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  • Paul Barreca avatar

    Mary's Song Of Praise Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 13, 2012
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     | 11,360 views

    Mary rejoices because of God’s power to change the unchangeable.

    Today we continue our series in the Songs of Christmas. Today’s song is the most famous of the five songs recorded in Scripture at announcement of Christ’s birth. The song is Mary’s Song, often called the Magnificat, the Latin word that begins Mary’s praise. A song can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas: A Series Of Unlikely Events

    Contributed by Thomas Mccracken on Dec 15, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 16,857 views

    Let us view the Christmas story through a much different lens this year as we discover the powerful impact on humanity when Jesus was born. It was indeed a series of unlikely events!

    CHRISTmas: A Series of Unlikely Events! Intro: John Lennon once said of his group the Beetles that “We are more popular than Jesus”. While it may be true that the Beetles were or even are more popular than Jesus, what is not true is that the Beetles were not nor are better known than Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Confidence: Fanning The Flame

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 25, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,584 views

    Build others up by affirming what God has given and assuring what God can do.

    The topic today is about showing confidence in people – to encourage them to better themselves. • Paul showed confidence in young Timothy, who was probably in his 20s and leading a ministry. He needed encouragement and Paul gave him just that. • All of us need that. We need ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Mentoring Potential Leaders

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jan 20, 2013
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     | 6,621 views

    Having mature persons investing in one’s life will pay huge dividends in a person’s development. Emerging leaders have a lot to learn from seasoned veterans. It is important to take the initiative to build long lasting relationships with those that can im

    Mentoring Potential Leaders Mentoring has been defined as a process of an integrated approach to advising, coaching, and nurturing others with a focus on creating a viable relationship to enhance an individual’s personal growth and development. The following factors can help to determine ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Best Laid Plans

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Feb 2, 2013
     | 4,756 views

    Continuing a series in the letter of James I ask to what extent our plans match up with God's plans.

    We come to the 10th episode of our series in the New Testament letter of James. His Hebrew name is Yaakov. He was a half-brother of Jesus, and he was one of the earliest leaders of the church in Jerusalem after the resurrection of Jesus. In this section James (4:13) addresses believers who have ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Be Gentle Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 4, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 18,056 views

    Gentleness is not a weakness but a strength. It seeks to fulfil the will of God and it shows concern for the needs of others.

    Matt 11:28-30 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." Gentleness is a Fruit of the Spirit. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Call Me Maybe

    Contributed by Charles Mims on Oct 7, 2012
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     | 5,258 views

    Many receive the call of the Lord and choose not to follow Him. Looking at what it means to respond to that call, and the journey we choose as we practice faith and obedience to The Way.

    Call Me Maybe September 30, 2012 Mark 1:16-20 New International Version (NIV) Jesus Calls His First Disciples 16 As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 17 “Come, follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Vanity, Vanity"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 18, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,312 views

    A sermon about transformation through humility and servanthood.

    “Vanity, Vanity” Mark 10:35-45 An author tells of a time that his car was struck by lightning while he was driving. When he was safe at home, he started to tell about his experience to his teenage son. He was expecting at least a bit of sympathy. Instead, his son interrupted him ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Christ The King

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Nov 2, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,634 views

    The kingdom of God does not take shape in the physical world. It exists in the hearts and minds of believers who inhabit earthly countries and kingdoms. Unlike earthly kingdoms it is eternal.

    November 25, 2012 Last Sunday of the Church Year -- Christ the King -- Series B Grace mercy and peace from God the father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Text Daniel 7:13-14 ESV I saw in the night visions, and behold, with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The "Rapid Growth" Towards Christ-Likeness!

    Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 5, 2012
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     | 7,044 views

    I learned that DISCIPLESHIP is not MANDATORY! DISCIPLESHIP should not be MOTIVATED by FEAR. Let me ILLUSTRATE my LIFE, when I was in the ENGINEERING, I was DOMINATED by FEAR! I wasn’t STUDYING to LEARN, rather I was STUDYING because of FEAR of FAILING,

    INTRODUCTION: It’s about 2 yrs. have passed when I DENIED myself, CARRIED my OWN CROSS and FOLLOWED Jesus CHRIST! I encountered a lot of TRIALS that TESTED my FAITH, endurance, patience, self-control, humility & forgiveness. I learned to FOCUS in PURSUING my CALLING and not to ENTERTAIN ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    God Is Up To Something Good

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 12, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 19,751 views

    Life is unpredictable. One moment everything is fine the next it’s helter skelter. What do you do? Where do you turn? How do you keep from losing it? How do you keep from giving up? When life gets crazy we need to understand that God is up to something go

    GOD IS UP TO SOMETHING GOOD Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION: Show commercials. Sure; it’s funny when it’s not happening to you. Life does come at you fast sometimes. Life is unpredictable. One moment everything is fine the next it’s helter skelter. And we’re not laughing. What do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Forgiveness: Choose To Forgive Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 13, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,881 views

    Forgiveness is the gateway to freedom, from bitterness and resentment. Forgiveness is a choice we make. It chooses to see the good. It comes through the grace of God.

    I believe most of us know the Story of the Prodigal Son by now – a father with two sons, and one decided to take his share of inheritance and left home. • The other stayed and worked hard in the field to please the father. • His younger brother eventually squandered everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Sins Covered Verses Sins Confessed Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 11, 2013
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     | 21,075 views

    Both God and men cover sin. The choice is not whether to deal with sins or not, but to deal with them either wisely or foolishly. Let's learn what action we are taking to deal with our sin along with its corresponding result.

    PROVERBS 28: 13 SINS COVERED VERSES SINS CONFESSED [Job 31: 33-34, Psalm 51:1-12] "He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them finds mercy." This verse is distinctly divided. Two different types of persons are introduced. Two opposite courses of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sister, You Can Make It Happen

    Contributed by Rev Oke Omezi on Apr 11, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,378 views

    The role of a woman in initiating the marriage process.

    SISTER, YOU CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN Prov 18:22 Ruth 3:1-11 With modernization and the women having more voice in society, many are contesting the truth in the assertion and our practice that it is the man who must approach the woman or raise the issue of marriage with the pastor first, and not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Authoritative Deeds: Love For A Leper Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on May 14, 2013
     | 5,663 views

    Jesus shows his Divine Sovereignty over sickness and disease as well as over sin in the healing of the leper.

    Love for a Leper Matthew 8:1-4 A Reminder of Jesus’ Mission in His Ministry in Matthew is to demonstrate the King and the Kingdom of God. Matthew 4:23: “Jesus was going throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist