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  • Michael Luke avatar

    I Will Be A Functioning Church Member Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 10, 2015
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    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

  • Kim Oliver avatar

    Twelve Secrets Of The Albaster Box Series

    Contributed by Kim Oliver on Jun 5, 2014
     | 37,689 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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    In Your Face ... Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 30, 2019
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    Christians have the external world, the internal flesh, and the infernal Devil to deal with every day. If you have been a Christian for any length of time, then the Tempter is no stranger to you.

    How do seeds give birth? Seeds. Seeds are baby plants. One of Jesus’ most well-known parables is the parable about the Sower. Jesus describes God as a farmer who liberally sows seeds. He casts seeds where other farmers wouldn’t waste their time and seed … pathways, rocky places, weed patches. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Hpffj: Helping People Follow Jesus Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 6, 2020
     | 4,558 views

    As we dig into this idea of discipleship, I would like to bring up four attitudes about discipleship that are important that we find in the Scriptures. We are going to look at one passage from each of the Gospels.

    HPFFJ: HELPING PEOPLE FOLLOW JESUS Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 8:34, Luke 6:40, John 8:31 #HPFFJ THREAD: The purpose of Cincinnati Christian Church is to “Help People Find and Follow Jesus.” For two weeks we are taking a look at the mission of Cincinnati Christian Church. Last week we talked about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Priorities-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 7, 2020
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    2 of ? Haggai exhorted those returning from exile to prioritize their relationship with God. God’s people must prioritize their relationship with God. But how can they do that? A prioritized relationship with God properly assesses...

    PRIORITIES—II—Haggai 1:1-15 Attention: Teen Inmate Priorities: Two teenagers were arrested, & upon arriving at the jail facility, the officer told them they could each make one phone call. Several minutes after their phone calls, a man showed up & asked for the new prisoners by name. “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Unconquerable-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 7, 2020
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    3 of 4. Paul describes the reasons God's people are unconquerable! God's people have a telling disposition that betrays the fact that they are unconquerable. A disposition for being & remaining unconquerable is/shines thru...

    UNCONQUERABLE-III—2Corinthians 4:1-18 Attention: Someone sent me a Facebook post showing what had happened when their ‘Roomba iRobot’(automatic vacuum cleaner) encountered something unusual on the kitchen floor... The picture shows the tracks left all over the kitchen by the vacuum cleaner, as it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sermon On The Mount (Part 16) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 13, 2020
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    For many people, their priority in life is material prosperity. When you hear the phrase, 'well off' or, 'well to do', it refers to someone who is wealthy. As we'll see today, those who have stored up treasures in heaven will truly be, 'well off' and 'well-to-do'.

    THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part 16) Matt. 6:19-24 Suze Orman in her book, “9 Steps to Financial Freedom” writes, "When I was 13, my dad owned his own business—a tiny shack where he sold chicken, ribs, hamburgers, hot dogs, and fries. One day the oil that the chicken was fried in caught fire. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    By His Stripes-8

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 26, 2019
     | 1,562 views

    8 of ? The prophet Isaiah declared a future time when God’s Servant would provide the remedy for sin. Jesus is God’s remedy for sin. By His stripes I receive the Servant's...

    BY HIS STRIPES-VIII—Isaiah 52:13—53:12 OR: God’s Remedy For Sin Attention: Candle Help: Mrs. Donovan—a Catholic—was walking down O'Connell Street in Dublin when she meets up with Father Flaherty. The Father said, "Top o' the mornin' to ye! Aren't ye Mrs. Donovan & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon On The Mount - Part 13 Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 2, 2019
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    This is Part 13 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” from what is familiarly known as the “Sermon on the Mount.” In this part, we look at Jesus' teaching about judging, and not giving what is holy to dogs and pigs.

    Part 13 - Do not judge, do not give what is holy to dogs and pigs Sermon on the Mount The Christian Character Matthew 5:3 - 7:27 (Cf. Luke 6:20-49) This is Part 13 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd of people on a Galilean hillside as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Knowing Where You Are…knowing What You Are Doing? Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 14, 2019
     | 6,735 views

    The Coming of the Kingdom - Luke chapter 17 verses 20-37 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: • Signpost #1: God is in Your Midst (vs 20b-21) • Signpost #2: God's Plan is Unfolding (vs 22-24) • Signpost #3: God's Time Clock Is Ticking (vs 26-30) • Signpost #4: God Takes No Pleasure in Our Clinging (vs 31-33) • Signpost #5: God's Judgments are Individual ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Spong Vs Spong Part 3

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 25, 2020
     | 1,682 views

    What did Jesus say about the reliability of scripture? What was the attitude of the Bereans? Is pride a cause of apostasy?

    What did Jesus say about the reliability of scripture? What was the attitude of the Bereans? Is pride a cause of apostasy? Testimony of Jesus When moderns deny the reliability of the Scriptures, they undermine the very basis of belief in Jesus, because it is those same Scriptures which testified ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    The Measure Of A Man - Part Ii

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 30, 2020
     | 1,942 views

    This sermon is part of a series examining the qualifications of an elder.

    Title: The Measure of a Maturing Christian Man” Part 2 Scripture: I Tim. 3:1-7 Type: Expository Where: GNBC 6-28-20 Intro: There is a proverb that says that the best way to judge a man is not by the way he treats his equals, but by the way he treats his inferiors. If you treat your servants ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    What About Original Sin?

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 7, 2019
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     | 4,939 views

    This message seeks to answer the question: “Why does all of humanity have to suffer with sin because Adam sinned one time? It doesn't seem fair.”

    It has been the title of several novels, songs and movies and the inspiration for more art than I can count. But we’re not looking at literature, music or art this morning. We are at the end of our “Asking for a Friend” series where we have answered questions that the Cornerstone family has ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Sermon 1: The Last Supper Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 4, 2020
     | 9,097 views

    The Last Supper began an 82-hour countdown to the resurrection. This sermon, part of the “82 Hours” series, starts the countdown.

    Sermon 1: The Last Supper 82 Hours: Countdown to the Resurrection Chuck Sligh Preaching March 22, 2019 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #14 The Gathering Storm Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 29, 2020
     | 5,739 views

    Jesus could have moderated his stance to protect Himself. But in Mark 3:1-6 Jesus did just the opposite. He did it to help someone with a withered hand, and to prompt the Pharisees to do their part in fulfilling the plan of redemption.

    #14 The Gathering Storm Series: Mark March 29, 2020 Chuck Sligh NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Please turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist