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  • Alfred Beck avatar

    Dear Sleeping Beauty Series

    Contributed by Alfred Beck on Sep 10, 2015
     | 7,028 views

    Letter to the church in Smyrna

    Dear Sleeping Beauty Isaiah 52:1-6 Rev. 3:1-6 Mark Twain once said, “The reports of my demise are greatly exaggerated.” Well, just the opposite was true of the church in Sardis. Today we continue examining the series of letters Jesus writes to the seven church ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dear Beloved Series

    Contributed by Alfred Beck on Sep 10, 2015
     | 5,066 views

    Letter to the Church at Philadelphia

    Dear Beloved Psalm 40:1-3 Isaiah 40:31 Revelation 3:7-13 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Rq_UbSZhHI (Sermon clip) I don’t know about you, but I guess I must receive at least two dozen letters via email every week from some nice person in Nigeria or Angola or Zimbabwe ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Avoid The Offense

    Contributed by Andre King on Sep 15, 2015
     | 4,472 views

    In John 3 Jesus is speaking to Nicodemus, a religious man, about religion yet Jesus doesn't offend Israel's teacher with His superior knowledge. How can we imitate Jesus in this. How can I avoid offending and taking offense?

    IT SEEMS THAT THE OLDER I GET, THE MORE I AM OFFENDED. I’M OFFENDED BY A LOT OF THE MUSIC I HEAR ON THE RADIO. I’’M OFFENDED BY MANY OF THE THINGS I SEE ON TELEVISION AND IN THE MEDIA. I’M OFFENDED BY BUMPER STICERS. BY TEE SHIRTS. BY THE TITLES OF BOOKS. I’M ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Path To Peace - Outline

    Contributed by Andre King on Sep 15, 2015
     | 4,399 views

    Peace in The Body of Christ Depends on every member!

    I – Peace Depends on Peace-laboring Leaders - 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 1 – Essential to unity. 2- 1 Peter 5:1-3 – “exhort the elders…elders…exercise oversight…” a. Peace filled leader’s labor in teaching truth. b. Examples to the flock ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Does Your Garden Grow?

    Contributed by David Roth on Sep 19, 2015
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     | 10,331 views

    Proper 6 (b) Christ Himself grows His church by His eternal Word, in and through us, and for and to others.

    J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “How does your garden grow?” Do you garden much? Do you have a garden this year? We had a cold spring, and wet too, so some things are late ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Root Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Daniel Cruz on Oct 7, 2015
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     | 9,716 views

    In Scripture the believer is compared to a tree, what determines the health of a tree is its root system in this series we will examine the vital roots that enable us to bare healthy fruit in our Christian lives.

    THE ROOT OF WORSHIP Worship is one of the major roots in the life of the believer When I talk about worship I am not speaking about merely being present in a worship service. Though this plays a vital role and is a necessary part of developing your root system. But I'm speaking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Day The Fire Fell Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014
     | 6,585 views

    Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

    The Day of The Fire Fell Acts 2:1-2:4 You may be wondering why we are going so slowly through the book of Acts but I promise you that I have a good reason. You see, what is written in the book of Acts, as in the rest of the Bible, is extremely important to us, here at Elim Bible church and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Day The Fire Fell Part2 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014
     | 4,140 views

    Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

    The day the fire fell part2 Last week we began looking at why the Holy Spirit is symbolized as fire and we saw, first, that fire purifies. We also answered the question; “What is God’s goal for our lives.” We saw that God’s number one goal for you/me is that we be holy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Don't Have Much But You Can Have What I've Got Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014
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     | 11,584 views

    Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

    Chapter 3 begins with Peter and John going to the temple for the 3pm time of prayer. Peter and John are seen together quite often in scripture. In Luke 5 we see they were partners in the fishing business before they gave their hearts and lives to Jesus. Luke 22 has them together as they prepared ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How We Can Help Each Other Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on May 27, 2005
    based on 45 ratings
     | 18,798 views

    If you’ve ever said, "Why should I join a small group? What do I have to offer?" then you need to hear this! *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. How can we help each other? A couple weeks ago, I talked about why you need a church family. Today, I want to talk to you about why your church family needs you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    What Masks Do You Wear?

    Contributed by Warren Curry on Jun 16, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 34,283 views

    The church is supposed to be a family. Why do we have such a hard time letting one another into our lives...we’re not that different.

    What Masks Do You Wear? Hebrews 4:13 The Bible is full of religious festivals and celebrations. They’re even authorized by God to have them. And the Jewish people were very serious about following the rules of having such festivals. The Jews were given many feast days in which to recognize. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Man Is Man's Deliverer"

    Contributed by Leonard Hunt on Jun 25, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,644 views

    Pastor’s Anniversary

    “God’s man is man’s Deliver” Exodus 3:7-12 Here is an ordinary man who was given up as a child in order to save his life. He was given up so that he would not be killed by the enemy but ended up being raised by the enemy. Here is a man that grew up confused about his identity in God. Believed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Did We?

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 31, 2010
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     | 6,003 views

    This message helps the church ask why we do the acts of mercy we do? What is our motive? Last in a series of 4, we are reminded that all opportunities of service are to be done as though we are doing them for the Master Himself!

    Introduction Today, we end our study of preparation for the Vision of our church for the year 2010. We’ve talked about: 1. Recognizing the Open Doors (Rev. 3:7-8) 2. Effective Prayer (Col. 6:2-6) 3. Effective Giving (2 Cor 8:1-15) And now today the question, “When Did ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Would You Recognize Yourself?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,612 views

    A sermon about Christian hospitality.

    Matthew 19:13-15 “Would You Even be able to Recognize Yourself?” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN As many of you know, the week before last, I spent some time in Lake Junaluska, North Carolina at a continuing education retreat. Our main speaker was ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Creando Un Corazon Confome Al De Dios

    Contributed by Arnoldo Torres on Nov 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,900 views

    Todos hemos anhelado tener un corazón conforme al corazón de Dios, pero ¿Sera que esto se lograra únicamente por cantar canciones? O ¿será que David conocía como alegrar el corazón de Dios? Primero estudiemos a Saúl: él fue el primer Rey de Israel, el dic

    1. Obedecer la voz de Dios: 1 Sam 15:17-21. Saúl obedecía más la voz de otras personas o la de él mismo antes que la de Dios. David se deleitaba en obedecer la voz de Dios, salmos 119:10-17. Nunca obedezcas la voz de otra persona antes que lo que dice la palabra de Dios. Porque en ella está la ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God