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  • Michael Luke avatar

    Mythology 101 Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 22, 2016
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     | 8,595 views

    Spiritual myths are abundant. My goal today is to acquaint you with some introductory information that will help you navigate these spiritual myths.

    Series: Mythbusters “Mythology 101” John 8:31-32 Open I have really good news this morning. We won’t have any financial concerns for quite some time to come! We’re going to have enough money to do anything we’ve ever dreamed of doing. The good news came ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Which One.."Are You?"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 24, 2016
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     | 7,701 views

    The question is, are we doing everything (having faith in Him and believing) we can to be good soil? You would think the answer to that would be a resounding yes! But the fact of the matter is, for far to many Christians the answer is no...

    Which One, are you? Illus. by Wanye Major A church just had a change of ministers and was to be served by their first woman pastor. One of the parishioners was having a hard time accepting it, not because of any prejudice, but because his favorite pastime was fishing, and he had always enjoyed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Fire

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 27, 2016
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     | 12,447 views

    JESUS CAME TO BRING FIRE - A FIRE THAT IS 1. Finely FOCUSED 2. Divinely IGNITED from Heaven 3. Purifies us towards a life of RIGHTEOUSNESS and 4. It to be EXPERIENTIAL

    Scripture: Luke 12:49-56 Theme: Jesus' Fire Proposition: Jesus came to bring fire - A fire that is: 1. Focused 2. Divinely Ignited 3. Righteous 4. Experiential INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from His Son Jesus Christ who came to take away the sins of the world. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Life's Biggest Question Series

    Contributed by Brandon Vernoy on Aug 4, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,994 views

    We find freedom in identifying with Jesus Christ; we find power in identifying who He is.

    Life's Biggest Question Introduction: Two weeks ago we had the opportunity to discuss here in service what it meant to be the bride of Christ as we examined what we called engagement gifts that He has given to each of His us as disciples of Christ. And we concluded that the greatest of the gifts ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Faith Acts

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 7, 2016
     | 7,097 views

    The chorus of witnesses that went ahead of us calls us, by their example to live lives of faith, with one eye set on our eternal home and one eye set right here and now on the mission field we call our lives.

    August 7, 2016 - Hebrews 11 - Faith Acts - August 7, 2016 All of us believe and all of us also don’t believe. A big part of what defines our lives is what we believe and what we don’t believe. No one here believes everything. If you did, you’d be mightily confused because of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sweet And Sour Encouragement

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 8, 2016
     | 8,109 views

    Two weeks ago I preached on sweet and sour fellowship. Today I want to talk about sweet and sour encouragement. It sounds strange but there are ways in which we can be negatively encouraging. Let’s take a look at how encouragement can be sweet or sour.

    SWEET AND SOUR ENCOURAGEMENT A couple of weeks ago I preached on sweet and sour fellowship. Today I want to talk about sweet and sour encouragement. I know it may sound like an oxy-moron but there are ways in which we can be negatively encouraging. Let’s take a look at that so we won’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Do You Say That I Am?

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016
     | 19,694 views

    Easter sermon that focuses on Jesus' question to Peter.

    ENGAGE I want you to imagine for a moment that Jesus was standing before all of us here this morning and that He asked us the same question that He asked His disciples on their way to Caesarea one day: Who do you say that I am? My guess is that even here in this gathering where most of us have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Longings To Be Followed-4 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 10, 2016
     | 3,729 views

    4 of 4. Jesus invited His audience to accept Him as the Light that everyone/all should follow. Jesus is the Light that all should follow. But Why? 4 longings worthy of being followed...A Longing to be followed, fulfills the need for...

    LONGINGS TO BE FOLLOWED-IV—John 8:12 Attention: How many of you here are hunters &/or fishermen? A father absolutely loves the outdoors. He loves being in the woods & on the water. Because of his passion for hunting & fishing, his family eats a considerable amount of wild game. In fact, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On This Rock (Part Two) Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 12, 2016
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     | 8,611 views

    The second sermon in a short series on the Church.

    On This Rock (Part Two) Text: Acts 1:1 – 11 If you remember from last time we talked about how you can learn about something by looking at its origin or it’s beginning. And we’re looking at the Church. Last Sunday we saw how Jesus is the originator of the Church. He’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Deception And The Truth About God: The Sermon Paul Never Got To Finish Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 15, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,148 views

    Why do some strange cults commit mass suicide? The same process that is at work in them in a high degree is at work in nonbelievers and even believers on a smaller scale. This sermon examines the cause and solution to this evil propensity.

    Deception and the Truth about God: The Sermon Paul Never Got to Finish Series: Acts Chuck Sligh August 14, 2016 TEXT: Acts 14:8-19 – “And there sat a certain man at Lystra, impotent in his feet, being a cripple from his mother's womb, who never had walked: 9 The same heard Paul speak: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Broken Alabaster Box

    Contributed by Etienne Lombard on Aug 19, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 28,182 views

    Encounter between Jesus and Mary Magdalene, why she was thankful to him and how a sinner can repent. This study is based on Matthew 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-11; Luke 7:36-50; John 11:55-57; John 12:1-11

    A Broken Alabaster Box This study is based on Matthew 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-11; Luke 7:36-50; John 11:55-57; John 12:1-11. Luke 7 : 40-48 And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on. 41 There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Empowering For Adventure Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 22, 2016
    based on 17 ratings
     | 21,644 views

    Jesus chose "ordinary, unschooled" men to be His disciples. For 3 years He equipped them for a ministry that turned the world upside down. But how did Jesus change them so they were ready for that adventure. And how can He do the same for us?

    OPEN: In 1972, NASA launched a space probe named Pioneer 10. The satellite’s primary mission was to reach Jupiter, study the planet and its moons, and beam the data back to earth. Scientists regarded this as a bold plan, for at that time no earth satellite had ever gone beyond Mars, and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Sin Accomodating Churches-4 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 30, 2016
     | 4,145 views

    4 of 7. Paul admonished the Corinthian church because they had allowed/accommodated heinous sin in their midst. The church must not tolerate/accommodate sin in their midst. But How are they to act against such? Sin Accommodating Churches skirt...

    SIN ACCOMODATING CHURCHES-IV—1Cor. 5:1-13 Attention: The Zika virus is a feared disease that is spread by mosquitoes. The insidious nature of the virus is heartbreaking. It’s damage is most notable in that the infants of infected pregnant women are born with microcephaly. It also causes other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    Jesus And Easter

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Feb 6, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,009 views

    Easter and the proofs of the Resurrection.

    Easter - the resurrected Saviour. Matthew 27:57-28:20 During the last few weeks we studied about the cross and what it meant to us. The scriptures tell us that on the first Good Friday darkness came over the land from the sixth hour until the ninth hour or from about noon to three pm. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Larry Semore avatar

    The Favor Of God - Use It Or Lose It Series

    Contributed by Larry Semore on Feb 9, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,474 views

    Believers need to know what the favor of God really is and how to activate it in their own lives

    The Favor of God Use it or Lose it! Part 1 of a Series TEXT: Jeremiah 1:4-8 KJV, “Then the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God