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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Please Restore Us! Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 15, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,537 views

    God’s people are vulnerable, and sometimes they foolishly become sidetracked. The Psalmist seeks to plead his case by bringing up God’s special relationship to his people.

    Please Restore Us! (Psalm 80) 1. When our kids were at home, we had a plastic swimming pool in the back yard. 2. One day, we went to the park and caught crayfish. We made the pool into a crayfish haven. 3. A couple of days later, we heard a noise from our kitchen window. We looked and off ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Miracle & Mystery Of Christmas

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014
     | 3,577 views

    A LOOK AT THE MIRACLES OF GOD BECOMING A MAN AND WHAT WE CAN PONDER BUT NEVER COMPREHEND

    The Miracle & Mystery of Christmas — Isaiah 9:2-7 • The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined. • Thou hast multiplied the nation, and not increased the joy: they joy before thee ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Affliction Of Affluence Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014
     | 5,206 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Affliction of Affluence

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Affliction of Affluence Luke 12:1-12 Covetousness and greed can manifest itself in seemingly harmless acts as when children fight over their toys to the death of Wal-Mart employee last year on the day after Thanksgiving when an out-of-control crowd of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Affliction Of Affluence

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014
     | 2,918 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Affliction of Affluence

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Affliction of Affluence Luke 12:13-21 Covetousness and greed can manifest itself in seemingly harmless acts as when children fight over their toys to the death of Wal-Mart employee last year on the day after Thanksgiving when an out-of-control crowd of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No One Will Ever Forget Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 17, 2014
     | 6,407 views

    Mary anoints Jesus' feet

    Lent - No One will ever forget Proustian Memory - The power of smell to trigger memory - Burning leaves - fresh mowed grass - the Fair French fries - elephant ears - sausage & onions Jerusalem during any festival was filled with smells. Venders selling food, animals for sacrifice, crowds. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Live Life!

    Contributed by Elizabeth Smith on Jun 10, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,195 views

    7 E's on how to live life

    INTRODUCTION “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” – John 3:16-17 Jesus Christ did ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Works Behind Ordinary Events To Fulfill His Purposes Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jun 26, 2014
     | 4,348 views

    The Incarnation Tells Us: God Works Behind Ordinary Events to fulfill his Purposes

    The Incarnation Tells Us: God Works Behind Ordinary Events to fulfill his Purposes Luke 2:1-7 We are in the second week of a four week series on the “What the incarnation tells us.” Last week we saw that the incarnation tells us that God is on a mission: God is radically committed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Children And Employees Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 23, 2017
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     | 6,329 views

    The principles that make a good employee or good offspring are the same. Be sincere, and work like God is your boss.

    Colossians 3:20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord . . . 22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to curry their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord. 23 Whatever you do, work at ...read more

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    Adjusting To Transition Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Nov 24, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,162 views

    There are two parables in these four verses that teach us a lot about transition.

    Luke 5:36-39 INTRODUCTION There are two parables in these four verses that teach us many things about transition. • Old & New Garments • Putting New Wine into Old Wineskins I. LIFE IS FULL OF TRANSITION A. We can’t live life without transitions 1. Physically our life changes… 2. Psychologically ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Turning The Ordinary Into Extra-Ordinary Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Nov 27, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,559 views

    This is the beginning of a series on the Miracles of Jesus. In this sermon we look at how Jesus can take something as plain as water and turn it into something much greater. In this same way He can take us and turn us into more than we ever imagined.

    In our scripture today we find Jesus and his disciples along with His mother Mary at a wedding. More than likely everybody who was anybody in the town was there. Now weddings were a little different then than they are now, this wedding would have lasted all week and the host would have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Leavin' Town- But Not On A Jet Plane! Series

    Contributed by David Wilson on Apr 28, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,467 views

    Once again, God give Ezekiel a dramatic presentation in order to communicate the fate of King Zedekiah and the nobles in Jerusalem. Ezekiel obeys and THEN is given the meaning of his visual aids.

    VERSES 1-2: How to ruin your Spiritual Vision God begins this prophetic cycle with a reminder that the people Ezekiel is ministering to are rebellious. Further, their lack of response to Ezekiel’s message is based on their spiritual insensitivity which was brought on by their rebellion. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Sane Perspective Upon Discipline And Compassion Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 27, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,605 views

    Walking with God means we must be willing to mix discipline with compassion in the right ratios and in the right situations. There is a time to be firm and buckle down and a time to open your heart.

    A Sane Perspective Upon Discipline and Compassion (Proverbs 19:14-15, 17-18) 1. Discipline and compassion are connected. For example, if teachers do not keep a class under control, students cannot learn and that affects their futures. 2. A school teacher injured his back and had to wear a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    About Salvation Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 4, 2016
     | 3,768 views

    A sermon concerning what we believe about salvation.

    Series -- "Does It Matter What You Believe?" Luke 1:1 Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us, KJV "About Salvation" Ephesians 2:8-9 Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Exposing The Heart Of The Father Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Aug 11, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,650 views

    This sermon takes a look at the story of the prodigal son from the eyes of the father. Later it reminds us of the heart of our Heavenly Father as He receives and forgives those who return home to Him. It's part of the Conversational Evangelism Series.

    Luke 15:11-32 INTRODUCTION ¥ The Pharisee’s were finding fault with Jesus because He received and ate with sinners. - "This man receives sinners and eats with them." - Lk 15:2 ¥ Jesus responded with three parables: His response? 1. "The Lost Sheep" - Lk 15:3-7 2. "The Lost Coin" - Lk ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Well Done!

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 14, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,416 views

    What does God expect us to do with what Heaven has given us? Do we take risks using our gifts or hide them for safekeeping? Why hasn’t God given to us all equally?

    Prelude What does God expect us to do with what Heaven has given us? Do we take risks using our gifts or hide them for safekeeping? Why hasn’t God given to us all equally? Purpose: Let’s see what God expects us to do with our gifts. Plan: Let’s look at the Parable of the Talents in Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist