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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    True Faith In The Lord Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 10, 2011
    based on 30 ratings
     | 37,136 views

    1- True faith demonstrates the love 2- True faith shares the faith 3- True faith refreshes the saints

    INTRO.- I say PhI-lemon. Some say Phile-mon. What do you say? You know old Philemon, don’t you? He was a slave owner. Onesimus had run away and came back a Christian, consequently, Paul asked Philemon to receive him back and treat him kindly. It pays to be kind, don’t you know? What you sow ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Which Jesus Will You Unwrap This Season Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 24, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,213 views

    This message focuses on our interacting with the "true Jesus" inside the box versus just the "outer" Jesus.

    Christmas 2012 Which Jesus Will You Unwrap This Season? Scriptures: John 3:16; 14:15; 21:17; Matthew 26:7; 25; 31-40; Introduction: I have been thinking about what I should share with you this morning as most would expect to hear a message pertaining to Christ’s birth and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Technique Eclipses Relationship-2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 16, 2013
     | 3,310 views

    2 of 4. We incur certain liabilities when we allow our relationship to Jesus to become eclipsed by technique. But what exactly becomes liable? When technique eclipses relationship, Our.....is Liable.

    WHEN TECHNIQUE ECLIPSES RELATIONSHIP-II—Revelation 2:1-7 Firstless Love Attention: When they were first married Ken watched & learned as his new wife Karen, prepared the boneless ham. Karen precisely measured 3 inches from the butt of the ham inward & cut off the end of the ham. Ken immediately ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Last And First Words Of Christ

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,187 views

    Jesus words just before and after his death have amazing significance! Seven statements from the cross and the first three after his resurrection make up this lesson.

    Have you heard of the seven last words of Christ on the cross? Some of you may be very familiar with this, others of you may wonder what I’m talking about. When you look at all the gospel accounts and put them together there are seven sayings or "Words" that Jesus spoke as he was dying on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Examination Time Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 3, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,249 views

    How are we to observe the Lord's Supper in a suitable manner?

    Introduction This morning we will observe the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. Are you ready? Last week in announcing that we will have it, I exhorted you to prepare your hearts to receive it properly. The Book of Church Order requires the announcement so that “all may come in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Money Matters Simplified Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 12, 2011
     | 4,132 views

    A LIFE SIMPLIFIED GETS A HANDLE ON FINANCIAL AND MATERIAL WEALTH.

    Life Simplified Money Matters Simplified October 23, 2011 INTRODUCTION Good News and Bad News:  Recently American households have pared their debt (from $12.5 trillion to $11.6 trillion),  Most of that came from home foreclosures and defaults on credit cards.  89 percent ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    When The Enemy Is Already Inside

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 3, 2012
    based on 78 ratings
     | 120,679 views

    Nowadays, among Christians there are many prodigals who are living in the midst of swine. There is also a slow satanic brainwashing going on now among Christians. Many Christians are gradually getting used to darkness. Ignorance is being promoted. Little

    Our message this week is titled, “When the enemy is already inside.” Ephesians 4:27 says, “Neither give place to the devil.” It means that it is possible for somebody to allow the enemy into his or her life. And if you give place to the enemy, he will definitely stay. That is why the passage ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Unbelief Will Shut You From His Rest

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 7, 2013
     | 2,653 views

    To show that we need to have a conquering faith.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have a conquering faith? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to have a conquering faith. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 3:19 (Amplified Bible) 3:19 So we see that they were not able to enter [into His rest], because of their unwillingness to adhere ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeffrey Payne avatar

    What's In Your Master Suite?

    Contributed by Jeffrey Payne on Dec 21, 2014
     | 2,804 views

    A re-imagining of the role of the innkeeper in the nativity story of Christ.

    Then she gave birth to her firstborn Son, and she wrapped Him snugly in cloth and laid Him in a feeding trough--because there was no room for them at the lodging place. Luke 2:7 Now, that’s our verse and it comprises, so far as I know, everything we know about the lodging arrangements, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    More Than Conquerors

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jun 15, 2015
     | 15,375 views

    Three ways we are more than Conquerors: 1. Trouble 2. Anxiety (distress/worry) 3. Persecution

    More than Conquerors Introduction: In ancient Rome, crowds by the tens of thousands would gather in the Colosseum to watch as Christians were torn apart by wild animals. Paul Rader, commenting on his visit to this famous landmark, said, "I stood uncovered to the heavens above, where He sits for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Psad, Psad Psong Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 26, 2015
     | 4,928 views

    David's prayer of confession came as a result of a sad time in his life, but it became a song of grace and forgiveness.

    I love old homes. They have character, charm and history, and they have high ceilings. Most old homes have front porches, too. I love front porches. For all the warmth, charm and character old homes have, they often leave a lot to be desired. For one thing, the floors creak when you walk. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Intentions Of The Heart

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 31, 2015
     | 9,535 views

    Within, is the place where change needs to begin... where good intentions are reflected by godly actions.

    Title: The Intentions of the Heart Text: Mark 7:1-8, 14-15 and 21-23 (Mark 7:1-23) Thesis: Within, is the place where change needs to begin… where good intentions are reflected by godly actions. Introduction There is a project in the works that is doing Depravity Standard research. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Disputing Disputable Matters

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jan 6, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,901 views

    We are not all at the same level of spiritual maturity, and we do not all walk the exact same path with Jesus; therefore, let us not get disagreeable over opinions.

    Disputable Matters Illustration – The Hatfield and McCoy feud (1863–1891) In most cases, when a dispute ends in violence there is a bit of history behind the dispute. Probably the most famous dispute in America was between two families living in the West Virginia/Kentucky area along ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Peter Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016
     | 9,471 views

    Lessons from the life of Peter

    Peter Acts 2:1-14a Prior to our Scripture today, the resurrected Jesus told the disciples to wait and pray in Jerusalem until they received the Holy Spirit. So they gathered in The Upper Room, behind locked doors still in fear of their lives and on the 50th day, a sound like a hurricane, a tornado ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Blind Bartimaeus Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Feb 29, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 26,575 views

    Jesus made blind eyes see

    Timaeus; we know almost nothing about him. His name means honorable. He grew up like most men of the first century. Trained in the occupation of his father, his big dream was to get married, raise a family, and live an honorable life, live up to his name. As his journey unfolds; he and his wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational