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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Opening Greeting Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 17, 2010
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     | 10,345 views

    Jude's letter followed teh letter-writing convention of the New Testament. This sermon examines the opening greeting by looking at Jude's background, audience, and prayer.

    Scripture Last week I began a new series of studies on the Letter of Jude which I have titled, “Contend for the Faith.” The Letter of Jude is the second-last book in the Bible, just before the book of Revelation. It is the fourth-shortest book in the New Testament, after 2 John, 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    First Things First Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 28, 2010
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    The second in our series on the book of Genesis. In this sermon we begin with a look at the first two verses of chapter one.

    Genesis (2) (First Things First) Text: Genesis 1:1-2 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Last Sunday when we looked at this passage we saw that Moses wanted to make it clear to us that it was God and God alone that was responsible for creation. We also talked about how God created all that exists ex ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How Long?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 1, 2010
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     | 4,148 views

    How long will it take us to not only listen to the voice of Christ; but also, to act like we actually hear Christ speak?

    How Long? John 10: 22 - 30 Intro: One of the hymns I remember from my childhood came to me when I read this passage of scripture. It is “How Long Has It Been.” The opening words of the hymn are “How long has it been since you talked with the Lord . . .” I connected ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Tragedy Of A Profitless Life

    Contributed by John Perry on May 15, 2010
     | 7,718 views

    What will your life amount to? The parable of the talents is a parable about life, a parable about the fact that we've got to do something with life, a parable about the fact that a life not put to good use is a life lost!

    Bunbury Fri pm Men’s D/S “The tragedy of a profitless life” Intro: *** There was a story about a man who died & when they were winding up his estate it was discovered that in his will he wanted his estate left to the devil! Since the estate involved a property the executors of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Life Worth Living Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009
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     | 4,676 views

    God created us to live a high caliber life that finds expression upward and outward.

    A Life worth Living Ephesians 4:1-16 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Intro: 1st 3 chapters of Ephesians focused on doctrine. The 2nd 3 move to exhortation or encouragement, charging or challenging the believers to live up to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Keeping The Peace Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009
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     | 8,484 views

    Our words and actions have a direct impact on the unity of the church.

    Keeping the Peace Acts 21:16-26 Intro: Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers.” Paul refers to God as the “God of all peace.” If the only peace people get from you is a piece of your mind, then maybe this message is for you. Regardless, we all need peace w/ God, others, and ourselves. In our ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Happy People In An Unhappy World Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009
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     | 9,660 views

    True joy is found in giving and receiving the unconditional love of Jesus. [Happiness is not found in our circumstances, but in the unchanging love of God.]

    Happy People in an Unhappy World Acts 24:1 - 27 Intro: What is the secret to true happiness? According to a USA Today article a few years back, psychologists now know what makes people happy. Marilyn Elias writes, “The happiest people surround themselves with family and friends, don’t care about ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Matthew 5 - Part 5 - Are You Hungry Enough To Do Something About It! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 23, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,676 views

    Now we have a real problem here. We are told to hunger for Righteousness but this seems to contradict other scriptures that says that this kind of lifestyle is impossible for us to live.

    24/12/09 Pastorross | public entry | tags: Righteousness, Hunger and thirst for God, Matthew 5 | report Matthew 5 - Part 5 - Are you hungry enough to do something about it! I have tried fasting a few times in my life and always found it helpful. Once, after a fast for a week or so, I was so ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Carried In Walk Out

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 27, 2009
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     | 5,633 views

    God can pick you up if you will let him.

    CARRIED IN WALK OUT Mark 2 1And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house. 2And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First Round Draft Pick Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 11, 2010
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     | 12,710 views

    A teaching on chapter 1 verses 1 through 28

    Ezekiel 1: 1 – 28 ‘First Round Draft Pick’ 1 Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, on the fifth day of the month, as I was among the captives by the River Chebar, that the heavens were opened and I saw visions of God. 2 On the fifth day of the month, which was in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    The Challenge Of Faith

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 13, 2010
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     | 14,888 views

    AS CHRISTIANS WE MUST UNDERSTAND THE CHALLENGE TO OUR FAITH IN OUR WORLD TODAY. WE MUST MAKE A STAND FOR WHAT WE BELIEVE IN. THE CHALLENGE IS WHETHER OR NOT WE WILL.

    THE CHALLENGE OF FAITH 1 KINGS 18:16-46 INTRODUCTION: THEY SAY IT’S GOOD FROM TIME TO TIME TO START A MESSAGE WITH A JOKE OR A FUNNY STORY. KNOWING MY SENSE OF HUMOR, THAT IS ALWAYS A SCARY UNDERTAKING, BUT I DID COME ACROSS A STORY THAT I FOUND FUNNY AND I HOPE YOU DO AS WELL IT APPEARS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • TOM TARPLEY avatar

    Living By The Word

    Contributed by Tom Tarpley on Jan 19, 2010
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     | 8,567 views

    Benefits of knowing God's Word

    Introduction: Are you reaping the benefits that go along with being heirs to the Kingdom of God? If you profess to be a Christian Disciple of Jesus Christ and you have fully surrendered your heart to God, and you are obedient and walking in the path that leads to God, then you should be ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Why Didn't My Mountain Move Pt. 4

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 27, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,725 views

    Some mountains are to be climbed, some commanded, some conquered, some are cordoned of. This is about mountains you have to conquer.

    Intro: Part 4 of a series of messages on: WHY DIDN'T MY MOUNTAIN MOVE? This series was birthed on a question a woman asked her pastor, when her sick child died... "Why didn't my mountain move? I prayed, I believed, I spoke to the mountain, but my child died." The pastor she asked, replied: SOME ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Hey You Have A Call

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 3, 2010
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     | 3,567 views

    God calls all men to repent but not all except.

    HEY YOU HAVE A CALL John 11:20Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house. 21 Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. 22 But I know, that even now, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Invitation To A Conference Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 8, 2010
     | 6,005 views

    Study of the book of Isaiah, Chapter 1. God calls men together to be changed -- just as He is calling us today. Will we respond? What is keeping us from hearing and doing?

    Invitation to a Conference Isaiah 1:18 Introduction - Isaiah was a prophet for his time, but this entire book is relevant to today - Over the next few messages we are going to examine Isaiah and his words - Today church, is the day we need to take this to heed, prayerfully we will - Often times, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational