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  • David Swinney avatar

    The Glorious Bride Series

    Contributed by David Swinney on Jun 2, 2010
     | 6,410 views

    The church is the body of Christ, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way, because we are his bride.

    The Glorious Bride Ephesians 1: 15 – 23 Sometimes I think we don’t think often enough about that first week of creation described for us in the early chapters of Genesis. We kind of breeze by it, as if we’re in a hurry to get past the wonder of the creation itself, and even the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Sixteen Signs Of A True Believer Part 8 Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 10, 2010
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    Sermon 12 in the series, "Things that Accompany Salvation." This sermon:: (Sign # 13) The Constraint Test. Do I love God? (1 John 4:19) The love of God constrains me.

    Series: Things That Accompany Salvation Hebrews 6:9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. Message 12: Sixteen Signs of a True Believer (Part VIII) (2 Cor. 5:14; 13:5; 1 Jn. 4:16-21) 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How God’s Working Enables Good Works Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jul 25, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,481 views

    God graciously works obedience into the lives of his people.

    Scripture Introduction Christians have disagreed and debated, since the earliest days of the church, God’s role versus the believer’s role in growth in godliness. Some Bible verses, considered by themselves, seem to support popular phrases like, “Let go and let God,” or “I can’t; God can.” Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Sons, Sin, Swine, And Starving Souls

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,535 views

    World Hunger Sunday: The younger son found that physical hunger starved his soul; the elder son found that spiritual hunger hardened his heart; the Father hungers for all of his children’s needs.

    When I read the Gospels, I know that Jesus must have been a Baptist, and the twelve disciples must have been the Deacons of the First Baptist Church of Galilee. Must have been! Do you know why? Because there is all this talk about eating! Everywhere you turn in the Gospels, there are stories ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What The Light Of Christmas Brings Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Dec 7, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,207 views

    Today, we’re beginning a new three part Christmas series on the first 7 verses of Isaiah 9. Over the next three messages, we will be looking at What the Light of Christmas Brings, Who the light of Christmas is, and What the light of Christmas Promises.

    When the winds got up high this past week, I know that some of you lost power. Fortunately, it was during the daytime and it wasn’t too cold out. But even then, it’s not very much fun to lose power. I’ve told you that when Miranda and I were first married, we lived overseas. And in the Azores ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting The Job Done

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009
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     | 3,387 views

    If we want to really connect with God’s plan, we need 3 essential elements: heart, interaction, and spirit.

    Getting the Job Done Intro: Last week in the state of the church address we talked about the 5 main purposes of the church and the job God has called us to do. He wants us to help people find out who He really is and help them learn to love and obey Him. In any job it helps to have the right ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Team

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 18, 2009
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     | 4,171 views

    Compares the Church to a team

    “The Team” February 3, 2008 “The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, "Look, the Lamb of God!" When the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus. Turning around, Jesus saw them following and asked, "What do you want?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    "At The Christian’s Core”

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 18, 2009
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     | 3,103 views

    Looks at holiness as the core of the Christian

    “At the Christian’s Core” August 17, 2008 Colossians 3:1-14 “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Look At The Lord’s Thankful Heart

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 23, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,343 views

    Jesus was thankful! And He wants us to have a thankful heart like His. What was the Lord thankful for?

    Look at the Lord’s Thankful Heart John 11:32-44 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Nov. 29, 2009 *One of the best parts of our trip home last month was eating breakfast with Gary & Lisa. They are old friends from high school days. Gary has been through a lot of troubles over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keeping Christ In Christmas (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,117 views

    Study the lives of Joseph and Mary to learn how to keep Christ at the center of Christmas.

    Has there ever been a time when you had to make room in your life, for someone or something? When Judy and I first got married we lived in a 12’ x 60’ mobile home. When we first moved into that home we felt like we were living in a castle. We had an abundance of room. We did not have a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Gossip?

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,897 views

    Most Christians don't take the sin of gossip seriously. Here is what the Word says about it.

    The Sin Of Gossip Proverbs 11:13 “13A gossip goes around telling secrets, but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence. You and I don't take the sin of gossip as seriously as we ought. Gossiper or Encourager? Do you remember an Olympic skier by the name of Picabo Street. Picabo ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Battle For The Future

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 4, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,065 views

    A New Year's Sermon encouraging people to be better.

    Luke 17:31-36 KJV In that day, he which shall be upon the housetop, and his stuff in the house, let him not come down to take it away: and he that is in the field, let him likewise not return back. [32] Remember Lot's wife. [33] Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Eric Lenhart avatar

    Sunday – “triumphal Entry Into Jerusalem” Series

    Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 13, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 62,746 views

    A look at the last week of Jesus' life.

    Sunday – “Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem” (Matthew 21:1-11) 1st in a Series on “Passion Week” Introduction: Are you being true to who you are? Have you found your purpose and meaning in life, and are you fulfilling all that God has created you for? Are you filled ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Monday – “jesus Clears The Temple” Series

    Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 13, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,095 views

    The righteous anger of Christ.

    Monday – “Jesus Clears the Temple” (Matthew 21:12-17) 2nd in a Series on “Passion Week” Introduction: I grew up around golf. When I was 13-years-old my uncle gave me my first summer job working for him on a golf course he was building. Every summer after that for ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    But... Well... Feet Are Dirty!

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 8, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,749 views

    The action of Jesus washing the disciples feet is action based, rooted in concrete activity, and had to be done.

    But… well… feet are dirty! John 13:1-17 Aug 22, 2010 Intro: The week had been stressful. Full of tension, danger, confrontation. The small band of men had been challenged, and though they hadn’t won they also hadn’t been destroyed. Yet. The opposition was strong and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist