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  • Tim Smith avatar

    Communion Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 35,588 views

    This sermon looks at why we celebrate communion

    Communion 1 Corinthians 11:23-28 Steve Cornell tells of when he was a young boy, two things stood out for him on communion Sunday. First, he knew it would be a long service because the pastor had no intentions of cutting short his sermon. Second, he was afraid because n his deep voice, the pastor ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Discipleship Catalysts Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015
     | 6,697 views

    This sermon looks at how we disciple others to become followers of Jesus Christ

    Communion 1 Corinthians 11:23-28 Steve Cornell tells of when he was a young boy, two things stood out for him on communion Sunday. First, he knew it would be a long service because the pastor had no intentions of cutting short his sermon. Second, he was afraid because n his deep voice, the pastor ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How Do We Care For A Big Family? Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 2, 2015
     | 4,450 views

    Others, Ministry, Priorities, Widows, Servants

    GROWN UP CHRISTIANS – How Do We Care for a Big Family Acts 6:1-7 (p. 762) June 7, 2015 Introduction: Have you ever thought... “Man, my life is crazy with all these kids!” I know last week when I had just Peyton, my 7 year old grandson, Papaw was pretty busy with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Building A Legacy - Foundation Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 2, 2015
     | 9,746 views

    Message on the importance of foundation when building a family legacy.

    Title: Building the Right Foundation Theme: To show that to build a Family Legacy we must start with the right foundation. Text: Psalms 127:1, Matthew 7:24 – 27 Psalms 127:1 A Song of Ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the Lord builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Majesty And Glory Of Your Name Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Mar 25, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,321 views

    The first message in a short series on Psalm 8, inspired by Clay Crosse's rendition of "The Majesty and Glory of Your Name" and Psalm 8 itself! God's creation is wonderful and beautiful--but how God and man is above it all. Why is God mindful of man?

    The Majesty and Glory of Your Name Psalm 8:1 The Majesty and Glory of Your Name Over the next few weeks, we will be studying King David’s Psalm 8. It is one of the Psalms that shows, the title of this short series describes, the “Majesty and Glory” of God. There is a song by ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Apostle Peter Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 1, 2014
     | 10,725 views

    Peter also called Simon; Simon Peter's father's name was John sometimes referred to as Jonas or Jonah. -- We know nothing more about his parents. ~Simon was a very common name. There are at least seven Simons in the Gospel accounts.

    #8~ THE APOSTLE PETER 1-25-14 The New Testament gives a more complete picture of Peter than of any other disciple, with the exception of Paul. ~Peter also called Simon; Simon Peter's father's name was John sometimes referred to as Jonas or Jonah. -- We know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Happy Birthday Herod!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 14, 2016
     | 9,722 views

    Herod had a birthday party, but ended up paying for it instead of receiving. It's a story of unforgiveness, a seductive dance, and a well-intentioned man who by compromise was pulled into grave sin.

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY HEROD! Mk. 6:17-28 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: PLAYPEN 1. A young mother complained to her friend about the difficulties of child rearing, especially the lack of peace and constant pestering by her small children. 2. Her friend smiled and said, "What you need is a playpen to separate ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Do I Do When Someone Sins Against Me?

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Mar 15, 2016
     | 4,780 views

    Sometimes, it is necessary to bring about confrontation, not so that you feel better and are happy, but so that relationships are restored, and sinners are brought back to obedience.

    What do you do when you are hurt by the sinful actions of others? Authors Timothy Lane and Paul Tripp provide us with examples of people who are hurt by the sinful actions of others. As you read these stories, you will perhaps identify some of the feelings of frustration that can arise when others ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Have Come To Bring A Sword Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 2, 2014
     | 11,954 views

    Jesus said that He did not come to earth to bring peace but a sword! If that's true, how can He be the Prince of Peace we celebrate at Christmas time? Does He really intend to divide families or bring reconciliation?

    Review of what we’ve covered so far this Lenten season: Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God Jesus came to bring life Jesus came to fulfill the law and the prophets Today we'll be taking a look at another of the statements Jesus made about why He came to earth. Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Three Faces Of Death

    Contributed by David C. Seabolt on Apr 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,475 views

    This sermon talks about the different types of death that are mentioned in scripture. Physical death, Spritual death and eternal death.

    Three Faces of Death Romans 5:12 Introduction I heard a saying one time as a young boy. Now the source of the individual that I heard this from escapes me. But it was Benjamin Franklin who we get this quote from. I heard it as “The only thing certain in life are death and taxes.” When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “a Woman’s Love” Series

    Contributed by George Yates on Apr 10, 2012
     | 3,732 views

    The whole Christmas story is really a love story with several main characters. Mary loved her husband, her son and God.

    I.The whole Christmas story is really a love story with several main characters. A.I am truly aghast at the fact that the Christmas story is being total forgotten this year. 1.There was a time when NBC showed Amal and the Night Visitors every year on TV. a.It was a tradition. b.Today the TV ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Love First

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 10, 2012
     | 3,516 views

    We see real love in Jesus as he gave up his life for us.

    Love First Jan 8, 2012 Intro: Let’s start with a little exercise: I want you to think of a fictional character that is widely admired. I’ll give you a bit of a start – I looked online for some lists of famous fictional characters and came up with some names: Batman, James ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Roaring Like A Loin

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 11, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,341 views

    Verse upon verse study from the book of Revelation. Three saved and one delivered from addictions.

    Roaring Like A Loin Revelation 11:1-19NKJ  Then I was given a reed like a measuring rod. And the angel stood, saying, “Rise and measure the temple of God, the altar, and those who worship there. 2 But leave out the court which is outside the temple, and do not measure it, for it has ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Getting Thrown Out Of The Party

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 18, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,492 views

    The devil gets thrown out of the party. The Saints of God win! Verse upon verse teaching.

    Getting Thrown Out of the Party Revelation 12:1-17NKJ Now a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a garland of twelve stars. 2 Then being with child, she cried out in labor and in pain to give birth. 3 And ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Generosity In Giving Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 19, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 36,115 views

    People who believe that the whole earth & every thing in it belongs to their Lord (Ps. 24:1) readily recognize that the resources of their own lives, which, no matter how hard they toiled and how judiciously they spent, were utterly dependent on God's gra

    Proverbs 11:24–26 GENEROSITY IN GIVING [2 Kings 4:1–7] Proverbs offers practical instructions on the use of money, although sometimes it's advice we would rather not hear. It is more comfortable to continue in our habits than to learn how to use money more wisely. Money is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist