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  • Byron Harvey avatar

    What, Me Holy? Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007
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     | 2,620 views

    Taken from Ephesians 1, this series delves into the riches that we know through our relationship with Christ.

    After 13 years, I feel it’s time to come clean, to be vulnerable, to share some deep secrets with this congregation. So here goes: • My first childhood crush was Agent 99. • The first time I was on a TV game show was when I was in 6th grade—but it wasn’t the last. • My nickname in high school was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What On Earth Is The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Feb 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,518 views

    An attempt to define what the kingdom of God is and is about!

    Introduction We’re looking at the message of Jesus, I don’t think we have really go Jesus sussed out. A Bucket of surprises p.91 – Joke. We’ve seen jesus came declaring God’s revolution has arrived, it’s time to change the way you’re living and believe it’s true. But it was a very different type ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Was On Jesus' Mind?

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Apr 6, 2009
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    It was the last fews hours that Jesus had with his disciples. What did he emphasize to them during this last night before his death? What was most important for them to remember?

    What Was on Jesus’ Mind? Palm Sunday John 17:20-26 April 5, 2009 We begin the observance with one of the most excellent times of the year in the Christian religious tradition: Holy Week. It begins with Palm Sunday (today) culminating in the celebration of the Easter season that begins next Sunday ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Is God Like

    Contributed by Jason Tesser on Apr 14, 2009
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    Have you ever wondered what God is really like? Learn from the Word of God what He is truly like.

    The Ultimate Question What is God Like? Isaiah 40 Introduction: Our text for this morning is Isaiah 40. Let us read the first 11verses. NAS Isaiah 40:1 "Comfort, O comfort My people," says your God. 2 "Speak kindly to Jerusalem; And call out to her, that her warfare has ended, That her iniquity ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Your Calling? Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 9, 2009
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     | 5,979 views

    Not only does God give to each of us spiritual gifts by which the body of Christ is supported and sustained, He also gives us all that is needed to carry out those functions vital to the health and ministry of His body, the church. With those gifts, God g

    Opening illustration: In September 2001, Lisa Jefferson had an unexpected opportunity to be used by God. Her now well-known 15-minute conversation with a passenger on United Flight 93 forever changed the direction of her life. In her book Called, she emphasizes that her listening skills and her ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Patience...what's That? Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Jan 19, 2009
     | 5,506 views

    Our study of James ends the way it began with James encouraging the church to be patient, persevere and trust God in all circumstances.

    Fracture Part 12- Patience…What’s That? James 5:7-11- Dear brothers and sisters, be patient as you wait for the Lord’s return. Consider the farmers who patiently wait for the rains in the fall and in the spring. They eagerly look for the valuable harvest to ripen. You, too, must be patient. Take ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Was She Thinking?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009
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    Mary has a specian and yer probably stressful day when that Angel gove her God’s message.

    In the past I used to go and pick up the kids from school. I would usually say, “so how was your day?” Normally I would get grunts and groans. Sometimes I would receive a word like boring and occasionally ok. I don’t recall more than a couple of occasions when there was any excitement in ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    What Is Christian Freedom?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009
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     | 10,468 views

    The word freedom normall does not mean free...What about Christian freedom?

    What is Christian freedom? Romans 6:15-18 As Americans we claim to live in a “free country. We hear about freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion. We claim to believe that we are free to do whatever we want as long as we don’t break any laws, pay our taxes and don’t hurt ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    What Kind Of God? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009
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     | 3,239 views

    Our exersize of Christian freedom is directly related to what other has taught us about what God is like.

    Christian Freedom – What kind of God? Here at the first of the year we are working through a short series of messages related to the topic of Christian freedom. Last week we talked about how our American citizenship gives us amazing freedoms and rights but they are limited by other people’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    What's Up With The Church

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Feb 4, 2009
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     | 2,492 views

    WHY ARE PEOPLE STILL INVITING FOLKS TO CHURCH WITHOUT TELLIGN THEM THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH?

    WHAT’S UP WITH THE CHURCH INTRO: WHY IS BEING PART OF A CHURCH SO IMPORTANT? 1: MEMBERSHIP A) TO BELONG B) TO BE PART OF SOMETHING C) THIS IS A CHRISTIAN CONCEPT IN IT’S ROOTS POINT: TODAY MEMBERSHIP IS USED MUCH DIFFERENTLY, MEMBERS GET HALF OFF OR GET THE BEST SEATS THEY HAVE AN ADVANTAGE OVER ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    What Fruit Are You?

    Contributed by C Vincent on Feb 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,979 views

    How to recognize a true believer

    Moving on from Jn 14, the Passover on down through the vineyards to the garden He had just finished saying, ‘You in me and I in you’- as they pondered on these words- Jesus shows them a vine. Background Info: q Passover came at the beginning of harvest; the 14th of the month of Nisan (March) ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "He Did What!?!"

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 16, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,054 views

    Jesus Embraces the Embarrassing; He Repairs the Repulsive

    It’s down to two: a Labradoodle and a Portuguese water dog. Don’t tell me you haven’t been following President Obama’s search for a suitable “First Hound.” On election night Obama promised his daughters that they could get a pet for the White House. It’s turning out to be a “ruff” choice. One thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Curt Cizek avatar

    Saved From What?

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,601 views

    Paul gives us a couple of shocking truths that greatly impact our lives. He tells us from what we are saved and what to do when we are suffering. Absolutely shocking but totally life-changing!

    -We talk in the Christian church, especially the protestant church, about salvation -However, I don’t think that we really know what we are talking about sometimes -Salvation means that we were in danger -What was the cause of our danger? -Or maybe better yet, from what did Jesus save us? -Most ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    What Does It Mean To Be Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 15, 2009
     | 3,042 views

    From Romans, a message which speaks to being a "believer."

    WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE “HIS” Romans 12:3-8 * (Video- “I am a Child of God) “For HIS service.” Think about this word with me, “Possession.” What does it mean to possess something? It means you “own it”, and you “control it.” To possess something give you power over whatever it is that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matt Hoffmann avatar

    What Are You Hiding?

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Aug 19, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 12,643 views

    In Mark 7 Jesus confronts the Pharisees and Scribes who were hiding behind Man-made rules. What do you hide behind? Thankfully, God doesn’t hide from you.

    Mark 7:1-13 Anne and I were blessed to go on vacation a couple of weeks ago. We looked forward to it, but we were a little nervous about how Killian would do on the long flights. For a 7 month old baby, I think he did great. The last leg of the journey was a little much for him though and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran