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  • Thomas Swope avatar

    The One I Loved Is Gone Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 28, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,748 views

    A study of chapter 19 verses 1 through 14

    Ezekiel 19: 1 – 14 The one I loved is gone 1 “Moreover take up a lamentation for the princes of Israel, 2 and say: ‘ What is your mother? A lioness: She lay down among the lions; among the young lions she nourished her cubs. 3 She brought up one of her cubs, and he became a young lion; He ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Mist That Made A Difference Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 17, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,723 views

    Our temporary lives can make a lasting difference if we will surrender our plans to God.

    The Mist that Made a Difference James 4:13-17 13 Now listen, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money." 14 Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    All For The Love Of Jesus

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 14, 2010
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     | 7,052 views

    This message investigates the act of Mary's washing of Jesus' feet to show what an awesome act of worship it was, and the significance of it.

    All For The Love Of Jesus By Rev. Donnie L. Martin Text: John 12:1-9 I. AN ACT OF SACRIFICE A. Mary Expended Great Cost. B. Mary Experienced Grievous Criticism. II. AN ACT OF SUBMISSIVENESS A. Mary Demonstrated Great Humility. B. Mary Deemed Jesus Worthy Of Great Honor. III. AN ACT OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Filled With The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,280 views

    The filling of the Spirit yields a disciplined spiritual life.

    True Spirituality Series Filled with the Spirit Ephesians 5:15-21 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO It hasn’t happened in a while, but I’ve done it before. I’ve ran out of gas. Years ago, I can remember more than once coasting into a gas station just ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Might Have Been

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 20, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,099 views

    Look at famous failures (like Mike Tyson and Michael Vick) and Judas to see how we can avoid failure in our life.

    WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN Luke 22:1-6, Mark 14: 17-21 He was a big man on campus, a quarterback with the speed of a gazelle, his moves left would-be tacklers holding a handful of air, an arm like a rocket launcher, and the looks of a model. He had it all… but then he went to the dogs. He found he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Luke 16:1-13 Can God Trust Us As His Stewards?

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 8, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 24,855 views

    Jesus has been in the home of one of the chief Pharisees since chapter 14:1, He has given several parables, many of the Pharisees were guilty of many of theses truths that are revealed, this paralbe is about a rich mans manager,"steward" he

    LUKE 16:1-13 CAN GOD TRUST US AS HIS STEWARDS? 4-9-11 Let me say 1st of all what a Stewart is, a steward is a person who has charge of another man’s goods. Abraham had a steward who had charge of all his possessions. It was Abraham’s steward, possible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Barry Edmondson avatar

    The Fingerprints Of God Series

    Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Feb 5, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,998 views

    The Scripture teaches that God loves you. If you have Christ in your life, you have become a child of God. He wants to protect you and provide for you in every way.

    Charlie Brown built a beautiful sandcastle. He worked on it for hours. Finally, he stood back and admired his masterpiece. Just as he is admiring his work of art, a rebellious 8 year old boy runs across the sandcastle, destroying it. And with extreme frustration, Charlie Brown says to himself, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Inside Out: Worry Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jan 28, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,140 views

    Fear is a healthy emotion. Fear can protect us…often from ourselves, but an unguarded fear only causes us anxiety, or worry. Worry is incredibly unhealthy. This message focuses on overcoming worry.

    Fear is one of the characters personified in the mind of Riley Anderson in the film Inside Out. Fear is portrayed as a tall, lanky, lavender skinned character with a long nose and a penchant for wearing magenta bow ties and purple slacks. He is at one and the same time, fearful, nervous, timid, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    God’s Part And My Part – In Changing Me Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 30, 2016
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,712 views

    This sermon looks at Basic Equipment For Spiritual Growth 1. I Need A Good BIBLE 2. I Need A Good TRAINER 3. I Need Exercise SPACE

    God’s Part and My Part – In Changing Me Most of you know the story of how I became the pastor here. It was not because of my theological education. It was not because of my denominational affiliation. It was not because I knew someone – who knew someone – who knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Serving Jesus Toegether Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 17, 2012
     | 5,922 views

    When we grow together we will service together

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • John MacArthur Jr. shares the following story. • After World War II, a group of German students volunteered to help rebuild an English cathedral that had been severely damaged by German bombs. As work progressed, they became concerned about a large statue ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Armed & Dangerous

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 16, 2016
     | 17,600 views

    God has given Christians four principle weapons, these weapons make us dangerous to the devil, and it's urgent that we begin using our weapons.

    ARMED & DANGEROUS 2 Cor. 10:4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: DIVORCE BECAUSE 2-STORY HOUSE 1. Vicky asked for a divorce and appeared before the judge. The judge asked, "So tell me in your own words, Mrs. Franks, why are you seeking a divorce?" 2. "I'm seeking a divorce, your Honor, because I feel I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Wise Men

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 28, 2006
    based on 106 ratings
     | 36,375 views

    The story of the Wise Men is a story of mystery, for it presents questions that we cannot answer.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER THE WISE MEN TEXT: Matthew 2:1-12 The story of the Wise Men is a story of mystery, for it presents questions that we cannot answer. "Where did they come from?" We don’t know. "How many were there?" We really ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Turner avatar

    We Are Farmers

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jan 15, 2015
     | 11,258 views

    Looking at the four types of spiritual hearts and our role as farmers in sowing God's word.

    A New York City businessman moved to the country and bought a piece of land. He went to the local feed and livestock store and talked to the proprietor about how he was going to take up chicken farming. He then asked to buy 100 chicks. "That’s a lot of chicks," commented the proprietor. "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    Pressure Cooker Living

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 28, 2014
     | 6,659 views

    How do you handle the pressures of life? How can we make sure the pressure cooker of life doesn't cause us to explode?

    “Faith That Works: Pressure Cooker Living” James 1:1-12 Pressure cookers are wonderful. They are manufactured to help bring food to a proper tenderness and fitness. It’s an amazing process in which the pressure inside the cooker is intense – so much so that if the cook is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Parable Of The Talents: Well Done Good And Faithful Servant! Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 17, 2022
     | 4,368 views

    Our Parable today occurs in the book of Matthew in the 25th chapter, just before our parable from last week, the parable of the sheep and the goats.

    "Time is the inexplicable raw material of everything. With it, all is possible; without it, nothing. The supply of time is truly a daily miracle, an affair genuinely astonishing when one examines it. You wake up in the morning, and lo! your purse is magically filled with twenty-four hours of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army