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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Impressive Credentials, But..."

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 22, 2007
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     | 4,785 views

    What does it mean to share in Christ’s death?

    Philippians 3:4b-14 “Impressive Credentials, But…” By Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.gbgm-umc.org/grace-sdtn What do you want more than anything else in the world? Is it a higher paying job? Is it a bigger house? Is it some “perfect ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer: Discoverign Your Purpose Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,506 views

    Discovering your purpose at Christmas

    Classic TV Christmas Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer Discovering Your Purpose This Christmas Season Luke 1:26-38 INTRODUCTION We all know the story of the misfit reindeer, Rudolph. Born with a bulbous bright nose Rudolph’s parents are worried that their son will be ridiculed by other reindeer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Walking With God

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 19, 2014
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     | 35,915 views

    Enoch had such a close relationship with God that grew so intimate that he was taken to heaven without experiencing death. His epitaph is that Enoch “walked with God”.

    Walking with God Genesis 5:18-24 Two men in the Bible stand out as unique; unique because out of the entire scope of man’s existence, these two men alone never died. – Elijah and Enoch! We are told that Enoch had such a close relationship with God that grew so intimate that he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Person Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 8, 2014
     | 8,946 views

    The Holy Spirit is not a force or an "it." He is a person.

    (NOTE: This series is based on the book Living in the Spirit by Dr. George Wood, General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God). Text John 16:12 “I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. 13 But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Laodicea: Dangers Of Being In The Middle Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013
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     | 6,998 views

    This is the seventh message in this series that looks at the letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. This message examines the letter to the church at Laodicea and the dangers of always seeking the middle ground.

    In Luke 18:17 Jesus says, “I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” This refers to the fact that God desires us to have child-like attitudes of trust in Him. An attitude that shows our desire to trust Him even we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rooted In Him

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 19, 2014
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     | 17,404 views

    Relationship with God is your most important relationship. Spiritual growth is God's will for your life. Go deep is the way to grow strong. There is no short cut to cultivating a relationship.

    WHY ARE WE DOING WHAT WE ARE DOING? Why should I take on this discipleship thing? Why can’t I just sit back and simply cruise into heaven? • We’re made to have fellowship with God. Adam and Eve walks in the Garden with Him. RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD IS YOUR MOST IMPORTANT ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Moses: A Matter Of Timing Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 17, 2014
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    Moses was God's man in God's place but his timing was not always on target.

    1. The metaphor of the Olympic Games of Rome is key to the NT writers a. In the Revelation, John (and us) declares that the games of the emperor were not about Domitian but about God and Jesus at work in history b. Think of the ways he could have said to the world that Jesus is his son; until the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Vinedresser

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 15, 2013
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     | 7,222 views

    Exposition of John

    Text: John 15:1-8, Title: The Vineyards of Tifton 2: The Vinedresser, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/14/13, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: part two in three part series about the vine, vinedresser, and branches. Jesus speaks about the Father’s role in spiritual fruit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trinity Sunday Series

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jul 19, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 68,447 views

    How the Trinity works in unity for our redemption

    Trinity Sunday For six months now, in the course of the Lectionary, our Church's calendar, we have been remembering and celebrating the Incarnation and the redeeming works and life of Christ our Savior. We Started with his birth, and actually with preparing for his Incarnation and Birth, and our ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Love One Another

    Contributed by Peter Scott on Nov 23, 2013
     | 5,317 views

    A charge to a church awaiting the arrival of a new minister.

    Love One another John 15.9-17 Introduction Jesus said: ‘This is my command: love each other’ (15.17) Well, the day has finally arrived. At some time around 6pm this evening, God willing, Steve Kelly will accept the responsibility for the ‘cure of souls’ (to use the archaic ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Fruit And The Vine Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 21, 2012
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     | 5,531 views

    We have life in our connection to Jesus. In that life we bear fruit that he produces in us for the benefit of others.

    1. Harmonica Story: A young American engineer was sent to Ireland for a year. When he left, his fiancé gave him a harmonica. She said, "I want you to learn to play this: it will help to keep your mind off those Irish girls." He wrote to her often and told he her that he was practicing his harmonica ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    To Stay Or Not To Stay, That Is The Question

    Contributed by James Lowe on Apr 5, 2013
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     | 6,401 views

    Our hope and confidence

    To Stay or not to Stay, That is the Question Philippians 1:21-24 21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 22 But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not. 23 For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Goal Line Stands

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 6, 2012
     | 3,552 views

    Do we push and strain to score a touchdown or hold the offense on goal line stands? Do we really care about what Christ calls us to do and be?

    Goal Line Stands 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 January 22, 2012 One of the most exciting parts of a football game occurs when one team gets the ball near the other teams goal line. Then it becomes time for a goal line stand. The defense digs in to stop the offense, while the offense does everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    John And The Lord Of Life Series

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,960 views

    To introduce Jesus as the source of abundant life.

    [S] My wife and I were talking on the porch the other morning about some of the trips we’ve taken to our childhood homes and how different they were compared to what we remembered. The house I grew up at in Downers Grove Illinois was a large three story brick home with a large separate two ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Value Engineering

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Mar 4, 2012
     | 4,360 views

    No servant is above his master, and the disciples of Christ are called to follow Him to the Calvary, however costly this may be.

    Who’s coming off of a great week? Me too. But my brother made me homesick with a photo of the beach where we grew up. Living in Hawaii, I was never much of a surfer, but I did enjoy boogie boarding. There’s nothing quite like catching a wave, sliding along the waters’ azure arch. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican