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  • A Peace Of Your Mind

    Contributed by Lloyd John Ogilvie on Aug 9, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 20,499 views

    Are you at peace? Help listeners achieve the long-lasting gift of authentic peace in their hearts and minds.

    “Give them a piece of your mind!” the man shouted as we passed in the hallway of the United States Capital. He knew I was on my way to speak to a group of leaders at a crucial time of acrimonious conflict. As I walked on, it hit me: that was exactly what I wanted to do. But then an ...read more

  • ... And Then God Showed Up Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,329 views

    The Jews were fearful that their disobedience in not rebuilding the Temple was going to put them back into exile, but in their repentance they see a loving and forgiving God that absolutely blows their mind!

    1In the seventh month, on the twenty-first day of the month, the word of the LORD came by the hand of Haggai the prophet, 2"Speak now to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and to all the remnant of the people, and say, 3'Who is ...read more

  • Remembering The Blessings

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 22, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,590 views

    How do you encourage yourself when times get tough? You remember the blessings.

    REMEMBERING THE BLESSINGS Those of you who know me know that I love fishing. I do not however like hunting. For some reason the thought of shooting an animal is just not appealing to me. That does not mean I do not know how to shoot. When I was a kid I was in a gun club. I competed in target ...read more

  • Major In Perseverance Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 26, 2012
     | 6,790 views

    So Jesus is superior. What difference does it make?

    “The Road to a Better Life: Major in Perseverance” Hebrews 10:11-25 They were having a hard time deciding. Should they follow the old, familiar, comfortable religion or the new, unfamiliar religion? Should they follow the Jewish faith or the Christian faith? It was a tough, emotional ...read more

  • Take Advantage Of Easter Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 10, 2012
     | 6,102 views

    The great benediction in Hebrews encourages us to take advantage of Easter.

    “The Road to a Batter Life: Take Advantage of Easter” Hebrews 13:20-22 A man named Gianni Versace was being interviewed about his successes in life. He concluded, “I’m happy to live, I live intensely, and I don’t have regrets.” Then he was asked if he was ...read more

  • Better . . . Than Proverbs Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 12, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 21,654 views

    Wisdom can be presented by comparing one person or situation to another. A contrast is presented by the words better & than instead of “but.” There are 19 verses in Proverbs that use the “better . . . than” formula. These comparision statements challenge

    Proverbs 12:9 BETTER . . . THAN PROVERBS People all over the world are constantly looking for a better item, whether buying fruit in a market or choosing a place to live. We examine, ponder, compare, and finally make a choice based on what we believe is better. I can’t imagine anyone saying, ...read more

  • Happy Are The Humble Series

    Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,568 views

    Meekness is not laziness or lack of desire or passion, weakness, niceness, or being easy going. Restrained might be another good word for it. Humility or biblical meekness has incredible power because it allows God to work. Pride gets in the way and it be

    Have you ever heard of the "Dependent Order of Really Meek and Timid Souls"? When you make an acrostic of the first letters of its name, you have the word "Doormats." The Doormats have an official insignia—a yellow caution light. Their official motto is: "The meek shall inherit the earth, if ...read more

  • Happy Are The Compassionate Series

    Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 16, 2011
     | 3,112 views

    There are many merciful people who are not Christians, and many unforgiving people who claim to be Christians. There are many meek non-Christians and many pride filled Christians. The point is that you will never be able to always distinguish a true Chris

    This is really one of the big issues in the world today. There are many merciful people who are not Christians, and many unforgiving people who claim to be Christians. There are many meek non-Christians and many pride filled Christians. The point is that you will never be able to always distinguish ...read more

  • Receiving The Infilling Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 1, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 40,570 views

    The reason why many in the body of Christ are complacent and don’t pursue to seek to receive the Holy Spirit knowing that He is going to shake them up and even rattle them so hard ... they miss out on the unbelievable empowerment and joy of the Lord.

    Opening illustration: The story is told of an elderly woman named Norena, who lived in southern Florida. When a hurricane hit that area, her home was one of many that was severely damaged. Norena received an insurance settlement, and the repair work began. However, when the money ran out, so did ...read more

  • Hell

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Apr 16, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,759 views

    Hell is the eternal, conscious, tormenting state of existence of those separated from God.

    The summer of my seventh year I attended a Vacation Bible School at Grace Baptist Church in Tyro, North Carolina. My family attended a United Methodist Church in the neighboring community and this VBS was quite similar to what I was used to: games; sugar wafers; cherry Kool-Aid; flannel-graph; I ...read more

  • The Witness Of The Empty Tomb

    Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 25, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,525 views

    What one believes about the resurrection of Jesus is "the" most important thing in life.

    “The Witness of the Empty Tomb” Matthew 28:1-8 In a unique way, Easter morning has always and will always bring us to a crisis of belief. We are introduced to one such occasion of a ...read more

  • Ultimate Forgiveness

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Nov 19, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,438 views

    Forgiveness is possible regardless of the surrounding circumstances.

    Text: “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do” (Luke 23:34). Story: “Abraham Lincoln and the Spy” When I was preaching in the Southern States of America, the minister called my attention to one of the elders. He said: “When the Civil war broke out, ...read more

  • Character Study - Thomas

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,939 views

    Character Study - Thomas (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Readings: • John chapter 11 verses 6-16 • John chapter 14 verses 1-6 • John chapter 20 verses 24-29 Ill: • Some people are household names: • You know who they are, and what they do or are famous for. • Pele - Football • Pavoroti - Singer • Dickens - Literature • Picasso - Painting & ...read more

  • Questions & Answers About Heaven

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 14, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,781 views

    Several questions that people often ask about death and eternity.

    Of Heavenly Things: Biblical Answers to Questions About Heaven Series Questions and Answers About Heaven Nov. 7, 2010 I Is cremation O.K. for a Christian? A Cremation has become more popular, either at the request of the deceased or from the family (with the average funeral running over $6,000, ...read more

  • Seek The Lord Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 23, 2011
    based on 38 ratings
     | 30,241 views

    This revival was a result of King Asa's personal seeking of God and leading the nation to seek God. Then even against incredible odds they continued to trust God and rely on His intervention and by God’s grace defeated their enemy.

    2 Chronicles 14-16 SEEK THE LORD [1 Kings 15:9-24] God is not limited. Though usually God brings revival during times of apostasy and tragedy, He can also bring revival during times of reformation and prosperity. The revival in the fifteenth year of the Judean King Asa was during a ...read more