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  • GUY GLASS avatar

    The Direction Of Worth Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 8, 2013
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     | 5,590 views

    This message looks at the value and worth of the gospel and our responsibility to multiply this value and worth through telling others about Christ!

    THE DIRECTION OF WORTH Acts 13:42-52 As Paul and Barnabas were leaving the synagogue, the people invited them to speak further about these things on the next Sabbath. 43  When the congregation was dismissed, many of the Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who talked with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Struggling With Stress Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014
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     | 10,190 views

    Stress is a common reality in life and learning how to cope with stress is essential to walking with Christ

    Struggling with Stress Luke 8:22-25 Series: Winning the Battle with Anxiety May 5, 2013 Morning Service Traits characteristic of the stress-prone: 1. Plans day unrealistically 2. First to arrive, last to leave 3. Always in a hurry 4. Makes no plan for relaxation 5. Feels guilty about doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Holy Spirit? What's That? Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 12, 2011
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    A sermon on the Holy Spirit and sanctification from Romans 8:5-13 (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, Set Free, the last chapter of the book)

    HoHum: What a tragedy if Clark Kent never knew that he was Superman? Can we imagine Clark Kent on his deathbed, looking down and muttering, “What’s that big ‘S’ on my T-shirt? Superman? What’s that?” How sad! All his life he could have been catching speeding ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Real Deal Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 12, 2012
     | 4,502 views

    There is truth that we must acknowledge. That truth is Jesus! He raises the bar to our lives by what he says and how he lives. We follow him in truth.

    1. Scales: A husband stepped on one of those penny scales that tell a person’s fortune and weight. "Listen to this," he said to his wife, showing her a small, white card. "It says I’m energetic, bright, and resourceful." "Yeah," his wife nodded, "and it has your weight wrong, too." ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "A Crippled Body But A Healthy Soul"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 4, 2010
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     | 6,141 views

    The moment we hear Jesus ask us, “Do you want to get well?” and the moment we heed Christ’s call to, “Get up! Pick up your mat and walk,” is the moment when victory is assured!!!

    John 5:5:1-9 “A Crippled Body but a Healthy Soul” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Tony Campolo tells the story of a young woman named Nancy. Although Nancy has a handicapping condition and is confined to a wheelchair, she has an ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "Freedom In A Prison Cell"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 4, 2010
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     | 8,322 views

    Are we able to rejoice, even when the times get rough? Or does our faith depend on everything “going our way?” There is a cotton-candy like view of Christianity that promises all health and wealth, but it melts away when reality strikes.

    Acts 16:16-34 “Freedom in a Prison Cell” There is a lot to be learned from the example of Christians who live in third-world countries, and don’t have the freedom we might often take for granted. Will Willimon tells the story of a Bishop from Angola who came to visit America a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Forgive Us Our Debts Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on May 9, 2010
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     | 4,529 views

    We forgive because we have been forgiven.

    Living the Lord’s Prayer, Part-5, Mathew 6:6-13 “Forgive us our Debts” Introduction “When you have been sitting in a well-lighted room and are suddenly called into the outer darkness, how black it seems. And thus when a man has dwelt in communion with God, sin becomes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "The Promise Of The Resurrection” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 17, 2010
     | 7,094 views

    What will our bodies be like in eternity future because of the resurrection?

    Most of us have a love/hate relationship with our bodies. I mean, if you could change something about the way you look, would you do it? Many people would. As many as 40% would change their looks if they could, according to Synovate’s global survey on beauty. The fact is, our bodies wear out, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Has Wrath Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 17, 2010
     | 3,814 views

    The person who has not been cleansed of their sins will face the eternal wrath of God to a place called hell.

    A couple of weeks ago, we started a study of the Letter to the Romans. We noted that the main message of the letter is the Good News of Jesus Christ. Please open your Bibles to Romans Chapter 1…. look with me v16-17…. God through the Apostle Paul declares what the Gospel, the Good News ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Completeness In Christ

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 19, 2010
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     | 8,939 views

    It is not the water that washes away our sins; it is the Spirit of God. Baptism is important as the sign that one has been justified by faith and as the public declaration of one’s faith in Christ and membership in a local body of believers, it is not the

    Opening illustration: One Sunday, a pastor was giving a sermon on baptism and in the course of his sermon he was illustrating the fact that baptism should take place by sprinkling and not by immersion. He pointed out some instances in the Bible. He said that when John the Baptist baptized Jesus in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Real Heroes

    Contributed by David Cook on May 28, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 14,230 views

    Real heroes stand on God's Word, speak up for the truth, and sacrifice for the good of others.

    What does Memorial Day mean to you? For some it means… BBQ Beach Day off work Sleep in late Memorial Day is actually a day of remembrance… Remember the men and women of our American military who laid down their lives for the cause of freedom in our land. Remember if it were not for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seven Famous Words Of Jesus

    Contributed by Cristopher Luaya on May 28, 2010
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     | 9,857 views

    Jesus uttered the Seven Famous Words before He died on the cross. He is giving us messages through His seven precious words.

    Christ came into this world as King. It is not the kingdom of this world but it is the kingdom of God within us—within our hearts. It is the kingdom of truth—the kingdom of grace. In John 18:37, Jesus answered to Pilate, saying, "You are right in saying I am a king. In fact, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    "Has God Ever Done Something That Made You Say Wow?”

    Contributed by Ken Harris on May 30, 2010
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     | 8,794 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that God sometime moves in such an unlikely but fantastic way, we can only say WOW.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. West Fort Hood Chapel Mother’s Day 2010 Killeen, TX 16 May 2010 Big Idea: God sometime moves in such an unlikely but fantastic way, we can only say WOW. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; Application; Illustration); Psalm 97 ESV; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Do We Have A Right To Judge Others? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 31, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,188 views

    Only God is righteous and therefore the only one who has a right to judge!

    How can people know God?? There are many ways how God reveals Himself but the three main ways God reveals Himself is through Jesus Christ, His Creation (the entire Universe), and yes of course through His Word, the Bible. Now, What do you think God looks for in people?? Basically, God looks for ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Holy Spirit At Work In The Life Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,290 views

    7 ways the Holy Spirit was at work in the life of Christ.

    The Holy Spirit at Work in the Life of Christ Luke 1:30-37 (Plus multiple Scriptures) Series: God’s Spirit at Work in Our World Sermon by: Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - April 12, 2000 *God’s Holy Spirit has always been at work in His world, and this was certainly true in the life of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist