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  • Perry Greene avatar

    Shaking Things Up Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 22, 2015
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     | 6,180 views

    Salt is a symbol of permanence as well as a reminder of purity, preservation, health and even destruction. These are things that we are called to be and do as followers of the Leader.

    1. Chick-Fil-A Mission Several months ago Chick-fil-A's founder, Truett Cathy, made people upset when he claimed: "I think we are inviting God's judgment on our nation when we shake our fist at him and say, 'We know better than you as to what constitutes a marriage.'" And said that his company was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Simple Leadership: Elders Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 28, 2015
     | 5,144 views

    The New Testament pattern for church leadership is not personnel committees, democracy, influential families in the church, or hierarchies. It is simply a group of men known as elders who study and seek to follow God’s Word.

    Simple Leadership: Elders ( I Timothy 5:17-25) 1. We usually think of authority issues when it comes to parents and teens. 2. One teen recently blogged, “Today, my mom screeched at me about my pillowcase being dirty and finished off one long rant with an irate "Who raised you to be such a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    What Is A Spiritual Journey: Apotheosis, Realizing Our True Identity Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 5, 2021
     | 1,937 views

    Every morning before shuffling out the back door, the old man told the cook to keep the frying pan hot. Tonight he was going to bring that elusive fish home for supper.

    "Every morning before shuffling out the back door, the old man told the cook to keep the frying pan hot. Tonight he was going to bring that elusive fish home for supper. All day he would sit on the same battered lawn chair, under the same Florida sun, next to the same fishing hole, holding the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Abide In Me

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 1, 2021
     | 4,734 views

    Abiding in Jesus is a command that requires an active and obedient response. May we develop and deepen our loving and intimate relationship with God our Father through Christ.

    JESUS DOES NOT WANT TO BE A PART OF YOUR LIFE! JESUS REQUIRES THAT HE IS TO BE LORD OF ALL AREAS OF OUR LIFE! EVERYTHING! NO DIVIDED LOYALTIES NOR WILL HE ALLOW ANY OTHER GODS BEFORE HIM. HE MUST BE THE CENTER OF FOCUS. THIS IS THE GREAT TRAGEDY OF GENESIS 3:9, “BUT THE LORD GOD CALLED TO THE MAN, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Ties That Bind The Born-Again Believer

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 4, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,070 views

    The strongest foothold that the enemy can use to ensnare and bind a person is made up of the three-fold cord of worry, depression, and stress.

    These three emotions are the most effective weapons used by the enemy to immobilize and disarm the Born-Again Christian in every area of their life. WORRY Worry is an emotional response that triggers a physiological reaction. It is self-torment and a symptom of fear that lingers long after a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Peace And Hope And Is Everything Really Under Control? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 8, 2021
     | 2,057 views

    Peace is a sham without justice, mercy and love.

    Sixth Sunday of Easter Jesus says “peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.” That is His gift of love to us. The Gospel message suggests that I ask you: “how many of you love Jesus?” Please raise your hands. [wait for show of hands] Good, because in the end that means “how many of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Pain Of Purposelessness? Trust?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 2, 2021
     | 1,933 views

    Few people will acknowledge they have no idea what their Divine Purpose is? How can you accomplish what you do not know? Will Jesus find faith when He returns?

    THE PAIN OF PURPOSELESSNESS? Vs TRUST? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 18:8 I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? ARE YOU GOING TO QUIT ALSO? WILL WE KEEP OUR PURPOSE AND GOD’S PLAN WHEN ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Mothering Sunday (With Ref To Covid)

    Contributed by Ian Bullock on Mar 11, 2021
     | 4,144 views

    How we consider the true meaning of Mothering Sunday through examples in Film, and the mothering qualities that we find inherent in everyone, and are we willing to use them?

    In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen Today as we gather we celebrate the mid-point of our Lenten journey, with a little refreshment, in Latin this is known as Laetare Sunday, but here in the UK we more popularly know it as Mothering Sunday. On any normal given year this day is ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Armor We Wear Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 23, 2021
     | 2,611 views

    Based on Eph. 6:14-18 - Helps hearers understand the armor of God & its use.

    “THE ARMOR WE WEAR” Eph. 6:14-18 FBCF – 8/22/21 Jon Daniels INTRO - I'd like to begin this sermon by reading a prayer: “The dragon was enraged at the woman & went off to wage war against the rest of her offspring—those who keep God’s commands & hold fast their testimony about Jesus.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Five Reasons For Loyalty In A Hostile World Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014
     | 5,974 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Five Reasons for Loyalty in a Hostile World

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Five Reasons for Loyalty in a Hostile World Luke 12:1-12 I want to first start with the definition of hypocrisy. “Hypocrite” was used in Greek society to describe an actor who gave performances to make money. It means acting like someone who you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Five Reasons For Loyalty In A Hostile World

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,740 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Five Reasons for Loyalty in a Hostile World

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Five Reasons for Loyalty in a Hostile World Luke 12:1-12 I want to first start with the definition of hypocrisy. “Hypocrite” was used in Greek society to describe an actor who gave performances to make money. It means acting like someone who you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    We Are Family

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 28, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,281 views

    What it means to be the Family of God (the church)

    We are Family Ephesians 2:13-22 February 2, 2014 Ron’s story is a great story about his healing. Many of you will remember this event and many of you most likely prayed for Ron and helped his family. But the story about the church is what I want to focus on. At the end of the interview, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “a Committed Christian Gives Allegiance To God’s Word” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 13, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,432 views

    A committed Christian seeks to apply God's Word to his daily life.

    In any bookstore you will find a number of books which tell you how to invest your money. Really, investing your money in buying these books is what makes the authors rich. But there are two questions we must ask about such books: First, is it reliable? Second, is it useful for me? The problem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    How Can Prayer Be A Witnessing Tool? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 29, 2013
     | 3,865 views

    Everyone believes in prayer in a crisis and that's an opportunity for us to point them to God.

    AN OPEN DOOR: Everyone believes in prayer in a crisis. - Jonah 1:6 – “The captain went to him and said, ‘How can you sleep? Get up and call on your god!’” - In the section, notice two things: a. It’s the captain that asks Jonah to pray. - Now, there’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Second Chances, Scars And Spiritual Transformation Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 9, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,243 views

    God's great desire is not to bring judgment to people but for people to repent. God's great desires if for believers and non-believers alike to turn to Him.

    Intro: In this third chapter of Jonah we see God’s great desire for people to turn toward Him. It doesn’t matter the depth of their sin or the degree of their violence. What we discover in this chapter of Jonah is what John R Stott said, “The Gospel is good news of mercy to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist