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  • Perry Greene avatar

    Pray Or Prey? (#18 In The Series)

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 5, 2014
     | 7,008 views

    Daniel was a man of great integrity and character. He and his friends chose to stand with God even in a hostile land.

    1. Integrity A man in the old west was being tried for stealing a horse. Stealing a horse was a hanging offense. It so happened that a man who had always tried to get the best of anyone in any situation had his horse stolen and the case was brought to trial. Now this man had never tried to do good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Kingdom Of Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 7, 2014
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     | 7,474 views

    The Kingdom of God is a kingdom of sacrifice. Fasting is a tool that helps us see and understand the brokenness of this world. But more it helps us to move to action and become repairer and restorers.

    Good morning! Over the last couple of weeks we have been looking at Jesus’ teaching about giving and prayer. These are two of the three righteous actions Jesus tells His followers to observe as they live their lives. Today we are going to talk about the third righteous actions – ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Kingdom Of Security Series

    Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 7, 2014
     | 6,557 views

    The Kingdom of God is a kingdom of security. We live in a world of turmoil and stress. The end result of living in this world is often worry. But Jesus tells us not to worry instead we pray.

    We are continuing in our series RED: Teachings From The Words of Christ. Today we will be looking at how Jesus teaches us that in His kingdom we have security and therefore do not need to worry. We are going to read Matthew 6:19-34. If you do not have a Bible you can look inside your bulletin ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    In The Fellowship Of Saints 2

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,548 views

    What is appropriate conduct in Christian Fellowship

    Dakota Community Church Ephesians 61 February 16, 2014 In the Fellowship of Saints - 2 We are given six behaviours we are to discontinue - because they destroy unity. We are given six replacement behaviours which will foster and protect unity. Instead of lying; speak truth Instead of outbursts ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Does God Believe In You?

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Feb 8, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,778 views

    All Christians proclaim their belief in God, but does God have that same confidence in you. Job was a person God could have confidence in and even challenged Satan to try and shake his faith. Could God do the same for you?

    Job 1:8-10 Introduction: If God was to write a biography of you, what would your character be like? Here in the book of Job, we see the biography of the man Job and there were four things that stuck out concerning his character. Let us also examine those four ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Garments For New Year 2013 Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 31, 2012
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     | 11,421 views

    I have actually given the recipe for a fun-filled, happy 2013! Read, do them and enjoy!

    Garments for New Year 2013 Blessings start unfolding as we make changes in our life! Today we get to hear a lot of sermons on blessings, promises of God and so forth, but it is of paramount importance to also know how we could get them in our life. Is it not? I have actually given the recipe for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Simple Unity

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 5, 2012
     | 5,322 views

    Unity vs. Uniformity. The role humility plays in the kind of unity that God desires within the Body of Christ.

    Dakota Community Church August 5, 2012 Simple Unity I hope and pray that you are enjoying these combined services as much as I am. The Sunday of the long weekends in Winnipeg summers can be a challenging experience for those in leadership and those without cottages or campers, this helps! I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Hamburger Vs Fruit Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Francis Balla on Sep 10, 2012
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     | 15,497 views

    There are life style options for Christians.In Galatians 5th chapter the Apostle Paul points out two ways of living and their consequences.

    For many in America daily breakfast happens on the run on their way to work, for others it happens at home at the kitchen table. It is a matter of making choices between an endless variety of cereals, breads, pastries, or maybe plain oats. If you are to choose between a BIG Mac and a platter of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Falling Short: Overcoming The Gap Of Salvation Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 10, 2014
     | 4,261 views

    Understanding the process of salvation. Understanding justification, sanctification, regeneration, and faith.

    Title: Justification, Regeneration, Sanctification, Faith Theme: Text: Romans 3:23, 24 Romans 3:23-24 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, Introduction As you can see we have a basketball ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Hungering For God (Not Our Stomachs) Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 26, 2014
     | 4,610 views

    The Kingdom of God should change how the people of God live.

    8/18 -- Hungering for God Matt 6:16-17 The outrageous call of His Heart our Stomachs Fox news in Nov 2012 The Peanut Butter and Jellousy Burger, Slater's 50/50 If a hamburger and a PB&J were to spend a romantic evening together, their union might produce a sandwich similar to the Peanut ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Jesus - The People's Choice Or Is He?

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Apr 11, 2014
     | 4,765 views

    A sermon for Palm Sunday that encourages us to see that Jesus is God's choice...which is far better than the people's choice...

    The recent Western Australia Senate elections highlighted something about the human condition. We are a fickled lot. Some people and parties dropped in popularity but up to 7% from 2013 to 2014. Highlighting it doesn’t take much for us to change our mind from praising and following someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Not Just A New Year

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 26, 2013
     | 5,931 views

    Resolve a new life, not just a new year.

    Not Just a New Year Revelation 21:5 Here we are at New Year’s again. We have just celebrated Christmas with all of its parties and celebrations. And most of us have overindulged in food and spending, not to mention other areas. This is the time of the year we go on a guilt trip. We haven’t been ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Grace And Personal Responsibility Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 31, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,438 views

    If our bodies are indeed temples of God’s Spirit, then it matters how we treat them.

    Romans 12:1-2 Introduction: A. It’s my body. I can do with it what I want. B. This is a typical argument in the abortion issue. The woman-and others who are proponents, use this argument to justify their decision. They may even propose what’s inside them is just a fetus and not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace And Sensitivity Part One Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Jun 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,918 views

    While we should stand uncompromisingly against things strictly forbidden by Scripture, we should not create additional rules formed from our opinions and give them the same standing as God’s law.

    Romans 14:1-11 Introduction: A. There have been many instances in church history where Christians have differed in their interpretation of certain Scripture passages or about doctrines. B. Our day of worship is an example. I grew up being taught not to work on Sunday. For the most part, all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace And Sensitivity Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Jun 13, 2011
     | 3,642 views

    Immature and legalistic believers can be very nitpicky, so how far does God expect us to bend when we encounter these situations?

    Romans 14:11-23 Introduction: A. Where do we draw the line in being sensitive to other’s interpretations of the Bible or to their traditions when they conflict with our own? How do we handle those things the Bible is silent on? B. Do we have to change our lifestyle or beliefs on some matter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist