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  • Michael Luke avatar

    Who's Number One? Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 1, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,864 views

    The supremacy of God

    Series: The Big 10 (based on a series by James Merritt) “WHO’S NUMBER ONE?” EXODUS 20:1-3 OPEN This coming Friday, we celebrate Independence Day – the day that the Declaration of Independence was first signed and ratified. Its words still inspire and give our patriotic ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Lamb's Tale

    Contributed by James Hickman on Dec 23, 2015
     | 3,944 views

    A story sermon designed to present the meaning of Christmas in a fresh way.

    The sun was beginning to peer over the mountains near Bethlehem. Soon, its warmth would overcome the chill of the night. Still, it was too early for breakfast. No one wanted to stumble around in the dark. When Nathan began to sing, they would know it was safe to begin eating. For now, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hungry And Thirsty For What? Series

    Contributed by Bev Sesink on Oct 23, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,100 views

    An explanation of Matthew 5:6 how we can rightly hunger and thirst for righteousness instead of what we naturally hunger and thirst for.

    Hungry and Thirsty For What? Matthew 5:6 Sunday October 23, 2016 Today we continue in the series the Upside Down Kingdom with a focus on The Beatitudes found in Matthew 5. As we begin I thought I would start with a short quiz to see how much you may remember of the beatitudes we have covered so ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What’s So Great About God?-4 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 21, 2015
     | 3,400 views

    4 of 6. Peter recalled some basic justifications for the church's glorifying God. Blood-bought believers are justified in their glorifying/pointing to God. But why?...WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD? God is Great because He offers...

    WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD?-IV—1Peter 1:3-12 Attention: What’s so great about Florida/Carrabelle? Many people come to Florida & Carrabelle, FL to Escape the cold, looking for milder climes...or maybe ‘The easy life,’ Retirement, Escape from the ‘rat race.’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Were You Chosen? Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 1, 2015
     | 6,878 views

    1) Why God Chooses (Ephesians 1:3), 2) When God Chooses (Ephesians 1:4), 3) For What did God Choose (Ephesians 1:5-6)

    There is a point in any group athletic competition when teams are chosen. Sometimes they are chosen by tryouts where coaches make the final selection. In impromptu games, there are often more casual methods. Sometimes captains are selected, and they pick the teams. Other times random numbers are ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Poverty, Pride And Gratitude

    Contributed by Dave Ramsey on May 13, 2014
     | 9,535 views

    God help us not be prideful about what we've accomplished but rather reflect a spirit of gratitude.

    Introduction: You have a problem * God's ways work I teach how to handle money according to what the Bible says as best I can figure out. I've done that for approaching 30 years now. I've studied the Scriptures. I've had all the arguments. I've had all the criticisms. I have all the people in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sufficiency Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 10, 2014
     | 5,758 views

    1)Doctrinal Perceptiveness through the Word (2 Peter 3:15b–17), 2) Spiritual Progress in the Word (2 Peter 3:18a), and 3) Continual Praise in the Word (2 Peter 3:18b)

    We’ve all just gone through a traumatic event: time change. We can look forward to enjoying light for longer in the day and the prospect of spring. For all of us, this time change is difficult for we lost an hour of sleep. Those who examine the effects of sleep note the increased accidents on ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Why Baptize? Series

    Contributed by David Holwick on Mar 20, 2014
     | 5,445 views

    The proper attitude toward baptism.

    Rev. David Holwick First Baptist Church Ledgewood, New Jersey November 10, 2002 WHY BAPTIZE? 1 Corinthians 1:11-17 ________________________________________ My brothers, some from Chloe’s household have informed for me that there are quarrels among you. What I mean is this. One of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Coming To Understanding

    Contributed by Zelia Logan-Smith on Apr 24, 2013
     | 5,921 views

    An autobiography correlated to scripture references revealing those peculiar things in The Word as applied to our life.

    A Peculiar Diary By Zelia Logan-Smith Sermon Topic: Coming to Understanding - Spiritual Growth Main Verse: Mark 4 Chapter Note: The numbers indicate references in the study guide at the end of the text. 1-24 I know you have wondered about things; the things that exist in unknown ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Heart Of Generous Builders Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 4, 2013
     | 16,315 views

    God's call to invest generously in the Kingdom.

    The Heart of Generous Builders Series: The Generosity that Builds a Future June 2, 2013 - Brad Bailey INTRO: All of us want to build something with our lives...to invest in that which has a lasting nature. One of those opportunities came with the planting and establishing of this church on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Solitude 101

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 7, 2013
     | 8,144 views

    1) The Call to Solitude (Mark 6:30-31), and 2) The Challenge of Solitude (Mark 6:32-33), 3) The Compassion of Solitude (Mark 6:34)

    Those who are successful learn how to be alone. Whether it is an artist with a canvas, an author staring at a page, a teacher making out a lesson plan or a businessperson reviewing accounts, they know that certain things must be done alone. From that time alone a painting can be put on public ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Don't Mess With God! Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Feb 9, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,992 views

    From this story we learn how God humbled a pagan king. There is important truth here for all of us to ponder.

    “Don’t mess with God!” Date: Feb, 15, 2012 Scripture: Daniel 4 Sermon I begin with a simple question: How far will God go to get his message across to us?  The answer is not hard to find.  He will do whatever it takes/make sure we get his message. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Christian Governance-&-Work-4 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 30, 2017
     | 3,854 views

    4 of 4. Peter confirmed the role of Christian submission in relation to the obligations of servants. Christian submission is crucial in or pertinent to our work obligations. But How? Christian governance is at WORK thru submission to...

    ‘For The LORD’S SAKE’—1Peter 2:13—3:12 A. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Government—1Peter 2:13-17 B. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Work-IV—1Peter 2:18-25 C. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Marriage—1Peter 3:1-7 D. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Church—1Peter 3:8-12 Previously in 1Peter we have begun looking at the overall ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love What God Loves - You! Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 23, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,600 views

    In this conversation we wrap up our discussion on getting better at loving ourselves.

    Love What God Loves – You! Okay – today is the 7th Sunday of the year 2017… AND – week three of our series, ‘Getting Better At What Jesus Said Matters Most.’ AND – I want to start off with some powerful and familiar words penned by Paul and breathed by God, 2000 years ago about the importance ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sitting In His Shadow

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 30, 2018
     | 5,035 views

    A study in the book of 2 Samuel 7: 1 - 29

    2 Samuel 7: 1 - 29 Sitting in His Shadow 7 Now it came to pass when the king was dwelling in his house, and the LORD had given him rest from all his enemies all around, 2 that the king said to Nathan the prophet, “See now, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of God dwells inside tent ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel