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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Treasures Of The Heart

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 11, 2011
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     | 4,469 views

    This was the first in a series of four messages for our stewardship month.

    Treasures of the Heart Here we are, April. At Cornerstone, as most of you know, April signifies the end of our church year and the beginning of a brand new church year and financial year. If you are wondering why April and not December there are probably a couple of reasons. And if you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Divine Mercy And Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 10, 2010
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     | 4,534 views

    The first gift of the Risen Christ was the power to forgive sins.

    Second Sunday of Easter April 11, 2010 Divine Mercy Two revolutionary phrases punctuate today’s Gospel. The one that commands the attention of most preachers is the one proclaimed by Thomas, who had doubted the Resurrection. The one who had said “I will not believe” unless his ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Creator Of Heaven And Earth Series

    Contributed by Lori Broschat on Feb 16, 2012
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    Examining the first part of the Apostles Creed concerning God

    CREATOR OF HEAVEN AND EARTH A scientist approaches God and says to Him, "God, we don't need You anymore. Science has finally figured out a way to create life out of nothing. We can now do what You did in the beginning." "Oh, is that so?" replies God. "Yes," says the scientist, "We can take dirt and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Introduction To Book Of Jude Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Jun 30, 2017
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    This is the first of many sermons on the book of Jude, a brief introduction.

    Introduction These studies are not designed to be exhaustive by any means, but then, neither should they be considered mere bones of an outline. After pastoring for well over 30 years I have preached enough sermons to choke a horse and without a doubt some of my sermons could have gagged a tough ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Empty Tomb

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 5, 2021
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     | 4,365 views

    The empty tomb is the first sign of Jesus' resurrection.

    April 4, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 16:1-8 An Empty Tomb Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The tomb wasn’t supposed to be empty. After the Sabbath ended, Mary Magdalene and her friends went to the tomb ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Rich Man, Poor Man: The Power Of Just Being Kind”

    Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Mar 13, 2022
     | 4,569 views

    There is the rich man and the poor man, who will make it in first?

    I would like to which to preach on the subject from our Scripture that was in your hearing, a familiar story, a parable told by Jesus, “RICH MAN, POOR MAN: THE POWER OF JUST BEING KIND”. There’s an observance on November 13th of every year called ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When He Appears Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 13, 2018
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     | 11,840 views

    What do we know concerning the return of Christ the Lord? John points Christians to that day as a means of encouraging holy living.

    “See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Beloved, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Furnace With No Fire (*) Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 12, 2018
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     | 16,650 views

    Christ's message to the Church in Ephesus speaks to churches today that are beginning to lose their ardour. His message is a clarion call to stir up the flames, to stoke the fire.

    “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: ‘The words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks among the seven golden lampstands. “‘I know your works, your toil and your patient endurance, and how you cannot bear with those who are evil but have tested those who call ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Christians Disagree Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 7, 2012
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     | 6,864 views

    Unity is crucial to Christian witness. Nothing is more essential and nothing brings God glory like the love and unity of the body of Christ in a fallen world. Yet this struggle is pervasive. How does God want us to deal with it?

    Powerpoint available upon request: gwnance@bellsouth.net ask for "Powerpoint for When Christians Disagree." When Christians Disagree Philippians 4:2-3 is an unusual text that we need to slow down and look into. 2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to agree with each other in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You Realy Changed?

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 6, 2011
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     | 6,207 views

    What change did you make?

    ARE YOU REALY CHANGED? Ezekiel 36: 26A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh. Man was born in sin so he must be born again are he cannot enter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    At The End Of The Day

    Contributed by Rev. Robert Walsh on May 20, 2017
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     | 9,073 views

    When all the dust settles, the final result just may just surprise us. Don't be taken aback if the final outcome is different than what you suspect. God is forever in control and He will reign forever and ever.

    We’ll be beginning our message Scripture right at the beginning of Genesis, Chapter 3 (pg. 4 of Pew Bible) in a few moments so if you’ll turn there, we start with a word of prayer. Throughout our daily speech and even through the common talk of the sidewalks of this great country we call America, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Be Happy Blessings Of Revelation Pt 5 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 8, 2010
     | 4,814 views

    Today we are going to explore the symbol of Christ being the Bridegroom and we being His Bride. To help us understand this analogy we need to understand the phases of a Jewish Marriage. There is the symbol of Christ as the Bridegroom and the Church as the

    Series: “The Be Happy Blessings of Revelation” Funny Opening Illustrations: Oops altar call! A minister was planning a wedding at the close of the Sunday morning service. After the benediction he had planned to call the couple down to be married for a brief ceremony before the congregation. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • JEREMIAH MENYONGAI avatar

    Do You Have It - A Distinct Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Oct 5, 2010
     | 6,645 views

    Before a person gets saved, come as you are. But after you get saved, you have to work on distinctive spiritual qualtities alongside to Holy Spirit to help you make a mark for Christ. A llok at David's life is a classicd example.

    THE AUTHORITY OF THE BELIEVERS: HAVE YOU GOT IT? A MAN OF DISTINCTION I Samuel 16:14-23 (18) What Is Authority? What Is Power? Woe Is Me, Who Gave You The Power? Just Speak The Word, Jesus Could Do Nothing? A Look At The Miracles, Who Is Jesus? Is He The Christ? A Look At The Miracles, Saved But ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Questions Answered Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 14, 2014
     | 7,842 views

    A study of Daniel chapter 12 revealing the 1260, 1290, and 1335 days

    Daniel 12: 1 – 13 Questions Answered 3 Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the firmament, and those who turn many to righteousness like the stars forever and ever. 4 “But you, Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book until the time of the end; many shall run to ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Gary Smith avatar

    The Story Of A Lost Son

    Contributed by Gary Smith on Nov 23, 2013
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     | 4,557 views

    While on earth, Jesus sought out the sinner, He has called His church to go after the lost as well. The Holy Spirit draws people to the Christ and the salvation He so freely offers.

    "The Story of a Lost Son" TEXT: LUKE 15:23,24 Introduction: A. In chapter 15 we have three stories which early church Fathers considered as one parable. 1) The purpose of each is to show the natural reaction to finding that which was lost is Joy. a. God longs to reconcile sinners to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God