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  • Nate Herbst avatar

    Dating, Relationships, Marriage And Sex

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 1, 2009
    based on 20 ratings
     | 22,933 views

    The Biblical keys necessary to successfully navigate the dating scene, glorifying God and finding the mate God created you to live your life with.

    GODLY RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE OPPOSITE SEX - “God thought up and created two sexes. It is his idea.” – Dean Sherman. The Kingdom of God is based on relationships (and almost every problem on the planet arises out of bad relationships). Relationships are top priority to God (Mat. 22:37-39). Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Power Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 1, 2009
    based on 30 ratings
     | 15,484 views

    Living the Christ-like life is humanly impossible but He has given us His very Spirit, empowering us to live the lives He desires!

    The Power of the Holy Spirit. It is impossible for anyone to experience a victorious Christian life or fulfill their God-given purpose in life without the direction and empowering of the Holy Spirit. Example: Peter was cowardly and often very ignorant before being filled with the Holy Spirit. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Under The Influence Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 15, 2012
     | 6,332 views

    There are at least three dynamics to be considered when planning worship.

    “The Word on Worship: Under the Influence” Acts 10: 23-48 Whatever happened to the day when the Sunday worship services could be planned in a matter of minutes. Bulletins were ordered a year at a time with the worship order already printed on the inside cover; the only thing which ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Loving One Another Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 23, 2012
     | 8,195 views

    I want to look at 7 things that are proven by loving one another.

    Out of the last 16 messages out of 1 John, we have heard at least a dozen of them mention that we should love one another. I guess God figures we should never get tired of hearing it and definitely never get tired of practicing it. The 6th test that proves that we really love God, once again, has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Nevertheless Of His Surrendering Series

    Contributed by Steve Wilson on Jun 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,086 views

    This is the third sermon in a series about Jesus being The Great Nevertheless. He keeps wonderfully surprising us. Using the Lord’s "nevertheless" statement in the KJV we get a delightful glimpse of our awesome Savior.

    THE NEVERTHELESS OF HIS SURRENDERING Matthew 26:36-46 “Oh My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.” (verse 39) Introduction • Peggy Haymes wrote the following poem entitled Good Friday Gossip He never did things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Going To Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 8, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,033 views

    We are going to study those people who were part of Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem; Peter, Simon of Cyrene, and Mary Magdalene, etc. We will examine Jesus’ determination to face crucifixion, so that He can reveal God’s love for sinners.

    Title: Going to Jerusalem Text: “Now it came to pass, when the time had come for Him to be received up, that He steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem” (Luke 9:51). Scripture Reading: Luke 9:22-27, 51 Introduction Each year thousands of pilgrims make their way to Israel and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Working For The Increase

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 8, 2012
     | 7,959 views

    The Lord expects the church to be working for increase in the kingdom till He returns.

    June 10, 2012 Morning Worship Text: Luke 19:11-27 Subject: Working for God Title: Working for the Increase I want to start this morning by saying thank you to all of you and especially to all who preached and worked in ministry while we were gone to keep things running smoothly. We are back ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Now Listen, You Rich People! Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 19, 2012
    based on 130 ratings
     | 30,694 views

    A message for the wicked rich and the reasoning behind it. 1- Their wealth is rotten 2- Their luxury is indulgent

    INTRO.- Rich folks. How rich is rich? According to Forbes’ richest list, 72 year old Carlos Slim Helu and family from Mexico are the richest people in the world at $69 Billion, which he made from a company called Telecom. CEO of Microsoft, Bill Gates is still number two and very rich with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of Words

    Contributed by Tom Feola on Jun 25, 2012
     | 6,020 views

    Words have the power of Life and Death. Jesus is the High Priest of our Words

    WORDS Hebrews 3:1 (NKJV) 1 Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus, Hebrews 4:14 (NKJV) 14 Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Barriers To Worship Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Jul 1, 2012
     | 11,267 views

    It seems that more than any other time, we are under spiritual attack on Sunday mornings. Barrier after barrier gets in our way trying to prevent us from getting to worship. Barriers are not just that. They are a battle over your worship. And anything tha

    Barriers to Worship Matthew 4:10, Matthew 16:23 Did you struggle to get to worship this morning? Raise your hands. It seems that more than any other time, we are under spiritual attack on Sunday mornings. Barrier after barrier gets in our way trying to prevent us from getting to worship. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God's Tree Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 8, 2012
    based on 21 ratings
     | 22,750 views

    The olive tree, cultivated in groves or orchards throughout Palestine, was an accepted emblem of Israel. Ones connection to God's tree brings great blessing. Yet the blessings that salvation provides are not a ground for boasting but rather should cause t

    ROMANS 11: 17-24 GOD'S TREE [Isaiah 56:3-8] Chapter 11 has been addressing the place of Israel in salvation history. Despite all Israel's faults, she has never been less than God's chosen means of bringing blessing to the world, and everything else that He has chosen to do must be seen in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    So That You Will Not Sin Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 27, 2010
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,672 views

    John tells us what we can do to overcome sin. 1- We must accept God’s sacrifice for our sins 2- We must obey His commands 3- We must walk as Jesus walked

    INTRO.- ILL.- A 77-year-old granny made a citizen’s arrest in Germany when she rugby-tackled a 25-year-old jay walker. The pensioner sat on him until police arrived - because he had walked across a road before the light was green. The woman, from Freital, near Dresden, shouted at the man as he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steven Buhr avatar

    Getting To Know Jesus - #5, The Teacher Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Mar 3, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,819 views

    Jesus was a teacher, a fantastic, yes PERFECT teacher. He begins by teaching his disciples the beatitudes...

    The beatitudes…part 1 – February 21, 2010 I’d like to do something a little different this morning. Today, rather than stand and preach, I would like to sit, and teach. In Jesus’ day, it was the custom for teachers in the synagogue to sit while they taught from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Evidence That You Have Been With Jesus Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 4, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 32,339 views

    A sermon examining the change that Jesus brings in the lives of His followers.

    Evidence That You Have Been With Jesus Acts 4:13-21 When I was in the road construction industry, one of my vendors was a huge fan of Alabama football. Even though I made it abundantly clear that I could not care less, he would spout out useless facts and statistics every time he came into my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Anointing Has Found You

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 21, 2010
    based on 29 ratings
     | 33,528 views

    The Anointing found Elisha and changed his life, that same anointing is on the move again, it’s in your neighborhood and coming down your street.

    IKing 19:19 So he departed thence, and (found Elisha) the son of Shaphat, who was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen before him, and he with the twelfth: and Elijah passed by him, and cast his mantle upon I’m going to pause right here and I’m going to prophesy that somebody’s life is going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal