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  • D Marion Clark avatar

    Doubting Ahaz Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 18, 2016
     | 7,409 views

    The problem is not that God will not give a sign, but that we are afraid of seeing one. The implications for how we have been living and how we must live are too unnerving.

    Isaiah 7:1-12 Doubting Ahaz 12/3/00e D. Marion Clark Introduction We are in one of the rare sections of Isaiah that is an actual historical recount. Most of the book is made up of Isaiah’s actual prophecy. It takes a bit of study to figure out the context of much of the prophecy. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Failed Glory (2) Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 19, 2016
     | 6,511 views

    Leaders and followers can remove the glory of God from a church by emphasizing relevance over transcendence.

    1. 17 Inches [John Scolinos and Home Plate In 1996 John Scolinos spoke to more than 4000 baseball coaches at the American Baseball Coaches Association convention in Nashville, TN. He was a legend among baseball coaches. He was a Hall of Fame College Baseball Head coach who coached at Pepperdine ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "There Is More Than Enough"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 22, 2016
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    A sermon about giving what we have to God.

    “There is More Than Enough” Matthew 14:13-21 Immediately before our Gospel Lesson for this morning, we are told that Jesus’ cousin, good friend, and trail blazer—John the Baptist—has been beheaded by Herod as a party favor for his daughter. Right before ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "Praying...not Preying!" [part Four]

    Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 28, 2016
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     | 4,769 views

    “The value of persistent prayer is not so that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear Him.”

    Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, May 29, 2011 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter “Praying … Not Preying: The High Priestly Prayer” [Part Four] John 17:6-19 One of the most heartening experiences a person can enjoy is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Praying...not Preying!" [part Five]

    Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 28, 2016
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    “Since when is prayer an option?”

    Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, June 5, 2011 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter “Praying … Not Preying: The High Priestly Prayer” [Part Five] John 17:20-26 It seems only fitting that we conclude this sermon series on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    In A Manner Of Speaking: "The Parable Of 'the Lost Sheep' ” [part Two]

    Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Oct 1, 2016
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    Unfortunately, many people are lost and don’t know it!

    Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, February 14, 2010 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter "In a Manner of Speaking": The Parable of “The Lost Sheep' Luke 15:1-7 My favorite philosopher, Yogi Berra, once said: “Objects are lost because ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "In A Manner Of Speaking": 'the Wheat And The Tares' [part Five]

    Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Oct 1, 2016
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    as with all of Jesus’ parables there is “a message behind the message,” and this parable is no different. In a word, it’s not only important what Jesus said, but what He did not say!

    Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, March 14, 2010 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter In a Manner of Speaking: The Parable of “The Wheat and the Tares” Matthew 13:24-30; 36-43 There are several interesting facets to this particular ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Part 2: What Love And What It Is Not Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 8, 2016
     | 11,286 views

    In 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Paul defines what love is and what it is not.

    LOVE DEFINED 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing Pains Series

    Contributed by Scott Jewell on Oct 16, 2016
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     | 12,504 views

    The good news and the bad news is that growth brings people and new people bring different ideas. What do we do in times of conflict? Check out these thoughts from the church in Jerusalem.

    Growing pains- they can be a good thing. There’s a saying that goes, “What doesn’t kill you will make you stronger.” Growing pains can also be bad- after all, they’re a pain. It hurts. As a child growing to maturity, there are a number of times you go through ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    With Jesus In The School Of Social Change

    Contributed by John Roy on Oct 26, 2016
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     | 6,079 views

    Change, if the world is not the way it needs to be---what is our response

    One of the pressing questions of our day, or any day, is how do we make lasting social change which reflects the values of God’s Kingdom. The short answer for many is the ballot box. Yet there are plenty of issues which demand more nuance than legislation. From the Temperance movement of the 1820’s ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Supremacy Of Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Nov 7, 2016
     | 7,454 views

    But both the acts of creation, and also His authority over the Church Jesus has proven Himself to be supreme over all, and is worthy of our worship.

    THE SUPREMACY OF JESUS CHRIST COLOSSIANS 1:15-23 GREENMOUNT AND O’LEARY CHURCHES OF CHRIST OCTOBER 30, 2016 [Sermon 3 of __ in series on Colossians] Audio Link to hear the preaching of this message: http://chirb.it/JHqyG5 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Today there are many who have a great deal ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In The Image Of God

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 19, 2016
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     | 7,940 views

    Jesus came to seek and save the lost as our Savior and Redeemer. He also came to display and restore the image of God in the world.

    1. [Ray Vander Laan tells the following story – Soldier asked the lost rabbi: Who are you and what are you doing here? He offered the soldier twice his pay if he would stand by his door and ask that question each morning. a. Names are important to many in the world – Benoni/Benjamin b. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Favours Of God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 2, 2017
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     | 15,076 views

    Solomon was blessed with wisdom, riches and honour, and they are the favours of God. Let us acknowledge the favours of God in our lives. We seek God, not the gifts.

    The Queen of Sheba came to visit. She has heard of Solomon’s fame and his “relation to the Name of the Lord” (10:1). She came to see it for herself. • She was in awe of what she saw. It was beyond her imagination. • She asked him many questions and saw the WISDOM of Solomon. She looked around ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Overflowing Thanks To God Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 18, 2017
     | 5,963 views

    Thankfulness, Ministry to Others, Obedience

    CULTIVATING A GENEROUS HEART - Overflowing Thanks to God 2 Corinthians 9:12-14 (p. 807) July 23, 2017 Introduction: It took 18 people 10 days to construct…It involved a quarter of a million dominoes…and it set a Guinness World Record for the most dominoes toppled in the United ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Distinguishing Character Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 9, 2017
     | 7,900 views

    The world needs Christians to be excellent in spirit and distinguished from the culture.

    1. Tendency of Inwardness When Wendall Woodall was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, he began recording his journey in a book called Shuffle. His faith in Christ fueled his sense of humor and gave him a basis for daily living. Among his strategies was the habit of volunteering. “A big part of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ