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  • Gregg Strawbridge avatar

    The People Of The Covenant Lord: Their Likemindedness Series

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Jul 8, 2002
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     | 4,268 views

    The covenant people are commanded to depend on the Covenant Lord in order to grow together in unity of mind according to the Word, so that God may be glorified.

    INTRODUCTION: Once I visited a new age bookstore. The owner said Christianity, Islam, Buddism, Sikhism, Agnosticism are all the same in substance because truth is relative--“what is true for you.” I could not get her to test her theory by standing in the road and chanting, "the truck is going hit ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Together Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
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     | 9,540 views

    There is a huge difference between an encounter and a Close Encounter. In this 4 part series, learn the ingredients that are necessary to have a Close Encounter with God. You will be challenged by this series.

    “Close Encounters” Pt. 4 - Together Review – Do a test. What is the process? And so to fulfill that process we must begin by having a close encounter. We started this whole thing off by declaring that we want to be a 2 Chronicles 5 church where the glory of the Lord fills this place and our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Am...the Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 25, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 12,884 views

    Since Jesus is the light of the world, we need to allow the light of Jesus into every area of our life (belief) and continue to walk in the light (discipleship).

    During Lent I have been addressing Jesus’ seven “I am” statements in the gospel of John, through each statement Jesus revealed a little more about who he really was, what his purpose was in coming , and how we are supposed to respond to him. In our memory verse this morning Jesus said, “I am the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Where Always Is Heard An Encouraging Word

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 19, 2007
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     | 5,443 views

    3 encouragements for Christians

    Where Always Is Heard an Encouraging Word Acts 15:11-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 13, 2007 *Encouragement is such a wonderful thing. Mark Twain once said, “I can live for two months on one good compliment.” (1) *We all need encouragement, and believers, God wants ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Glory In The Valley Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,293 views

    The world believes it can produce goodness all by itself. The person listening to the man by the Jordan River hears a very different message. There appears to be two messages: one of self-righteousness and the other of total dependence on God for salvatio

    Valley Experience Series # 4 Opening illustration: One of our good friend’s had this unique experience of growing up as the son of a county sheriff. His father who was the sheriff of Marlin County for many years, passed away last year. It was at this time that he told us of an incident which had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Truth About Trembling Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,340 views

    Christmas provides an illustration of how people react to idea of God. During the Christmas season many will admire the baby Jesus who was born in a stable. The problem is that very few lives are changed by this celebration.

    Purpose: To establish the awesome holiness of Christ. Aim: I want the listener to submit wholeheartedly to Christ. INTRODUCTION: How can we be sure that we will have the help and the blessing of God on our lives and on our church? Isaiah answers that question for us in today’s text. The answer is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Third Temple

    Contributed by James May on Aug 20, 2006
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     | 7,184 views

    While Israel and world awaits the building of the Third Temple we must realize that the true temple is a spiritual house that each of those who are born again are living stones that make up the House of God.

    THE THIRD TEMPLE By Pastor Jim May 1 Peter 2:5-10 We are living in a time when all of those who are waiting for the coming of the Lord are watching the events of this world and wondering just how close we are to that day when we shall all be caught up together to meet the Lord in the air. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Access

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 18, 2012
     | 6,051 views

    We have direct access to Jesus.

    Rom 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: Rom 5:2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Rom 5:3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Works Of Mercy Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 21, 2012
     | 7,775 views

    . Wesley identified two kinds of holiness. First is personal holiness which is avoiding sin and developing the character of Christ. We develop this through the Means of Grace which include, weekly worship and communion, prayer, fasting, Personal Bible stu

    What do you do with a Gift Like That? Works of Mercy Matthew 7:12-23; Galatians 5:1, 6, 13-15 A Dutch pastor was helping Jews escape the Nazis when he himself caught. He was loaded into a boxcar with several Jews and others to be sent to a concentration camp. It was a long, frightening journey ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Destroyer, The Army, And The Rebel Or The Bad, The Worse, & The Ugly Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 27, 2013
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     | 5,451 views

    This week we’ll discuss exegetical issues and the context of the last sentence (vv. 20-21), then next week we’ll observe this very disturbing response of the world to the suffering torment created as God’s judgment is poured out on the earth-unrepentance.

    Revelation 9 The Destroyer, the Army, and the Rebel: (The Bad, the Worse, and the Ugly) This morning I wanted to focus on the last sentence of this chapter: The rest of mankind who were not killed by these plagues still did not repent of the work of their hands; they did not stop worshiping ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Come To Jesus And Live

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 24, 2014
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     | 7,049 views

    To show that we only need to come to JESUS to receive and enjoy eternal life, and we reign and rule in this kingdom of GOD in love, righteousness and mercy.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you come to JESUS and confess your sins? No, we come to Him and live. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we only need to come to JESUS to receive and enjoy eternal life, and we reign and rule in this kingdom of GOD in love, righteousness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Aaron's Rod, Easter Message

    Contributed by Dwight Jones on Apr 3, 2015
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     | 14,961 views

    Moses representing the Law of God, stands before Pharaoh i.e. the devil, and when everything is on the line, literally laid on the ground, the rod of Aaron i.e. the power of the Priesthood simply swallows the representation of the enemies ability

    Numbers 17:1-8 (KJV) 
1 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, 
2 Speak unto the children of Israel, and take of every one of them a rod according to the house of their fathers, of all their princes according to the house of their fathers twelve rods: write thou every man's name upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Convert The Sinner

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 29, 2014
     | 3,659 views

    To challenge us in this world, one of our priestly function is to lead a soul to the LORD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you always ready to convert a sinner? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To challenge us in this world, one of our priestly function is to lead a soul to the LORD. IV. TEXT: James 5:20 (Amplified Bible) 5:20 Let the [latter] one be sure that whoever turns a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Consider Your Ways: Look Inward (Sermon 2 Of 4) Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 27, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,604 views

    God also loves you so much that he cannot allow you to continue your path of destruction and heartache.

    CONSIDER YOUR WAYS: A CALL TO HOLINESS “LOOK INWARD” Haggai 1:7-15 Big Idea: God also loves you so much that he cannot allow you to continue your path of destruction and heartache. Supporting Scripture: • Psalm 19:7-13 • Luke 15:11-24 • Revelation ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    What Made Us Different?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 14, 2014
     | 4,227 views

    To show the two detailed differences we have from unbelievers: that GOD is near us and that GOD answers our prayers.

    I. EXORDIUM: What makes you different from an unbeliever? the LORD JESUS CHRIST II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the two detailed differences we have from unbelievers: that GOD is near us and that GOD answers our prayers. IV. TEXT: Deuteronomy 4:7 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal