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  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    God's Hidden Kingdom

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 25, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,747 views

    What God is doing is hidden. It must be searched for and we must have eyes to see. When we believe this, it changes the way we see life and how we live.

    I am one of those people who sometimes wishes that God would show his power and do something spectacular. I would like to see some fire fall from heaven, or hear God shout from his throne. It would prove to some people that he is there and that he is powerful. I wish I could lay my hands on ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Dawn Treader: The Voyage Series

    Contributed by Mike Parry on Dec 11, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,056 views

    The Voyage is a metaphor for the Christian life...using C. S. Lewis classic "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader" we discover that the Christian life leads to adventure, transformation, and rescue.

    “The Voyage” Narnia: Lessons from the Dawn Treader FCC – November 28, 2010 Introduction: C. S. Lewis’ masterpiece, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader comes to the big screen the weekend of December 10. C. S. Lewis is considered one of the greatest Christian thinkers of our century and wrote the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Abduction Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 10, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,885 views

    We need to be alert to being spiritually abducted!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I cannot imagine the horror a family faces when a loved one is abducted. If you have been following the news you have heard of one the most recent cases out of Cleveland where three girls had been missing for over ten years. • They were given up for dead ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A King Forgotten And Foretold Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 17, 2013
     | 4,649 views

    God is the Holy One who expects his people to be holy just as he is holy, but at the same time he’s the God of irresistible grace who forgives us and promises to defend us and protect us from all the attacks of the evil one. But we have to remain faithful

    A King Forgotten It’s a tragic story isn’t it? A nation chosen, indeed created, by God to be his special possession. A nation nurtured and helped along at every point. Rescued from captivity in Egypt, given the law to direct their daily lives, given priests and kings to guide them; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    When Bad Things Happen To Good People

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,618 views

    Pastor Lee Strobel commissioned a national survey and asked people what question they’d ask if they could only ask God one thing. The Number One response was: “Why is there suffering in the world?” Why does God allow the righteous to suffer? I mean, I’m

    WHEN BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE INTRODUCTION: Pastor Lee Strobel commissioned a national survey and asked people what question they’d ask if they could only ask God one thing. The Number One response was: “Why is there suffering in the world?” Why does God allow the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Fool Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,361 views

    God of Wonders, Pt. 2

    THE FOOL (PSALMS 14) A college student was in a philosophy class, where a class discussion about whether or not God exists was in progress. The professor had the following logic: “Has anyone in this class heard God?” Nobody spoke. “Has anyone in this class touched God?” Again, nobody spoke. “Has ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Christ Event

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 23, 2008
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     | 2,631 views

    The Christ Event, occuring on the first Easter 2000 years ago, changed everything and rearranged everything else. But what does it really mean?

    Easter Sunday Sermon – The Christ Event - March 23, 2008 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. Three buddies were discussing death and one asked the group: What would you like people to say about you at your funeral? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Set Free

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jul 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,830 views

    We are sinners set free by the grace of Almighty God.

    Text: “But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves to God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the result is eternal life” (Romans 6:22). Story: “Bag of Candy” A young boy was arrested and brought before the judge for taking a bag of candy from the shelf of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    How We Live Reflects Who We Are

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,722 views

    Know who you are in Jesus, and then live it. How we live reflects who we are.

    How We Live Reflects Who We Are Aug 2, 2009 1 Peter 1:13-25 Intro: Chickens don’t fly around in the sky, perch on telephone wires, or swoop down and capture some prey. That’s not who they are. Whales don’t walk around on land, or dig around in the dirt looking for a meal. That’s not who they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sanding The Floors Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 5, 2009
     | 4,161 views

    Developing leaders is like sanding floors -- acknowledging that flaws will be removed only by abrasion. But such weaknesses become a channel for strength and for God’s grace to work.

    We could all have such perfect houses if people didn’t use them. The most beautiful and perfect rooms you will ever see are the ones in furniture displays at the store or maybe in a museum someplace, and the reason they are so perfect is that nobody uses them. But in the real world houses are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mothers Are Precious

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on May 9, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,112 views

    This message points out some of the characteristics and traits of a God mother.

    Text: “Strength and honor are her clothing; she shall rejoice in time to come” (Proverbs 31:25) NKJV. The NIV of the Bible states verse 25 like this: “She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at her days to come.” TEV of the Bible says, “She is strong and respected and not afraid ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Hang In There Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,535 views

    Patiently endure the trials of life.

    HANG IN THERE Revelation 3.7-13 S: Perseverance C: Mission Th: God Speaks to the Church Pr: Patiently endure the trials of life. CV: We will passionately pursue full devotion to Jesus Christ. I. THE CORRESPONDENT II. THE CHURCH III. THE COMMENDATION IV. THE COMMAND V. THE COUNSEL PA: How is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Cultivating Connection Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,946 views

    We’re focused on so many things outwardly that it’s a challenge for us to focus inwardly.

    This past week my wife got me an amazing little device… you’ve probably heard of it… it’s called an iPhone. It’s remarkable. You can connect to anything… anywhere. There’s one button for email … another text… (one button connection with the thousand contacts I have on my phone.. … some I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Give Me A Reason To Care

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,304 views

    Advent sermon on the apathy we sometimes approach Christmas with.

    GIVE ME A REASON TO CARE Luke 1:39-56 November 29, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee If we were to compile a list of as many songs of Christmas that we know or have heard, I imagine we would be able to come up with quite an extensive list. • I did a Google search under the keywords songs of Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    When You've Been Set Free, Give God The Glory

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 19, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,549 views

    Jesus touches our crookedness

    A farm family from a rural area was making their first visit to a big city. They checked in to a grand hotel and stood in amazement at the impressive sights. Leaving the reception desk the father and son came to the elevator entrance. They’d never seen an elevator before, and just stared ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist