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  • Justin Ford avatar

    Living Stones: Purpose Series

    Contributed by Justin Ford on Nov 28, 2012
     | 9,167 views

    2nd in a Capital Fundraising Campaign Series

    “LIVING STONES” (3) PURPOSE ACTS 10:36 & ECCL. 1 We’re in week 3 of our 7 week series “Living Stones” where we as a church have been given the God-sized task, after nearly 100 years, (pic of Phase 1) of building a new facility and a new campus that will allow us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Who You Are

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 29, 2018
     | 5,708 views

    It's easy to develop a poor image of yourself. I'll be highlighting some statements we make if we have a negative view of ourselves. If you identify with any of them you will see the reasons why you can replace the negative self-image with a positive one.

    LOVE WHO YOU ARE It's easy to develop a poor image of yourself. Today I'll be highlighting some statements one might make if they have a negative view of themselves. If you identify with any of them you will see the reasons why you can replace the negative self-image with a more positive one. 1) ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    That One Sermon About Compassion Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 7, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,671 views

    Compassion is sympathy and empathy for distress or suffering and the action to help.

    THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID THAT ONE SERMON ABOUT COMPASSION 1 Samuel 30:18-31 #kingdavid STORY PART 1 Once upon a time, there was a woman whose job it was to carry rocks from the rock pile outside of her village all the way into her hometown. She had a large basket on her back that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lives Made Over

    Contributed by Jerry Dunn on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 139 ratings
     | 11,311 views

    No one is beyond starting over again.

    LIVES MADE OVER Jeremiah 18:1-5 A product with which most of us have grown up is Ivory soap. Besides being 99.44% pure, it has two uncommon qualities among soap. (1) It floats, and (2) it is the oldest of the best-sellers. But, it hasn’t always been that way! Years ago Ivory soap was just another ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Two Men, Two Ways, Two Destinies"

    Contributed by Rick Bartosik on Jan 26, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 17,190 views

    Ultimate success in life is found in getting the roots of our lives deep into the truth of God’s Word and letting it shape our thinking and transform our lives.

    “Two Men, Two Ways, Two Destinies” Psalm 1 Dr. Rick Bartosik, Senior Pastor Mililani Community Church January 23, 2004 Today we are beginning a new series of Sunday morning messages on the Psalms. One of the early church fathers, St. Basil, wrote that "they are like a general hospital for souls ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ezekiel: My Everything Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 19,938 views

    How Ezekiel reveals that Jesus is my everything

    EZEKIEL 161-14 MY EVERYTHING In the TV programme Ally McBeal Barry White sings that wonderful song about someone being his first, his last, his everything. John, in the series, usually dances along quite oblivious to the world around him. This morning I want to share with you from Ezekiel ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Talents, Money And Judgment

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,992 views

    Let’s examine three key points to this parable about talents, money and the judgment. 1- God entrusts His property V. 14 2- God requires accountability V. 19 3- God punishes the wicked Vs. 28-30

    INTRO.- Talents, money and judgment. Do these sound bad? In the light of this scripture they sound somewhat bad. ILL.- A young Bible college student was witnessing in Atlanta, GA. As he approached one house an elderly gentleman was sitting in his chair on the front porch. He asked, “Are you a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Redemption, Adoption And Inspiration, Or Slavery! Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 14, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 9,141 views

    There are two tempting traps that return us to slavery. One is clearly sinful, the other looks and smells religious, but actually is bondage. Paul asks, "Who’s your Mother?" It makes all the difference!

    It was April 17, 1957 at 12:05 a.m. in a hospital in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. A baby boy was born to Charles and Betty Nance. He was their first born son. Three years earlier they had a daughter, and five and seven years later they would have two more boys. This is my family. You know, I had no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Wrong Ending With A New Beginning

    Contributed by Rick Mays on Dec 27, 2008
    based on 32 ratings
     | 12,262 views

    More people plan how to end a year than begin one. Here are 4 things that will help make the New Year a fulfilling one.

    A WRONG ENDING WITH A RIGHT BEGINNING Philippians 3 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ As hard as it is to believe, 2008 will be over in a few days and we will embark on a journey into a brand new year. It is a tradition in our land to put together new year resolutions. Maybe some of you here have already begun ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How Great Leaders Serve Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Oct 7, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,497 views

    God exalts leaders who humbly serve others.

    Scripture Introduction As we have seen often in this book, in John 13 Jesus again acts out a parable to teach his disciples, and with them, us. Michael Card sings, The Basin and the Towel, to capture the text in music and poetry: In an upstairs room, a parable is just about to come ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    The (Real) Good Shepard Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,899 views

    Obey. Listen to His voice. Go where He sends, do what He says, accept what He gives and trust where He is taking. Even when the road is difficult. Because I know that with the Lord as my Shepherd, my good shepherd, the “Real” Good Shepherd

    The (Real) Good Shepherd Zech 11 October 26, 2008 Intro: I want to rewind a little bit in our study of Zechariah, before diving in to chapter 11. In our previous discussion, we’ve talked about how the exiles were returning from slavery and beginning the process of rebuilding their nation – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A More Excellent Way Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 22, 2011
     | 5,539 views

    A look at the more excellent way of love - using the gifts for their intended purpose in their intended context.

    A More Excellent Way 1 Corinthians 13 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI March 8, 2009 Series: The Church in Crisis I remember a sermon – years ago, in fact I think I may have preached it during my time here as an intern – where my opening illustration was the difference between the way my ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Going Deeper - Helping With Depression Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 15, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,889 views

    This is an evening companion piece with the sermon on Depression -

    Depression - God is Not Silent When People Suffer Depression is Terrifying. It has been called "Dead, but walking". Most people see their world as: +Dark +Heavy +Painful +Numb +Directionless +Desperate Who it affects: As many as 20 - 25 % of the population. At a minimum in the USA ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    Please Pass The Salt

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 19, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 26,948 views

    Jesus takes a simple image – no ambiguity - no hidden meanings - nothing out of the ordinary -- just common, everyday salt. Like the parables, Jesus uses a simple, concrete object to teach the people a profound lesson about the Kingdom of Heaven.

    TITLE: PLEASE, PASS THE SALT SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 5:13 Michelle and I enjoy entertaining by preparing meals for our friends and guests. The oven is usually going or the smoker is fired up in the backyard. On Saturday mornings I enjoy cooking breakfast for the family and oftentimes have a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building Hedges Of Spiritual Protection

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 28, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 22,152 views

    Hedges in biblical times were special barriers/fences placed around grape vineyards.They served many purposes (Keep out insects, bugs, rodents, birds, or thieves from coming in and stealing the harvest).Spiritually, a hedge is God’s wall of protection pro

    Building Hedges of Spiritual Protection A Hedges in biblical times were special barriers/fences placed around grape vineyards. 1 They served many purposes (Keep out insects, bugs, rodents, birds, or thieves from coming in and stealing the harvest). a Ezekiel 13.5 “ You have not gone up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist