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  • Jim McCutchen avatar

    Thou Shalt Not Lie To Thyself!

    Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Oct 21, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,904 views

    The tragedy is people lie long enough they start believing their own falsehood. Who are you really? What do you see when you look into the mirror?

    THOU SHALT NOT LIE INTRO: Everyone looks really good from up here this morning. But did you look this good when you woke up this morning? You have that morning dazed look · Your hair is sticking out in strange places, · We men get to shaven that rough looking over night growth of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    What Do You Do When Your World Is Falling Apart?

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 12, 2013
    based on 40 ratings
     | 29,133 views

    Some who call themselves Christians are denying The Authority of Scripture. Some are denying the Deity and Saving power of Christ. When doctrine and truth are abandoned., You do not get liberal Christianity you have formed a whole new religion based on satanic doctrine. (Updated Nov. 2026)

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four readings before the Sermon. Today's Readings are: Malachi 3:13 - 4:6 ; Psalm 98; 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 and Luke 21:5-19 Let Us Pray…... O’ Heavenly Father ... we thank you for this glorious day … and for the transforming ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Marriage, By The Book

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 15, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,450 views

    In Genesis chapter 2, God gives us the formula for a happy and lasting marriage.

    Marriage, By the Book Genesis 2:18-24 Intro: Children were asked some questions about marriage and dating and such. Here are some of their answers. .HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHOM TO MARRY? . Alan age 10 says this: You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    John Chapter 3 Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 19, 2013
     | 4,201 views

    Jesus and Nicodemus now get down to the nitty gritty about being born again.

    John 3:1-18 “Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs you are doing if God were not with ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    “diagnosing A Heart Problem” Mark 7: 5, 14-23

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 21, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,483 views

    In the first 5 verses of mark, chapter 7 we see the religionists have found fault with Jesus' disciples. The religionists were on a fact-finding commission from Jerusalem. They had come to investigate Jesus, to see exactly what was going on.

    In the first 5 verses of mark, chapter 7 we see the religionists have found fault with Jesus' disciples. The religionists were on a fact-finding commission from Jerusalem. They had come to investigate Jesus, to see exactly what was going on. News of His preaching and healing and of His conflicts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Beatitudes - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Feb 22, 2016
     | 6,211 views

    The Beatitudes of our Lord are powerful, holding before the world a descriptive picture of the true disciple of God. Centering in this message the poor in Spirit

    I. Introduction A. A man walks into a shoe store, and tries on a pair of shoes. "How do they feel?" asks the sales clerk. "Well ... they feel a bit tight." replies the man. The assistant promptly bends down and has a look at the shoes and the mans feet. "Try pulling out on the tongue." offers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Press In

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 25, 2016
     | 12,564 views

    Do you simply need to touch Jesus - Get in the Press!

    INTRO: 1. For most Christians faith is a passive exercise. a. If faced with the circumstances this woman was faced with they’d conclude, well it must not be God’s will for me to receive today. (Sometimes exactly what we need) b. When faced with any opposition, they just back off ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Permits ... The Disciples Scatter Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 7, 2016
     | 7,827 views

    Jesus is betrayed by Judas, and so many more, but is in total peace

    Message Matthew 26:47-56 Jesus Permits ... The Disciples Scatter When you go to the top part of the Niagara Falls there is a point which you can reach which is called “the point of no return”. No boat, no matter how powerful the engine, is able to pull away from the surging of water heading over ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gethsemane

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 8, 2016
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,673 views

    In preparing our hearts to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord, this sermon takes us to the Garden of Gethsemane and shows us the anguish of Jesus as He prays to the Father. But in doing that, it also shows us the amazing grace and love of our God

    Gethsemane Text: Mark 14:32 – 42 Alright, let’s open our Bibles up to the Gospel of Mark. This morning we’re looking at one of the most troubling portions (at least to me), of the Passion Week… And the reason I say that, is because this story of Jesus praying in the Garden ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Back From The Dead

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,894 views

    All glory for our change goes to God. He provided us with salvation. We do not need to do good works to merit salvation, but we should do good works because we have received salvation. This is God’s plan for every believer.

    Opening illustration: Can a man be officially alive after being declared legally dead? That question became international news when a man from Ohio showed up in good health after being reported missing more than 25 years earlier. At the time of his disappearance he had been unemployed, addicted, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Voice Are You Listening To? Series

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 15, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 22,542 views

    We must choose to listen to the right voice. Fear has a voice and Fatih has a voice. Which one are you going to pay the most attention to?

    Fear vs. Faith – 2 What Voice Are You Listening To? II Timothy 1:5-7 “When I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also. Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    Behold, I Will Make You Fishers Of Men Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jan 4, 2016
     | 7,376 views

    Jesus calls Peter and Andrew, James and John. What kind of people did our Lord call to His service?

    I. Introduction A. "So, what's the matter?" asked one woman of her friend over coffee. "I thought you just got back from a nice relaxing fishing trip with your husband." "Oh, everything went wrong," the second woman answered. "First, he said I talked so loud I would scare the fish. Then he said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mirror

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 2, 2016
    based on 45 ratings
     | 35,384 views

    If we want to know who we really are, what mirror should we look in? We need, we must yield to God's Word to God's will and allow him to mold us into the image the reflection, the image of His son.

    For Those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are 4 Scriptures read prior to the Message. Today's assigned readings are: Exodus 34:29-35; Psalm 99; 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2; and Luke 9:28-43. After being away for some time on a business trip, ... Bill thought it would be nice ... to bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    #3 Unbderstand Love: Patient

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 3, 2016
     | 2,813 views

    THIS IS A MUST READ! What is love? After studying love I wonder if I even know what love really is. This is part #3 of a series on understanding love. Please consider this lesson.

    WHAT DO I REALLY NEED? THE SUDDEN NOT SO SUDDEN MOVE OF GOD... LOVE IS PATIENT... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 1 Corinthians 13:4 (KJV) Charity suffereth long, ... 1 Corinthians 13:4 (NIV) Love is patient,... 1 Corinthians 13:4 (NLT) Love is patient... 1 Corinthians 13:4 (MSG) ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    #4 Understanding Loove: Kindness

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 5, 2016
     | 2,862 views

    In this series we are pondering LOVE? What is real love? Love must be kind. Do we care more for others than for self? KINDNESS IS LOVE IN ACTION.

    #4 UNDERSTANDING LOVE: KINDNESS... LOVE IN ACTION! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 1 Corinthians 13:4 (KJV) Charity suffereth long, and is kind; --- 1 Corinthians 13:4 (NLT) Love is patient and kind. --- 1 Corinthians 13:4 (MSG) Love never gives up. Love cares more for others than ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God