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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Today Counts Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 19, 2016
     | 5,792 views

    When you discover your life purpose, you are playing an important part in lifting up His name, advancing His kingdom and accomplishing His will.

    A. WHAT’S YOUR LIFE’S PURPOSE? 1. Salvation. “The Lord is not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance” (I Peter 3:9). 2. To grow spiritually. “For this is the will of God, your sanctification” (I Thess. 4:3, NASB). 3. To ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Still Speaks Today

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 7, 2011
     | 10,554 views

    God spoke to Adam and Eve in the Garden of Even in Genesis. God spoke to Abraham and other patriarchs in the Old Testament. God spoke to prophets, kings and judges. God spoke to the early Church. Jesus spoke to his disciples and the risen Jesus spok

    God Still Speaks Today (Have you heard him speak lately?) Exodus 3:1-12 Hebrews 1:1 Exodus 3 we find Moses in the desert of Median. Moses had lived in elegance and was now herding sheep in the desert. He had gone form the sublime to the simple, son of Pharaoh to sheepherder. It was in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Power Of Vision

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000
    based on 116 ratings
     | 12,746 views

    God's Sovereignty gives us vision beyond our present circumstances so that we can know His hand of love is at work.

    The Power of Vision Job 42 I have been waiting to share with you the message that God has burned into my heart while I was away with my family on vacation. I have been sharing this lesson every chance I have been given since I have returned home. I shared it with our staff on Monday morning, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Blessed And Broken

    Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,261 views

    Relates the broken bread in communion to the way God works in our lives.

    Blessed & Broken June 2015 Have you heard the 4 Great Religious Truths Muslims don't recognize Judaism as a religion. 2. Jews don't recognize Jesus as the Messiah. 3. Protestants don't recognize the Pope as the leader of the Christian faith. 4. Baptists don't recognize each other at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Life's Dimensions

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 15, 2001
    based on 208 ratings
     | 8,758 views

    An attempt to answer the question posed by James in 4:14, "What is your life?"

    Life’s Dimensions James 4:13-17 13 Now listen, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money." 14 Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Permeation Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 22, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,937 views

    First of a four part series on how our church impacts the community through the ministry of our members.

    In light of all the recent news about the financial crisis in our country, I thought it was rather interesting that I came across this article from June of 2004 that reported that Freddie Mac had adopted a new logo in order to “reflect the company’s renewed focus on its vital housing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Magnifying Christ's Majesty I Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Nov 30, 2008
     | 4,358 views

    As John set about to write these two chapters I’m sure that he felt a deep sense of frustration. How could he put in words what he had seen in God’s throne room? He must have felt like he had been given the task of describing a rainbow to a blind man, or

    Magnifying Christ’s Majesty Part I Revelation 5:1-7 Purpose: To exalt Christ’s worthiness. Aim: I want the listener to respond to Christ’s majesty with passionate worship. INTRODUCTION: When Vance Havner once told a group of people that he was very optimistic about world events. Someone asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Chasing After... Career Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Jul 22, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 11,455 views

    We seek meaning for our lives in the very same places the Teacher looked in Ecclesiastes ... and are all ultimately meaningless without God.

    American Idols: #1 Work Ecclesiastes 2:17-23 We’re beginning a new series tonight entitled "American Idols." You may be familiar with the popular Fox television show where contestants show off their singing talents and vie to become the next "American Idol." You’d have to have been on another ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You "In Christ"?

    Contributed by Matthew Brown on Mar 30, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,149 views

    This sermon shares the advantages of being In Christ.

    Are you “In Christ?” Pt I Eph 2:10 – I was created for a purpose. God has made us what we are. He has created us in Christ Jesus to live lives filled with good works that he has prepared for us to do. 2Co 5:17 – I’ve been created over again. A fresh start. Whoever is a believer in Christ is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pentecost Sunday - God's Presence, Power And Purpose Within You!

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 3, 2017
     | 9,475 views

    Brief outline of many scriptures regarding the outpouring of the HOLY SPIRIT from Old Testament to New Testament times, until even today. OT Prophetic word fulfilled in NT and today. Examples of 'GOD with' us and those throughout scripture and for NOW!

    2017.06.04.Sermon God With(in) Us and MORE. HIS PRESENCE, POWER & PURPOSE within us. William Akehurst, HSWC Pentecost Sunday GOD’S PRESENCE, POWER (gifts and boldness) AND PURPOSE in you! GOD WITH US…but there’s more… HIS HOLY SPIRIT (HE-JESUS will come) vs 18 John 14:16-18 16 And I will pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Owens avatar

    It's A Boy! Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 24, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,566 views

    In this sermon, we look at the birth of Moses and plan to protect him that was carried out by his family. We draw three important lessons from this part of the story.

    Introduction: A. Top 10 Things Not To Say While Your Wife is in Labor... #10. Women are so lucky! I sure wish men could experience the miracle of childbirth. #9. Do you think the baby will come before Monday Night Football starts? #8. I hope you’re ready for a picture, the photographer ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Apostolic Perspective

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 8, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,287 views

    An apostolic perspective will make decisions based upon God’s purposes, plans and praise. In other words, all of our decisions will be determined by what will bring greater praise, fulfillment of God’s purpose - HIs glory known and given throughout the wh

    Apostolic Perspective And God has appointed in the church first apostles... (I Cor. 13:28) An apostle is one who is a sent forth messenger of truth. Paul identifies himself as Paul, an apostle (not sent from men, nor through the agency of man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father. (Gal. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mislead & Misguided

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on May 13, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 5,781 views

    A SERMON GIVEN TO ENLIGHTEN THOSE LIVING THE LAW BY SELF - WILL AND NOT WITH THE GRACE AND MERCY OF GOD.

    MISLEAD & MISGUIDED INTRODUCTION WE ARE TO VENTURING OFF INTO A GOD GIVEN MESSAGE COMING FORTH FROM THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW. OUR MAIN THOUGHT IS PERTANENT TO THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT, WHEREAS JESUS INTRODUCED GOD’S NEW LAWS AND GOD’S NEW STANDARDS FOR GOD’S PEOPLE, IN ADDITION TO THIS HE ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Doest Thou Here Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,631 views

    Sermon Seven In The Series. Jesus is left at Jeruselem as but a 12 year old boy. His mother returns to find him seemingly surprised he is there.

    From The Desk Of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA WHAT DOEST THOU HERE? Sermon 7 Luke 2:40-52 Intro: As a child, TWICE, my parents left me at church! As just a toddler they left me at Union Hill Church, thinking I had gone home with my grandparents, and as a grade school kid, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Show Us Your Glory

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Sep 2, 2007
    based on 69 ratings
     | 47,876 views

    Moses aksed God, "Show me your glory." This should be the cry of the church today, "Lord, show us your glory."

    Show Us Your Glory by: Pastor Donny Granberry Exodus 33:14-18 NIV The LORD replied, "My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest." Then Moses said to him, "If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here. 16 How will anyone know that you are pleased with me and with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God