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  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Serve Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017
     | 12,396 views

    Fourth in a series on our church's Discipleship Path. The church works best when every member works

    ENGAGE In just a week, the Super Bowl will be on television. And while a lot of people will tune in to watch the game, many more will be watching primarily to see the commercials. And undoubtedly there will be some car commercials among all those high priced ads. While I don’t know exactly what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Working My Way Back To You

    Contributed by Rev. Anthony Mucker Sr on Jun 1, 2015
     | 7,749 views

    THE PARABLE OF THE PRODIGAL SON

    WORKING MY WAY BACK TO YOU (LUKE 15:11-24) TRANSITION TO THE TEXT I believe that no parable in the entire Bible has been preached or taught as much as the Parable of the Prodigal son. The parable of the prodigal son is one of the greatest and most-beloved stories ever told in the human ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Power Of Your Words

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Feb 17, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,636 views

    The tongue has the power of life and death. We can either crush people's hearts or bring confidence to them. Our words must be put under the subjection of the Holy Spirit.

    THE POWER OF YOUR WORDS Matthew 5: 33-37 33 “Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill to the Lord the vows you have made.’ 34 But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; 35 ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Respect Civil Authority Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 6, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 19,127 views

    Peter indicates that our salvation should impact how we related to governmental authority. Submission is not a popular topic, but it is needful, in our rebellious & self-gratifying society. Submission is recognition of God¡¯s right to govern our lives.

    1 PETER 2: 13-17 RESPECT CIVIL AUTHORITY [Renewing Hope Series] [Romans 13:1-7 / Acts 4:19-20; 5:29] From this point on 1 Peter discusses the effect of our salvation on our life and relationships. Because of our fallen understanding, what living the Christian life entails needs to be spelled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Messiah Is Coming - What Do We Do?

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 5, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,474 views

    This sermon focuses on John's message of repentance. John answers the question - What do we do after we have repented and while we wait for the coming of the Messiah (First for them - Second for us)? John gives us some practical advice.

    Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20; Luke 3:7-18 Theme: 3rd Sunday of Advent - Prepare the Way Title: The Messiah Is Coming - What Do We Do? This sermon focuses on John's message of repentance. What do we do after we have repented and while we wait for the coming of the Messiah (First for them ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Cross: Absolutely Essential (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017
     | 10,123 views

    The Church must be diligent to keep the main thing of the gospel, the main thing! The essence of gospel of Jesus crucified & resurrected for our salvation. Our message is not based on what people want to hear. We have a mandate to preach gospel

    Matthew 16:24-25 02-08-15 When kids turn sixteen, they often take an in-car driving course to prepare them for their driver’s license test. I want you to imagine with me a driving instructor who meticulously teaches the student how to properly adjust the seat and put on the seat belt, how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 10, 2019
     | 5,148 views

    If I recognize that my ability to think, to speak, and to share those thoughts comes from God, then I should be very careful of how I use it, don’t you think? How many of you use the gift that God gave you to think about the gift that God gave you … the gift of thought.

    “In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep. While a wind from God swept over the face of the waters. Then God said, ‘Let there be light’ and there was light … and God saw that the light was good” (Genesis ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    By Protecting The Fellowship Of My Church Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 20, 2015
     | 7,204 views

    Jesus provides practical guidance to help His disciples maintain holiness within the body of Christ and thus protect the fellowship of the church

    I love my church. I love my church because I love Jesus and Jesus loves the church. So that is why I’m so excited about our current sermon series. I want to share my love of the church with you in hopes that you, too, will fall in love with the church, either for the first time, or all over ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Two Judgments

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Dec 27, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,946 views

    The two judgments of the Bema seat judgment vs. the great white throne judgment. One will be the judging of our works while the other will be a damnation for the unconverted.

    The Two Judgments Introduction: In basketball there is what is called a shot clock, it is a clock that counts backwards allowing a team a set amount of seconds to shoot the ball. Life's “shot clock” began when we were born. God knows what year, month, day, hour, minute, second our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    #4understanding Small Things Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,690 views

    We close the series on understanding by pondering SMALL THINGS.

    #4 Part in 5 part series on UNDERSTANDING This is Part #4 UNDERSTAND SMALL THINGS GROW. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We are pondering and studying understanding. This study will address the fact that small things can grow and dominate, then destroy. TEXT: James 1:15 Then, when ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You As He Led Ezekiel

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 105 ratings
     | 20,834 views

    Companies that compete for consumer dollars know the importance of protecting their name and reputation. Shoddy quality or poor service can cause profits to plummet. Being led by the Holy Spirit and empowered by His word will assure others that we are ope

    How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You as He Led Ezekiel Allow the Holy Spirit to lead you as He led Ezekiel by learning from this fine Biblical example of leadership. The Holy Spirit directed Ezekiel to take on a difficult ministry of speaking to an obstinate and hard hearted audience. His example ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    You Rich People

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 177 ratings
     | 7,053 views

    Introductory Comments 1.

    Introductory Comments 1. Story of Bill Gates. Today, at age 41, he is the richest private individual in the entire world, with a net worth of about 30 billion dollars. 2. That is the kind of a story we are interested in quite often isn't it? We like to read books and watch movies about people ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Limitations Of Prayer

    Contributed by Ade Odusote on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,733 views

    This sermon will give a better understanding of how God desires to relate with us through prayer

    Limitations of Prayers Genesis 18: 16-33 God told 2 men He was going to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah. The 2 tried to change God’s plan, for very different reasons. Abraham: The example of an intercessor. He prayed on behalf of the cities, though he was not personally involved in their sin. Yet he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    Law Vs. Grace

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,368 views

    Law vs Grace

    Colossians 2 Law Jokes Stories Paul was concerned with the law. I can identify with Paul People can not understand Grace Vs Law. They know what Grace is but for one reason or another they just cannot let go of the Law In part because of Jesus Teaching At one point in the Gospel Jesus tells us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "This Is Your Hour, Don't Faint!"

    Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Dec 7, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 19,460 views

    For this is your hour, this is your year, and don’t let no devil in hell stop you from receiving what God has for you.

    “And let us not be weary in well doing: For in due season we shall reap, if we faint not” – Galatians 6:9. Before I get into our text, I will like us to review Paul’s life and conversion. For he was a prudent and profound man who believed in pursuing life with a passion so ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational