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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Caring God

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 4, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,177 views

    When we touch upon the love of GOD, we plunge ourselves into an ocean whose depths have never been fathomed. It is all-embracing, all-inviting, all-supporting, and all-supplying.

    Opening illustration: For thousands of families in Kenya, seven cows are more valuable than a girl’s future. Those cows, a typical bridal dowry in Maasai culture, prove so tempting that most fathers in rural areas decide their daughter’s education will end and marriage begin by age 13. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    The Immeasurable Worth Of God's Word Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Dec 5, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 29,843 views

    A sermon examining the importance and profit of God's Word in the life of a Christian.

    THE IMMEASURABLE WORTH OF GOD’S WORD II Timothy 3:15-17 When I was a child our family took a vacation to Nashville. While there we visited the now defunct Opryland Theme Park. Theme parks have never been very appealing to me. I am afraid of heights therefore I detest rollercoasters. However, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Pay It Forward Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 18, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 20,547 views

    Paying it forward can be one of the most rewarding things we can do. God has been good to us, let us share that goodness with others!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Paying it forward is the concept of sharing the blessing you have received with others, not because they deserve it, but rather because you chose to do so. • The phrase PAY IT FORWARD was made popular by the release of the movie in 2000 entitled Pay It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Wedding Message

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 21, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 52,093 views

    A marriage relationship involves working, walking, warming, withstanding and worshipping.

    James and Lydia Ramseyer Wedding July 12, 2014 11:00 a.m. Over the years I’ve reinforced three expectations for our daughters whenever they would talk about getting married. #1. Only marry a sold-out Christ-follower. Check. #2. Absolutely no outdoor weddings. Check. #3. I want to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    "What's Up With The Parables, Jesus?" Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 20, 2015
     | 7,033 views

    The disciples asked Jesus why he spoke in parables. A parable is like an allegory or a fable-a practical story that illustrates a moral or spiritual concept. Jesus hadn’t used parables to this extent before now. Let's find out why he used parables.

    “WHAT’S UP WITH THE PARABLES, JESUS?” Matthew 13:3-23 INTRODUCTION: In verse 10 the disciples asked Jesus why he spoke to the people in parables. A parable is like an allegory or a fable-a practical story that illustrates a moral or spiritual concept. Jesus hadn’t really ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Narrow Way

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 2, 2015
     | 6,226 views

    These are notes and sermon from Matthew 7:1 - 14. Shows the importance of using our words wisely because they have power when used in God's will.

    Please the note the references of Utley of Understanding the Bible and Joyce Meyer's 365 Day Devotional Title: The Narrow Way Theme: To show that God’s way is a way of protection and security. He gave us a narrow road so that we can keep our self secure in Him. Text: Matthew 7:13 – ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Travis L. Billings avatar

    Clutter That Hinders

    Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Aug 5, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,463 views

    Because of the clutter and the noise in our lives, we often fail to see what Jesus does and can do for us. It seems as if we are constantly grasping, but never grabbing hold of that which changes us for the better.

    He walked on water which shows us that nothing can separates us from Him. He made that water into wine which shows us He can create something out of nothing. He ate and drank with people that we would never want to be caught around which shows us that we are all deserving of even the smallest of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Remembering God Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 27, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 26,178 views

    The final sermon in the series as Solomon reminds us to Remember our Creator.

    Remembering God Ecclesiastes 12 August 30, 2015 Live in continual communication with God and with a constant awareness that He created you. I wonder how many times I have told people I will remember something and within 10 seconds I have already forgotten what I was supposed to remember. Does ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Locust Buffet

    Contributed by Timothy Enns on Sep 11, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,271 views

    God spoke to Joel to tell the people to renew, return to the Lord and rend their heart. The same message applies to us today. What are the Locust storms in our lives. Are we living whole-heartedly for god or is it time to return?

    In 1915 a plague of locusts covered Palestine and Syria from the border of Egypt to the Taurus Mountains. The first swarms appeared in March. These were adult locusts that came from the northeast and moved toward the southwest in clouds so thick they obscured the sun. The females were 2.5 to 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Inside Out: Anger Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jan 28, 2016
     | 6,056 views

    Anger is a subtle emotion, yet it is one of the dominant human emotions. This message looks at bringing the emotion of anger into submission to Christ through the Holy Spirit.

    Anger. We never quite know what to do with the emotion of anger. Yet, anger is one of the dominant emotions of the human condition, and it plays a dominant role in Riley Anderson’s life in the Disney Pixar film, Inside Out. In the film, Anger is a hot-head (literally- his head combusts ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    How To Win The Battles Of Life Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 18, 2016
    based on 8 ratings
     | 195,871 views

    This sermon looks at seven principles to win the battles of life. 1. Identify Your ENEMY 2. Don’t Be Driven By EMOTION 3. Take Your Problems To The LORD 4. Admit You Need HELP 5. Rely On God’s POWER 6. Relax In FAITH 7. Thank God In ADVANCE

    How To Win The Battles Of Life One of the metaphors that the Bible uses over and over again for the Christian life is that of a battle. The Bible says: “Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    The 5 P’s Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 17, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 22,692 views

    "The 5 P's of Prayer" is part of our Sermon on the Mount series and brings a better understanding of the Lord's Prayer, as we look at God's person, program, provision, pardon, and protection along with the spirit of prayer.

    Sermon on the Mount “The 5 P’s of Prayer” Matthew 6:5-15 Prayer; vibrant, fervent prayer: prayer that truly touches the heart of God and changes the world is the most difficult of all responsibilities we have as believers. What’s sad is that this is something God allows ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Fred Sigle avatar

    Obadiah: Pride Goes Before Destruction Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Aug 25, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 22,789 views

    The battle began with Jacob and Esau in their mother's womb, and continue with the nations of Israel and Edom. Obadiah addresses the cruelty of Edom against their brother Israel.

    OBADIAH: PRIDE GOES BEFORE DESTRUCTION (Study of Minor Prophets) 5/15/16 – Garfield A. How many of you fought with your brother or sister growing up? Sibling rivalry is a very common occurrence. 1. You may recall some of those battles between you and your brother or sister when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Abandoned At Birth-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 5, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,378 views

    3 of ? Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus yielded the essentials of being born again/from above. Being born again is essential to God’s plan. But what does it take to be born from above? Those born from above, Abandon...

    ABANDONED At BIRTH-III—John 3:1-21 Concessions For New Birth Attention: The environment of the womb—Life there is very different from that outside the womb. The womb must be abandoned by the baby in order to experience life as intended. Likewise, when you are saved/born again/born ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Of Promise, Patience And Prize...

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Nov 3, 2015
     | 2,185 views

    Focusing upon the virtue of patience and the Divine mandate to transform all Christians' into Christ-like image...

    Of Promise, Patience and Prize It is quiz time folks! Name the fourth element in the nine-fold Fruit of the Spirit (Gal 5:22-23). Of course, the first three-Love, Joy and Peace- reel off our mouth instantly but the fourth one (very vital one at that) ...read more

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