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  • Kent Kessler avatar

    What Makes A Church Ugly? Ephesus Pt 5 Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 14, 2010
     | 3,884 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

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    When Life Gives You Lemons Make Lemonade! Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 15, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 29,126 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

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    Obeying - Even When It Doesn't Make Sense Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,920 views

    Christmas message focusing on the obedience of Joseph and Mary in circumstances less than ideal in our information age.

    Obeying – Even If It Doesn’t Seem to Make Sense The Lesson of Joseph and Mary Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-38 December 12, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Audio of this sermon can be heard at ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • 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
     | 27,045 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

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    People Make Messes, God Turns Them To Good! Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 26, 2009
     | 8,762 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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    "With Jesus, Lemons Do Make Excellent Lemonade"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 27, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,065 views

    A sermon about changing perceptions.

    Luke 13:10-17 “With Jesus, Lemons do make Excellent Lemonade!!!” Anne O’Brien Prince and Jeremy Prince moved from Ireland to Massachusetts with their 5 kids last year, in part, so that their children could “experience America.” One of the Prince children was ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Breaking Habits Which Make Us Feel Safe Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 6, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,043 views

    The Church must reach out in mission to those who are in need, whatever their stage of spiritual growth or seeking.

    Thursday of 2nd Week in Advent Joy of the Gospel Not everything in the Scriptures is easy for us in the 21st century to understand. That is particularly true in our passages from Isaiah and Matthew today. Isaiah is exaggerating for effect. At the coming of the Redeemer, he says, everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Mark H. Stevens ThD avatar

    Going To Church Doesn't Make You A Christian!

    Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Dec 9, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,416 views

    Hpw does one really know if they are SAVED?

    Going to church does not make you a Christian; nor does saying a prayer, going down an aisle, passing a catechism, telling yourself that you are, or trying to be a decent person. You can only be a Christian if Christ is in you, which can be tested and proven according to the scriptures. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fear Makes The Giant Grow Larger... 2 Parts

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 15, 2014
     | 7,158 views

    I do this lesson in two parts... Chronic fear? Fear breeds fear? What causes fear? How can we defeat fear? The more you listen to Goliath the greater he grows.

    FEAR MAKES THE GIANT larger: FEAR KILLS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is at least a two part lesson. TEXT: 1 Samuel 17:16 And the Philistine drew near morning and evening, and presented himself forty days. KJV 2 Tim. 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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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
     | 7,018 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

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    No Mere External Change Can Make Us Happy

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 2, 2022
     | 1,320 views

    We have in our deepest being a desire for the infinite, a restlessness for the fullness of being.

    Fifth Sunday in Lent 9 March 2008 Lazarus was rushing around more than usual. Martha had forgotten to set back the sundials the previous evening to Jerusalem daylight savings time and they were all running an hour late for synagogue. Lazarus had been coughing for some time, but felt well to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Advent 2c-- Make Straight His Paths Series

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 1, 2018
     | 4,498 views

    What needs straightening out in my life? How can I help ease the path of others?

    Father Joseph Donders who lives in Washington DC tells an interesting story about going to the airport to pick up a friend who was coming to visit him from Africa. It was a cold, winter day and all the trees were bare except for a few firs and pines. This was the first time his friend ever left ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Jtv: Let's Make A Deal #2 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 30, 2019
     | 2,339 views

    Where is the deal if being a Christian requires choosing tomorrow’s promises over today’s values?

    As you know, last we began a message series entitled, “Jesus TV.” JTV is an imaginary cable network of programs which mimic current and former hit shows by using their names to explain biblical truth. This week’s show is, “Let’s Make A Deal!” How many of your remember the show? The show was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When God Doesn't Make Sense Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Jun 16, 2021
     | 5,157 views

    Maybe the Lord didn't show up when you needed Him. Maybe there was absolute silence in response to your most desperate prayers. It's happened before, and to people Jesus loved dearly. What could account for Jesus' seeming uncaring response?

    Boy, we live in some tumultuous times, don’t we? Earthquake and tsunami in Japan. A nuclear disaster there as a result. Uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt and Libya. Our nation involved in wars in Iraq, Afghanistan and now Libya. And wasn’t it only a few months ago that a huge earthquake ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    When God Doesn't Make Sense Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Jul 10, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,552 views

    Jesus' beloved friends had requested He come for their urgent need. But He didn't show up when He could have? What are we to think when God doesn't answer our prayers--there's only silence--and midnight passes?

    Boy, we live in some tumultuous times, don’t we? Earthquake and tsunami in Japan. A nuclear disaster there as a result. Uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt and Libya. Our nation involved in wars in Iraq, Afghanistan and now Libya. And wasn’t it only a few months ago that a huge earthquake ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church