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  • Perry Greene avatar

    Sometimes I Get Carried Away Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 29, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,382 views

    God has initiated the salvation of man. Like a shepherd searching for his lost sheep, so God has sought us in the form of the Good Shepherd, Jesus.

    1. Survivor Eva Hart remembers the night, April 15, 1912, on which the Titanic plunged 12,000 feet to the Atlantic floor, some two hours and forty minutes after an iceberg tore a 300-foot gash in the starboard side: "I saw all the horror of its sinking, and I heard, even more dreadful, the cries ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Family Man

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 24, 2014
     | 4,246 views

    A sermon on the last two qualifications for being a deacon, church leader (Material adapted from Alexander Strauch's book, The New Testament Deacon)

    HoHum: Gene Getz was leading some Bible studies on the qualifications of church leaders. Two men were there who were new Christians and had little knowledge of the Bible. After a few sessions these two men said, “You know this is the first time we’ve heard this list of qualifications ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Reconnect: He Calls Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 10, 2023
     | 1,515 views

    The reason we all need encouragement to reconnect with God is the disconnect of sin.

    RECONNECT WITH GOD: He Calls Hosea 11:1-11 Introduction The reason we all need encouragement to reconnect with God is the disconnect of sin. We do not see sin the way God does. Our attitudes toward sin: -Some Deny it - there is nothing wrong. -Some mock it - make fun of it, as if it were a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The God Moment Of Holy Attraction Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,929 views

    THIS MESSAE IS ABOUT THOSE SPECIAL MOMENTS IN OUR LIVES WHICH WE RECOGNIZE ARE FROM GOD AND DRAW US APART FROM THE CONCERNS OF THE WORLD AND CLOSER TO HIM

    THE GOD MOMENT OF HOLY ATTRACTION LUKE 15:11-32 INTRODUCTION: I’VE BEEN TRYING OVER THE PAST FEW WEEKS TO INTRODUCE YOU TO AN UNDERSTANDING OF SOME OF THE MANY WAYS THAT GOD HAS BEEN RADICALLY EFFECTING YOUR LIVES. THEY ARE CALLED GOD MOMENTS. THESE ARE MOMENTS WHEN GOD INTERVENES IN YOUR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hold Fast

    Contributed by Gary Holt on Oct 8, 2022
     | 1,993 views

    This is a warning to hold on to your salvation, to value it and to not turn away

    “Hold Fast” Hebrews 10:26-31 In the Spring of 1924: Jack Sundine was a four-year-old kid, standing in a line with his father inside the White House, waiting to meet President Calvin Coolidge. As they neared him: Jack noticed that he said something to each visitor as they shook hands. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Final Call

    Contributed by James May on Nov 7, 2010
    based on 37 ratings
     | 27,671 views

    God is making his final call to his people, "Repent and prepare to meet your God". Too many of God's people live in a false sense of security, believing in lying words. Let's make our salvation sure and fully commit to serving the Lord!

    God’s Final Call Sunday, November 07, 2010 – AM By Pastor James May Jeremiah was probably the most humble prophet of the Old Testament. His heart was broken because of the condition of Israel, and on more than one occasion he wept openly for his people. He was one of very few ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What A Difference Jesus Makes

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Feb 6, 2012
     | 5,336 views

    The truth is, man is a sinner, lost and undone, separated from God by a wide chasm of sin. He needs something done in his life that he will never be able to do for himself. He needs what Jesus and Jesus alone can do.

    Introduction Illustration: An illiterate couple had just been saved. They met with a group of believers who dressed alike. The men wore red shirts while engaged in a certain project, so the woman made one for her husband. He came home after the meeting, however, with a look of disappointment ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prepare For War

    Contributed by Brian Mann on Jan 4, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,239 views

    Brothers & Sisters there needs to be a battle cry going forth from all the churches in the world today. And it must originate in the hearts of the Pastors, and it must be sounded aloud from the pulpits across this land! We must prepare the battle station

    ~Prepare for War~ Mark 9:14-29 (New King James Version) 14 And when He came to the disciples, He saw a great multitude around them, and scribes disputing with them. 15 Immediately, when they saw Him, all the people were greatly amazed, and running to Him, greeted Him. 16 And He asked the scribes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Truth About Trouble

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 4, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,565 views

    This sermon from The Exchanged Life perspective attempts to assist the believer in coming to a point of trust in Christ as Savior, Lord and Life through suffering thus ultimately being set free from Self.

    All of us encounter trouble from time to time in our lives. Sometimes the trials and tribulations come as a test. Sometimes they come for the glory of God. And sometimes they come as a way of bringing us to the end of our Self, of depending on our abilities and of depending on our own resources ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prodigal Or Judgmental

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 20, 2022
     | 2,195 views

    Imagine someone who wasted his inheritance on wild living, went broke, was homeless, smelled like a pig and just wanted to come home? Purpose: Let’s look at the prodigal son. Plan: Let’s examine Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32.

    Hymns: You Raise Me Up (Joshua 5); Forgiven (Psalm 32); We Are Standing on Holy Ground (2 Corinthians 5); Father I Have Sinned (the Prodigal Son Song). Readings: Joshua 5:9-12; Psalm 32; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Prelude: Imagine someone who wasted his inheritance on wild living, went broke, was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Godly Motivation

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 94 ratings
     | 9,407 views

    Being motivated to serve the Lord with zeal usually involves 2 factors: A Picture of Who God is (what He is Like) and A Sense of God’s Purpose for Your Life.

    1. God’s way of doing things is not always the easiest or least stressful... 2. we need to be motivated, invigorated, roused... 3. It is a constant battle, but there is an old tried and true formula; 4. lots of people motivated to do just about anything...but in the Kingdom of God, why we do ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Fathers Love

    Contributed by John Harvey on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,276 views

    The love of God refelcted in teh Prodigal Son Parable.

    “A Fathers Love” June 17, 2007 Me: My father turned 80 this week. Whenever he introduces us, no matter how old we are he says, “This is my boy.” He gets so excited whenever we go and visit. That’s the way parents are. John and Charles Wesley’s mother was asked which child she loved the most. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Micah's Shepherd King Wk 3 Series

    Contributed by Terry Jones on Dec 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,016 views

    In this third week of Advent we continue to "Major on the Minors" as Pastor Terry looks at the Prophecy of Micah of the one who would come to deliver Israel from captivity and how that same One has come to deliver you and I.

    Again on this third week of Advent we are “majoring on the Minors” as we consider a prophetic word from the Book of Micah. The entire book that bears his name speaks of a redeemer who is unmatched in His compassion toward sinners and His desire to pardon. In one of the prophet’s visions he sees ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    More Than Mere Words Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 26, 2019
     | 2,556 views

    Repentance is a difficult part on our road to salvation in Jesus. It is action, not merely words.

    1. Preparation for disaster – nuclear bomb drills in elementary school; GTMO evacuation drills; tornado drills; a. When sin is in our lives disaster is coming. It may be now and it could certainly be forever. b. We don’t always avoid disasters of sin, but we can get back on track through ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Go! And Love Without Limits Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 10, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 803 views

    Love is the defining characteristic of a follower of Christ. But what does biblical love truly look like? How do we love in a way that reflects Christ’s love?

    Go! And Love Without Limits Introduction: Love is the defining characteristic of a follower of Christ. Jesus said in John 13:35 (NLT), “Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” But what does biblical love truly look like? How do we love in a way that reflects ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal