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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    All Things

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 14, 2010
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    Final message on the church's vision statement. Christ's lordship over all things means that there is nothing worthy that we can leave out of our work, but it will succeed if we are focused on Him and not on our own success.

    At the very center of the Christian faith there is Christ. That sounds self-evident: it seems obvious. But we keep forgetting it. We keep on trying to live without a center. Think about a wheel which has no hub; if you try to roll that wheel, its spokes will collapse. And no church will hold its ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Holy Spirit: The Gift Of Unity

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 27, 2010
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    Delivered in 1986, shortly after pastoral call. The Spirit gives us unity in a time of riskiness and danger. That gift is more than unanimity; it is dedication to God's purposes.

    Not everything in every sermon has to be communicated in words. Words and speech are only a part of the way you get a message across. A part of what you folks receive is not only what you hear, but also what you see. What you see and what you pick up just from being here is certainly a part of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Before Creation

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jun 18, 2010
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     | 4,126 views

    The bible is the only book that tells us where we come from and where we're going. God loved us before we were born

    “Before Creation?” Genesis 1:1 Introduction: God is eternal and existed before He began the process of creation. Only God existed before verse one in your bibles. Imagine this, there was a time when God existed apart from the existence of all else. Note; the bible reads “in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Waiting Room: "Find Rest" Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Jun 21, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,838 views

    Part Two from a series of messages titled “The Waiting Room”: discovering what God reveals to us in these moments of waiting.

    The Waiting Room “Find Rest” Last week we began a series titled the Waiting Room with the purpose of discovering what God reveals to us in these moments of waiting. I want to thank all of you who told me my waiting room story was nothing… Romans 8:28 (NIV) And we know that in ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Waiting Room: Thriving In It Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Jun 21, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,646 views

    Part Five from a series of messages titled “The Waiting Room”: discovering what God reveals to us in these moments of waiting.

    The Waiting Room “Thriving in IT” Romans 8:28 (NIV) And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Our Series is ending, you can have your life back… Review From Last Week: - Strategically ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Leave The Dead To Bury Their Dead-Follow Me Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 26, 2010
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     | 4,072 views

    We are called to bring the Gospel to a world that is full of men and women who have no awareness of their need for God.

    Feast of St. Irenaeus June 28 2010 You Will Be My Witnesses The incident reported in Matthew’s Gospel today, is one in which a “man of the book,” literally, or one who studied Torah, declares his willingness to follow Jesus to the end of the earth. Another one, just identified ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Jack Out Of The Box

    Contributed by Rj Davis on Jul 6, 2010
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     | 9,240 views

    Ever feel like a Jack in the Box? Ever feel crammed or pressured by people or problems in life? God never designed you to be stuck in a box that limits you. Discover how to escape the the box that you find yourself in.

    Take a stroll down memory lane with me for brief minute. I want you to think back to your childhood and all the toys you played with as a little girl or a little boy. Maybe you had an Etch N Sketch or a Simon Says. My favorite was Lego’s. I loved building things. But there is one toy that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    To God Be The Glory

    Contributed by Curtis Emerson on Jul 30, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,683 views

    Godlessness is rampant, there is so much negative around us except for one thing; God. When the negativity of this world forces its way upon us, refocus!

    To God Be the Glory: David's Prayer 1 Chronicles 29:10-20 (King James Version) 10Wherefore David blessed the LORD before all the congregation: and David said, Blessed be thou, LORD God of Israel our father, forever and ever. 11Thine, O LORD is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Chasing After The Wind

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 3, 2010
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     | 12,831 views

    We can live a meaningful life4 in a world filled with vain pursuits.

    Title: Chasing After the Wind Text: Ecclesiastes 1:12-18 Thesis: We can live a meaningful life in a world filled with vain pursuits. Introduction: The Book of Ecclesiastes is one of my favorite bible books… despite its reputation as somewhat of a downer, I find it to be filled with wit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Am I? (Psalm 8)

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 19, 2009
    based on 71 ratings
     | 93,665 views

    Based on Psalm 8, this sermon asks and answers the question "Who am I that the Lord of all the Earth would care to know my name?" It’s expository, alliterated, and PowerPoint with video clip is avaible upon request.

    If this sermon is helpful to you look for my latest book, “The Greatest Commands: Learning To Love Like Jesus.” Each chapter is sermon length, alliterated, and focuses on the life and love of Jesus. You can find it here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/1606471120 WHO AM I? Scott R. Bayles, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Remedy Part 7: The Remedy For Brokenness Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jun 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,244 views

    Final sermon of the Remedy series through Romans. Broken. Many of us are. We carry the burden of pain and regret of yesterday with us wherever we go. We’re broken. Can’t anybody fix us? God can. And He does it through the Church.

    REMEDY The Remedy for Brokenness “Our life is full of brokenness - broken relationships, broken promises, broken expectations. How can we live with that brokenness without becoming bitter and resentful except by returning again and again to God’s faithful presence in our lives?” -Henri ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What I Really Need Is... Understanding Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,044 views

    This is part of a series on what we need from God. This looks at understanding God by doing what God’s word tells us and exoeriencing purpose by obedience to His Word.

    What I really need is.. Purpose and Understanding Isaiah 1:2-20 Introduction- We have for several weeks looked at what we really need from God. The first week was a no brainier, it was God. It was that we needed to spiritually grow ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Iworship Part 2: Who Iworship Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,319 views

    True worship always transcends personal preferences to focus on Jesus.

    iWorship Part 2: Who iWorship Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that confess his name.” -Hebrews 13:15 Icebreaker: Did you that our view of God determine our approach to Him? I’ve got some copies of some kids’ letters to God here ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Iworship Part 4: When Iworship Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,478 views

    True worship cannot be confined to a time or place, it is a daily response of all we are to all God is.

    iWorship Part 4: When iWorship Key Scripture: John 12:1-22 Key Thought: God isn’t looking for more workers, He’s looking for more worshippers. Icebreaker: Video: The Gift of Worship Intro: Let’s talk about worship this morning. Let’s talk about the fact that worship Is more than just singing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Dash - Driven By Eternity Finale Series

    Contributed by David Rumley on Apr 16, 2009
     | 9,991 views

    The Dash is the line between our birth and death, it is what speaks of who we were... what does your dash say? This is the finale for a series called "Driven by Eternity" that works at connecting the dots from each of the several sermons in the series.

    The Dash DRIVEN BY ETERNITY Finale What does it mean to be focused on that which is most important… We started this series several weeks ago asking a simple question… “what are you driven by?” We had a funeral yesterday for Dorothy Hicks… Mother in Law to John Alpers, Bill and Dave Alpers ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal