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  • Craig Condon avatar

    Who Am I

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 15, 2015
     | 7,539 views

    Like Peter, we are followers of Jesus. Like Peter, we sometimes have deep faith, and, at other times, a lack of faith. Jesus saw in Peter the same thing he sees in us-building material that can be shaped into a people of faith to serve his reign.

    The Gospel reading from Matthew 16:13-20 takes place in the region of Caesarea Philippi. It was a territory where pagan gods were worshipped, and it is there that Jesus asks Peter a question about his identity; not in some safe territory, but in a non-believing location. Perhaps that is why Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Church And The Temple Series

    Contributed by Darian Catron on Jul 25, 2015
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     | 8,198 views

    We are the Church and we are the Temple. The Church is not a building we come to. The Church is people, people called out of darkness. We do not come to a Temple to offer animal sacrifices. We come together as the Church to offer ourselves to God.

    SERMON TITLE- “The Temple and The Church” SERMON SERIES or OCCASION- Final Words DATE- July 26, 2015 LOCATION- Shelbyville Christian Church INTRODUCTION: Illustration/Story/Quote/Statistic- (Quoted from Barna Group “Americans divided on the importance of Church) What, if ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is It Well With Your Soul?

    Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jul 26, 2015
     | 11,853 views

    A word of encouragement after I faced a life threatening experience

    “IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL” INTRO: This past week on Thursday morning. I nearly died and I mean that! My defibrillator fired off knocking me unconscious to the floor and then fired again after I got up! I’ve had some heart issues & the Dr.'s implanted it a little over 5 yrs ago. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Kezazah, The Story Of A Dysfunctional Family's Grace

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 14, 2015
     | 7,067 views

    A must study: There is a jewish tradition called KEZAZAH, of disgrace --- But the Father runs ahead to bring the change of grace.

    KEZAZAH, THE STORY OF A DYSFUNTIONAL FAMILY'S GRACE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. SEEMS WE FALL INTO A MINDSET THAT WE ARE FOREVER DOOMED AND TRAPPED RIGHT WHERE WE ARE... A. I was listening to an old Preacher. He had been sick ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Christ: Lord Of Creation. Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 30, 2014
     | 7,279 views

    Colossians is perhaps the most Christ-centered book in the Bible.

    #1~ Col.1:1-8 Colossians Intro. 11-24-13 Key Verses in Colossians is 2:9-10 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. 10And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    See The Goodness Of The Law

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 18, 2014
     | 4,448 views

    The Law proclaims the character of God. It provides the definite of life the way God designs it to be. It presents man's need of salvation.

    “I am going to implement some rules in ES. Everyone who attends the service must keep to these rules. Here are 10 rules you must abide by…” • What kind of feelings do you have when you hear that? Good feelings or bad? Positive ones or negative? • We don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fighting For Your Family - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Aug 26, 2014
     | 6,706 views

    Your Family is worth fighting for, so learn how to fight.

    Fighting for Your Family Part 2 Welcome Open: We started a brand new series last week called “Fighting for Your Family” WHO LIKES FREE STUFF? (GIVE AWAY FREE BOOKS) REVIEW FROM LAST WEEK: # 1 – THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Choosing A Wife

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 9, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,318 views

    How are we to handle decision making? Especially about important things like who to marry, or where to live, or what jobs to pursue? What comes first, Marriage or Love? How should we go about making those decisions?

    Opening illustration: My conversation with a pastor friend in our local community while meeting him over lunch last winter. [Biblically marriage comes first then love … our culture has switched it around …] Introduction: God could have just directly communicated to Abraham – ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Letter To The Loveless Church

    Contributed by Chris Beam on Oct 6, 2015
     | 7,511 views

    Jesus' letter to the church at Ephesus

    LETTER TO THE LOVELESS CHURCH Revelation 2:1-7 Ephesus was the most important seaport in all of Asia Minor; Ephesus was at the hub if the major highway network of Asia Minor; Ephesus was also a religious center. That has long since changed. Where once there was a great, thriving harbor, today ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Does Church Really Matter? Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
     | 7,465 views

    I realized the triumphal entry, the crucifixion and the resurrection will mean very little if anything at all until we answer this question.

    “Does Church really Matter? Acts 9:18-30” Today we begin looking for Easter and many will be preparing for egg hunts and the like. Sermons are preached today about the triumphal entry as Jesus made His way into Jerusalem. The crucifixion will be the topic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "It's Not About Me"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 22, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,434 views

    A sermon about going from a consumer mentality to a "not about me" mentality.

    Isaiah 61:1-4 “It’s Not About Me” There can be no doubt that we are living in a consumer culture. If we don’t like the service at a certain restaurant—we go to another one… …or if they change their menu we might move on. We don’t shop at a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Consistent Church Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 22, 2011
     | 9,677 views

    The church at Philadelphia is the church "I" would probably want to join. It is the church who received from the Lord, a word of observation, affirmation, and even commendation - but NO WORD of CONDEMNATION.

    The Consistent Church Revelation 3:7-13 * Of all the churches which Jesus wrote to in the Revelation, the sixth church is the most consistent in the fulfillment of ministry & mission. This is the church that I would have wanted to be a member of. It is this church that our Lord gives no word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church On Fire

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Oct 6, 2011
    based on 17 ratings
     | 32,037 views

    God told His people that they should never let the fire go out on the alter. As priests of God, we can never let the fire go out in our churches.

    CHURCH ON FIRE LEVITICUS 6:8-13 Intro. There was a church in a small town out in rural America. One night the church building caught fire and burned down. While the building was burning, many of the town folk were standing around and watching it burn. The pastor had been called and as he drove up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    United We Stand

    Contributed by Francis Balla on Aug 24, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,219 views

    This sermon highlights the need for the Church body to be united in "mind and purpose" in the midst of conflicting, and constantly changing ideologies and trends.

    SUNDAY, JULY 1, 2012 UNITED WE STAND Let me read one of Aesop’s Greek fables; In the forest, there lived four oxen. They were very good friends and always went together to graze in the fields. However, every time they went, a hungry lion tried to attack them. The lion longed for their meat. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Cook avatar

    How Can I Live In Hope? Series

    Contributed by David Cook on Sep 4, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,433 views

    Peter offers hurting Christians biblical encouragement on how they can live in hope every day. 1 - Recognize It's Basis, 2 - Rejoice in Response, and 3 - Recall God's Grace.

    Have you ever been in a situation that seemed hopeless? What did you do? Who did you turn to? It’s easy to lose hope in America today. Why? Raising godly families is not easy, Increasingly secular society, Societal institutions do not support Christian values, etc. Q: Christians can lose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist