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  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Who's In Charge? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 30, 2012
     | 5,604 views

    Face it, we humans like to be in charge of ourselves and as many others as we can. Though we aren't all power mongers, this default human behavior causes major problems when we see how God's universe really operates. The lesson comes home in this portion

    We as humans have various default behaviors that we engage in. I know that we as Christians don’t like to think that we are that way, but unless energy is expended in seeking healing from these default human behaviors, we will continue to do them naturally. Paul said in Philippians 2:12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    A Short Timer's Attitude

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 1, 2012
    based on 104 ratings
     | 45,205 views

    To help the listener see the need to set spiritual goals.

    This is really an awesome time of the year isn’t it? I love the weather, being able to do yard work, ball games, and cook outs. Children all over the nation also love this time of year as the school year is coming to a close. Parents, teachers, coaches, and anyone that is around kids this time of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Avoiding Dead Faith Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 3, 2012
     | 6,058 views

    James continues to remind us that faith is active. It is not mere mental assent but obediently imitating God by loving our neighbors.

    1. Secret Service A man was coming out of church one day, and the preacher was standing at the door as he always is to shake hands. (You know. The preacher’s job is to: shake them in, shake them up, and shake them out!) Well, he grabbed the guy by the hand and pulled him aside. The preacher ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Teaching On Prayer Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on May 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,624 views

    Sermon #9 in the Preaching of Jesus series deals with Luke 11:1-13, 18:1-14 where Jesus taught about prayer.

    Jesus teaching on Prayer Luke 11:1-13; 18:1-14 CHCC: March 4, 2012 INTRODUCTION: It’s Faith in Action Sunday … and the most important action we can take is to PRAY. Prayer brings the power of God into our actions. And prayer is the topic Jesus preached about in the scriptures ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ask, Seek, Knock

    Contributed by David Mcnally on May 6, 2012
     | 10,269 views

    Do you have to use special words when you talk to your Dad, or wait for a special time, or wear special clothes. Hopefully not. It's the same with God. He wants us to open our hearts and talk to Him often.

    Luke 11:1-13 (v.9-10) Prayer - May the words of my mouth SERMON – Jesus wants us to ask, seek and knock A bible class teacher once asked his group this question: "When you are in trouble, what do you usually do?" He then gave them three options from which to choose: 1. Take care of it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hey, Who U Looking At? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 17, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,632 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke 11: 27 – 32

    Luke 11: 27 – 32 Hey, Who U Looking At? 27 And it happened, as He spoke these things, that a certain woman from the crowd raised her voice and said to Him, “Blessed is the womb that bore You, and the breasts which nursed You!” 28 But He said, “More than that, blessed are ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    One Small Step To Destruction Series

    Contributed by Richard White on May 18, 2012
    based on 45 ratings
     | 16,327 views

    Samson was a mighty man of God, but he took small steps that finally leads to his destruction, so it is with us. Small subtle steps can bring the strongest Christian down.

    One Small step to destruction. Judges 16:1ff We have been examining the Life of Samson. We have been seeing steps to bring down even the strongest of people. Samson was set apart by God at birth, he was the son of the Promise, a deliverer of the people, taking a Nazirite vow; yet he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faces In The Crowd Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 18, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,875 views

    On the day of the triumphal entry there were many faces in the crowd with differing agendas. Where would you fall?

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we are going to rewind of Bible DVR’s for a final time. Today we rewind back to the beginning of what is called the Passion Week to the Triumphal Entry. • For Jesus this is the beginning of the end of His ministry on earth. • In John 12:1, it is Friday evening and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Obedience

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 21, 2012
    based on 19 ratings
     | 34,911 views

    Anything short of absolute obedience to God is disobedience. Saul’s life points out the seriousness of disobedience and the nature of obedience

    Obedience 1 Samuel 15:22-23 Someone has said that obedience is the practical acceptance of the authority and will of God. It includes both submitting to Him and then expressing that submission in actions, words and thoughts. Anything short of absolute obedience to God is disobedience. Saul’s life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    See God As He Is

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 3, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,958 views

    See God As He Is 1) Awesomely Holy 2) Totally Forgiving; 3) Mightily Motivating

    Do you know what an ultra violet camera does? A UV camera can record the spectrum of light that we can’t see with our naked eyes. Inspectors use UV cameras to look for gas leaks at refineries lest the gasses escape unnoticed and harm the surrounding environment. It’s not just refinery ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Vanity, Vanity"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 18, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,283 views

    A sermon about transformation through humility and servanthood.

    “Vanity, Vanity” Mark 10:35-45 An author tells of a time that his car was struck by lightning while he was driving. When he was safe at home, he started to tell about his experience to his teenage son. He was expecting at least a bit of sympathy. Instead, his son interrupted him ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Elections...elections...

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Oct 19, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,441 views

    At a time Election fever is in the air, Yours truly has woven a message around the acronym "E.L.E.C.T" focusing on simple yet profound aspects’ of Christ’s ministry and Christian life.

    ELECTIONS...ELECTIONS... Hey, the Election Fever is in the air. The International media in recent times has been abuzz with US Presidential Election News. The campaign speeches and moves of the Presidential candidates are analyzed by every News channel, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Reality Of Tribulation

    Contributed by Mike Aldaco on Oct 23, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,854 views

    This about about what trials do in your life.

    THE REALITY OF TRIBULATIONS I understand that God is on our side & God wants to bless his people! But the truth is that in this life along with all the benefits of God, we’re going to have opposition. We’re going to have flowing in opposite direction good & bad! I think we know that being a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Coming To America Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 27, 2012
     | 4,312 views

    A description of the sin that was in Rome and how it is reflected in our nation.

    Video “Evidence of God’s Existence” Paul wrote the Book of Romans to the believers in Rome. He has praised them for their faithful living. He has encouraged them to remember their need for fellowship. He unlocked the mystery of the Gospel so that they could tap into the power to have authority ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Ron Hietsch avatar

    Christ The King

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Nov 2, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,593 views

    The kingdom of God does not take shape in the physical world. It exists in the hearts and minds of believers who inhabit earthly countries and kingdoms. Unlike earthly kingdoms it is eternal.

    November 25, 2012 Last Sunday of the Church Year -- Christ the King -- Series B Grace mercy and peace from God the father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Text Daniel 7:13-14 ESV I saw in the night visions, and behold, with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran