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  • Kelly Benton avatar

    Church.... Why We Do What We Do.

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jan 12, 2011
    based on 17 ratings
     | 25,615 views

    To share some areas that we need to look back at and understand the reality of why we do the things we do. God desires each of us to follow Him not blindly but boldly and intelligently.

    Illustration: A story is told about a wife cooking a roast. She cuts the end off of the roast, puts it on a pan and then in the oven. The husband asks her "Why did you cut the end off?" she replies "Because my mom always did." The next day the wife talks to mom and asks "Why did you cut the end off ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Investment Of A Lifetime Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Jan 14, 2011
     | 9,175 views

    verse by verse through Acts

    You know there’s all kinds of people out there trying to sell you on some investment scheme. You know the kind. All you have to do is invest in their product or invest in their stocks or invest in their marketing plan and you’ll be wealthy beyond your wildest dreams! Of course the only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dynamic Presence Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 28, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,041 views

    What follows the Holy Spirit taking up residence in those that believe and follow the Lord Jesus Christ?

    Intro: What follows the Holy Spirit taking up residence in those that believe and follow the Lord Jesus Christ? To find out we turn to the book of Acts. The Acts of the Holy Spirit show us the working of God’s holy Spirit in indwelling, empowering, enabling, and pressing the Apostles and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Invitation From The Throne

    Contributed by John Perry on Feb 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,909 views

    God’s throne is a place where we can both discover & obtain everything we need to live a victorious Christian life.

    Suva Sun am 20/05/01 “An invitation from the throne” Intro: T/m I want to minister on something that we seldom think of but none the less has critical impact on our lives. In the book of Revelations we read more about the throne of God than any other book of the Bible. Out of 188 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kelly Benton avatar

    Choose Love

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Feb 9, 2011
    based on 40 ratings
     | 13,426 views

    To share with the listener a couple of thoughts on how we can clothe ourselves with Love.

    Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day! It’s a day in which we celebrate Love. It’s a day that for many people is the only time of the year that they convey their love to another. It’s a day that will mainly be celebrated between two people, two sweethearts. I often wonder why so many ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Something Is Wrong! Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 11, 2011
     | 6,666 views

    The culture uses logic to disprove God. Christians try to defend God using a worldly vision and experience and lose the discussion.

    Something is wrong! 1 Peter 1:3-12 A couple of weeks ago I mentioned that we were going to take a look at a few of the basic troubles with Christianity. We talked about how the culture believes that Christianity and religion in general are exclusive. The religion is the reason for a lack of ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Temptation Series

    Contributed by Mark Opseth on Feb 16, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,694 views

    This sermon is a study of temptation and how to overcome it.

    [Open Parking Spot] A man decided it was time to shed some excess pounds. He took his new diet seriously, even changing his driving route to avoid his favorite bakery. One morning, however, he arrived at work carrying a gigantic coffeecake. His friends scolded him, but he kept smiling. "This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    1 John - An Introduction Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 6, 2011
     | 6,445 views

    Introduction to 1 John. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Ill: • Mrs Fisher the primary school teacher was at home recovering from surgery; • She heard the letter box bang on the door, • Then her husband entered the room bringing in the post, • One of the letters was a get well card from her class which 2nd year class which read; • “Dear Mrs Fisher, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Rev.#54~16:12-21~pt-4~ ~ Final Plague~ Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on May 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,574 views

    Mankind’s wickedness cause’s his destruction.

    Rev.#54~16:12-21~pt-4~ ~ FINAL PLAGUE~ 5-15-10 Let me say just another word are two about the Great Euphrates river. 12And the sixth angel poured out his vial upon the great river Euphrates; and the water thereof was dried up, that the way of the kings of the east might be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ritualism Versus Spiritual Reality Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 20, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,541 views

    God desires to curb the trend toward formalism in religion which is satisfied with meeting external observation. To obey the moral precepts & principles of the word is infinitely more important than ceremonies & man-made traditions.

    ZECHARIAH 7: 1-7 RITUALISM VERSUS SPIRITUAL REALITY [Ezra 6:1-11] The seventh and eighth chapters are the third distinct division of the prophecy. In the first portion was the call to national repentance and turning to the Lord for His Covenant blessings. After a national turning to God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus, God In The Flesh Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,549 views

    This is the introduction to a series of messages on the Person of Jesus using John 1:1-18 which is a Chaiastic poem describing who Jesus is.

    The Person of Jesus series Introduction: Jesus – God in the Flesh John 1:1-18 CHCC: February 7, 2010 INTRODUCTION: For the next 12 weeks we’re going to have a series of sermons focused on the Person of Jesus. On the screen you see a montage of images of Christ. How to you picture Jesus? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Cheerfully Bringing To The Storehouse Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 5, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,148 views

    Giving is a tough topic to speak about. It is also one that God addresses as part of our faith walk. Giving is a heart attitude and is a indicator of where we are spiritually.

    Cheerfully bringing to the storehouse Malachi chapter 3:6-18 Introduction- I will be here 5 years in July and this is the first message I will give on giving or tithing. What it means to give an offering. Noone can ever accuse me of always asking for money. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    The First Promise – The Enduring Hope Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 7, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 21,544 views

    God’s promise interposes Christ between us and Satan, sin, and self.

    Scripture Introduction Singer and songwriter Michael Card calls his Christmas album, “The Promise.” The words to the title song are: The Lord God said when time was full He would shine His light in the darkness He said a virgin would conceive And give birth to the Promise For a thousand years ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Patience: It’s A Matter Of Time Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,386 views

    Patience is a virtue of love that every believer needs to make it through this life.

    Patience: It’s a Matter of Time James 5:7-12 7 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. 8 You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Who Is Your Daddy?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 15, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,289 views

    We must know our Father’s business in their lives ~ encourage our kids for God’s mission and call upon their lives. Even at time it may discourage you. This will keep your kids strong and encouraged.

    Opening illustration: "A seminary professor was vacationing with his wife in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. One morning they were eating breakfast in a little restaurant, hoping to enjoy a quiet, family meal. While waiting for their food, they noticed a distinguished looking, white haired man moving from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational