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  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Unshakable Devotion Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 13, 2010
     | 6,001 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

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    Too Noisy

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 28, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,254 views

    In our busy, noisy culture, it is important that we learn how to quiet down our hearts and get alone with God, so we can hear His "still small voice."

    Illustration-video, Michael Phelps-winning Olympics Introduction I have been talking about the importance of living our lives w/purpose, thoughtfully, not haphazardly. Eph 5:15 Look carefully then how you walk! Live purposefully and worthily and accurately, not as the unwise and witless, but as ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Temptation Of Jesus - Part 1

    Contributed by James Snyder on Mar 4, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,629 views

    Our temptations do not compromise our relationship with the Lord, but brings to the surface God's amazing grace for us in times of need.

    Luke 3:22; Luke 4:1; Luke 4:14 “I can resist anything but temptation,” so boasted Oscar Wilde, Irish dramatist, novelist & poet (1854 - 1900). The story of Oscar Wilde reveals the tragedy of this kind of attitude. Our whole life is bordered by temptations of one sort or another. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    True Worship And The Triumphal Entry Series

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Mar 29, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,474 views

    The shouts of ’Hosanna!’ at the triumphal entry were shallow in contrast to the devotion Mary showed to Jesus in anointing him at Bethany the day before.

    TRUE WORSHIP AND THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY John 12:1-19 INTRO From the beginning of this year we have swept through the Scriptures as though we were watching a drama unfold. A few weeks ago we reached the climax in the drama with the arrival of the King. We have looked at some of the teaching of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Letting Go Of Looking After Oneself Only

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Apr 3, 2009
     | 2,447 views

    A midweek Lenten sermon that explores what it means for us and Jesus to let go of looking after oneself only.

    In the novel The plague by Albert Camus a North African coastal city has been hit with the bubonic plague. They are cut off from the rest of the world. Imagine that, living in a place where no one could get in or out. By law no one was allowed in to the city and no one was allowed to leave. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Living Life To The Full Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 26, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,952 views

    Since life is short and unpredictable, enjoy your life, but don't waste it.

    [If you would like to receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] TIME AND CHANCE What if you knew you were going to die in 30 days? How would your life change? Probably you would try to make the most of each of your last 30 days. The truth is that each day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Life Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 4, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,892 views

    Do you face the future with your heart filled with fear, or do you face the future with your heart filled with faith in the goodness of God?

    A Life of Faith Hebrews 11:1 – 6 1Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. 2This is what the ancients were commended for. 3By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Is This So Hard? Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,969 views

    Why is following Gopd so difficult sometimes?

    ***Tug-o’-war illustration*** • Start off with big kid and a small kid and tell them to pull the rope as far as he can • Slowly, continue to add people to oppose the big kid until he gives up As we continue to look at God’s call in our lives to go and change the world around us, I think this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Consider Your Ways

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,378 views

    When the work gets slow and workers are getting discouraged, a little motivation comes to us from the book of Haggai.

    Consider Your Ways Haggai was given four messages from the Lord for the people who returned from captivity in Babylon. But before we talk about the messages that he delivered, we must first understand the situation at hand. Background: To get the setup to the book of Haggai, you must go back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On The Road To Becoming A World Changer

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,763 views

    We need more World Changers who are willing to do whatever it takes to present Christ to others.

    One the Road to becoming a World Changer! Luke 10:30-37 The Setting: We are walking down a roadside between Jerusalem and Jericho. An area that is considered dangerous but one that is often traveled by many people. This is The exact same road in which this story unfolds. Summary: A certain ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Challenge As A Christian – Part 1

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Jan 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,978 views

    God saved us by His grace and has a wonderful ministry for each of our lives. The Bible says, "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them." We all have a ministry unto

    God saved us by His grace and has a wonderful ministry for each of our lives. The Bible says, "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them." We all have a ministry unto good works and it is all part of God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wives Striving For Godliness

    Contributed by Aaron Beard on Jul 25, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,671 views

    A look at the responsibilities of wives as outlined by Peter in 1 Peter 3.

    A WIFE STRIVING FOR GODLINESS INTRODUCTION: A. The observation has often been made that our generation is starving for heroes that it can admire and role models that it can look up to and emulate: 1. If looking in the music industry, Hollywood, & sports this is certainly true! ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    U Can Change

    Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jan 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,484 views

    Practical steps on how to change.

    U-CAN CHANGE CAMPUS MESSAGE A young soldier and his commanding officer were traveling by train in western Europe in the late 1800’s. By chance an elderly grandmother and her young and pretty granddaughter got on the train and sat down with the two military men. As they engaged in pleasant ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Bear Fruit

    Contributed by Helen Allen on May 14, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,948 views

    A well-kept vine will bear good fruit.

    On the subject of pruning, Mark and I didn’t do much gardening at all last year. We mowed the lawn every so often, trimmed the front hedge back a couple of times, and had a lot of good intentions for deadheading the roses and other flowers and bushes. The problem was that the longer we left it the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Use Somebody Series

    Contributed by Rob Yanok on Oct 5, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,260 views

    God has a call for every person. It’s indispensable for the Christian life. Titled after Kings of Leon's hit song Use Somebody. That is our prayer, God use me!

    Use Somebody Ephesians 2:10 NIV For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. I. God has a call for every person. It’s indispensable for the Christian life The Call to Salvation I Timothy 6:12 NIV - Fight the good ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational