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  • Pat Damiani avatar

    “if Your Right Eye Causes You To Sin, Tear It Out And Throw It Away” Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 28, 2015
     | 8,866 views

    Overcoming sin in my life is more a matter of heart work than hard work

    This morning we’ll wrap up our sermon series on the hard sayings of Jesus. Obviously in 8 weeks we haven’t covered all the hard things Jesus said, but I think we have looked at enough of what Jesus said to get a pretty good feel for why much of what He taught was so hard to understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Out Of The Frying Pan Into The Fire Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 6, 2014
     | 6,841 views

    Psalm 56 - David is forced to flee to the Philistine city of Gath (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: Deliver me from death (vs 1-4) Deliver me from stumbling (vs 5-11) Deliver me so I can praise you (vs 12-13) SERMON BODY: Ill: • I guess we are all familiar with the phrase; • ‘Out of the Frying-Pan Into the Fire’. • If you are a fan of J.R.R ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Man In The Mirror Series

    Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015
     | 10,212 views

    "For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

    Christianity For Dummies: The Man in the Mirror James 1:19-27 I. Introduction A. Well, we're continuing in our series "Christianity for Dummies" based on the Book of James. We've talked about the fact that this series title is not meant to insult but is rather a term of endearment that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    The Shining Face Of God (Harvest Festival Service)

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 2, 2016
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     | 11,668 views

    The Shining Face of God (Harvest Festival Service) – Psalm 67 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: • The world needs light (vs 1-2). • The world needs Joy (vs 3-4). • The world needs life (vs 5-7) SERMON BODY: Ill: • In Gloucester, England, • There is an old-fashioned garden and orchard, • In one corner of which is a little tombstone. On it ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Living In Holiness Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 27, 2013
     | 5,916 views

    Proposition: God calls us to become like Him more and more everyday.

    Living In Holiness Text: 1 Peter 1:13-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: A man flew into Chicago & hired a taxi to take him downtown. As he was riding along they came to a red light & the driver went right on through the red light.

The man said, "Hey, the light was red. You’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Essential Truths - God Is Spirit, And God Is A Consuming Fire Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 6, 2019
     | 5,418 views

    This is the first message in a series shared by 4 preachers on the Trinity and seeks to motivate listeners to deeper devotion and service to God.

    Sermon for CATM - January 6, 2019 - Essential Truths The Triune God: Intro-God is Spirit; a Consuming Fire John 4:21-26; Hebrews 12:28-29 When you read the Bible, when you study the Bible, you learn about God and you learn about you. You learn surprising things about God that expand your heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Holy Heroes: Batman Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 3, 2014
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     | 8,946 views

    This fun sermon series uses comic-book heroes as modern-day parables, uncovering hidden spiritual messages in the stories of superheroes like Superman, Batman, and Spider-man. Most of these sermons are expository, alliterated and have PowerPoint!

    Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/13/2013 If you’re just joining us, we’ve spent the last couple of weeks uncovering some of the hidden spiritual lessons found in the pages of comic-books. Like modern-day parables, I’m convinced that superheroes like ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Take A Risk Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 25, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,479 views

    By faith, do what others cannot do and live a life pleasing to God: fear God more than you fear anybody else; forsake whatever this world has to offer; and follow the Lord to victory in your own life.

    On Memorial Day, our thoughts often turn to those who have passed away, especially to those who gave their lives serving our country. They risked everything so we could have the freedoms we enjoy today. If you served in the military at any time, would you please stand, so we can express our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Matthew Oliver avatar

    God's Eternal Yes And Yes! Series

    Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Oct 20, 2012
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     | 9,713 views

    2 Corinthians 1:12-24. God's eternal 'yes and yes' states a truth which dispells the relativism and lies of the post-modern era, where each person claims the right to their truth. Christians are called to rebut this split world view with the true unity

    We just starting out on our sermon series through Paul’s second letter to the Christians at Corinth. This week we hear Paul as he engages a Christian community that is living out the fruits of a cultural context that was more of Greek philosophy than of God. I always wonder how it is we ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Victory - Jesus Style

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 11, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,438 views

    Theme: Victory - Jesus Style - What it means to be a Victorious Christian Proposition: In this passage Paul shares three keys to living a victorious Christian Life: 1. Be Determined 2. Be Dedicated 3. Be Deliberate in Action

    Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Theme: Victory - Jesus Style - What it means to be a Victorious Christian Proposition: In this passage Paul shares three keys to living a victorious Christian Life: 1. Be Determined 2. Be Dedicated 3. Be Deliberate in Action INTRO: Grace and peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Freedom's Harvest Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 23, 2017
     | 7,591 views

    The best use of your money is to share, gain and share some more, so that the Kingdom of God can be expanded around the world.

    Deron Smith of Springfield, Missouri, is one of many believers around the world who observes Lent, which starts this Wednesday. Not too long ago, he and his wife sat at the dinner table with their three daughters, ages 6, 8, and 11, and attempted to explain what Lent was all about. As part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Re-Birthday Presents Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,940 views

    Each one of us needs the gifts of the others in the body for our own wholeness, as well as for the health and optimal functioning of the whole church. And all of these gifts are to be used in love.

    How many of you can remember building things when you were little? At my house we had Lincoln logs and tinker toys and cedar blocks, and I could spend all day building houses. I always envied the kids who had Meccano sets, you know, the metal strips with holes in them that you could put together ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Path Of Wisdom & Life Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 7, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,902 views

    In the Book of Proverbs, the words "path" & "way" (& their plurals) are found nearly 100 times. It is while we walk with God that we learn to enjoy the blessings of God.

    PROVERBS 2:9-22 THE PATH OF WISDOM AND LIFE A newspaper cartoon shows an AUTOMOBILE BALANCING PRECARIOUSLY over the edge of a cliff, with an embarrassed husband at the wheel and his disgusted wife sitting next to him. Meekly, he says to his wife, "Honey, there's got to be a lesson here ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Strengthening Your Grip

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 22, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,815 views

    The apostle Paul's prayer to Strengthening the believers - Ephesians chapter 3 verses 14 to 25 – sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). The Prayer for Strengthening (vs 14-16) • (2). The Result of Strengthening (vs 17) • (3). The Reason for Strengthening (vs 18-19) • (4). The Power for Strengthening (vs 20-21) SERMON BODY Ill: • Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegaard used to tell a parable; • It was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • John Lowe avatar

    Psalm 11: The Righteous Lord Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 23, 2018
     | 11,948 views

    David was often in danger, whether in the court of Saul (1 Sam. 9:1), in the wilderness being chased by Saul (1 Sam. 18:11; 19:10), or during the rebellion of Absalom.

    February 25, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 11 Title: The Righteous Lord To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. Psalm 11 (KJV) 1 In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain? 2 For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist