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  • Donny Granberry avatar

    Challenges For The Church

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Jun 22, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,100 views

    This message was birthed out of a heart to evangelize our community for God.

    Challenges for the Church by: Donny Granberry Acts 20:27-32 NIV For I have not hesitated to proclaim to you the whole will of God. 28 Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Maintain The Flame

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 20,396 views

    A great message to remind us that it is our responsibility to continually seek after God.

    Maintain the Flame by Pastor Donny Granberry Our family has been outdoors people most all of my life. Many of our vacations were camping, hunting, and fishing. It may be hard for some of you to imagine, but my Mom can be an outdoors lady. She always caught the most fish and she would always get a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Learning From The First Church

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,538 views

    After the Day of Pentecost the first Church was a Learning, Expectant, Active, Generous, United, Evangelistic Church. We have much to learn!

    At the start of the year some of you were worried that I had developed a bit of a fixation with pews. If taken out of context it was possible to think that the new Vicar was calling for a return to pews in the church. Personally, I wondered if my reference to pews had anything to do with my concern ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Meaning Of Righteousness Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,477 views

    Jesus teaches true righteousness as it relates to adultery and divorce.

    Last Sunday, Jesus taught the real meaning of righteousness in the area of marital fidelity and sexual purity. Exodus 20:4;17 “You shall not commit adultery. 17“You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife or his male servant or his female servant or his ox ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Tragedy Of Spiritual Impotence

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 6, 2007
    based on 40 ratings
     | 11,004 views

    “Why could not we?” This question is a very wise one, for every man ought to try to know all he can about himself.

    THE TRAGEDY OF SPIRITUAL IMPOTENCE Matthew 17:14-19 “Why could not we?” This question is a very wise one, for every man ought to try to know all he can about himself. If I am successful, why is it that I succeed? Let me know the secret that I may keep doing it. If I do not succeed, let me know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 6 - Jesus Calls His First Disciples Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jul 7, 2007
     | 7,694 views

    A look at Jesus calling His Disciples.

    The Commission Part 6 –Jesus Calls First Disciples Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus’ Ministry † Jesus was Baptized, receiving the Holy Spirit † Jesus was tempted, and led by His Spirit, not His ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Part 7 - Jesus Calls Simon Peter Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jul 7, 2007
     | 6,201 views

    A closer look at the calling of one of the Disciples, Simon Peter.

    The Commission Part 6 –Jesus Calls First Disciples Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus’ Ministry † Jesus was Baptized, receiving the Holy Spirit † Jesus was tempted, and led by His Spirit, not His ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Disagreements, Contentions And Strife, Oh My

    Contributed by Earl Graston on Jul 11, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,024 views

    There must be abounding love in the body of Christ.

    Disagreements, Contentions, and Strife, ‘Oh My’ Proverbs 17:14 “The beginning of strife is like releasing water; therefore stop contention before a quarrel starts.” Strife is defined as a conflict, struggle or a rivalry. Contention, which is many times seen connected to strife can be defined as: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Mission Minded Church Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,382 views

    To show the importance of the church getting active in missions. Particularly within the body of Chirst.

    THE MISSION MINDED CHURCH Acts 11:27-30 My brothers and my sisters, this text is showing us the importance of being mission minded. If there is anything, we can take away from this text, it would be that we the church should not only be willing, but determined to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Proper Response To Affliction

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 7, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,224 views

    The advice that James gives to his readers in the first century also applies to us as we deal with rising gasoline prices.

    A PROPER RESPONSE TO AFFLICTION Text: James 5:7 – 12 Introduction: • Affliction: a state of pain, trouble, or distress; misery (World Book Dictionary) • James’ readers were being afflicted by wealthy landowners o Becoming wealthy at poor’s expense (v. 3) o Withheld wages from workers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Only Believe

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 14, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,610 views

    Fear is an impediment to faith. This message looks at the example of Jairus that allowed his faith to overcome his fears.

    Only Believe Mark 5:36 Sunday, April 20, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Mark 5:21-43 Talking points to the story • Mark has grouped together 4 miracles from 4:35-5:43 • He is giving us a glimpse of the reason behind the frenzy of people pressed around Jesus. It wasn’t a calm scene. No, the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    I Love A Parade

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 23, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,750 views

    Palm Sunday Message.

    I LOVE A PARADE Palm Sunday March 16, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee • A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, "Why do you have that palm branch, dad?" "You see, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Thy Kingdom Come O Lord Series

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Aug 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,174 views

    Advent is the season in which the Christian meditates on Christ coming into our lives bringing salvation if we repent, and on the return of Christ as judge and ruler in righteousness.

    Thy Kingdom Come AdventI (A_) Psalm 72__1-7 Sat, Dec 8, 2007 Sat of First Sunday in Advent First Reading: Isa 2:1-5Epistle: Rom 13:[8-10]11-14 Psalm 72 Gospel: Matt 21:1-11 or Matt 24:36-44 Invocation: In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Let us pray: ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Overcoming Temptation 1

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Aug 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,951 views

    This is the first part of two sermons on overcomig temptation. This messages deals with the nature of temptation.

    Overcoming Temptation “Through the Power of the Holy Spirit” by Pastor Donny Granberry Illustration: Little 4 year old Johnny was caught by his mother with his hand in the cookie jar when she asked him, “Johnny, why can’t you just be good?” He replied, “Oh, Mom, it makes me tired to be good.” If ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Annointed By A Sinful Woman Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,008 views

    Part 2:The Great Commission - ...and she stood ehind Him at His feet weeping. She wet His feet with her tears and began wiping them with her hair, kissing them and pouring perfume on them.

    The Great Commission Part 2 – Jesus anointed by a sinful woman Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org : www.TruthDigest.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON Jesus has just finished the Sermon on the Mount. He and his Disciples and Apostles begin to travel from Galilee to ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church