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  • Bradley White-Findeisen avatar

    No Substitute For Water

    Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Mar 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,068 views

    The Living Water Jesus offers

    Water is absolutely essential to the human body’s survival. A person can live for about a month without food, but only about a week without water. Water dissolves more substances than any other liquid. Wherever it travels, water carries chemicals, minerals, and nutrients with it. 1. Water ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Why Care Series

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Oct 1, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,845 views

    God’s people build community as they show their care for others.

    Title: Who Cares? Text: 1 Peter 4:9-10; 1 Thessalonians 5:15; John 4:9-14; Philippians 2:25-30 Truth: God’s people build community as they show their care for others. Aim: To encourage showing care for others. Life Question: How can I help build a caring community? INTRODUCTION Robert ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Working For The Faith Skylight Company Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
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     | 17,651 views

    There are hurting people living in spiritual darkness. In order to work for the Faith Skylight Company you've got to care enough for them that you'll do everything you can to let the light of Jesus fill their darkness.

    INTRODUCTION As we follow Jesus through the Gospel According to Mark we come to one of my favorite miracles in the life of Jesus. It’s the story where four men tear up a roof and lower their paralyzed friend until he’s hanging in front of Jesus. These four friends dug a skylight in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If We Are Going To See The Church Multiply

    Contributed by Mark Engler on Nov 25, 2014
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     | 6,856 views

    If we are going to see the church multiply we must never be lacking in zeal, we must be joyful in hope, and we must not be overcome by evil. The church in America has gotten complacent and lazy, so have we! We must be diligent if we are to improve.

    If We Are Going To See The Church Multiply Romans 12:1-21 Read Rom. 12:1-21 INTRO: Ever since the first of this month when Mike and I went to Dallas, TX for the Right Now Conference I have been convicted. I have been convicted in some ways that I have failed in ministry. But in other ways I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Hope Arises Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 18, 2014
     | 5,813 views

    Today we gather around the event that has influenced human history more than any other…and changed more lives than any other. We gather around the resurrection of Jesus…known as the Christ…which means the anointed one.

    When Hope Arises Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014 – Brad Bailey Intro Today we gather around the event that has influenced human history more than any other…and changed more lives than any other. We gather around the resurrection of Jesus…known as the Christ…which means the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Try The Sweet N Sour Sc[roll] Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 23, 2014
     | 5,256 views

    A study of the book of Revelation chapter 10 verses 1 through 11

    Revelation 10: 1 – 11 Try The Sweet n Sour Sc[roll] 1 I  saw still another mighty angel coming down from heaven, clothed with a cloud. And a rainbow was on his head, his face was like the sun, and his feet like pillars of fire. 2 He had a little book open in his hand. And he set his ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    From Famine To Feasting

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Sep 8, 2014
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     | 11,232 views

    For many Christians, there is a famine for God's Word that can easily affect their ability to face their problems. But it is possible to have spiritual feasting in the insurmountable riches of Christ. Let us learn from these characters from Genesis.

    FROM FAMINE TO FEASTING Text: GENESIS 43:1, 16, 31 Genesis 43: 1 "Now the famine was still severe in the land." Genesis 43: 16 When Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to the steward of his house, “Take these men to my house, slaughter an animal and prepare a meal; they are to eat with ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Beholding The Glory Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 11, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 18,839 views

    Despite the entire Gospel's truth & power, it remained hidden to most. Here the Apostle tells us why the Gospel is hidden to the lost & so clear to the saved.

    2 CORINTHIANS 4:1-6 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] BEHOLDING THE GLORY Any of us who try to serve God in any way often have reasons for being discouraged. The awareness of our human limitations and our imperfections gnaw at our self-confidence. The indifference of people to whom we try to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    When There's A Problem, Address It! Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 15, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,649 views

    This is the last sermon of the series and covers Nehemiah 13. There are at least 4 major problems that Nehemiah had to address after he came back to Jerusalem for a second time.

    Introduction: A. Let’s start with this cartoon. 1. This mother stands at the door of her son’s room, and the room is a mess – toys and clothes are scattered everywhere. a. Have any of you mothers and dads come upon a scene like this? b. It’s an everyday experience for you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Barnabas Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,271 views

    Barnabas our unsung hero of the faith became known as an encourager – he was so good at it - God changed his name from Joseph to Barnabas – which means encourager.

    Unsung Heroes Sermon: Barnabas Scripture Texts: Acts 4:36-37: 36Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means Son of Encouragement), 37sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles’ feet. Acts 9:26-31: 26When he (Paul) came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tesh Njokanma avatar

    A New Beginning In The Hands Of A Loving God

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Sep 23, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 27,262 views

    There is no mistake the hand of God can’t correct, there is no damage the hand of God can’t repair, there is no problem the hand of God can’t solve. The hand of God upon your life will certainly give you a New Beginning.

    Text: Jeremiah 18:1-4 Introduction GOD IS NO ORDINARY POTTER In Jeremiah 18:1-4, God opened Jeremiah’s spiritual eyes to see how we are in the hands of a loving God. Jeremiah got an understanding of what happens to a man or situation when that person or situation is placed in the hands of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sacrifices: Part 6, Vessel Of Honor Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 24, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 35,365 views

    This is the final part of the series and focuses on being a vessel of honor.

    Sacrifices Part 6 Conclusion: You Are A Vessel Of Honor Scriptures: Romans 12:1; 2 Timothy 2:1-21; Jeremiah 2:13 Introduction As I sat working on this message, my mind kept reflecting on my first cousin who died on Friday. My first cousin was younger than me and the last time that I saw him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When God Says No, There Is A Yes

    Contributed by Bartholomew Riggins on Nov 12, 2009
    based on 12 ratings
     | 25,066 views

    This sermon is about Joshua, Jericho, Ai and the Children of Israel

    We greet you this afternoon in the savior’s name, Jesus Christ , praising Him the one who is the head of my life and the head of the of the church and head of this local fellowship. Without Christ we can do nothing….but we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. I invite your ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 18, 2014
     | 7,135 views

    Layered in this story is the fact that forgiveness is a gift offered to us long before we ask for it! Jesus’ completed the redemptive work, by which forgiveness is made possible, on the cross. It remains whether we will accept/receive the gift He secure

    Just Words: Forgiveness Scripture Text: Mark 2.1-12 NOTE: this sermon was preached on the first Sunday of a new year. INTRODUCTION I know that a-lot-of-people really love New Year’s. The kids like New Year’s Eve so-much because they get to stay up way-past their bed-times. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Help Wanted - Slaves Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 29, 2012
     | 7,000 views

    a study of the Gospel of Luke 12: 35 – 48

    Luke 12: 35 – 48 Help Wanted - Slaves 35 “Let your waist be girded and your lamps burning; 36 and you yourselves be like men who wait for their master, when he will return from the wedding, that when he comes and knocks they may open to him immediately. 37 Blessed are those servants ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel