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  • Dean Rhine avatar

    Passing The Test Series

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012
     | 6,450 views

    Passing the test

    Passing the Test - 1 Timothy 3 - 10/18/08 Join me in turning to the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 3. Timothy is towards the end of the New Testament, in the second half of the Bible. We have been going through this book together. This time of year can be a scary time for kids in school, because ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Conflict Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2013
     | 10,076 views

    a 3 part series helping people to resolve conflict. part 1 of 3

    Matthew 18:15-18 Conflict We can name a great number of things we would like to avoid in our lives, standing before a crowd and giving a speech, going to the doctor, getting a shot, going to the dentist, and going to an IRS audit are some. One other thing most of us would do anything to avoid is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cost Of Service Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 18, 2013
     | 8,296 views

    Don't let ridicule, rejection or even death stop you from serving Christ, because in the end it is the only way to live!

    Linda, who teaches first grade in Dallas Texas, has an interesting job, especially when it comes to helping children adjust to their first whole day of school. Little Ryan was used to going home at noon in kindergarten; so when it was time to go to lunch with the rest of the class, he got his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Slow Fade Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2013
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     | 9,494 views

    Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see the Israelite people make a bad decision. And at the beginning it didn’t seem like they were that far off. But b/c they weren’t hitting life in the CENTER of the club, so to speak, they ended up in a

    “The Slow Fade” 1 Samuel 8: 1-18 May 26, 2013 Intro: For some strange reason I LOVE to play golf. When the weather’s good I usually get out to play golf once a week w/my dad. But as much fun as golf is, it has to be the most infuriating sport there is. It’s such a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Life You Really Want To Live Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 4, 2013
     | 5,676 views

    If you want to truly live, then acknowledge that Jesus is the Christ headed for the cross and follow Him anyway even if it might cost you everything.

    City Slickers is a movie that describes the adventures of three friends having mid-life crises. They escape the city and head west for a two-week cattle run to discover what's important in life. Before they leave, Mitch (played by Billy Crystal) shares what he does for a living at Dad's Day at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Selfless Obedience (Mother's Day) Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 11, 2013
     | 14,657 views

    Selflessness is the key characteristic in Jesus' command to take up our crosses and follow him. The stories of Jochebed, Hannah, and Mary (Jesus' mother) illustrate selflessness.

    One of the critical characteristics of a follower of Jesus is almost completely non-existent in our society. Now I say “almost”, because there are still times when we see and celebrate it, but those times are largely times of extremes. The prevailing “wisdom” is completely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Which Door Do I Open? Series

    Contributed by Stu Hodges on Jun 11, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,442 views

    We only want to go through doors that God’s hand is opening.

    Well we’re in this series called doors and we’re discovering that in many ways, life is all about the doors. It’s about the doors you go in and the doors you come out. It’s about the open doors and closed doors and sometimes its even all about the slammed doors. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Live A Life Of Holiness In A Tainted World Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jun 13, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,923 views

    Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.

    What holiness means; the word holiness is a noun that means "state or character of being holy." Holy is an adjective that means "belonging to, derived from or associated with a divine power” and also "set apart to the service of God. Holiness must be the goal of every person who is serious ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Fruit Of Failure Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 18, 2013
     | 8,228 views

    Prayer and care. Faith and love. These are the lessons we must learn from failure if we're going to make a real difference in our world like Jesus' first disciples did. Depend on the Lord and care for people. Then watch God do some powerful things!

    A CEO has taken on a new job, and the outgoing CEO says to him, “Sometimes you'll make wrong choices. You will. You'll mess up. When that happens, I have prepared three envelopes for you. I left them in the top drawer of the desk. The first time it happens, open #1. The second time you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Blind Man: A First Person Narrative

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Jun 25, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,176 views

    A monologue of John 9:1-38 from the perspective of the blind man.

    INTRODUCTION Have you ever had one of those days that you know you will never forget; a day that had a profound impact on your life? I’m sure you have. We all have. Start with World/historical events Sep 11, 2001 – 9/11 attack on World Trade Center and Pentagon Dec 7, 1941 – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hello, My Name Is

    Contributed by Michael Mcbrien on Jun 26, 2013
     | 12,696 views

    Looking at yourself they way God looks you or how Satan looks at you

    Introduction: (Finish this sentence) Hello, my name is……dumb, stupid, unsuccessful, worthless, nice to meet you. How insane would that be to introduce you that way? Kind of makes you thing about how we define ourselves right? Matthew West has a song, “Hello, My Name Is” and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bringing Out The Best In People Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 2, 2013
     | 8,824 views

    We bring out the best in people not with harsh words of criticism, but with words of grace and peace seasoned with salt.

    An efficiency expert concluded a lecture with a note of caution: “You don't want to try these techniques at home.” “Why not?” asked someone from the back of the audience. “I watched my wife's routine at breakfast for years,” the expert explained. “She ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Peter Toy avatar

    Prayer - The Power That Changes The World Series

    Contributed by Peter Toy on Jul 5, 2013
     | 7,228 views

    Do you want to see the power of God at work in your life and in the lives of others? Do you want to be used by God to change the world? Then, pray.

    Prayer – The Power That Changes the World – James 5:13-20 (Part 2) Sept. 16, 2012 Prayer is the power that changes the world. Sam Chadwick wrote, "The one concern of the devil is to keep Christians from praying. He fears nothing from prayer-less studies, prayer-less work, prayer-less ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Kelly avatar

    Leaders, Legends & Losers Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on May 20, 2014
     | 7,749 views

    By the Israelite's failure to possess the land, we can learn valuable lessons in overcoming our enemies. This is the intro to the series.

    Leaders, Legends & Losers Series: Leaders, Legends & Losers May 18, 2014 So today, I’m starting a summer series of messages on the book of Judges. I’ve always liked the book of Judges because of the classic bible characters and stories that you find in it. People like Gideon, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Beefing Up Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 19, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,188 views

    There are Biblical techniques that will enable you to have a satisfied prayer life. This message is a spiritual heart check and equip you to become stronger in prayer.

    Title: Beefing Up Theme: Five Conditioning Techniques for a Satisfied Prayer Life Series: Prayer Introduction: Arnold Schwarzenegger was a very disciplined bodybuilder; he knows about beefing up. He said, "Experiencing this pain in my muscles with the aching going on and on is my challenge. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational