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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    The Mission Statement Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 21, 2013
     | 5,715 views

    Why did Jesus leave the church behind. We can worship Him and learn about him in heaven but there is one thing we can't do in heaven.

    For those of you who have kids and can remember leaving their children alone, whether it was for an hour, an evening or a day you understand that the most important thing that you wanted to them to remember were your last words. “I love you, remember your homework”, “I love you ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Ugly Praise

    Contributed by Gregory J Brice on Jul 22, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 29,804 views

    Life has a way of bringing you down, BUT God WILL lift you up out of the pit that life throws you in. All you have to do is praise Him.

    Joseph’s own brother Rueben was responsible for Joseph’s pit. It was Rueben that suggested they throw Joseph in the pit. We don’t know what happened but whatever it was; we know that Rueben was there when Joseph was thrown into the pit but he was not there when Joseph was lifted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Withstand In The Storms Of Life Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Aug 12, 2013
    based on 24 ratings
     | 18,745 views

    “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, ...Matthew 7:24-25

    How to Withstand in the Storms of Life How do you act when unexpected circumstances arise? Are you calm and confident or do you fearful and panic? A confident response is originated from a calm and clean heart. Isaiah 30:15 says, “In quietness and confidence shall be your strength.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Living Beyond Vapor"

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Aug 13, 2013
     | 6,954 views

    James wants believers to forsake living like practical atheists. They profess that they know God but their hearts are cold and far away from God. THE PROBLEM: A Shift / Transition has occurred within Christian Culture. America Needs revival!

    Cornerstone Church August 11, 2013 “LIVING BEYOND VAPOR” James 4:13-17 James 4:13   And now I have a word for you who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Anxious To Matter Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 13, 2013
     | 6,855 views

    If you want to live a life that matters, sacrifice, suffer, submit and serve. These are 4 words we don't like very much, because they seem like steps down to obscurity, but in God's Kingdom they are steps up to true greatness.

    The movie, Pearl Harbor, tells the story of two friends, Rafe and Danny, who survive the attack on Pearl Harbor and enter World War II as fighter pilots. In training before the war, Rafe McCawley is one of America's top fighter pilots. When America initially holds back from entering the war, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    ... And He Did Not Go

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 3, 2013
     | 8,997 views

    What does God command/expect from those He calls? I wonder how many Christians are working in the vineyard with a slave mentality? The time to serve the Lord is not when your older, have more time, or when you have more experience. The time is today!

    “ . . . and he did not go” Matt. 21.28-32 Chester FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A There is a trilogy of parables Jesus gives to the Chief Priests & Elders of the people (21.23) who had rejected John the Baptist and Jesus Himself. Matthew 21:23 (NASB) 23 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Jesus Puts Your In Your Place Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Dec 5, 2013
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,864 views

    A sermon examining the hope of restoration after a major failure.

    WHEN JESUS PUTS YOU IN YOUR PLACE John 21:1-19 Most of us have been there, at some point in our lives we have stepped out of line and someone, somewhere “put us in our place”. Many of us have been on the other side of a similar situation and someone offended us or wronged us in some way and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unwrapping Christmas - Virgin Birth Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 8, 2013
     | 5,755 views

    A message about the importance of the virgin birth and how it show that God works miracles, signs and wonders.

    Note: This is a lot of notes put together for a message on the virgin birth and miracles. I wanted to show it all. There is an outline as you can see. Part of it came from a message by Wayne Dority on The Virgin Birth Title: Unwrapping Christmas: The Virgin Birth and the Miraculous Power of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Be Amazed Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 20, 2013
     | 5,213 views

    1) The Amazing Song of Moses (Revelation 15:3a), 2) The Amazing Song of the Lamb (Revelation 15:3b-4a), 3) The Amazing song of the Nations (Revelation 14:b).

    Christmas music tends to separate people into two camps: people tend to either love it or hate it. For those who hate it, they will often either just tune it out, or just turn the channel for this one time of year. Even for those who love Christmas music, it tends to be a one a year delicacy. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Valley Of Dry Bones Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2013
     | 11,951 views

    The Walking Dead has survivors battling to survive during a zombie doomsday scenario.

    Walking Dead Series (3 of 4) “The Valley of Dry Bones” Ezekiel 37.1-12 October 20, 2013 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Apocalypse of any kind is trending high right now. 1 Biological, chemical, nuclear, collapse of government/economy, zombie . ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Fresh Vision

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 5, 2014
     | 6,507 views

    On the day of Pentecost Peter declared that Dreams and Visions would be part of the foundation of the church. This message looks at why vision is so vital for churches.

    We are not drunk! Interesting way to start a conversation but that’s basically how today’s scripture begins. And if you are going to start a conversation by telling people that you aren’t drunk it’s safe to assume that at least some of the folks you are talking to thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Woman Anoints Jesus' Feet

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 5, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,943 views

    We learn about the wonderful response of a lost sinner who has found true forgiveness in Jesus Christ.

    Scripture Dr. Luke wrote a book we call The Gospel of Luke in order to show that Jesus is indeed the promised Christ, the one sent by God to seek and to save lost sinners (Luke 19:10). In Luke 7:36-50 we read about the wonderful response of a lost sinner who has found true forgiveness in Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Spilling Over With Gratitude

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,492 views

    We can learn to express thanks to God regardless of the circumstances. Our hearts should overflow with gratitude to the One who made us and knows us by name.

    Spilling Over with Gratitude Colossians 2:6-7 6 Now that you have welcomed the Anointed One, Jesus the Lord, into your lives, continue to journey with Him and allow Him to shape your lives. 7 Let your roots grow down deeply in Him, and let Him build you up on a firm foundation. Be strong in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Hal Seed avatar

    How Can I Live The Bible? Series

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Nov 9, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 21,423 views

    You can’t master the Bible, but the Bible can master you. This sermon encourages people to join the Bible Reading Revolution and describes how to spend 10,000 hours with the Bible in your lifetime.

    [This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Romans 1 Series

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012
     | 7,474 views

    Intro to Romans 1

    Romans 1 - Intro - 1/11/09 Turn with me this morning to Romans 1. Romans comes in the NT after the four gospels, M,M,L,J, and after the book of the Acts of the Apostles. So, we have the history of the gospel, the record of how the gospel brought change to the world, and then in Romans, we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational