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  • David Roth avatar

    Doubting Disciples

    Contributed by David Roth on Apr 25, 2020
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    As Christians we have our doubts and we have Jesus. We doubt our doubts and we believe Him.

    John 20:19-31 Easter 2 April 19, 2020 J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. Alleluia. He is risen. He is risen, indeed. Alleluia. “Doubting Disciples” They were in the Upper Room. The same ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Go! (Loss Into Victory)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007
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    This was our "Great Fall Kickoff" I tied how Jesus can turn losses into a great victory... into a call to GO and serve!

    Matthew 28:16-20 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Don Jones avatar

    Gear Up

    Contributed by Don Jones on Nov 7, 2006
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    The message focuses on the believer gearing up for battle. Veteran’s day message.

    Gear Up Ephesians 6:10-18 Pastor Don Jones Introduction We know what we are to do. The past two weeks we looked at the core commands of the Bible, the Great Command. It tells us what to do and to whom. Seems simple enough, love God and love others. Then why do we fail so often if it is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Armored: Geared Up For Life Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Aug 21, 2021
     | 2,932 views

    THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR B August 22, 2021, this is the Armor, the gear we have been “gearing up for life” throughout the series. So, what are these tools and how do we employ them in our daily lives?

    INTRODUCTION As Hitler’s appetite for power and territory grew, his army began to march across Europe. In some cases, the fight could hardly be called a battle. The Evil German Nazi army advanced, with its tanks and with technologically advanced weapons. In some of the underdeveloped nations, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mike Turner avatar

    Church Covenant: What Is Requried Of Church Members ? Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Feb 13, 2004
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     | 7,756 views

    Part 4 of Sermon Series on the Church Covenant and what is required of church members

    Church Covenant: What Is Reguired Of Church Members ? # 4 Final in Series I Timothy 3:15 Congregation stand and read covenant: Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God, to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Saviour, and on the profession of our faith, having been baptized in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Going All In For Jeus

    Contributed by Stan Simonik on Aug 24, 2006
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    When a poker player says "I am all in," he commits all his chips. We commit all our faith chips on Jesus, because he has the words of eternal life.

    Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, when was the last time you heard the phrase, “Going all out for something”? Last week our mayor and council members went all out to welcome the Governor into Kingman. People will go all out to celebrate a wedding. And, we can go all out to celebrate our new life ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Saints Or Aint's Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 13, 2013
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    There is a time for the sheep and the goats to be divided. This happens when Jesus demands something of his followers.

    Saints pr Aint's John 6:60-71 Introduction Last Week, we covered the conclusion of Jesus’ Bread of Life Sermon delivered at the synagogue at Capernaum. In it, the Jews were offended first by Jesus’ claim to have come down from heaven (God). They thought they knew where He came from. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Open Hearts" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 20, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,783 views

    We must have open hearts to fully experience God’s presence in our lives.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches March 3, 2002 Third Sunday of Lent “Open Hearts” Psalm 95 INTRODUCTION: Pilgrim worshipers sang Psalm 95 as they approached the Temple for a festival. It was a typical “entrance liturgy” where people would progress from outside the temple, through the courts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    What’s So Great About God?-1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 21, 2014
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    1 of 6. Peter recalled some basic justifications for the church's glorifying God. Blood-bought believers are justified in their glorifying/pointing to God. But why?...WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD? God is Great because He offers...

    WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD?-I—1Peter 1:3-12(:3-9; 10-12) Attention: The Congregation Replied! One Sunday, a preacher was speaking on what it would take for the church to become more Christ honoring. He said "If this church is to become better, it must take up it's bed, & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Taking The Red Pill To Escape Satan's Matrix: Coming To The End Of Yourself Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 1, 2022
     | 1,518 views

    Are you ready for the truth? Growing up in this world there was always a splinter in my mind. I was taught a particular way of life. I didn’t see anything beyond it. Life was a happy accident. Get rich. Have a family. Pay your taxes

    “The Matrix is a system, Neo. That system is our enemy. But when you're inside, you look around, what do you see? Businessmen, teachers, lawyers, carpenters. The very minds of the people we are trying to save. But until we do, these people are still a part of that system and that makes them our ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • James Wilson avatar

    Reaping

    Contributed by James Wilson on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 135 ratings
     | 5,874 views

    The importance of sharing our faith.

    Reaping Matthew 13:1-9 NLT Later that same day, Jesus left the house and went down to the shore, [2] where an immense crowd soon gathered. He got into a boat, where he sat and taught as the people listened on the shore. [3] He told many stories such as this one: "A farmer went out to plant some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Parks avatar

    If You Want To Walk On Water You've Got To Get Out Of The Boat

    Contributed by David Parks on Oct 3, 2020
     | 6,439 views

    If you are going to follow Jesus, you must, by faith, be willing to step out of the safety of your comfort zone and "do something religious."

    IF YOU WANT TO WALK ON WATER YOU’VE GOT TO GET OUT OF THE BOAT Text: Matthew 14:22-33 Introduction: 1. John Ortberg is an exceptionally talented writer who can catch your attention with his titles. 2. One book was Titled Everyone is Normal Until You Get to Know Them. 3. Another one is Titled, If ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bill Lobbs avatar

    Let God Arise

    Contributed by Bill Lobbs on Nov 2, 2000
    based on 233 ratings
     | 91,712 views

    A study in the challenge and changes that God’s arising in our midst will bring.

    Pastor Billy G. Lobbs Theme: A study in the challenge and changes that God’s arising in our midst will bring. Introductory Remarks Today, I want to share with you on the challenging theme of "Letting God Arise" using Psalms 68:1-3 as the scripture text. I am praying that at the conclusion ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joe Garza avatar

    Acceptable Sacrifice

    Contributed by Joe Garza on Sep 15, 2006
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     | 8,834 views

    What a broken heart is not...a heart not broken is a heart full of imagninations....a broken heart sees himself of what others are ignorant of

    ACCEPTABLE SACRIFICE Holy Ground “Spirit Filled” Church Pastor: Joe M. Garza 4-6-06 Text: Psalms 51:17 INTRODUCTION: This Psalm is David’s I am sorry Psalm. It may be fitly so called, because it is a Psalm by which is manifest the unfeigned sorrow which he had for his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Ray Scott avatar

    The Danger Of Anger

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Jul 7, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 24,901 views

    Anger is neutral; if used correctly, it can be good ... if used incorrectly, it can lead to sin. Sometimes anger is a PROBLEM ... sometimes it is PERMITTED.

    “The Danger Of Anger” INTRODUCTION: Ephesians 4:31-32 We have already taken a look at “Bitterness” and “Unforgiveness”. This morning we want to take a look at another problem we often face in this verse … “ANGER”. The word “anger” is used in over 256 verses in the Bible. “Anger” is something ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist