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  • Monty Newton avatar

    Jesus And The Persistent Pagan

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 8, 2015
     | 7,677 views

    Jesus isn't fussy about who we are when we earnestly bring our hope to him.

    Title: Jesus and the Persistent Pagan Text: Mark 7:24-30 (Matthew 15:21-28) Thesis: Jesus isn’t fussy about who we are when we earnestly bring our hope to him. Introduction A church in England has recorded "the sound of silence" on to a CD which has become a surprise hit with its ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God And A Statue

    Contributed by Andre King on Sep 15, 2015
     | 5,679 views

    The Statue of Baal in Detroit is nothing new. God has dealt with idolatry before.

    THIS SUMMER (2015), THE SATANIC TEMPLE OF DETROIT, MADE THE NEWS. THEY HAVE ERECTED A STATUE REPRESENTING BAPHOMET, THE SABBATIC GOAT, THE JUDAS GOAT. THE IMAGE ORIGINALLY DRAWN BY ELIPHAS LEVI IN 1856 CONTAINS BINARY ELEMENTS REPRESENTING WHAT HE THOUGHT WERE THE SUM TOTAL OF THE UNIVERSE. MALE ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Three Lessons On Prayer

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Sep 15, 2015
     | 12,841 views

    A description on three different people in Luke and Mark that show us three essentials in prayer. The Tax Collector teaches us to pray with simplicity (humility), the blind man teach us to pray specifically, and the widow teaches us to pray persistently

    Three Lessons on Prayer Introduction: A little boy told the minister that his mother prays for him every night. The minister seeming impressed said “So your mother says your prayers for you each night. What does she say?” The youngster replied, “Thank God he's in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Grace Does Not Recognize Law Keepers

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 24, 2015
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     | 3,192 views

    To show that Law introduced Grace to us, the Law was made so that we will hunger for a new savior - the GOD/LORD of Grace - the LORD JESUS CHRIST.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you perfect? Yes. I'm perfected by grace. 1 Peter 5:10 1 Peter 5:10 (Amplified Bible) And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace [Who imparts all blessing and favor], Who has called you to His [own] eternal glory in Christ Jesus, will Himself complete and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Psalm 9 - Praise For The Power Of God Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 1, 2015
     | 12,910 views

    This message is one that exalts the righteousness of God and its power in the earth.

    PRAISE FOR THE POWER OF GOD TEXT: Psalm 9:1-20 Psalms 9:1-20 KJV To the chief Musician upon Muthlabben, A Psalm of David. I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works. [2] I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Psalm 12 - When The Faithful Vanish Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 1, 2015
     | 12,026 views

    A provoking message of what life might look like when the godly disappear from society.

    WHEN THE FAITHFUL VANISH TEXT: Psalm 12:1-8 Psalms 12:1-8 KJV To the chief Musician upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David. Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men. [2] They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Shemitah, The Blood Moons And The Rise And Fall Of Empires

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Oct 1, 2015
     | 4,368 views

    The Shemitah, the Blood Moons and the Rise and Fall of Empires

    The Shemitah, the Blood Moons and the Rise and Fall of Empires Dr. William D. Poovey Luke 21:33-21:36 The Shemitah, the Blood Moons and the Rise and Fall of Empires Luke 21:33-36 Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away. 34 And take heed to yourselves, lest at ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    We're Only Human Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 11, 2015
     | 9,204 views

    The book of Acts shows us our DNA as a church.

    We're Only Human - September 20, 2015 - Acts 14:8-18 We’ve been paying close attention to the Book of Acts for the last number of months, with some breaks. But we’ve been, hopefully, learning a fair bit about the early church, which as I’ve mentioned, is really our early, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Become A Member? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Oct 16, 2015
     | 10,657 views

    Why should you become a member of a local church? What is the difference between being a member and just being a faithful attender?

    WHY MEMBERSHIP? Someone once called a pastor to say he wanted to become a church member. He went on to explain that, while he wanted to become a member, he did not want to be expected to worship every week, study the Bible, visit the sick, or serve as a leader or teacher. The minister commended ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Don't Be Surprised!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 18, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 30,379 views

    I believe that there are people who will be surprised at many things. People will someday stand before the judgment of God & express surprise that they are lost.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL. The A P Wire Service reported this story out of Nashville, TN a few years ago. A TN Highway Patrolman stopped a car that was a total wreck. It had 3 flat tires. Every window had been broken out, & the roof was caved in, indicating ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Deadly - Pride Series

    Contributed by David Lodwig on Oct 20, 2015
     | 5,856 views

    A look at how the Seven Deadly Sins twist our God-created nature into something unnatural.

    INTRO - There are certain conversations in life that I love. o Last week, while at Physical Therapy for my shoulder, I wound up discussing Calvinistic theology and how it applies within a modern context with my therapist. o You know…light conversation for 7:45 in the morning. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Finitzer avatar

    "Follow The Right Example" Series

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Oct 22, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,003 views

    We read and learn daily from the truths of the Word of God. But how do we live those truths out? We are surrounded by all sorts of examples (some good some bad). Paul uses two servants to show us how God uses ordinary people to do the extraordinary!

    Cornerstone Church October 18, 2015 “Follow the Right Example” Philippians 2:19-30 “I’m not a role model… ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    French Fries And Interior Decorating Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 12, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,476 views

    In the end, the key to understanding stewardship comes down to two vital principles: Ownership and lordship. This sermon helps people grasp these principles through a unique illustration and a word picture.

    French Fries and Interior Decorating Series: Prove God Stewardship Series, Sermon #1 of 3 Chuck Sligh January 12, 2014 A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available by emailing a request to me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. The French fries illustration was borrowed from Glenn Newton’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From A Suffering Church Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,813 views

    The Church at Smyrna was a suffering church. They had experienced past afflictions and were going to encounter sever trials so they are encouraged to endure. A suffering church needs to look to their Lord and look to their future.

    Lessons from a Suffering Church Revelation 2:8-11 8 "To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. 9 I know your afflictions and your poverty-- yet you are rich! I know the slander of those who say they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christian Enticement Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,758 views

    Pergamum is known as The Compromising Church. We will look at the strengths of this church / Subtle Seduction of this church / Standard for the church.

    Christian Enticement Revelation 2:12-17 12 "To the angel of the church in Pergamum write: These are the words of him who has the sharp, double-edged sword. 13 I know where you live-- where Satan has his throne. Yet you remain true to my name. You did not renounce your faith in me, even in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God