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  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    The Power Of Words Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,078 views

    A message from James chapter 3 on the power of the tongue

    The Power of Words James 3:1-12 CHCC: November 7, 2010 INTRODUCTION: I saw a T-shirt the other day that said, “Lord, make my words sweet as honey because tomorrow I may have to eat them.” If you ever wished you could take back something you said, you can identify with that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Know What Happened After Jesus’ Baptism

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,918 views

    You Know What Happened After Jesus’ Baptism 1) Marvel at Jesus’ love for all. 2) Reflect Jesus’ love for all.

    I’m sure it’s happened to you. You’ve borrowed a DVD from the library and you invest forty-five minutes in that movie when it stops, skips, and then goes back to the beginning. In spite of your best efforts you can’t get the movie to advance properly. It looks like it’s going to be another movie ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Loving Others Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 3, 2011
     | 5,674 views

    Number 3 in 2011 vision series: New Riverlutions, about a resolution to love the unborn, poor, lost, oppressed, downtrodden, and hurting

    Text: Esther 4:1-17, Title: New Riverlutions: Loving Others, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/23/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Radical video B. Background to passage: sorry to those of you who are studying Esther, only covering a brief point, even though it is the main point of the book. Recap of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    I Did It My Way; Look Where It Got Me Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,712 views

    The prodigal son rpoves to be a useful story for the way in which God searches for lost mankind.

    The story is told of a man named Yussif, the Terrible Turk. Yussif was a 350-pound wrestling champion in Europe a couple of generations ago. After he won the European championship, he sailed to America to wrestle our champ, whose name was Strangler Lewis -- a little guy by comparison who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Forgive Us Our Debts Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on May 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,538 views

    We forgive because we have been forgiven.

    Living the Lord’s Prayer, Part-5, Mathew 6:6-13 “Forgive us our Debts” Introduction “When you have been sitting in a well-lighted room and are suddenly called into the outer darkness, how black it seems. And thus when a man has dwelt in communion with God, sin becomes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "Not Good Enough?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 29, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,281 views

    A sermon emphasizing God's grace.

    “Not Good Enough?” Isaiah 6:1-8 Kevin Miller of Wheaton, Illinois wrote the following: “Right after I finished 6th grade, my family moved to a new town. As I started junior high that fall, I suddenly found myself in a school I didn’t know, in a town I didn’t know, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Having Power With Men

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 5, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,461 views

    If we are to have a positive influence upon others which will draw them to Christ, as believers we must live holy, consistent, Spirit-filled, and hospitable lives.

    Having Power with Men 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 “For we are unto God a sweet savor or the fragrance of Christ) among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing. To the one we are the aroma of death leading to death, and to the other the aroma of life leading to life.” Last week we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Transition Of Purpose

    Contributed by Thomas Custer on May 18, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,537 views

    moving from "on purpose", to "in purpose"

    Today I want to preach on purpose! Williams tells a story of someone “lost his purpose” -- it is the story of Jacob Brodzky. a shy Russian Jew whose father owned a bookstore. The older Brodzky wanted his son to go to college. The boy, on the other hand, desired nothing but to marry ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    Prayer Against Enemy Attack Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 24, 2014
     | 7,832 views

    God will stay the course in the day of the enemies' attack and give you grace until truth and salvation finish.

    Prayer Against Enemy Attack by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 24, 2014) “And David spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD had delivered him out of the hand of all his enemies and out of the hand of Saul” (II Samuel 22:1, King ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Bud Rose avatar

    A Birth, A Suffering, A Cross, A Tomb, And A Resurrection

    Contributed by Bud Rose on Apr 19, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,987 views

    How Jesus' life takes all of our needs on Him.

    A Birth, A Suffering, A Cross, A Tomb, And A Resurrection Text: Matthew 1:21; John 1:29; F.A.G. 4/5/2015 Play Video – Easter Worship Intro (from Youtube I. A Birth Matthew 1:21, "And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steven Chapman avatar

    Strong Arm Faith Series

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015
     | 8,759 views

    This message was for a long standing leader of the church. He was sometimes misunderstood, but always admired for his passion for the church. It was based on his wife's favorite verse about God's sustaining power in the midst of difficult circumstances.

    Message The most important thing that I can say personally about Max **** is that he has made me a better minister and a better man. Let me share two reasons for that assessment: There was more to Max than first impressions. When I visited FCC for an interview weekend, nearly 19 years ago, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Henderson avatar

    Why Does The Resurrection Matter? Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 28, 2014
     | 7,231 views

    What is the difference in Buddhism, Islam, Judaism and Christianity? Simple. Of the four major religions today only one claims an empty tomb. The resurrection is the miracle that makes a difference between a religion that is dead and one that is alive.

    Why does the Resurrection matter? John 20:1-20 History records that Abraham who is known as the founder of the Jewish faith. 2000 years before the birth of Christ. His body remains in that tomb. History also records that in the year 483 BC that Buddha who about 80 at the time died from eating ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Boulevard Of Broken Dreams"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 3, 2014
     | 7,867 views

    A sermon about the Walking with Jesus.

    "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" Luke 24:13-35 Rock band, Green Day, has a song which have some lyrics which go like this: "I walk this empty street On the boulevard of broken dreams Where the city sleeps And I'm the only one and I walk alone My shadow's the only one that walks beside me My ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Steven Dobyns avatar

    Pt. 3 Psalms: A Prayer For Justice Series

    Contributed by Steven Dobyns on Sep 19, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,193 views

    this is Pt3 of a 7 part series on learning to pray from the bible. this one is focused on the boston bombing.

    Learning to Pray Pt.3 Psalms: A Prayer for Justice Intro: There are times in life where there are no words. Like a gift that is unexpected and just what you needed… When she said yes… When a child takes your hand and looks up at you and smiles… When you see the sun set over Lake ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Charles Jones avatar

    I Made It

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Jun 14, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 69,798 views

    It must also be noted that there is a vast difference between saying "I Made It" and saying "I’ve Got It Made¨.

    The familiar statement, "I Made It ", is a statement that implies achievement in the midst of overwhelming odds. It is a proclamation of accomplishment for someone who has had the deck stacked against him. Its a way of saying that, "In spite of the length of the journey; in spite of the roughness ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal