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  • Richard Overman avatar

    They've Righted All The Wrongs

    Contributed by Richard Overman on Sep 24, 2011
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     | 4,237 views

    Taking a Biblical Stand For Christ. Not "What Would Jesus Do" rather What Has Jesus Said!

    “They’ve righted all the wrongs,” An honors student in Fort Worth, Texas, was sent to the principal’s office and punished for telling a classmate that he believes homosexuality is wrong. Holly Pope said she was “absolutely stunned” when she received a telephone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Approved Worker Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 6, 2011
    based on 29 ratings
     | 27,276 views

    The approved worker for the Lord is busy doing God’s business. What business? 1- God’s worker reminds people of scriptural truth 2- God’s worker correctly handles God’s Word 3- God’s worker avoids anything ungodly

    INTRO.- Did you ever know a “yes man” or “a teacher’s pet”? These such people have been called by other names, which are not so flattering or nice. What’s the idea? The idea is someone who is always trying to please certain people (the teacher, the boss, etc.) in order to get on their good side. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unusual Weapons Against Stubborn Enemies

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 2, 2011
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     | 58,875 views

    This week, we are considering a message entitled, “Unusual weapons against stubborn enemies.” Let us take our first Bible passage from the book of Exodus 15 verse 3, which says, “The Lord is a man of war. The Lord is His name.”

    This week, we are considering a message entitled, “Unusual weapons against stubborn enemies.” Let us take our first Bible passage from the book of Exodus 15 verse 3, which says, “The Lord is a man of war. The Lord is His name.” If there were no war to fight, the Lord would ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Demonstration Factor Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on May 5, 2011
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    Our love for God and our worship of God are demonstrated in how we love and serve others.

    SERIES: HEALTHY CHURCH! “THE DEMONSTRATION FACTOR” MATTHEW 20:20-28 OPEN Chuck Colson makes an interesting observation. He points out that when the Communists took over Russia in 1917, they did not make Christianity illegal. The Soviet constitution guaranteed freedom of religion. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Choices?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 6, 2012
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    Most of the time what seems a good choice in the sight of the world is not necessarily the right and good choice in the sight of God. Things might seem very good on the surface but for the end result and eternity sake they just don’t level up. And what is

    Opening illustration: The teenager expressed the view of many. Speaking of the wild parties he attended, the 16-year-old declared, “Without these parties, my life wouldn’t have any purpose.” Attitudes like this result from a string of bad choices that multiply until life loses its meaning. Examples ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How’s Your Hearing? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 17, 2012
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    A study of the Gospel of Luke 14: 25 – 35

    Luke 14: 25 – 35 How’s Your Hearing? 25 Now great multitudes went with Him. And He turned and said to them, 26 “If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple. 27 And ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Resurrection’s Re-Creation

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 7, 2012
     | 4,944 views

    Resurrection changes how the church understands life and purpose.

    RESURRECTION’S RE-CREATION John 20:1-9; 19-23 Big Idea: Resurrection changes how the church understands life and purpose. NOTE: This service concluded with baptisms. 1 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Conquering The Giant Of Fear Series

    Contributed by Michael Wiley on Apr 10, 2012
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     | 9,464 views

    Fear stops us dead in our tracks! Fear prevents us from receiving all God has for us and walking the path He has prepared for us. Get this message from Gideon and overcome your fears!

    Conquering the Giants Message one of four FEAR / EASTER April 08, 2012 Michael Wiley Easter --- Introduction: It's dark out, and you're home alone. You’re wrapped up in a warm blanket reading your favorite book. You see it and hear it at the same time: The front door suddenly moves. Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Unique Physique Of The Meek Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 19, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,797 views

    If we will trade in our own demands and expectations for Christ’s meekness, we will discover a strength that can change this world.

    Living in the Father’s Favor: The Unique Physique of the Meek Matt. 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth Intro: As we continue our study of the beatitudes or the blessings, hopefully we will see that the character Jesus calls us to reflects a higher standard than many will ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Rearranging The Problem

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 9, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 21,289 views

    Vigilance is very essential in these last days. The Bible says, “Be sober.” That is, “be quiet,” “be calculative,” “have a sound mind,” “be humble,” “be attentive,” “be careful.”

    REARRANGING THE PROBLEM Dr. D. K. Olukoya Judges7: 1-7says,“Then Jerubbaal, who is Gideon, and all the people that were with him, rose up early, and pitched beside the well of Harod: so that the host of the Midianites were on the north side of them, by the hill of Moreh, in the valley. And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    If You Want To Gather Honey, Don’t Kick Over The Beehive Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 17, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 25,254 views

    Criticism is not the most effective way to motivate others.

    If you want to gather honey, Don’t kick over the beehive. Criticism is not an effective Motivator for Change James 4:11-12 I got the seed thought for this message from Dale Carnegie’s 3 fundamental principles for dealing with People effectively.(Winning Friends and Influencing People) Then I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    What's Happening In America?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 3, 2008
    based on 54 ratings
     | 10,744 views

    What is causing Americans great concern about our country? 1- The economy 2- The moral decay

    Psalm 33:12 "Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance." Don’t you wish that the Lord was the God of America? INTRO.- What’s good about America? How about peace and security? ILL.- A lady said: Security and peace of mind were part of the reason we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Unity Of One Gospel Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Sep 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,869 views

    The Gospel unifies people of all nations, races, ethnicity, culture, education and economic status. The Gospel is over culture, therefore it can be adapted to culture.

    Is Christianity for everyone? Is it available to everyone? How much does a person need to be removed from their culture to become a Christian? This issue about the Gospel and culture is not new. Christians have struggled with the Gospel and the effects of culture since the very beginning. Today ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Can You Be A Christian Without Being Religious? Series

    Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 30, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,731 views

    Christianity differs from all religions in that it’s not about us finding God, but about us responding to God who has been reaching out to us.

    Can you be a Christian without being religious? It almost sounds like a contradiction in terms. However, according to Webster, a religion is a system of faith and worship... Christianity is certainly that! According to Webster, a religion is the service to and the adoration of God expressed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Baptism And Communion - The Power And Importance Of Symbolism

    Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,999 views

    Why do so many road signs use only symbols to convey their message? Because the message is recognizable and understood almost instantly, and because unlike words, symbols hold their meaning and are very often universally understood. Perhaps that is why Go

    THE POWER OF SYMBOLISM 12-04-11 Pastor Dan Little AdFontes.djl@gmail.com This morning after the baptism service, we will come to the Communion Table. That being the case I want to talk to you about the power of symbolism. Communicating by symbols is a very powerful form of communication. Think ...read more

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