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  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Serving In Love, Always Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 12, 2015
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    We are called to love and live intentional towards one another in the church by using your spiritual gifts to serve, rather than for personal gain or recognition. Then, as you serve others, it is always God who gets the glory!

    Serving in Love, Always 1 Peter Sermon Series, Part 11 1 Peter 4:7-11 Introduction - Peter now ties these two chapters (sufferings of Christ and living for Him) -- There is a huge implication here about adopting the same attitude as He did -- He suffered, was broken, and died because of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Irreverence Through Corrupt Worship Series

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Apr 16, 2015
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     | 8,189 views

    Because Christ is the sovereign Lord; you ought to worship Him in a manner that pleases Him.

    Scripture Introduction: Please turn to Malachi 1:7-14. Have you ever participated in corrupt worship? In this passage God is condemning corrupt or profane (showing disrespect/contempt [disgrace]) worship. FCF: People offer corrupt worship to a holy God. What is the nature of corrupt worship? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fearless In A World Of Fear

    Contributed by G. D. Helton on Sep 13, 2014
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     | 8,241 views

    Seven reasons we can live fearless in this world.

    Fearless In A World of Fear Sunday Morning, 09-14-14 Intro: We live in a time and world that is full of fear. People all around us speak of fears in their lives. Many have good reason to fear because of the lives they live, others fear because of the lives lived by others! We can have the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Let Your Presence Go With Us

    Contributed by Rajendra Kadia on Sep 26, 2014
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     | 52,142 views

    God's presence and blessings of His presence

    LET YOUR PRESENCE GO WITH US Introduction: Do we realize that there are so many blessings associated with God's presence with believers? In fact, the Lord has promised us that He will be with us always. He will be with us in all circumstances, pleasant and adverse. He will never leave us or ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Arrest, Trial And Death Of Jesus, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 9, 2014
     | 6,351 views

    The story of Jesus' arrest, trial, and death and is one that ALL Christians should know because it is what Jesus has done for them, and through this knowledge we can willingly and proudly tell others about our Lord's mercy, grace, and love for all.

    The Arrest, Trial and Death of Jesus, Part 1 Mark 14:27-65 - Reminder, final msg in Mark, Wed Oct 22, will be “open forum” style - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- Today we continue the final week of Jesus’ life and ministry - Last Sunday ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lord, Are You There? Job 23:1-10

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Oct 9, 2014
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     | 19,039 views

    Job, in his troubles sought the Lord, but it seemed quite difficult to reach him. There are times we all face this same trouble. What do we do about it? Can we be assured that he is with us, even when we cannot seem to touch him?

    From The Desk Of Toby Powers Pastor Of Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA www.trumpetoftruthonline.org LORD, ARE YOU THERE? Job 23:1-10 Intro: Bildad, Eliphaz, and Zophar had come to grieve with Job and had accused him of gross iniquity bringing about this intense suffering he was enduring, but job ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stop Walking That Way!

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 15, 2014
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     | 11,436 views

    Paul in writing to the church located in Ephesus was interested in the way that they were walking as their walk revealed their attitudes, desires and relationship with Christ.

    Stop Walking That Way Ephesians 4:17-24 Have you ever noticed the difference in how different people walk? Some walk daintily, some slouch, others shuffle their feet, some walk tall, some sprightly. Assuming that the feet and limbs are in good condition, a man's walk will generally reveal his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Listen To God And Walk On Water

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Oct 30, 2014
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     | 9,004 views

    A perspective on Matthew 14: 22-33. Like Peter, we are so often distracted by the voice and terrors of our own storm in life. At times we feel we are sinking, about to loose everything about us.

    Matthew 14: 22-33 LISTEN TO GOD AND WALK ON WATER Written exams and tests are generally run like a competition. The teacher at school or the lecturer at university or your employer sets the work before you, and you know that at the end of it there will be a small prize or a pat on the back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Last Mite Is The Last Straw

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 11, 2014
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     | 11,312 views

    Most of us have heard the story of the widow's mite.Is there more to this story than first appears?

    The Last Mite Becomes the Last Straw Luke 21:1-5 Introduction The Parable of the woman’s mites has been a popular preaching text for over 2,000 years. It has been used as an example of total commitment to the Gospel. It is certainly true that God expects complete and total devotion to Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Out Of Many, One

    Contributed by David Roth on Sep 19, 2015
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     | 6,196 views

    Pentecost (B). Jewish Pentecost celebrated the giving of the law on Sinai, the God choosing Israel as His people. In the Pentecost of the Church we are assured that we too are chosen by God and live in His kingdom.

    “Out of Many, One” J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Out of Many, One” Today is Pentecost. And most of us are familiar with the account of the events of that day. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    “overcoming The Time Barrier” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 28, 2015
     | 8,768 views

    Love is spelled T-I-M-E.

    In order to take The Great Commandment seriously, we must create space in our lives to build relationships with those who live near us. Let’s follow up on the Block Map exercise from last week. How many of you have learned the names of some of their neighbors since last Sunday? (Refer to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ordinary People, Extraordinary God

    Contributed by David Roth on Oct 3, 2015
     | 9,133 views

    Proper 11 (b) Christ feeds His people through and by His people, through and by His Holy Church, He brings His word to His disciples and to the world. In our ordinary and daily lives, we are the hands and feet and mouth of Jesus.

    Mark 6:30-44 J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Ordinary People, Extraordinary God” We are continuing our reading through the Gospel of Mark. You will recall that Jesus had sent ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Is Church Membership A Biblical Idea?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2015
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     | 8,135 views

    5 strands in the New Testament for local church membership (Material adapted from John Piper at: http://www.desiringgod.org/messages/how-important-is-church-membership)

    HoHum: While Alexander Campbell was studying at the University of Glasgow in Scotland, the time had come for communion at his church. Communion was only observed a couple of times a year, so it was a pretty big deal. His church had a custom, like many churches of that day, to pass out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Miracle Bread

    Contributed by David Roth on Oct 16, 2015
     | 6,627 views

    Proper 15 (b) Jeus is the Bread of Life which has come down from heaven. He comes down as the manna did, sustaining us and living us life.

    John 6:51-69 J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Miracle Bread” Today we reach the conclusion of Jesus discourse that He is the Bread of Life. We have seen how the Jews asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    On Finding The Perfect Wife

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015
     | 5,613 views

    ON FINDING THE PERFECT WIFE

    Genesis 24 v. 50 - 67 ON FINDING THE PERFECT WIFE Note 1. THE SEARCH FOR THE PERFECT WIFE - v. 1 - 14 Note:- (a) The Background to the Search - Genesis 23 - The death of Sarah - Genesis 2 v. 18 "And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness