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  • Jeffrey Sims avatar

    Haughty Eyes Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Nov 9, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,036 views

    How pride gets in our way and leads to many other sins

    As we begin this series on the seven things that God doesn’t like, as a matter of fact it says in proverbs that He detest them. According to the dictionary detest means to dislike a lot, to condemn, and to hate. I know Hate is a strong word and there are some things that I truly detest ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Historical Events Foretold By Daniel

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 13, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,498 views

    For Daniel it was prophecy; but for us it is history.

    HISTORICAL EVENTS. Daniel 11. Daniel is at pains to demonstrate the starting point for this history: it is the first year of Darius the Mede when he, even Daniel himself prophesied (Daniel 11:1). There would be three more kings of Persia, and the fourth, (Xerxes I) would attack but fail to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Heart Of A Cheerful Giver Series

    Contributed by Jay Tigner on Nov 14, 2013
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     | 12,704 views

    Examining the heart of a cheerful giver

    A CHEERFUL GIVER. Our theme verse for this series is 2 CORINTHIANS 9:7 which says that God loves [delights in and is honored by] a cheerful giver. Therefore this series is not only to learn what God’s Word teaches us about what to give but in how to give as well. My prayer is that as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jericho's Shout Series

    Contributed by Todd Pope on Nov 16, 2013
     | 11,894 views

    Part #3 of "Josh's Journey" series which looked at 3 different scenes from Joshua's life. This message has a bottom line of "Obedience is Trust Tested"

    This is week #3 in a 4-week series on the Old Testament character, Joshua, called “Josh Journey”. • He was one of the 12 spies that checked out Canaan. • He was the one that led the Israelites into the Promised Land. • The Jordan River parted for him • He led ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    It's Not What You Know It's How You See It

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Jul 18, 2013
     | 4,437 views

    Jesus exemplifies leadership for us. He is a perfect example for us to follow and pattern after. He came to seek and save the lost and so should we. But this begs the question? How effective are we at winning the lost? The answer may be in the title.

    Quotes: “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” —Proverbs 29:18 “Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.” —Warren Bennis “A leader is a dealer in hope.” —Napoleon Bonaparte “A leader is one who knows the way, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living Without Fear In 'in-Between' Times

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 19, 2013
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     | 8,020 views

    This sermon speaks of the unsettling times in our life when things are ALMOST but NOT YET. It is a time of not knowing how things will work out for us and that time creates feelings of fear, anixiety, and apprehension. Elijah experienced such a time.

    Valley Grove A/G July 21, 2013 “Living Without Fear in ‘In-Between’ Times” I Kings 19:1-8 In the previous chapter the Prophet Elijah saw God send rain on the land where there had been no rain for three long years. He then went to Jezreel. King Ahab told Jezebel all that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Be An Example: Practical Lessons For Parents And Young Leaders 1 Tim 4:12 Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 22, 2013
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     | 9,648 views

    set an example for the believers in word, in life, in love, in faith and in purity

    Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in word, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 Paul, an elder minister of the Gospel, exhorts Timothy, his young protégé. His advice is intensely practical, and applies to any of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Tried And True Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 1, 2013
     | 4,514 views

    We are often tempted to sin as well as tested in our faith. This part of the prayer is a reminder for the source of our power to overcome such temptations.

    1. The saying, "Opportunity only knocks once," has been around for a long time. A recent caveat to this saying has been added, "but temptation bangs at the door constantly." 2. Matthew 6.13 3. Yeshua (Jesus) knew of what he spoke -- Matthew 4; Luke 4 -- note: 13 And when the devil had ended every ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    8 Keys To Fighting Fair

    Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 3, 2013
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     | 8,844 views

    This lesson is about not fighting because hey let's face it well all fight. Rather, using biblical principles let's learn how to fight fair.

    I want to talk to you today about fightin’. I don’t mean fist-fighting but verbal fighting, arguing. This is not a lesson designed to tell you to stop arguing per se. No, I want to share with you some wisdom from the Proverbs on how to fight fair. The truth of the matter is we fuss and ...read more

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    "Then God Showed Up!"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 4, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,352 views

    Its not about what you feel, its never going to be about what you feel, so stop trying once and for all making it about the way you feel. Make it about what you know, what you know God is capable of! And what's God capable of....EVERYTHING!!!

    Then God showed up! Psalm 68:1-10 MSG. 1-4. Up with God! Down with his enemies! Adversaries, run for the hills! Gone like a puff of smoke, like a blob of wax in the fire— one look at God and the wicked vanish. When the righteous see God in action they’ll laugh, they’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "I'm George Zimmerman"

    Contributed by Steven G. Thompson on Aug 6, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,561 views

    Text used...John 8:2-7; We have heard of George Zimmerman; tried him, freed or convicted him. How many of us are a "George Zimmerman? Check it out.

    John 8:1-7 My Name is George Zimmerman Well, unless you have been hiding under a rock somewhere in a non-populated part of the world, you have heard this name...probably more than you would like to have over the last several months. You’ve watched TV and other media and watched ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Repentance

    Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 16, 2013
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     | 19,543 views

    As Christians we're called to repent of our sins but what does that really entail? In this lesson we'll explore that it means to truly repent.

    Beginning with the first sin of Adam and Eve (Genesis 3), God has been calling for humanity to repent of their sins. Repentance was the message that the prophets of old preached to the world (Isaiah 55:7; Jeremiah 8:6; Ezra 14:6; Hosea 11:5; Amos 5:4-6; John 3:2-10). Men like Isaiah called for ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • James Snyder avatar

    Parable Of The Mustard Seed And The Leaven

    Contributed by James Snyder on Sep 2, 2013
     | 4,760 views

    The power of God’s kingdom is living from within. Discovering the inner strength of our fellowship with God is the beginning of a marvelous journey.

    Samuel was seeking a replacement for King Saul who had disappointed him. Samuel did his best to make Saul’s administration successful, but Saul failed and had to be replaced by God’s order. 1 Samuel 16:1 – “And the Lord said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    To The Pure

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 2, 2013
     | 4,364 views

    To prove that we have been made pure and what to do with our purity.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are we pure? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that we have been made pure and what to do with our purity. IV. TEXT: Titus 1:15 (Amplified Bible) To the pure [in heart and conscience] all things are pure, but to the defiled and corrupt and unbelieving ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    John Chapter 9 Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 5, 2013
     | 4,837 views

    Jesus heals the man born blind. Jesus sometimes accomplishes His miracles in unexpected ways and almost always requires our participation.

    John 9:1-12 “As [Jesus] went along, He saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked Him, ‘Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?’ “Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but this happened so that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene