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  • Ryan Loyd avatar

    Nine Fruits: Kindness Series

    Contributed by Ryan Loyd on Oct 28, 2015
     | 4,578 views

    A series on the Fruit of the Spirit: Kindness

    Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV) 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Introduction: Momma and the Toast
A Sunday School teacher asked her class if they knew the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Don’t Hold Your Peace !

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015
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     | 18,769 views

    Don’t Hold Your Peace !

    2 Kings 7:1-20 Don’t Hold Your Peace ! Intro: The city of Samaria was surrounded by the Syrian army. In ch. 6 we are told that things were so bad that a donkey’s head was sold for 25 pieces if silver and that dove’s dung was sold for 5 pieces of silver. Mothers ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    What Is A Wicked Man?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 8, 2015
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     | 9,423 views

    To show in the bible how GOD sees a wicked man.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a wicked person? Before yes, but now I'm GOD's Righteousness and established in His Righteousness. Romans 3:23 (Amplified Bible) Since all have sinned and are falling short of the honor and glory which God bestows and receives. 2 Corinthians 5:21 (Amplified Bible) For our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christ Or Antichrist: The Fact Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Nov 18, 2015
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     | 4,051 views

    Who comes first, Christ or antichrist? This message lays the groundwork upon which we can build.

    1. INTRODUCTION Yes, there are apparent contradictions in the Bible. A number of them! (I said apparent, not actual!) Ever tried to reconcile Divine Sovereignty with human free will? Justice with mercy? A Divine yet human Saviour? Ever struggled with the place of grace vs works in salvation? And ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Anointing Of Oil

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 27, 2015
     | 6,492 views

    To show that the anointing oil of the HOLY SPIRIT stays on us, in our right earlobe, right thumb and right toe.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you cleansed by the blood and the anointing of the HOLY SPIRIT? Yes. 1 John 1:7 (Amplified Bible) But if we [really] are living and walking in the Light, as He [Himself] is in the Light, we have [true, unbroken] fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Bringing Down The Strongholds Of Hell Part 3 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
     | 4,373 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.

    Bringing Down the Strongholds of Hell Acts 19:8-27 Part 3 [2Co 10:4 NIV] “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.” Last time we looked at the open door of opportunity, placed in front of Paul. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Waiting With The Old Testament Church: Waiting With Comfort

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 6, 2015
     | 5,867 views

    Adapted from a Timothy Quill Advent series.

    I began a sermon series last week by saying that no one likes waiting—especially not at the emergency room of a hospital. But another place we don’t like having to wait is at the airport. If you’re travelling alone and your flight has been delayed, it’s no fun having to wait ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Purpose & Scope Of Apologetics

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Dec 7, 2015
     | 5,770 views

    The Purpose & Scope Of Apologetics

    Apologetics exists as a field of Christian study to aide the believer in understanding his beliefs, why critics refuse to ascent to these eternal truths, and how these beliefs apply to broader intellectual concerns. Upon hearing of these applications of the discipline, those unfamiliar with such ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    “i Am The Good Shepherd” Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 7, 2015
     | 8,619 views

    Jesus presents two more "I AM" statements in John 10; both of these speak of the deity of Jesus as well Him being the only way to eternal life.

    “I AM the Good Shepherd” John 10:1-21 Today we look at John 10 as Jesus introduces Himself as the Good Shepherd. Raising and tending sheep was a great part of Old Testament and mid-eastern culture. In the Old Testament the “shepherd” was also a caretaker of God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of The Lord Is Great

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 13, 2015
     | 3,335 views

    To show that GOD'S Power lies in His WORDS.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you believe GOD's Power? Yes. This sermon will attest to it. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD'S Power lies in His WORDS. IV. TEXT: Numbers 14:17 (Amplified Bible) And now, I pray You, let the power of my Lord be great, as You ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Love That Will Never Stop Shining / Christmas Eve

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 18, 2015
    based on 45 ratings
     | 15,091 views

    Christmas is the living promise that we are never alone. No matter where we are in life, No matter how far we might stray, or how unfaithful we are, God in all his love, will continue to pursue, a love that will never stop shining.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scriptures readings proceeding the Message. Today's assigned readings are: Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14 and Luke 2:1-20. A little boy wanted a watch so very badly ....for Christmas. Each day,...... he would ask about his ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Life's Pitfalls And Discoveries- Wisdom Of Trials And Temptations Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 20, 2017
     | 7,220 views

    the wisdom we can find in God's Word concerning our trials and temptation is life-changing.

    Life’s Pitfalls and Discoveries Wisdom with Trials and Temptations James chapter 1:5-1:18 Introduction- Good morning everyone, today we continue our study of the pitfalls of life and the discoveries that can be found to help us avoid them. Last week we looked at un-forgiveness as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Fans But Not Followers Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 25, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,546 views

    Serving, Going, Disciple Making

    The 3 C’s of a Healthy Church - Fans but Not Followers Matthew 28:19 (p. 698) January 29, 2017 Introduction: Kyle Idleman is the teaching minister at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, KY and a few years ago he wrote a series called “Not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Wilderness Syndrome

    Contributed by James Snyder on Jan 31, 2017
     | 8,349 views

    Our wilderness experience is a testimony of our divine companionship. In fact, it proves the reality of this companionship.

    Song of Solomon 8:4-14 Some people think they have arrived when in fact they have only just begun their journey. An Olympian athlete will spend years preparing and training for an event at the Olympics. That event may only take a few moments and then it is over. In some regards, it does not seem ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Mere Stones/Reminders-6 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 15, 2017
     | 5,137 views

    6 of 11. Joshua had twelve stones removed from the Jordan River as a memorial to the crossing. Memorials or Spiritual Reminders hold a great deal of significance to God’s people. But what is significant about them? Mere Stones can transport us to...

    MERE STONES/Reminders-VI—Joshua 4:1-24 Reminder/Recall/Memorial/Symbol/Post-it notes/String on finger Attention: Local 5-7-day weather forecasts—They have animations of rain, thunderstorms, wind, waves, sun, etc. On Valentine’s Day there is a beating heart &/or cupids to remind watchers that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist