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  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    If You Are Willing Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 17, 2016
     | 14,239 views

    Can you imagine what the scene was like? Every one was following Jesus when suddenly a leper had the audacity to approach Jesus

    Introduction A. Somewhat skeptical of his son's new found determination to become Charles Atlas, the father nevertheless followed the teenager over to the weight-lifting department, admiring a set of weights. "Please, Dad," pleaded the boy, "I promise I'll use 'em every day." "I don't know, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Holy Spirit In The Kingdom Period

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 24, 2015
     | 7,098 views

    Our purpose is to expand our understanding of the Holy Spirit & to learn how to yield to Him and work with Him today.God has not changed His gameplan; the Holy Spirit is just as vital to the church’s success today as He was in the Book of Acts.

    THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE KINGDOM PERIOD INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: CAR BREAKDOWN 1. 4 engineers were traveling in a car; a mechanical engineer, a chemical engineer, an electrical engineer and a computer engineer. The car broke down. 2. “Sounds to me as if the pistons have seized. We’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Persecution Then And Now: Are You Ready To Fight For The Faith?

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jul 9, 2015
     | 5,474 views

    How many of you have ever been in a fight over your faith? Has someone every attacked you, insulted you, hit you, or tried to get you fired over your faith in Jesus Christ? If you have a real faith, it will happen! Today Christians are being persecuted!

    Persecution Then and Now: Are you ready to fight for the faith? By Kelly Durant 7-12-15 Acts 5:29 Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men. 2. How many of you have ever been in a fight over your faith? Has someone every attacked you, insulted ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Why Am I Here?

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jul 27, 2015
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     | 11,518 views

    Thousands of books have been written in response to that age old question; what's the meaning of life?' Nearly all of them are wrong but there is an ancient book, written by the inspiration of God that tells us the answer to that most perplexing question!

    Today we are going to talk about a question that has perplexed even the most intelligent people on earth for thousands of years. It's a question that has been widely debated by scholars and philosophers and yet simply ignored or even scoffed at by scientists and atheists. That question is "what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Dare To Believe! Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jan 14, 2015
     | 11,405 views

    How to trust God in spite of our circumstances?

    Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Dare to Believe! Introduction: We all go through seasons of joy and despair. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ken Pell avatar

    Bridges And Ditches: The Wind Of The Spirit (Sermon #5 Of 5) Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 31, 2015
     | 5,257 views

    The essential and non-negotiable role (need) for the Holy Spirit in the church's mission.

    WELCOME AND CALL TO WORSHIP Good morning. I am so honored that you have chosen to worship with us today. I believe God has a orchestrated this appointment and we take it very seriously. Today we will conclude our emphasis from the Book of Acts on evangelism. And we will wrap it up by looking at ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Drink Your Own Water Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 10, 2015
    based on 41 ratings
     | 19,825 views

    This whole chapter contains the wisdom of God about marriage and avoiding the adultery trap. What’s the message? 1- Drink your own water 2- Rejoice in your wife/mate 3- Consider your ways

    INTRO.- ILL.- I remember when I was only 17 or 18 years old and working as a stock clerk in a grocery store in Webb City, MO. I was stocking merchandise one day when suddenly the manager came to me and said, “Steve, follow me. I want you to witness something.” I could tell that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Justified Fools For Christ-1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 17, 2015
     | 4,226 views

    1 of 8. Paul admonished the Corinthian Church regarding his apostolic ministry. The church must regard apostles rightly...as those who are fools for Christ! But How/When are these Justified? Fools for Christ are justified thru their...

    JUSTIFIED FOOLS For CHRIST-1—1Corinthians 4:1-21 Attention: In Carrabelle, FL, have you ever met someone who you would consider ‘a fool for fishing?’ ...Sport fishermen. No matter what happens in that person’s life they will find a way to get on the water or to the beach or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blessing Of Friendship Series

    Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Aug 11, 2014
     | 9,792 views

    Everyone needs a friend. What should we look for in a friend?

    There is nothing quite as special as a good friend. A good friend is one with whom you can talk about anything. You know they will listen. They will listen to the whole story rather than make quick judgments. They will make time for you. A true friend transcends times of separation. Several weeks ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Family Portrait Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 15, 2014
    based on 10 ratings
     | 16,692 views

    Paul gives some details of how we should conduct ourselves in our roles in the Christian family.

    Family Portrait Ephesians 6:1-4 Intro Slide I like pictures. I like to look at pictures from the past. They are great reminders of what we were like and can help to remind us of times we were enjoying life or happy when things are not going as great, so that we can make some changes to help get ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • E. True Neilson avatar

    The Words Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,808 views

    The book of Hebrews is all about Jesus!

    SIMPLY JESUS THE WORDS OF JESUS HEBREWS 4:12-13 INTRODUCTION -I am so glad you are here today. I have been waiting to teach this passage ever since we started the Hebrews series. -Today we are looking at one of those rare passages where the Scripture actually talks about the Scripture. -Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Unregretted Sorrow Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 5, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,110 views

    God desires to bring about repentance so that we might be cleansed & not lose the blessings of salvation. This repentance may not be instantaneous but may take time spent in sorrow. Godly sorrow brings about repentance that brings new faith, deeds & zeal.

    2 CORINTHIANS 7: 8-13 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] UNREGRETTED SORROW [Luke 24:44-49/ Matthew 26:75-27:5] Near the close of Paul's missionary career the apostle summed up his preaching around two points, as "repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ"(Acts 20:21), These two, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Big Victory From A Small Army (Part One)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 14, 2019
     | 8,662 views

    I want to address the fact that some people have left the church in the past year. You might be discouraged as you look around and see the empty chairs.Hopefully I can provide some encouragement for you. Let's see what God did through Gideon's army.

    A BIG VICTORY BY A SMALL ARMY (part one) Judges 6-7 Today I want to address the elephant in the room-the fact that some people have left the church in the past year. You might be discouraged as you look around and see the empty chairs. You might be wondering if we're doing something wrong. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Forgive And Be Free! Series

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Oct 25, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,601 views

    Unforgiveness is a poison. It blocks answer to prayers. You have carried this pain and hurts for too long, now it's the time to drop it. It's the dawn of a new season.

    FORGIVE AND BE FREE! Genesis 41:51-52. "And to Joseph were born two sons before the years of famine came, whom Asenath, the daughter of Poti-Pherah priest of On, bore to him. 51 Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh: “For God has made me forget all my toil and all my father’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Exalt Christ In Suffering Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Feb 8, 2018
     | 7,015 views

    Third exposition of Philippians dealing with suffering

    REVIEW We recently began a new series of messages drawn out of Paul’s letter to the Philippians. He wrote to this church that he established some 10 years prior to this writing. Paul wrote the letter from a prison in Rome along with Ephesians and Colossians known as the “Prison Epistles (letters). ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance