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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    The Measure Of Success

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 4, 2011
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    God's people wanted direction from Micah, the instructions are still valid today.

    When I was in High School I wasn’t sure what I wanted to be when I grew up, sometimes even today I’m not sure what I want to be when I grow up. However I had plenty of dreams and aspiration, and whenever I visualized myself doing any of those particular things that I dreamed of doing I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    When The Kids Come Hom

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 19, 2011
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    God is elated when his children come home.

    Title: When the Kids Come Home Text: Luke 15:11-32 Thesis: God is elated when his children come home. Introduction Parents are capable of “guilting” their adult children. Sometimes parents are blunt about it and other times it is more subtle, like slipping a shiv between your ribs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Jesus Praying About For Our Church Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Apr 6, 2013
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    This is the first in a series on prayer, answering hte question what are the priorities, purpose and promise of prayer found in John 17

    WHAT JESUS IS PRAYING FOR HPC John 17:1-26 INTRODUCTION One night a father heard his young daughter speaking, although she was alone in her room. The door was cracked just enough so that he could see that she was kneeling beside her bed in prayer. Interested to find out what subjects a child would ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Am The Gate Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 26, 2012
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     | 11,453 views

    This is the last in a series on the "I ams" from the book of John. This message looks at what it means to us that Jesus is the "Gate"

    I am the Gate I am. That’s what Jesus said. “I am.” Since June we have been looking at the various times that Jesus used the phrase “I am” to metaphorically describe himself. “I am the Way”, “I am the truth”, “I am the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Compassionate Heart Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 6, 2011
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     | 16,651 views

    Jesus had a compassionate heart, and so should we.

    A. How many of you like Winnie the Pooh stories? 1. In one poignant story, we see Pooh Bear walking along a river bank. 2. Eeyore, his stuffed donkey friend, suddenly appears floating downstream, on his back of all things, and is obviously troubled about the possibility of drowning. 3. Pooh calmly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Are We Going To Do For Forever? Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011
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    A sermon to debunk the boring ideas people have about Heaven and to instill in them a biblically based anticipation about what Heaven is going to really be like.

    I Thes 4:13-18 Intro: “Groundhog Day.” It’s the story of a weather man who goes to Punxsutawney, PA to cover the groundhog festivities on Feb. 2. But, when he wakes up on what should be Feb. 3, he finds himself starting the same day over again – Feb. 2. In fact, no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Path Of Life Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 30, 2013
     | 11,101 views

    Psalm 16 pictures the resurrection of Jesus which makes it possible to choose the path of life.

    This week the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, more commonly known and William and Kate, announced that they are going to have a baby. And it’s really not surprising that when their child is born sometime next year, the whole world will watch and will celebrate the birth of the child who will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of A Call

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
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    The church has to respond to the general call of discipleship and the specific call to leadership.

    Matthew 4:17-22 KJV From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. [18] And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. [19] And he saith ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Puzzle Of Parenting Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 22, 2012
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    This is part three of our family series this week looking at what it means to not exasperate your kids

    My oldest niece has a philosophy, actually she has many philosophies but I’m only going to share one with you today. Her philosophy on parenting is this: The government should put birth control in the water and people would have to pass a parenting test in order to get bottled water. Makes ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Untying The Knot Of Envy Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 5, 2013
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    The 4th sermon in the series, "Untying What’s Tying You Up", this sermon deals with envy, examining what it is; how the Bible views it; what's at the root of it, and how to get untied from it.

    Untying the Knot of Envy Series – Problems: Untying What’s Tying You Up Chuck Sligh May 5, 2013 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. ATTENTION: Although I have personalized this sermon to suit my style and some of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dumb Dogs Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 14, 2013
     | 7,907 views

    Jesus is not impressed with the outward trappings of self-righteousness. He is impressed with a heart full of simple faith, which we find most often in the hearts of those we least expect. So like Jesus feed the "dogs" and touch the "dumb."

    Dumb Dogs (Mark 7:24-37) I like this thought posted by Mike Atkinson in his daily email humor list some time ago. "If you can start the day without caffeine; if you can get going without pep pills; if you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains; if you can resist complaining and boring ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Confident Faith

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013
     | 4,672 views

    You can be confident in your faith

    Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Most of Jeremiah’s life was spent ministering in a country that was backslidden and approaching the impending judgment of God. Born and raised a few miles northeast of Jerusalem, he was close ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Word To The Wise On Dealing With The Wicked Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 25, 2013
    based on 61 ratings
     | 45,714 views

    Why would people chose to be wicked? And why would this lifestyle be a temptation even for the average Christian?

    OPEN: I once read the true story of their English professor who was on her way to class one day. She was running late and was going over the speed limit. Then she saw the dreaded red and blue lights in her rear view mirror and heard the siren, and she pulled over. As the policeman was making out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Feel Your Pain

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 26, 2013
    based on 11 ratings
     | 27,534 views

    This message this morning is going to deal with those among us that are STILL HURTING - HURT IN THE PAST AND STILL WEAR THE SCARS – DEALING WITH DIFFERENT LEVELS OF PAIN, MOST OF THAT PAIN REFUSING TO LIE DORMANT IN OUR MINDS

    TITLE: I FEEL YOUR PAIN SCRIPTURE: II SAMUEL 11:1-5 / 12:18a This is a passage of Scripture that most if not all of us have been introduced to at a very early stage in our Christian journey. Between the two Scriptures that have been read there is so much that took place, that I will only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bits, Bridles, And Wild Horses

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 14, 2012
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     | 9,263 views

    This message shows the power of discipline in a believer's life.

    James 3:3 KJV Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body. I. INTRODUCTION—THE TONGUE A. General on the Tongue One of the old Puritan divines of London had a woman to once tell him that the sleeves on the coat he preached in were ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal