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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    In The Midst Of Devastation, Destruction, And Death

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 29, 2011
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,858 views

    Considering the destruction of Joplin’s deadly tornado, what must we do?

    INTRO.- The devastating tornado in Joplin, MO. They are saying it was the deadliest in the history of the US in nearly 60 years. Why? Because of the many deaths (142), over 900 injured and 100 unaccounted for, and 8,000 structures damaged. At least 300 businesses and 4,000 jobs were affected by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Precious In His Sight

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 26, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 23,370 views

    Funeral chapel message.

    The text I use today comes from Ps. 116:15 which is a perfect way of expressing God’s outlook on what had happened in the life and death of Glen Criswell. “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.” While we view death as the enemy, God sees it from another ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Flowers avatar

    Greedership: Ringing False Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,651 views

    Looks at the causes and consequences of bad leadership, and the characteristics of bad leaders.

    Greedership: Ringing False The Productive Life, part 2 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers March 19, 2006 Last week we looked at Titus chapter 1, verses 1-8, where we see the qualifications that the Apostle Paul lays out for those who would aspire to spiritual leadership. (Explain ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Islam Vs. Biblical Christianity Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 11, 2010
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,554 views

    Looks at some facts and background of Islam and compares it to Biblical Christianity

    Islam vs. Biblical Christianity What’s the difference? Slide Good morning, I am glad that you are here this morning. We are at the front end of a series called Faithology that is helping us to compare other religions to Biblical Christianity and to help us know the truth of what we believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Let The River Take What You Pursued God For Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 30, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 28,970 views

    Week 2. In week one we focused on the call of God that is ever upward and forward. In this message we backtrack a little and endeavor to make sure the enemy doesn't steal, nor do we lose, things God has deposited in our life. Losing your cutting edge.

    Don't Let the River Take What You Pursued God For PPT 1 Series Title Gods best version of me PPT 2 Todays Message Title We began our series last week talking about how God's call is always forward, and you will remember I used the example of a cars gears and asked are you in park, neutral, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Are Rewards Something We Should Strive For?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,877 views

    Sermon on the quest for rewards in heaven - whether they should be sought - how and why.

    October 12, 2003 Mark 9:30-37 Dear saints living in the hope of the resurrection, God’s Word is full of encouragements for us to look forward to the resurrection from the dead. One such encouragement is the promise of rewards that will be given to us once we get to heaven. This is very ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christian Character

    Contributed by David Swanger on Jul 13, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 34,406 views

    Who are you when no one is looking is the essence of your personal character.

    WHO ARE YOU WHEN NO ONE IS LOOKING* (Ezek. 8:7-12) 1. Jay Utley tells a story of a homeless man walking up to him on the street and asking for a cup of coffee. The man was drunk and rather obnoxious. After the 2nd or 3rd time Jay got frustrated, and with the man standing close in front of him ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Unity In His Glory Series

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,205 views

    God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit were never in conflict.

    God’s Unity in His Glory Unity, Harmony, and Community – Part 1 John 17:1-5 In the beginning of eternity (if you could say that), there was God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit – the Trinity. They enjoyed perfect community. They reflected each other’s glory. Let me tell you something – something really ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing Ourselves To Receive The Blessings Of God

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 2, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 42,212 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT PREPARING OURSELVES TO RECEIVE THE BLESSINGS OF GOD AND EXHORTS US TO 1.REFLECT 2.REPENT 3.RELEASE 4.RECOVER 5.REARRANGE 6.RENEW 7.REJOICE

    PREPARING OURSELVES TO RECEIVE THE BLESSINGS OF GOD *********************************************************** OUTLINE 1.REFLECT 2.REPENT 3.RELEASE 4.RECOVER 5.REARRANGE 6.RENEW 7.REJOICE THE MESSAGE PREPARING OURSELVES TO RECEIVE THE BLESSINGS OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Homesick"

    Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Aug 20, 2003
    based on 218 ratings
     | 26,617 views

    A eulogy for a saved person. The name of the deceased has been removed. Insert any name of any deceased saved person and this sermon will preach!

    “But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.” (1 Chron. 2:9) I want to talk to you about "Home." Not an earthly home, but a heavenly home. I want to talk to you about the hope of all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Serving Prophet

    Contributed by Paul Cull on Mar 22, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,124 views

    The word of the prophet, into the world of the prophet, depends on the walk of the prophet with God

    The Serving Prophet Introduction One of the great things about being a parent or a grandparent is being able to read children’s stories. And as you will know, the best children’s stories work on several levels. They have an immediate appeal of course to the children, but on another level, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Epiphany Revives Our Excitement For Salvation

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 5, 2014
     | 3,190 views

    Does the message of Jesus sound like a tired old re-run? It shouldn't! The Apostle Paul explains why not.

    The hit show Breaking Bad ended its run late last year with a grand finale viewed by 10.3 million people. That’s nowhere near Super Bowl viewing numbers. Last year 108 million people watched the Ravens top the 49’s, but for a show that started with just a million viewers, ending with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Craig Condon avatar

    Christ Our King

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 21, 2015
     | 6,358 views

    The Book of Revelation tells us to lean into our faith in a Christ who holds the future in his hands. Nothing can frustrate his eternal will, and that eternal will includes us who will be spending eternity with him in his eternal kingdom here on earth.

    A minister and his wife were on their way home on a Sunday evening. He was tired because he preached five times that day. His wife asked a question to which he answered in anger. Immediately he felt conviction and apologized to his wife. He said, “Forgive me. I’m quite tired. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Daren Mitchell avatar

    Reconciliation

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Apr 21, 2014
     | 5,959 views

    Trying to follow the command of Jesus to love God and others without the power of the Spirit would be like trying to fill a bucket with water that has holes in the bottom of it. The bucket won't fill up.

    If you sit down to a piano and play one key you create a sound. Now if you strike another key at the same time, you will have one of two tones. You will hear a harmonious tone, or you will hear a dissonant tone. You'll know right away which tone you hear. If you strike two keys at the same time ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Worship-Filled Heart

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 16, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,724 views

    Worship is a broad topic, so I’d like to look at it through the lens of the prophet Isaiah’s encounter with God before His heavenly throne as found in Isaiah 6:1-8. From this encounter, I’d like to share several aspects about worship that will change our lives and relationship with God.

    A Christian’s Heart “A Worship-Filled Heart” Isaiah 6:1-8 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVxbexDKb_Q In the early to mid 1900’s, pastor, author, and counselor, AW Tozer, who had written 12 books, including the Christian classic, “The Pursuit of God,” said that worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare