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  • Jeff Pearce avatar

    Truth Is

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Mar 13, 2013
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    Truth is in Jesus, Ephesians 4:21.

    Truth is Intro: what causes unbelief? 1: Hypocrisy a) dissimulate b) to hide something by pretense c) to wear a mask like a stage player d) appear to be one thing and actually be something completely different Point: Christians who confess Jesus with their lips but deny him with their ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Believing, Belonging, And Contributing Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 6, 2014
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    Foreigners in a Foreign Land Believing, Belonging, and Contributing

    Foreigners in a Foreign Land Believing, Belonging, and Contributing 1 Peter 2:4-10 David Taylor We are finishing our first mini series in 1 Peter, “Foreigners in a Foreign Land” (1.1-2.10) with todays message, Believing, Belonging, and Contributing. We have had a significant ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Divine Appointments, Part 6 Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014
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    Open Doors Divine Appointments, part 6

    Open Doors Divine Appointments, part 6 John 4:3-26 November 3, 2013 The biblical idea for intentional living is walking in wisdom. The psalmist prayed, 'teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.' Or as we saw last few weeks by Paul, walk in wisdom toward those who do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Names Of God--The Father: Lesson 2

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 14, 2014
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    How the New Testament uses the name Father.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Father – the first person of the Trinity. (Equal in nature, separate in Person, submissive in duty). 2. The name Father not emphasized in Old Testament, but seen by symbols and embryonic references. 3. Reflected in earthly. In our “spiritual family,” a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Love Yourself? Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 7, 2014
     | 6,873 views

    We are to love. We are to love our neighbor. We are to love our neighbor as we love OURSELVES.

    1. Matthew 7.12 a. Why "Golden Rule"? In AD 222-235 Roman Emperor Alexander Severus adopted the golden rule as his motto, and displayed it on public buildings, and promotes peace among religions. Some say the golden rule is called golden because Severus wrote it on his wall in gold. b. It is NOT ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hosea On The Divided Hear Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 21, 2014
     | 6,663 views

    The Gospel According to Hosea Hosea on The Divided Heart, part 11

    The Gospel According to Hosea Hosea on The Divided Heart, part 11 Hosea chapter 10 David Taylor We are in the back half of our summer series, The Gospel According to Hosea, looking at God's faithful love toward an unfaithful people. I want to recap where we have been to give you and overview. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Under The Judgment Of God Series

    Contributed by Rob Hall on Nov 20, 2012
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    Psa. 50 took us into the big courtroom of God, Ps. 51 reveals a heart in God's courtroom, one who feels God's scrutiny and his own sinfulness

    UNDER THE JUDGMENT OF GOD Text: Ps. 51 Intro 1. We’ve seen the judgment motif in several of the Psalms Ps. 73—from afar, considering it making sense of things Ps. 50---more up close—God judging his people of the covenant 2. Now in Ps. 51, traditionally the psalm of David ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is Forgiveness

    Contributed by Willie Fagg on Nov 19, 2007
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     | 5,548 views

    Encouraging Sermon

    The parable of the unmerciful servant is a classic biblical passage about forgiveness (Matthew 18:21-35) ***Read*** Forgiveness is an act of compassion, love expressed when you are sinned against. This passage teaches us several things about the nature of love as we forgive others. Forgiveness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Going To Court With God

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 28, 2008
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     | 4,819 views

    Going to Court with God Micah 6:1-8 Intro Novelists and dramatists often use courtrooms scenes as material for their stories. Prosecutors and defenders try their cases before jurors and judge. Both call for witnesses. The audience gets caught up

    Going to Court with God Micah 6:1-8 Intro Novelists and dramatists often use courtrooms scenes as material for their stories. Prosecutors and defenders try their cases before jurors and judge. Both call for witnesses. The audience gets caught up in the process. The tension builds until the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Treasure

    Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 23, 2008
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    What and Where is Your Treasure

    Treasure reading: Matt.13:44+45 When one speaks about treasure, there is often formed in peoples minds romantic pictures of adventures on the high seas, or in the depths of a wilderness, be it jungle or desert. There is the travelling for miles with an old map with the mystical "X",marking the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Remember: The Worst Things Are Never The Last Things

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,669 views

    A Pastoral Response to the Virginia Tech Events of April 16, 2007

    INTRODUCTION: Common Questions about tragic events-- • Why is there so much evil in the world? • Why do innocent people suffer? • Where was God when this happened? A--TRUE STORIES ABOUT PEOPLE WHO EXPERIENCED TRAGIC EVENTS IN THEIR LIVES AND THEIR ULTIMATE RESPONSE TO THE TRAGEDIES THEY FACED. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Are You Looking For? Peace? Series

    Contributed by Jay Winters on Dec 27, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,042 views

    A sermon for the first day of Advent, a church season that looks forward to the coming of Christ in Christmas and in the Resurrection. The next three Sundays are going to be following along the "what are you looking for?" theme and will all be taken from

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who gives us true peace. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, So…I guess there’s supposed to be a tree there (pointing to the place where it traditionally stands) pretty soon. Some of you were probably ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Helen Allen avatar

    Water Into Wine

    Contributed by Helen Allen on Feb 4, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 10,689 views

    God wants us to taste the fine wine of his abundant blessings

    As John tells the story in his gospel, Jesus and his disciples are invited to the wedding in Cana only days after Jesus’s baptism in the river Jordan. He has only known the disciples for about three days and he has not performed any miraculous signs as yet. His first miracle will take place in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    We Call Him Lord? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 14, 2011
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     | 5,601 views

    When one does do what Jesus says, their lives will stand strong even when troubles come!

    Let’s see how well you like and know the song “Lord I Lift Your Name On High”. I will start a phrase and you finish it: He came from heaven to earth, …… From the earth to the cross, ……… From the cross to the grave, ……… Lord, …… (picture) Anybody knows what event this was?? It was a Promise ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Changing Church

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Nov 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,531 views

    This message deals with the fear of stepping out of our traditions and moving freely with the Holy Spirit.

    "Changing Church" - Luke 5:35-39 by Bishop Charles Jones In his book entitled changing church author c peter wagner states that there is a whole generation of believers in this second apostolic age who are not nearly as interested in the fine points and details of theology as past generations ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal