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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Who Am I--Why Am I Here Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 13, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 19,559 views

    This sermon looks at what is our purpose in life.

    Who Am I—Why Am I Here—Insanity For Christ Part 2 Glenville 1-13-13 Psalm 139:1-16 2 Peter 2:1-10 Today we are in week 2 of our Insanity For Christ Series. Last week, we looked at Who Is God-Why Jesus. Today we are going to take a closer look at ourselves, “Who Am I—Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Growing Pains Series

    Contributed by Russ Adams on Jul 26, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,394 views

    This message looks at the challenges of a growing changing congregation.

    July 14, 2013 Church Planting Growing Pains Acts 6:1-7 Opening words: After a one week absence we return to the Books of Acts. You know the story. Jesus was executed on a Friday. Everyone thought it was over. However, everyone was wrong. (I love it when everyone is wrong!) It was just the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    “what Subject Is Important Enough To Be In 45 Of Jeremiah’s 52 Chapters?”

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,332 views

    This sermon looks at the biggest subject in Jeremiah: idolatry.

    Talking About It Again And Again And Again: The biggest subject in Jeremiah is that God’s people had wandered off after idols. - Jeremiah 2:5, 11, 13. - v. 5, 11 – Following worthless idols. - Back in Israel’s day the idols were usually literal idols. Figures of wood or clay ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    General Observations Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 16, 2011
     | 4,272 views

    We have looked at the Savior now the salvation.

    I. The Source of salvation. It is all of God! We have seen this in the first section of our study on the Savior. Every aspect of salvation is a work of God and all man can do is to believe and receive. This is what makes salvation an absolute certainty. Salvation is not something man must Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny Wilson avatar

    The Reason For Christmas

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Dec 27, 2011
     | 9,457 views

    A look at the reason for Christmas and why Christmas is necessary.

    “The Reason for Christmas” Genesis 3:1-19 Introduction: “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens I. The Crime of Vengeance The Trap is Set (1-3) • Eve is approached by a serpent, but this serpent was in fact Satan. Many times temptation comes in disguise. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choosing To Do The Right Thing

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 16, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,847 views

    A look at various approaches to making ethical decisions.

    When I taught an ethics course, as an adjunct, at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, I started the class by talking about the fact that moral decisions are at times exceedingly complex. Black and white categories do not work very well in the real stuff of life. To demonstrate this I used an ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Great Announcement Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 24, 2012
     | 7,347 views

    There are four announcements that we will look at in these 5 verses.

    Next we come to the great announcement to the churches. Actually there are four announcements that we will look at in these 5 verses. There were 7 churches in Asia to which this great announcement was being made but this great announcement that is being proclaimed here is to the churches of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    What Must I Do To Be Saved?

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 27, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,183 views

    A look at what it takes to be saved/ become a Christian.

    WHAT MUST I DO TO BE SAVED? - Acts 16:25-34 Many of you are familiar with this account. Paul and Silas, two early believers and missionaries, had upset some folks. They had cast a demon out of a slave, who used to tell people’s fortunes. When the woman’s owners saw that she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lynn Malone avatar

    The Shepherds

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 17, 2013
     | 7,615 views

    A look at the Christmas shepherds from Luke's Gospel.

    The Characters of Christmas: The Shepherds Luke 2:8-20 History and pop culture have given a cast of characters to surround us at Christmas. The characters evoke smiles, joy, reverence, excitement, anticipation and happy memories. Some, like Santa Claus have sacred beginnings, but most are ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Angels

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 17, 2013
     | 7,502 views

    A look at the angels in Luke's account of the Christmas story.

    The Characters of Christmas: The Angels Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:20-24a, Luke 2: 9-15 Let’s talk about angels. The prominence of angels in the Christmas story is obvious, from the Christmas card we send, to the decorations on our trees, to the adornment of our yards, we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    In The Fullness Of Time

    Contributed by Rueben Johnson on Dec 18, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,044 views

    A look at time from a Biblical perspective for Christmas.

    In the Fullness of Time The Biblical Concept of “Time” Isaiah 9:6-7 (NKJV) 6 For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Unknown Bennett T Cortez avatar

    The New Life In Believers Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Jan 4, 2014
     | 6,699 views

    What does true holiness look like?

    Exegetical Idea: Paul instructs the church on living in holiness. Hook: Lindsay Clegg told the story of a warehouse property he was selling. The building had been empty for months and needed repairs. Vandals had damaged the doors, smashed the windows, and strewn trash around the interior. As he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Coming Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014
     | 5,373 views

    A look into the Messianic prophecies as a means of encouragement and reassurance

    There are a lot of funny things to be said this time of the year. Christmas does things to you. You can either laugh about it or get run over by it. It makes you act like a kid and age faster at the same time. Speaking of being a kid… You’ve heard of the 3 stages of man: He believes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    The End Of The Beginning

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 2, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,612 views

    A sermon looking at the entire life of Jesus Christ

    The End Of The Beginning Acts 1:8-11 - One year and seven months ago we began a study of the life of Jesus. In that period of time we have followed each step of Jesus that is recorded in the Gospels. In this series I have preached 71 sermons at an average of 30 min per sermon. That is over 35 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Believe 22 - Joy Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 5, 2015
     | 6,221 views

    Looking at Christian virtue and Fruit of the Spirit - Joy.

    BELIEVE 22: Joy April 19, 2015 Well, I’m blowing up this balloon for a reason. In a moment, I’m going to ask Jeff to turn off the sound, and maybe, just maybe, I’ll get some of this hot air out of me, and will be too out of breath to preach too long! NOT! Blow up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist