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  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Disciple Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 24, 2017
     | 7,311 views

    Meeting our children's greatest need

    As we’ve discussed for the last four weeks, raising G-Rated Kids in an X-Rated World is not easy. And perhaps, even in the church, we’ve made it even more difficult because of the expectations that we place on parents. Often, it seems like what I call the “Christian parenting industry” feeds these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why The Law Is Good Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 7, 2017
     | 6,111 views

    The law is good because it shows me that I am not

    Last weekend our elders held a retreat where we spent some extended time evaluating everything that we do as a church for the purpose of seeing how we can do a better job of helping people enter into a relationship with Jesus, grow in their faith and then help others to do the same. As a result of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All In For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 7, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,815 views

    If I am not “all in” for Jesus then Jesus is not in me at all

    After Mary and I got married, I had enough credits so that I could finish up my degree at the University of Arizona in just one semester – that is as long as I could complete 21 units of classwork. Since I was also working three different part-time jobs at the time, I knew that was going to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Role Of Christian Leaders Series

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Oct 27, 2014
     | 12,069 views

    The role of Christian leaders is to attract the church to Christ.

    Title: The Leader’s Portrait Text: I Corinthians 4:1-5 Text: The role of Christian leaders is to attract the church to Christ. Life Question: What are the roles of Christian leaders that attract the church to Christ? INTRODUCTION John Woolman was a Quaker who grew up in Pennsylvania in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Matter Of Interpretation Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 5, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,691 views

    In this sermon, we discuss the things we have to contend with that make interpreting the Bible challenging, then we discuss a method for interpretation, including the matter of the silence of Scripture.

    Introduction: A. How many of you enjoyed Jay Leno’s “Headlines” segment on the Tonight Show? 1. Let’s begin with some actual headlines collected from local, national, and international newspapers that are rather ambiguous. a. It’s clear what the writer was trying to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What's The Point?

    Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Nov 7, 2014
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     | 21,610 views

    It is okay to be discouraged when working for the Lord. It is not okay to be defeated. How can we as servants of the Lord maintain our enthusiasm and continue with our efforts when we work for the Lord.

    What’s the Point? 1 Corinthian 15:58 Do you ever get discouraged? Do you ever get to the stage that you cry out to no one in particular, but to everyone, and say “What’s the point!” Have you reached that moment in time where you just wonder “Why bother?” I ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Sin: An Offense Against God Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 9, 2014
     | 4,404 views

    Part two of this series focuses on the book of Jude and the warning we were given about false teachers and sin being in our midst.

    Sin: An Offense against God Scriptures: Rev. 12:10; 1 Corinthians 5; Jude Introduction: This morning I want to continue the message I started last week titled “Sin: An Offense against God.” If you recall from last week, I told you that this message originated from several ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Executive Obligation-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 11, 2014
     | 3,345 views

    2 of 3. Moses gave exhortation regarding the dutiful obligation of Israel’s king for the people’s freedom to serve God. Executive leadership should & can be dutifully obligated to God’s people. Executive leadership is obligated to Freedom from...

    EXECUTIVE OBLIGATION-II—Deuteronomy 17:14-20 Attention: Tuesday is Election Day—We are obligated to vote our belief! Those for whom we vote have a(n) Obligation/Commitment/Responsibility/Duty to their constituency, which sounds noble. Many, if not most, enter office with noble ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #2 Minute Sermons Or Bulletin Stuffers

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 21, 2014
     | 4,630 views

    Often we seach for something for the bulletin, or a brief thought for a minute message, here are some ideas.

    These Bulletin stuffers or short minute lessons are freely given, permission is granted to us and you do not have to mention my name. Freely I received, freely I give. Much of life is a balancing act. If this observation was made then you should listen. I try to look at myself regular and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Warning To Believers

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 26, 2014
     | 4,723 views

    I have seen in my own life and in the life of other Christians, something that disturbs me; it’s that we are often more concerned about the things of this life than we are about the things of the life to come.

    9-13-04 Title: A Warning to Believers Text: "Let no man beguile you of your reward."-- Colossians 2:18 I have seen in my own life and in the life of other Christians, something that disturbs me; it’s that we are often more concerned about the things of this life than we are about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Ask From God Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Sep 11, 2016
     | 8,087 views

    We had to be careful when we ask from God through praying making sure that it is in accordance to His will and He has promised to grant our prayers.

    We are continuing our study in the Book of 1 Samuel. We are now in chapter 8 - we are studying one chapter at a time. Every chapter has a spiritual application for all of us if we only know how to look for them. Today, we are going to talk about asking God in prayer. Do you know that one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Beefing Up Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 19, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,187 views

    There are Biblical techniques that will enable you to have a satisfied prayer life. This message is a spiritual heart check and equip you to become stronger in prayer.

    Title: Beefing Up Theme: Five Conditioning Techniques for a Satisfied Prayer Life Series: Prayer Introduction: Arnold Schwarzenegger was a very disciplined bodybuilder; he knows about beefing up. He said, "Experiencing this pain in my muscles with the aching going on and on is my challenge. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Change Your Clothes Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 2, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,780 views

    If we want to build strong relationships for a strong church then replace old habits with new. Replace lying with the truth, anger with peace, stealing with sharing, hurtful words with helpful ones, and bitterness with forgiveness.

    An executive was plagued by a strange disease that caused splitting headaches and ringing in his ears. He first went to an ear, nose and throat specialist who corrected his deviated septum, but the condition grew worse. He consulted an ophthalmologist who performed delicate optic nerve surgery. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Found In Him Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 28, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,749 views

    You and I have been given “insider” information about the eventual end of the world as we know it. Thus we are commanded to live our lives in the light of Christ's return, keeping ourselves separated from worldiness & sharing our faith with the lost.

    2 PETER 3: 14-18 [Our Precious Faith Series] FOUND IN HIM [2 Peter1:5–7 / 1 Corinthians 15: 56-58] Ned and Fred got together one Saturday afternoon to walk into town to watch the latest John Wayne movie at the theater. As they made their way into town, Ned told Fred that he was willing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    God's Message For Today's Church

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 23, 2015
    based on 10 ratings
     | 91,958 views

    A message concerning the importance of laboring for the Lord.

    God's Message For Today's Church I Corinthians 15:58 - Jerry Clower tells the story of a pastor who went to visit a deacon who was in the hospital. The deacon was asleep so the pastor knelt down beside the bed to pray for him. All of the sudden the deacon woke up and was fighting and struggling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist