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  • Ken Sowers avatar

    The Tenants Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Feb 29, 2016
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     | 7,103 views

    parable of the tenants as a part of the Lent series

    The Tenants Activity: Ask people to bring an egg, it could be empty egg shell or a hard boiled or even a raw egg. Demonstrate or Show a video of people squeezing or sitting on a raw egg - Purpose is to handle it roughly and see what happens. Mishandle it, you lose it. Sit on the egg? What is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Day Of Atonement

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,341 views

    The Day of Atonement was fulfilled by Jesus at his first coming when He atoned for our sins through His shed blood and it will be fulfilled further at His second coming when Israel recognizes Him as Messiah.

    Note: This message was presented by Pastors Pat Damiani and Dana Yentzer Pat: This morning we’ll continue with our examination of the three fall Jewish feasts that began last week with our look at the Feast of Trumpets. Once again, Pastor Dana is going to describe the historical background of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Heart And Mind Of Leadership

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 14, 2002
    based on 81 ratings
     | 7,374 views

    This is a devotional written for my leadership board meeting on having the mind and heart of leadership

    The Heart and Mind of Leadership Matthew 10:16 Leadership Team Devotional September 10, 2002 I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. Matthew 10:16 Jesus tells us that we are to be shrewd minded and soft hearted. This seems to be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    God's Word Is Alive!

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 18, 2006
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     | 6,263 views

    God’s word is indeed alive! This short sermon focuses on God’s word which tells us of our sin and also tells us that there is somewhere we can go to find grace and mercy.

    The words we have just heard from ‘Hebrews’ are important words for us. They were originally written to Jews who had become Christians; and the book as a whole affirms the authority of scripture, emphasising that the gospel of Jesus Christ brings the Old Testament to completion. They are important ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What Can I Give Jesus? Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,050 views

    God gave His best: shouldn’t we give our best this Christmas.

    Christmas: It=s All About Giving WHAT CAN I GIVE TO JESUS? Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 2:1-11 Over the past couple of Sundays as we approach Christmas, we have considered the thought: Christmas: It’s All about giving. We examined how much God the Father gave when He gave His Only Son on that first ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Blockading Your Heart, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 21, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,705 views

    A challenge to guard against that which would defile our heart or spirit

    Blockading your heart Part 1 Opening: 1. What awesome thing took place in 1962????? How many of you have heard of the US naval blockade of Cuba? Why did the United States blockade Cuba? To guard ourselves from danger and destruction. 2. The word of God also speaks to us of a blockading ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Witnesses To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 4, 2006
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     | 2,835 views

    How we are witnessed to a Lord who "changes everything" (History, life, death, love)

    Our Message is about Jesus: We are witnesses to Him as King Joel’s prophecy: explaining a most unusual open air praise service. Last Days are upon us, because the Spirit is poured on us. The Spirit is poured on us by the exalted Messiah/Christ, Jesus of Nazareth. The prophecy sets the stage ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Jesus Goes To Church

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,854 views

    What does Jesus do when He goes to church? He changes things.

    Mark 1:21-28 They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach. The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law. Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    New Wine With Jesus

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 15, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,335 views

    The passing of old things, and the ushering in of new.

    NEW WINE WITH JESUS. John 2:1-11. The Gospel of John provides us with an unashamedly theological overview of the person of Christ. We are introduced to our Lord under the Genesis motif “in the beginning” (John 1:1), and as the Word made flesh (John 1:14). Throughout the book, John’s preferred ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Matter Of Heart And Mind Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 28, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,665 views

    We live out oneness by possessing good attitudes.

    A MATTER OF HEART AND MIND: Living the Unity We Have Been Given I Peter 3.8 S: Attitude C: Unity Th: Living the Unity We Have Been Given Pr: WE LIVE OUT ONENESS BY POSSESSING GOOD ATTITUDES. ?: What? What are the attitudes we should possess? KW: Approaches TS: We will find in our study of I Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Path Of Becoming One – Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jun 22, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,927 views

    Looking thru the song of songs and what it teaches us about relationships and sex.

    INTRO: This morning we are continuing our series through the book of Song of Songs (Song of Solomon). Let’s review for those who’ve missed: -This book is 8 chapters long, taking a couple and giving you 7 snapshots of their relationship. Imagine a 3,000 year old document that, if you can apply these ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Tower Builder And The Warring King Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jul 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,905 views

    We examine two parables that deal with discipleship and specifically the carefully weighing the cost of following Jesus. No matter where you are spiritually, Jesus calls us to seriously consider discipleship.

    The Parables of Jesus The Tower Builder and the Warring King Luke 14:28-32 July 26, 2009 This week we are going to turn to two parables that are about discipleship. It is a “Who from you…” parable. This refers to the phrase in verse 28 of Luke 14 that in the NIV says, “suppose one of you.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Marvelous Gift Of Grace

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 7, 2019
     | 6,265 views

    Following his declaration of man's depravity and the love of God to meet our desperate need, Paul reveals the means of our salvation. We are saved by grace through faith unto good works. Works do not produce salvation, but they will follow genuine salvation.

    The Marvelous Gift of Grace Ephesians 2: 8-10 Over the past few weeks, we have considered the desperate situation of mankind. There is no doubt that we are all born in sin, separated from God and in danger of eternal condemnation because of sin. Thankfully, God understood man’s desperate need and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul: On The Parousia Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Nov 13, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,052 views

    PENT 23C: Part 1 of a two-part series on learning to live as end-times Christians ought to live.

    Theories on when and how the world might end have surfaced for centuries. Consider these: 1. In 960 Bernard of Thuringia, a German theologian, calculated 992 as the most likely year for the world’s end. As the time approached, panic was widespread. 2. German astrologer Johann ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Our Security Is In God

    Contributed by David Quackenbush on May 3, 2003
    based on 171 ratings
     | 24,810 views

    The assurance and security of those who make God their refuge and tower

    Our Security Is In God Psalm 91:1-11 Introduction •The consideration of the past month with S.A.R.S here in Toronto •The perplexity of the medical profession •The worry and fear among the elderly •The announcement of World Health Organization (Read Travel Advisroy) •The general worry and anxiety ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God