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  • Kevin Barron avatar

    Where's Jesus?

    Contributed by Kevin Barron on Dec 29, 2012
     | 6,356 views

    Preached Year C, First Sunday of Christmas, following the lectionary

    WHERE’S JESUS? LUKE 2:41-52 (NRSV) DECEMBER 30, 2012 AM YEAR C, FIRST SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS OSCEOLA, AR FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH INTRO. Where’s Jesus? Reading this passage reminds me of a series of children’s books many parents and grandparents may remember. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    It's About Time:beware!caution! Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on May 27, 2013
     | 4,163 views

    Rather than just telling us what we should not do, the Lord here tells us why we should not do the things He forbids.

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church May 26th, 2013 Ephesians 5:3-7 It’s about time Beware! Caution! Intro: In our last study, we considered verses 1-2. • We were told to be “followers of God, as dear children • We are/imitate God---child imitates/parent. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Avoid Hypocrisy In Your Life

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 29, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,488 views

    A look at four keys to avoid hypocrisy in our lives.

    WHAT IS SO BAD ABOUT HYPOCRISY? For the Christian, it’s the false security; for the non-Christian, it’s the disillusionment that happens when you look closely at Christians’ lives. - Luke 12:1 – “hypocrisy.” a. For the Christian, it’s the false ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trusting A Predictably Unpredictable God In Unpredictable Places Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 17, 2013
     | 6,531 views

    Just because some gods fail, doesn't mean there is no God... because there is One you can trust whose provision is sufficient for where he lead and for what you need.

    201306016 4th Sunday After Pentecost C Series: How Much Is Enough and Who Do You Trust for It? Part II Title: “Trusting a Predictably Unpredictable God in Unpredictable Places” Text: I Kings 17:8-9 (8-16) Thesis: Just because some gods fail, doesn’t mean there is no God… ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    His Footprints Left No Trace!

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 25, 2013
    based on 17 ratings
     | 13,073 views

    We all know people who will not stop and ask for directions. God closes the way to our past and opens the way to a new and better future.

    His Footprints Left No Trace! “Your way went straight through the sea; your pathways went right through the mighty waters. But your footprints left no trace!” Psalm 77:13-20 (CEB) Intro: We all know people who will not stop and ask for directions. I recently saw an Insurance company ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Test Of A Testimony

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 7, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,925 views

    A sermon to emphasis the importance of our personal testimony.

    "The Test of a Testimony" Hebrews 11:5 By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God. INTRODUCTION: Enoch is one of the most interesting characters in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Evidence Of The Resurrection - The Church (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 9, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 40,399 views

    A sermon examining the reality that the Church is evidence that Jesus is alive.

    EVIDENCE OF THE RESURRECTION EXHIBIT A: THE CHURCH (PART 2) I Corinthians 15:1-2 Several years ago, a man named John was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy. As a result of his condition, his complexion was pale, his body was weak, he was unable to breathe without an oxygen tank, and he could not walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Evidence Of The Resurrection: Personal Testimonies - (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 12, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 19,527 views

    A sermon examining the many eyewitness accounts of Christ's Resurrection.

    Evidence Of The Resurrection Personal Testimonies (Part 2) I Corinthians 15:5-7 During a criminal investigation, detectives seek to gather as much evidence as possible to prove their case. While they will take as much circumstantial evidence as is available, they would much rather have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All Born Under The Same Sun

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jul 14, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,438 views

    The recent trial and acquital of neighborhood watchmen George Zimmerman has us now asking questions of ourselves. Is Jim Crow really dead or in America today is he still alive?

    "Anyone who hates a brother or sister is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life residing in him" Introduction Fifty years ago they marched in Washington D. C. and Dr. King talked about a dream. Since then America has elected and re-elected President Barack Obama its first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #8~ Angels-Pt.4 Bible Doctrine Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 31, 2012
     | 3,804 views

    Angels are spirit beings, however from time too time have taken the appearance as men, one of these MEN was the LORD, because Abraham calls Him "LORD" IN VERSES 1+13-14.

    #8~ ANGELS-pt.4 BIBLE DOCTRINE 9-1-12 Today we'll continue with our study to do with bible doctrine, and once again say a few things about "Angels". ---- Angels are spirit beings, however from time too time have taken the appearance as men, listen as I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Most Likely To Succeed (Theme From Ray Pritchard) Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 9, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,342 views

    God blessed Samson with great parents...as many of us have. What are we doing with that blessing? God also always tells us what we need to know even though it's not always what we want to know.

    Did your school yearbook have this category: “Most Likely to Succeed”? If so, would we find your picture there? Perhaps you were too much of a goof in high school to lead any of your classmates to believe that you would ever amount to much. If you were the chosen one, have you measured ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    My Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 11, 2012
     | 7,781 views

    A relevant series looking at Psalm 23

    My Shepherd July 15, 2012 Psalm 23 I heard about a man who hated his wife's cat. He wanted to get rid of it, but she wouldn't let him. Finally, he decided he had enough! So, he put the cat in his car and drove to the other side of town, let the cat out, and drove home with a smile. As he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing The Future Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 11, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,212 views

    A relevant 5 week series looking at Psalm 23.

    Facing The Future August 12, 2012 Psalms 23:6 Today we are going to conclude our series on Psalm 23. As I’ve thought about this Psalm, I really think the last 2 verses are the hardest to accept. Think about the world we live in, the pain and the suffering and consider what David tells us ~ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Hinrichs avatar

    An Awesome God

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Oct 8, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,540 views

    God reveals his character to us as we see the heavenly throne through the vision of John in Revelation - the result for us ought to be unabashed worship!

    Our God is an awesome God He reigns from heaven above With wisdom, power, and love Our God is an awesome God Have you discovered how awesome God is? Have you seen the magnificence of the King of Kings with the eyes of your heart? This morning, with hushed silence, we will enter into one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Sounds From Heaven

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 16, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,343 views

    As we approach the coming Day of the Lord can we expect to hear audible sounds from the heavens? From the pages of Scripture we find some remarkable (even if overlooked) accounts of sounds from the heavens that surround decisive historical events.

    Are The Trumpets of Judgement Warming Up? A Video(s) B I Whose making all that Noise? A As we approach the coming Day of the Lord can we expect to hear audible sounds from the heavens? 1 From the pages of Scripture we find some remarkable (even if overlooked) accounts of sounds from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist