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  • Michael Stark avatar

    Our Great Purpose Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 30, 2011
     | 5,036 views

    Exploring the principles of serving one another in the assembly with the gifts God has provided.

    “Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy. For one who speaks in a tongue speaks not to men but to God; for no one understands him, but he utters mysteries in the Spirit. On the other hand, the one who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Longer Orphans

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 16, 2010
     | 11,468 views

    From the moment the Holy Spirit regenrates and indwells the believer, he or she will never for a moment be speparated from Jesus forever.

    “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. 16 “I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever; 17 that is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it does not see Him or know Him, but you know Him because He abides ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Christmas And The Day Of The Lord

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 19, 2010
     | 5,877 views

    Christmas condemns all who have rejected Christ, but it offers hope should such people turn in faith to the Son of God.

    “Behold, the day is coming, burning like an oven, when all the arrogant and all evildoers will be stubble. The day that is coming shall set them ablaze, says the Lord of hosts, so that it will leave them neither root nor branch. But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Faith Test

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 7, 2011
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     | 4,398 views

    Living faith is revealed in the decisions we make – not in the words we say.

    OPEN: How many people here would say that you enjoy taking tests? If you go back to your good 'ole school days -- how many people actually looked forward to the day when the test was taking place? OK, let's see a raise of hands of people who would say you are way on the other side of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Draw Near - Part Three

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 12, 2011
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     | 3,847 views

    Draw Near – Whatever It Takes

    OPEN: Today I wanted to focus one more time on the topic of drawing near to God. In James we were told: "Come near to God and he will come near to you." This morning we are going to be looking at a woman who has a desperate faith. She was determined to get to Jesus not matter what it took. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Grasping The Past To Gain The Future Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2012
     | 5,905 views

    How to deal with the past in order to be emotionally healthy.

    Grasping the Past to Gain the Future Series: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Brad Bailey – January 29, 2012 Intro We’re continuing in our series entitled Emotionally Healthy Spirituality in which we began grasping how the Titanic can reflect the nature of our lives… great ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ And The Commandments Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 2, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,928 views

    The commandments are meant to crush us...and then draw us to Christ.

    Christ and the Commandments Mark 10:17-23 Rev. Brian Bill 9/2/12 I heard about a guy who bought a new refrigerator and didn’t know what to do with his old one so he put it in his front yard with a sign that said, “Free to good home. You want it – you take it.” For three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Boast Of His Image Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 23, 2012
     | 5,604 views

    Are you boasting about Jesus and His image – are others looking at you imitating Jesus and boasting about your faith, love and spiritual maturity? Paul did of the Thessalonians! Are there those in our community boasting about our perseverance as a Church

    Series: Imitators 2 Thessalonians was written shortly after the first letter was delivered. Most likely the deliverer of the first letter noted some serious misunderstandings of The Coming of the Lord and end times beliefs which needed to be addressed. Paul writes this letter quickly upon hearing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Zechariah's Christmas Chorus Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 4, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 29,149 views

    We can't help but sing when we see God's plan of salvation.

    Zechariah’s Christmas Chorus Rev. Brian Bill Luke 1:67-79 12/4/11 [Play a few notes and lyrics from popular Christmas Carols and have people guess the song] We’re kicking off a seasonal sermon series today by focusing on the very first Christmas carols. The tradition of singing at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mary's Music Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 11, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 21,846 views

    When we are humble the Holy One can use us.

    Mary’s Music Luke 1:46-55 Rev. Brian Bill 12/11/11 I had the joy on Friday of being one of the chaperones for some of the junior highers at Pontiac Christian School while they rang bells for the Salvation Army at County Market. Joy is the right word because for 2 ½ hours this group of girls, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cost Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 12, 2011
     | 4,739 views

    Scripture tells us that "everyone who wants to live a godly life will be persecuted." Jesus tells us that there is a blessing in the persecution. How can that possibly be? Includes a Communion Service.

    The Cost of the Cross - Matthew 5:10-12 - September 21, 2011 Series: Kingdom Life - A World Turned Upside Down #8 300,000. Folks, right now that’s nothing but a number to you. And as a number it does not convey any particular significance whatsoever. For that number to have any ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Finishing Strong

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on May 18, 2013
     | 14,917 views

    A sermon on what it means to Finish Strong in our Christian walk, and why so many Christians fail at it.

    If you have your Bibles with you and want to open up to 2 Timothy 4:6. It is a short couple of verses today. As you know, we have been going through the core values of worship, discipleship, outreach, and community. As I mentioned the last few weeks, we are winding down on those core values ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Myth: If I Am Spiritual Enough, Life Will Be Easier Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 24, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,570 views

    Debunking the myth, if I am spiritual enough, life will be easier.

    MYTH: If I am Spiritual Enough, Life will be Easier Series: Myths: Exposing the False Beliefs that Bind Us Brad Bailey - April 7, 2013 Intro: Examples of famous myths that have brought negative consequences. Myths untruth... a fable... an idea that develops over time but is actually not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is The Life Being Offered.

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 3, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,440 views

    This sermon looks at where is Jesus leading us when He invites us to come follow Him.

    What Is This Life That Is Being Offered. John 1:1-9 (NIV) 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Heart Of Generous Builders Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 4, 2013
     | 16,296 views

    God's call to invest generously in the Kingdom.

    The Heart of Generous Builders Series: The Generosity that Builds a Future June 2, 2013 - Brad Bailey INTRO: All of us want to build something with our lives...to invest in that which has a lasting nature. One of those opportunities came with the planting and establishing of this church on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational