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  • josh foster avatar

    Power And Responsibility Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 18, 2014
     | 7,121 views

    How does God want to change the “landscape” of your life? ?) How are you handling the blessings of added authority and/or privilege? Do you approach your current station in life with a purpose of integrity and a sense of stewardship?

    God in the Ebb & Flow of Life: Power & Responsibility Scripture Text: Genesis 41.37-57 INTRODUCTION It was a day like no-other… A day in-which the circumstances of a man changed about-as-dramatically as-ever they could! As we’ve followed Joseph’s life, …we’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Being Blessed By God Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 22, 2013
     | 12,632 views

    How does God bless us? An understanding of Psalm 1

    June 26, 2013 Psalm 1:1-6 1 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; 2 but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. 3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living With A Difficult Boss Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 28, 2013
     | 5,079 views

    We are to live out the Gospel even with people who make it difficult.

    Living With A Difficult Boss Text: 1 Peter 2:18-25 Introduction 1. Illustration: Rick Warren ("Purpose Driven") accurately observes: "We can measure our servant’s heart by how we respond when others treat us like servants. How do you react when you’re taken for granted, bossed around, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Ministry Of Mercy Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 7, 2013
    based on 10 ratings
     | 46,769 views

    A sermon examining the importance of extending mercy to others.

    A MINISTRY OF MERCY Matthew 9:9-13 When Jesus began His earthly ministry, He traveled the region of Galilee and began to call certain men to “follow Him” and to be His Disciples. The first four men that Jesus invited to follow Him were fishermen. Matthew tells us that Jesus was walking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Revealed (1) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 28, 2013
     | 5,956 views

    There is no other name in heaven or on earth that is more loved, more revered or more controversial than Jesus. This three-part sermon series answers the question, "Who is Jesus?" by examining three descriptions of Jesus given in Revelation.

    Jesus Revealed: Part 1 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/10/2012 Jesus. There is no other name in heaven or on earth that is more loved, more revered or more controversial than Jesus. At first glance, Jesus’ résumé is rather simple. He never traveled more than a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Three Is Better Than One

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 8, 2013
     | 8,182 views

    Teamwork

    THREE IS BETTER THAN ONE (2 CORINTHIANS 8:16-24) Contemporary research showed a profound connection between giving, altruism and happiness. For example, a new study showed that executives who gave their bonuses away to help others returned greater happiness scores than those who kept the extra ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    My Lord & My God!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 9, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,344 views

    What is our purpose? What are we trying to do? When we come together to worship, who are we worshiping? Why do we believe what we believe? Who is our Lord – our Guide? To whom or what do we show our loyalty?

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK Who are we as a congregation? What is our purpose? What are we trying to do? When we come together to worship, who are we worshiping? Why do we believe what we believe? Who is our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Pronounces Woes

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 5, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,512 views

    Jesus teaches us that woes serve as warnings about finding ultimate satisfaction with present pleasures.

    Scripture Last week we began studying Jesus’ “Sermon on the Plain” that is recorded for us in the Gospel of Luke 6:20-49. Jesus’ sermon was about the kingdom of God. He drew a contrast between two ways of life. He explained the difference between those who belong to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Most Men Hate Going To Church

    Contributed by Anthony Ramdass on Oct 12, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,182 views

    A sermon inspired by the book "Why Men Hate Going To Church" by David Murrow.

    "WHY MOST MEN HATE GOING TO CHURCH" INTRODUCTION This week I read two books that deal with a major and troubling issue with Christianity as a whole, even affecting the church, and that issue is that Christianity is pretty much the only major religion where there are more women worshippers than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Circle Cycle

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 22, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,211 views

    We continue to see the same spiritual scenery. We continue to fall into the same traps and trip over the same obstacles. We find ourselves rounded out. In a cycle of circling. Why? And more importantly how do we line out?

    The Circle Cycle I had witnessed it then in the lives of countless young people as I crisscrossed the nation and now after 6 years of working with our incredible congregation that God has and continues to gather is that so many of us, even after sitting in powerful worship services, hearing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Is Not Far Away.

    Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 28, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 21,469 views

    God is not far away, He is nearer than you think, just reach out and touch Him as He passes by. He is never too busy to hear you when you call, so just call out to Him, He is ready to help you.

    First Church of God in Harvey Sunday Morning – February 19th, 2012 Let us pray Welcome…… Today is the third Sunday of Black History Month, and I believe we all can say we have been blessed. Have you been blessed? Has God been good to you? Can you praise God despite how ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Family Photo

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 2, 2013
     | 4,965 views

    Family portraits are wonderful. But they can also be deceiving as many families are far from the happy group pictured. Acts 2:42-47 is a family portrait that portrays the early church when they were a happy group. What can we learn?

    “Connected: A Family Portrait” Dt. 4:5-14; Acts 2:42-47 Family portraits are wonderful. We cherish seeing loved ones all connected together, providing a picture that will produce memories for the ages. But family portraits can also be deceiving. Many families are far from the happy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Larry Turner avatar

    The Secure Gate Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 25, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,896 views

    In a world where gates gives us a false sense of security, there is only one secure gate.

    We love gates. We boast about living in gated communities. We have gates leading into our fenced yards to keep in what’s ours and to keep what we don’t want in our area. We have locks to reinforce our security with our gates. We feel secure with our gates. But most of us have fences ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    From Death To Life Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 17, 2015
     | 5,796 views

    THIS IS THE SECOND OF A TWO-PART SERMON ON PAUL'S TEACHING ON SANCTIFICATION. HE USES BAPTISM TO TEACH THAT AS CHRISTIANS WE ARE NO LONGER UNDER THE DOMINION OF SIN BECAUSE WE UNITE WITH CHRIST, NOT JUST IDENTIFY WITH HIM, IN HIS DEATH, THROUGH BAPTISM.

    FROM DEATH TO LIFE WE NEED TO REMEMBER AS WE START TODAY, THAT THE BOOK OF ROMANS IS A LETTER THAT ORIGINALLY HAD NO CHAPTER OR VERSE BREAKS. WHEN WE GET TO THE END OF CHAPTER FIVE, IT DOES NOT MEAN WE’VE REACHED THE END OF PAULS THOUGHT ON THIS ISSUE. LISTEN WHEN I READ THE LAST TWO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Heart Speaks Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Oct 7, 2015
     | 3,983 views

    This sermon as part of a series on the ten commandment points out that the key to the third commandment is the heart

    The heart speaks 7 “You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name. Names are important. What did the guy who got scratched by a cat get called. That’s right Claude!!! Names are important – Johny Cash used to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed