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  • Mel Shepherd avatar

    Can I Exhibit Loyalty? Series

    Contributed by Mel Shepherd on Jul 1, 2007
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     | 7,712 views

    After David’s son Absalom was killed the people were in need of a king. Many people will cross David’s path as he returns to Jerusalem to be their king. Some of those people he will be able to trust as loyal friends from the past, but others he will not b

    Title: Can I Exhibit Loyalty? Text: 2 Samuel 19 Introduction: Well, loyalty is the subject of this message this morning and I’m in 2 Samuel 19. David’s son Absalom is dead now and his army has been defeated. Absalom revolted against his father and sought to take over kingdom, where we left off ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Not In The Marvel Comics Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 12, 2012
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    A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 7 verses 1 through 10

    Luke 7: 1 – 10 Not In The Marvel Comics 1 Now when He concluded all His sayings in the hearing of the people, He entered Capernaum. 2 And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear to him, was sick and ready to die. 3 So when he heard about Jesus, he sent elders of the Jews to Him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Everyone Has Needs

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Feb 5, 2012
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    The story of Peter, Peter's mother-in-law and the crown in this passage from Mark describe three different perspectives, but different needs as well. We all have needs and our greatest need is a savior.

    Introduction The author Stephen W. Sorenson wrote in Discipleship Journal: For two years, because of severe tendinitis in both wrists, I could not pick up my young daughter, carry a log, or even open a twist-off pop bottle. To make matters worse, my wife and I, with help from family and friends, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Scrooges Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 3, 2012
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     | 8,536 views

    Not every Scrooge at Christmas is a classic Ebeneezer type Scrooge, this message looks at the different Scrooges who try to ruin Christmas

    The Scrooges of Christmas Bah, Humbug, Scrooge is like Bond, everyone has a favorite. For some there is no Scrooge like Alistair Sim, he was the actor who portrayed Scrooge in the clip we just saw. He also reprised the role in an Oscar winning short film in 1970. Maybe it is Albert Finney in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Christmas Ex-Perience

    Contributed by Danny Janes on Dec 7, 2012
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    "Merry Xmas!" Whenever you try to take "Christ" out of "Christmas" -- all you have left are "Xs". Excesses, Exhaustion, and Exchanges. But we were made for Expectation, Exaltation, and Examination.

    THE CHRISTMAS X-PERIENCE Text: John 1:1-14 (Suggested opening video: Christmas With A Capital C) There are many beautiful traditions and practices that have come to be associated with Christmas. And many of them aren’t what you would call “Christian traditions or practices” ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Who’s Giving The Order? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 30, 2012
     | 6,951 views

    A study of the Gospel of Matthew 8: 5 – 13

    Matthew 8: 5 – 13 Who’s Giving The Order? 5 Now when Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to Him, pleading with Him, 6 saying, “Lord, my servant is lying at home paralyzed, dreadfully tormented.” 7 And Jesus said to him, “I will come and heal him.” 8 ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    What Do You Say To A Hungry World?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 2, 2011
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    The clear demand of Jesus, seen against the spread of hunger in our time, is that we make lifestyle changes and that we understand that the Gospel calls for outward obedience as well as inner faith.

    First Baptist Church, Gaithersburg, MD, March 9, 1980; with minor alterations at WHBC radio, June 28, 1981; Calverton Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD, Oct. 10, 1982; First Baptist Church, Camp Springs, MD, March 11, 1984; Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, Oct. 13, 1985) If today is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Resurrections Before The Resurrection (Part Four) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 1, 2017
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     | 7,188 views

    In the continuation of our series we come across a situation where as Jesus was en route to heal Jairus' daughter he gets interrupted. But that interruption proves to be a help, not a hindrance.

    THE RESURRECTIONS BEFORE THE RESURRECTION (part four) Mark 5:21-43 1) Jairus' problem (21-23) "When Jesus had again crossed over by boat to the other side of the lake, a large crowd gathered around him while he was by the lake. Then one of the synagogue rulers, named Jairus, came there. Seeing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Amazing Wonder Of Exaggeration

    Contributed by James Snyder on May 27, 2017
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    If you earn it, you can spend it any way that you want to. The great joy of life comes from reaping what you sow.

    I once asked my father if he would give me a weekly allowance. After all, many of the kids in my school were getting allowances from their parents and I thought I deserved an allowance as well. I was surprised by my father’s response. “I give you a great allowance here everyday.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Meanest Member In Our Church

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 28, 2013
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     | 29,626 views

    The author of this book, James is saying the tongue, though it be very small, is very Powerful, and very influential, and therefore the Tongue should be handled with care

    TITLE: THE MEANEST MEMBER IN OUR CHURCH SCRIPTURE: JAMES 3:4-5 This morning I want to talk to us about The Meanest member in our Church. There are some members we talk about and say “OH AREN’T THEY SWEET” - others we talk about and say “OH AREN’T THEY CUTE” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tongue Tamers

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 20, 2012
     | 7,866 views

    The tongue is a powerful tool. However, as someone once said, "When it is good there is nothing better but when it is bad there is nothing worse." It's that last part that moves us to understand the importance of taming the tongue.

    TONGUE TAMERS James 3:1-12 INTRODUCTION: In northern New Mexico, at around 5 AM on July 16, 1945, the still dark early morning sky became as bright as the noonday sun. In that one blinding flash, the Atomic Age had begun. The atomic fireball shot upwards at 360 feet per second. The characteristic ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where’s The Love? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 1, 2016
     | 4,629 views

    A study of the book of Job 6: 14 – 30

    Job 6: 14 – 30 Where’s The Love? 14 “To him who is afflicted, kindness should be shown by his friend, even though he forsakes the fear of the Almighty. 15 My brothers have dealt deceitfully like a brook, like the streams of the brooks that pass away, 16 Which are dark because ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Holy Place - The First Part Of The Tent

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 4, 2014
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    To show that JESUS left a lot of mnemonics or tool of remembrance for us not to forget Him.

    I. EXORDIUM: Did JESUS left us here on this earth to forget Him? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS left a lot of mnemonics or tool of remembrance for us not to forget Him. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:2 (Amplified Bible) 9:2 For a tabernacle (tent) was erected, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Credibility Factor

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 30, 2014
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     | 5,711 views

    Nehemiah had something beyond the authority that went with being a governor. He had something that had taken him over time, actually, and we learn later on about twelve years to fully earn. He had credibility

    The Credibility Factor Nehemiah 5:6-5:19 Around 586 BC Nebuchadnezzar, king of the Babylonians, came into Jerusalem, came into Israel and destroyed the temple and destroyed the walls and took a bunch of guys prisoner, to put an end to Israel as a super power. Fifty years later, things had changed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Is Saturday, But Is It Finished? Series

    Contributed by Rogers Steven Warner on Mar 11, 2013
    based on 33 ratings
     | 40,491 views

    The day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday rarely gets much attention. This sermon seeks to address Holy Saturday’s importance in an imaginative and emotive manner. It was first preached for a Good Friday service and is crafted for such an audience.

    It’s Saturday – But Is It Finished? Luke 23: 54 Throughout the season of Christ’s birth we celebrate Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany. Three months later we commemorate Ash Wednesday, Lent, Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter. But what do we call the Saturday that falls ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God