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    The Lord's Ways Are Higher Than Our Ways

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 30, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 24,686 views

    Pentecost (C) - The Lord’s ways are higher than our ways because man’s ways are always selfish. Only God’s word works success.

    THE LORD’S WAYS ARE HIGHER THAN OUR WAYS (Outline) May 31, 2009 -- PENTECOST -- Genesis 11:1-9 INTRO: Today’s verses describe God’s confusion of language at Babel. On this day of Pentecost the Holy Spirit provided a way to clearly understand different languages. What does our Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Compulsion Or Compassion

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 4, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,912 views

    In his letter to Philemon, Paul strikes to the heart of true discipleship addressing what ought to be the motive for all of our actions as believers. Compassion not compulsion should to be the rule of faith that governs our decisions and actions.

    Compulsion or Compassion Philemon 1:1-25 Introduction: Though one of the smallest books in the Bible, Philemon holds a treasure trove of spiritual instruction in practical Christian living. In his letter to Philemon, Paul strikes to the heart of true discipleship as he addresses what ought to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Perspective From Prison Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 4, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,870 views

    Exposition of Philippians 1:12-14 in light of Acts 28:30 about Paul’s experience in prison in Rome and God’s redemption of the situation

    Text: Acts 28:30, Philippians 1:12-14, Title: Perspectives on Prison, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/8/09, AM A. Opening ill: talk about the movie The Apostle, about the closing moments singing in prison, Dave Ramsey B. Background to passage: Our text tells us that Paul spent another two years in a Roman ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Makes A Church Great? Series

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Nov 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,185 views

    I believe this is a wonderful church! God is doing great things! But there is still greater things to come…revival is in progress, but it needs to continue and grow…mercy drops need to give way to showers of blessing! What is a great church? Some like

    What Makes a Church Great? Part 1 Acts 4:33 Acts 4:33. 33With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and much grace was upon them all. I believe this is a wonderful church! God is doing great things! But there is still greater things to come…revival ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christian New Year's Resolutions

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 9, 2009
    based on 34 ratings
     | 19,610 views

    Everyone makes them though few keep them. Here are some we need to keep.

    Christian New Year’s Resolutions By show of hands, how many of you made at least one New Year’s resolution? How many of you made no resolutions because you still have not kept last year’s... or the year before.... or before... or before. It reminds me of the man who, when asked what he got his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heaven's Door Is Narrow

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 13, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
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    Pentecost 14 (C) - Heaven’s door is narrow. By only trusting in God’s grace alone will believers live to make every effort to enter.

    HEAVEN’S DOOR IS NARROW (Outline) September 6, 2009 -- PENTECOST 14 -- Luke 13:22-30 INTRO: Today Jesus points out that the door to heaven is narrow. This does not mean that heaven is full. The Lord’s will is to see all mankind saved. But not all people are saved! Why? When left on ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Follow Christ In Self-Denial

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,048 views

    Pentecost 15 (C) - Believers willingly follow Christ in self-denial with heavenly humility and with genuine generosity.

    FOLLOW CHRIST IN SELF-DENIAL (Outline) September 13, 2009 -- PENTECOST 15 -- Luke 14:1,7-14 INTRO: The childhood game “Follow the Leader” is a part of our daily lives. Unless we are the leader each one of us will be following a leader. Throughout our lives someone is in place as an ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Dreamers

    Contributed by Randy Trotter on Nov 29, 2009
     | 5,448 views

    There are two kinds of Dreamers in the world. Those who "Dream" & those who "DREAM!" Those who Dream & only Dream & those who "DREAM!" and Do!

    “DREAMERS” INTRODUCTION: If I were to ask you this morning, if you want to live an exciting lifestyle you would say yes. All of you would say “YES!” You know, the kind of lifestyle that we see in the movies, on television, traveling in private jets, jetting all over the world, eating the best ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Change Or Not Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,272 views

    In his words “to pick up his pallet” the Lord is telling him and any who want to change something very important; choose to change your way of life and begin a new “walk.”

    Change Or Not Change Part Four 020809PM Reading: John 5:1-7 Text: John 5:1-7 Introduction Today we finish a short series centered on change. You may have noticed quite a bit of talk about change in the media these days. Change is taking place all around us, in every aspect of our lives it seems ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Seventh Sunday After Easter Series

    Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on May 17, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,168 views

    Jesus constantly prays for us in the Holy of Holies. We too can reciprocate by constantly praying to God.

    The Church today honors the sacred memory of the 318 great fathers who gathered in the city of Nicaea for the First Ecumenical Council. This occurred in the year 325 AD. One of the most important things that happened at that gathering was putting into exact terms the Christian belief in Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Outbreak Of Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on May 27, 2010
    based on 105 ratings
     | 11,866 views

    A Powerful sermon the encouraged believers to Stir up the Gift's of God.

    “Father, I am your servant, willing and desiring to be used to bless your people.” Sermon Summary: Are the supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit being manifested in your life? Acts 5:32 We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Peering Into The Heart Of God”

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 19, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,868 views

    At Christmas when we celebrate Jesus birth – we have the opportunity to look into the face of Jesus and realize we are peering into the heart of God

    “Peering into the heart of God” During the Christmas season, many people are preoccupied with shopping, gifts and fun activities, but they fail to pay attention to the real meaning of Christmas– the birth of Christ. The result is that they miss the real joy and blessing of Christmas. The Best ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Life In His Name

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,887 views

    There’s only one source of life. Jesus’ resurrection to life demonstrates God’s power over sin and death. We see in Jesus new life. What is this life and how does it become ours? Look and see.

    John 20:19-31 Life in His Name Imagine being there the day Jesus rose from the dead. Imagine being a disciple of Jesus and hearing about it for the first time. What must have gone on in the minds of those who first witnessed the resurrected Lord, Jesus Christ? John’s gospel gives us two ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    He Has Made It Known

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Jan 3, 2010
     | 4,085 views

    As we leave 2009 behind for 2010 - we look at the glory of God, knowing that won’t change

    Concordia Lutheran Church Second Sunday of Christmas January 3, 2010 He Has Made Known…His Salvation! Psalm 98:1-3, 124:8 † IHS † May you, the gathered of Christ sing His praises as only those who know how marvelous His salvation is, as you grasp the depth, the height, the breadth and width of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Unshakable Devotion Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 13, 2010
     | 6,010 views

    The early disciples were serious about God and dangerous to the world. What is the difference between a safe church and a dangerous church? (from a series by Craig Groeschel, lifechurch.tv)

    Welcome to- 2nd week- Dangerous Church series what is a dangerous church, how does it contrast with a safe church, do we want to be a safe/dangerous church? God never called His Church to be safe. In fact we are called to be a people who are serious about our walk with God, and dangerous to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic