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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    What A Difference A Day Can Make! Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 8, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,544 views

    When was the last time you invited someone to come to church? We say Jesus is important. We say we believe He is the Way, the Truth and the life. We say that we have placed our trust in Him. We say that Our sins are forgiven because of Him. We say we love

    What a difference a day can make! The last Sunday I was here I was not preaching. I came to watch the dedication service that was here a couple of weeks ago. What a wonderful day that was. To see this building full of people. To see this building full of people who are really nice people. Nice ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Let’s Make A Deal Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 20, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,747 views

    A study of the book of Isaiah 38: 1 – 22

    Isaiah 38: 1 – 22 Let’s Make A Deal In those days Hezekiah was sick and near death. And Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, went to him and said to him, “Thus says the LORD: ‘Set your house in order, for you shall die and not live.’” 2 Then Hezekiah turned his ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Family: The Lord Makes & Satan Takes Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 16, 2012
     | 8,657 views

    God created three institutions: The Family; The Church; and The Government. Satan attempts to disrupt each of these. This lesson is a reminder of the importance of the Family.

    1. Chuck Swindoll tells the story of a man who backed his bright, shiny new Cadillac out of the driveway and headed for the freeway on his daily commute to work downtown. He was busily shaving himself as he drove--a normal operation for him. I suppose he had his radio on, and he was listening to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    5 Things That Make God Smile

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Nov 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,704 views

    The 5 things that make God smile are 1-When Satan falls like Lightening, 2-When the power of God flows through us, 3-When people receive salvation 4-As we live out Child Like Faith, 5-When we join with God in changing the world

    What are 5 things that make you smile? Few years ago SF Chronicle Asked what 5 things make you smile most among answers Choral music performed well, Awesome hugs, A massage A good tip, Dance that amazingly clicks, children laughing Realizing I love my job, Things that are meaty, fatty, & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Hal Seed avatar

    Can The Bible Make Me Better? Series

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Nov 9, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,768 views

    This is a sermon primarily about how the Bible transforms people. For brain candy, we’ve included delightful facts on the Bible’s uniqueness.

    [This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jose R. Hernandez avatar

    Make Us A King To Judge Us

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011
     | 5,601 views

    There is a very popular saying that states, “those that ignore history are doomed to repeat it,” and this is the theme that we will explore today. Today we are going to learn a very valuable lesson from a terrible decision.

    As I have said on numerous occasions, no one is perfect. The truth is that all of us make mistakes, and are guilty of making decisions based on impulse. In other words, we allow ourselves to be led by our feelings, and the worst part is that we allow ourselves to be led by the things of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Difference Does Easter Make?

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,403 views

    Easter shows that Jesus is who He claimed to be, He has the power He claimed to have, and He does what He promised to do. Our past can be forgiven, our present can be managed and our future is secured.

    What does Easter mean? Why does it matter to me? • Millions of people celebrate Easter today, all around the world. • How is it that something that happened more than 2000 years ago is significant today? What does it mean? • There are even people who never go to church and yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Oyewole O. Sarumi avatar

    Making A Happy Home And A Successful Marriage

    Contributed by Oyewole O. Sarumi on Mar 2, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,665 views

    The primary goal of a happy home and a successful marriage is to become aware of the needs of the spouse and learn how to meet them. Ignorance of the needs of one’s spouse can lead to serious problems in marriage, resulting in family breakup or at the wor

    MAKING A HAPPY HOME AND A SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGE. Gen. 2:24-25 Introduction The primary goal of a happy home and a successful marriage is to become aware of the needs of the spouse and learn how to meet them. Ignorance of the needs of one’s spouse can lead to serious problems in marriage, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Too Close Makes Us Uncomfortable Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 1, 2011
     | 3,404 views

    is the fourth message in a series that will be a journey of discovery to gain a better understanding of the Holy Spirit's power, presence and role....This message looks at how we often experience discomfort with getting closer to the Holy Spirit.

    The majority of Christians are extremely curious in regard to the Holy Spirit. We have heard accounts of people supposedly getting the Spirit. The vast majority of us over the years have received some vague teaching in regard to Him. However, if we were really honest we would have to admit that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When God Makes You Wait

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,065 views

    Why does God make those who are trying to serve Him wait indefinitely for Him to answer?

    - Luke 1:5-7. - Zechariah was a priest, an insider. - Elizabeth was also of Aaronic descent (v. 5), so they were the insider family. - They were both righteous people (v. 6). - But they were childless and old (v. 7). - Now, we know that God has a miracle in the form of the birth of John the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Ingredients That Make Life Worth Living” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 27, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,739 views

    Paul shares two ingredients that make life worth living.

    (Show video—Life is Temporary) I would imagine that it would be safe to say that a majority of us who are present today desire a life that is fulfilling, meaningful, joy filled, and purposeful - a life worth living. Now, I guess there may be a few of you who take exception to that - you prefer a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Employment - Making Your Job A Ministry Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 9, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,584 views

    Everyone is called into the ministry - your ministry is right where God has placed you now.

    When we hire a new pastor we, regard the pastor’s new position as a call, not just a job. When we brought on Pastor Karlin a few months ago we said that he was answering a call from the Lord to this position here in Anchorage Alaska. We were very intentional when we preformed our search - this is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Robert Fleener avatar

    How To Make The Most Of Your Time

    Contributed by Robert Fleener on Aug 4, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,262 views

    Make the most of your time for maximum ministry.

    HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TIME Ephesians 5:16 Make the most of every opportunity . . . [NIV] Redeem the time . . . [KJV] Make the most of your time . . . [NAS] Make the best use of your time . . . [JB Phillips] Others may have more influence, power, money, etc. But kings & presidents have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    Storms Come To Make You Strong

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,735 views

    Shows how Jonah gains great wisdom through great adversity.

    Full Harvest Fellowship Ministries Daily Devotional Storms Are To Make You Strong March 9, 2009 Jonah 1:1-13 The LORD SENT out a great wind on the sea, and there was a mighty tempest on the sea, so that the ship was about to be broken up. Now that many of us have entered into a phenomenal ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joe De Leon avatar

    Almost Making Heaven Your Home

    Contributed by Joe De Leon on Oct 26, 2013
     | 4,322 views

    Many People today and around Christians, attend a Christian Church, carry a Christian Bible, Listen to Christian music, have a Christian decal on their car bumper, yet are not Christians

    Open: Acts 3:19. Almost Making Heaven Your Home There was a women who came here and was from an other church, leader in an other church, teacher in an other church... Came here and heard the message of holiness, the message of living a transformed life Came up to my wife and I and said "I ...read more

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    Denomination: *other