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  • Brian Bill avatar

    From Thanksgiving To Thanksliving

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 23, 2008
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     | 15,879 views

    We can control our complaining to the extent we are actively involved in thanksliving.

    From Thanksgiving to Thanksliving 1 Chronicles 16 Rev. Brian Bill 11/23/08 There’s something within us that resists giving thanks, isn’t there? It’s far easier to complain and be in conflict than it is to live a life of thanks. I’d like to propose that we can control our complaining to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From The Pits To The Palace

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,510 views

    The bottom to the top

    From the Pits to the Palace Psalm 40:1-12 Introduction; >Occasionally we all find ourselves in the pits of discouragement, depression or disappointment. A general sense of hopelessness and despair overwhelms us. >When we are in the pits of life we need the help of God to deliver us from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Envious To Thankful

    Contributed by John Petty on Dec 1, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,479 views

    Asaph the Music Minister lost his focus and became envious of the wicked. But one trip to God’s house helped him to refocus and become grateful.

    When we read the Psalms we need to first understand what they are. They are a collection of poetry that has been set to music. They are songs of poetry, most of them written by David but also by other writers. They were written at different times in Israel’s history. Some of them were written while ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Lessons From The Angels Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,348 views

    We can learn from the angels about our honor and responsibility as believers.

    THE CALL OF CHRISTMAS - PT#1 Lessons from the Angels Luke 2:1-20 * Did you know that Christmas is under attack? It’s subtle in some ways and “in your face” in others. Many retailers have attempted to remove “Christmas” from their advertizing in an effort, so they say, of not offending people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Miles From Home

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,448 views

    Some times we are miles from home…miles from where God wants us to be, maybe even miles from Jesus.

    Miles From Home Luke 2:41-52 Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Passover festival. When Jesus was twelve years old, they attended the festival as usual. After the celebration was over, they started home to Nazareth, but Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents didn’t miss ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Words From The Cross Series

    Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,096 views

    The "seven words of the cross."

    WORDS FROM THE CROSS It is finished! Often the final words of a great saint are poignant and compelling. For example, one can scarcely not be moved by the words of Paul to his young protégé, For I am already on the point of being sacrificed; the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    From Frustration To Fullness

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 31, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,250 views

    Discover how Jesus can change frustration into fullness.

    To introduce this sermon I showed a video clip of a man punching his fist through a bath room mirror in frustration. I asked, have you felt like punching any mirrors lately? There is much frustration in our society today. People feel like punching mirrors. Consider some of the things causing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hiding From God

    Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Apr 8, 2008
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     | 7,560 views

    Sin leads to shame. Shame leads to hiding. But the Savior is calling!

    Hiding From God Attention: Hide and seek? Peek-a-boo? Small children seem to believe that if they cover their own eyes others will not be able to see them with their eyes. The idea is absurd to adults. However, we seem to believe something similar. We believe that if we cover our eyes to avoid ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Away From The Manger

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 24, 2007
     | 3,301 views

    It is too easy to get distracted by an intellectual search for Jesus. Tonight is about being drawn to the manger to experience Christ.

    Away From the Manger Matthew 2:1-12 Christmas Eve, 2007 A social worker was called in on a case that involved a family which was unable to take care of their personal health needs. Specifically, they had trouble remembering to take their medicine. Now that is not an unusual problem for many ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Lessons From The Shepherds

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,947 views

    The Story and Application of the Birth of Jesus with the Shepherds as models of application

    Lessons From The Shepherds Luke 2:1-20 * It was during the time when the Roman Empire had stretched her tentacles as far as possible to even absorb the country of Judah when Caesar Augustus decided to take a “census” of the people under his control. He wanted them counted, registered, and by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Word From God

    Contributed by Douglas Kinney on Dec 27, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,952 views

    Why did Abraham believe God? Why did he call those things which were no as though they were? This sermon looks at the real elements of Faith.

    The Word FROM God Romans 4:17 17(As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were. Why did Abraham believe God? Why did he call those things which were no as though ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gospel From Christ Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,522 views

    Paul teaches that the gospel he preached was not received by man, but from Jesus Himself.

    Galatians 1:11-24 “The Gospel from Christ” • What we proclaim • What God can use. • Vv. 11-12 “I certify you” also said let me make this perfectly clear. • Paul often refers to this revelation (unveiling  wasn’t something that did not exist, but was previously unknown), the mystery of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Danny Rogers avatar

    A Gift From Eternity

    Contributed by Danny Rogers on Oct 9, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,583 views

    God’s gift to us is Jesus Christ and He has eternally co-existed with the Father.

    Intro: In a "Peanuts" cartoon strip, good old Charlie Brown says to Linus, "Life is just too much for me. I’ve been confused from the day I was born. I think the whole trouble is that we’re thrown into life too fast. We’re not really prepared." Linus asks, "What did you want . . . a chance to warm ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Fire From Above

    Contributed by James May on Oct 29, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,301 views

    We need the Fire of the Holy Ghost to fall on us once again, consuming us for the glory of God

    Fire from Above Sunday, October 29, 2006 – AM By Pastor Jim May We need the fire this morning. It’s getting colder outside, but I’m not concerned about the cold air; I’m concerned about the cold spirit and the cold heart in the church. I know that the church, in general, at least those with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • JOEL SANTOS avatar

    Blessings From God

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 30, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,129 views

    Our text today revealed to us the tremendous blessings that God has provided and available to Christians. I. GOD HAS REDEEMED US – (v. 7a); II. GOD HAS FORGIVEN US – (v. 7b-8); III. GOD HAS REVEALED HIS WILL TO US – (v. 9-10); IV. GOD HAS GIVEN US AN INH

    THE BLESSINGS FROM GOD Ephesians 1:7-12 Our text today revealed to us the tremendous blessings that God has provided and available to Christians. I. GOD HAS REDEEMED US – (v. 7a) • Redemption literally means deliverance as a result of the payment of ransom. • This implies:  ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational