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  • Kelly Benton avatar

    Father's Will

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jun 14, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,366 views

    Our Father has a will for our lives but how can we achieve that which He desires of us? How do we know what His will for us is?

    Last week it was announced during our announcements that I have been working on a new talent, “Mind Reading”. Now, this is not completely true, what I have been working on is the fine art of broadband broadcasting with my thoughts with my mind. This morning I am ready to give it a try ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Tessie R. Simmons avatar

    It Is Time To Forgive And Affirm Love

    Contributed by Tessie R. Simmons on Sep 15, 2011
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    The church must forgive those who cause grief and reaffirm love, and each person must do the same.

    But if anyone has caused pain, he has caused it not to me, but to some extent-not to exaggerate it- to all of you. This punishment by the majority is enough for such a person; so now instead you should forgive and console him, so that he may not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow. So I urge you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Strong Leadership In Painful Times Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 5, 2011
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    Discipline in the church and in the family have their similarities. Whether a conflict is with children in our family or God’s household in a church family, several principles apply.

    Strong Leadership in Painful Times (2 Corinthians 2:1-11) 1. WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Frank and Louie the cat was born with two faces, two mouths, two noses, three eyes — and lots of doubts about his future. Now, 12 years after Marty Stevens rescued him from being euthanized because of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Marching On! Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 10, 2011
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     | 7,660 views

    Serving the Lord as individuals and as a collective church has its challenges, stresses, and frustrations, but God calls us to march on.

    Marching On! 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 • All religious groups have conflicts; when people have to work closely together, personality and experiences lead us in different direcions. Modnern Jews have them, too. They often rely on tradition to settle matters. This joke makes the point: During a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Triumphant

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Apr 25, 2012
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    TRIUMPHANT LIVING PRODUCES THE FRAGRANCE OF CHRIST.

    TRIUMPHANT LIVING 2 CORINTHIANS 2: 12-14 TROAS WAS A COASTAL CITY IN THE NORTHERN PART OF THE PROVINCE OF ASIA. PAUL WENT THERE AFTER A RIOT IN EPHESUS (ACTS CHAPTER 19) ON HIS WAY TO MACEDONIA (ACTS CHAPTER 20). HE DID NOT FIND HIS FELLOW BROTHER, TITUS, AND CONTINUED HIS MACEDONIAN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do They Smell?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 13, 2012
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     | 6,716 views

    Do you stink good?

    I see a lot of criticism on FaceBook and other forums when people speak of various issues and call them sin. Folks are reminded of “Judge not, lest ye be judged” and called unloving and lacking grace, etc, etc. However, while there are times when I have seen truth spoken in an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On The Catwalk Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 13, 2012
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    The catwalk is a tool that fashion houses use to display their best products. And II Corinthians tells us that God has His own kind of "catwalk" that he leads us down in "triumphal procession." Why is God "showing us off" like this? And what is He selling

    OPEN: (We opened the sermon with about 30 seconds of a video showing a group of modestly dressed models walking down a catwalk at a fashion show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHPq4nMA2ZI) (Then we switched to a youtube video of a veteran fashion model describing the purpose of the catwalk in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Checkmate...pal!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 13, 2012
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    God’s word exhorts us “not to be unaware of Satan’s schemes” (II Cor 2:11), in order we can be on guard always. This Sermon is all about that and more...in the context of a recently concluded World Championship Chess match, to which an audience can easily

    CHECKMATE...PAL!!! Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the DEVIL’S SCHEMES. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Presence Of The Lord

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Feb 22, 2012
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    We need to seek the presence of the LORD in all our worship and ministry for it is His presence that determines the results of our efforts and ministry.

    1 Corinthians 2:1-16 KJV 1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. 2 For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. 3 And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Having Power With Men

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 5, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,339 views

    If we are to have a positive influence upon others which will draw them to Christ, as believers we must live holy, consistent, Spirit-filled, and hospitable lives.

    Having Power with Men 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 “For we are unto God a sweet savor or the fragrance of Christ) among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing. To the one we are the aroma of death leading to death, and to the other the aroma of life leading to life.” Last week we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Proctor avatar

    Overcoming The Problem Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jun 20, 2013
     | 6,300 views

    Maybe you have unforgiveness against someone in your heart. Forgiveness is a problem in the Christian life because it is so hard to do. It is one of the most difficult things to do, yet one of the most needed.

    Overcoming The Problem Of Forgiveness Genesis 50:15-21; 2 Corinthians 2:6-11 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Forgiveness is a problem in the Christian life because it is so hard to do. It is one of the most difficult things to do, yet one of the most needed. 2. In this lesson, we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Dr. Amen Howard avatar

    Fighting Back

    Contributed by Dr. Amen Howard on Aug 7, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,990 views

    I believe in fighting back in order to win, if the devil step on my toes, I will step on his head. I believe this is a time we have to fight back the enemy. We have got to a stage where the devil can’t touch us and go free.

    I believe in running to the battle front to confront the enemy. I believe God had brought you and I this far. I want us to look at 3 things the Devil will like to do and we are going to look at them carefully. Let’s check Luke 11:24-26. Underline. Satan is a miserable failure. Now the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Zachary Woods avatar

    You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet

    Contributed by Zachary Woods on Jul 30, 2011
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     | 30,270 views

    You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet

    You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet 1 Corinthians 2:1-9 1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. 2 For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. 3 And I was with you in ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Rick Boyne avatar

    Fragrance Or Stench

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 4, 2012
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     | 7,296 views

    Our lives are a testimony to others about our relationship with God through Jesus.

    Fragrance or Stench September 2, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Our lives are a testimony to others about our relationship with God through Jesus. Focus Passage: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17 Supplemental Passage: Now there were some Greeks among ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "I Believe In The Forgiveness Of Sins." Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 2, 2013
     | 5,945 views

    I choose to forgive as I have been forgiven.

    Have you ever played King of the Hill? That’s the game where you try stay on top of a hill while everyone else attempts to push you off. It’s not a game to play in your Sunday clothes. Nor is it a game for the faint of heart. It’s a game that usually ends in tears and fractured ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran