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  • Erik Estep avatar

    What Will Heaven Be Like? Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on Jan 20, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 24,741 views

    Today in our passage of Scripture we’ll see Jesus’ disciple John give us a glimpse into what Heaven will be like.

    Intro: A Sunday School teacher was teaching his class about heaven. He asked the children, “If I sold my house and my car, had a huge yard sale, and gave all the money to the church, would that get me into heaven?” All the children answered, “NO!” “If everyday I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Raising The Roof: Sickness Down, Dander Up

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 29, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,769 views

    It will be necessary to do some unusual things that will raise the anger of some Christians and will not be understood in the larger community. But the bottom line is getting help to those who need it.

    Several years ago, when housing prices began to shoot up into the stratosphere, we began to see something new in my neighborhood. We saw many of the houses being opened up from the top, and then construction of new second stories or new dormers or even decks and balconies, way up high. What was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Citizens Responsibility

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 3, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 14,352 views

    A sermon about how America has been blessed, why it has been blessed, and what we as citizens, are supposed to do to keep our nation blessed.

    America has enjoyed an abundance never before known among nations. And make no mistake; the things we have had were blessings … blessings from our Heavenly Father. They did not come by man’s hands, nor did they “just happen that way.” Since yesterday was Independence Day, I think it only ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Money Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 3, 2009
     | 5,716 views

    Part 8 and final in series Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On Earth. Thinking about money in a spiritual and relational way, do we often live financially as if we expect God to sign some kind of prenuptial.

    Money Part 8 in series Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On Earth Wildwind Community Church David Flowers March 28, 2009 I haven’t talked to you about money since January of 2008! It has been a long time. But as I was thinking about this series we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Idols Of The Heart

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 8, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 62,346 views

    Many people have secret idols hidden in the chambers of their hearts from the sight of men but not God. And these idols decide sometimes what they get from God, Hebrews 4:13: Says neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all th

    IDOLS OF THE HEART Dr. D. K. Olukoya Ezekiel 14:1-4:“Then came certain of the elders of Israel unto me, and sat before me. And the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, Son of man, these men have set up their idols in their heart, and put the stumbling block of their iniquity before their face: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Appointed Time

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 8, 2009
    based on 134 ratings
     | 183,288 views

    “If a man die, shall he live again? All the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come.”

    THE APPOINTED TIME Dr. D. K. Olukoya The topic of our message this week is entitled, “The appointed time.” Job 14: 14 ; “If a man die, shall he live again? All the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come.” A bus-stop is usually an interesting place and full of activities. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Building A Temple Series

    Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jul 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,592 views

    Today I want us to take a look at what God says is to be the way a true Temple for God should look like.

    Date: May 24, 2009 Title: Building A Temple Bible Text: Ephesians 2:11-22 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: Building a temple is pretty serious work! People travel all over taking pictures of various temples and religious structures. They stand back and look at the architecture and say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Persevering Faith For Uncertain Times Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Jul 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,584 views

    Philippians 4:1-9. What does genuine, lasting faith look like? Find out as Paul encourages his readers to "stand firm".

    AGAIN I SAY REJOICE PERSEVERING FAITH FOR UNCERTAIN TIMES PHILIPPIANS 4:1-9 INTRODUCTION - One of the most difficult things for the Christian community to deal with is the falling away, so to speak, of people who were thought to be believers. We have all heard of, and many of you personally ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing The Way Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 17, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,571 views

    Beginning today we are going to engage Christ’s intent for bringing change… fundamental change to life… as it unfolds in the Gospel of Mark.

    This morning beginning a series that the pastoral team has been wanting to take up for well over a year… and together we felt that this was the right time. Series in which we focus on the dynamic sense of breakthrough that Christ has ushered into our world… and wants for our lives. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Staying Focused Amid Challenges

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 27, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,812 views

    This sermon teaches us how to stay focused in the midst of challenges.

    Do you have trouble staying focused when challenges raise their ugly head? This is true of individuals! This is true of churches! This is true of marriages! This is true of businesses! Joke: I heard about a bride who was nervous before her wedding. It was time for the wedding and she wasn’t sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Trinity

    Contributed by Joe Stanley on Jul 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,805 views

    This sermon explains why we developed our belief in the trinity.

    The Trinity This morning we have two closely related passages that we will start with. Both are found in the Book of Deuteronomy. Deuteronomy is the fifth of the first five Books of Scripture. We call these first five books the Pentateuch, but our Jewish brethren call them the Ha Torah (The Law) or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Curious Case Of A Man Named Philip

    Contributed by Shane Hargrave on Aug 4, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 11,221 views

    A look at the story of Philip in Acts 8. This message is one that focuses on God’s timing and takes a look at how God can bring something good from something bad.

    The Curious Case of a Man Named Philip Acts 8 The Curious Case of Benjamin Button – Story of a man who was born old and grew young. That’s not such a new concept. Have you ever heard the statement… Youth is wasted on the young? I never really understood that until I got a little bit older. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Prayer For The Church Series

    Contributed by Neil Olcott on Aug 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,017 views

    Subject: What should be our response to God’s blessings? Complement: Our response is to pray for strength in other believers and in the church as a whole.

    Intro: When a sports team wins the championship game, what is their response? When you hit a home run at work and your boss notices and congratulates you with a promotion, what is your response? Think about those people who win some big multimillion dollar prize, imagine their response. Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Religion And Government

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 6, 2009
     | 4,629 views

    We need to restore to society a common moral code by being a light of Christ actively involved in our communities. Religion should be in government but government must not be in religion

    As we struggle to understand to live out our faith and God’s will in our lives, we know that God does in fact care about all of the issues we will address during our Tough Issues Sermon series. Can anyone who is a believer truly think that God does not care what we think regarding criminal justice ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    How Far Is Too Far? Series

    Contributed by Paul Green on Aug 7, 2009
    based on 70 ratings
     | 18,423 views

    What do you do when you don’t want to do what God wants you to do? What do you do when you know what’s right, but that’s just not the path you want to travel? What do you do when you and God just don’t want the same things for your life?

    Introduction I read a story recently about a 5-year old who decided to run away. The lady who lived next door saw him go, as she was outside cutting her grass. She said that she watched him walk up and down the pavement, in front of her house, hauling his little suitcase behind him. He would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist