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  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    We Need To Forgive Moore

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 4, 2013
     | 2,523 views

    Two stories about two different guys, who needed forgiveness.

    Ben Wilson was rated the nation’s best in class in 1984. And just days before he was to begin his senior season, he got into a beef with two 16-year-old gang members, Billy Moore and Omar Dixon. Moore pulled a .22-caliber pistol out of his waistband and shot 17-year-old Wilson twice. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Devil Is In The Details Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 23, 2013
     | 6,825 views

    How should we view the person of Judas and what he did.

    The Devil is in the Details John 13:18-30 Introduction There has been a great attempt in recent times to redeem the character of Judas. In “The Passover Plot”, the recent writings of Dan Brown, and others, modern man have tried to present Judas in a different light. Some would say that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What A Friend We Have In Jesus

    Contributed by Lacy Scott on Sep 30, 2015
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    Determining the qualities of a true friend.

    WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS John 15: 12-15 Today we are here to celebrate Family and Friends Day. I want us today to think about what the word friend means. The word friend has been used so much and so casually, until it’s true meaning has become lost. It is my task this afternoon to shed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unify- Forgiveness Over Blame Series

    Contributed by David Spiegel on Feb 25, 2015
     | 4,771 views

    A unified church can be a powerful influence in the community so naturally our enemy love to create offenses to cause division. Forgiveness as Christ forgave us is a powerful defense against those schemes.

    Walgreen’s – (life doesn’t give you lemons but there is still lemonade) Since we don’t live in perfect, there’s Walgreens… The truth is there was a time we lived in perfect and will one day be returned there but it is hard to find here on earth. Many people ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The 12 Apostles: Thaddaeus

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 16, 2015
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    He was one of the 12 men chosen by Jesus to bear witness to His life, death, and resurrection. This Judas was the opposite of another Judas. He became a missionary preacher and died testifying to Jesus’ reality.

    THE 12 APOSTLES: THADDAEUS John 14:22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR Memorandum to: Jesus, son of Joseph, Wood crafter Carpenter Shop, Nazareth. From: Jordan Management Consultants, Jerusalem. 1. Dear Sir: Thank you for submitting the resumes of the 12 men you have picked for management positions in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Hero Unveiled Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 12, 2011
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     | 4,566 views

    In a world held captive by an evil enemy, Jesus Christ comes rushing in like a super hero to do battle with evil and rescue us from the tyrant of sin. In this introduction to the gospel of Mark we learn who is behind the stories and some amazing things ab

    How significant are our teen years? Can events that take place between 13 and 19 impact us for our entire lives? Surely. Take John Mark, for instance. As a young man he witnessed the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. The Last Supper may have taken place at his home. Some speculate that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Debt Trap Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 12, 2012
     | 4,424 views

    All of us at one time or another have taken on excessive, unnecessary debt. As a result we are caught in a trap that is very difficult to escape. This message shows us a way out.

    “Escaping the Debt Trap” 1st Timothy 6:6-10 This morning I want to begin with a question…in fact several questions. First of all where do you go when you need financial advice? Who do you talk to when your finances are in trouble? The 3rd question I want you to answer by a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faithfulness - Resolved Or Reluctant?

    Contributed by Jack Woodard on Jul 7, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,097 views

    In a day when so many were reluctant to be faithful to their Lord, Daniel resolved that not matter what, he would be faithful. Why is it that so many who claim to be Christians lack the resolve that Daniel possessed? Why must we be resolved to never compr

    TEXT: DANIEL 1:1-8 TITLE: FAITHFULNESS – RESOLVED or RELUCTANT? AUTHOR: JACK WOODARD Daniel Resolved To Be Faithful, Even Though He Knew He Would Be Thrown To The Lions For Doing So. INTRODUCTION: All of us are familiar with the story of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Lesson From Asparagus Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,476 views

    To help the congregation to see themselves as they are so they can become what they are intended to be.

    LESSONS FROM THE GARDEN: ASPARAGUS Matthew 9:9-13 Sermon Objective: To help the congregation to see themselves as they really are so they can become what they really need to be. Supporting Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8; Luke 18:9-14; 1 Timothy 1:12-17 SUMMARY We have begun a new series called Lessons ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Teacher With A Twist Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 1, 2011
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     | 4,706 views

    Jesus makes himself known thorugh the power of his teaching.

    Title: A Teacher with a Twist Text: Matthew 5:1-12 Thesis: Jesus makes himself known through the power of his teaching. Epiphany Series: Encountering Christ in Epiphany • The First Sunday after Epiphany: Christ’s Identity. The First Sunday after Epiphany we encountered Christ at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Am Longius

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on May 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,580 views

    An Easter Monologue from the eye of "Longius" the traditional name for the centurion who thrust his spear into Jesus side.

    Hey, do buddy, yeah you in the front row, you don’t see and Pharisees around do you? Ok, Hi, I am Longius and I am a Roman Centurion. These are strand days indeed. I’ve traveled the world in the service of Rome and Tiberius our Emperor and General. I’ve lived a life of great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reactions To The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 6, 2012
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     | 7,531 views

    The reactions we see concerning the empty tomb speaks volumes to the truth of the resurrection of Jesus.

    INTRODUCTION • PC VIDEO • REWIND SLIDE • SLIDE #1 • What an exciting day! Today as we come together to worship our great God, we also celebrate the event that changed EVERYTHING! • As our clip reminds us that the resurrection changes everything. • The resurrection of Jesus changed my life. Had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Puppies Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 11, 2012
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     | 5,540 views

    A study of the Gospel of Mark 7: 24 – 30

    Mark 7: 24 – 30 Puppies 24 From there He arose and went to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And He entered a house and wanted no one to know it, but He could not be hidden. 25 For a woman whose young daughter had an unclean spirit heard about Him, and she came and fell at His feet. 26 The woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Sam Schmidt avatar

    Soul Winning Techniques Of The Master (Pt 1) Series

    Contributed by Sam Schmidt on Feb 12, 2013
     | 6,551 views

    Soul Winning Techniques of the Master, is a study of the Evangelism of Jesus; offering Christians guidance, hope, and enthusiasm for Evangelism and Missions, by looking at Jesus' example and saying, "I can do that too!"

    Soul Winning Techniques from the Master. Luke 18:35-41 (INTRODUCTION) I haven’t been preaching too long. Only been preaching for 6 years. My first sermon was in this building, a little over six years ago. And if you think my messages today are bad, you should have heard them then! I would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Generous With Our Service Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 25, 2017
     | 8,408 views

    Stewardship is about much more than money. This sermon deals with how we can be generous with our service.

    Membership has meaning. Every organization has expectations for those who join its ranks, and let’s face it, the church is no different. Jack Jones wrote: “Putting a hog in the living room will not change the hog’s nature, but it will damage the living room. A lost man’s nature will not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist