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  • Jay Tigner avatar

    Surprised By Grace Series

    Contributed by Jay Tigner on May 8, 2016
     | 7,224 views

    When God calls us to repentance it is a manifestation of His grace in our lives.

    UNEXPECTED GOOD NEWS. Have you ever had something happen in your life that seemed really, really bad and unwanted at the moment but in hindsight that very thing you thought was really, really bad was exactly what you needed even though you did not want it at the time? More than that, because of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Find Joy In Our Relationships

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015
     | 6,472 views

    It’s impossible to live a lifestyle of unselfishness on your own. • Because its in our nature to be selfish – to look out for number one.

    How To Find Joy In Your Relationships Philippians 2:1-2:8 Here is a fact: God has made us to have relationships. • And those relationships come in two forms • First we can have a relationship with Him • And second we can have a relationship with other people. • Ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    God's Prescription For The U.s.a.

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Sep 30, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,256 views

    Our country needs to turn around and get back to God again!

    God’s Prescription for the USA September 11th – I remember where I was when the news came Leaders sang “God bless America”, everyone in church, a big turn toward God for America A month later it was all worn off People wanted to claim God’s promises Has God turned His back on us? Have we gone too ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Treat A Sinner

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,117 views

    A message dealing with our attitudes toward lost people, and how we should relate to them.

    HOW TO TREAT A SINNER Matthew 9:1-13 INTRO: From western movies we have learned about good and bad people. The bad people are cattle rustlers, horse thieves, etc. the good are innocent victims and shining heros. They look differently, walk differently, and act differently. The hero sings, hits ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Intentional Evangelism: Part 2

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Nov 27, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,410 views

    This is part 2 of a 2 part message on intentional evangelism.

    Intentional Evangelism John 4:27-42 I. He Got Results (v. 27-30, 39-42) A. Her life was radically changed (v. 28) B. She begin to aggressively share her new found belief (v. 29-30) C. People came to Jesus because she invited them, but they believed because of who He is. (v. 39-42) II. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shane Brooks avatar

    Four Must's Of Responsibility Series

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,670 views

    No One can do the minimum, and receive the maximum.

    1. Get the job done One thing Millionaires have in common... Hard Workers One was asked why he worked 14 hour days, “Americans can survive working 8 hours a day, anything over 8, is an investment in my future” No One can do the minimum, and receive the maximum Credit Cards: If you owe ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Warfare Of The Image Bearer Series

    Contributed by David Oaks on Sep 22, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,162 views

    Jesus promises us life but in the same breath says that life will be fought by a thief...

    Warfare of the Image Bearer #1 Heritage Church David Oaks (This is the beginning message to accompany the congregation wide reading of Waking the Dead, by John Eldredge. Many of the thoughts and ideas come from him.) Have you ever tried to put together a puzzle without looking at the picture of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pleasing God Instead Of Men Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 4, 2015
     | 8,434 views

    Leadership, Humility, Teachability, Courage

    FOLLOW THE LEADER – Pleasing God Instead of Men 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 (pg. 824) August 9, 2015 Introduction: Opposition can come in many forms...It can be an outright attack, violent and physical...and it can also come more subtly...through conversations that gather support from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Being Blameless

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,215 views

    Titus 1:6

    BEING BLAMELESS TITUS 1:6 This morning I would like begin my sermon by telling you somewhat of a tragic story. There was once this elderly women named Wilma. Now Wilma loved her pet dog very much. One day Wilma awoke to find her dog on the ground not moving and a little stiff. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Becoming A Praying Church

    Contributed by Sherry Burton on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 18,595 views

    I Thess 5:17 Pray without ceasing God wants us to become a praying church. And that is what we must do in order for our church to grow.

    BECOME A PRAYING CHURCH Open In Prayer I. Read: 1 Thess 5:17 “Pray without ceasing” A. God wants us to become a praying church. And that is what we must do in order for our church to grow. 1. As I have told you in the past, Paul is not telling us to pray 24hrs a day, 7 days a week, 365 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    There Is A Famine In The Land

    Contributed by James May on Apr 24, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,553 views

    There is a famine in the land of the true and holy righteousness of God our Father. It’s all because God has too many Prodigal Sons in the pigpen of sin.

    THERE IS A FAMINE IN THE LAND By Pastor Jim May Luke 15:11-24, "And he said, a certain man had two sons: And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. And not many days after the younger son gathered all ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    A Forgotten Word In The 21st Century

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 1, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,761 views

    The goal of this message is to show that A life of contentment is being committed to marginal living.

    A Forgotten Word in the 21st Century Philippians 4:10-13 There are a number of words that are not forgotten in our 21st Century culture: Success – “How to achieve and maintain success” is a popular subject. “Bull” and “Bear” are topics that are debated. Power, Popularity, Poverty, Rich, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Great Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 3, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,924 views

    The Great Shepherd: 1. Provides 2. Guides 3. Protects

    Journals is a new book which is coming out about the life of Kurt Cobain, who was the leader of “Nirvana,” a post-punk band with a series of crunching, screaming songs that defined grunge music. The book gives a glimpse of Cobain’s tortured life. He was obsessed with heaven and looked to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Peter Fisher avatar

    Rules For Holy Living - Part 2

    Contributed by Peter Fisher on Jan 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,642 views

    Exposition of the words in Colossians - Compassion, Kindness, Meekness, Humility, Patience, Forgiveness, Love

    Rules for Holy living – part 2 Reminders of part 1 Margaret spoke to us last week and covered the first part of Paul's instructions to the Colossians. In case you weren't here or like me your memory isn't that good lets look back and see what Paul was saying. Take a look back at verse 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Shattered Dreams Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jan 11, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,356 views

    God shatters dreams which leave us short of full joy even if fully satisfied.

    Scripture Introduction In literature, a tragedy ends with a negative or sad outcome, a comedy with a happy one. Macbeth is a tragedy; Much Ado About Nothing, a comedy. From a literary view, Ruth is a comedy – the characters pass through difficulty (even heartbreak) to end with joy and hope. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed