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  • Robert Leroe avatar

    The Commitment Factor

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 27, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,090 views

    Commitment is the key to a successful marriage. First, commitment to Christ, which leads to commitment to one’s spouse.

    The Commitment Factor—Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts It’s been said, “A successful marriage is one in which you fall in love many times…and always with the same person.” (Mignon McLaughlin) However, marriage in America is in trouble--the divorce rate ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Holiness: The Answer To Doing What Comes Naturally Series

    Contributed by George Mansfield on Apr 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,868 views

    Christians are constantly tempted to live by the standard of the world. God repeatedly reminds us that the answer to this call is live in Holiness.

    HOLINESS: THE ANSWER TO DOING WHAT COMES NATURALLY INTRODUCTION The longer I live and the more I read and hear, the more concerned Ii have become regarding Christians living according to the sinful nature. This is variously called, living according to the desires of the flesh, carnal nature and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cross Part 1: The Paradox Series

    Contributed by Rob Culler on May 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,515 views

    Jesus set an example and challenged us with the idea that we must die to live and we must lose our life to save it.

    The Paradox of the Cross I. Introduction Today, we will begin a series of messages concerning a topic that is absolutely critical to our faith. It is a topic that is sometimes a source of confusion and disbelief as well as comfort and inspiration. To some this topic is no big deal while ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Two For One Series

    Contributed by Larry Pozza on May 4, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,794 views

    A brief explanation of the meaning of baptism and the Lord’s Supper.

    Two for ONE Introduction A. Every so often we have the opportunity to combine baptism and the communion into the same service. We are going to do that again today. Today we get the two for one special. Almost everyone loves the promotional … get two for one. If you could get two dinners for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Reggie Corfield avatar

    Don't Murmur, You Are Chosen!

    Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Aug 7, 2003
    based on 98 ratings
     | 15,089 views

    Oftentimes instead of believing, we have murmurmed and complained against God failing to realize that we are a chosen generation and royal priesthood.

    Reading from John ch.6: 41. The Jews then murmured at him, because he said, I am the bread which came down from heaven. 42. And they said, Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? how is it then that he saith, I came down from heaven? 43. Jesus therefore answered ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Tommy Jackson avatar

    The Anointing Oil

    Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Jan 16, 2006
    based on 87 ratings
     | 52,101 views

    What symbolism does the anointing oil of the Old Testament have for us as believers today?

    The Anointing Oil Exodus 30:22-30 We often talk about "the anointing". We pray for the anointing of God on our lives, our ministries, our activities - everything. We recognize that we need the power and presence of the Holy Spirit. Our own strengths can sometimes be weaknesses because we so ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Roper avatar

    Let Us Go To Bethlehem And Find The Faith Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 17, 2008
     | 5,550 views

    Today our Christmas traditions have evolved from the different ways Christmas is celebrated around the world. Immigrants have brought their customs with them, and as a result we have a great diversity of customs, traditions, and fantasy’s that obscures t

    Let Us Go to Bethlehem and Find the Faith of Christmas Luke 2:15-20 It is hard to imagine not celebrating Christmas, yet during the infancy of America Christmas was banned and for a time, and even illegal. How did we get to where we are now? Christmas evolved out of the old Roman festival of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    The Seventh Day Is A Sabbath Of Rest

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,685 views

    God established 52 days of rest every year.

    The Seventh Day is a Sabbath of Rest Sept. 5, 2010 Introduction A Labor Day is a national holiday set aside for the honor of American workers. 1 Unofficial end of summer a A weekend to get in last-minute trips & take in one last BBQ or swim party before colder weather sets in. b A weekend of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Std Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 19, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,570 views

    Exposition of 1 Cor 6:15-20 regarding sexual immorality

    Text: 1 Cor 6:15-20, Title: STD Sudden Traumatic Decision, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/17/10, AM A. Opening illustration: 90% of children (ages 11-17) have accidentally been exposed to pornography on the web. ¨41% of all children with Internet access surf for porn sites. ¨Kids (ages 12-17) are the single ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Hubbard avatar

    No More Excuses: State Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,093 views

    This is a "State of the Church" address encouraging listeners to attend church often and be a "culture carrier."

    INTRO: * 2007 has been an event-filled year * Technology continues to improve -- with the iphone * Home foreclosures are at an all time high * Global warming has gotten more attention o As Al Gore got his place in the spotlight again * Problems in the middle east continue to cause stress & ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Part 3 We're Still In The Temple Building Business Series

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,101 views

    Asking those in attendance to consecrate their finances to the work of God in 2009

    Have you ever had an “aha” moment or an epiphany? You know one of those moments when the connection is made and you understand something clearly for the first time. King David had an “aha” moment in 1 Chronicles 17. Something happened that made him realize for the first time that his living ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Chris Surber avatar

    The Song Of Mary - Magnificat Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 17, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 22,018 views

    Mary’s soul magnified the Lord at the sign of His coming to institute a revolution of love!

    “Mary’s Song” Luke 1:46-55 Introduction “A Call to Revolution: Mary’s hymn of response to the angel is the famous Magnificat, so named by the Roman church for the key word in the Latin translation of the first line of this prayer of praise offered by Mary. Mary, in her naturalness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    The Two Witnesses, Part 1

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 13, 2014
     | 3,234 views

    Each item in Revelation has a specific meaning as they depict real locations and times that are verifiable with Scripture. In this study we have the introduction of two witnesses who appear during the Tribulation to preach the Gospel to the world.

    The Two Witnesses, Part 1 Revelation, Part 13, Revelation 11:1-3 Introduction - John receives specific orders that he must continue spreading the Gospel! -- Even though he is being shown a glimpse of the end of time as we know it -- He is still being told by God that spreading the Word ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tom Owen avatar

    Genesis 16 Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Apr 23, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,905 views

    Genesis verse-by-verse

    Genesis 16 The last time we were in Genesis we looked at when the flood waters were subsiding from the earth and how everything received some rest. - The ark rested from its floating. - The dove rested from its searching. - Noah rested from his waiting. - The Lord rested from His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Meaning Of Righteousness Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 6, 2007
     | 2,779 views

    Jesus emphasizes the importances of truth and entregrity.

    Matthew 5:33 through 37 Again, you have heard that the ancients were told, YOU SHALL NOT MAKE FALSE VOWS, BUT SHALL FULFILL YOUR VOWS TO THE LORD 34But I say to you, make no oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, 35or by the earth, for it is the footstool of His feet, or by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist