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  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Walking In The Light Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 17, 2015
     | 7,966 views

    John encourages Christians to walk in the light and he explains why we are called to do so.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • How many of us were afraid of the dark when we were little? How many of you still are? • In interview, Stephen King, horror author, was asked about daily writing routine. Said only wrote in morning. When asked if ever wrote at night, replied, "Are you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Healthy Puzzle Pieces

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 30, 2015
    based on 9 ratings
     | 18,475 views

    Unity. We used a picture of the church. Took it to a local business and had them make it into a puzzle. We numbered each piece on the back. Made a map of the puzzle. Gave each guest a puzzle piece. At the invitation had them put the puzzle together.

    Healthy Puzzle Pieces “Under his (Christ) direction, the whole body is fitted together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.” Ephesians 4:16 Intro: A pastor was just setting up his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Stress Free Christmas Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014
     | 7,419 views

    Jesus said to the disciples, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you…Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27 And yet, you look at most people’s lives during the holidays and there is anything but peace

    A Stress-free Christmas Luke 10: 38-42 We’re late for caroling! Let’s go,” Cynthia Cutt shouted down the hallway to here teenage daughter. Her stress level had peaked. She was the choir director of our church, so Christmas was her busiest time of year. Sometimes it seemed like ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Harness Heaven's Wind!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 8, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,881 views

    A confirmation sermon encouraging continued use of the means of grace.

    The forecast today is calling for 10 km-an-hour winds. That’s just a light breeze – enough to feel the wind on your face but not enough to blow leaves across the yard. Not bad if you’re planning a picnic this afternoon. Current conditions inside this building, however, are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What The Bible Says About Death Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 27, 2012
     | 6,095 views

    The Bible is going to ANSWER THREE QUESTIONS about death for us. FIRST, WHAT IS DEATH? SECOND, WHAT IS THE STATE OF THE DEAD? THIRD, WHAT SHOULD BE THE CHRISTIAN ATTITUDE TOWARD DEATH?

    Tom Lowe 4-12-03 What the Bible Says About Death Text: “But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die” (Gen. 2:17). Scripture Reading: Revelation 21:1-4 (NKJV) The fact that there are so many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Extraordinary Answers To Prayer Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 11, 2010
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     | 6,088 views

    Exposition of the answer to Daniel's prayer in Daniel 9, and the 70 weeks prophecy

    Text: Daniel 9:20-27, Title: Extraordinary Answers to Prayer, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/2/10, AM A. Opening illustration: Tell the story of Brother Yun in the isolation box, praying for a bible B. Background to passage: this is another one of those instances where prayer is answered in a mighty way. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming A Faith Action Hero Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 10, 2011
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     | 6,160 views

    We can be a hero to the ones we bring to Jesus. We have to decide to live the life in order to be that hero.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • How many of you when you were children would dress up like a super hero or pretend you were some action hero? • I never knew girls to do this but I know but many little boys at some point would come running out of the house in our underwear with some sort of cape flowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Funeral For Suicide Victim

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 30, 2013
     | 25,872 views

    This message was preached for a man who was a victim of suicide, however the family did not want anyone to know.

    Memorial service for Marc Good morning. I want to thank each of you for being here today. Your presence means a lot to this family and so do your prayers. I am David Henderson and I pastor Eagle=s Landing Church in Port Richey. Psalm 22:1-11 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Pass It On"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 25, 2016
     | 7,977 views

    A person who is entrusted to teach other needs three things.

    “Pass It On” June 26, 2016 2 Timothy 2:2 “The things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others.” I am a blessed man. God seems to just keep pouring His goodness out on me in so many ways. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Secret Of Spiritual Strength

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 6, 2017
     | 13,875 views

    2 Chron. 16:9 gives a critical requirement for God's willingness to intervene: our full heart-commitment. King Asa is God's example for having it -- and NOT having it. The outcomes are striking and should make us sit up and take notice.

    THE SECRET OF SPIRITUAL STRENGTH 2 Chron. 16:9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HE’LL BE THERE WAITING 1. A preacher who had suffered extremely strained relations with his congregation was finally appointed chaplain at the state prison. 2. Excited to be rid of him, the people of the congregation came ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Does It Mean To Say God Is Sovereign?

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 23, 2019
     | 5,477 views

    TO SAY THAT GOD IS SOVEREIGN DOES NOT LIMIT OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM TO "DO'S AND DON'TS". IT ALLOWS US THE ASSURANCE THAT OUR AWESOME GOD, WANTS THE BEST FOR US AND IF WE ALLOW HIM TO BE SOVEREIGN WE WILL BE BLESSED AS A RESULT

    WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO SAY GOD IS SOVEREIGN? JOB 42:1-6 THIS IS THE TIME OF THE YEAR THAT I LIKE TO WATCH CHRISTMAS MOVIES. NEW OR OLD IT REALLY DOESN’T MATTER. I TAPE MANY FROM THE W CHANNEL, AND I HAVE A SIGNIFICANT COLLECTION OF THE GREAT CHRISTMAS MOVIES MADE DOWN THROUGH THE YEARS. ONE THING ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Be Wise - Part 4

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 19, 2019
     | 3,848 views

    A summer series looking at wisdom from Proverbs. The focus is friendship.

    BE WISE - FRIENDS Proverbs 17:17 July 21, 2019 I’m going to play a song for about 30 seconds, and for some of you when you hear the first notes, you will know exactly what song this is and to what program it was from. Some of you will attempt to watch programs or pull out your old DVD’s and have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our King Jesus Easily Abandoned Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 9, 2018
     | 6,397 views

    As Jesus makes his way to from the Last Supper to the Cross he is abandoned. Abandoned by the disciples who fall asleep. Abandoned by Judas who betrays him. Abandoned by Peter who denies him. Despite this abandonment Jesus does not abandon us.

    Message Luke 22:39-62 Our King Jesus Easily Abandoned Here is a Scripture that many people find to be a great encouragement. We do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Need To See The Lord

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on May 15, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,075 views

    If I can just get to the Lord

    As we recall, when Jesus was approaching Jericho, he had an encounter with a blind named Bartimeaus, a poor beggar from the lowest of the social class according to society. As I recap the four conditions that Bartimeaus had. First of all remember he was blind. Then he had his belief. He had his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Curse Of Coveting

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on May 17, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,837 views

    This is a continuation of the Bitter or Better Sermon and deals with wanting something that is not yours.

    The Curse or Coveting Last week we talked about how Naaman went from bitter to better. We ended with Naaman taking back a bunch of dirt with him to Syria so he could worship the true God. He was seeking to live the truth and be pleasing to the Lord. Today we will looking at someone named Gehazi, ...read more

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