits

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 15, 2020
    based on 6 ratings
     | 26,753 views

    If we don’t get into the habit of thanking God for what we DO have we’ll soon become ungrateful because of what we DON’T have.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK Text: Psalms 103:1-22; Ephesians 5:19-20; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 ILL. Thinking about his childhood, Chuck Swindoll wrote: "I recall, as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Boy's & Girl's Hell In The Hall Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 8, 2013
     | 5,740 views

    Each of us have experience with bullying: either as the one wounded or the one doing the wounding.

    Bullying: Far From Harmless March 3, 2013 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction A Each of us have experience with bullying: either as the one wounded or the one doing the wounding. 1 Maybe you’re there right now! a Someone is stabbing you with words, kicking you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist