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  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Vital Signs

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,905 views

    As we look at qualities in the Thessalonian church and in the lives of Paul and his companions, we can see what it looks like when people are spiritually alive. I’d like to look at chapter 1 in this light. We can identify several vital signs that should b

    Vital Signs 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Intro: (Play Clip: Stethoscope Man: Christ Lives in You) This book of 1 Thessalonians is thought to be one of Paul’s first letters written to a young church he and his ministry partners had started earlier. He is writing to encourage the believers there ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Advent Week 3 - 2012 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 18, 2012
     | 5,934 views

    How critical is the truth of the virgin birth to the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Can it be cast aside and not impact all of the Holy Bible?

    Today is the third Sunday of Advent The whole reason for the Advent was to initiate the new covenant and to save the lost. Explain relationship and use of husband/divorce language in Bible Matthew 1:18-25 “18 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "First Love"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 9, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,012 views

    A sermon about returning to God after a time of drifting.

    Revelation 2:1-7 “First Love” In the late 1940s, there was an emerging evangelist who was preaching the Gospel to large crowds in major arenas, and many folks were coming to Christ at his crusades. But he abandoned his faith, resigned from the ministry and became a writer and news ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Making Healthy Harmony

    Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 30, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,479 views

    Qualities needed to get along with others, especially within our church families.

    MAKING HEALTY HARMONY 1 Peter 3:8-12 In a “Peanuts” cartoon, Lucy says to Snoopy: “There are times when you really bug me, but I must admit there are also times when I feel like giving you a big hug.” Snoopy replies: “That’s the way I am . . . huggable and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning God’s Idea Of Greatness Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 16, 2012
     | 9,011 views

    We as the Church, the called out body of believers, have been distratced from God definition of greatness. God has designed a broom for every believers hands. Your broom my be children’s ministry, homeless ministry, marriage, etc. God as a broom shappe

    Intro: There are many things that are fought for in the church today. The type of music that is used during the worship service, the way we use money, the length of time we have a worship service, the way we organize and we could go on. The one thing that usually isn’t fought over is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ascension Sunday - Mother's Day 2013

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 21, 2013
     | 8,656 views

    What great truths can we learn from the Ascension of Christ which can be applied to Mothers, Fathers and all adults who will mentor young people?

    This past Thursday was Ascension Day. Forty days after Resurrection Sunday Jesus ascended, in His resurrected physical body into heaven. Actually ascended; not symbolically, not as a metaphor, not imagined. And, today is Mother’s day so we have a conflict. The church calendar vs the secular ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Number One Killer In The Us Series

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 26, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,875 views

    Abortion The series of messages on End Times for Today will take the words from Revelation chapter by chapter and reveal the blessings that are promised within these pages.

    Introduction The messages that we have been addressing from the book of Revelation concerning “End Times Prophecy” I will be focusing on a current topic, yet still staying on the current. This is “Sanctity of Life Sunday” and in the light of the events in Washington D. C. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Throw In The Tree!

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 11, 2013
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,749 views

    Two remedies in the word of God for bitter things: The cross, and the word of God. When there is death in the pot, and the water of life is undrinkable God has a cure for you.

    Throw in the Tree! This is a simple Bible message with two main points: 1. Beware of Poisonous Stew, and 2. The remedy if you have consumed some poisonous stew, or bitter water. Two remedies in the word of God for bitter things: The cross, and the word of God. When there is death in the pot, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pleasure On Earth

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Feb 28, 2013
     | 3,978 views

    Isaac was a type of Christ. And through Christ, God restored the ability for man to dwell in the "very" presence of God. In Christ "all things become new!"

    Quotes: “Without God, we cannot. Without us, God will not" - St Augustine For however devoted you are to (God), you may be sure that he is immeasurably more devoted to you. -Meister Eckhart "Knowing where you are going takes the uncertainty out of getting there." - Ann Graham Lotz “A ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Be A Good Baptist Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 29, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,684 views

    John the Baptist is the exemplar of the Christian witness which always points away from self and towards Jesus. The Gospel is all about Him, not us.

    How to Be a Good Baptist John 1:19-51 Rev Mark Barber When I first preached this at Mt. Zion UMC, I put the sermon title “How to Be a Good Baptist” out on the sign in front of the church. You would not believe how many comments I received from people in the community, especially since the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ed Lu avatar

    Whom Do We Follow?

    Contributed by Ed Lu on Aug 15, 2013
     | 6,251 views

    Knowing who the Lord is and actively following Him.

    The 4 gospel books tell of the life of our Lord Jesus Christ. In essence, the life of our Lord Jesus Christ is the object lesson that teaches us about God. He is the Word who became Flesh. The Word is about Jesus and Jesus Himself is the Living Word. The Word that we read is more than just a study ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fig Tree Withered From Its Roots

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 14, 2013
     | 3,739 views

    To show that we need CHRIST, without CHRIST we are nothing.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you withered from your roots? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need CHRIST, without CHRIST we are nothing. John 15:5 (Amplified Bible) 15:5 I am the Vine; you are the branches. Whoever lives in Me and I in him bears much (abundant) fruit. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Be Real"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 26, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,541 views

    A sermon about authenticity.

    Luke 18:9-14 "Be Real" So, who are you, really? I'm not talking about the person who appears to have everything perfectly under control, or the persona who has been created, layer-by-layer, through the painful, embarrassing or shameful experiences of life... ...the protective shield we build ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Superglue #1

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Jul 2, 2008
     | 3,058 views

    Marriage relationship

    Superglue #1 What’s one of the greatest yet hardest things in the world? What’s one of the most joyful but sometimes most frustrating thing you’ll ever do? What can give you exhilaration one day and wear you out the next? Does anyone think they know what I’m talking about? [2] Marriage, yes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come Unity Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 4, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,892 views

    As we define what it means to "follow Jesus in holistic community," the focus will be on the importance of community to those who follow Jesus.

    Following Jesus in Holistic Community Come Unity 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 August 3, 2008 This is the third and final sermon in this mini-series on Following Jesus in Holistic Community. We’ve looked at that holistic means complete or total in that we as the people of God need to surrender our ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God