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  • Ken Pell avatar

    Bridges And Ditches: Everything Old Is New Again (#4 Of 5 In The Series) Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 24, 2015
     | 5,364 views

    Throughout the ages Jesus’ church has been flexible and adaptive in its tactics and methods but there are some crossovers which always seem to be present when the church is effectively winning the lost.

    Welcome and Call to Worship Good morning. We are so honored that you have chosen to worship with us today. We are in our fourth week of a sermon series from the book of Acts titled “Bridges and Ditches” and we are looking at ways to build bridges and jump ditches in order to bring the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Life After Death: Heaven

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Mar 13, 2015
     | 8,413 views

    2nd part of a two part message on life after death - describing the place Jesus prepared for us as a hiding place, a dwelling place, and a resting place.

    Life after death: Heaven Introduction: Last week may have been gloomy but today is a cheerful day. Don Piper, the author of '90 minutes in heaven' said “heaven is a buffet for the senses. It is a sensory explosion.” I have great news for you this morning church. . . Heaven is for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's All Relative Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 17, 2015
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     | 8,119 views

    Just what is the truth about truth?

    “Cross Currents: It’s All Relative” Col 2:6-15 A cartoon pictured Pastor Wilkins behind his desk, a look of utter disbelief on his face. Standing in front of him was a church member, Mrs. Trent. She had just said “According to my horoscope, this is a good week to preach ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Devil Is In The Debt Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Mar 19, 2015
     | 6,825 views

    Dealing with financial debt and spiritual debt

    DEFINING MOMENTS – PART FOUR THE DEVIL IS IN THE DEBT Matt. 18:21-35 - Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2015) Introduction: Today’s Defining Moment is relevant for all of us. It is going to be an uncomfortable topic for some and yet it has the potential to be liberating for everyone. My goal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Countering The Critics Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 19, 2015
     | 8,652 views

    Whenever you attempt to do anything great for the glory of God, expect opposition. So when it comes, pray, proceed with the work, and protect yourself as much as possible.

    This last fall (September 19, 2014) when Apple introduced its iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, a group of workers from Teardown.com lined up at 5 a.m. at various stores in Austin to buy the devises. Then they returned to the company's offices, where engineers began disassembling the new products. One of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What About Me?

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Mar 20, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,250 views

    A sermon about Christian service and dying to self and living for Jesus.

    What about me? Living the selfless life Introduction: Today we begin our march to the cross. Next Sunday will be Palm Sunday and then of course Easter Sunday, the following week. This message is not filled with eloquence or syrupy words, but if you take it to heart, you won't hear another ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    “life Can Be Hard”

    Contributed by John Hamby on May 5, 2014
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     | 17,371 views

    Response to the 2014 Tornado.

    “Life Can Be Hard” 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 First let me say, I feel like I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Morning After The Night Before Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 15, 2014
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     | 6,580 views

    This is week two looking at the prodigal son and this week we look at what happened the day after the celebration

    You have all felt the feeling or have heard of someone who has. “The dreaded morning after the night before.” You hadn’t intended on staying at the party that long, you knew that you had to get up the next morning and yet there it was. As some people say, “It is what it ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Perfect Heart

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 25, 2014
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     | 29,904 views

    Perfection does not mean a sinless, flawless heart. Man judges by outward appearances, by what he sees. But God judges the heart; the unseen motives. David was said to have had a perfect heart toward God "all the days of his life," yet he failed the Lord.

    11-18-04 A Perfect Heart It is possible to walk before the Lord with a perfect heart! God said to Abraham, "I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect" (Genesis 17:1). God also said to the children of Israel, "Thou shalt be perfect with the Lord your God" (Deuteronomy 18:13). David ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dangers Of Deception (Part Two) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 31, 2017
     | 10,353 views

    Last week, we saw how deception originated with Satan. He used it on Eve and his MO hasn't changed. We saw how being deceived hurts. And lastly, we saw how deception causes a lot of problems. Today, we'll look at some of the things we can be deceived by.

    THE DANGERS OF DECEPTION (part two) Last week, we saw how deception originated with Satan. Satan used deception with Eve and he hasn't changed his MO since. He is still trying to draw us away from Christ by using lies and deceptions. Being deceived hurts. It especially hurts when it's done by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Failure Of Faith Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 12, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,694 views

    No one is perfect. Even the greatest of Biblical characters are sinners. When Abraham faced the first crisis since deciding to walk with God, he defaulted to his old ways of falsehood rather than walking by faith.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a young boy who came home from practice all decked out in his baseball outfit. 1. Cheerfully, his mom asked him, “How did Little League go?” 2. The little boy growled, “Terrible! I struck out three times!” 3. Trying to console her son, his mom said, “That’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An Opportunity For Joy Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 19, 2017
     | 10,374 views

    God is making you better through your troubles so consider them an opportunity for joy!

    An Opportunity For Joy Text: James 1:1-4 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Joy in Christ requires a commitment to working at the Christian lifestyle. Salvation comes as a gif, but the joy of salvation demands disciplined action. Most Christians I know have just enough of the Gospel to make them ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    So Great A Salvation

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Jul 15, 2017
     | 3,750 views

    People who know their own God-story have to share it. It is THE method God uses to spread His love and grace to others. Being Christ's witness is the sign of the Holy Spirit in your heart.

    If you have a coming-to-Christ faith story, I’d like for you to write down 1-2 names of people who impacted your life for the sake of Jesus Christ; people whom you’d say you’d not be a follower of Jesus, a disciple, saved, regenerated believer if wasn’t for “fill in the blank.” Did you know over 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lord, Teach Me To Pray: Repentance Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 25, 2017
     | 3,655 views

    A message on Repentace on Prayer. P - Praise, R - Repentance, A- Ask, Y - Yield

    Title: Lord, Teach Us To Pray: Repentance Theme: Showing the importance of Repentance in Prayer Text: Matthew 6:5 - 15 Giving Scripture Matthew 6:19-21 "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; (20) but lay up for ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How To Respond To Humbling Circumstances

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 26, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,127 views

    At times God brings a Christian through humbling experiences. Why would He do that? How are we to respond when that happens? What are the benefits of responding in the right way?

    1 Peter 5:6 04.26.15 A paradox is a statement that is seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense and yet perhaps true.i Jesus stated a paradox in Matt 23:12 when He said, “…whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”ii The world does not believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic