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  • John Oscar avatar

    Focus Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 26, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,135 views

    Pastor John preaches on the benefits of meditating on God and the truth found in scripture

    Focus CCCAG March 26th, 2017 Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3 There is a story from about 100 years ago of a city boy spending the summer with his grandparents on their farm. Being from the city, he wasn’t used to having to do chores all day like you have to on a farm. One of the chores he didn’t like ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Call To Ministry

    Contributed by Michael Erickson on Apr 5, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,608 views

    Isaiah 61:1-3- Our Motivation, Our Method and Message and Our Market

    Zechariah 3:1-7, Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord and Satan standing at his right side to accuse him. The Lord said to Satan, The Lord rebuke you Satan! The Lord, who has chosen Jerusalem, rebuke you! Is not this man a burning stick snatched from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Two Kinds Of Religion

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 5, 2018
     | 3,551 views

    In the midst of church scandals, can we look beyond human sins and see God at work? We religious leaders are the object of Jesus’ greatest criticisms; will we listen?

    In the midst of church scandals, can we look beyond human sins and see God at work? We religious leaders are the object of Jesus’ greatest criticisms; will we listen? Let’s discuss the two ways of being, the takers and givers in the context of Mark 12:38-44. Outward Show Mark 12:38-39 In His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Life Right: Righteousness Has Its Rewards Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 18, 2020
     | 3,661 views

    The rewards of serving God are a righteous life with him. God rewards prayer, giving, and seeking him (fasting). Seeking rewards without seeking God misses God's best.

    Getting Life Right: RIGHTEOUSNESS HAS ITS REWARDS—Matthew 6:1-8, 16-18 ***In a commercial for a credit card, a young man and woman are sitting at a table in a restaurant. The man is handing his credit card to the server, who looks soberly at the young lady, saying, “You know, he’s using you. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Global Enterprise Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 30, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 9,823 views

    Ephesians talks about "gifts" that Jesus gave to the church. This sermon looks at the peculiar nature of those "gifts."

    OPEN: Several years ago, when Russell Blowers was the preaching minister at the East 91st St. Christian Church in Indianapolis, Indiana, he gave an intriguing description of what he did for a living. At this particular meeting, it was customary for each member to give their name and tell what their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Getting Out Of The Pew

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,765 views

    This sermon attempts to motivate Christians to get out of the pew and get involved in the ministry of the church.

    Introduction: Every now and then I come across something that is so good I need to share it with you. This is the opening week of the College football season. Tennessee won their game with California yesterday, and UK plays Louisville tonight in their opener. So this is for those of you who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeking Not Ease Nor Applause Of Men

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 10, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,801 views

    An exhortation to serve for the right reasons and in the right place.

    "Seeking Not Ease Nor Applause of Men" Gal 1:15-24 I get a little worried some times when I hear that a preacher has left a church because the "Lord led" him especially when it is to a bigger church. I cannot say that I have ever heard of the Lord leading a man to a smaller ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Problem With Churches"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 20, 2009
     | 3,381 views

    Some ideas of how the church SHOULD be.

    “The Problem with Churches” October 20, 2009 “I, John, your brother and companion in the suffering and kingdom and patient endurance that are ours in Jesus, was on the island of Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. On the Lord’s Day I was in the Spirit, and I heard behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Church Of The Dead Bones

    Contributed by David Gresham on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,560 views

    As a Church, are we marching as the army did in Ezekiel to it’s defeat, or are we on fire for God?

    THE CHURCH OF THE DEAD BONES Ezekiel 37:1-10 Many times this very scripture has many times touched my life. I have thought."Wow" God can do that? As the prophet spoke dead bones began to move, become clothed with new flesh, and then with the breath of God they stand up and become a great and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014
     | 9,369 views

    Jesus is the good shepherd

    John 10 JN 10:1 "I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2 The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep. 3 The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    The Credentials Of The Apostle Peter (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 25, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 23,382 views

    A sermon examining the credentials of a true minister.

    THE CREDENTIALS OF THE APOSTLE PETER (Part 2 – His Message) II Peter 1:16-21 Recently a former top U.S. diplomat who once served as U.S ambassador was arrested and charged with being a foreign agent of Cuba. For over 40 years, Victor Manuel Rocha allegedly spied on behalf of Cuba’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    The Call!

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 3, 2013
     | 9,040 views

    Have you received a call from God to do something for Him? Has God been calling you? Have you answered the call picked up the hotline from heaven or ignored it-ran from it-didn’t believe it? We need to respond to God’s call by answering the phone and say

    The Call Video Illustration: Evan Almighty – His call to build and Ark and His response to Gods call from wingclips.com Thesis: Have you received a call from God to do something for Him? Has God been calling you? Have you answered the call picked up the hotline from heaven or ignored ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Juan Quintero avatar

    La Dimension Dios – Dimension De Reino

    Contributed by Juan Quintero on Mar 20, 2013
     | 8,997 views

    El tema del Reino de Dios es clave para entender la presencia del cristiano en este mundo, a fin de aclarar cuál debe ser su manera de ver y vivir en la sociedad Además para aprender cual es el rol ACTIVO que tenemos.

    El tema del Reino de Dios es clave para entender la presencia del cristiano en este mundo, a fin de aclarar cuál debe ser su manera de ver y vivir en la sociedad Además para aprender cual es el rol ACTIVO que tenemos. En el Nuevo Testamento se lee sobre el cumplimiento en Jesús de las profecías ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tony Santucci avatar

    "Is There Not A Cause?" Series

    Contributed by Tony Santucci on Nov 9, 2013
     | 6,008 views

    This message is dedicated to encouraging people to become active in their churches, including people in the Five Fold Ministry.

    David left the house to deliver the corn, bread, and cheese to where the army was. He arrived, and gave them the food. The army was afraid of Goliath the giant. They were hiding. David had a different plan. To him the size of the battle wasn’t the issue. Doing the battle no matter what the ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Do You Want To Go Away As Well?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2015
     | 8,726 views

    When adherents and members leave the fellowship of a congregation, how should we respond? We find guidance for our response in the actions of the Master.

    JOHN 6:60-71 DO YOU WANT TO GO AWAY AS WELL? “When many of his disciples heard [Jesus’ describing Himself as ‘the Bread of Life’], they said, ‘This is a hard saying; who can listen to it?’ But Jesus, knowing in himself that his disciples were grumbling about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist