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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Paul's Pattern In Striving For A Crown Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 8, 2011
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    In our lesson today we learn that just as athletes exercise rigorous self-control in order to win a perishable prize, so we as Christians must exercise rigorous self-control in order to win an imperishable prize.

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of Christian liberty. Let’s learn about this in a message I am calling, “Paul’s Pattern in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Church Of The Open Door Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 28, 2011
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    Jesus is coming back! While we can, we need to go through the doors of opportunity the Lord opens for us.

    The Church of the Open Door Sermon 6 in the Series “You’ve Got Mail” Chuck Sligh August 21, 2011 For the PowerPoint for the sermon, write me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Revelation 3. INTRODUCTION OPENER: Here’s a little two-question ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dawn Of The Dead

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 30, 2011
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    Life and Death are best understood by one’s proximity to Jesus; Jesus has come to give us life – life to the full.

    DAWN OF THE DEAD* Revelation 14:1-20, Ephesians 2:1-10 Big Idea: Life and Death are best understood by one’s proximity to Jesus; Jesus has come to give us life – life to the full. Supporting Scripture: Ezekiel 33:11 {KJV}, Isaiah 28:21 {KJV}, Psalm 103:8 {KJV}, Psalm 145:8 {KJV}, Luke 15:24 & ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    There Is No Place Like Him. Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 7, 2011
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    We have looked at the first chapter chronologically, now lets us take a topical look.

    Intro: 1. How can we forget some of the final lines in The Wizard of Oz when Dorothy keeps saying, "There’s no place like home, there’s no place like home." 2. There is no place like the Home that God originally created for Humanity. It was literally a paradise. 3. A Home for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All Paths Lead To God... Not!

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 5, 2012
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    All religious paths do not converge at the same place, rather they diverge and end at different places... the only path that leads to salvation is the Jesus path.

    Title: All Paths Lead to God… Not! Text: Acts 4:5-12 (John 14:6) Thesis: All religious paths do not converge at the same place, rather they diverge and end at different places… the only path that leads to salvation is the Jesus path. Introduction Imagine one of our staff of teachers ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Am The Way Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 1, 2012
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    Jesus didn't say he would show us the way or would point us in the way, he said "I am the Way."

    I Am the Way I am! What a statement. I am. When I was growing up I used to watch Popeye and you may remember that he used to say “I yam, what I yam” And Popeye was simply stating his acceptance of himself. And that’s not a bad thing, being comfortable in your own skin. That ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Life That Matters Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 4, 2010
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    If we want to live a life that matters, we must sacrifice, suffer, submit and serve. We don’t like those words, because they seem to be steps down to obscurity, but in Christ’s Kingdom they are steps to true greatness.

    The movie, Pearl Harbor, tells the story of two friends, Rafe and Danny, who survive the attack on Pearl Harbor and enter World War II as fighter pilots. In training before the war, Rafe McCawley is one of America’s top fighter pilots. When America initially holds back from entering the war, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    First Love Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 6, 2010
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     | 7,164 views

    In this message, part 4 in series Love Without Limits, Dave looks at how God's love changes us, suggesting that what we need in the church is not to try harder, but to simply receive God's love.

    First Love Love Without Limits, prt. 4 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 24, 2010 Sing with me if you know this: Oh how I love Jesus Oh how I love Jesus Oh how I love Jesus Because he first loved me 1 John 4:9-12 (NIV) 9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Fruitless Religion Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 27, 2010
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     | 10,706 views

    If we want to bear fruit for the glory of God and lead people to Him on a regular basis, then we must let Christ clean out the fruitless religion, and we must pray with hearts full of faith and forgiveness

    A clergyman dies and is waiting in line at the Pearly Gates. Ahead of him is a guy dressed in sunglasses, a loud shirt, leather jacket, and jeans. Saint Peter says to this guy, “Who are you, so that I may know whether to admit you into the Kingdom of Heaven?” The guy replies, “I’m Joe Cohen, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    A Greater Sanctuary

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010
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     | 4,816 views

    Jesus fulfils the Old Testament Sanctuary. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    A greater sanctuary Reading: Hebrews chapter 9 verses 1-28. Question: What do we mean by the term ‘Sanctuary’? Answer: ‘A specific holy place’. • In the Old Testament: • The sanctuary was primarily the tabernacle and then later the temple in ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    I Am The Door Or The Gate! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 13, 2010
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     | 27,195 views

    Jesus is the door or the gate to heaven. It is only through Him that we are able to find eternal life and a relationship with Abba Father. There is no other gateway into eternity than this doorway.

    “I am the gate or door!” “I Am” - series - pt 4 Thesis: Jesus is the door or the gate to heaven. It is only through Him that we are able to find eternal life and a relationship with Abba Father. There is no other gateway into eternity than this doorway. Introduction: The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Rexroat avatar

    Through The Eyes Of King Herod Series

    Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Dec 16, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 14,997 views

    Third in a four part series of looking at the birth of Christ through different eyes

    Now, all of you know about my self-admission of being a naturally competitive person. I have stood here in the past and I have told you about my desperate attempts to beat Anne at Scrabble...about how I stretched the rules just a little bit on a couple of occasions...and if the truth be told I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Sermon For All Saints Sunday

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 1, 2007
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     | 9,226 views

    This sermon focuses on the need for us to remain fiathful to the message of the saints, in light of our desire to be contemporary in worship

    All Saints Sunday November 4, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for all your saints throughout the ages, both great and small – all who have revealed your word in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    # 34 The Hardhearted And The Thickheaded Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 8, 2020
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     | 6,007 views

    Some people are hardhearted, and some are thickheaded when it comes to spiritual matters. In Sunday’s text, Mark 8:10-21, we see both types of people.

    # 34 The Hardhearted and the Thickheaded Series: Mark Chuck Sligh November 8, 2020 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Mark 8:10-21 – “And straightway he entered into a ship with his disciples, and came into the parts of Dalmanutha. 11 And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Israels Flight From Egypt To The Promised Land: A Divine Image Of The Christian Life

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 9, 2021
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     | 3,685 views

    The overarching theme of the book of Exodus is found in the deliverance provided by God to his people, as He delivers Israel from bondage, declares his supremacy over the false gods of Egypt, and supernaturally delivers Israel through many miraculous events.

    The overarching theme of the book of Exodus is found in the deliverance provided by God to his people, as He delivers Israel from bondage, declares his supremacy over the false gods of Egypt, and supernaturally delivers Israel through many miraculous events. The theme of deliverance continues from ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army