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  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    God Getting Our Attention Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 11, 2013
     | 19,857 views

    God speaks gently to us when we are in a daily relationship with Him, but sometimes He needs to us a spiritual 2 x 4 to get our attention.

    I read the following story in a sermon online by Joseph Smith (http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/major-adjustments-joseph-smith-sermon-on-church-purpose-of-60305.asp?page=0) The old farmer claimed that he could command his mule with nothing more than a few soft words, no whips or prods ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "It's Open!" Series

    Contributed by Stu Hodges on Jun 11, 2013
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     | 12,549 views

    We live in a world full of closed doors, but God did not want the world to be like this.

    You know in many ways, life is all about the doors. We come into doors and go out of doors. We open doors and shut doors. Sometimes, we slam doors, no need to confess, we’ve all done it. And if you really stop to think about it, it’s the closed doors in life that really are the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    Trying Times - "In The Presence Of Christ" Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 15, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,056 views

    A comparative: trying times in biblical stories and trying times in modern times.

    Trying Times - “IN THE PRESENCE OF CHRIST” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013) “And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: (Ephesians 6:17, KJV [The Christian's armour]). ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Church Leaders And Ethics

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 23, 2013
     | 25,079 views

    Ministerial ethics are the standards, principles, and broad guidelines that Christian leaders must observe. Ethical practices are upright, honorable, moral, lawful, above-board, and full of integrity. The conduct and lifestyle of modern-day Christian

    Church Leaders And Ethics 1 Timothy 3:14-15 - These things I write to you….so that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. Ministerial ethics are the standards, principles, and broad ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Glory Internalized Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 26, 2013
     | 6,612 views

    God's glory shine through the brokenness of our lives when we let Him be the center of our lives.

    Last Sunday we began again a focus on the glory of God, and I skipped the video I had planned to share (which we first saw last September), so I want to begin there today. It helps us with the review: what is “the glory of God”? It is the words of Pastor-theologian John Piper, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim White avatar

    How Can I Forgive When It Hurts So Much? Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 9, 2013
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     | 8,466 views

    Forgiveness is important to Christians, but do we teach how to forgive, especially when we hurt so bad?

    How can I forgive when it hurts so much? Ephesians 4:30-32 “And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. 32 Be kind to one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mine Eye Affecteth My Heart Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 10, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,358 views

    What Jeremiah SAW with his eyes affected his heart. This sermon addresses some things I see with my eyes that has affected my heart regarding missions.

    Mine Eye Affecteth My Heart Missions Emphasis Series Chuck Sligh March 3, 2013 SCRIPTURE READING: Lamentations 3:48-56 TEXT: Lamentations 3:48-51 – “Mine eye runneth down with rivers of water for the destruction of the daughter of my people. 49 Mine eye trickleth down, and ceaseth not, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worth Fighting For Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 18, 2013
     | 15,627 views

    In this sermon, we see that Paul believed that the truth of the Gospel and the care of the poor were worth fighting for.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a young boy who arrived home from school with two black eyes. 1. His mother said to him, “Have you been fighting again? Didn’t I tell you that when you were angry you should count to 100 before you did anything?” 2. The young boy replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Nichols avatar

    Lord Teach Us To Pray - Praying With Excellence Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 18, 2013
     | 8,935 views

    LORD TEACH US TO PRAY. Each of these 4 key phrases holds immeasurable meaning! May we be encouraged by each of these words.

    TEXT: Luke 11:1 TITLE: “Teach us to Pray with EXCELLENCE -- Part 1” TOPIC: PRAYER OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, January 6th 2008 PROP.: LORD TEACH US TO PRAY. Each of these 4 key words holds immeasurable meaning! May we be encouraged by each of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Pt. 3 The Spiritual Soundness Fo Blessing Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 8, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,146 views

    Two times Jesus was anointed by other people: one with a pound of ointment & the other with 75 lbs. of ointment (Mary & Nicodemus).One is remembered & the other is not. Why? Mary blessed a living Jesus, Nicodemus a dead Jesus.I t’s better to give a rose

    The Scriptural Soundness of Blessing October 21, 2012 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A The time to bless someone is now. 1 Two times Jesus was anointed by other people: one with a pound of ointment & the other with 75 lbs. of ointment (Mary & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Be Encourage Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 14, 2013
     | 6,723 views

    This message focuses on how God will bless others because of us and my experience with a special five year old girl who is anointed by God.

    Be Encouraged Part 3 Scripture: Acts 27:21-25; Ezekiel 14:22-23 Introduction: As I shared with you last week, on the night that He was betrayed Jesus spent time with His disciples encouraging them in order to prepare them for what they would soon experience because of His death and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Story Of Achan

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 18, 2013
     | 14,229 views

    Sometimes I think we forget that God does not only love, but that He is also a just God who punishes sin. Let¡¦s remember that every sin we commit is a sin against God, and that sin not only hurts us, it also hurts others, and it hurts our relationship wi

    The Story of Achan Background Passage: Joshua 7:1-26 Focal Passage: Joshua 7:6-7, 10-13, 16-21, 24-26 Introduction Let¡¦s back up a few weeks and recap what¡¦s already happened. God had given the land of Canaan to the Israelites, but they still had to take it away from those who lived ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Derrick Thompson, Sr. avatar

    The Way To God

    Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on May 26, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,057 views

    The way to God is through Jesus Christ who is the way. Long before we were born, God was thinhking about us, we are important to God, and we are fearfully and wonderfully made by Him.

    First Church of god in Harvey Sunday Morning April 22nd, 2012 Let us pray Welcome….….. This is the day which the Lord hath made, we will rejoice and be glad in it. Some people come to church to see their friends, but I came to praise the Lord. Some people come to church to jump and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Is Jesus Really The Only Way To Heaven? Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 27, 2012
    based on 65 ratings
     | 20,446 views

    There are at least several dozen different religions in the world if not hundreds. There are many people in remote areas of the world. There are millions of people who are striving to live a good life, and there are many millions who do not believe in J

    GodQuest - Is Jesus Really the ONLY way to Heaven? If Jesus is the only way… What about People who are Moral? What about people who are Other Religions? What about people who are Unreached? Slide Intro Good morning. This week we are finishing up our GodQuest series. We have been looking at some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Nowhere To Go Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 8, 2012
     | 12,356 views

    Crossing the Red Sea – Exodus chapters 14. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). God’s leading (vs 1-4) (2). Israel's panic (vs 10-13). (3). God's power (vs 13-31). SERMON BODY: Ill: • The Black Hole – YouTube video clip - • Download the film here: http://tinyurl.com/futureshorts-com-blackhole Transition: • Have you ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren