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  • Scott Bayles avatar

    Afterlife: Heaven Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 3, 2015
     | 9,354 views

    The third in a series of three, this sermon highlights three wonderful characteristics of our future home in Heaven. It will be real, righteous, and relational.

    Afterlife: Heaven Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/31/15 A Sunday School teacher just finished a lesson all about Heaven, then asked her students, “How many of you want to go to Heaven?” Of course, everyone in the class raised their hands… except for one ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Accept, Expect, Endure, Embrace

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jun 11, 2015
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     | 15,982 views

    To walk in joy with must do four things. Accept where we are at in life. Expect a better life ahead. Endure hardships. Embrace our circumstances.

    Yesterday marked two anniversaries. Debbie and I have been married for 34 years. And I have been your pastor for 5 years. About one half of you were attending when Chris was pastor. The first month I became senior pastor, we had a role of 32 people with $3457 in the bank. Most of those were Pastor ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    A Father's Prayer

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jun 19, 2015
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     | 10,447 views

    A message of how a father should pray for his children considering the complications and moral deterioration of today. We take a look at how a godly Father (David) prays for his child's (Solomon) blessing, understanding, and his strengthening.

    A Father's Prayer Introduction: Today is Father's Day for all you dad's it is otherwise known as . . . Sunday. I know I've mentioned this before but its relevant more today, being Fathers Day, some of you men may remember the evangelist (Jarred Murr) pointed out during one of our fellowship ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Honoring Fathers

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 21, 2015
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     | 5,414 views

    I would propose to you that honoring fathers dose not find it's foundation in numerous family retreats, vacations, well written cards, nor gifts.

    Honoring Fathers Biblical Truths About A Father Worth Honoring Introduction: Happy Fathers Day! Father's day is a celebration honoring fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. The tradition was said to be started from a memorial service held for a large group of men ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Cherish Friendship Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 16, 2015
     | 7,051 views

    Paul had two good friends who sustained him and strengthened his relationship with the Philippians. They were friends with each other because they were first friends with Jesus. Friendship with Jesus is a beautiful thing.

    “Living A Joy-full Life: Cherish Friendship” Phil. 2:19-30; John 15:9-17 Developing and having good friendships is an important element in living a joy-full life. In the latter verses of Philippians 2 we get a glimpse of the joy such friendships brought to Paul. His friendship with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Are The Insults We Receive?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 2, 2015
     | 2,943 views

    To show that we need to endure by praying when we're suffering at unbelievers's hands

    I. EXORDIUM: What to do when you're suffering in the hands of unbelievers? 1 Peter 4:19 1 Peter 4:19 Therefore, those who are ill-treated and suffer in accordance with God’s will must do right and commit their souls [in charge as a deposit] to the One Who created [them] and will never fail ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Halting Between Two Opinions Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Nov 15, 2015
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     | 29,871 views

    This is a message that is from the Elijah series. It deals with compromising spiritual life because of the peer pressure that comes in association with idolatry.

    1 Kings 18:17-21 (KJV) And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him, Art thou he that troubleth Israel? [18] And he answered, I have not troubled Israel; but thou, and thy father's house, in that ye have forsaken the commandments of the LORD, and thou hast followed Baalim. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Cricket...cricket....

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Mar 25, 2015
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     | 4,635 views

    Gleaning some spiritual lessons from the game of Cricket at a time, Cricket World Cup tourney 2015 in Australia has reached its climactic stage!!!

    CRICKET, CRICKET… Nothing quite like the sweet sound of the willow striking leather …more so if the Cricket World cup is on. As the game of Cricket originated in the ole English village greens there are some xenophobic ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Leaders And Followers Are On The Same Team

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 13, 2015
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     | 7,712 views

    Leaders and followers must work together to be successful. There are many important things that they should be able to expect from each other.

    Introduction: A. Today’s sermon begins a two sermon focus on church leadership. 1. Today’s sermon will focus on the relationship between spiritual leaders and spiritual followers. 2. The second sermon will focus on elders and deacons, and their qualifications and selection. 3. That ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What About Our Problems?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 13, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 28,549 views

    Lets look at 4 specific blessings that come into our lives through our problems. For as we see how God has used problems in the past to bring about great blessings, it will help us in the problems we face today.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED - 2018) TEXT: Romans 8:28-29; Acts 6:1-7; Genesis 45:4-8 ILL. Earle Dickson was the cotton buyer for the Johnson & Johnson Co. back in the 1920's. So he was out on the road quite a bit, & he worried about the welfare of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living In The Last Days: Selfishness And Greed Series

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jan 16, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,518 views

    This sermon series calls attention to what society will be like during the last days before the return of our Lord.

    Living in the last days: Selfishness & Greed Introduction: I'm going to spend the next couple of weeks explaining through the Bible, what the state of society will be like, living in the last days before the coming of Jesus. It promises to be informative, interesting and thoroughly biblical. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer For The Church

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 21, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,448 views

    The church and our nation don't seem to be in a good spot and need much prayer. The church in Ephesus was in a similar spot and Paul knew that they needed prayer desperately. Have we been focusing on praying for the church in our nation?

    Opening illustration: A friend told me about a neighbor who years ago spent most of his spare time planting trees. The man seldom watered the young trees because he thought that too much watering spoiled them. (He came from the “no pain, no gain” school of plant care.) Pampered trees, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Are Your Days Saying About You?

    Contributed by Don Kesner on Feb 3, 2015
     | 4,045 views

    Our experiences can be a great teacher if we allow them to be. The question is whether or not we learn from our mistakes or continue to keep making the same ones over and over again.

    Thank you to the ate C. M. Ward for his contributions to this message. To God be the glory and may His Word bring forth the results which He has sent if forth to do. Job 32:6 ,7. "I am young in years and you are very old; therefore I was afraid, and dared not declare my opinion unto you. I said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    The Power Of The Name - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 4, 2015
    based on 9 ratings
     | 20,435 views

    In Christianity, the name of Jesus is powerful, not just for the name, but in Who it represents. For Christians, we carry the Name of Jesus Christ with us and with it comes power. What is that power available to us and how should it affect our life?

    The Power of the Name – Part 1 Acts 3:1-20 In the Name of Jesus there is the Power to Give and Gifts to use (Acts 3:1-10) to Speak Boldly and Truthfully (Acts 3:11-16) of Forgiveness and Refreshment (Acts 3:17-20) What’s in a name? In our culture today, we may not think that names ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Can You Trust Your Faith? Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 13, 2015
     | 7,791 views

    Do we have a faith that can be trusted in difficult times?

    Can You Trust Your Faith? James 1:2-8 Someone once said, “A faith that can’t be tested can’t be trusted.” That is precisely what God’s Word is telling us in our text. James is encouraging us to understand that faith must be, and will be tested. But let’s think ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist