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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    The Joy Of The Lord

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 9, 2012
     | 6,429 views

    The announcement of the angel to Mary is about the Joy Of The Lord in sending Jesus to save the world.

    We’ve Got Joy For You, The Joy Of The Lord Calvary 12/9/12 Genesis 3”:1-12 Luke 1:26-38 Today we are in our second sermon in the series We’ve Got Joy. Last week Pastor Toby spoke on the Joy of the church, next week Pastor Kellie will speak on the Joy of the Angels, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Light In The Darkness

    Contributed by Danny Janes on Dec 10, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 43,386 views

    Good sermon for first Sunday of Advent -- lighting of Prophet Candle. The theme of light vs. darkness is woven throughout the Bible. This is what the coming of the Light marked in our world.

    A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS TEXT: Isaiah 9:2, John 8:12 There’s a fascinating recurring theme woven throughout the Bible. It’s the theme of light and darkness. We begin with darkness in only the second verse of the entire Bible. Genesis 1:2 says, “And the earth was without form, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Raising A New Generation [vision 2013]

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 3, 2013
    based on 11 ratings
     | 24,582 views

    This is the year for empowering the new generation with prophetic, pastoral and administrative gifts. We the generation that goes before the new generation has to mentor and facilitate it and the new generation needs to come under that mentorship and grab

    Opening illustration: Scientists studied a native tribe in South America whose people have been dying prematurely for generations. After thorough investigation, the cause of premature death was determined. The disease was transmitted by an insect that lived in the walls of their adobe homes. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Going Deep Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 6, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 21,711 views

    A New Years message about going deep with the Lord so that we can see spiritual healing in people's lives.

    Title: Going Deep Theme: Show the importance of getting deeper with the Lord in the new year to see healing waters flow. Text: Ezekiel 47:1-12, Mark 4:1-12 Ezekiel 47:3 And when the man that had the line in his hand went forth eastward, he measured a thousand cubits, and he brought me through ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Godly Financial Management Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 13, 2013
     | 5,030 views

    This message focuses on the newly converted Gentiles not being required to live under the Law. It also reviews Jesus' teaching from Matthew chapter 25.

    Godly Financial Management Part 2 Paying God Part 3 Scriptures: Acts 15:1-29; Galatians 2:11-21; Matthew 25:13-30 Introduction: In my message last week I shared with you that from my understanding of Scripture, tithing, as it is taught in Churches today is wrong because it was part of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    When Technique Eclipses Relationship-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 16, 2013
     | 3,057 views

    3 of 4. We incur certain liabilities when we allow our relationship to Jesus to become eclipsed by technique. But what exactly becomes liable? When technique eclipses relationship, Our.....is Liable.

    WHEN TECHNIQUE ECLIPSES RELATIONSHIP-III—Revelation 2:1-7 Firstless Love Attention: Well, it is not a pretty story. About 200 dead crows were found near the city of Regina & there was concern for Avian Flu. They had a Bird Pathologist examine the remains of all the crows, & he confirmed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Consuming Alcohol

    Contributed by Lee Edgar Elkins on Jan 21, 2013
     | 6,675 views

    This sermon is dealing with the consumption of alcohol.

    It would not be much of a stretch for me to say that when it comes to teaching and preaching about alcohol; this subject can really bother some people. I have seen people storm out of churches just because of what the preacher was preaching about. Instead of confronting him on the issue and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ken Pell avatar

    Jesus The Better Way: He Establishes A Better Family Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 24, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,152 views

    We are part of God’s family and the character of God is being fashioned within us; his intent is for us to bear the “family resemblance.

    JESUS THE BETTER WAY: JESUS ESTABLISHES A BETTER FAMILY HEBREWS 12:3-13 Big Idea: We are part of God’s family and the character of God is being fashioned within us; his intent is for us to bear the “family resemblance.” Supporting Scripture: • Reading from the Old Testament: Job 5:17-26 • Reading ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What Do You See

    Contributed by Robert Donato on Jan 31, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,347 views

    Lost people matter to God, and they had better matter to us!

    What Do You See? A fitness center was offering $1,000 to anyone who could demonstrate that they were stronger than the owner of the place. Here’s how it worked. This muscle man would squeeze a lemon until all the juice ran into a glass, and then hand the lemon to the next challenger. Anyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Doing The Holy Hug Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 4, 2013
    based on 94 ratings
     | 24,655 views

    The "holy kiss" was a common way to show love and acceptance in the early church. What was that "kiss" intended to accomplish for God and how can we (who often don’t do that) accomplish the same goals?

    OPEN: For the next 4 weeks, we’re going to be looking at what the Bible says about kissing (pause). You know, the Bible is just FULL of kissing. There are stories where sons kiss their fathers. Friends kissing friends/ brothers kissing brothers. People kissing false idols. Kissing between a woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Life Or Lust Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 10, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,209 views

    When we consider how adultery abounds, how heinous a sin it is, what evil consequence it brings, & how destructive it is to the spiritual life & even physical life (1 Cor. 6:15-20), it is no wonder that the warnings against it are repeated so often.

    PROVERBS 6: [24] 25-35 LIFE OR LUST [ Matthew 5:17-30] THE SONG OF THE SIRENS- carried by the wind, skimming the surface of the sea, captured in the sails of the ship-lured many a captain and his sailors to change their charted course. Powerless to resist the sirens' mesmerizing song, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    Jesus Our Hope Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 27, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,366 views

    A sermon for Advent 1 on the theme of hope.

    Advent 1 – Jesus Our Hope – November 27, 2011 - Luke 1:26-38 This Sunday marks the beginning of Advent, the four weeks leading up to Christmas day. Advent is a time to reflect on the reality of the Incarnation, that to us a child is born, and a son is given. One who will be called ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    What Will It Take To Sincerely Pray And Expect An Answer Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 17, 2011
     | 4,201 views

    This message focuses on why our prayers sometimes go unanswered.

    What Will It Take? What Will It Take For Me To Sincerely Pray To God & Receive An Answer Part 2? Scriptures: James 4:2-3; Isaiah 55:11; Mark 16:16-18; 1 John 1:9 Introduction In my message two weeks ago I asked you “What will it take for us to sincerely pray to God and receive an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Scudder avatar

    The Christmas Story And The Coming Of Peace And Joy

    Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 30, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,751 views

    Will Christmas change your life? Will your life be better on December 26th because you celebrated Christmas this year? The Christmas story promises peace and joy. Do you experience peace and joy in your life? If not, then is the Christmas story real, or i

    Purpose: To explain how Christ brought peace and joy to the earth. Aim: I want the listener to experience God's peace and joy. INTRODUCTION: Will Christmas change your life? Will your life be better on December 26th because you celebrated Christmas this year? The Christmas story promises peace and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • D Marion Clark avatar

    Church Anatomy Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 11, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,165 views

    Though we are one in Christ, we are also diverse in gifts.

    Introduction Our previous verses impressed upon us our unity through the Holy Spirit. We may be different, but we are one in Christ. Our next verses emphasize the reality and importance of our diversity. Text For the body does not consist of one member but of many. The basic point of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed