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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    You Gotta Have A Dream Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,032 views

    A series based on the winter games

    Well it almost upon us, only 5 more days and the eyes of the world will be focused on Salt Lake City Utah. As most of you know I am not a sports fan, never have been never will be. I know that never is a long time but trust me on this one. But even for a non sports fan like me there is mystique ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Greatly Limited Expectations

    Contributed by Charles Trout on Mar 23, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 8,869 views

    Is it possible to limit the blessings of God? I am glad that God does not bless us according to our expectations!

    Greatly Limited Expectations Acts 3:1-8 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. 2And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mine, Mine, Mine!

    Contributed by John Knight on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,753 views

    Wealth is a gift of God that should be invested for the Kingdom.

    Luke 12:13-34, 41-48 13 Then someone called from the crowd, "Teacher, please tell my brother to divide our father’s estate with me." 14 Jesus replied, " Friend, who made me a judge over you to decide such things as that? " 15 Then he said, " Beware! Don’t be greedy for what you don’t have. Real ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    A 2005 Spiritual Workout

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,265 views

    Some practical ideas on how to stay Spiritually fit.

    “No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. HEB 12:12 Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. 13 "Make level paths for your feet," so that the lame may not ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Dady Duty Fathers Day 2005

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 30, 2005
    based on 164 ratings
     | 22,628 views

    Research shows that children take their spiritual lead from their Father. As we saw with the children on the Ramblin Road Trip. Life is full of choices so it is up to us as whether we teach our children to make right choices.

    Intro: A small boy said, “Fathers Day is just like Mother’s day, only you don’t spend as much on the gift.” Illustration: family circus Sunday funnies. The little boy of the family is running crying mommy!!! If you looked closely in the cartoon you could see his knee ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Communicate The Gospel Effectively Series

    Contributed by Everette Pafford on Apr 9, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 12,215 views

    Part 3 continues to examine why the early church was so effective in the spread of the gospel and challenges us to so likewise.

    “How to Communicate the Gospel Effectively” (Part III) For the past 3 weeks the lord has given me a word for us on Effectively Communicating the Gospel. This week I came across another story about effective communication. A woman from Kentucky tells this story. After directory assistance gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Five Star Church (Living Up To Our Calling)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,823 views

    It takes a lot to become a five star restaurant... it takes a lot to become a five star church (based on the 5 points of Acts 2)

    Acts 2:42-47 The Fellowship of the Believers They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were together and had ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "you Can Forgive The Past"

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 25, 2020
     | 2,301 views

    Only as we live under the banner of Jesus can racial prejudice disappear. I have copied notes about Rev. Martin Luther King Senior from a sermon by Ray Pritchard. (June 2020) I have included "Steps for Forgiveness" from "Seventy Times Seven" by Robert Hoyer

    In Jesus Holy Name June 28, 2020 Text: Colossians 3:12-14 Pentecost IV - Redeemer “You Can Forgive The Past” The Declaration of Independence declares that all men are created equal. It was and remains the American dream. We all know it has been applied inconsistently, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Insights For Kingdom Living In 2023 Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 3, 2023
     | 4,085 views

    If we are taking care of God’s business as a priority—seeking His salvation, living in obedience to Him, and sharing the good news of the kingdom with others—then He will take care of our business as He promised—and if that’s the arrangement, why not try it?

    Sermon: Insights For Kingdom Living in 2023 Scripture: Matthew 6:31-33 “So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ 32 These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. 33 Seek the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lent From Ashes To Alms

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Feb 23, 2015
    based on 9 ratings
     | 34,824 views

    The Season of Lent is a time to live out discipleship in the world. A close look at how God rewards us as we journey these forty days of Lent From Ashes to Alms. How do you answer the call of Lent?

    “Lent From Ashes to Alms” “Take heed that you do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise you have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.” Matthew 6:1-4 Intro: Many years ago I was pastor of an average church that had about 65 in Sunday morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Fatherhood Of God Displayed In Earthly Daddies

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 12, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,621 views

    God commands us to train our children. We see in this command a blueprint and recipe for changing our families and our city. The Spirit empowers us to love and discipline our children as a loving Father like God.

    Intro: A four-year-old boy was eating an apple in the back seat of the car, when he asked, "Daddy, why is my apple turning brown?" "Because," his dad explained, "after you ate the skin off, the meat of the apple came into contact with the air, which caused it to oxidize, thus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Relentless Living!

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 6, 2015
     | 8,904 views

    Jesus offers freedom from our past and from our bondages. We don’t have to make peace with our chains and just get used to them, because Jesus came to set free those who are captive! You can grow! You can and should move forward in your faith!

    Relentless Living! Philippians 3:7-16 7… whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Playing The Man Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,318 views

    Fourth of five in our vision 2011 series: New Riverlutions regarding the commitment that would be required to achieve the vision presented

    Text: 2 Samuel 10:1-14, Title: New Riverlutions, Res #2: Playing the Man, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/30/11, AM A. Opening illustration: the pig and the chicken gonna cook bacon and eggs for the farmer, 40 Inspirational Speeches in Two Minutes video, “to do the same things in the same ways and expect ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Coe avatar

    The Future Church Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 11, 2015
     | 7,593 views

    What does a forward looking church look like?

    The Future Church Philippians 3:12-16 New Barna Research has discovered that a person’s lifelong behaviors and views are generally developed when they are young – usually prior to reaching teen years. The research showed 4 critical outcomes: First, a person’s moral foundations ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Lee avatar

    A Life Built On Faith: “the Food Of Faith”

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,774 views

    When God tests your faith... When He challenges you to do more than you’ve ever done with your life... I want you to see what a great opportunity He’s given you. I believe that our greatest work is just around the corner… This sermon was adapted from a

    An English teacher and her class were studying well known Proverbs. One day she gave them a test to see how well they were understanding what she taught. She would state the first half of a proverb and then asked the students to come up with the rest of what it said. These were some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist