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  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    Slaves In Egypt Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 16, 2013
     | 6,418 views

    Well whose to judge, to slander those lost in sin, those who don't know the Father. How do we treat the alien and the widow? Slapping them up the side of the head will not win souls for the kingdom of God.

    The paradox that we are looking at this week of our OWSOMS Self Denial appeal that we are looking at is this ‘The Paradox of Belonging’. In the passage from Deuteronomy 24:17 through to verse 22 we get this command “Do not deprive the alien or the Fatherless of justice, or take ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Wild Preaching Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 18, 2013
    based on 53 ratings
     | 64,515 views

    At Pentecost, God engaged in a pyrotechnic display that shook the audience, and set up a wild sermon by Peter that offered a wild and unheard of invitation. What made this sermon so powerful, and why does it's message still shake the world?

    Open http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JceziOFRwQ (First 59 seconds… fade out sound) What you’ve just seen is a pyrotechnic display at a Paul McCartney concert. It’s become almost common place for big name performers to have displays like this in their shows. Can you imagine what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Do Choosy Christians Choose Sam?

    Contributed by Ray Geide on May 16, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,892 views

    There is a strange phenomenon among choosy Christians. They choose Sam. In other words, Christians prefer to read, learn, quote, talk about, listen to, follow, and promote things written by and thought up by humans rather than Jesus.

    Why do Choosy Christians Choose Sam? There is a strange phenomenon among choosy Christians. They choose Sam. (I am using Sam as a fictitious name for an author or speaker who is human and not Jesus Christ.) In other words, Christians prefer to read, learn, quote, talk about, listen to, follow, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Get The Most Out Of Your Leaders, Pt. 2

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 29, 2013
     | 2,755 views

    When these things are working together in the church family, great things will happen! Leaders will love to lead because they love seeing what God does through His people! It is time for the people of God, step up and be the church with a mission!

    How to Get the Most out of Your Leaders, Pt. 2 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22 16 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 19 Do not put out the Spirit's fire; 20 do not treat prophecies with contempt. 21 Test ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Billy Don't Need God Anymore!

    Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Jun 9, 2013
     | 3,750 views

    Here we are in the United States of America. In contrast to other people living in the poorer countries of the world; we are pretty comfortable. For this gift, have you daily given "Thanks to God"? If you are not comfortable, have you given that up to The

    Here we are in the United States of America. In contrast to other people living in the poorer countries of the world; we are pretty comfortable. For this gift, have you daily given "Thanks to God"? If you are not comfortable, have you given that up to The Lord? In God there is life everlasting. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Lust And Envy Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,561 views

    We are taught to cover up. We use Tide Sticks, plastic surgery, and White-Out. However, God always seems to call our dirt into the light! This revealing series challenges us to expose the filth in our lives.

    “Dirt” Part 2 – Lust & Envy I. Introduction How did your homework go? I have heard some say that it was painful. Just shows us that the dirt is there and that it doesn’t want to go away easily. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons predicts: • 17% of Americans will have had cosmetic surgery ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Gluttony, Sloth, And Anger Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,173 views

    We are taught to cover up. We use Tide Sticks, plastic surgery, and White-Out. However, God always seems to call our dirt into the light! This revealing series challenges us to expose the filth in our lives.

    “Dirt” Part 3 – Gluttony, Sloth, and Anger I. Introduction How did your homework go? Did you count your blessings? Did you build safeguards for lust? We have been discussing the fact that we don’t like to have our dirt exposed. Now, I must admit that we don’t mind everyone else’s dirt ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pride And Greed Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,970 views

    We are taught to cover up. We use Tide Sticks, plastic surgery, and White-Out. However, God always seems to call our dirt into the light! This revealing series challenges us to expose the filth in our lives.

    “Dirt” Part 1 – Pride and Greed I. Introduction We are taught to hide dirt. It begins innocently enough. Haven’t you pushed stuff in the closet or under the bed when guests are coming over? Haven’t you dusted around the vase rather than move it? Have you ever only ironed the front of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christmas Surprises

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 6, 2016
     | 9,415 views

    Christmas is meant to be a time of surprises, that's why we wrap up gifts! The first Christmas was definitely a big surprise: Jesus' parents,how He was born,who was notified, how He saved, and that He's coming back!

    CHRISTMAS SURPRISES Luke 1:26-37 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A Jewish lady named Mrs. Rosenberg many years ago was stranded late one night at a fashionable resort - one that did not admit Jews. The desk clerk looked down at his book and said, "Sorry, no rooms. The hotel is full." 2. The Jewish lady ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "I Know That My Redeemer Lives…”

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 1, 2020
     | 8,394 views

    During his terrible trials, Job became conscious, by way of revelation, that he had always had a heavenly friend in heaven who would stand up for him, and be his Advocate and Intercessor. It was the Preincarnate Jesus, his Redeemer!

    “I KNOW THAT MY REDEEMER LIVES…” Job 19:25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Humor about Pastors 1. RENEGADE SONG LEADER a. Having just preached a passionate sermon on the dangers gossip and tale-bearing, the pastor turned over the pulpit to the song leader for the closing hymn. b. The song ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When Satan Tries To Steal Your Joy

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Nov 25, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 73,189 views

    • Have you ever felt like you lost your joy? • Do you ever wake up and think… “I used to be happy.” • Could it be that satan has stolen your joy? • Let’s explore this today…

    Proverbs 10:28 NIV - The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish. INTRODUCTION • Have you ever felt like you lost your joy? • Do you ever wake up and think… “I used to be happy.” • Could it be that satan has stolen your joy? • Let’s explore this ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Understanding Temptation Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Oct 31, 2016
     | 7,736 views

    Why do we sin against God? Why do we mess up, make terrible choices, and then have to live with the consequences? Why do we get ourselves into bondage to sin and certain destructive patterns of behavior?

    Understanding Temptation Matthew 4 Introduction: 1. Why do we sin against God? Why do we mess up, make terrible choices, and then have to live with the consequences? Why do we get ourselves into bondage to sin and certain destructive patterns of behavior? • Have you ever done something ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Steve Wilson avatar

    It Dawned On Me

    Contributed by Steve Wilson on Mar 16, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,576 views

    Have you ever thought what it might have been like for the disciples to experience the death of the One they gave up everything to follow? Try to visualize one of those disciples coming to meet with us here on Resurrection Day.

    Introduction Read Luke 24:1-9 Easter! What a glorious day for Christians. It means everything to us. In fact we worship on the first day of the week, Sunday, every week because Jesus came out of the tomb on that day. I hope none of us takes for granted what Christ’s resurrection means. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    God, What's Your Name? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 23, 2021
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,366 views

    Moses didn't want to go to Egypt. But why would he bring up the issue of what God's name was, and what can God's answer to Moses mean to us?

    A woman was trying to cash her husband’s paycheck when she realized that her husband, Mark, hadn’t signed it. So, she sent her four-year-old Chelsea upstairs to ‘get Daddy’s name on the back of the check.’ Her daughter came back, handed it to her mother, and said, “I knew his name so I did it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unconditional Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Nov 17, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,132 views

    Thanksgiving Holiday: Habakkuk saw a nation headed for destruction. He saw the economy about to collapse. But when he looked up by faith, he saw God, and all his fears vanished. No matter what, he was thankful.

    In the spring of 1621, after having landed at Plymouth and survived the first hard winter, the Pilgrims weren’t doing very well. Many people died during the winter. Two Native Americans named Squanto and Samorset, helped the Pilgrims learn how to survive in the new land by showing them farming ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist