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  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Who Do You Belong To? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 16, 2010
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     | 9,261 views

    Often times we think of our society today as so different from Bible times. But it may surprise you that the things facing the Corinthians are much the same as today, and so is God's grace!

    1st Corinthians was written in A.D. 56 from Ephesus at the close of Paul's 3 year residence there (Acts 20:31, 1 Corinthians 16:5-8). Paul's relationship with the Corinthian church is in Acts 18:1-18. He met Aquila and Priscilla there and taught in a house next door to the synagogue for 18 months. ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Clap You Hands Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 20, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,857 views

    God’s children are to sometimes worship Him with great enthusiasm and outward joy, to clap their hands to the Lord. And sometimes that worship is about Who God is; sometimes it is about what He has done or is doing. But sometimes it is about what He will

    Clap You Hands (Psalm 47) 1. When a brand new believer, in 1974, my friend loaned his LP Album by Messianic Jewish group "Lamb." When I married Marylu in 1980, I married into Lamb albums. 2. One of the songs was titled, "Clap Your Hands, All Ye People," and was a paraphrase of Psalm 47. Preparing ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Designed For Discipleship Series

    Contributed by James E. Parks on Oct 4, 2010
     | 7,274 views

    This message outlines our discipleship process and encourages people to commit to discipleship.

    This past Wednesday I got to experience something I never have before. The kids were out of school, so I made arrangements for Jamison and I to grab some lunch to-go from the grocery store. We drove out towards Wellman and pulled into a field. We ate lunch there with a few others and then ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    When Heaven Celebrates Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,404 views

    Heaven celebrates the salvation of even one sinner. Let us understand the heart of God for the lost, treasure every person and experience the joy of reaching the lost for Christ.

    [Read Luke 15:1-10] In Luke 15, Jesus tells 3 stories. * Each story speaks of something lost and then found. A lost sheep. A lost coin. And a lost son. * And at the end of each one, Jesus describes a party, a celebration. * The shepherd throws the party for the lost-now-found sheep. * The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Pictures Of The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Feb 27, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,606 views

    Illustrations and Metaphors for the Kingdom - so we can get a handle on what it is.

    Introduction A pastor, known for his lengthy sermons, noticed a man get up and leave during the middle of his message. The man returned just before the conclusion of the service. Afterwards the pastor asked the man where he had gone. "I went to get a haircut," was the reply. "But," said the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Don't Pass On The Passover Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,484 views

    Studying the details and the meaning of Passover is quite an undertaking, but three facts seem obvious. Let’s note these facts.

    Don’t Pass on the Passover Exodus 12:1-13 1. One traditional question Jewish children ask their father as part of the Passover dinner is "Ma Nishtana ha lei la haze," "Why is this NIGHT different than any other NIGHT." Dad then recounts the story of the Exodus. 2. Comedian George Burns, who was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Our Purpose And Vision

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 5, 2007
     | 14,191 views

    In order for you to retain everything God has done in your life you must have a passion and a purpose and a vision that will change the course of your life.

    OUR PURPOSE AND VISION Habakkuk 2:2-3 MSG 2And then GOD answered: "Write this. Write what you see. Write it out in big block letters so that it can be read on the run. 3This vision-message is a witness pointing to what’s coming. It aches for the coming--it can hardly wait! And it doesn’t lie. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Is Great, God Is Good, Give Him Thanks! Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,386 views

    God is Great, God is Good, Give HIM Thanks! Making it Personal - Prayer part 4. Prayer is our communication and more importantly our conversation with our Creator and Redeemer. This Thanksgiving Day, we need 1st to give HIM our Thanks.

    God is Great, God is Good, Give HIM Thanks! Making it Personal Prayer of Thanksgiving part 4 Prayer is our communication and more importantly our conversation with our Creator and Redeemer. This Thanksgiving Day, we need to give HIM our First Thanks. The past 3 weeks we have been taking a look ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Child Is This? (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,964 views

    God became a man so that He could die for our sins.

    John’s Gospel has been called the Gospel of Decision. In its pages we are urged to believe the truth about Jesus Christ. “I am a historian, I am not a believer, but I must confess as a historian that this penniless preacher from Nazareth is irrevocably the very center of history. Jesus Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Signs Along The Way: An Urgent Warning Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 5, 2007
     | 3,609 views

    John the Baptist was not out in the wilderness pursuing fame or fortune. He was calling for repentance, a change in life style. Repentance is an about face from sinful behavior to a life that imitates Jesus, that produces "fruit". (Gal. 5) Sadducees and

    In Jesus Holy Name December 9, 2007 Text: Matthew 3:1-12 Advent II - Redeemer “Signs Along The Way: An Urgent Warning” The Advent season places our feet on a journey to the manger in Bethlehem where God the Creator invaded our humanity. John Gugel, in his Advent devotional “Signs Along ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Main Thing Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 20, 2007
     | 2,698 views

    WHAT GOOD DOES MIRACLE 2000 YEARS AGO DO FOR US NOW?

    The Main Thing…. Feast of the Ascension! - May 20, 2007 Eph. 1:15-23 † In the name of our Lord † “Because I have seen your faith in the Lord Jesus and I know your love toward all the saints, 16 I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, 17 that the God of our Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Living A Legacy - A Memorial Day Observance Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 22, 2007
    based on 80 ratings
     | 12,636 views

    This is a Memorial Day Sermon. We will remember 1. Soldiers 2. Christians 3. Our Lord. We conclude by observing the Lord’s Supper in a unique fashion.

    Living A Legacy A Memorial Day Celebration In a Change of Command Ceremony at Fort Riley, KS, on 2 June 2006, LTC Eric Wesley included these words in his speech. [“…allow me to tell you about these men and the families of the men standing in front of you. And I would start by telling you what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Anyone Got A Light?

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 30, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,117 views

    The only way to get out of or avoid the dark is to find a source of light. Where is yours? How reliable is it? How easy is it to find? Once you do, how bright is it? How long and wide is its’ beam?

    ANYONE GOT A LIGHT? Sunday Morning, May 15, 2005 Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRODUCTION: Light Bulb jokes Why joke so much about light bulbs? Why are these jokes so common and why do we keep laughing at them? Let me suggest it is because laughter helps to dissipate the deep, natural fear of the dark ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Special Father's Day - Father Of The Fatherless

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 14, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,720 views

    This MUST READ for Fathers and the Father-LESS. 6/18/06, My first “fatherless” father’s day. Proverbs 4:1 was speaking directly to me… “Young Man, Listen to me as you would your father” Psalm 68:5 says that God is the Father of the fatherless

    A SPECIAL FATHERS DAY by William K. Akehurst This MUST READ for Fathers and the FatherLESS. My calling came from the Word in Proverbs 4:1. From 6/18/06, my first “fatherless” father’s day, with excerpts from the book, ‘God’s promises to Fathers’ by Jack Countryman Proverbs 4:1 was speaking ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Donovan Myers avatar

    Would I Do That?”

    Contributed by Donovan Myers on Jun 15, 2007
     | 2,670 views

    The tremendous commitment of Luke to Paul and the gospel is an example for us to follow.

    Have you ever asked yourself the question, “Would I do that?” Especially after seeing some great act of brave heroism (like a daring rescue). Or maybe some ludicrous spectacle of depravity, done for money (as seen for example on TV shows like Fear Factor, or Jackass). The life of Saint Luke, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed