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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah Who Values The Child Within Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,311 views

    If we want to be a part of the Kingdom of God we need to develop childlike faith.

    A Messiah Who Values the Child Within Text: Matt. 18:1-14 Introduction 1. Illustration: The more we know of God, the more unreservedly we will trust him; the greater our progress in theology, the simpler and more childlike will be our faith (J. G. Machen). 2. No one loves and values children ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Faith And Family Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 26, 2011
    based on 79 ratings
     | 20,602 views

    If God condemned Israel for it’s lax attitude toward marriage, has God blessed America because of the Biblical attitude our nation has had for it’s first 150 years or so? This Sermon also focuses on many of the lies about marriage our nation has begun to

    OPEN: This is our last in our series: "What Made America Great." Over the past weeks we’ve dealt with the Christian Work Ethic, the Godly Freedom we enjoy, and the influence of the Church in shaping the thinking of our early founders. Today’s sermon focuses on the role Marriage has played in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Part 19: Follow The Lord! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 29, 2011
     | 9,825 views

    Follow the Lord, because He: 1. has a mission for you (vs. 1-4). 2. is the Master for all time (vs. 5). 3. is full of gracious mercy (vs. 6-7). 4. has the infinite power of miracles (vs. 8-10). 5. wants to manifest His glory through you (vs. 28-33).

    Moses on the Mountain with the Lord Part 19: Follow the Lord! Exodus 34:1-33 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Nov. 3, 2010 *Moses is certainly one of the greatest heroes of our faith, one of the greatest men of all time and one of the greatest leaders of all time. *But why was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    Maximum Satisfaction! God's ‘way To Go!' Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Aug 28, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,152 views

    Spirit-filled people live in the power of the Almighty and they are empowered people, though ordinary just like you and me. God and you can do amazing things!

    Maximum Satisfaction! God’s ‘way to go!’ Just about every little boy dreams about being a super-hero. So do grown men, but we don’t talk about it! In my conversations with people, I love to listen for dreams, for clues about a person’s passion. In the fresh years of our youth, we are full of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Gospel According To Isaiah

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 17, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,793 views

    Isaiah prophesied long ago that the Messiah, Jesus, was coming, and therefore, we must accept Him into our hearts today.

    The Gospel According to Isaiah Text: Isaiah 9:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: Praise God for Christmas. Praise Him for the incarnation, for the word made flesh. I will not sing of shepherds watching flocks on frosty nights, or angel choristers. I will not sing of a stable bare in Bethlehem, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Christmas And Good Samaritan !!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 11, 2012
     | 4,303 views

    To glean the whole range of lessons including that of CHRISTMAS from the good ole’ Good Samaritan parable!!!

    CHRISTMAS AND GOOD SAMARITAN!!! One of the outstanding aspects of the Saviour’s Ministry was his narration of parables. The word parable is a transliteration of the Greek word "parabole" (para-bow-LAY), and comes from two Greek words, "para" (translated "beside") and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Great Crowd Of Witnesses (London Olympics 2012)

    Contributed by Tim Power on Aug 1, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,112 views

    A sermon to encourage, to persevere, to understand a great crowd of witnesses goes before us and that we as Christians support each other in our faith race for life

    NBC July 2012 (London Olympic opening weekend) In front of a great cloud of witnesses 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Genealogy Of God Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 4, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,104 views

    The genealogy of Jesus Christ had interesting sets of names included. They may not be some that we would have personally preferred in our genealogy, yet God had them there through whom His Son would come. Through it we see the character of God -the faithf

    My wife was telling me during the sermons, she was distracted because one of the hairs was just sticking straight up. And I said, “Which one?” She said, “I think it was Joe!” I have started to name them because they are so precious. So I put Joe back in place, and it looked ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Most Unlikely Evangelist

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 2, 2013
     | 8,452 views

    If I were to ask you, “What kind of Christian does God use?”—I believe that it’s possible that every one here would have a different answer.We tend to believe that God only uses the “perfect person,” but we have discovered a wonderful truth in the Bible;

    October 28, 2012 A Most Unlikely Evangelist Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1–14 (The Living Bible) 1 The king of Syria had high admiration for Naaman, the commander-in-chief of his army, for he had led his troops to many glorious victories. So he was a great hero, but he was a leper. 2 Bands of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Truth, Justice, And Jesus' Way Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 7, 2013
    based on 84 ratings
     | 14,288 views

    Is Superman really an allegory of Jesus? Is the superhero's battle cry an echo of what Jesus came to do? Find out in the next exciting episode...

    OPEN: (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzvlRVLkCR0 The title of this old George Reeves Superman is “Superman On Earth” When playing, start fading about the 1:05 mark) (after the video was played, I assumed the “Superman” pose – with my hands on my hips) “So do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • suresh manoharan avatar

    It’s "All" There !!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Nov 6, 2012
     | 3,531 views

    Giving a new spin to most quoted parable of Jesus’ parables -THE GOOD SAMARITAN!!!

    IT IS “ALL” THERE !!! One of the outstanding aspects of the Saviour’s Ministry was his narration of parables. The word parable is a transliteration of the Greek word “parabole” (para-bow-LAY), and comes from two Greek words, “para” ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jeff Hamric avatar

    Genesis 6:1-8 -The Sons Of God, Giants, Ufo’s And Biblical Truth? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Hamric on Apr 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,268 views

    When studying the book of Genesis, many Christians and scholars quickly pass over this fascinating section of Scripture the speaks about the Nephilim. This is an attempt to deal with it in a historical and current context.

    THE SONS OF GOD, GIANTS, UFO’S AND BIBLICAL TRUTH? Gen. 6:1 through Gen. 6:9 (NLT) 1When the human population began to grow rapidly on the earth, 2the sons of God saw the beautiful women of the human race and took any they wanted as their wives. 3Then the LORD said, “My Spirit will not ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Bathsheba, A Mother To Model

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on May 2, 2013
    based on 85 ratings
     | 70,767 views

    Bathsheba is probably one of the least likely people you ever thought of as a good example for mothers, but it is time you heard the rest of her story.

    Bathsheba, a Mother to Model This Mother’s Day I have chosen someone very different to speak on. In fact, in my research I have not found anyone who has ever chosen to use Bathsheba as an example for Mother’s Day, for some reason we are able to grant David forgiveness and restoration, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ron Theis avatar

    The High Cost Of Living Low Series

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,492 views

    We have all experienced failure like Samson. But do you feel your hair starting to grow back???

    The High Cost of Living Low Some are born to privilege, w/ many advantages, and can't seem to succeed, and then others are the opposite, born to nothing, and rise above it all to great success. Samson was an example of the former. He was born at a special time in Israel's history. 7 times this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Good Samaritan Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,416 views

    This message focuses on the story of the "Good Samaritan" as an example of what it means to take a detour in order to minister to another. Using Luke 10:25-37 as the text.

    Faith in Action series, #1 The Good Samaritan What does it cost to Love your Neighbor? Luke 10:25-37 CHCC: May 2, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Today we begin a new series called “Faith in Action --- Don’t just go to church- be the church!” For the next 4 weeks, both in services and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ