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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Walking With God Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 6, 2015
     | 10,100 views

    The bible commends Enoch for Pleasing God, this message will look at what it means to please God.

    Walking with God Every once in a while I will hear that someone has been elected to this hall of fame or that hall of fame. Maybe the Country Music or Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and I will think “Seriously, what took them so long?” I would have assumed that they would have been there ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Destined To Win

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 14, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 26,593 views

    God wants us to win at life and has made this possible through Jesus Christ.

    July 26 Sermon for CATM - Destined to Win You were made to win. You are destined to win. God has given you everything you need in Christ in order to excel, to succeed at life, and for all eternity. This message is entitled “Destined to win”, and I hope that by the time we finish ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Coming Of Christ In John Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Oct 2, 2015
     | 4,539 views

    The word "come" is extremely important in the purpose and ministry of Jesus; it is also important in the teaching of salvation. We are taking a few weeks to understand the "coming of the Kingdom of God" in the gospels and Old Testament.

    “The Coming of Christ in John” John 5:43 Did you ever notice how important little words are? Many times we might throw out “big two dollar words” with the intention of impressing people, but the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Utterances From The Cross

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Apr 2, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,558 views

    We find forgiveness, hope, and life in The last three utterances from Jesus while he was on the Cross from the gospel of Luke.

    Utterances from the Cross Introduction: If ever there was a holiday to celebrate; it is Easter. What other holiday celebrates an event that promises everlasting life? I love Easter! I look forward to it, especially when the long cold days of winter have me trapped inside the house, cabin fever ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kim Oliver avatar

    Twelve Secrets Of The Albaster Box Series

    Contributed by Kim Oliver on Jun 5, 2014
     | 37,847 views

    Twelve secrets of the ALBASTER box

    ALABASTER BOX WOMAN STAND UP INTRODUCTION Matthew 26:6 Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper, 7 There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at meat. 8 But when his disciples saw it, they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Grasping His Care

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 27, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,991 views

    What you believe about God affects your entire life. It affects your response to circumstances and situations in the presence and it determines the outcome of the future, in this life and the life and the life hereafter.

    Title: "Grasping His Care" Theme: Truths To God Working In Your Life Introduction: What you believe about God affects your entire life. It affects how you respond to the consequences of your past. It affects your response to circumstances and situations in the presence and it determines the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Warning: I’m Under Construction Message – “construction On Character” Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 31, 2014
     | 15,903 views

    How does God grow the character of Jesus in us? Peter shares his process for growing in Christlikeness.

    Warning: I’m Under Construction Message – “Construction on Character” We’re beginning a 4-part series today called: “Warning: I’m Under Construction”. That title is a light-hearted way of suggesting that all of us are like a building not yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Serve The Same Savior - Who Is Jesus? (Pt 1) Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 22, 2014
     | 5,210 views

    We are on the same team, we have all been called out of sin by God to serve Him. Every team has a leader, a coach, one who is the driving force behind the team... ours is Jesus!

    Sermon Details: Series Title: We Serve the SAME God Sermon Title: We Serve the SAME Savior! (Pt.1) Sermon Text: Colossians 1:13-20 [ESV] Introduction: Last week we looked at how we as the church are ALL called by God to serve! We are on the same team and we are expected to serve. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Excuses Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 29, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 33,223 views

    At the very heart of the parable is who will be found in the Kingdom of God. It has to do with those who will respond positively to their invitation to accept Jesus, God’s great invitation to salvation.

    LUKE 14: 12-16-24 [PARABLES IN LUKE] GOOD EXCUSES [Isaiah 25:6-9] While attending a dinner party at a Pharisees’ house (vv. 1, 7, 12) Jesus challenges the guests to live and work so they will be rewarded in the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus then gives a parable about a banquet that alludes to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Procrastination Makeover Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 7, 2014
     | 12,894 views

    What keeps us from doing the things we should be doing? How can we overcome the tendency to procrastinate? These are some of the questions we address in this sermon.

    Introduction: A. If my memory is correct, this is the first time I have ever preached a sermon on the subject of procrastination! I just don’t know why I put if off for so long? B. Let’s start with a few cartoons to get us thinking about our subject. 1. In the 1st cartoon, a man said ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How The Shield Works

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 30, 2014
     | 7,864 views

    A message on the great power and quality of the shield.

    Ephesians 6:16 KJV Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. Ephesians 6:10-19 WEYMOUTH In conclusion, strengthen yourselves in the Lord and in the power which His supreme might imparts. [11] Put on the complete armour of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sailing The Storm: Having Hope In Dark Times

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Mar 7, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,583 views

    An evangelistic message that has spiritualized Acts 27 - showing that in many ways we are like sailors trying to survive the next storm looking for clearer days until we sail to heavenly shores, but outside of Jesus there is no hope for salvation

    Sailing the Storm: Hope in Dark Times Introduction: A man approached a little league baseball game one afternoon. He asked a boy in the dug out what the score was. The boy responded, “18-0, we are behind.” then the man said “Oh boy! I bet your discouraged.” “Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Jesus Prays On The Mount Of Olives Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 18, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 19,635 views

    Jesus' praying on the Mount of Olives in Luke 22:39-46 shows us several aspects of Jesus' prayer life.

    Scripture Jesus’ last night on earth was spent eating a meal with his twelve apostles. He earnestly desired to eat this meal with them, because he knew that he was about to suffer and die the next day (Luke 22:15). However, the Last Supper was very disappointing to Jesus. Instead of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Luke avatar

    I Will Be A Functioning Church Member Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 10, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 18,164 views

    The church is described as a body in the New Testament. Each member of the body must serve its function so that the body is healthy.

    Series: I Am a Church Member (based on and adapted from Thom Rainer’s book of the same name) “I Will Be a Functioning Church Member” 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 Open Today, we start doing something new that will last for six weeks. We are beginning a a book study together as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    Lessons From A Quiet Carpenter Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 22, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,592 views

    In the Christmas story, only Joseph has no speaking part. Angels, Mary, the wise men and shepherds all speak, but Joseph is silent. Yet Joseph’s ACTIONS speak volumes and teach us some wonderful truths. This sermons lists 3 we can learn from Joseph.

    Lessons from a Quiet Carpenter Christmas Series Chuck Sligh December 22, 2015 TEXT: Turn to Matthew 1:18-25 (TO BE READ LATER) INTRODUCTION Christmas is always a special time of year. Families have their different traditions: decorating the Christmas tree, hanging stockings, traveling to visit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist