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  • David Owens avatar

    The Way Up Is Down Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 28, 2017
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    Paul pointed to the example of Jesus' humble service as a way for the Philippians to live in harmony with each other and receive a blessing from God.

    Introduction: A. A tv show I enjoyed watching in the seventies and eighties was the sitcom called The Jeffersons. 1. The show featured an African American family who became wealthy and moved out of a run-down area in Queens to a luxury apartment in Manhattan. 2. The theme song for the show was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Journey Of Love Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 4, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
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    God tells us that Joseph was a "just man" because he was "unwilling to put (Mary) to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly." What does that mean? And what does difference can it make to our faith?

    OPEN: (We began the service with a clip from the movie "The Star" that showed Mary and Joseph at their wedding party just before Mary is going to tell Joseph that she's pregnant with the Christ Child) There’s a true story about a grade school class that was putting on a Christmas which included ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Credentials

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 18, 2019
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    A study in the book of Matthew 21: 23 – 27

    Matthew 21: 23 – 27 What are your credentials 23 Now when He came into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people confronted Him as He was teaching, and said, “By what authority are You doing these things? And who gave You this authority?” 24 But Jesus answered and said to them, “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Credentials

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 18, 2019
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    A study in the Gospel of Matthew 21: 23 – 27

    Matthew 21: 23 – 27 What are your credentials 23 Now when He came into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people confronted Him as He was teaching, and said, “By what authority are You doing these things? And who gave You this authority?” 24 But Jesus answered and said to them, “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Balancing The Books

    Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 2, 2019
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    Where is God’s justice and judgement? Why does God delay His judgment? Why doesn’t He vindicate His people now? Is He unable to, or does He not care? Some had seized on the ‘delay’ in the appearance of God’s judgment as an excuse to ignore or reject the idea of God’s judgment.

    A Study of the Book of 2 Thessalonians “Balancing the Books!” 2 Thess. 1:5-12 Does it pay to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Memories Can Separate You From Your Life

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 3, 2019
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    The enemy of soul oftentimes uses our memories against us. He will use them to distract us from what the Lord is trying to do in our lives. This message includes a powerful Word that the Lord gave.

    We’re going to begin in Philippians. Worship is very important in developing our relationship with the Lord. God wants us to understand that if you’re going to mature from Point A to Point B, worship is going to be a very important part of that. And if you want to mature from Point B to Point C, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    On The Road With Jesus: Zacchaeus Series

    Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Apr 4, 2019
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    This first person narrative makes Zacchaeus out to be a bitter little man who finds himself all alone and his life is forever changed by the kindness and forgiveness offered by Jesus

    On the Road with Jesus: Zacchaeus Luke 19:1-10 March 31, 2019 Jesus is on his way to Jerusalem. It all started when he raised Lazarus from the dead. This was obviously no small thing and many people were coming over to the teachings of Jesus. Many were claiming that Jesus could be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    David In Saul's Service

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 5, 2019
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    David in Saul's service in 1 Samuel 16:14-23 shows us how the Lord prepared David for his future service.

    Scripture Last week we begin a sermon series on “The Life of David.” David’s story begins in 1 Samuel 16, where we read that God sent Samuel to anoint David as the next king of Israel (16:1-13). When Samuel anointed David as the next king over Israel, David was just a young boy, perhaps as young ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Identity 2 – The False Identity Philippians 3:1-14 Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Apr 11, 2019
     | 15,251 views

    The most critical teaching in the Christian faith – accepting and living in who we truly are in Christ. We call this our identity in Christ.

    Last Sunday we began a series of lessons on what’s arguably the most critical teaching in the Christian faith – accepting and living in who we truly are in Christ. We call this our identity in Christ – and as I shared last Sunday – as believers in Christ – our identity is not determined by who we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    But, Good Friday Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 20, 2019
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    The truth of Good Friday is revealed after the but.

    It was supposed to be a day marked with celebration, but it was a day defined by tragedy. It was supposed to be a day friends gathered together, but it was a day that friends scattered. It was supposed to be a day when people paused to remember what God had done for man, but it instead people ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Sermon 5: Easter Questions Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 21, 2019
     | 8,488 views

    Mary Magdalene had to answer 3 questions on Easter morning, the same questions we all must ask.

    Sermon 5: Easter Questions 82 Hours: Countdown to the Resurrection Chuck Sligh Preaching April 21, 2019 TEXT: John 20:1-18 – “The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre. 2 Then she runneth, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Jesus, The Bread Of Life Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 1, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,703 views

    What did Jesus mean when He said "I am the bread of life" and what difference does that make to us?

    A man had just moved into town and stopped at local restaurant for dinner. The waiter did his best to please him but the man complained that he’d only received one piece of bread with his meal, so the waiter promptly brought him four slices. The man said, "That’s good, but not good enough. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Uncovering Counterfeits Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 5, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,192 views

    To discern true or false preachers, look beyond their apparel; look beyond their appeal; and look beyond their approach.

    How many of you have heard of the “five-second rule”? It’s the popular notion that food dropped on the floor and picked up within five seconds is “safe,” because bacteria need at least five seconds to transfer from the floor to the food. Parents sometimes apply the rule to pacifiers (after their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • David Mende avatar

    Extravagant Devotion To Jesus

    Contributed by David Mende on Nov 14, 2018
    based on 6 ratings
     | 20,531 views

    This sermon challenges God's people to be completely devoted to Jesus on the basis of his infinite worth. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give a brief feedback.

    INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. ILLUSTRATION: I remember my college days when I was studying Masters in Computer Science. In 2001, the Lord touched my life and I was on fire for God! I would be very vocal about my faith and share the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    The Second Coming Of Christ

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 19, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,978 views

    Today's sermon ends our series on what we believe as it looks at the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. In this sermon we look at Jesus return, along with the Rapture.

    What We Believe The Second Coming of Christ 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 If there is a subject that has been historically near and dear to the hearts of believers it is the return of Jesus Christ. And without a doubt the return of Christ is going to be an exciting event! However, throughout the years ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare