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  • Scott Spencer avatar

    Thanksgiving Can Change Your Life

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Nov 21, 2011
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     | 8,516 views

    On Thursday we will all be gathering together with our family and hopefully we will remember to do more than eat a meal and watch whatever you like to watch on TV or make a mad dash for the mall. The Thanksgiving Holiday gives us the perfect opportunity t

    Thanksgiving Can Change Your Life 1-20-11 1 Peter 2:12 reads, 12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us. Psalm 118:1 says, "Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love endures ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    I Give Myself Totally Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 2, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,515 views

    Resolutions that will radically change your life.

    Five Life Changing Resolutions Part 1 I Give Myself Totally 2 Corinthians 8:5 Scripture Reading I. No Reserve Mark 12:30 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Celebrating The Savior

    Contributed by Ty Tamasaka on Jan 31, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,131 views

    In the Old Testament (1 Kings 7:15-22), Solomon built the temple and named the pillars Jakin (He shall establish) and Boaz (In Him in strength) so that the people would remember not to be casual worshippers, but to draw near to Him, so He would draw near

    Central truth: If you draw near to God, He will draw near to you. IF YOU DRAW NEAR TO GOD, HE WILL DRAW NEAR TO YOU. INTRODUCTION: A few years ago, my family and I stayed at the Hilton Waikoloa Hotel on the Big Island of Hawaii It is our favorite hotel because of a boat and a tram that takes ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    "Live A Life-Full Of Miracles" Series

    Contributed by Bubot Parago on Nov 19, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,646 views

    Is there really a life-full of miracles? Is miracle only one of those stories in the Bible that God no longer manifest in this world today? Let us tackle this question...

    Is there really a life-full of miracles? Is miracle one of those stories in the Bible that God no longer manifest in this world today? Let us tackle this question... Because of globalization, of modern technology; just the flick of our fingers on the remote of our television sets, or switching of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living The Gospel: Black And White

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 21, 2010
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     | 10,997 views

    We are prone to reduce tensions by choosing not to live in diversity. But the Gospel calls us to embrace diversity and yet to recognize that all sin, all are worthy, all need the Gospel. Our issue is our own insecurity, which Christ’s death can address.

    Takoma Park Baptist Church February 21, 1988 All of us, it seems, have a tendency to choose comfort. All of us appear to prefer to choose a way to live that involves as little tension, as little discomfort as possible. I am not talking just about luxuries and material things; I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Advent The Gateway To Adventure

    Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 21, 2007
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    A sermon that explores how advent was for Joseph and Mary the gateway to an adventure with god and describes how we can do the same. Two stories adapted from tony Campolo

    The Birth of Jesus Christ 18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit.Lk 1:35 19 Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What If Jesus Had Never Been Born

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 17, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 40,075 views

    A different twist on the Christmas season, examining what this world would be like if Jesus had never been born. Based on D. James Kennedy’s book - "What If Jesus Had Never Been Born."

    “What If Jesus Had Never Been Born?” Most of you have seen the poem called “One Solitary Life” which reads “One Solitary Life” “He was born in an obscure village, the child of a peasant woman. He grew up in another village, where He worked in a carpenter shop until He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Limitless Love Lasts Longest Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Oct 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,680 views

    From the restricted worship of the Old Covenant to the all encompassing love and universal saving grace of Jesus, the writer to the Hebrews shows why Jesus is able to offer Limitless Love to a lost and dying world.

    HEBREWS 9:18-28 LIMITLESS LOVE LASTS LONGEST I. LIMITED ATONEMENT: Hebrews 9:18-23 A. Legalistic. B. Laborious. C. Labyrinthine. II. LATTER ATONEMENT: Hebrews 9:23-27 A. Luminary. B. Last. C. Locales. III. LIMITLESS ATONEMENT: Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus Wept

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 14, 2009
    based on 76 ratings
     | 81,859 views

    This sermon explores the three occassions on which Jesus wept. It is topical and alliterated. Power Point is avaible upon request.

    Jesus Wept Scott Bayles, pastor First Christian Church Ella Wilcox once witnessed a strange phenomenon in the middle of a train car. Sitting quietly by herself, Ella noticed a woman near the front of the car who was crying. There was nothing subtle about it either. This wasn’t a single tear ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Finding Ourselves Beyond Ourselves Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009
     | 5,544 views

    If we truly want to "find ourselves" we shouldn’t look within but look outside of ourselves.

    Beginning a series called LIVING BEYOND SELF…about how we truly find our lives by living beyond ourselves. Today I want to explore the quest to find ourselves. Many may feel the paradox of our cultural quest… feeling lost in the mass of humanity… even while becoming more self aborbed. Perhaps ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Glory Of God In Creation Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 24, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,256 views

    The Glory of God is seen in the world He made. All creation cries out to the glory of God.

    April 20th, 2007 The Glory of God in Creation I love the story of creation. You have God who created this amazing world and all of these different creatures. Looking at all these diverse creations we see just how creative our God really is. But the coolest part, my ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Search For Meaning Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,403 views

    Life and its importance and meaning beyond this life.

    SERIES: “BE SATISFIED” “THE SEARCH FOR MEANING” ECCLESIASTES 1:1-18 A certain man had traveled quite a distance to attend the funeral of a relative. The man was utterly exhausted from his drive. During the visitation time, he dozed off in one of the chairs. Several attempts were made to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The State Of The Church - 2009 "The Year Of Joy"

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,781 views

    In looking backward and forward this message challenge the congregation to put Jesus FIRST, Others Second, and Yourself last.

    STATE OF THE CHURCH 2009- “The Year of Joy” Philippians 3:10-15 * Welcome to 2009. As most know, today’s message will be a little unique if not unusual. Today’s message has more of a collective than personal message. However, the last part of this message will be highly personal. * The year 2008 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Beyond First Base

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,333 views

    This sermon examines the responsibility of following through on your faith commitment to Jesus Christ.

    Several years ago I attended a t-ball game and observed an interesting behavior. A t-ball player brought the crowd down in laughter. His behavior proved he had more to learn about playing ball. This little guy was excited about the game. He was intent about hitting the ball. He tensed his muscles ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unity Of One Gospel Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Sep 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,849 views

    The Gospel unifies people of all nations, races, ethnicity, culture, education and economic status. The Gospel is over culture, therefore it can be adapted to culture.

    Is Christianity for everyone? Is it available to everyone? How much does a person need to be removed from their culture to become a Christian? This issue about the Gospel and culture is not new. Christians have struggled with the Gospel and the effects of culture since the very beginning. Today ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational