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  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Generosity Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 18, 2013
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    part 4 of 4 in a series about being great with our possessions

    Generosity 2 Corinthians 9 April 28, 2013 Stephen King is the author of 49 suspense and horror novels that have sold over 350 million copies. You may not know that about 10 years ago he almost lost his life. He was walking along a country road in Maine, and a van hit him and knocked him into a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Money Series

    Contributed by Terry Frazier on Aug 3, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,270 views

    The world at large treats money and wealth as just something to be attained and used for themselves. The world doesn't generally acknowledge that God is the giver of the gift of producing wealth. Christians unfortunately aren't a whole lot different in th

    Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Money Money is a hot topic for people today. With the U.S. economy not nearly as strong as it used to or should be, with many companies (including the one that Diane and I work for) not giving raises like they should or not at all, the cost of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Mende avatar

    A Baby Changes Everything! (A Christmas Sermon)

    Contributed by David Mende on Dec 6, 2017
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    2000 years ago, a baby came into this world. This baby grew up to be an adult and changed the whole world. The world would never be the same again because of this baby. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

    Introduction When our daughter, Karis was born, I was excited. Holding my daughter in my arms for the first time was such a special experience. As long as she was in the hospital, doctors and nurses were constantly taking care of her. But once we came home, we didn’t know how exactly to take care ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Scott Nichols avatar

    Something Beautiful For Jesus

    Contributed by Scott Nichols on Mar 25, 2017
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    This message looks at the actions of Mary as she breaks open the bottle of perfume and anoints Jesus during Holy Week. It challenges us to ask the question what can we do for Jesus that is beautiful?

    She hesitates in the doorway separating the two rooms. Through the opening she sees her sister Martha hard at work helping Simon’s wife prepare the evening meal in the kitchen. She listens to the laughter and conversation as it drifts through the house. She hears Simon make a joke at Peter’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Unity Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 8, 2019
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    Unity is a vital part of the local church, a church plagued by division will not be effective in her mission or purpose.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • You have heard the phrase, “WE NEED TO DEAL WITH THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM?” • The elephant in the room is that Christianity has an image problem, according to many of its adherents and detractors alike. • What do you do when you have an image problem with a business? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Vic Folkert avatar

    Apostles' Creed: Our Savior Is In Heaven Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 14, 2019
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    1. Our Savior has all authority and power. 2. Our Savior is our Advocate, 3. Our Savior is holding a place for us in heaven.

    APOSTLES’ CREED: Our Savior Is in Heaven In our study of the Apostles’ Creed, we began with God the Father, and then focused on God the Son coming to earth: He was born, he died, and he rose from the dead. Now we say, “He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God the Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John Lowe avatar

    Lesson 20: With Respect Toward Those Over Us Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 23, 2019
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    Paul says, “Seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence."

    11/13/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 20: With Respect Toward Those Over Us (1 Thess. 5:12-13) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 (NIV) 12 Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. 13 Hold them in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Preparing For Christ

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 1, 2019
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     | 6,858 views

    A commercialized, materialistic Christmas often leaves out the greatest Christmas gift of all. How did John the Baptist prepare for our Savior? Let’s look at John’s preparation for Jesus in Matthew 3:1-12.

    A commercialized, materialistic Christmas often leaves out the greatest Christmas gift of all. How did John the Baptist prepare for our Savior? Let’s look at John’s preparation for Jesus in Matthew 3:1-12. Preaching Matthew 3:1 “In those days John the Baptist came to the Judean wilderness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Marcaurelle avatar

    The Easter Story Part 1: Up Calvary's Mountain Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 17, 2019
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    An exposition of the events leading up to the resurrection. Part 1 covers the journey from the soldier's barracks to tje arrival on Calvary

    THE EASTER STORY PART ONE: UP CALARY’S MOUNTAiN 1. Mocked by the Soldiers Matthew 27:27-30; Mark 15:16-19 1) The Suffering Jesus, having already been scourged earlier (?), was mocked once more by the soldiers. After this came more suffering. Crucifixion was the most horrible execution ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russ Barksdale avatar

    The Healthy Christ-Follower

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Dec 16, 2018
     | 2,522 views

    The Healthy Christ-follower Cycle: Engage with the gospel. Connect to disciple-making community. Invest in God’s Kingdom. Gather together in worship

    The Healthy Christ-follower Acts 2:43-47 The Healthy Christ-follower Cycle: Engage with the gospel. V.47 Connect to disciple-making community. Vv.44, 46 Invest in God’s Kingdom. V.45 Gather together in worship v.46 This past November, our family drove to Galveston and got on a 4 day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    Be Alert Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 11, 2018
     | 4,800 views

    4th in a series on Spiritual warfare emphasizing the need to be alert to the enemy's schemes

    "Spiritually Aware, Alert, Armed and Aggressive" Pt 4 REVIEW I. Be Aware A. Aware of God and His purposes B. Aware of our Worth and position in Christ C. Aware of the battlefields 1. Fight with the WORLD -- separation 2. Fight with the FLESH – live by the direction and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Ken Henson avatar

    Tradition And The Tongue

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 27, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,878 views

    Jesus is not interested in rules which people can point to as the outward manifestation of some arbitrary rule-driven form of righteousness. He is interested in the heart.

    There are many traditions in the world. One of those traditions is to have a liturgical calendar and today, May 27 happens to be the Day of Pentecost. It is the day of the birth of the church, fifty days after the Passover. And that was the day according to Jewish tradition that Moses received ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Allan Bendert avatar

    Looking At The World Through New Eyes Series

    Contributed by Allan Bendert on Feb 2, 2014
     | 4,388 views

    Living life around stories

    LOOKING AT THE WORLD WITH NEW EYES MATTHEW 5:1-16 WHEN JESUS SAW THE CROWDS, HE WENT UP THE MOUNTAIN; AND AFTER HE SAT DOWN, HIS DISCIPLES CAME TO HIM. THEN HE BEGAN TO SPEAK, AND TAUGHT THEM, SAYING: BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT, FOR THEIRS IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • suresh manoharan avatar

    Maradona Good, Pele Better And George Best!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 23, 2014
     | 2,085 views

    Connecting with craze of the media "Football World cup" to glean some spiritual lessons on the subjects of spiritual regeneration and spiritual enjoyment!!!

    Maradona good, Pele Better and GEORGE Best!!! Action: Display of an animation of a drunkard... First things first. Alcoholism is a serious social threat capable of breaking down individuals and their families. Increase in domestic violence is directly ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ryan Loyd avatar

    Mary's Story Series

    Contributed by Ryan Loyd on Jul 25, 2014
     | 4,971 views

    Character Series designed to look at some of the stories that surround the birth of our Savior.

    Christmas Stories: All of these people played a part in the larger story... I want to play a part in what God is doing These stories were given to us for an example... Take a look at some of the stories that surround the birth of our Savior... Introduction: Luke 1:30 And the angel said unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal