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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The Triumphal Entry Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 19, 2016
     | 12,985 views

    1) The Faithful Arrival (Mark 11: 1– 7), 2) The Faithless Approval (Mark 11: 8– 10), 3) The Faithful Appraisal (Mark 11:11)

    Carved into a towering cliff in central Afghanistan stood two gigantic statues. Hewn out of the living sandstone rock, they were figures of the Buddha, dominating the Bamiyan Valley which they overlook. The statues stood on the ancient Silk Road, the old trade route which stretched through ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Joshua's Story Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 22, 2016
     | 10,725 views

    Joshua’s Story and life reminds us that success in this life depends on obedience to God’s Word and a desire in your heart to become a God Chaser.

    Opening Video: Joshua and the stones - Video Bluefish.tv Introduction: Over the last few weeks we have been sharing the power of the story! We have been looking at how a person’s life can make a difference in the eternal realm of God. Quote: Stories are powerful. Stories give meaning to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Breaking The Chains That Bind Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 27, 2016
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     | 25,766 views

    We must first recognize the destruction of our lives before we can be delivered. Once we're delivered, Jesus deploys us to live on mission for Him.

    Breaking the Chains that Bind Mark 5:1-20 Rev. Brian Bill May 27-28, 2016 Nate Weaver Testimony – Part 1 My Name is Nate, I’m an unashamed believer in Jesus Christ and I struggle with sin. When I was 16-years-old, my worst nightmare and biggest fear came true. My parents announced ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Promise Of Liberty-5 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 2, 2016
     | 2,818 views

    5 of 6. Peter revealed that a false liberty had been presented to the Church. The true Church yields to true liberty, but Why? We will examine 9 stipulations of true Liberty(God’s liberty)....

    The PROMISE Of LIBERTY-V—2Peter 2:17-22 Attention: Freedom? The Fourth of July was coming up, & the nursery school teacher took the opportunity to tell her class about patriotism. "We live in a great country," she said. "One of the things we should be happy is that, in this country, we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do You Wish To Be Repaid? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 12, 2015
     | 6,394 views

    We are administrators of the grace of God. As followers of the Master, it is anticipated that we will reflect His compassion and generosity toward others.

    “When you give a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbours, lest they also invite you in return and you be repaid. But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed, because they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pastor’s Authority

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 25, 2015
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     | 11,535 views

    Bible truths about pastoral authority.

    THE PASTOR’S AUTHORITY AND THE CHURCH MEMBER’S RESPONSIBILITY THE PASTOR’S AUTHORITY AND THE CHURCH MEMBER’S RESPONSIBILITY There are two things that we desire to cover here. First, we want to reinforce the scriptural authority of the pastorate and warn about the abuse of ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Who Is Responsible For The Needy?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 8, 2014
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     | 9,659 views

    Paul provides guidelines for congregational support for those who are needy and vulnerable.

    “Do not rebuke an older man but encourage him as you would a father, younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, in all purity. “Honor widows who are truly widows. But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show godliness to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If It's Not Broke, Break It!

    Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,956 views

    The tru test of worship is a willingness to give God our very best.

    Verses 1 and 2 constructs a tapestry of sorts to draw the reader into the events that were taking place in the backdrop of setting of the little house in Bethany. For if ancient Jews had hanging in their kitchens calendars, then highlighted in red would be the day of Passover. Passover to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judgement Begins With The House Of God Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 25, 2014
     | 6,452 views

    1) The Need (1 Corinthians 5:1–2a), 2) The Method (1 Corinthians 5:2b–5), and 3) The Reason (1 Corinthians 5:6–8) that the discipline should be imposed.

    One of the common themes in modern news reporting is the "failure to act" story. Reporters mention attacks in places like Bagdad and Syria and how forces have failed to act to repel ISIS. We see how we must root out domestic forms of terrorism or face domestic terrorist attacks like the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Jabez Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 28, 2014
     | 19,403 views

    As I explored our two line story today – which is a short message with a big idea - I paid attention to the meaning of Jabez’s name which to me became important to get a little background on this man’s life. So let’s look for a moment at the meaning of his name.

    Series: Unsung Heroes Sermon: Jabez Scripture Text: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10: 9Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, “I gave birth to him in pain.” 10Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Perfect Work: In Progress Series

    Contributed by Rob Ketterling on Nov 24, 2014
     | 5,485 views

    God is continually maturing us in our walk!

    Perfect Work: In Progress, by Pastor Rob Ketterling Well, it's about that time of year where I start looking at the final couple weeks of the year, and I'm trying to figure out how the year is going to close out; if the rest of the year will be the best of my year, and if I'm going to hit all my ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Battle Lines - Part Two

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,505 views

    If a Christian is weak and ineffective, or victorious and powerful – it's tied to the issue of understanding and wearying the armor.

    “Battle Lines” – Part Two Eph. 6:10-20 OPEN: Here’s my dilemma - I find myself in kind of an awkward place in my teaching schedule. Here it is a couple of weeks before Christmas and I’m still in Ephesians and I’m talking about spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    United With Him Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,500 views

    What was confessed through baptism reflects your understanding of relationship to Christ.

    “What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it? Do you not know that all of us who have been baptised into Christ Jesus were baptised into his death? We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bad Girls Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 17, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,082 views

    A study of chapter 23 verses 1 thrugh 23

    Ezekiel 23: 1 – 23 Bad Girls Part 1 1 The word of the LORD came to me: 2 "Son of man, there were two women, daughters of the same mother. 3 They became prostitutes in Egypt, engaging in prostitution from their youth. In that land their breasts were fondled and their virgin bosoms caressed. 4 The ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Sins Which Must Be Judged Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 21, 2010
     | 4,267 views

    Believers are responsible before God to judge sin in their lives, dealing swiftly with evil so that they can serve unhindered.

    MARK 7:20-23 SINS WHICH MUST BE JUDGED “Jesus said, ‘What comes out of a person is what defiles him. For from within, out of the heart of man, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, coveting, wickedness, deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride, foolishness. All these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist