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  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Growing Up

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 9,894 views

    A sermon for the 1st Sunday after Christmas Jesus at the temple

    1st Sunday after Christmas Luke 2:41-52 "Growing Up"   41 ¶ Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the Passover. 42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up according to custom; 43 and when the feast was ended, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Walking Around For Words Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 8, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,223 views

    This message continues the series, and looks at the problems rumor and slander can bring into our lives, and how to deal witih these two "tongue" issues.

    WALKING AROUND FOR WORDS “Controlling Rumor and Slander” Proverbs 11:13 A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret. R.G. LeTourneau, the owner of a large earth moving equipment company, often told this story: “We used to have a scraper known as the model “G”. Somebody ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Your Top Priority In Life?

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 85 ratings
     | 30,917 views

    The blessings and woes Jesus speaks are spoken toward people whose priorities aren’t all the same.

    Luke 6:17-26 WHAT IS YOUR TOP GOAL IN LIFE? What is your top priority in your life? What is your number one goal? We all have different goals, different priorities, things that are important to us, things that we would like to achieve in our lives. We might not formally put them down on paper, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God's Call To Revival

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 5, 2004
    based on 53 ratings
     | 10,994 views

    God wants to send revival to us!

    HOSEA 10:12 “GOD’S CALL TO REVIVAL!” A) I suppose nothing is more cluttered with false notions and contradictory ideas than the matter of revival! * More energy is misdirected, more carts put before the horse on this theme than almost any other! * A revival is not an evangelistic campaign ... ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Believe In The Evil Report

    Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jan 1, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 18,762 views

    Don’t pay attention or listen to the evil report because it will bring nothing but trouble in your life.

    Numbers 13:1-3, 17-20, 25-33: 14:2 Topic- Do not believe in the evil report In these passage of scriptures, we read about how Moses had sent 12 men to search out the land of Caanan. God had promised to give the land of Caanan to the children of Israel, and God had commanded Moses to send 12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Are You Going To Blame

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 14, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,853 views

    Most people want to blame someone else for their problems. We must each give an account.....

    Who are you going to blame? Ezekiel 18:2-4 I. Someone else is always to blame. A. Our families. 1) De Loney children play "pass the buck." 2) Ezekiel - our fathers sinned, we get the aftertaste. 18:2-4 2. What do you people mean by quoting this proverb about the land of Israel: “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Death, Burial, & Resurrection.

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 17, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 18,425 views

    The Death of Jesus Christ.

    DEATH, BURIAL, RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST JOHN CHAP 18 Jesus Christ was sent here to DIE for OUR SINS… He lived the life he fought the fight and was betrayed by Judas one of his Disciples…. But like everything else it all had to be fulfilled. He was in the garden over the brook of Cedron with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Walk The Talk, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 16, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,889 views

    A continuing study of Ephesians. "If you are going to talk the talk, then you’ve gotta walk the walk". True in the world; but also very true for the Christian.

    Introduction 1. If you are going to talk the talk… · Then you gotta walk the walk. · In other words, if you are going to open your mouth and start making promises… · You better be prepared to back it up with your actions… · That’s good advice whether you are talking ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Unity In The Church

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 10, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,606 views

    Selflessness creates unity

    UNITY IN THE CHURCH PHILIPPIANS 2:1-4 Abraham was a man of wealth. Genesis 13 tells us that Abraham was wealthy with livestock and silver and gold. Abraham lived a nomadic life so that his flocks and herds always had fresh food. Abraham was not alone. He had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Be Fooled! Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 13, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,729 views

    Do not let the world trick you into leaving your Lord!

    INTRODUCTION • I think it for Christians it is sometimes hard to keep in mind that we are under attack on an almost daily basis. • Some of the attacks we face are direct, coming from people we know, but more of the attacks we face come from the society in general. We see our faith being attacked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Privilege Of Being Persecuted Series

    Contributed by Kranthi Kumar Medida on Dec 26, 2006
     | 4,267 views

    The meaning of “for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven” in Matthew 5:3 is that they will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. But the meaning of the same words in Matthew 5:10 is that they will rule in the Kingdom of Heaven along with Lord Jesus.

    Scripture portion: Matthew 5:10-12 “BLESSED ARE THEY WHICH ARE PERSECUTED FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS SAKE: FOR THEIRS IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. BLESSED ARE YE WHEN MEN SHALL REVILE YOU, AND PERSECUTE YOU, AND SHALL SAY ALL MANNER OF EVIL AGAINST YOU FALSELY, FOR MY SAKE. REJOICE AND BE EXCEEDING GLAD: FOR ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bob Groves avatar

    Giving Thanks In The Storm Of Uncertainty Series

    Contributed by Bob Groves on Sep 1, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,619 views

    Giving Thanks when you don’t know how things are going to turn out

    Tonight…Today… Video Honor Retirement Ceremony… Hawk…Lisa… Vets…Family w/others elsewhere (in harms way)…Families of vets… Open to Daniel 3 Series –Giving thanks in the Storms… Today – The Storm of Uncertainty Read Pray Life is Uncertain Whether we like it or not, negatives are a part ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Public And Private Ethics Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on May 4, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,256 views

    # 26 in series on Hebrews. Ethics cannot exist apart form a standard of right and wrong.

    A Study of Hebrews “Jesus Is Better” Sermon # 26 “Public and Private Ethics” Hebrews 13.1-6 At first glance Hebrews 13 may appear to be just a grouping of unrelated closing thoughts to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Rigney avatar

    Investing In The Next Generation

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 23, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 24,424 views

    This sermon focuses on getting God’s People, the Church, to focus on living and sharing our faith with the next generation.

    Investing Ourselves in the Next Generation Psalm 78:1-8 Intro.: A. Have you ever thought about the fact that the only time in your life that you are pleased about getting older is when you were a kid? - Less than 12; you are so excited about aging that you think in fractions. I am 8 and ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Steve Taylor avatar

    A Deacon Ordination

    Contributed by Steve Taylor on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 27,805 views

    Used at the ordination of Warren Kellum as deacon of our church.

    The word “deacon” means servant. Nothing fancy. Nothing extra-ordinary. A deacon is a servant. Now believe it or not, that can lead to some confusion. Because when a group of people calls someone to be their servant, they begin to take the attitude that while the servant serves, they are to sit and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist