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  • David Welch avatar

    Living In The Spirit 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Feb 10, 2015
     | 4,269 views

    Second of Five messages on what it means to live by the Holy Spririt

    “Life in the Spirit” Part Two REVIEW Paul wrote to the Galatians about the new life in the Spirit as opposed to a life of trying to find acceptance through keeping rules no one can keep. He affirmed the power of Jesus in His life. For through the Law I died to the Law, so that I might ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Sermon On The Amount

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 26, 2016
     | 5,334 views

    An appeal for tithing as a legitimate starting point for financial giving.

    After we finish this series we’re going to have a series about what coffee should be served in a church building, the direction your feet should be pointing when you’re buried, and whether or not you should drive an SUV on Sunday. Just kidding! Those are things that really just have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Loving Your Neighborhood Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 1, 2016
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     | 5,998 views

    In order to follow Christ requires serving others.

    Loving Your Neighborhood Text: Acts 19:13-38 Introduction 1. Illustration: In the book, The Externally Focused Church, it says, "People need exercise for physical health and service for spiritual health. We learn from the Scriptures, but we grow by serving others" (Chp. 4). 2. It's simple, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Do You Have A Servant’s Heart To Use Your Spiritual Gifts?

    Contributed by Doug Gorman on Apr 11, 2016
     | 6,105 views

    Use your gifts!

    1 Timothy 4:14: “Do not neglect the gift that is in you.” Using our gifts to serve God and serve others is something that goes against our natural desire for popularity, influence, and prominence. Our corrupt flesh only wants to oblige itself and it only wants to help others only if ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Length Of Your Legacy Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 17, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,096 views

    We leave a legacy through our giving, but some of those legacies last longer than others.

    Length of Your Legacy How long will you be remembered? I remember my Grandfather Guptill, we called him Da. He passed away when I was 11. I vaguely remember my mother’s grandfather, he passed away when I was seven, but we had moved overseas when I was five so those were my last ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "Look To Jesus And Live!"

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Apr 20, 2016
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     | 10,837 views

    Nicodemus comes to Jesus at night. He discovers that his broken religious system cannot save him. Jesus tells him he must be born again (born from above - born by God). He explains to him to Look to Jesus and Live!

    “Look to Jesus and Live” John 3:1-17 “Religion can be boring. You don’t have to do any research to prove the point. Just compare the crowd at church with the crowds that attend baseball or football games. Apparently there is no excitement at church that compares with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Holy Spirit Fire Or Hell Fire

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 5, 2016
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     | 8,535 views

    Pentecost Sunday - Contrasting the Fires of Hell and the Fire of the Holy Spirit. The Fires of Hell point to a Failure, An agony of Remembrance and are Eternal. The Fire of the Holy Spirit brings a Fullness, Renewal and are Everlasting!

    Scripture: Acts 2:1-21; Genesis 11:1-9 and Luke 16:19-31 Theme: Holy Spirit Fire or Hell Fire Proposition: One of the greatest images of Pentecost is the image of Fire. Today we can choose between the Fire of Hell or the Fire of Heaven. 1. The Fire of Hell points to a Failure while the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Let God Help You Decide On A Spouse Series

    Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016
     | 5,940 views

    Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock

    The well-known novelist, C.S. Lewis once mused, “Affection is responsible for nine-tenths of whatever solid and durable happiness there is in our lives.” I could not agree more! Truly, love is what makes life worth living. We know from reading the Bible that God cares about morals. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loving And Strict Discipline Eventually Gets The Job Done Series

    Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016
     | 3,456 views

    Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock on Parenting

    I believe that parents ought to have some fun and that families ought to enjoy themselves. Some parents would do well to loosen up a little. We all need to laugh. Kids should get to see dad dance around and embarrass them! Fun brings a level of connection that perhaps no other thing could. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jacob Marries Leah And Rachel Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 22, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 21,114 views

    Jacob marrying Leah and Rachel in Genesis 29:1-30 teaches us that God uses even human deception to fulfill his promise that Jacob's descendants shall be as numerous as the dust of the earth.

    Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons on "Isaac's Descendants." After twenty years of barrenness, God gave Isaac and Rebekah twin sons, whom they named Esau and Jacob. As a young man, Esau despised his birthright and sold it to his twin brother, Jacob. Much later, Jacob deceived his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Mother’s Priorities Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 13, 2013
    based on 16 ratings
     | 58,488 views

    Mother’s Day is a good day to review a mother’s priorities with her children. Paul is writing to a young pastor which he had taken under his wing to train. Paul calls his young friend to be faithful to Jesus & His Word while he walks in the world

    2 TIMOTHY 3: 14-17 A MOTHER’S PRIORITIES [2 Timothy 1:1-5 / Acts 15:1-6] Laura Ingalls Wilder said, “Lessons learned at a mother’s knee last through life." She also said, “The mother is and must be, whether she knows it or not, the greatest, strongest, and most lasting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. David L. Lane avatar

    Therapeutic Preaching In The Twenty First Century

    Contributed by Dr. David L. Lane on May 16, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,950 views

    Psalms 46:1 outlines the fundamental principles necessary to teach THERAPEUTIC PREACHING IN THE TWENTY FIRST CENTURY,

    THERAPEUTIC PREACHING IN THE TWENTY FIRST CENTURY David L. Lane Ph.D. Text: Psalms 46: 1 I N T R O D U C T I O N Biblical Preaching is proclamation done for God's glory and man’s growth. In view of our world today and its complexities, contradictions, traumas, turmoil, pain, problems, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    Trying Times - "In The Presence Of Christ" Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 15, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,054 views

    A comparative: trying times in biblical stories and trying times in modern times.

    Trying Times - “IN THE PRESENCE OF CHRIST” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013) “And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: (Ephesians 6:17, KJV [The Christian's armour]). ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    The Wise And The Foolish

    Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 5, 2011
     | 5,805 views

    A sermon that tries to connect being a disciple to the famous parable.

    True and False Disciples 21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bruce Lee avatar

    The Twelve Tribes Of Israel Part 1 Southern: Reuben, Simeon, Gad Series

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Nov 6, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 26,898 views

    Detailed individial look at each of the twelve tribes of Israel. With focus on the unique name and mission as a tribe fullfilling God’s plan.

    Twelve Tribes of Israel (Part 1) Southern: Reuben, Simeon, Gad “And Jacob called unto his sons, and said, Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you that which shall befall you in the last days.” (Genesis 49:1) Intro: We begin with the genealogy from Adam to Noah…, up until the Great ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational