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  • Chris Kelly avatar

    Why Kids Are So Important

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on May 20, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 21,829 views

    Children are so often neglected in our society. But in Jesus' kingdom they are the keys to the community!

    Why Kids Are So Important Series: Kids of the Kingdom May 4, 2014 Kids Message: (Gather kids and ask 1 kid to put an easy puzzle together. Tell him/her that if they put it together under the time limit then they will get a prize. Say, “Go!” but give them only 5 seconds. Say, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Getting Started Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 2, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,568 views

    In this sermon we learn about the priority of worship and the Word of God.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a minister who was giving the children’s sermon one day at his church. 1. He had decided to talk to the kids about how to write a good sermon, in hopes of inspiring some to grow up and go into the ministry or become a Sunday School teacher. 2. So he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Facing Fear In Faith Series

    Contributed by William Harris on Sep 20, 2014
     | 6,507 views

    Facing your fears in faith is what this message is about

    Life and Times of Joshua the Son of Nun Learning to Face Fear Good morning family I’m glad you’re here. My prayer as always is that you leave blessed and encouraged for coming. Last week we discussed this idea of what God wants to accomplish as he sends his nation of Sons & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Healing Touch Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 19,923 views

    You may think you're too sick, too vile, too sinful, too far gone for Jesus to help; that you'll clean up your act first, and then come to Jesus. It’s a good thing that the leper didn’t wait until he was clean to beg Jesus for a touch.

    INTRODUCTION For the past six weeks we counted down the last 94 hours of the life of Jesus before the discovery of the empty tomb on Easter morning. In this message I’m going to resume my verse- by-verse study of the Gospel According to Mark. This series is entitled, “The reMARKable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Life-Changing Power Of The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 23,657 views

    The Word of God has supernatural power to change lives.

    INTRODUCTION This is the sixth message in the series from 1 Thessalonians. The series is entitled, “Finding Hope in a Hopeless World.” In this message we’re going to study “The Life-changing Power of the Word of God.” A lot of people are confused about what the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Asleep In The Light? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,739 views

    When you’re spiritually asleep it means you’re unaware of what God is doing right now in the world.

    INTRODUCTION One of the first church jokes I remember hearing is about the deacon who always went to sleep when his pastor started preaching. One Sunday, the pastor decided to play a trick on him. He started preaching, and sure enough, the drowsy deacon was soon sound asleep. The pastor said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Better Eightfold Path, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,800 views

    Life is tough. There really is no secret pathway to avoid suffering. But we don’t have to avoid suffering, because God has promised to give us the strength to endure.

    INTRODUCTION If you’re familiar with world religions, you’ve probably heard of the eightfold path of Buddhism. The two most famous Buddhists in the world are the Dali Lama and Tiger Woods. A couple of years ago, Tiger was guilty of some bad conduct that cost him his marriage and some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pbpwmgifwmy! Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,953 views

    If you are a follower of Jesus Christ, you are being changed from the inside out day by day. God's process of changing us covers every area of our lives: body, soul, and spirit.

    INTRODUCTION This is the last message in the series from 1 Thessalonians. I hope you’ve enjoyed these messages as much as I’ve enjoyed sharing them. Did you about the retired preacher who was searching for something in his wife’s closet? He pulled out a drawer and saw five eggs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Prophetic Agenda Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,075 views

    The Day of the Lord refers to the time when God will dramatically intervene in human history and set in motion the events of the end of the world, as we know it.

    INTRODUCTION God has a great way of humbling us. This week I had the privilege of driving my two granddaughters, Lizzie and Caroline to school. They call me Dee Dee, so when I get to hang out with them, I call it Dee Dee duty. But I always say that when I get to be with them it’s a happy Dee ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Intercessory Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
     | 30,029 views

    This message is all about the importance of praying for other people. 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 teaches us an important lesson: Asking for prayer is not a sign of weakness. It's a mark of dependence.

    INTRODUCTION A little girl asked her grandmother, “Grandmother, how old are you?” Her grandmother said, “Sweetheart, it’s not nice to ask a woman her age.” The next day the granddaughter said, “Grandmother, how much do you weigh?” The grandmother replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    And Be Thankful

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 11, 2014
     | 13,659 views

    Christians are to be thankful. The message is encouragement from the Apostle to the Gentiles to remember to exhibit gratitude.

    “And be thankful.” [1] Only three English words comprise our text; but the text is assuredly appropriate on this Sunday before our national Day of Thanksgiving. It serves to remind us of one of the essential characteristics marking the person who knows the Living God. I have often ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Angels Among Us Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 28, 2014
     | 5,399 views

    All of us can tell stories of near death experiences. I’ve always thought that there were angels watching over us, keeping us safe, out of harms way.

    Giant Mysteries Series “Angels Among Us” (Inspired by Ron Philip’s book Unexplained Mysteries of Heaven & Earth) May 11, 2014 Chester FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Each of us could tell our own incredible story of something that happened to us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    No Mere Men-9--Sec. 3, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 11, 2014
     | 3,594 views

    9 of 10. Paul reveals the traits of unspiritual men. Unspiritual men are unable to exist in harmony. But Why? Because...No mere men can Overcome...

    NO MERE MEN-IX—1Corinthians 3:1-23 —SECTION 3(:18-23)—Their BOAST— Attention: When it comes down to it, without tools, Mere Men’s abilities are severely limited, accomplishing only a very small amount of the work they desire. All mankind realizes that their world is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Liberty & Your Influence Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2014
     | 5,856 views

    Food sacrificed to idols - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: • Love verses knowledge (vs 1-3). • Proposals and people (vs 4-8) • Make a point, or make a difference? (vs 9-13) SERMON BODY: ill: • YouTube News Clip: • This past week Germany celebrated 25 years since fall of the Berlin ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Buffet (Buffay) Of Buffet?

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 9, 2015
     | 5,697 views

    A message on fasting. The problem with fasting, the purpose of fasting, the pitfalls of fasting, the promises to fasters.

    Buffet (Buffay) or Buffet? PPT 1 Pic of a buffet (buffay) PPT 2 Pic of a boxer buffeting another boxers body What are you doing with your body? Are you buffaying it or buffeting it? PPT 3 Text 1Co 9:27 but I buffet my body and make it my slave, lest possibly, after I have preached to others, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal