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  • Brien Sims avatar

    Heart Of Worship

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 17, 2008
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     | 8,272 views

    Worship can become an awe-inspiring event every Sunday, something to look forward to, and a reconnection to God.

    “I am sick and tired of you not doing what you are told.” Does this sound familiar to anyone else here? My dad used to say this all the time when I didn’t complete my chores or just do what he said in general. Now, some of you have probably imitated your parents and now you say the same thing or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Perfume On A Guy?

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,830 views

    Message about Mary’s sacrifice of expensive perfume to anoint Jesus before His death.

    Perfume on a Guy? Matthew 26:6-13 June 14, 2009 Me: Most of you know that my wife and I lived in Colorado Springs, CO, for two years, just after we got married. We worked for The Navigators, which is a missions organization that I was involved with while I was in college. We were part of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Good And Beautiful God: God Is Self-Sacrificing Series

    Contributed by Scott Walker on Sep 12, 2011
     | 9,136 views

    The image of God is restored in humankind through self-sacrifice--first through the self-sacrifice of God in Christ Jesus, and now as we sacrifice ourselves to our Heavenly Father's will and purpose for our lives.

    “The Good & Beautiful God: God Is Self-Sacrificing” Romans 5:6-9 February 27th, 2011 "You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.  Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Dynamic Lessons Taught By The Sleeping Teacher

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on May 22, 2010
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     | 11,952 views

    When God seems sleeping and I am in urgent need, can I still trust Him?

    THE LESSON TAUGHT BY THE SLEEPING JESUS Mat 8:23 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. Mat 8:24 Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. Mat 8:25 The disciples went and woke him, saying, Lord, save us! ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Flip Side

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 28, 2012
     | 4,307 views

    The transfiguration is a transition. Jesus' ministry (and ours) is not all power, it also involves the journey to Jerusalem and the cross.

    Mark 9:2-9 “Flip Side” INTRODUCTION The ministry of Jesus and the ushering in of the kingdom of God reach a crescendo in today’s gospel lesson. At first glance Jesus’ climb up the mountain reads much like a Marvel Comic superhero: Bruce Wayne descending into his bat ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Hosanna! Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 29, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,897 views

    Passover was/is a key feast to the Jewish people. The days preceding the feast were significant as well. Preparations had to be made, including the selection of the lamb to be sacrificed. Jesus' triumphal entrance into Jerusalem was actually a display of

    1. Henry Morrison Returning Home Henry C. Morrison was a great missionary who served the Lord in Africa for over 40 years. On the way back to United States, he began to wonder “will anyone remember us? Will anyone recall who we are? Will anyone meet us at the boat?” Well, unknown to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Beyond The Hunger Games

    Contributed by Jeff Morrison on Mar 30, 2012
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     | 6,103 views

    There is a distinct difference between one who will give his/her life for their own loved one or even a stranger – and One who gives His life for someone He knows to be a thief, a child molester, a murderer…someone evil. Would Katness give her life for t

    Beyond the Hunger Games John 15:13, Romans 5:6-11 In the movie, “The Hunger Games”, 16 year old Katness is faced with a dramatic choice when her 12 year old sister is chosen by lottery to fight for their district. She knows her sister is small and frail, and that she would not last in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Altared - Pt. 4 - The Avoided Altar Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 20, 2013
     | 9,588 views

    Once prominent in churches. Once prominent in life. Now seldom seen in our buildings. Have they also disappeared from our life? We have been called to live an "Altared" life. Why?

    Altared - Pt. 4 - The Avoided Altar I. Introduction For some it was padded. For others it folded down. For some a simple rail. For others it was built in and for others it was a separate piece of furniture that often became a display location for offering plates, plastic flowers, and croquette ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The God That Provides Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 23, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,836 views

    Trust, Sacrifice, Blessings, Priorities

    The God That Provides Genesis 22:1-14 (pg 14) September 8, 2013 Introduction: For almost 2 years my son was in Bagdad, Iraq. He was part of the 1st Cav ... His job, a Gunner in a Bradley Fighting vehicle, or Humvee. He made 3886 trips into the streets and homes of Bagdad…He had his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    True Greatness

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 19, 2018
     | 5,174 views

    Who are the true greats? You may be surprised that you know many personally.

    Who are the true greats? You may be surprised who they are because you know many of them by name. They live in your neighborhood. Let’s find out what the basic ingredient of true greatness is. Let’s look at Mark 9:30-37, what Jesus has to say. Jesus Mark 9:31 “The Son of Man is to be delivered ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Redeemer Of All Ages.

    Contributed by Trevor Chuma on May 29, 2019
     | 3,005 views

    For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23

    When Adam and Eve sinned the judgment was that their life would be taken from them, not by God but by sin. The moment they sinned, they died, for the wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23). To fix this problem, God himself killed an animal and covered them with the blood of that animal (Genesis 3:21). ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Christmas Lights

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 12, 2012
     | 5,153 views

    Jesus is the destination; the star (and Christmas lights) merely guiding lights.

    Christmas Lights December 7, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus is the destination; the star (and Christmas lights) merely guiding lights. Focus Passage: Matthew 2:1-2, 10-12 Supplemental Passage: Introduction: Christmas lights in Africa ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eulogy Jeanell Mobley

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 8, 2013
     | 7,517 views

    This is the funeral of my aunt, a believer who cared a lot about family and giving of herself on behalf of others.

    Eulogy For Jeanell Mobley by Rick Gillespie- Mobley Psalms 90:1-12 John 14:1-6 Jeanell Mobley 2/9/2012 God creates some people who are to become very important in the world, and God creates some people who to be very special in the world. Now some would say it is better to be important ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Die To Live

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 25, 2013
     | 10,476 views

    Jesus publically announces his upcoming death. He uses the opportunity to explain what his death will produce along with highlighting the same principle for his followers in dying to self.

    DIE TO LIVE John 12:20-36 1) Looking for Jesus (20-22). Interesting-the religious leaders wanted nothing to do with Jesus. They were going out of their way to get him out of the way. But here we see some foreigners going out of their way to get close to Jesus. These Greeks were willing to go to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Tough Promise To Keep Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 7, 2016
     | 12,647 views

    This message looks at the story of the Vow of Jephthah, what he could learn looking back, and what we can learn looking ahead.

    A Tough Promise to Keep Have you ever made a promise you regretted? Given your word and then realized the price was way too high but couldn’t find a graceful way to back out? Happened different times in the bible. Herod had John the Baptist arrested because John wouldn’t stop harping ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan