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  • Victor Yap avatar

    Holy, Holy, Holy Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,197 views

    God of Wonders, Pt. 4

    HOLY, HOLY, HOLY (ISAIAH 6) Are you old enough to remember the first Indiana Jones movie – The Raiders of the Lost Ark? Do you remember the final scene when Indiana Jones and friend were bound and the ark was seized by the Nazi raiders? However, the raiders made a wrong move and decided to open ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Out Of The Ashes Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,975 views

    Esther, Pt. 1

    OUT OF THE ASHES (ESTHER 1) I have little to no interest in crossword puzzles or any other kind of puzzles; it sure is a puzzle why people bother, but it is a sight to see crossword puzzle fans patiently working on the latest puzzle in their newspaper and to see how they cannot get enough of it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Genealogy Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Robert Warren on Mar 2, 2005
    based on 46 ratings
     | 45,786 views

    Though it might sound boring to preach on the genealogy of Jesus, this sermon received more favorable comments than any I’ve preached, it shows the lengths that God went through to save us through the genealogy of Jesus (and goes well with my prior sermon

    “The Genealogy of Jesus” Sermon Series on Matthew Matthew 1:1-17 Robert Warren Westmoreland Church of Christ February 26th, 2005 A genealogy is a list of a person’s ancestor, showing their family tree. To be honest, they are usually not very interesting. They list name after name of people that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Holy, Holy, Holy Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 19, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,467 views

    God of Wonders, Pt. 4

    HOLY, HOLY, HOLY (ISAIAH 6) Are you old enough to remember the first Indiana Jones movie – The Raiders of the Lost Ark? Do you remember the final scene when Indiana Jones and friend were bound and the ark was seized by the Nazi raiders? However, the raiders made a wrong move and decided to open ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When We Are Called To Those Who Are Ready

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,481 views

    Philip’s call to travel the road to Gaza doesn’t make human sense, but it reminds us to trust God when we have to go through the wilderness of life experiences.

    There is a theme in American Literature, U.S. movies, and Broadway musicals where protagonists from rural areas come to the big city and make it big. Even Clark Kent has to move from the farm to Metropolis before he makes the big time as the investigative reporter who doubles as Superman. And we ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Tunnel Vision

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Sep 20, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,838 views

    When we focus on Jesus, we see him as our Example, our Executor and our Eternity.

    Tunnel Vision Hebrews 3:1-14 Intro: How many basketball fans do we have here this morning? Do any of you know who the best free throw shooter in the world is? According to sports illustrated, the guys name is Tom Amberly and he set the record back in 1994. Tom was a foot doctor. In 1994 this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ark Of The Covenant And Samuel Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 14, 2024
     | 1,405 views

    God’s presence comes from doing God’s work and staying away from sin – God’s blessing comes from doing our God given jobs well and maintaining a pure heart before God – failing to do our God given jobs and living in sin leads to the departure of God’s presence.

    Topic: Never Seen Before in 2024 Thesis: We are looking to see things we have never seen before in 2024. Summary of last week’s message: • Samuel responds to the call of God while Eli never bothered to get out of bed. • Samuel obeyed God! • Samuel becomes God’s Prophet and Eli experiences a fall ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of God's Love

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 24, 2019
     | 11,260 views

    As we continue to look at Ephesians, we look at the power of God's love.

    The Power of Love Ephesians 3:14-21 October 29, 2019 I think most people like super-heroes. Partly because they defeat the forces of evil, but I think there’s a deeper reason why we like super-heroes. I’m not sure if I’ve ever had one particular super-hero who I really like or if I could, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Success Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 9, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,235 views

    By faith, abound in triumph, abide in trials, and be approved in time.

    In Actions Speak Louder Than Words, Herb Miller writes: Two Kentucky farmers who owned racing stables had developed a keen rivalry. One spring each of them entered a horse in a local steeplechase. Thinking that a professional rider might help him outdo his friend, one of the farmers engaged a crack ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Is It A Sin To Doubt?

    Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 63 ratings
     | 9,773 views

    Lessons on faith and doubt, looking through the life of Thomas

    Is It a Sin to Doubt? by Randy Croft One of the hardest decisions Krista and I made before Jacob was born was not which hospital to have the birth. Not which doctor would deliver our little guy. Not which pediatrician we would see, even though we went back and forth on that call. The hardest ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Shoot Low Boys, They're Riding Shetland Ponies

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 5, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,810 views

    This is a message of encouragement that highlights all the "lesser" lights that play a worthy part in any church.

    Acts 17:32-34 KJV And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and others said, We will hear thee again of this matter. [33] So Paul departed from among them. [34] Howbeit certain men clave unto him, and believed: among the which was Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The High Cost Of Freedom

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on May 25, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,369 views

    Not one of us..has ever done anything to deserve Gods Extravagant Love towards us! But thank The Lord He Lavishly Pours It Out On Us!

    The High Cost Of Freedom Tomorrow is “Memorial Day”. For most people it is just some much needed time off from the busy work schedule, It is a day, that the true meaning of, is mostly overlooked and sometimes forgotten. It’s the day once a year we set aside, to remember those ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Sacrifice

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 8, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 348 views

    Recognizing people who have given their lives for others on Memorial Day weekend

    The Sacrifice May 25, 2025- Memorial Day (E-Service, plumbing issue) Scripture- John 15:12-14 Introduction: A Day to Remember and Reflect This weekend we are celebrating Memorial Day. This is a time of remembrance and gratitude. It’s a time when we look to the sacrifice of the brave men and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Hindrances To Our Faith.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 5, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,859 views

    Everyday is determined by two driving forces: Flesh. Spirit.

    Hindrances to our Faith. Hebrews 12:1-2 What’s the first thing you think about when you wake up? -Coffee? -Time? -Your spouse? -Your Children? -Job? -What do you think about? Everyday is determined by two driving forces: Flesh. Spirit. What's the default setting and the natural ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Showdown In The Sanctuary

    Contributed by Charles Trout on May 25, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,789 views

    A young boys affection for Western Pictures turns into an illustration of the showdown between David and Goliath. Our Churches are following the scripts of the old serial western films and the characters are identified!

    My Father grew up in the early Fifties and like most youngsters Saturday afternoons found him at the theater for the matinee which usually consisted of the great westerns of the time. These westerns have been a part my growing up as well. My Father’s terminology for a good western movie is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist