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  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Job Opportunity - Only Sinners, Need Apply Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 16, 2012
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    A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 2 verses 13 through 17

    Mark 2: 13 – 17 Job Opportunity -Only Sinners, Need Apply 13 Then He went out again by the sea; and all the multitude came to Him, and He taught them. 14 As He passed by, He saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, “Follow Me.” So he arose and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Correcting Our Definitions Of Wealth

    Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Feb 21, 2012
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    Paul wrote to the Corinthians saying that Jesus shed the the riches of His own glory and authority, impoverished Himself to make us rich. Is this wealth real or imagined?

    Pastor Dan Little The Landmark Church February 19, 2012 email: adfontes.djl@gmail.com ............................................................................................................................................ Riches! Real or Imagined? 2 Corinthians 8:9 For you know the grace of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What Happens On The Mountain... Shouldn't Stay On The Mountain

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 21, 2012
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    God uses mountain top experiences in our lives and the lives of others to prepare us for living in the real world down in the valley.

    Title: What Happens On the Mountain… Shouldn't Stay On the Mountain Text: Matthew 17:1-9 Thesis: God uses mountain top experiences to prepare us for living in the valley. Transfiguration Sunday is a day we reflect on perhaps the ultimate of mountain top experiences in which we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What I Learned From Black History Month

    Contributed by David Parks on Feb 21, 2012
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     | 40,158 views

    As I have gone back and studied Black History, some Biblical principles keep pressing into my mind: principles that could have saved mankind so much sin, suffering and sorrow.

    LESSONS I HAVE LEARNED FROM BLACK HISTORY MONTH Text: Acts 17: 16–28 Introduction: 1. Isn’t this a wonderful day the Lord has made. A day to – “Rejoice and be glad in it.” 2. Open your Bibles please to Acts 17: 24-28. 3. Read text. “For we are indeed his offspring.” 4. The Title of today’s lesson ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Art Of Listening

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 22, 2012
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     | 12,235 views

    Former President Bill Clinton once said, "Being president is like running a cemetery; you've got a lot of people uner you...and nobody's listening." I think that God often feels like no one listens to Him.

    “The Art of Listening” Luke 9:28-45 Former President Bill Clinton once said, “Being President is like running a cemetery: you’ve got a lot of people under you . . . and nobody’s listening.” I have a hunch that it’s not only presidents who feel this way. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When The Church Is On Fire It Cannot Get Lukewarm

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Mar 4, 2012
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     | 35,933 views

    For the people in the Church to be on Fire we need: The presence of the Holy Ghost in our lives because He is always described as fire. It is hot! When the people in the Church are on Fire we will be able to reach the world. We need to be consumed

    When the Church is on Fire It Cannot Get Lukewarm Text: Revelations 3: 15 Focus: “… I would thou wert…hot” When the Church is on Fire it promotes evangelism, it proclaims Jesus, and it provides a place of Liberty. Sermon: Story about Sloppy Joe this morning at 4:15 am ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Flee Sexual Immorality Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 22, 2011
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     | 8,800 views

    In today's lesson we learn about the evils of sexual sin.

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of sexual freedom. Let’s learn about this in a message I am calling, “Flee Sexual ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Parable To Ponder

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 28, 2011
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     | 4,579 views

    Three parables of Jesus. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: • Parable 1: The Light (vs 21-25) • Parable No 2: The Growing Seed (vs 26-29) • Parable No 3: The Mustard Seed (vs 30-34) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Often on our Camps & Houseparties; • The young people often want more than the norm when it comes to food ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Christ Jesus Came Into The World To Save Sinners

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 29, 2011
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     | 16,736 views

    A missions or evangelism sermon which emphasizes the central theme of the Bible...that "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners."

    Christ Jesus Came Into the World to Save Sinners TEXT: 1 Timothy 1:15 – “This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.” INTRODUCTION Satan is a master at using controversial and extra-biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The L * I * G * H * T Of Scripture

    Contributed by Ken Pell on May 30, 2011
     | 5,983 views

    A sermon in response to Family Radio’s (Harold Camping) prediction of the end of the world; it gives five key principles that will help us “correctly handle the word of truth”

    The L*I*G*H*T of Scripture* 2 Timothy 2:15 Sermon Objective: A sermon in response to Family Radio’s (Harold Camping) prediction of the end of the world, it gives five key principles that will help us “correctly handle the word of truth” Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Peace Work

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 10, 2011
     | 2,823 views

    Making peace is hard work; having peace is a gift from God.

    Making peace is work. Hard work. And it’s not cheap, either. Can you imagine President Bush offering a cabinet post to Al Gore? And if you can imagine that, can you imagine Gore accepting the offer? And yet that’s almost exactly what has just happened in Israel, with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    Eternal Consequences Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,242 views

    What happens when you die? Jesus gives us an answer

    39. Who is Jesus? June 05th, 2011 Eternal Consequence As we continue through the life of Jesus we are going to see the second of two parables Jesus tells in Luke 16. The first showed us how we can use our money to go to heaven, the second shows us how to use our money to go to hell. So in one ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Friendship And Promises Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 20, 2011
     | 5,513 views

    Some thoughts about trust and friendship as it relates to our relationship with God.

    Friendship and Promises Romans 4:9-25 Intro: Last week we looked at Romans 4:1-8 and talked about the fact that We cannot cover our own tab! Justice requires payment for our sin, but we can no more pay for our own sins than our nation can pay off the national debt! We also considered the fact ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    With God There Is Forgiveness

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 25, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,601 views

    Exposition of Psalm 130 (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUITLINE: (1). From death to life (vs 1-2). (2). From guilt to forgiveness (vs 3-4). (3). From darkness to light (vs 5-6) (4). From slavery to freedom (vs 7-8) SERMON CONTENT: Ill: • A family were having a weekend in Paris; • And the Father decided he would take his little boy to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Way Of Worship

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 29, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,859 views

    Worship costs us, changes us and equips us. It is resting in God's presence, reflecting God's glory and being ready to move in power.

    THE WAY OF WORSHIP A missionary was working in Paraguay with the Maka Indians. One day a native named Rafael came to sit on the porch. The missionary was eating and went out to see what he wanted. He responded, "Ham, henek met." Again he asked what he could do for him, but the answer was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance