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  • Scott Carmer avatar

    The Light That Changed The World

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,890 views

    The light of the world has come. He has risen.

    The Light that Changed the World John 20:1-18 April 8, 2007 Easter Sunday How many government bureaucrats does it take to screw in a light bulb? None. They contract out for things like that. How many politicians does it take to change a light bulb? Four. One to change it and three to deny ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How Big Is Your God? Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 14, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,061 views

    Pray and expect great things from God. Have faith in the positive because God is good. Believe in the unseen power of prayer.

    Peter was in a crisis. The church responded appropriately – they pray! • Yet when the news was told that “Peter is at the door!” their response was, “You’re out of your mind.” • The servant girl insisted but they resisted, and gave the excuse, “It must be his angel.” • You see, they even tried ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Who Knows Jesus And Does It Matter?

    Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Mar 5, 2007
     | 1,861 views

    Discovering who Jesus is and why it matters to your life.

    Who Knows Jesus and Does It Matter? Luke 4: 1-13 4:1 Then Jesus, being filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, 4:2 being tempted for forty days by the devil. And in those days He ate nothing, and afterward, when they had ended, He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Want To Be "Wow"Ed! Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,467 views

    A series exploring the God given desires of our heart. Inspired by "The Seven Longings of the Human Heart" by Mike Bickle.

    (YouTube Video of "Quick Change" Artists from America’s Got Talent) How cool is that? The first time I saw that couple perform was live at a UK basketball game halftime and I was blown away! I absolutely love that kind of stuff. The kind of thing that you watch, and your mouth drop opens, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "When I See The Blood”

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 15, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 21,972 views

    Imagine yourself there that night. The tenth plague was more frightening than all the others: Death was loosed on the streets. Wait! The voice of God’s Mercy spoke: “There is an exception: all who take refuge under the blood will be spared!"

    “WHEN I SEE THE BLOOD” Ex. 12:6-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: COMPLAINING EVEN IN HAPPY TIMES 1. A lady entered a department store and was startled when a band began to play. Then a company executive pinned an orchid on her dress and handed her a crisp $100 bill. She was the store’s 1 millionth ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Christ Is All You Need"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 25, 2013
     | 6,163 views

    Learning to accept God's love for us.

    "Christ is All You Need" Colossians 2:6-23 Have you ever wondered if God really loves you? Author and speaker Brennan Manning has a pretty cool story about how he got the name "Brennan." While growing up, his best friend was a guy named Ray. The two of them did everything together: ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Price Is Great Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 17, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,299 views

    This series of messages inspired by Kyle Idleman's book "Not a Fan."

    “The Price Is GREAT” A Fan or A Follower - #2 of 5 Jerry Watts Luke 9:23 / Luke 14:25-27 (Note: This series is inspired by Kyle Idleman’s book – “Not a Fan”) * (DVD Sermont – Week 2) The concept of ‘anyone’ or ‘any man’ (KJV) is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Characters Of Christmas: Mary Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 20, 2017
     | 10,074 views

    A look at Mary's place at the manger.

    Have you heard words like this before? There is no way. This won't work. It's impossible. I can't do it. I can't handle it. I can't keep going. I'm not gonna’ make it. Those words sound familiar to anybody? They are the words of defeat and pessimism and yet they are words that all of us do battle ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Grace In Disappointment

    Contributed by Bill Stonebraker on Dec 1, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,941 views

    Abraham’s faith in the face of his disappointment at being without an heir is met with God’s grace--and becomes a model for all who come to faith after him.

    Warring armies carried off Sodom’s people – including Abram’s nephew Lot & Lot’s family. But with 318 men, Abram pursued & defeated an army, rescued Lot, family, and Sodom’s people. Just before our passage, Abram began his victorious return. Along the way, Melchizedek, high priest of Salem, blessed ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Be A Cheerleader!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 17, 2022
     | 2,399 views

    Be a cheerleader, encourage and edify others. We need to respect and esteem others higher. May we spur others to be the best they can be.

    BE A CHEERLEADER… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Ecclesiastes 4:12 And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken. WE NEED CHEERLEADERS IN THE FAMILY AND IN THE CHURCH: NATURE TEACHES WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER… ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Biggest Mistake Of All

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 19, 2023
     | 978 views

    Why did the crowd choose Barabbas over Jesus? Does it say something about their priorities - and ours?

    Nathan wished he were anything but here. When he had reported for duty that morning he had no idea what he was getting into. Usually he loved being a temple guard. The pay was good, the duty was light, and the prestige was awesome. The hardest thing he had to do was keep his mouth shut about what ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Light Shines In The Darkness

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 21, 2026
    based on 1 rating
     | 672 views

    A sermon about being a disciple.

    The Light Shines in The Darkness Isaiah 9:1-4 Matthew 4:12-23 Did the words of our Old Testament Lesson from Isaiah 9 sound familiar? If so, it might be because the last time we heard these words was at our Candlelight Service on Christmas Eve, when we celebrated the birth of our Lord and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    It's Not In Vain

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Dec 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,940 views

    Sermon from I Thessalonians 2 - encouraging the church to keep pressing on.

    “It’s Not in Vain” 1 Thessalonians Series – Black Creek 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 The first part of studying the book of 1 Thessalonians led us to seeing that Paul was encouraging and lifting up the members of the body of Christ in Thessalonica. He challenged the church and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Participating With God

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 10, 2018
     | 5,586 views

    Power, Provision, A Godly Life, Promises and Participation

    WORDS FOR LIFE - Participating with God July 15, 2018 2 Peter 1:3-4 (p. 853) Introduction: Clara Fields introduced this sermon for me with a video…I’ve known Clara and her husband Tom my whole life…She taught me God’s Word when I was in elementary school. Even now I look ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    The Holy Spirit At Home In Our Lives Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 23, 2008
     | 2,571 views

    Is the Spirit of God at home in you?

    1. In the Battlefield of our minds, what’s in control? Who’s? • Is our fleshly tendencies and unspiritual habits? • Or is the Holy Spirit of God controlling our mind? WELL PASTOR ED, I don’t know? How do I tell the difference? • Look back at Romans 8:5ff • When the Spirit of God is ruling, life ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational