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  • Troy Richards avatar

    Earth Series

    Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010
     | 4,166 views

    Part one of looking at four elements in faith.

    -alrighty, let’s get into this! -for the weekend we are going with the theme Elemental, in case you hadn’t guessed. The whole idea of this is we are going to explore faith from the ideas of the four elements, earth, air, fire and water. -because faith and growing in God is not one way, one thing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Water Series

    Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010
     | 8,703 views

    Part four of looking at four elements in faith.

    -we’ve done earth, we’ve done air, we’ve done fire. There’s only one left. Water. -here’s the funny thing about water, it is necessary for life. This is why we hear so much about finding life out in space. Really, we have found nothing. There is no life. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Bible Reading Series

    Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,833 views

    A two week series looking at spiritual habits we can do on our own with God.

    -for the next two weeks we’re going to take a look at things you can do when you are alone with God. Hopefully you realize that although coming to church and serving together are wonderful things that everyone should be doing, there are also things you should be doing that are just you and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Meaning Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Richard Cronin on Dec 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,199 views

    What is the real meaning of christmas. This christmas think of it as a time to remember that God would send us a saviour, Think of it as a time to remember that God keeps his promises.

    Very often at this time of the year we will hear people say- I have already heard people say- maybe you have even said it yourself that… we have “lost the meaning of Christmas”. And I must say I totally agree, because, Christmas for a lot of people is about shopping presents and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Reasons To Rejoice!

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,342 views

    If we will learn to focus on the Lord instead of our circumstances, we will find many reasons to rejoice! Mary recognized the character and faithfulness of God which prompted her praise.

    Reasons to Rejoice! [Background to Mary’s Praise] Luke 1:26-45 26 In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin's name was Mary. 28 The angel went to her and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    There You Will Hear

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Dec 27, 2010
    based on 21 ratings
     | 31,620 views

    5 Factors that influence our ability to hear from God. 1. Circumstantial 2. Physical Location 3. Timing 4. A Divine Causing 5. An Obedience

    There You Will Hear Text: Jeremiah 18:1,2 (I am using the KJV for this message because of its unique wording of verse 2, being caused to hear as opposed to other versions where the prophet would simply have the word of the Lord announced to him, or him simply receiving a message) Jer 18:1 The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Our World Is Changed Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,821 views

    When heaven comes down one last time our world is changed forever.

    “When Heaven Comes Down…Our World Is Changed” Rev. 21:1-5 Christmas is over. Weeks, if not months, of advertising, shopping, planning, and anticipation have come to an end. What’s left is cleaning up, catching up, and – for some – paying up. Within a few short ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Fan Or Follower - What Is The Difference? Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 9, 2011
    based on 31 ratings
     | 35,195 views

    Probably everyone reading this likes Jesus. We like the things he said, we like the things he did. In that sense, all of us could be considered fans of Jesus. However, to truly be a Christian requires more than being a fan of Jesus. He called people t

    Fan or Follower - What is the Difference? John 6:1-29 Being a Fan requires nothing Being a Follower requires heart belief Slide Thank you Margie. We appreciate PASS and all they do to help protect the life of the unborn. I am excited to start this new year and one of the things we are doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Superman Vs. Jesus

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jan 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,765 views

    Comparing and contrasting Superman and Jesus, concluding that -- Jesus is the superhero who delivers God’s justice to the world in God’s way.

    Super heroes are popular these days. One of my favorite shows on TV is No Ordinary Family -- an ordinary enough family which somehow ends up with extraordinary super-powers -- and how they are struggle to figure out the best way to use their powers for good -- without imploding the family. NBC is ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What Vacation Taught Me

    Contributed by Craig Eidson on Aug 3, 2007
     | 5,675 views

    Lifes highway and journey is tough, so how do you maneuver through it all.

    WHAT VACATION TAUGHT ME. BY CRAIG EIDSON Genesis 1:1-2:3 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. 3 And God said, "Let there be light," and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Heart Ready For Revival Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Aug 5, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,235 views

    4th in a 7-part series on revival in ourselves, our churches and our community.

    A Heart Ready For Revival Fourth in the series: Revival – Reviving Me, Reviving the Church & Reviving Our Community Perth Bible Church August 5, 2007 AM Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRO: Show video: “A Man Fell In A Hole” (bluefish.tv). I think it’s fair to assume that all of us, at one time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming Loving & Sacrificial Series

    Contributed by Scott Brewer on Aug 7, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,489 views

    Loving others well is the chief evidence that one is a Christ follower.

    An Incarnational, Missional People Becoming Loving & Sacrificial 1 John 3:11-24 Is there enough evidence to convict you of being a Christ-follower? Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge John Burlew was on the bench in April when Eric Hine, 43, of Cincinnati, came before him on a charge of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing To Build - 3

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Aug 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,279 views

    In Order To Build Up, You Have To Dig Down!

    Preparing To Build, Part 3 In Order To Build Up, You Have To Dig Down! Today, we continue our series about building. Two weeks ago, we started talking about building. Talking about the importance of building our church for God and building our lives for God. Our theme verse for this series is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Night The Jailer Found His Freedom

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Aug 9, 2007
    based on 45 ratings
     | 14,723 views

    A sermon on the Philippian Jailer

    One of the most amazing things about reading the Bible is the more you read it, the more you discover. No matter how many times you read or preach a passage, you can always find more gold if you keep digging. Psalm 119:127 Therefore I love Your commandments More than gold, yes, than fine gold! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Didn't God Pull The Weeds? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 12, 2007
    based on 66 ratings
     | 21,761 views

    This 2nd parable of Christ’s tells of an enemy that sowed "weeds" in the field of the Son of Man. But in the parable Christ instructs his laborers (the angels) not to yank out the weeds? How come?

    OPEN: I’m told there are only two vegetables that are “perennial” - they don’t have to be replanted to produce on their own- several growing seasons. All other vegetables must be replanted every year. Quiz: What are the only two vegetables that don’t have to be replanted? (Rhubarb/ ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ