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  • Kent Kessler avatar

    What Makes A Church Ugly? Ephesus Pt 5 Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 14, 2010
     | 3,877 views

    The problem with Ephesus is they were doing so much inside the walls they never went out. They were a “come-and-get-it” church and not a “go-and-get-them” church. This church saw their culture as something you stay away from.

    “What Makes a Church Ugly?” Ephesus. Revelation 2:1-7 The world tries to get it right, but in all of its wisdom it can never measure up to the truth of God—it is all foolishness. LOVE is not a feeling to be lost—but it can be forsaken. LOVE causes us some great and full ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    When Life Gives You Lemons Make Lemonade! Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 15, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 29,107 views

    Life is not always fair, what do we do as Christians when that truth rears its ugly head?

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • WE have learned a lot from the book of 1 Peter concerning how we are to conduct ourselves in this world. • Now, if we follow Peter’s instructions, everything in life will be smooth sailing for us, right? • If you do what is right, if you spend your time doing what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • R. Escoanyelin Ortiz avatar

    The Fleeting Pleasures Of Sin Can Not Make You Happy Series

    Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Oct 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,310 views

    the realization that sin can not satisfy the human heart

    IN OUR LAST EXORTATION, WE PREACHED ABOUT THE CONTEXT OF JOHN 7:38. THIS SHORT MESSAGES HAS THE GOAL OF COMMUNICATING ONE TRUE: ONLY GOD CAN SATISFY. YES, ONLY GOD CAN MAKE YOU HAPPY. BUT IT SEEMS SO HARD FOR HUMAN BEINGS TO UNDERSTAND OR GRASP THAT FACT. SOMETIMES USING THE OPPOSITES HELP US ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Making A Fresh Start! Lessons From The Potter's House!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Nov 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,226 views

    When you have messed up in life, do not give up for God is able to remake you if you yield to Him

    Jer 18:1-10 The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying, 2 Arise, and go down to the potter's house, and there I will cause thee to hear my words. 3 Then I went down to the potter's house, and, behold, he wrought a work on the wheels. 4 And the vessel that he made of clay was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dag Heward-Mills avatar

    9 Ways To Make People Obey You Gladly Series

    Contributed by Dag Heward-Mills on Jan 5, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 27,021 views

    Jesus was able to make people follow his instructions. He told Peter to feed the flock of God and that is exactly what he did. If you call yourself a leader, ask yourself, “Do people carry out my instructions?” Why are some people obeyed and some other

    So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. John 21:15 Jesus was able to make people follow his instructions. He told Peter to feed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    The Call For Christian Men To Make A Difference In A Dark World

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Apr 26, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,690 views

    God is challenging Christian Men to impact this dark age by walking with him.

    Gen. 5:21-24 Hebrews 11:5-6 Jude 1:14 In our text tonight, we have before us the tidal waves of death stemming from the birth of sin in the garden. The first child born to sinful humanity was a murderer. Cain killed his brother when there was no rap music, no street gangs, no TV violence, no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    How To Make A Visitor Leave Breathless Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jun 11, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,171 views

    An Illustrative View on how to get a vistor to buy into your vision.

    How to Make a Visitor Leave Breathless Part 1 And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to prove Solomon with difficult questions at Jerusalem, with a very great company, and camels that bare spices, and gold in abundance, and precious stones: and when she was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    People Make Messes, God Turns Them To Good! Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 26, 2009
     | 8,753 views

    Nothing is impossible with God and God can turn something messy to something good!

    I am holding in my hand one of the most expensive coffee in the world! This one is from the Philippines! Any guesses on how much per pound this type of coffee can cost?? - As much as $600 per pound! Why is this coffee so expensive? Coffee experts say that this coffee has a very unique and wonderful ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    It's Easier To Make A Stink Than To Create Sweetness Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 22, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,964 views

    18th in a series from Ecclesiastes. It often only takes something small to ruin something great.

    When we were in Hawaii a couple of weeks ago, we watched as a couple of kids worked diligently to build a sand castle on the beach. They meticulously used their buckets and shovels to craft quite a castle, complete with sticks around the perimeter to protect it from intruders. Unfortunately for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rev.# 11~laodiceia- The Church That Makes Jesus Sick: Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,102 views

    The 7th church, the church of Laodicea, the last day church, the church of mostly pretenders, they come to a church house in many cases for the sake of their reputation and to promote their business. This is the church that makes Jesus sick, as we’ll see

    REV.#11~3:14-22 ~LAODICEIA- The Church That Makes Jesus Sick: Today we’ll continue in our study of the book of the REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST, today Lord willing we’re going to read and study a little to do with the 7th church, the church of Laodicea, the last day church, the church of mostly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Because Mama Says It Doesn't Make It Right"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jul 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,017 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that adult Christian children are to pay attention to the advice of Christ-like parents and think twice about the guidance given by unbelieving parents.

    12 July 2009 Pentecost Sunday U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: Adult Christian children are to pay attention to the advice of Christ-like parents and think twice about the guidance given by unbelieving ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "I’d Like To See You Make Me!"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 23, 2010
    based on 13 ratings
     | 10,668 views

    Will we gather under Jesus’ wings?

    Luke 13:31-35 “I’d Like to See You Make Me!” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Jim is a man in his late sixties. He still works hard at his job, and worries about the ebb and flow of money that comes in. It causes him to have many sleepless ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Lesson 2: When Doubts Make Us Fail

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 12, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,382 views

    This series is not about sin, but about our failures.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. This series is not about sin, but about our failures. Failure is: (a) omission to do your duty, (b) not measuring up to standards, (c) inability to perform, (d) unwilling to perform. 2. Difference between: (a) intentional, you must confess (I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You're Gonna Make It Through Your Storm

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 11, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 38,875 views

    No matter what storm you are going through in your life right now, God will see you through it. Watch how God strengthens Paul during his real life storm and the lessons we learn about surviving storms.

    I have a message for you from God today. God told me to tell all of you that… YOU’RE GONNA MAKE IT!!! YOU’RE GONNA MAKE IT THROUGH YOUR STORM!!! It’s just a matter of TIME. God wants to lift your spirits today. God wants to raise your sights today. God wants you to take heart. YOU ARE GOING ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Leonard avatar

    Making A Commitment - Part Two Of Four In Series "Firstfruits" Series

    Contributed by Wade Leonard on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,350 views

    The scriptures teach us that another critical part of our giving to God involves making a commitment

    A young man went into a jewelry store. He poured out all the money he had and said “I’m looking to buy something special for my girlfriend for Valentine’s Day.” So they searched the store and then he saw a necklace with a heart-shaped pendant and said “That’s the one!” The clerk asked if he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist