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  • C Jordan avatar

    Come Home And Let The Party Begin Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 18, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,055 views

    In the parable of the prodigal son, Jesus reveals God as Father who is extravagant in His love for us, welcoming both rebellious and religious sons to come home.

    COME HOME AND LET THE PARTY BEGIN! (Sept. 2012 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) HUMOR: Eight-year-old Nina brought her report card home from school. Her marks were good... mostly A's and a couple of B's. However, her teacher had written across the bottom: "Nina is a smart ...read more

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    Going Steady With God Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 19, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,724 views

    Faith and faithfulness not only involve reliability and trust but steadiness as well.

    A man from the east coast had always dreamed of owning a cattle ranch and had finally saved enough money to buy his dream spread in Wyoming. His best friend flew out to visit and asked, “So, what’s the name of your ranch?” His buddy told him that he and his wife had had a really ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Invitation To The Wedding Banquet

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Oct 1, 2011
     | 4,567 views

    Did Christ die for all or only for the Elect? Did Christ die for the many or the few? Without going into deep theological matters, do you have the assurance that you are going to have a place at the Wedding Banquet of the Lamb? Have you the assurance o

    Matthew 22: 1-14 The Wedding Banquet, the Glory of Paradise, or Heaven There are two ways of reading Luke 23:42 because there are no commas in Koine Greek: ‘I tell you the truth - comma – TODAY you will be with me in paradise’, or ‘I tell you the truth today –comma ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Focus

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 6, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,115 views

    Each day, Jesus sought to know His Father’s will as He moved purposefully to the cross. There, He finished all that God had given Him to do. Today, our heavenly Father invites us to focus on Him for the wisdom and strength to complete the work He has give

    Opening illustration: John P. Robinson often called America’s “time guru,” claims that people today sleep more than they think they do. He says that though they have more leisure time than ever, they still report feeling “stressed, rushed, and crunched for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Man Up

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 21, 2013
     | 12,057 views

    Fathers day message and the responsibility we have as leaders of our families and our churches.

    Man up! Psalm 112 Introduction- Mothers get the red carpet treatment on their day, with fabulous brunches and beautiful bouquets. For the fathers, however, retailers have cleverly priced almost everything under $9.99! Case in point: the Talking Fly Swatter. It’s a lime-green fly swatter ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Kingdom Of God Our Primary Concern

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 5, 2013
     | 3,846 views

    To prove that "Worship GOD first and you don't have to worry about your needs and wants."

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you make GOD your first priority everyday? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that "Worship GOD first and you don't have to worry about your needs and wants." IV. TEXT: Matthew 6:33 (Amplified Bible) But seek (aim at and strive after) first of all His ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Unlimiting God's Power In Our Lives Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 10, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,273 views

    Show that many times God measures our faith by what He does.

    Title: Unlimiting God’s Power in Our Lives Theme: Show that many times God measures our faith by what He does. Text: Mark 9:2-29, Read 14 - 29 Introduction – Disciples sent out Disciples Sent Out Mark 6:7-13 And He called the twelve to Himself, and began to send them out two by ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Lukewarm Christianity Series

    Contributed by Robert Glass on Nov 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,625 views

    The effects of lukewarm Christianity on the member and the Church.

    ) Lukewarm Christianity Robert A. Glass (Revelation 3:15-18) The church at Laodicea had a problem. God knew their works and the “test-results” were bad. God had examined them and found them lukewarm or wishy-washy. (Revelations 3:15-18) “I know thy works, that thou ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Everyone Needs Series

    Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 3, 2012
     | 6,906 views

    As Jesus gives His life as a ransom for many He also will provide “what everyone needs.”

    Jesus, the God-man: Gospel of John “What Everyone Needs” John 19:17-30 Introduction: “I need a million dollars!” “I need an ice cream cone.” “I need a new car.” Many times in our lives we have trouble distinguishing the difference between our wants ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Some Straight Talk Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 8, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,589 views

    Homosexuality is a significant issue today. After the Supreme Court struck down "DOMA" Christians will find themselves in a key position to teach truths about marriage.

    1. In June, 2013 the SCOTUS determined that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), signed by Bill Clinton on 9.21.96 was unconstitutional. DOMA allowed states to refuse to recognize same-sex marriages granted under the laws of other states. Until Section 3 of the Act was ruled unconstitutional in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How God Turns Trash Into Treasure

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 15, 2013
     | 9,297 views

    1. Jesus finds us (vs. 9). 2. Jesus invites us to follow Him (vs. 9). 3. Jesus fellowships with us (vs. 10). 4. Jesus functions as a doctor to heal us from our sin (vs. 11-13).

    “What We All Have Felt” (Betrayed) Text: Mark 14:10-11, 44-46 I want to talk to you today about something that is NOT funny. If we could have worked it out I would have showed you how NOT funny it really is on the screen by showing you a video clip from the PASSION OF CHRIST. I'll share an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is A Loving And Forgiving Father

    Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 9, 2013
     | 11,136 views

    “And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him” Luke 15:20.

    Theme: God is a loving and forgiving Father Text: Josh. 5:9-12; 2 Cor. 5:16-21; Lk. 15:11-32 We have no problem believing that God is love, yet at the same time we doubt God’s love. Today’s story from the gospel is all about the Fathers love. When the father saw his rebellious son ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    If You Have Run With Footmen...

    Contributed by Christian Curby on Mar 10, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 18,947 views

    God has called us to do hard things! Do we walk away from our relationships including our relationship with God because it gets to challenging? Jeremiah 12:5

    Good afternoon, it is so good to be back with you. I am thankful for all that God is doing in my life and in the life of our church. And so it is great to be with you today. Today I want to share a word with you that I believe God has been stirring in my heart for a while but I think that in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Four Words That Could Change Your Christmas: Give Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 11, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,166 views

    Christmas will be different when our giving is different; relational, personal, and sacrificial.

    ADVENT CONSPIRACY FOUR WORDS THAT COULD CHANGE YOUR CHRISTMAS: GIVE JOHN 1:1-3, 14 AND MATTHEW 2:1-11 Big Idea: Christmas will be different when our giving is different; relational, personal, and sacrificial. Supporting Scripture: Deuteronomy 15:11; Psalm 82:3-4; Psalm 112:4-5; Isaiah 58:1-11; ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Dreams In The Bible - Part 1 – Jacob's Ladder Series

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Apr 4, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,760 views

    The ancients understood that the world of dreams opens a channel of communication between mankind and the spiritual world, and opens sleepers to a different realm from the one they manage during the day.

    The ancients understood that the world of dreams opens a channel of communication between mankind and the spiritual world, and opens sleepers to a different realm from the one they manage during the day. The ancients dared to imagine, moreover, that this mysterious communication is one venue in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist