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  • Brien Sims avatar

    Spiritually Gifted Ministry Series

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Sep 19, 2006
     | 3,670 views

    A person’s place in the Body of Christ.

    Every human being desires to feel needed and wanted. Feeling that we need to be in someone’s life or doing a certain job makes us feel important. It gives purpose and meaning to our lives. Sometimes just the fact that others rely on us can keep us going even when we want to quit. You may hate your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Visionary Or Stationary

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Mar 4, 2015
     | 12,157 views

    Are you a visionary person or stationary person?

    VISIONARY OR STATIONARY In 1820 a young girl was born who went blind at only six weeks of age when an unlicensed doctor treated her mild eye infection with a hot mustard home remedy permanently scarred her eyes. As she grew she was determined not to be become bitter because of her condition and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Be A Loser For Christ

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Aug 1, 2010
     | 4,773 views

    Wear the label 'Loser' proudly, when it comes by confessing Jesus and following him as you deny yourself and take up your cross.

    Text: Luke 9:18-24 Theme: Be a Loser for Christ A. By confessing him with your words B. By following him in your life Season: Pentecost 5c -- God's Names Date: June 27, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Be-a-Loser-for-Christ-Luke9_18-24.html Grace and peace to you from ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    You Want Me To Follow You Where?

    Contributed by Anne Benefield on Jan 19, 2009
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     | 7,768 views

    Jesus wants us to follow Him to the places where we need to grow. It won’t be easy, but the reward is great.

    You Want Me to Follow You Where? Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18; John 1:43-51 The Reverend Anne Benefield Geneva Presbyterian Church, January 18, 2009 Introduction: Our scripture lesson today is found in the end of the first chapter of the gospel of John. You may remember that John’s Gospel begins with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Inconceivable Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 6, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,593 views

    How powerful is your faith? A better question: How powerful is WHO you place your faith in?

    Is this logic true…. I believe I am successful – therefore I am successful. I believe I will prevail – therefore I prevail. I believe in God – therefore there is a God. If I believe in something strong enough, does my belief somehow shape the resulting situation, reality, event? We have all seen ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Job, A Different Kind Of Dad!

    Contributed by Pastor Paul E. Davis on Feb 15, 2015
     | 13,097 views

    Leading your family by God's Grace and by a foundation of faith

    Job 1:1-5 (NIV) In the land of Uz there lived a man whose name was Job. This man was blameless and upright; he feared God and shunned evil. 2 He had seven sons and three daughters, 3 and he owned seven thousand sheep, three thousand camels, five hundred yoke of oxen and five hundred donkeys, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Letter To The Sardis Congregation Series

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on May 24, 2015
     | 6,986 views

    Congregational leaders need to keep themselves and their members alive and zealously active by invoking and cooperating with the life-reviving Holy Spirit.

    Verse 1 - In each of the seven letters, Jesus introduces Himself differently to each church congregation. He does this because, in each case, the way He introduces Himself is relevant to the situations of each church congregation and the message they need to heed. Jesus introduces Himself to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Come Rule Again In Our Lives, O Lord Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 23, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,965 views

    A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 63 verses 1 through 19

    Isaiah 63: 1 – 19 Come Rule Again In Our Lives, O Lord 1 Who is this who comes from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah, This One who is glorious in His apparel, traveling in the greatness of His strength?—“I who speak in righteousness, mighty to save.” 2 Why is Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Peace Of Christmas

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 9, 2015
     | 13,509 views

    In the midst of national uncertainty brought on by terrorist attacks, and personal turmoil resulting from high unemployment and natural disasters, can the hope of Christmas still deliver peace?

    12-03-05 Title: The Peace of Christmas Text: (Micah 5:1-5) Call to Worship: Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to allpeople. For there is born to you this day in the city of David aSavior, who is Christ the Lord (Luke 2:10 –11). Introduction Can there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fragrance Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 20, 2015
     | 9,212 views

    Jesus shows us clearly the result of forgiveness is love and worship. The woman who anointed Him anointed him with her future and her singleness. Ask yourself what is your fragrant oil.

    Intro: If you remember from last week Jesus went to place He shouldn’t be to talk to a woman He shouldn’t talk to. He used that woman to teach us what true worship is. Here we go again! It seems like Jesus is completely happy to tear down our ideas and presumptions about who should ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    By What Authority?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 21, 2014
     | 3,413 views

    Who is Jesus? Was He just a man. Or was He a myth? Or is He the Divine Christ?

    By What Authority? Luke 19:45-20:8 Luke has just given extensive coverage of the Triumphal Entry on Palm Sunday. (See sermon: “It’s My Party, and I’ll Cry if I Want To”) So why does Luke give only one verse to the cleansing of the Temple when Matthew and especially Mark give extensive coverage? ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Who Is The Holy Spirit? Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 13, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,143 views

    A introductory sermon on the Holy Spirit (Material taken from Dr. Jack Cottrell’s book, Power From On High and The Holy Spirit: A Biblical Study)

    HoHum: A children’s Bible School class was learning the Apostles Creed. The teacher gave each child a portion of the creed to memorize and recite the next Sunday. The next Sunday’s class began and the first one recited, “I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Funeral On John 14:1-6

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 21, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 21,289 views

    This passage speaks of a person, a preparation, a place, and a promise (Outline taken from Eddie Lawrence of Sermon Seedbed; funeral for Catherine Thies)

    Message from John 14:1-6, one of 2 Scriptures Catherine mentioned This passage speaks of a person, a preparation, a place, and a promise 1. A person Many in today’s world tell us, “Believe in yourself.” Roy T. Bennett in his book, The Light in the Heart said, “Believe in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Revival For The Word Of God

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 4, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,352 views

    Psalm 119 reveals two things that are needed for revival (Material adapted from Paul J. Bucknell at: http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Poetical/Psalms/Psalm119/Psalm119.156_Revival_Word-of-God.html)

    HoHum: O Holy Ghost, Revival comes from Thee; Send a revival, Start the work in me. Thy Word declares Thou wilt supply our need; For blessings now, O Lord, I humbly plead. WBTU: Psalm 119 is a psalm that will bring revival if we take it seriously. We often believe that we need nothing. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Look At The Difference

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 10, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,788 views

    Look at ourselves and see how we stand as a Christian.

    LOOK AT THE DIFFERENCE Jude 1: 20 But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, 21 Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. 22 And of some have compassion, making a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist