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  • Neal Gracey avatar

    Increase Our Faith ?

    Contributed by Neal Gracey on May 1, 2016
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     | 6,966 views

    “It is impossible to live life having not been offended, but woe to the person through whom they do come! It would be better for him that a millstone be tied around his neck and to be thrown into the sea, than to cause one of these ‘little ones’ to stumble.”

    Happy “Refuge” Saturday, Everyone! 4/30/16 Not every child who starts out in church stays in church; in fact, the number of kids and young adults walking away from the faith is ever increasing as time moves on. Did you know (I did the research) that less than 1% of young people in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Applying The Great Commission

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 20, 2016
     | 5,685 views

    The last command given by Jesus Christ. Still the marching orders for the Church.

    A. The Great Commission 1. It’s the last command given by Jesus Christ. 2. It is given to all believers. 3. It hasn’t been completed or finished. 4. It is still the marching orders of the church. B. The First Giving – John 20:19-23 When: On Sunday evening of Resurrection ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Connecting To Community Part Two Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 18, 2014
     | 3,297 views

    We make an impact in the community that we live in when they see that God's people love each and desire to reach out to those that are around them.

    Connecting to Community Part two Selected Scriptures Introduction- Last week we started a series called Vital Connections. These connections are the people and things that we hold important. We live in a society that doesn’t want connection. People want freedom! The freedom to say ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Trick Or Treat?

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 6, 2014
     | 3,323 views

    AJ was born on Halloween and described as a "Treat" according to his mother (or so he said). He passed away with a heart attack after shoveling snow. He was a real people person and leaves a huge gap in the lives of people who knew him.

    Family Enters and is Seated Be with Me Lord I Stand in Awe Welcome by Perry Greene We were all shocked to hear of the passing of AJ Clements. We have gathered here, as is our custom, to conduct a service to remember AJ; to comfort his family; and ultimately honor God. 25 Jesus said to her, "I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Chosen Generation

    Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Mar 12, 2014
     | 8,888 views

    The Church is to be a Seperated People

    A CHOSEN GENERATION 1 Peter 2:6-10 Here is a thought for tonight; you can’t land a helicopter in a forest of trees. Here are some words to remember, Chosen, Royal, Holy Nation, Peculiar People, Darkness Light and Praise. I mentioned that you can’t land a helicopter in a forest, what ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Bearing Fruit

    Contributed by Clay Ledford on Jan 7, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 28,654 views

    Bearing fruit is not an option it is imperative. Not just to bear fruit but to bear more fruit, much fruit and fruit that remains.

    Bearing fruit John 15:1 – 16. Jesus uses fruit is an analogy several times. Israel was very agriculturist culture so the picture was easily understood. In Matthew 7 Jesus says “We are known by the fruit we produce”. Good fruit comes from good trees. Bad fruit comes from bad ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Really Do Need Each Other

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 5, 2012
     | 5,271 views

    We really do need each other.

    WE REALLY DO NEED EACH OTHER Rev. 21:1-27 Big Idea: INTRODUCTION OK – pop quiz time. Help me fill in the blanks. Every Christian needs to have ___ types of relationships in their life. (3) • You need a _______ – someone further along the journey than you. (mentor) • ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Persecution Vs The Insuppressible, Irresistable Gospel Series

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Sep 8, 2011
     | 3,871 views

    The gospel and the Holy Ghost combination is unstoppable and will be victorious over all obstacles.

    Acts 8 General outline 1. Introduction of Saul's exploits against the church 2. The result of persecutions against the church 3. Philip's ministry in Samaria 4. The Baptism in the Holy Ghost 5. Simon (the sorcerer) vs Simon (Peter) 6. Christ's Ambassador meets Ethiopia's Secretary of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It‘s The End Of The World As We Know It!!! (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 2, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,651 views

    If I can’t get you to believe that we are living in the last days, then let me put it to you this way….These are the last days for you and for me.

    2 Timothy 3:1-5-But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Indecision

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 23, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,709 views

    Some people can't make up their mind and by doing that, they have already made a decision.

    Former president Ronald Reagan once had an aunt who took him to a cobbler for a pair of new shoes. The cobbler asked young Reagan, "Do you want square toes or round toes?" Unable to decide, Reagan didn't answer, so the cobbler gave him a few days. Several days later the cobbler saw Reagan on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gideon - The Mighty Man Of Valor - Part 1 Of A Series Series

    Contributed by Larry Semore on Jul 31, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 26,888 views

    A seven part series on Gideon starting with the condition and crisis of Israel in it's backslidden state, the selection of Gideon, the process of his development and finally his overcoming victory and destruction of the enemy.

    Gideon - The Mighty Man of Valor Part 1 of a Series Intro: I love to preach Series. You know, where you teach on a thought or topic for several weeks in a row. One of my favorite Old Testament guys is Gideon. With that being said, today we will begin a series of sermons about the life and times ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    T-Shirt Preacher: Y'all Need Jesus

    Contributed by James Chandler on Jul 2, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,902 views

    This simple message lifts up the name of Christ and reminds us why we need Jesus so desperately each day.

    T-Shirt Preacher “Ya’ll Need Jesus” Ya’ll Need Jesus because: (Phil 2:6-11) Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; 7 rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Lesson Of The Garbage Truck!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 15, 2018
    based on 7 ratings
     | 23,924 views

    Paul mentions some negative things that are going on in his life - unpleasant circumstances, unreasonable people, & his uncertain future. But Paul shows that God was able to use those negative things in a very positive way.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Philippians 4:8; Philippians 1:12-23 ILL. Someone wrote, "One day I got into a taxi & we took off for the airport. We were driving in the right lane when a car ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Keep The Fire Burning

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 24, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,666 views

    God provides the fire, but it's up to us to keep it burning.

    KEEP THE FIRE BURNING Text: Lev. 6:8-13 Introduction 1. Illustration: A U.S. Lutheran bishop tells of visiting a parish church in California and finding a stirring red and orange banner on the wall. "Come Holy Spirit. Hallelujah!" it declared in words printed under a picture of a fire ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lost

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 14, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,312 views

    Our job as Christians is to seek out the lost and rejoice as they return to God.

    Lost? Luke 15: 1 - 10 Intro: There is an old Jewish story of a farmer to whom God granted three wishes with the understanding that his neighbor would get double what the farmer wished. Wish number 1 was for 100 cattle / the neighbor got 200. Wish number 2 was for 100 acres of land / the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed