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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Play God Day Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 10, 2016
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,095 views

    Play God Day is "celebrated" on January 9th and encourages people to do something nice for others. That's good. But "playing God" also has a negative side. What's wrong with "playing God" and how do I recognize if I'm falling into that trap?

    This is the 2nd in our series of “holidays” in January you probably haven’t heard of. This one is called the “Play God Day” and its “observed” on January 9th each year. According to www.cute_calendar.com: “The day encourages you to do something ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Growing In God Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 11, 2016
     | 9,734 views

    Growing in God – Psalm 84 - sermon by Gordon Curley – PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). My Delight is in the Lord (vs 1-4) (2). My Strength is in the Lord (vs 5-8) (3). My Trust is in the Lord (vs 9-12) SERMON BODY: Ill: • I know many of you are familiar with the poem ‘Footprints’. • And I know that it has blessed many a Christian. • Someone has penned a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Fear Not - Shepherds! Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 11, 2016
     | 13,097 views

    A final message in an Advent series looking at the times we are told Fear Not!

    Fear Not Luke 2:8-11 December 20, 2015 We’ve been looking at Christmas story passages in which angels say FEAR NOT. Two weeks ago, the angel, Gabriel appeared to Mary. Last week, an angel appeared to Joseph. And this week, we’re going to look at the angel appearing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leave Your Past In The Past

    Contributed by Charl Swart on Jan 17, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,766 views

    It is during this time of year that we tend to look back at the previous year or years. We reflect on our accomplishments and sometimes we linger on our failures. The problem is that many people stay in the past in stead of reaching for the future.

    INTRODUCTION It is usually during this time of year that we tend to look back at the previous year or years. We reflect on our accomplishments and sometimes we linger on our failures. There might have been personal trials that you faced or maybe your plans did not come to fulfilment. Maybe you did ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Developing Physical Intimacy Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,431 views

    While our culture has taken sex too far, the church hasn’t taken it far enough. We need to take sex back and reclaim it for the intended purposes of God. The problem is that we have not thought deeply enough about it, that is from God’s perspective.

    Physical Intimacy Song of Solomon A young pastor was once asked to preach a sermon on sex. Being somewhat reserved, he found himself embarrassed when he came to write the word “sex” while writing his sermon. To remove this discomfort, he decided to simply put the letter “S” ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Heeding The Warnings Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016
     | 10,236 views

    Along our journey of life, God gives us signs and warnings through people, circumstances and events. God gives us the warning in Jude because He loves us and wants the best for us.

    “Heeding the Warnings” Jude It was 1 am in the morning and I had just finished my last day of work before I headed to Dallas to enroll in seminary. I stopped by Giovanna’s apartment to say goodbye and then got on the road. I had scrimped and saved all semester to have enough money ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    The Power Of Faith

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 8, 2016
    based on 8 ratings
     | 53,602 views

    Today's sermon is about the power of faith, and it goes through four steps or phases to see that faith realized, from believing in God's dream, being willing to take a risk, being a people of great expectations, and refusing to give up.

    The Power of Faith {Audio: https://mega.nz/#!2dt2CIgJ!Fk614T_wlrlLdUcrKhXEIGApvQKGQ-CW-yoxiqSv64w } Over these last several weeks we’ve been looking at the choices we have to start making, which started with our teachings on our journey towards Easter, and which roads we choose in life, and then ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Communication Skills

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 8, 2016
     | 6,350 views

    I’ve read articles refering to the communication decline in society today because of the increase in texting. As we advance in technology we are digressing socially. But it isn’t just the young people that have this problem; anyone can be socially lacking

    COMMUNICATION SKILLS INTRODUCTION: I’ve read articles that refer to the decline in society today because of the increase in texting. You’ve seen the commercials that have two people sitting right next to each other but they’re texting instead of talking. This has become the norm ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Case For Selflessness In A Selfie World Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 15, 2016
     | 12,352 views

    In this second sermon in the series, we tackle the problem of selfishness. The only way to be a servant is to rein in selfishness and replace it with selflessness.

    Introduction: A. We are in a new sermon series that we started last week that I am calling “Serving Like Jesus.” 1. Last week, we explored the fact that God wants us to be conformed into the likeness of Jesus, and because Jesus was a servant, that is a primary way that we must be like ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Is Our Shield

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 16, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 16,539 views

    Proposition: In Genesis 15:1 - The LORD GOD tells Abraham (and therefore us) that 1. He will be Abraham's Shield 2. He will be Abraham's protector, defender and guard. 3. All Abraham has to do is allow God to lead

    Scripture: Genesis 15:1-12; Psalms 27; Philippians 3:17 - 4:1 Theme: God is Our Shield Proposition: In Genesis 15:1 - The LORD GOD tells Abraham that 1. He will be Abraham's Shield 2. He will be Abraham's protector, defender and guard. 3. All Abraham has to do is allow God to lead ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    The Precious Blood Of Jesus

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 20, 2016
    based on 11 ratings
     | 60,250 views

    A sermon examining the mot precious substance in history... The sinless blood of our Savior!

    The Precious Blood Of Jesus Hebrews 9:1-15 Men and women spend their lives seeking those things that are considered "precious". I know a man who spends most of his spare time panning for gold. Right now there are people drilling into the ground with the hopes of striking oil. Some of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    Astonished By Answered Prayer! Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 24, 2016
     | 16,639 views

    When Peter was imprisoned in Acts 12, the church in Jerusalem prayed fervently...but not in faith. The results were comical, yet God answered their prayer. This sermons examines the importance of faith in life and especially in our prayers.

    Astonished by Answered Prayer! Acts Series Chuck Sligh February 24, 2016 TEXT: Turn in your Bibles please to Acts 12 INTRODUCTION Have you ever been in a really BAD situation? JOKE: Three guys are stranded on a desert island, which was bad enough. Then they find a magic lantern containing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Derrick Strickland avatar

    I Am Crucifed With Christ

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 25, 2016
     | 8,616 views

    We must realize, as the early church did, that Calvary is not merely about how Christ died, but also how we should live.

    INTRO: 1. We must realize, as the early church did, that Calvary is not merely about how Christ died, but also how we should live. a. Modern day Christianity has often limited the Cross of Christ to the doctrinal boundaries of Salvation. b. But it’s clear from the epistles that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "What Happened Next?" A Sermon About Waiting

    Contributed by Harvey Earls on Feb 29, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,713 views

    Waiting on God

    Sermon for Sunday December 27, 2015 What happened Next? Luke 2:22-35 Well, it is the Sunday after Christmas. Many pastors have a hard time figuring out what to preach this particular Sunday. Often, we’ll hear a year-end message – a summary of all that God has done, and how we should ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Marcaurelle avatar

    The Choice Of Moses Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 1, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,752 views

    Moses Message 2 This shows how much Moses gave up to "suffer affliction" with God's people (Hebrews 11) and how God prepared him for the task of leading the chosen people from Egypt to Canaan in forty

    Moses 2 THE CHOICE OF MOSES Exodus 2:5-25 B. The Savior (2:5-25) 2. His Development Spiritually (2:7-9) 3. His Development Socially (2:10) 4. His Decision (2:11-14) 5. His Development Specially (2:15-25) In three different places God tells us that Moses, forty years old, at the peak of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist