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  • Dennis Cummins avatar

    Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Dennis Cummins on May 7, 2008
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     | 4,063 views

    This series is designed to help people understand how God takes our failures and refines us with them, turning them into successes.

    Refined by Failure Part 1 What’s the main difference between people who achieve and people who are average???? What makes people excel? Why does some people sky rocket while others plummet? Some people can’t be told anything and that is why they are still living their past failures… We need ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Some Reflections On The Ascension Of Jesus

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 31, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,379 views

    What does the Ascension mean to us in 21st Century Britain

    Three guiding lights for the Church Luke 24:44-53 The story of the Ascension of Jesus Christ is a wonderful piece of history, but what relevance does have to us in 21st Century Britain. May I answer my own question by telling you a story? Story: Norman Cates shared the humorous story of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Favored To Forgive Series

    Contributed by Ulysses Mckneely on Jun 3, 2011
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     | 6,653 views

    Forgiveness is essential in the Christian walk; but how many can forgive while vengence is at their fingertips?

    FAVORED TO FORGIVE GEN. 45:1-5 PT3(Getting over myself) Sermon by Rev. U.R. Mckneely II 6/6/2010 “Simon Wiesenthal lost 89 relatives in Hitler’s death camps. He has devoted his life to finding Nazi criminals and bringing them to justice. He is often asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contending Or Surrendering

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 30, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 12,830 views

    Every Christian should not only know and love the truth but be willing and able to be contend for the truth which has been entrusted to us and not surrender it for the sake of harmony or unity.

    Contending or Surrendering Jude 1-4 Introduction: The church has been entrusted as stewards of the manifold grace and wisdom of God. Yet today people professing to be Christians would attack the very notion of absolute truth. Not only should every Christian know and love the truth but we are to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Resurrection And Its Effects Foretold

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 14, 2012
     | 4,827 views

    This passage is one that lays out more than man could ever imagine. Jesus revealed and proclaimed the resurrection and its effects on the world. We will break this passage down into 7 segments tonight.

    Tonight’s passage is one that lays out more than man could ever imagine. Jesus revealed and proclaimed the resurrection and its effects on the world. We will break this passage down into 7 segments tonight. READ 16-19. The resurrection of Jesus perplexes people. Here Jesus predicts His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Divide And Conquer? Series

    Contributed by Harold Laubach Jr on Jan 21, 2016
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     | 14,585 views

    Unity of Spirit is important. It is powerful enough to stop division, empower a church and hold believers on task. Taking our eyes off of Christ is a sure fire way to invite division, discord and eventually demise.

    Have you ever heard of the term ‘Divide et impera’ (Latin)? It turns out, you have, just in a different language. That Latin term, is translated into English and it says, ‘Divide and Conquer’. It is a military, economic and mathematical term. Its definition is ‘a ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    United We Stand: Divided We Fall

    Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 4, 2016
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     | 13,076 views

    The only way we can stand strong in our families, churches and communities is when we walk in unity and guard against division and strife.

    UNITED WE STAND: DIVIDED WE FALL INTRODUCTION: Vision 2016: “Seek God First.” • “Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him!” (Psalm 34:8, NKJV). • My hope is that this year you will catch a glimpse of the awesomeness of Jesus, and Seek God First in every area ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Ordinary People

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Feb 5, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,500 views

    Jesus saved his greatest moments for the ordinary people

    Luke 9:28 About eight days after Jesus said this, he took Peter, John and James with him and went up onto a mountain to pray. Luke 9:29 As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning. Luke 9:30 Two men, Moses and Elijah, appeared in ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Four Become Fishers Of Men Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 6, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,846 views

    It is very comforting for me to know that He uses simple men like these. They were not super-duper saints and that gives me hope that He may even be able to use a person like me. The important thing is for us to give ourselves to Him.

    Harmony of the Gospels -AD 27- Sea of Galilee Four Become Fishers of Men (Psalms 33:9) Matthew 4:18-22, Mark 1:16-20, Luke 5:1-11 This is the record of Jesus’ call to four of His disciples; Peter, Andrew, James and John. -Matthew- And Jesus walking by the Sea of Galilee, saw two bretheren, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Demoniac Healed On The Sabbath Day Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 7, 2017
     | 9,975 views

    Demon activity was rampant in the Roman Empire, at this time. They operate in the spirit realm and they function by controlling the bodies of the people they invade. But God is in control in the spiritual realm, and He can control demons.

    Harmony of the Gospels -AD 27- Capernaum Demoniac Healed on the Sabbath Day Mark 1:21-28, Luke 4:31-37 -Mark- And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught. (Mark 1:21) One time, the religious leaders questioned Jesus about His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Get Your Mind Right (With The Help Of God)

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 11, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,334 views

    Philippians 4:8 calls us to think upon such things as truth, nobility, righteousness, purity, loveliness, etc. Why? What help will that be to the Christian. More importantly, what help will that be for the Kingdom of God in drawing others to Jesus?

    Please open your Bibles to Philippians 4:4-9 which we will read in a few minutes. Our new memory verse is actually a follow-on to one of our earlier memory Scriptures; Philippians 4:6-7. “Finally, Brothers (or Brethren) …” Newer versions have “brothers and sisters”. Why? We who have grown up on ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Challenge Of Change

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 18, 2014
     | 12,578 views

    A sermon to challenge our perspectives about change.

    "The Challenge of Change" Isaiah 54:1-4 Isaiah 54:2 Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes; Introduction: How many of you are interested in seeing our church grow? I know that sounds ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If The Law Can’t Save Us, What’s The Point Of Having It? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 20, 2014
     | 4,839 views

    A look at how the Law is not there to get us to God, but to show us how far we are from Him.

    THE POINT OF THE LAW: The Law doesn’t get us closer to God; it helps us understand how far from Him we are. - 1 Timothy 1:7-8. - Romans 3:20. - The initial thought about the Law would seem to be: it’s to get us to God, therefore it’s for the righteous. - The reality is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C Jordan avatar

    Our Church Family: A Place For You To Belong

    Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 12, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,648 views

    The church is a family – a place of serving together, support and encouragement, spiritual warmth, and standing strong together.

    OUR CHURCH FAMILY: A PLACE FOR YOU TO BELONG INTRO TO TOPIC: What is the church? The church is family. This is a common NT metaphor. “So now you Gentiles are no longer strangers and foreigners. You are citizens along with all of God's holy people. You are members of God's family.” ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Jesus Our Passover Lamb

    Contributed by Tom Feola on Apr 16, 2014
     | 6,572 views

    Jesus is our Passover Lamb. He is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin's of the world.

    Jesus Our Passover Lamb The Passover Instituted: Passover: Recalls and show’s God’s Deliverance of the children of Israel Out of Egypt Pesach (PAY- sahk) means to “pass over.” The Passover meal, seder (SAY der), commemorates the Israelites’ deliverance from slavery ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational