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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Storming The Gates Of Hell!"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,184 views

    The Church that Jesus builds is unstoppable; are we in the blueprints?

    Matthew 16:13-19 Colossians 2:6-15 “Storming the Gates of Hell!” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN My little five-year old nephew, Davis, is Catholic and on a recent trip Davis asked his mother (Kristen) what happens to people after they die. Kristen tried to explain ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Understanding Vision Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Dec 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,848 views

    Vision has always been at the heart of serving God and doing His will. So a God given vision has always been at the heart of doing the will of God. God’s vision takes us to new levels and challenges us to do new things we would not think to accomplish our

    Unique Vision Daniel 9:22-23 God loves creativity and nowhere is that found more than in creation. Where I grew up in Kansas City, we have an average snowfall of 20 inches a year. One of the things you learn growing up there is that every snowflake is unique. No two snowflakes that have ever fallen ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    You Are Not Alone 2 Series

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Oct 20, 2011
     | 7,105 views

    Part 2 of 6 of Who Am I Series

    Title: Who Am I – 2 “You’re Not Alone – 2” Text: Exodus 3:11 Two weeks ago we started a series on “Who Am I?” This is a very relevant subject in the day we live in. Everyone wants to know who they are. Everyone wants to know what their ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Unfinished Work Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 20, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,573 views

    The main person of the church is the Savior, the mighty power of the church is the Spirit, and the major purpose of the church is souls.

    The Unfinished Work of Jesus ACTS 1:1-8 How do you launch a worldwide enterprise? In the last century, Coca-Cola did it. You can go just about anywhere in the world today and buy a Coke. They are the world’s largest multi-national corporation. Right behind them is Microsoft. The church is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    These Things We Have

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,456 views

    Examines the way the Lord has blessed our church.

    THESE THINGS WE HAVE This morning I would like to draw on just part of one verse as the primary text for my message. > Matthew 16:18 …I will build My church, and the gates of Hell shall not prevail against it. We have in this verse, a picture: a picture of 2 kingdoms. There is the kingdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fulfilling God's Vison By Connecting With Our Community

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,237 views

    In this passage in Luke Jesus makes it clear that His Vision for His followers and the church is to connect with the surrounding community.

    Fulfilling God’s Vision by Connecting with Our Community Luke 9:1-6 In this passage in Luke Jesus makes it clear that His Vision for His followers and the church is to connect with the surrounding community. Jesus sent out his twelve apostles and gave them power and authority to cast out demons ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Authentic Christianity

    Contributed by Richard Deem on Oct 12, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 14,341 views

    The church was never meant to be a “secret society” or an “exclusive group of elites.” We were never meant to exist for Sunday! We were never meant to be a club of positive thinkers who would tell each other how good we are.

    Authentic Christianity INTRODUCTION: If you want to know what someone is all about, just listen to what they say. Jesus once said: “Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaketh”. The Living Bible puts it this way: “Whatever is in the heart overflows into speech”. Sometimes I ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    God-Centered Worship Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 5, 2004
    based on 79 ratings
     | 16,701 views

    Why is church boring? Could it be that our worship is not God-Centered?

    INTRODUCTION  Why are we here today? Why are we all here giving up a morning to sleep in, a time to watch all the NFL pre-game shows? Why did we go to the trouble this morning of getting out of bed and putting on some nice clothing to be here?  Did we come here to see some of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Does God Sometimes Make You Toss And Turn?

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Jan 16, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,036 views

    How God can and will make you miserable...

    Does God sometimes Make you toss and Turn? JOB 7:4 When I lie down, I say, When shall I arise, and the night be gone? And I am full of tossings to and fro until the dawning of the day!! Man that’s Short but Powerful isn’t it!!!!! How many of you tonight know ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    You Are Your Values

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 7, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,707 views

    As we look at our purpose in life, we start with a foundational step which is our values.

    You are what you Value! February 9, 2020 I’ve never built a home, and if I was to build a home, I would hope I wouldn’t hire some of my favorite carpenters. This was one of their attempts to build a home for their wives . . . VIDEO Hopefully I wouldn’t be quite so bad. If you’re going to build ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sean Lester avatar

    God's Grace When He Disrupts Your Life

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 24, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,776 views

    When God's plan intersects with yours, life can be seriously disrupted. In this story, Joseph the husband of Mary reminds us that our lives are arranged by God and that often isn't easy. But, God's grace is also evident.

    God’s Grace when Disrupting Life Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Concise outline: When God's plan intersects with you plans, the disruption to your life can be dramatic and traumatic, as was the case with Joseph. But, we also see God's grace at work in the midst of the shattering the happiness ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Leave The Past In The Past

    Contributed by Kevin Mullins on May 27, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,786 views

    From Imitators to Instigators: Describing the need for agents of change in the local church

    Leave the Past in the Past: From Imitation to Instigation Jeremiah 29:11-14a Talk about Big Spring- How things change— Change is hard thing for us to deal with- I listen to a lot of talk radio- I enjoy it- one of the prevailing themes on talk radio as people call in - the way things used ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Not Just For Us Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 18, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,355 views

    Worship of God is the ultimate purpose of the world.

    IT’S NOT JUST FOR US Psalm 96:10 S: Worship C: Relationship between worship and mission Th: God – Most Worthy of Praise Pr: WORSHIP OF GOD IS THE ULTIMATE PURPOSE FOR ALL THE WORLD. Type: Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • Worship correctly, so the world will listen. • Keep to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Too Good To Be True

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 31, 2005
    based on 57 ratings
     | 7,408 views

    The church is a place of change.

    TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE Acts 5:12-16 S: Miracles C: God brings change Pr: THE CHURCH IS A PLACE OF CHANGE. Type: Narrative, Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • Be a place of change. • Be a place where lives are made better. • Live up to our potential instead of settling. Version: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Wall, Jr. avatar

    Is God Pleased With Your Worship

    Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 21,935 views

    All across our land and around the world, thousands of worship services are taking place today. The purpose of these worship services is to worship God in a way that honors and pleases Him. I wonder how many accomplished that purpose?

    All across our land and around the world, thousands of worship services are taking place today. The purpose of these worship services is supposed to be to worship God in a way that honors and pleases Him. I wonder how many accomplished that purpose? Will we accomplish it today in our service? I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance