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  • John Hamby avatar

    The Search For Meaning Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 8, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,598 views

    Principally and introduction to the study and the exposition of first eleven verses

    A study of the Book of Ecclesiastes Finding Satisfaction In Life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Are The Nine?

    Contributed by James May on Mar 8, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 26,222 views

    10 lepers were healed but only one returned. Are we part of the nine, or are we the One? Those who truly worship and serve the Lord are few in number compared to the many who are blessed.

    Where Are the Nine? Sunday, March 8, 2015 By Rev. James May The time was drawing near for Jesus to pay the price of our sin upon the cross. Yet even in his last days upon the earth, Jesus never lost purpose in everything that he did. His mind was never so preoccupied with the things that he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Bringing Them To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 18, 2015
     | 6,765 views

    Your story and God's power are a dynamic force.

    Bringing Them To Jesus Text: John 4:27-42 Introduction 1. Illustration: There is a legend, which recounts the return of Jesus to glory after His time on earth. Even in heaven He bore the marks of His earthly pilgrimage with its cruel cross and shameful death. The angel Gabriel approached Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Countering The Critics Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 19, 2015
     | 8,648 views

    Whenever you attempt to do anything great for the glory of God, expect opposition. So when it comes, pray, proceed with the work, and protect yourself as much as possible.

    This last fall (September 19, 2014) when Apple introduced its iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, a group of workers from Teardown.com lined up at 5 a.m. at various stores in Austin to buy the devises. Then they returned to the company's offices, where engineers began disassembling the new products. One of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Death Of Fear Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 5, 2015
    based on 11 ratings
     | 45,412 views

    When I was 5 my grandfather died. As I stood by the graveside at the cemetery, my mother said I looked down into the grave and then turned to her and asked "How's Grandpa ever going to get out of there?"

    OPEN: I’d like us to start out with a couple of powerful Resurrection Songs from the past. Join me as we sing: “I know, I know, that Jesus liveth, and on earth and again shall stand I know, I know that life He giveth, that grace and power are in His hand.” “I serve a risen ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Wise And The Otherwise Series

    Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,013 views

    "For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

    Christianity For Dummies: The Wise and The Otherwise James 3:13-18 I. Introduction A. Have you ever stopped to consider some of the profound questions in the Bible? Pontius Pilate - "What is truth?" Jesus - "Who do men say that I the Son of Man am?" God to Solomon in a dream - "What do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Jesus Part 4 - The Empty Jar Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 12, 2015
     | 5,379 views

    Part 4 focuses non-biblical sources of Jesus' existence and why we need Him in our lives!

    Why Jesus – Part 4 An Empty Jar Scriptures: Revelations 20:14-15; 21:3-4; Psalm 23 Introduction: This morning my message is part four of my series “Why Jesus.” In parts one through three, I reviewed prophecies pertaining to the Messiah that only Jesus fulfilled. I shared ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Rapture Question

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 17, 2015
     | 6,077 views

    7 PROOFS OF THE RAPTURE BEFORE THE TRIBULATION

    7 PROOFS OF THE RAPTURE BEFORE THE TRIBULATION Proof 1 In 2 Thess. 2:1-12 we have a clear proof that the church and O.T. saints will be raptured before the day of the Lord, that is before the second advent,(2nd coming), and before the Revelation of the Antichrist, before Daniel's 70th week, ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Assurance Of Eternal Life Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 17, 2015
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,818 views

    Can we be sure of our eternal life? A proper understanding of Eternal Security comes from a proper understanding of Salvation and of how we receive it and Who maintains it.

    The Assurance of Eternal Life Series – The Creed 1 John 5:11-13 John 5:24 - "I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life. Intro Slide Last week we began a new series called The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Would Jesus Say To The Gay Community

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 26, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,818 views

    What Would Jesus Say to the Gay Community “Please Read “ALL” of This Sermon Before Forming a Judgement”

    What Would Jesus Say to the Gay Community “Please Read “ALL” of This Sermon Before Forming a Judgement” Romans 1:26-27 For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: 27 And likewise ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Forgiving Family Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 1, 2015
     | 8,337 views

    Mostly a marriage sermon on the 5 phases of forgiveness and reconciliation (Material adapted from Dr. Paul Coleman's book, The Forgiving Marriage) This was preached over 2 Sunday's so it has two HoHum's and WBTU's.

    HoHum: Gerald Lebowitz tells this story- On the way home one night, I spotted some fresh cut roses outside a florist’s shop. After selecting a dozen and entering the shop, I was greeted by a young saleswoman. “Are these for your wife, sir? she asked. “Yes,” I said. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Longing For Belonging

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 6, 2015
     | 8,082 views

    Why am I here? Where do I fit in? What is life all about? Who cares about me? Ultimately, we find these answers in the one who created us. God wants each of us to find a place of belonging in His family.

    Longing for Belonging Philippians 3:17 - 21 17 Join with others in following my example, brothers, and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you. 18 For, as I have often told you before and now say again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Our Infinitely Great God Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 11, 2015
     | 6,361 views

    This the second in a series on the attributes of God focusing on self existence and eternity

    Knowing God Series #2 “Our Infinitely Great God” Introduction Proverbs clearly declares that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. If you want more wisdom and understanding you MUST give attention to knowing God. Just like ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Our Infinitely Pure God Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 11, 2015
     | 3,965 views

    Sixth in a series on the attributes of God focusing on God's purity and holiness.

    Knowing God Series #6 “Our infinitely Pure God” Introduction After a brief study of the “Fear of the Lord” which has to do with a proper knowledge of God I felt led to follow up with a series on knowing God better. Proverbs teaches the fear of the Lord is the beginning of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Commandment One Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 1, 2017
     | 6,377 views

    Teaching who the one true God is

    10 Commandments- No Other God’s CCCAG (May 21st, 2017) Scripture- Exodus 20:1-3 About 20 years ago I was working a paramedic shift when we got called for a 14-year-old girl having an unknown medical problem in a local gas station. We responded over there and found that the medical problem was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God