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  • Jeff Simms avatar

    Saul's Testing

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 19, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,467 views

    A look at the testing of Saul at Gilgal. Looks at what God was attempting to do in Saul’s life. Encourages the people to walk in obedience

    1 Samuel 13:5-14 Saul’s Testing Purpose Statement: To encourage the congregation to walk in obedience. Background: Samuel doesn’t arrive at Gilgal when Saul expects him. The men are terrified of a terrific army in front of them. Saul and the men are filled with fear. Fear leads Saul to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gospel According To Will Smith: The Pursuit Of Happyness Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Nov 12, 2008
     | 5,579 views

    This message is part of a movie series looking at Will Smith Movies - this one looks at the real life story of Chris Gardner in The Pursuit of Happyness

    Chris Gardner’s story is a great story... Husband, father, salesman - selling doctors scanning machines they don’t want or need. He knows there has to be more! He meets a guy driving a Ferrari, who is a stockbroker. He tells Chris to get that job you need good math skills, and good people skills ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kindred United Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Dec 31, 2013
     | 3,818 views

    A look backward at our church at failure, but a look forward to what our church can be with the first church in Acts 2 as a model

    I have been pastoring this church, as either Resurrection Bible Church or as Victory Bible Church in its early form, since January 2, 2000. I have to say that it has been an interesting ride, with highs and lows and a lot of in between. Those of us that pastor rural churches pretty much have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Extra Ordinary Jesus - Death Series

    Contributed by Nicky Evans on Aug 14, 2011
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     | 3,596 views

    Part 8 of our study looking at the Extra Ordinary man Jesus and today we will look at why Jesus had to die.

    How many of you have ever thought about dying? How many of you have thought about what would be the best way to die? I have, and to tell you the truth, the way I want to go is in my sleep with a smile on my face! I want to go to bed in the night, close my eyes and just drift off. I have seen people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Real Christians Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 17, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,143 views

    The disciples were first called Christians at Antioch. This message takes a look at what a "real," biblical Christian looks like and does.

    * Explain how the meanings of many words have changed over time (i.e., spam; cell; wicked; awful; etc.) * How the meaning of "Christian" has changed: today there are many "types" of Christians (i.e., active/inactive; marginal; radical; involved/uninvolved; secret; casual; etc.) * The most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Has There Ever Been A King As Awesome As Christ?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 21, 2011
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     | 6,402 views

    Has There Ever Been A King As Awesome As Christ? 1) Look at what he rules. 2) Look at how he rules.

    Seven years ago, King Jigme of Bhutan, a mountainous country sandwiched between China and India, announced that he was giving up absolute power in favor of a constitutional monarchy headed by his son, the crown prince. The nation was stunned. People openly wept and begged their monarch to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Extra Ordinary Jesus - Preperation Series

    Contributed by Nicky Evans on Jul 27, 2011
     | 3,542 views

    Part 4 of our study looking at the extra ordinary man, Jesus. This week we shall look at the preperation for His birth

    How many of us here have had children? If we haven't had children, how many of us have been close to someone who has had children? Maybe a sister or something? Now, can you remember what it was like from the time you found out about the pregnancy to the time the baby was born? I know for us, when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Breakfast With The King Series

    Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 1, 2024
     | 2,398 views

    This morning we are looking at a unique encounter that the disciples had with Jesus. More specifically, we are looking at an encounter that Peter had with Jesus.

    Opener: Good Morning everyone! We are so blessed to be here this morning and worshiping the Lord together as a family! Last week, we celebrated father day and if you were not able to get your mug, please be sure to grab one as you leave today! Last week, we continued with our sermon series on ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Near The Cross--Maundy Thursday Good Friday

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 25, 2021
     | 2,755 views

    There were several people passing by or standing near the cross, but what they saw depended on what they were looking for when they looked at Jesus.

    Near The Cross Luke 23:26-49 Maundy Thursday is the beginning of the process that takes Jesus to the cross. Jesus was crucified in a very public place, which means many people saw what was taking place. Where do you think you would have fit in that day based on what you think about ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Spiritual Gifts - Get On The Bus

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 21, 2020
     | 2,999 views

    Continuing our look at our purpose in life. Looking at Spiritual gifts and how we can better understand our SHAPE.

    Get on the Bus 1 Corinthians 12 September 20, 2020 A man was walking through the forest and saw a fox that had lost its legs, and he wondered how it lived. Then he saw a tiger come up with game in its mouth. The tiger ate its fill and left the rest of the meat for the fox. The next day God fed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Love Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 5, 2021
     | 4,107 views

    An ongoing look at God's attributes. On this Valentine's Day we look at God's love.

    God is Love February 14, 2021 Well, today is Valentine’s Day and I was going to hold off on this attribute of God until the end, but it seemed very appropriate to talk about today. Of course, it’s God’s attribute of Love. The great 20th century theologian, Karl Barth, a man of amazing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Primer Or What Is A Primer?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022
     | 864 views

    Look at what our society has turned into. Look at what society considers more important to instruct our children.

    What is primer or what is a primer? The online Merriam-Webster dictionary gives the following: A small book for teaching children to read - (to teach regardless of age) A small introductory book on a subject or a short informative piece of writing A compound used to ignite a spark - (needed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    The Light Of Christmas

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 13, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 38,331 views

    In the Christmas sermon we're looking at Jesus Christ, the light of the world, and the true light of Christ by looking at several attributes of light.

    “The Light of Christmas” Last week we looked at God’s view of the Christmas journey out of John’s Gospel chapter one. In verses four and five it says, “In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.” (John 1:4-5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Experiencing Worship

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 12, 2016
     | 6,016 views

    we have been looking at practical ways of worship. practical ways of experiencing God.

    Experiencing Worship Introduction- For the past couple weeks, we have looked at practical ways to experience God; and have God evident in our life. We had Looked into being a Barnabas church and a Barnabas giver. A Barnabas person or church is one that shows generosity and kindness to those ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Games People Play - Sorry Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 12,563 views

    Using Board Games as a jumping off place we looked at our Christianity. This sermon deals with repentance.

    The Games People Play Sorry – Repentance CHANGING THE HEART INTRODUCTION: ILLUSTRATION: Towards the end of the nineteenth century, Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel awoke one morning to read his own obituary in the local newspaper: “Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite, who died yesterday, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ