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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    God's Word Cleanses Our Life Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 29, 2013
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     | 14,948 views

    Our text declares that a person cleanses his way by obeying God's Word . When we delight ourselves in God's Word we will hide it in our heart, meditate upon it & share it with others.

    PSALM 119: 9-16 [The Ministry of The Word Series] GOD'S WORD CLEANSES OUR LIFE [Ephesians 5:26 / Job 22:22] The main point or argument of Psalm 119 is that a faithful man should stir up himself to meditate on God's Word so that he might establish himself in the Lord. [The verses of Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Might Have Been

    Contributed by David Hanson on Aug 31, 2013
     | 13,131 views

    Are you tired of experiencing regrets? Are you tired of missing out on all God desires for you? This message shares how we can live the life God intends for us.

    What Might Have Been (Ps. 81) The Psalm that we are going to look at today is Psalm 81, a psalm written by Asaph. Now, before we jump into it, I want to share with you the occasion surrounding this Psalm. Asaph was one of David’s worship leaders. In this psalm is pictures him calling the ...read more

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    Stand Down, Or Stand Up!

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jan 14, 2013
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     | 14,821 views

    I believe today that America and the Church in America is at a Crossroad, and it is up to each and every one of us here to decide whether it’s time to “stand down” or “stand up”! I believe it’s time to stand up!

    The past couple weeks, I have heard a term more and more that to be quite honest with you, as a person who has not served a day in the military, hadn’t heard the term, and even when I did, I was a bit unsure what it meant. Here is the meaning of the term STAND DOWN: A relaxation from a state ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    No Place But First Place Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
     | 4,109 views

    Dominant Thought: God’s desire and rightful place is the first place in every aspect of our lives

    There’s a new crisis forming in the Strait of Hormuz with Iran. That could lead to a gas price crisis. There’s a global economic crisis that keeps erupting in pockets in Europe. There’s a new worldwide crisis called Lady Gaga, but I want to direct attention to a crisis in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    On Being Tempted: Is It Satan Or My Habits?

    Contributed by John Sattler on Feb 18, 2013
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     | 5,613 views

    Research has shown that lots of our daily activities are done by habit, like walking, driving, going down stairs, even responding in stressful situations. Are some of our sinful behaviors more from our habits than from satan himself? We like to blame sata

    Luke 4:1-13; Matthew 4:1-11; Mark 1:12-13 1 Lent - Lutheran Lectionary Series C On Being Tempted: Is It Satan or My Habits? Rev. John Sattler Holy Cross Lutheran Church Indianapolis, Indiana (Research has shown that lots of our daily activities are done by habit, like walking, driving, going ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Scandal Of Grace

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 21, 2013
     | 7,025 views

    We receive grace when we are born again. This saving grace is not something we can earn or work for; it’s a free gift given by a gracious God. Today, I will attempt to answer the question, “What’s So Amazing About Grace?”

    2 September 2005 The Scandal of Grace Matthew 20:1-20:16 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Supernatural Resources Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 27, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,719 views

    When you have a decision to make, utilize the supernatural resources you have at your disposal as a child of God. Utilize your spiritual assets of the Word of God and prayer.

    A 32-year-old man was just appointed president of the bank he worked for. He never dreamed of being president, and certainly not at such a young age, so he was a bit intimidated. He sought the advice of his gray-haired predecessor: “Sir, what has been the secret of your success?” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Words

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 13, 2014
     | 7,726 views

    A look again at the 10 commandments - (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    The book of Deuteronomy is a series of farewell sermons from Moses to the Israelites: • In these sermons he urges the people to love God, obey his laws; • And follow the leadership of Joshua. • The Jews call this book the “haddeborim”, which means "the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    A Matter Of Interpretation Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 5, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,732 views

    In this sermon, we discuss the things we have to contend with that make interpreting the Bible challenging, then we discuss a method for interpretation, including the matter of the silence of Scripture.

    Introduction: A. How many of you enjoyed Jay Leno’s “Headlines” segment on the Tonight Show? 1. Let’s begin with some actual headlines collected from local, national, and international newspapers that are rather ambiguous. a. It’s clear what the writer was trying to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hope In The Midst Of Chaos Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 13, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 28,576 views

    We can have hope in the midst of chaos because God knows us, protects us and equips us.

    In the midst of an economic recession, moral decay and the threat of terrorism both at home and abroad, it’s not surprising that Americans are increasingly losing hope about the future. A December 2009 CNN/Opinion Research poll found that 69% of Americans were hopeful about their future and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take A Break

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,480 views

    In this crazy time obsessed world is it time to reclaim God's gift of a Sabbath Rest?

    What a crazy world that we live in. You ever feel like the Rabbit in “Alice in Wonderland”? You know the one, he’s always rushing this way and that looking at his watch and muttering, “I’m late, I’m late”. It seems that every hour of every day is filled ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Warning Label Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 28, 2010
    based on 54 ratings
     | 58,139 views

    Romans 11 lists a "warning" for those who would take their relationship with God for granted. But there’s a tendency to focus more on the "warning" than on the powerfully positive message found in these verses. Do you know what that positive message could

    Over the years, “The Michigan Lawsuit Abuse Watch” has sponsored an annual contest of the most absurd warning labels. Among their top place winners have been: "Do not use this snow blower on the roof." "Do not allow children to play in the dishwasher." A Clothes Iron had this advice: "Warning! ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Wagner avatar

    Get Up & Go

    Contributed by John Wagner on Dec 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,613 views

    The first in a series of messages centered around the "Go" sayings of Jesus.

    Today we start a brand new series that is extremely timely for us as a church and I suspect for many of us as individuals. The series is simply entitled “Go.” And even though “go” in both the original languages of Hebrew and Greek means “go” I think it is ...read more

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  • Dan Raymond avatar

    Love One Another Series

    Contributed by Dan Raymond on Jan 6, 2016
    based on 7 ratings
     | 20,576 views

    Nine times in the NT we are called to love one another. It is echoed by 3 authors in 4 books. It is the one principle on which all the other one anothers depend.It is also the only one another that comes directly from the lips of Jesus.

    Service Opening: What is it in Jesus that so draws people, that wins their allegiance away from every other master, makes them ready to leave all for his sake, and to follow him through peril and sacrifice even to death? Is it his wonderful teaching? Those who heard him declared, “no man ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Saving 1 Corthinians 13 From Hijacking

    Contributed by Dr. Bill Mcmahon on Jan 22, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,285 views

    When I did this one I painted a sign that said "Love Is". Each part of a letter was painted in random order until it was finished. I have the people come up at the end and add a stroke.

    Freeing 1Corthinians 13: 4-7 from hijacking I am sure that you have attended a wedding maybe this year or at least not so long ago. There are certain things you can expect at any Christian wedding. It’s good to have a bride and a groom that helps, and a pastor officiating the ceremony, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist