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  • Scott Spencer avatar

    Heart Trouble

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jul 15, 2014
     | 3,930 views

    The Scripture teaches that persecution comes from every side to those who live like Jesus. Living for Jesus is radical. It is intrinsically counter-cultural. To walk like Jesus we walk against the flow of our culture.

    Heart Trouble Mark 15:1-20 Jesus before Pilate 1 Early in the morning the chief priests with the elders and scribes and the whole Council, immediately held a consultation; and binding Jesus, they led Him away and delivered Him to Pilate. 2 Pilate questioned Him, “Are You the King of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Spiritual Adoption - What Does That Mean?

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 20, 2014
    based on 44 ratings
     | 46,309 views

    Adoption during the writings of Paul meant something totally different then it does today. Adoption signifies that you are legally a child of God. You are a full fledged member of the family. A joint heir with Christ. Updated July 2023.

    For Those Not Familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture Readings that proceed the Message. Today's Readings were Isaiah 55, Psalm 65, Romans 8:7-17 and Matthew 13:1-9 & Matthew 13:18-23. A young man entered the movie theater ... loaded down ......with popcorn, ... drinks, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Gospel Humility Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 26, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,240 views

    Pride is the enemy of every human being ever born; Jesus taught the topic without mentioning the word.

    Gospel Humility Luke 17:1-6 As we saw in Acts, the first generation of preachers, the apostles, were given power over disease, and power over death, and they were sent out with that power to authenticate the message of the gospel of the Kingdom that they brought. As a result, The Church grew in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Magnificent Seven

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 2, 2015
     | 8,646 views

    Jesus declared that we should take up our cross and follow him. His final seven statements from the cross helps to understand what He meant.

    Mark 8:34 “Then, calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, ‘If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross, and follow me.’” Take up your cross and follow. Let’s discover what Jesus was saying to this crowd at ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Transition Between Pastor And Leader

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 19, 2015
     | 3,794 views

    To show that a pastor has to lay hands on the leader being commissioned for that leader to gain spirit of wisdom, so that the people will listen to the leader and all of these are direct command from the LORD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you understand authority? Yes. Pontius Pilate received authority from GOD to crucify the LORD. John 19:10-11 (Amplified Bible) 19:10 So Pilate said to Him, Will You not speak [even] to me? Do You not know that I have power (authority) to release You and I have power to crucify ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Baptized In The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Doug Silvers on Apr 22, 2015
     | 5,074 views

    How to fully unleash the power of the Holy Spirit.

    Pneumatology, The Spirit’s Works in us Week 2 Matt. 3:11, "As for me, I baptize you with water for repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, and I am not fit to remove His sandals; He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire." Last week we began this series ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    “just Be Ready”

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015
     | 8,837 views

    Signs of the Times... “Just Be Ready”

    Signs of the Times “Just Be Ready” Matthew 24:33 ...'So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors.' And we are certainly seeing "ALL these things". What things? Things in Matthew 24… "The beginning of sorrows" started 2000 years ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The End Is In Drawing Near 1 Peter 4:7-11 Series

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Apr 24, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,622 views

    Believers have been waiting for the return of Christ and that time is drawing near when God will send the Son to bring His children home. That return will not only Glorify God but it will reestablish God's dominion over all the earth.

    Title: "The End is In Drawing Near" Big Idea: Peter is bring to a close God's message to the pilgrims and therefore we are to be mindful of that the end is near. The End of all things, The End of sorrow and even more important The End of Waiting. Believers have been waiting for the return of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whose Kid Are You? Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 13, 2015
     | 6,554 views

    Message 14 from 1 John focusing on the identifying marks of God's children.

    Whose Kid Are You? 1John 3:4-10 Intimate relationship with the God of light and love is the overriding subject of the Apostle John’s letter to Christians of all ages in all ages at all levels of spiritual maturity. He used words like “fellowship”, “abide in”, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Behold The Lamb Praised Series

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 16, 2015
     | 5,553 views

    “Behold the Lamb of God” was promised, He was prepared and He has been provided and it is the time to be praised.

    Behold the Lamb Praised Behold the Lamb Series 4 Sermon outline from Dr. Adrian Rogers former pastor of Belleview Baptist Church, Memphis, TN Luke 2:21-38 Monte T. Brown December 14, 2014 Sunday Morning Stapp Zoe Baptist Introduction This coming Thursday is Christmas, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Wedding Feast Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 23, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,975 views

    The analysis of humility in Luke 14:7-11 teaches us the necessity of humility.

    Scripture With just a few months left to live, Jesus was on a journey from Galilee to Jerusalem where he would be crucified. Along the way, the religious leaders engaged him in verbal conflict. The religious leaders taught that to be a citizen of the kingdom of God one had to follow the rules of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    The Law You Trust Accuses You

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 23, 2015
     | 2,148 views

    To show that the law we follow since birth is the one accusing us before GOD not JESUS.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you under a compulsion of certain religion? Then break free, you have freedom of choice. Choose life. Choose JESUS. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the law we follow since birth is the one accusing us before GOD not JESUS. IV. TEXT: John 5:45 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ken Pell avatar

    Bridges And Ditches: The Wind Of The Spirit (Sermon #5 Of 5) Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 31, 2015
     | 5,286 views

    The essential and non-negotiable role (need) for the Holy Spirit in the church's mission.

    WELCOME AND CALL TO WORSHIP Good morning. I am so honored that you have chosen to worship with us today. I believe God has a orchestrated this appointment and we take it very seriously. Today we will conclude our emphasis from the Book of Acts on evangelism. And we will wrap it up by looking at ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The New Journey Begins

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 10, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,502 views

    The first message for 2015...A call for a "Re-Awakening" and being "ReNewed".

    “The (NEW) Journey Begins” Jeremiah 29:11/ Matthew 16:18-19 / Matthew 28:19-20 / John 20:21 / Acts 1:8 • Last week I announced the title of this message might be “A Call to Arms.” Some might say this title is over the top, but when I look around and see our country, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Drink Your Own Water Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 10, 2015
    based on 41 ratings
     | 19,881 views

    This whole chapter contains the wisdom of God about marriage and avoiding the adultery trap. What’s the message? 1- Drink your own water 2- Rejoice in your wife/mate 3- Consider your ways

    INTRO.- ILL.- I remember when I was only 17 or 18 years old and working as a stock clerk in a grocery store in Webb City, MO. I was stocking merchandise one day when suddenly the manager came to me and said, “Steve, follow me. I want you to witness something.” I could tell that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ