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  • Andy Grossman avatar

    "The Devoted Life"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 10, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 24,881 views

    Four Things the Bible says we should be devoted to

    “The Devoted Life” September 12, 2010 “Now devote your heart and soul to seeking the LORD your God.” 1 Chronicles 22:19 Lance Armstrong is a phenomenal cyclist who has won the Tour De France for a record seven consecutive times, and that was after having survived ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Family Matters I: Honoring God In Our Relationships Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,393 views

    The more the church knows how to please the Lord in all our relationships, the better we will be able to help one another (and others) grow closer to God. [INCLUDES MESSAGE FROM ROBIN OPPERMAN]

    Family Matters: Honoring God in our Relationships Ephesians 5:21-33 Intro: In Ephesians 5:8&10 Paul says, “Live as children of light” and “Find out what pleases the Lord.” Well, one thing that pleases the Lord is when His people love one another and honor one another. People who belong to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "At The Christian’s Core”

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 18, 2009
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     | 3,072 views

    Looks at holiness as the core of the Christian

    “At the Christian’s Core” August 17, 2008 Colossians 3:1-14 “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Stewardship Of A "Patchless” Life Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 3, 2010
    based on 66 ratings
     | 19,145 views

    The Pharisees lived by a "patches" theology - if they could patch over the sin in their lives, the hole didn’t exist anymore. But Christians are not called to patch our old way of life. Do you know what we’re to do instead?

    OPEN: I’ve noticed over the years that kids love jokes that are plays on words. For example, when I was a kid (now I never did this myself, you understand), but I’ve known kids who would call a neighbor and ask: “Is your refrigerator running?” (pause). When the person on the other end of the line ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Gift Goes On

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 4, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,251 views

    Since we are adopted we have a responsibility to promote adoption.

    “The Gift Goes On” Several years ago the Kalamazoo Public Schools made the national news with the announcement of The Kalamazoo Promise. As you may know, some generous anonymous donors gifted large sums of money to establish a fund that would provide students educated in the Kalamazoo Public ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Descriptive Greeting Continued - Called By The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Oct 12, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,367 views

    Those who are called by God

    Intro: 1. In the U.S. alone, a total of over 5 billion greeting cards are produced. Over $150 million are spent on postage to mail them. The smallest greeting card ever sent was to the Prince of Wales written on a grain of rice! 2. We continue with Judes Descriptive Greeting, last week we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dont Let Your Fire Go Out

    Contributed by K. Simms on Nov 5, 2010
    based on 44 ratings
     | 67,182 views

    What do you do to keep the embers in the House of God buring?

    Don’t Let Your Fire Go Out Leviticus 6:9-13 In a little town unknown to many there was a small church. One night smoke and flames consumed this little church. People from all over town stood in the streets and watched the church as it burned. The local preacher drove up and noticed several people ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Call To Real Christian Community Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 16, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,859 views

    Christianity is meant to be lived out in community. We really need each other. This is true for Christians and non-Christians. God has created us both for relationship.

    A. Repeat after me…“We are the church of Christ…We love God…We love God’s Word…We love each other…our mission is to make…and mature disciples of Jesus…to the glory of God.” B. The story is told of a farm boy who accidentally overturned his wagonload of hay on the road. 1. His neighbor came over ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Raising Christlike Children Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Sep 18, 2009
     | 3,115 views

    This sermon is part 2 in a series. It looks at intimacy between parents and developing a whole family that serves like Christ serves us.

    Raising Christlike Children part 2 This is part 2 in a series on Raising Christlike Children. Last week I touched on the idea that some parents say, “Hold it, Stop the train. I want to get off. My parents weren’t educated, but they just loved us, and we turned out all right. So why make such a big ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Simeon's Song

    Contributed by Nathan Began on Apr 24, 2010
     | 5,823 views

    Sermon for Christmas time describing what it would have been like for Simeon.

    Luke 2:21-40 How many here remember as a kid waiting most of the year to get what you got for Christmas? I grew up in a family that worked hard for what they had. And if I wanted something big I either worked hard for it or waited till Christmas. Growing up this way taught me a lot about how real ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Cage Of Death Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 9, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,430 views

    We all want to live life to the fullest, yet we seem to be held back. What cages us in? What locks us down? What fences us in? It is a fight to get out, but victory is possible!

    Ultimate Cage Fighting Pt. 2 – The Cage of Death I. Introduction In cage fighting, some opponents are more dangerous and more of a challenge than others. Usually the fighter who has a more varied bag of skills is the most difficult to face. Some fighters are very skilled at striking, but are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Rules We Play By

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 2, 2009
     | 2,515 views

    In all we do and say, we point the way to Jesus Christ.

    Title: The Rules We Play By Text: Acts 4:1-12 Thesis: In all we do and say, we point the way to Jesus Christ. Introduction: Most games have rules that players play by. However, sometimes, as has been my experience with playing with our grandchildren, players sometimes change the rules or make ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Standing Strong In The Face Of Worldliness Series

    Contributed by Michael Carbaugh on May 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,421 views

    It does not take long for Daniel’s faith to be tested in Babylon, that test deals with the area of worldliness, the test to just fit in.

    Standing strong in the midst of Worldliness Dan 1:5-8 One the final night of Jesus’ life, Jesus prayed while he walked on the way to the Garden of Gethsemane the words found in John 17. His heart heavy with the events that he knew were coming, He paused to pray for us. Verse 20 makes it clear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Wright avatar

    "Speaking Evil Of Others” Vs. "Righteous Judgment” Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,903 views

    James warns against speaking evil against a brother in Christ and teaches that when one is guilty, then they also become guilty of judging the law.

    INTRODUCTION #22 1. Open your bibles to James 4:11&12. 2. In James 4:11 the command “do not speak evil of one another, brethren” is a continuation of warnings spoken of in James 4:1&2 where James warned against the “wars and fighting’s” going on among members of the church due to selfish and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Goodwill Toward Us

    Contributed by David Mcallan on Jun 26, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,949 views

    God’s goodwill to us is not because of our worthiness or beauty, but because we belong to Jesus Christ. Stay close to Jesus & you will know the constant goodwill of God: the grace & peace from God the Father & the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Intro Q. Are you familiar with the word “capricious” - The Greek gods in the days of the Ephesian Church were known to be capricious - Dictionary definition = “subject to sudden changes in behaviour, mood or opinion, often for no good reason”. - You never knew where you stood ---------------- - In ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational