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  • Joe Hayes avatar

    The Way We Were, Pt 8 Seized With Fear Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 2, 2009
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    The Fear of The Lord also means we should have a terror in our hearts because God is not the nic pink fluffy God people say he is.

    Church as it was meant to be, was a community of saints who feared God. (Acts 9:31) In doing these studies, we want to discover and do church the way God has designed His Church to be, without personal preference, cultural influence or denominational perspectives. A person’s experience of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sanctification Means Being Spiritually Minded

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 14, 2010
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    Being Spirit minded keeps us commiting sin

    SANCTIFICATION MEANS BEING SPIRITUALLY MINDED I agree with what Joyce Meyers wrote, “I am of the opinion that as long as we are cooperating with the Holy Spirit to the best of our ability and sincerely want to change (as we walk in the light and God points out something in our life that ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like A Fishing Net Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 18, 2010
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     | 14,838 views

    This is my fourth sermon in the series and looks at how we are to be productive as we act as God's kingdom here.

    It seems strange to mix the sacred with the everyday, to describe the eternal with the ordinary, the infinite with the finite. And yet that is exactly what Jesus did when looking for a way to illustrate the Kingdom of Heaven, a treasure in a field, a merchant looking for a pearl the tiniest of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Party Line Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Oct 19, 2007
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     | 2,638 views

    If you were brought up in George Mueller’s orphanage as opposed to one of the state-run facilities for orphaned children, would there be a difference? Definitely, all of your opinions, philosophies, values, and ethics would be worlds apart.

    Romans Series Title: The Line in the Sand Message Title: The Party Line Scripture: Romans 1:2 Romans 1:2 2 the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures In politics, the line or the party line is an idiom for a political party or social movement’s agenda, as well ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Don't Waste Your Life Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 24, 2007
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     | 16,926 views

    Part 1 in the series The Purpose-Driven Life. This message looks at what it means to waste your life and how to avoid it.

    Don’t Waste Your Life The Purpose Driven Life, part 1 David K. Flowers (Rick Warren) Wildwind Community Church October 14, 2007 I don’t know about you, but I hate wasting my time. I especially hate it when others waste my time. The older I get, the more this bothers me, maybe because the older I ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    He Makes All Things New

    Contributed by Jeff Foster on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 29 ratings
     | 23,322 views

    This sermon explores how life can be transformed through faith in Jesus. It uses the examples of Zacchaeus, the woman at the well, the fishermen of Galilee, and the rich young man.

    He Makes All Things New Learning about JESUS: the Way, the Truth and the Life A sermon by Jeff Foster preached to the Cortez Church of Christ January 14, 2007 When I was a child, the man who lived across the alleyway from my family was a rather strange man who had an extraordinary gift. We would ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Heavenly Minded Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 16, 2007
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     | 16,343 views

    Paul is telling us that as believers our mind is to be focused on God and His purposes.

    Heavenly Minded Text: Col. 3:1-4 Introduction 1. Illustration: A wise person once said, "A man’s life is governed by his thoughts; he will ultimately become that which dwells most on his mind. “You are what you eat.” Engulf yourselves with His presence, put Him in your mind, Become more ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Show Us Your Glory

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Sep 2, 2007
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     | 47,868 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

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    A Life Worth Living

    Contributed by Marvin Minton on Sep 5, 2007
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     | 5,191 views

    A life lived without God is an empty life. A life lived with God is full and meaningful.

    A Life Worth Living Psalm 127:1-5 Only two psalms are attributed to Solomon, this one and Psalm 72. Scholars class Psalm 127 as a wisdom psalm. It is the eighth in a series of psalms called “songs of ascent” or “songs of degrees”. The psalm says two things about life: life without God is empty and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Empty Cisterns

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Oct 5, 2007
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     | 16,220 views

    You may be sitting here fully understanding that you could be going down the wrong road. You have seen warning signs that your life may not be pleasing to God. And you want this to change.

    Three Warnings of Empty Cisterns Jeremiah 2:4-13 All Scripture Marked NLT: Tyndale House Publishers. (2004). Holy Bible : New Living Translation. "Text edition"--Spine. (2nd ed.). Wheaton, Ill.: Tyndale House Publishers. All Scripture Marked “The Message”: Peterson, E. H. (2002). The Message : The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    Introduction To Ephesians

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jun 22, 2007
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     | 5,618 views

    Introduction to the book of Ephesians.

    1. It’s not often that we get to view the bookends of a church. a. The BEGINNING… how it all started. b. Toward the END… how it all ended up. c. But with the church in Ephesus, we see it’s beauty and strength in the beginning… and it’s weakness at the end. • Acts 18 - Paul spent some time in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Project Build An Ark Series

    Contributed by Harley Jay Nickless on Jul 13, 2007
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     | 10,583 views

    The bible tells us that God called Noah to work with him by building a gigantic boat called an ark. Project “Build-An-Ark” measured over one and a half football fields long and took the best part of one hundred and twenty years to complete! In similar f

    God’s Call to Change the World Part 2 Sunday, July 8, 2007 July Message Series: “God’s Call to Change the World” Today’s Message: “Project: Build An Ark” Play Clip (Evan Almighty ea_clip_5) Introduction 9 This is the account of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    A Special Calling Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 2, 2006
    based on 55 ratings
     | 21,230 views

    God has a special calling for all His children.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Throughout the first chapter of Colossians, we have learned about how Jesus redeemed us, how He saved us from the penalty of sin. We have seen how He is reconciled us to Himself through His blood. • Now, we need to pause for a moment and think about this question, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    3 Questions Of God

    Contributed by Glenn Narvaez on Jun 20, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,487 views

    Find out the 3 heart-searching Questions God would ask us. These refers to our relationship with Him, with our brethren and with our family. Enjoy God’s word.

    THE THREE QUESTIONS OF GOD? By Ptr. Glenn Narvaez July 10, 2005 1. “Where are you?” Gen. 3.9 This is related to our relationship with God "But the LORD God called to the man, "Where are you?"" (Gen 3:9 NIV) He is absent in his meeting with God. Adam was not in his meeting place with God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Life's Great Moments

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 17, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,064 views

    There are at least six special, significant moments in one’s life that need examination. That’s what this sermon does.

    LIFE’S GREAT MOMENTS Esther 4:14 Synopsis of Esther • Persian Queen Vashti is deposed • Esther chosen to succeed her • Uncle Mordecail uncovers a conspiracy • Haman’s plot to destroy the Jews • Mordecai persuades Esther to intercede • Esther’s request to the king • Mordecai is honored by ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan