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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Discerning & Discovering Spiritual Blessings Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 5, 2011
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     | 15,085 views

    In chapter 2, a father encourages his son to search diligently for this rare jewel because wisdom is not usually discovered by the casual observer. Wisdom is discovered and enjoyed only by those who are diligent, devoted, and determined to seek it.

    PROVERBS 2:1-8 DISCERNING AND DISCOVERING SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS When Betty Goldstein of Staten Island, New York, entered the hospital, her husband Ron wrapped her 3.5-carat diamond ring in a napkin for safekeeping. But in a forgetful moment, the 63-year-old Goldstein threw the napkin in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Priestly Blessing Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
    based on 1 rating
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    The priestly blessing (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Numbers chapter 6 verses 22-27 Quote: Warren Wiersbe: • “If you were to remove the words ‘bless’, ‘blessed’ and ‘blessing’; • From the Christian vocabulary, • Our prayer life, congregational worship & preaching would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    I Save So I Can Be Generous Series

    Contributed by T D on Dec 28, 2010
     | 4,146 views

    Stewardship

    Series: Saving For Life I Save So I Can be Generous 1 Corinthians 16:1-2, Psalm 37:25-26, Luke 12:13-21 Within the Declaration of Independence of our country exists this phrase of what is the free right of every person, “Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” That last part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Dawn Of The Dead

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 30, 2011
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     | 4,644 views

    Life and Death are best understood by one’s proximity to Jesus; Jesus has come to give us life – life to the full.

    DAWN OF THE DEAD* Revelation 14:1-20, Ephesians 2:1-10 Big Idea: Life and Death are best understood by one’s proximity to Jesus; Jesus has come to give us life – life to the full. Supporting Scripture: Ezekiel 33:11 {KJV}, Isaiah 28:21 {KJV}, Psalm 103:8 {KJV}, Psalm 145:8 {KJV}, Luke 15:24 & ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Benediction Of Israel

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 31, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,863 views

    The priestly blessing. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this sermon are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The author of the blessing – God (vs 22) (2). The recipient of the blessing – Israel (vs 23 & 27) (3). The blessing – threefold (vs 24-26) (4). The expression in the blessing – ‘Face’ (vs 25 & 26) (5). The conclusion of the blessing– ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    The Measure Of Success

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 4, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,241 views

    God's people wanted direction from Micah, the instructions are still valid today.

    When I was in High School I wasn’t sure what I wanted to be when I grew up, sometimes even today I’m not sure what I want to be when I grow up. However I had plenty of dreams and aspiration, and whenever I visualized myself doing any of those particular things that I dreamed of doing I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Servant Judge

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 4, 2011
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    Jesus curses the fig tree and cleanss the temple. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (A). The outburst. •(1). The reason for his anger. •(2). The direction of his anger. (B). The tree. •(1). The problem - Fruitlessness •(2). The lessons – Faith& Prayer. (C). The Temple. •(1). Corruption. •(2). Cleansing. SERMON ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Clean Hands, Pure Hearts Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Feb 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,270 views

    Sexual purity is a necessary part of life in Jesus for several important reasons

    A little boy ran into the living room where his father and mother were reading. “Dad, where did I come from?” Mom cleared her throat, and excused herself from the room. The dad braced himself, searching his mind for the answer he‘d long been preparing for this question that they knew they would ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Problem With Humankind Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 12, 2010
     | 3,875 views

    In order to understand the upside of the gospel, we need to understand the downside of human sin. If we’re going to appreciate God’s grace in its fullness, we must understand what it is we have been rescued from.

    Sermon for CATM – September 12, 2010 –The Problem with Humankind What are some of the influences in your life? Why do you believe the things you believe? Who or what do you allow to influence your opinions and views? Each of us has a thousand voices outside our heads vying for our attention. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Good Shepherd Takes Care Of Sheep

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 25, 2012
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     | 8,409 views

    Encouragement to confirmands to stay faithful and focused on the Good Shepherd.

    April 29, 2012 John 10:11-18 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand is not the shepherd who owns the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Dangerous Deceiver Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 1, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,807 views

    Don’t be deceived by false teachers. Don’t be fooled by their words. Don’t be fooled by their works, and don’t let them dominate your life.

    Harold Urey, a nuclear physicist from the University of Chicago, played a key role in researching the potential of the atom. As a result, he was invited to speak all over the world. He had a chauffeur who took him to his various banquets and engagements, but before long he got tired of giving the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Cross: Why Did Jesus Die? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 24, 2015
     | 5,913 views

    In this lesson we learn about the significance of the cross as well as various reactions to the cross.

    Scripture Today is the fourth week of a seven-week series of messages based on a book that is titled Christianity Explored by Rico Tice and Barry Cooper, out of England. The purpose of this series is to explore Christianity, primarily through the writing of Mark in his book we call The Gospel of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Legacy Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008
     | 6,303 views

    If I were a historian I could probably take you back through the last 2000 years to demonstrate the difference Christ and his followers have made in the world. I could talk about how world poverty has been stemmed because of non-profit organizations begun

    I’m guessing most of you have seen the classic Christmas movie, It’s a Wonderful Life with Jimmy Stewart. In the movie, Stewart plays George Bailey who has inherited the Bailey Building and Loan, and survives Black Tuesday in October 1929. Later his absentminded uncle misplaces $8000 and George ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dale Harlow avatar

    Skip Excess, Find Simplicity Series

    Contributed by Dale Harlow on Dec 17, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,927 views

    Worry is a big problem, especially at Christmas time. We shouldn’t be chasing after and worrying about things that non-Christian people chase! The sins of worry and fretting over things might be acceptable sins to people, but they aren’t to God! Worry is

    You might be wondering why I am starting a Christmas series even before Thanksgiving. Well, the stores start Christmas now, so I figure if you can’t beat em, join em! That is only partially true. One reason I am starting it now is that I am going to be on vacation next week. But another ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Heart Of Belief Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 8, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,215 views

    Today as we continue in our Journey with Jesus through the Gospel of John… we are challenged to consider the heart of our own belief.. The Jesus public ministry is concluding… he will soon gather with his disciples as he prepares for the confrontation wit

    The Heart of Belief Series: A Journey with Jesus (through the Gospel of John) Brad Bailey – January 16, 2011 Intro This weekend is a holiday weekend… as Monday is a day set aside to honor the Rev. Martin Luther King. Such a day offers us an opportunity to honor what he stood for. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational