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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Christmas, A Line In Time Defining Life Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 15, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,254 views

    Because of Christmas our lives have been defined both for the there and then as well as the here and now.

    It was almost as if someone had dragged a stick though the sand drawing a line that said that was then and this is now. There has never been an event in the history of man that has so defined human history as the birth of Jesus. And it began when God interrupted the life of a young lady named ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Love Like Christ Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 23, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,644 views

    Christmas is a time that God showed us how much he loved us. Now He calls us to love other as He loved us. Let’s see some ways that God loved so we might learn to love like Christ!

    Love like Christ Keep Christ in Christmas 12/21-22/2013 Introduction Slide Love. Love is a word that is quite overused. We love a lot of things. We love our football, our cars, our houses, our kids. We love our freedom, we love our guns. We love our dogs, and even our cats. We love chocolate and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Looking To The Future

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 29, 2013
    based on 41 ratings
     | 48,165 views

    What did the angels mean when they asked the disciples "Why do you stand here looking into the sky?" Were they rebuking them for wanting to see Jesus when He came back? Or was there something deeper that they (and we) need to hear?

    It seems Moody Bible Institute supports a home for mentally handicapped children. One day the President of Moody (Joseph Stowell) went there for a visit. While walking through the corridors, he noticed that the windows were covered with tiny little hand prints. He asked the director, what that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Creator God Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 4, 2014
     | 6,297 views

    Intro to and theme of Genesis chapter 1. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: Learning about the book: • The Name • The Key • The Author • The Language Learning about God: • God ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    A Day At The Beach, The Beginning Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 12, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,677 views

    It was just a day at the beach but it was also the beginning of Christianity, when Jesus went from being simply a teacher to the leader and founder of a movement.

    A Day at the Beach: the Beginning This time of year it’s easy for our minds to drift to warmer climes and the beach. If you close your eyes you can almost envision the turquoise water, the white sand and a palm tree that you can lean back on. I love being close to the water. Maybe ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Christians Really Living For Christ

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 20, 2014
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     | 4,715 views

    My purpose this morning is to get us to take a fresh look at what it means to give it all over to Jesus, and not just talk about it.

    10-23-04 Christians really living for Christ Text: Luke 9:18-9:26; 57-62 Introduction There is a great old chorus that I love to sing. Maybe you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Master Of The Wind Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 26, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,277 views

    Every day at the beach isn't a day at the beach, this message looks at how Jesus wants to be the master of our lives

    It was a dark and stormy night. I’ve always wanted to start a story like that. The wind howled blowing the top off the breakers before they crashed back into the troughs below. The darkness was broken by momentary streaks of light as the clouds raced across the face of the full moon. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    And God Sent You

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 27, 2014
     | 6,452 views

    Sermon examining the commission of every Christian to take the gospel into the world.

    Kim Duk-Soo will never forget November 20, 1950. That was the day Communist troops found him hiding with his father in a root cellar. He had been among the thousands of Christians who escaping the North for free South. Kim says, “When we heard the soldiers coming, I was sure we would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Right Tools To Do The Job

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014
     | 8,317 views

    A look at many of the God-given tools to help strengthen our homes

    I don’t care much for TV, but I have to confess there was a program that I used to watch when it was still not reruns. A few years ago, it was rated as one of the most watched family-oriented programs on TV "Home Improvement." Not only does Tim Taylor mess up things and receive minor ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Helps For The Hazards Of Freedom Or I’m Free…help! Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014
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     | 6,009 views

    While grace sets us free, it carries a lot of hazards. Here are some helps with those hazards

    Some dogs chase cars. Have you ever wondered what would happen if a dog ever caught one? What would he do with it? -This sort of thing actually happened. Imagine, if you will, that you’re a racing greyhound. You have spent your entire life being trained to chase an electric bunny that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Confronting Your Ten Foot Challenge With Grace Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014
     | 6,828 views

    A message to help people identify their most difficult challenge in life right now and to approach it unafraid and with the Lord’s empowerment

    Today we are introducing a new series entitled “Lessons for Life from the Shepherd King.” In other words, for the next 4 weeks, we’re going to be looking into a few scenes from the life of David. Poet, shepherd, musician, singer, statesman, warrior - King David is more than just ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Fine Art Of Being A Jumbo Shrimp

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 29, 2014
     | 3,919 views

    Seeing that real greatness comes through servanthood.

    Oxymorons are phrases that sound self-contradicting. Through the years, people have made lists of them. Maybe you’ve heard some… 1. Act naturally 2. Airline Food 3. Almost exactly 4. Alone together 5. Clearly misunderstood 6. Found missing 7. Government organization 8. New York ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Speciality Tool Of Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Jan 31, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,005 views

    Using Nehemiah as an example, this is a message on the purpose of fasting and appropriate times to use this very special tool.

    Introduction It happened when I was rummaging through my dad’s tool box. Let me back up a moment to explain. As a child I would often “borrow” my dad’s tools without permission. And it wasn’t usually to use them for their intended purpose. You see, I had a very active imagination as a child ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Pay Back Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 10, 2014
     | 6,837 views

    a study of Psalm 9 verse 1 through 20

    Psalm 9: 1 – 20 Pay Back 1 I will praise You, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your marvelous works. 2 I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High. 3 When my enemies turn back, they shall fall and perish at Your presence. 4 For You have ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Ministry Of The Reluctant, Rebellious Prophet: Jonah Chapter 3 Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Feb 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,526 views

    If we ever would think that someone is beyond the grace of God, that they would never turn from sin and to God, study Jonah 3.

    The Ministry of the Reluctant, Rebellious Prophet: Jonah Chapter 3 Today's message is the third in a series on Jonah, with today's message centering on Jonah Chapter 2. In the past two messages, which we studied chapters 1 and 2 respectively, we learned that God will have done what he wills. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church