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  • Isaac Butterworth avatar

    You're Speaking My Language

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 10, 2011
     | 4,131 views

    When the gospel is preached – if there is going to be a harvest – it is vital that people understand what is being said.

    First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas June 12, 2011 YOU’RE SPEAKING MY LANGUAGE Isaac Butterworth Acts 2:1-12 (NIV) 1 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Sermon On The Mount: Golden Series

    Contributed by Darin Stambaugh on Jul 16, 2011
     | 3,593 views

    Part of a series of sermons on THE sermon. This one looks at the Golden Rule and give new light to an old understanding.

    **** I read the entire Sermon on the Mount from the message Bible before each of the sermons in this series, I recommend it. Sermon on the Mount: Golden! Mat 7:12 We have all heard the golden rule; do unto other before they do unto you! No? *****There is a great clip from Sanford and Sons where ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Of "Control" At The Cross!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Apr 25, 2012
     | 5,377 views

    To understand and appreciate the magnitude of God’s sovereign control over the sequence of events leading upto the Cross.

    Of “Control” at the Cross Who has not come across this old saying …Rule 1.Your boss is always right. Rule 2. If you think the boss is wrong refer to rule 1. TAKE HEART THERE IS A BIG BOSS OVER ALL THE BOSSES. Of several Hebrew names for God, the word ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What's So Special About Jesus?

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Sep 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,884 views

    Understanding what makes Jesus so special through his interactions in the story of the woman taken in adultery.

    What’s So Special About Jesus? Scripture: John 8:1-11 Text: John 8:11 There was once a boy named Willie. He was a red-headed, freckle-faced 15 year-old boy. Willie was the kind of high school student who was always in trouble - always winding up in the principal’s office. He was the kind of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • A. David Hart avatar

    Hold On Just A Little While Longer Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on May 22, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 54,093 views

    To get the church to understand that if we are to share in His glory, then we should be willing to share in His suffering

    HOLD ON JUST A LITTLE WHILE LONGER Romans 8:18-24 My brothers and sisters as we go through life, we discover that it is full of ups and downs. It appears that for every step we take forward, we would take three backwards. And the more we try the more we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Raise Your Hand If You've Got Too Much Stuff"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 22, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,982 views

    A sermon about coming to understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe God.

    Matthew 6:24-34 Philippians 4:10-13 “Raise Your Hand If You’ve Got Too Much Stuff” In Ephesians 1:19 the Apostle Paul says, “I…pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him.” I want to understand that incredible power more than ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Who Am I? I Am Favored Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,762 views

    WHEN WE TRULY UNDERSTAND WHO WE ARE IN CHRIST IT CHANGES EVERYTHING ABOUT HOW WE LIVE.

    Who Am I? I am Favored April 18, 2010 INTRODUCTION When we understand truth in changes how we live. In Time magazine’s regular column "10 Questions," readers are given the opportunity to interview celebrities and world leaders through questions submitted via e-mail. In the March 22, 2010, issue ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    A Prayer For Knowledge Pt. 1

    Contributed by David Mcallan on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,600 views

    In this passage, the apostle Paul expresses his desire for the church to be filled with an understanding of what we have in Christ.

    Intro Sydney trainer Harry Telford was a keen student of thoroughbred bloodlines and spent countless hours poring over pedigree charts. He believed he had found a future champion in a colt that was shortly due to sell in New Zealand. The colt was listed for the Trentham Sales in 1927. Harry ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pleasure Or Joy Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 11, 2010
     | 3,727 views

    To understand our duty to ourselves and God, we must distinguish between seeking pleasure and seeking joy.

    Third Sunday in Advent Dec 12, 2010 Spirit of the Liturgy–Sunday Series The haunting strains of chant mode 1 set the admonition of St. Paul in the Introit of today’s Mass, in both the ordinary and extraordinary form. The Church looks at the world through rose-colored vestments, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Parable Of The Mustard Seed Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 25, 2013
     | 10,096 views

    Faith only grows as it is exercised. Jesus gives us an example they understand as He talked to the disciples and to us.

    Sowing Seeds: Life, Faith, Service Sermon #3-Mustard Seed Faith Matthew 13:31-33 We have been in a series called Sowing Seeds; Life, Faith, Service. The first week we looked at God’s Word and how important it is to plant it in good soil and to get the most out of applying God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Myrrh For A Wonderful Savior Series

    Contributed by Kevin Barron on Dec 22, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,455 views

    Looks at the gift of myrrh the wise men brought in order to understand the power of what Jesus did for us.

    WISE MEN STILL SEEK HIM, PART 3 MYRRH FOR A WONDERFUL SAVIOR MATTHEW 2:1-12 DECEMBER 11, 2016 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT, YEAR C FARM HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, HARRISBURG, AR INTRO. Myrrh was the gift of Balthazar of Arabia. But I just don’t get this gift. It had some medical uses. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Lords Supper: A Spiritual Banquet Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 7, 2016
     | 6,354 views

    By first looking at the mechanics of the Lord’s Supper, we can then move on to understand the truths associated with it.

    The Lord’s Supper: A Spiritual Banquet (Mark 14:22-25) 1. Mark’s account is by far the shortest account of the Lord’s Supper. Even Paul’s account in I Corinthians 11 is longer. The Lord’s Supper has always been an important and distinctive part of Christian worship. Early in church history, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Does God Have A Wonderful Plan For Your Life?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 14, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,547 views

    This sermon looks at two of the common misinterpretations of this verse and two ideas that can help us understand it accurately.

    - One of the most misinterpreted Scriptures is Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.” - It’s usually used as a Superman verse. Any obstacle I face I can bat aside in the power of Jesus’ name! Any struggle I can end with a powerful word of prayer! Any need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Receiving The Word

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 15, 2017
     | 5,949 views

    Let us understand where we find genuine Christianity deeply within people’s hearts.

    Intro, Purpose & Plan Are our hearts downtrodden, like a well-worn path? Are our hearts hard, lacking stick-to-it-iveness or thorny, laden down with worldly cares. How can we learn to become like rich soil that receives the word of the kingdom and produces a rich harvest? Let us understand where ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "3 Wishes"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 16, 2015
     | 6,111 views

    Sermon for Kids. Used to help them understand that we should be careful what we wish for.

    I used a pic of a genie lamp. . Scripture "But the father said to his servants, 'Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let's have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist