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  • Christopher Lanham avatar

    The Connection Between The Head And The Heart: Living Deuteronomy Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Feb 11, 2012
     | 8,518 views

    Why is it important that we intentionally form our worldview? Because it is commanded.

    The Connection between Head and Heart: Living Deuteronomy Romans 12:1-2; Colossians 2:6-8; Deuteronomy 6:1-25 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI February 5, 2012 Series: Christ in the Home I have recently enjoyed playing chess on my computer. In fact, when I run into writer’s block as I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Church Of Thyatira

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Aug 22, 2015
     | 6,459 views

    A continuation of a study on the seven churches of Revelation. The church of Thyatira was worldly, ungodly, and yet there were a few in it that kept the faith and were commended and encouraged to hang in there.

    Not Tolerating Tolerance: The Church of Thyatira Introduction: We are entering the heart of Summer, which means we are entering the heat of Summer. Last week I briefly mentioned the thorny soil in Mark 4 – it got me thinking how we usually begin Spring with great relief because of warmer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Leader And Prayer Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 20, 2015
     | 5,083 views

    Nehemiah was probably chosen for his position at court for his reliability, for his quick wits, for his initiative and probably for his grasp of palace politics but clearly he also had a deep spiritual maturity that shows itself as he turns to prayer.

    Have you ever looked at the great Christian leaders of our time and wondered what it was that gave them their success? Were they just natural leaders? Had they worked hard at their studies of management and leadership as so many young leaders today are taught to do? Or were they perhaps just the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Necessities

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 11, 2015
     | 8,818 views

    Refocusing our congregation on the basics, this message point us to some fundamental necessities for the Christian life and living.

    Necessities Jerry Watts Matthew 9:9-13 • In this story of “Matthew’s call” from Jesus to become a follower and disciple, I believe we can lift out many truths. We can lift out things like “The reality of Jesus’ call” or “Responding to the Call of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Two Minute Warning

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 5, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,899 views

    Football's "Two Minute Warning" warns the game is almost over and the window to make a change is closing. It's an apt example of how God's warnings about our lives are serious and the time will come when reversal will be too late. (Msg good any time).

    THE TWO MINUTE WARNING Daniel 5:1-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. ATLANTA JOKE The Atlanta Falcons had just finished their daily practice session when a large turkey came strutting onto the field and demanded to be given a chance to play at tight end. Everyone watched with wonder as the turkey caught ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Tangible Kingdom – Old Ways, New Ways Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Feb 29, 2016
     | 6,942 views

    learning the ways to live incarnationaly - from Hugh Halter's work, The Tangible Kingdom

    Tangible Kingdom – Old Ways, New Ways Illustration of iron and steel wool – set me on fire God! For God to take us on a new path in this Tangible Kingdom, He needs to remake us. Next week, my son Ken will talk about a new heart that God proposes to give us. The last couple of weeks, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Strategy For Defeating Satan’s Attacks

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 4, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,464 views

    When your faith is the strongest, you come up under the greatest attack, because the enemy is trying to destroy your destiny. Let us be in a state of readiness; in a stance of resistance toward the devil and ready to give our statement of resolution.

    Opening illustration: The ancient sport of falconry used trained hawks or falcons in the pursuit of wild game. When the "educated predator" was allowed to fly, however, it often rose too high for human eyes to see it. So a hunter often carried a small caged bird called a shrike. By watching the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Miracle Of Giving Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 29, 2013
     | 11,545 views

    In our Scripture today, Jesus must have been grieving over the death of his cousin. One of the things we learn from this Scripture today is that it’s often in the most difficult times that God does his greatest miracles

    The Miracle of Giving Matthew 14:13-21 As we come to our Scripture today, Jesus has just received the worst news of his life: his John the Baptist has been beheaded. John the Baptist was a prophet who challenged the people of Israel to prepare for the coming of the Messiah by turning away from sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Witnesses Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Dec 5, 2013
    based on 11 ratings
     | 45,367 views

    A sermon examining the importance of sharing the gospel.

    THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ISAIAH A study of Isaiah 53 Series Prologue (Continued): “Witnesses Of The Gospel” Serving in vocational ministry is a tremendous privilege and it brings me great joy. However, one of the disadvantages of my position is the constant barrage of bad news. Almost daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your God Is Too Small!

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 5, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,109 views

    Many Christians are half-hearted because they don’t know the True God. We’re going to see that the True God will incite our wonder, He’ll be a God we feel honored to serve, and that He’s big enough to meet any need we have.

    YOUR GOD IS TOO SMALL! Acts 17:24-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. Two ropes walk into a restaurant to get something to eat . The waiter leans over to address the first rope and asks, "Are you one of them ropes?" 2. "Why yes," quavers the rope. "We don’t serve ropes here," growls the waiter, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A New Beginning (5) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,184 views

    The last in a series exploring the early chapters of Genesis, this three-point expository sermon reveals the motive, the materials, and the mess made at the Tower of Babel.

    A New Beginning (Part 4) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/4/14 One of my favorite lines from The Wizard of Oz comes after the Scarecrow tells Dorothy, “I haven’t got a brain… just straw.” Dorothy replies, “How can you talk if you haven't got a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Unusual Weapons Against Stubborn Enemies

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 2, 2011
    based on 45 ratings
     | 59,095 views

    This week, we are considering a message entitled, “Unusual weapons against stubborn enemies.” Let us take our first Bible passage from the book of Exodus 15 verse 3, which says, “The Lord is a man of war. The Lord is His name.”

    This week, we are considering a message entitled, “Unusual weapons against stubborn enemies.” Let us take our first Bible passage from the book of Exodus 15 verse 3, which says, “The Lord is a man of war. The Lord is His name.” If there were no war to fight, the Lord would ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Enemies Of Freedom

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 6, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 31,196 views

    The moment a person surrenders his or her life to the Lord Jesus, he creates serious problem to all the diabolical spirits residing inside him or her. This is because the presence of Jesus Christ will cause them to become weak, therefore making it very ea

    This week’s message entitled “Enemies of Freedom” focuses on the need to address the activities of the powers which hinder freedom. The moment a person surrenders his or her life to the Lord Jesus, he creates serious problem to all the diabolical spirits residing inside him or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God On The Move

    Contributed by Keith Maynard on Sep 9, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,342 views

    When God moves, we must move

    GOD ON THE MOVE I SAMUEL 16:1-13 • GOD HAS PLACES • GOD SOVEREIGNLY SELECTS SCENES AND SETTINGS IN ORDER TO INSTITUTE AND INITIATE HIS WILL • GOD IS GEOGRAPHICALLY STRATEGIC • HE CONNECTS HIMSELF TO MAN o NOT ONLY THROUGH HISTORY o BUT ALSO THROUGH GEOPGRAPHY AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doing The Impossible Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 25, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,631 views

    Whatever God does He does for our good and for His glory.

    “Xtreme Faith: Doing the Impossible” Exodus 14:1-15 This is one of those sections of the Bible where the unfolding drama is exciting; the action is hot and heavy. So let’s get right to it. SCENE 1 – GOD SPEAKS. God tells Moses where to lead Israel. Nothing new; God did ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed