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  • Daniel Villa avatar

    Unlearning The Church Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Sep 9, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 9,427 views

    The church Jesus built is His body called for a special purpose in the world.

    UNLEARNING THE CHURCH Matthew 16:17-19; Col 1:18,24-25; Thesis: We have adapted so many unhealthy and unbiblical views and practices we call the church, that we have almost rendered the church irrelevant and ineffective. We need to recover what Jesus expects or dreams the church will be. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Dark Side Of Doubt

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 11, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,656 views

    A sermon on doubt (Material taken from Gary Habermas’ book, Dealing with Doubt)

    It is one of the strangest phenomena that you could ever discover that in the Bible, from beginning to ending, there is never any argument, any defense, any presentation, any discussion concerning the existence and the reality and the being of God, never. God is just presented and that’s all; "In ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Riaan de Villiers avatar

    An Attitude Of Joy

    Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,281 views

    If there is one thing everybody is looking for then it is to be really and truly happy: to have and experience real joy everyday. It is time to realize that we can have that joy: we just need to change our attitude.

    Nehemiah 8:10 AMP: Then [Ezra] told them, Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet drink, and send portions to him for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. And be not grieved and depressed, for the joy of the Lord is your strength and stronghold. GNB: Now go home and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Discipline Of Celebration Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,628 views

    Sermon #1 in a two sermon series on my favorite disciplines deals with celebration and how to maintain joy in everyday life

    (sermon #1 in the My Favorite Disciplines) The Discipline of CELEBRATION Nehemiah 8:10; Philippians 4:4; Psalm 118:24 CHCC: December 7, 2008 INTRODUCTION: This fall some of our Pueblo groups studied a book called The Life You Always Wanted by John Ortberg. It’s a book about Spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Divine Dialoge Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Dec 29, 2008
     | 4,054 views

    Series of messages on prayer - This messages deals with the purpose of prayer.

    The Purpose of Prayer We have been looking to understand and implement into our lives the habits or discipline that conditions the spiritual dimension of our lives that in turn increases our capacity to relate to God. Only when these activities become a way of life will we see the desired growth ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Immortal Invisible Immanuel

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 31, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,222 views

    We tend to underestimate God. We fail to appreciate his divinity and his humanity. We need to keep these realities in balance. Jesus is the infinite, immortal, invisible Immanuel.

    Text: Matthew 1:18-25 NLT Now this is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. But while she was still a virgin, she became pregnant by the Holy Spirit. Joseph, her fiancé, being a just man, decided to break the engagement quietly, so as not to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Fruit Of The Spirit, Joy & Peace Series

    Contributed by Tom Feola on Aug 18, 2012
     | 6,495 views

    This is part 2 of the fruit of the Spirit, This is on Joy and Peace

    Fruit of the Spirit Joy & Peace Mark 4:14-20 (NKJV) 14 The sower sows the word. 15 And these are the ones by the wayside where the word is sown. When they hear, Satan comes immediately and takes away the word that was sown in their hearts. 16 These likewise are the ones sown on stony ground who, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Significance Of The Kingdom Of God Series

    Contributed by Francis Balla on Sep 24, 2012
     | 9,735 views

    When I gave my life to Jesus in the 80’s I realized that I belonged to the Kingdom of God. In those days it was a major theme in the Christian world. But unfortunately in the 21st century many Christians don’t even know there is something called the Kingd

    In an earlier century, there lay a large boulder in the middle of the roadway. Traveler after traveler walked past the boulder, veering off the side of the road to get around it. All the while, they were shaking their head and muttering, "Can you believe that? Someone should get that big thing out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Was The Stone Rolled Away?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 5, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 31,745 views

    The stone was rolled away for you. Are you curious? The stone speaks. It speaks to us of death, victory over death, and hope for the future through Christ. The stone was rolled away so we could encounter the risen Lord. He is risen! He is alive today. He

    Opening illustration: Around the year 1930, a Communist leader named Nikolai Bukharin journeyed from Moscow to Kiev, Ukraine. His mission was to address a huge assembly with the aim of advancing communism. His subject for the evening was atheism. For a solid hour he aimed his heavy artillery at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    There Is A Light: Christmas Eve Service

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,127 views

    Christmas Eve Candle Light and Carols Service

    There is a Light Christmas Eve Candlelight Service PREPARATIONS: The advent wreath with the Christ candle lit is in the center of the congregation. Candles for each section People come in the dark, candle-lit sanctuary as an instrumental prelude is playing. INSTRUMENTAL PRELUDE Piano plays ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Achieving Victory Over Lonliness

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,884 views

    LONLINESS CAN BE A GREAT ENEMY OF PEOPLE. IT IS ALSO AN ENEMY THAT CAN BE DEFEATED.

    ACHIEVING VICTORY OVER LONLINESS: PART TWO JOHN 16:17-34 THEME: LONLINESS IS A PART OF OUR LIVES, BUT IT DOESN’T HAVE TO RULE OUR LIVES. WE CAN HAVE VICTORY OVER IT, EVENTUALLY THRUOGH CHRIST. INTRODUCTION: LAST WEEK I INTRODUCED YOU TO FOUR MAJOR AREAS OF OUR LIVES WHERE WE ARE PRONE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rob Willis avatar

    Fueled By Hope Series

    Contributed by Rob Willis on Dec 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,541 views

    Part one of a four part series on the four themes of Advent - hope, peace, joy, and love. Describes "hope" and how it is powerful and beneficial.

    I enjoy celebrating Advent first, and then celebrating Christmas. You see, our world has commercialized Christmas so much so that what used to be a fairly sacred time of year is now only talked about in terms of company profits, consumer spending, Hollywood blockbuster movies, TV events, finding ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronald Franklin avatar

    How To Turn Stress Into Rest - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ronald Franklin on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,563 views

    One thing that often hinders Christians in enjoying our lives is stress. The times when we feel stressed out are usually the most miserable times in our lives. If believers are going to live the abundant life, we’ve got to learn how to deal with stress.

    INTRODUCTION As you know, our theme this year in CCC is Determined to Develop. Today we want to talk about one of the areas of our lives that it is most crucial for us to develop in if we are going enjoy our lives. Do you know that God intends for you to enjoy life? When we talk about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living God's Will Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 15, 2013
     | 10,078 views

    God WANTS us to live in His will and He will help us to be able to accomplish the task!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • One of the questions I get a lot concerns the issue of God’s will for their life. • I really believe that most Christians have a desire to know God’s will for their life. I also believe that people do want to live in God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Give Thanks In All Circumstances!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 20, 2018
     | 22,248 views

    No matter how terrible some of the circumstances of life may be, with God's help there will always be that for which we can be thankful.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; Psalm 103:1-5 A. By Presidential Proclamation, this Thursday is traditionally a day of national Thanksgiving. So I want to call your attention to 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ