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  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Looking For Jesus.

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 17, 2013
     | 5,280 views

    When it comes to looking for Jesus we see several "types" of people in the Gospels. Are they all still with us today? What kind of person actually finds Jesus?

    Looking for Jesus. There are at least three kinds of people looking for Jesus ... Those who want nothing to do with Jesus Those who are looking for Jesus in all the wrong places Those who are looking in the right places We see all of these people in the Christmas story and you probably know ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "A Love Song Gone Sour"

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jan 2, 2014
     | 6,915 views

    This is a Sermon that deals with the love of music and the ability it has to talk about relationships and to deliver the News. This sermon also looks at friendship and the concept of fake friends and associates

    1) August 18, 2013 [Green] Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon Text Isaiah 5:1-7 Sermon "A love Song Gone Sour" Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19 (UMH 801) Hebrews 11:29–12:2 Luke 12:49-56 Many of life’s memorable moments can be brought to mind just by hearing a favorite song. Consider Sam ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    “ The Running Prophet “

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 25, 2015
     | 3,863 views

    Running Away, To, With and Ahead

    Jonah "Running Away From God" (chapter one) "Running To God" (chapter two) "Running With God" (chapter three) "Running Ahead of God" (chapter four) Jonah 1:1-17 Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, 2 Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Fulfillment Of Law Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 13, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,011 views

    In the sermon on the mount, Jesus reveals what needs to be the character of those who follow Him, how that character will influence the world, and how it need play out in their lives.

    The Fulfillment Of Law 05/01/10 AM Reading: Matthew 5:17-20 Introduction This morning we continue a sermon series on the Sermon on the Mount. This series of messages, titled “Jesus began to preach,” encompasses the teachings given by Jesus as recorded in Matthew chapters 5, 6, and 7, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wise As Serpents

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 30, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,167 views

    Jesus challenged us to be as wise as serpents. In this message we will learn from the attacks on the Jews in the book of Nehemiah, and use it as inspiration to aggressively go after the lost.

    Wise as Serpents In our messages so far in the book of Nehemiah we have been talking about the building of walls to keep the enemy out. Today we are going to switch places with the enemy and talk about how to take down walls or overcome them. I think we can learn some things from the enemy of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Dare To Serve Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 22, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,647 views

    There is no way to become like Jesus without the willingness to serve. This does not mean that you let others control what you do, but rather that your actions are controlled by the desire to serve God and others.

    Dare to Serve John 12:26, Mark 10:45, Philippians 2:5-7 April 25, 2010 Morning Service Introduction Born in Nottingham, England His family lost their entire fortune due to his father’s bad investments and both parents died at a young age Became a Methodist minister and evangelist Requested ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The God Who Has More Than Enough

    Contributed by Floyd Davis on Sep 12, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,548 views

    We need to be assured that in these tough economic times that our God has more than enough

    Philippians 4:19 The God Who Has More than Enough There’s a lot of doom and gloom in our world today. If your only hope comes from the evening news, then you are a person most miserable. First of all we need to know who we are. As Christians, if we are not careful, it is easy for us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Qualify

    Contributed by Cameron Conway on Sep 28, 2010
     | 4,688 views

    What are our qualifications in our day for pastors, deacons, elders and leaders in general? Are they freshly pressed suits and ties? Are they pieces of paper with a signed by a man 99.9% of people wouldn’t recognize. Is it the personal collection of bo

    Do You Qualify? For more messages and resources by Cameron Conway visit https://conwaychristianresources.com What are our qualifications in our day for pastors, deacons, elders and leaders in general? Are they freshly pressed suits and ties? Are they pieces of paper with a signed by a man 99.9% ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Overcoming Offenses

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Oct 2, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,452 views

    How to overcome being offended.

    Luk 17:1 Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come! Skandalon – trap used to catch animals, offenses are traps of satan. Impediment holding one back, stumblingblock. Strike or hit against Luk 17:2 It were better ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What To Do When Offenses Come Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 3, 2010
    based on 17 ratings
     | 30,067 views

    Jesus warned us that offenses would come, and that they would destroy friendships. Therefore, we need to learn how to forgive, to escape the trap of offense.

    FACE TO FACE #3: WHEN OFFENSES COME REVIEW: Week #1: In this social networking generation, let us not forget the most important and basic component of healthy, intimate relationships: speaking face to face. • “So the Lord spoke to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend.” (Ex. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Designed For Discipleship Series

    Contributed by James E. Parks on Oct 4, 2010
     | 7,528 views

    This message outlines our discipleship process and encourages people to commit to discipleship.

    This past Wednesday I got to experience something I never have before. The kids were out of school, so I made arrangements for Jamison and I to grab some lunch to-go from the grocery store. We drove out towards Wellman and pulled into a field. We ate lunch there with a few others and then ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Understanding Faith Series

    Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 12, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,391 views

    Discrimination is a bad thing in any form. We as believers must never discriminate with regard to whom we share our faith.

    Understanding Faith The Book of Mark Mark 7:24-31 I. Introduction: A. We live in tumultuous days. 1. Hardly a week goes by without one group of people calling another group racist somewhere in the country. 2. The words people use to explain something or to present their side of an issue are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Hunter avatar

    A Mystery, A Miracle And A Total Life Make-Over

    Contributed by Bob Hunter on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,886 views

    Mary gets a lot of attention in the Christmas story, but what about Joseph? Video clip suggestion. Easy to use outline and narrative.

    A MYSTERY, A MIRACLE AND A TOTAL LIFE MAKE-OVER. Matthew 1:18-25 Video clip suggestion: “Joseph’s Quill” available at www.sermonspice.com Opening Ilustration: My wife Cambria and I have been blessed with three wonderful kids. We love them equally. They are hilarious to watch. Looking for ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Why Terrorists Hate America

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 9, 2009
     | 3,824 views

    For hundreds of years America has been the recipients of God’s blessing and favor

    Why Islamic Terrorists Hate America Part 1 of 2 Introduction: A The U.S. has 3 main documents that forms the basis of her democracy: Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, Constitution. 1 According to former President Harry Truman they are all based on the Holy Bible. a The Torah, Isaiah, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Tale Of Two Failures Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 31, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,448 views

    JESUS CAME TO DEAL WITH THE PROBLEM OF SIN, BUT SOME FOLLOWERS NEVER FACE ITS REALITY AND THEREFORE FAIL TO DISCOVER VICTORY.

    Sin: That Nasty Three Letter Word The Tale of Two Failures How Two People Handled Their Failure With Jesus For some of us this innocent picture of a bar of soap brings back some horrible memories. Many of us can remember what it was like to get caught saying one of those nasty words we had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance