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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    I Am The Life Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 22, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,557 views

    This message looks at what Jesus meant by "I am the Life" and how that affects our Lives.

    I Am the Life It’s funny, I don’t have a favorite German Chancellor or a favourite African dictator but I do have a couple of favorite American Presidents. I have enjoyed reading the quiet wit of Calvin Coolidge, don’t know what he was like as a president but he said some ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Power Of A Call

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
     | 4,375 views

    The church has to respond to the general call of discipleship and the specific call to leadership.

    Matthew 4:17-22 KJV From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. [18] And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. [19] And he saith ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Biggest Problem Every Church Faces

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,847 views

    What’s your church’s biggest problem? Can you name it? Paul names it in Philippians 2:19-23

    It was an eye opening experience. I was in the 9th grade in high school and I was playing on the Men’s Varsity Soccer Team. My best friend in my 9th grade class was a guy named Matt. Matt had an older brother named Nathan who was in the 11th grade. Before their seasons starts, every sports ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 5: We Go Flying In The Sky Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 11, 2015
     | 8,276 views

    Regarding the Rapture: 1. Don't invest too much in the debate. 2. Do be informed about the difference. 3. Do be inspired by the details.

    The Second Coming of Christ Part 5: We Go Flying in the Sky Matthew 24:36-44; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 15, 2015 *The great evangelist D.L. Moody often looked up when he prayed. Someone once asked him why, and Mr. Moody replied, "Because Heaven ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fathers Who Father

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 26, 2015
     | 13,412 views

    Fathers who are intentional will make a great impact.

    Fathers Who Father Ephesians 6:4 Rev. Brian Bill June 20-21, 2015 Video: A Father’s Day Welcome → We want to celebrate the most mature men in each service by giving Outback Steakhouse gift cards to the two oldest dads. I recognize that for many of you this day is difficult because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mother's Day 2015

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 9, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,931 views

    This message focuses on the stories of Hagar and the woman who stood before King Solomon.

    Mother's Day Message 2015 If You Had A Mother Who.... Scriptures: Genesis 16:1-6; 1 Kings 3:16-27 Introduction I have delivered several Mother's Day messages through the years and what I have come to realize is that no matter how much I say about a good mother it does not seem to fully do them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Get Real! Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 1, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,015 views

    The first letter of John was written to Christians to help them have joy, overcome sin, recognize false teachers, and to be assured of their eternal life. To do that, believers had to recognize the reality of Jesus and a relationship with Him.

    Get Real! 1 John 1:1-10 Slide Have you ever witnessed people who appeared to be pretenders in the Christian faith? Their words don’t match what they say they say they believe Or Maybe what they say they believe doesn’t match what the Bible says, yet they say they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Worry Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 11, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,768 views

    We all struggle with worry. It seems than any humanly devised plan only seems to cause us more worry. Jesus had some things to say about this subject. Let’s talk about what He said.

    Series: There’s an App for That “Worry” Matthew 6:25-34 Open A man went to see a psychologist because he was anxious and stressed out all of the time. At the end of their first session, the psychologist gave the man some instructions for the time leading up to the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Worship Christ At Christmas And Always Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 8, 2013
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,719 views

    To truly keep Him as our focus, we must start by truly worshiping Christ. What can we learn from those who worshiped Christ at the very first Christmas?

    Keep Christ in Christmas Worship Christ Joseph worshipped through Obedience Mary Worshipped through Submission The Magi worshipped through Sacrifice Series introduction Well, here we are. December 2013 and the Christmas season has started. But in a lot of places in our country, I am not sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Go Home

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 16, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,008 views

    Today, our world is facing a terrible disaster and too many Christians are running in the wrong direction. I believe that it is time to become "spiritual first res-ponders" and start running toward the disaster. Thanks to Pastor Ben Gutierre

    “GO HOME” Mark 7: 4 When we see disasters, on the news, we most often remember the masses of people running FROM the disaster. But we also notice those who are running toward the trouble. We see the first res-ponders who rush in or people rushing home to do what they can to save their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Stanley avatar

    A True Hope

    Contributed by Troy Stanley on Feb 4, 2017
     | 10,342 views

    Sermon on the Hope that we have in Christ. A hope that we will participate in the resurrection. The importance that we be prepared to give a reason for our hope in Christ.

    A True Hope How many of you have made a New Year's Resolutions? Every year right before the new year I start planning for the upcoming year. I make a few resolutions and hopes for the new year. It’s the time of year I work to get the budget under control and (Dave Ramsey myself out of debt ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    From Old To New! Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 27, 2018
     | 8,896 views

    From Old to New – Luke chapter 5 verses 27-39 – Sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: Jesus the Leader (vs 27-30) Jesus the Physician (vs 31-32) Jesus the Bridegroom (vs 33-35) SERMON BODY Ill: • Adolf Menzel (1815-1905) was a German painter. • In fact he is considered one of the two most prominent German artists; • Of the 19th century, and was the most successful ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Take Them To Church Rather Than Court

    Contributed by Bob Boerman on Jun 5, 2017
     | 5,242 views

    This sermon deals with the matter of lawsuits between believers in a very practical way.

    The Church in a Messy World Take them to Church rather than Court 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 May 28, 2017 Communion Sunday Introduction: This morning we are going to turn our attention to the first 8 verses of 1st Corinthians 6. Let’s read them. READ versus 1 thru 8 BTW, I want you to know I am leaning ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Herod And The Magi – A Story Of Adoration Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 9, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,629 views

    Like the magi’s journey to Bethlehem, a life devoted to the adoration of Jesus is costly and requires preparation and often takes us through difficulty.

    Sometime early in this century it became fashionable to use the expression “war on Christmas” to cover everything related to any kind of controversy about the observance of Christmas in our culture. While some of the issues that fall under that heading certainly ought to be of concern ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Who Is My Neighbor

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 18, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 26,674 views

    This is a Black History Sunday Message On Why African Americans Need To View Themselves Differently & How The Media Manipulates Our Views. Power point is available on request.

    Who Is My Neighbor February 18, 2018 Hosea 4:1-6 Luke 10:26-37 Today’s message is going to be a different kind of a message. I am going to speak like one of the prophets of old. In our Old Testament reading from Hosea, the people of God at this time were pretty much doing what they ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed