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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Deliberate Unity

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 20, 2016
    based on 8 ratings
     | 21,775 views

    Unity in His church is important to God... but do you know why? (Preached at a Unity Service with English, Spanish and Burmese speaking worshipers)

    (I went over to the thermostat on the wall that we have on stage) Over here on the wall we have a box. I look closely here and I see a number. It says “70”. What does that mean? That’s right – it means that that’s the temperature here on stage. Now is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Paul’s Prayer For His Converts Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 15, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,773 views

    Paul prays for the Church that God would be glorified in and through us

    Have you noticed how the more you want something the more likely you are to pray for it? And to pray for it consistently. That means if you want to know what someone is really passionate about, see what they pray for regularly. Well Paul is about to let us in on the great desire of his heart. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    How To Dine Well Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Jun 2, 2014
     | 5,950 views

    A sermon that looks at Psalm 23 verse 5. God has prepared a table before it but we need to come to it in the right way. I have included more than I preached because I thought the extra illustrations would help others.

    Ever run a marathon or made a major physical effort? When you finish a marathon you become desperate for a drink and a meal and indeed while you are running you mind is often going ahead of you that the banquet ahead of you is worth finishing the race for. I remember once walking about 15 miles ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Your Resume Is Great, So What?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 7, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,553 views

    Great resume, but still an unprofitable servant. Don't sweat it!

    Having been in ministry of some form since 1975 I have seen a few things. Some have been great and others not so great. I have had some victories and fallen on my face. Yet, I have always had the desire to serve the Lord and have pressed on looking for His grace and wisdom to lead me on though ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Takes Faith To Believe These Blessings Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 19, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,338 views

    Are the Beatitudes reals "be happy attitudes"?

    It Takes Faith to Believe these Blessings Matthew 5:3-11 Introduction Last week in the sermon “Who Heard the Greatest Sermon Ever Preached” (available in this archive) we discussed the setting for the Sermon on the Mount. We noticed the mixed crowd of Jews and Gentiles who were following Him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Expectations Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 27, 2014
     | 11,655 views

    A look at our expectations as we continue moving through Lent. Bringing the dead young man in Nain.

    Expectations Luke 7:11-17 March 23, 2014 We can’t get away from expectations! They follow us wherever we go! Whatever we do, we’re surrounded by them. We have expectations from our parents, our spouses, our children, siblings, from friends, teachers and employers . . . and even from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does The Bible Teach About…alcohol?

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 21, 2014
     | 7,908 views

    A two-part discussion study. Part 1 deals with drunkenness and activities that often accompany alcohol and alcohol abuse. Part 2 deals with whether Christians should drink at all.

    What Does the Bible Teach About…Alcohol? (Parts 1 & 2) To Drink or Not to Drink – Part 1 NOTE: Q. = A discussion question / A = possible or suggested answers or responses TEXT: Ask for volunteers to read the following scriptures when called upon to do so: Proverbs 23:29-35 Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord's Prayer - Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 24, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,033 views

    This sermon covers, "Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil." The main emphasis is on "deliver us from evil." Many Christians boldly and repeatedly boast that, "We are all sinners." So, can God really deliver us from evil (sin) or can't He?

    Please continue standing as we read what is most commonly known as “The Lord’s Prayer” Matthew 6:9-13 (KJV) “Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Let You Shine Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 6, 2014
     | 7,495 views

    Being the light of the world is a cooperative effort between God and ourselves.

    Let You Shine Text: Phil. 2:12-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: Jesus himself said to his disciples, "[L]et your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works, and give glory to your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:16) 

This is a concept that is sometimes a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Attitudinal Living Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,290 views

    Living the Christian life is all about attitude.

    Attitudinal Living Text: Phil. 4:4-9 Introduction 1. Illustration: The story is told of a king in Africa who had a close friend with whom he grew up. The friend had a habit of looking at every situation that ever occurred in his life (positive or negative) and remarking, "This is good!" ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Meanwhile

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 30, 2015
     | 6,326 views

    Hope is why we persevere in a long obedience in the same direction.

    Title: Meanwhile Text: I Corinthians 15:50-58 Thesis: Hope is why we persevere in a long obedience in the same direction. Explanation: In 1980 IVP published Eugene Peterson’s book, “A Long Obedience In The Same Direction.” Thirty-five years ago Peterson had picked up on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James Lee avatar

    Revival, God Let It Start With Me. Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,695 views

    I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    Revival, God Let It Start With Me. Acts 8:1-8 I love to look back at church history. I especially love reading about those Great Revivals, where entire cities were turned upside down in the Name of Jesus! Some 200+ years ago a preacher named Charles Finney conducted Revivals in the North Eastern ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Lee avatar

    The Mystery Of Providence And The Majesty Of Peace Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
     | 5,461 views

    I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    The Mystery of Providence and the Majesty of Peace Acts 12:1-25 They say there’s two side to every story but my baby sister will tell you there’s three. There is your side, my side and the truth. When we look at Acts chapter 12 there seems to be 3 sides to this story as well. What we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prone To Wander

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 4, 2015
     | 5,200 views

    The last 2 verses of James (Material adapted from Steve Shepherd at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/if-one-should-wander-from-the-truth-steve-shepherd-sermon-on-evangelism-the-lost-168446.asp and other Sermon Central sermons and Alger Fitch)

    HoHum: I’ve enjoyed fishing over the years but I don’t do much fishing. Why? Not because it’s a bad thing to do. The main reason why I don’t fish much is because I believe I can use my time more wisely doing something for the Lord. Get a group of buddies together and go ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Baby Steps Toward Peace

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Dec 6, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,852 views

    Every step you take toward being at peace with yourself and at peace with others is a step you take toward becoming at peace with God.

    Baby Steps Toward Peace “And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him, 77 to give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins, 78 because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational