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  • Bryan Beverly avatar

    "Room Wanted"

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Sep 14, 2014
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     | 6,575 views

    This text reminds us that since His birth, Christ has been seeking a place to stay; He wants to live in our hearts.

    Room Wanted. Single male, non-smoker, is seeking a place to stay. Unselfish, good natured, and loves children. A real ‘can-do’ person, able to rise above problems. Great culinary skills (can work wonders with bread and fish) and has experience in wine making. Outstanding skills in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can My Life Shine More Glory On God? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 19, 2014
     | 4,299 views

    A look at why God desires to be glorified as well as how we can do more of that.

    DOES GOD WANT GLORY? Yes, not because He has low self-esteem, but because He wants us living for what matters most. - 1 Timothy 1:17. - John 8:50, 54; John 13:31; John 17:4-5. - There are numerous passages that speak of the importance to God of receiving glory. (See the John passages.) - Why? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Five Things God Has Prepared For Us Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 22, 2014
     | 13,856 views

    A look at five things that God has prepared for us.

    - There is a late scene in “Searching for Bobby Fischer” where the protagonist sees far enough ahead on the chess board that he sees he’s going to win. He graciously offers a draw, but the other player thinks he’s in the superior position. (You can find this scene by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Will Come To Pass, Because He Lives.

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Sep 25, 2014
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    Those bad times in our life will come to pass too because God is our refuge and strength. He is always there and never misses a moment. I have always wondered just how someone makes it through this life believing some dead god.

    It will come to pass, because He lives. Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; 3 Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Are Chosen

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 16, 2014
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    Look what the Bible tells about a child of God: You are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people.

    You are His favorite! 1 Peter 2:9’But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light’ She said: "Nobody loves me ... the whole world hates me!" ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Look Around And Hang On!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 20, 2014
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     | 6,587 views

    Don’t worry when nothing happens as expected! Don’t worry when you don’t get a royal welcome and you are given cold shoulder treatment, despite you being in the will of God!

    Look around and hang on! Acts 16:9 “And a vision appeared to Paul in the night: a man of Macedonia was standing there, urging him and saying, "Come over to Macedonia and help us." Don’t worry when nothing happens as expected! Don’t worry when you don’t get a royal welcome ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Knock The Prayer Button!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 25, 2014
     | 3,323 views

    Strike the ‘Cook’ button if want to eat! Are you listening?

    Knock the prayer button! James 1:22”But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” On a particular day, I put the rice and the vegetables into the electric rice cooker, added water, salt and all the ingredients necessary for cooking; turned the switch on and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Birth Of Christ (Account Of Luke) Series

    Contributed by Jun Evangelista on Dec 7, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,943 views

    A critical mind will certainly seek evidence about the nativity story i.e. if it is fictional or true to life event. Fortunately, historical event base on Rome’s history supported the nativity as a non-fiction.

    The Birth of Christ According to the Gospel Accounts Matthew and Luke The Birth of Christ in the Account of Luke Luke 2:1-20 I. The possible anachronism? 2:1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2(This was the first census that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Christmas Tree, Isaiah 9:6 12/2014

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Dec 9, 2014
     | 3,955 views

    If we plant God's word into the hearts of our children and grandchildren, place the real Christmas story into their hearts at a young age it will take root and never leave them.

    Luke 19:10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. Around 10 years ago I began to tell my Grandson Ryan, who then was 5 years old about how when I was his age we always had a cedar for a Christmas tree and how to this day the smell of a cedar tree reminded me of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Manifesto Of The Servant

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 11, 2016
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,071 views

    His mission, to bring Justice to the nations, will not fail.

    MANIFESTO OF THE SERVANT. Isaiah 42:1-9 - First Servant Song. After healing the multitudes, Jesus charged them that they should not make Him known (Matthew 12:15-17). According to Matthew 12:18-21, this was in fulfillment of the passage in Isaiah which we have just read. Thus the New Testament ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pray

    Contributed by Robert Poole on Feb 29, 2016
     | 7,379 views

    Luke 18-1-8. Persistence in prayer

    Pray Luke 18: 1-8 There’s a magazine cartoon that shows a little fellow kneeling beside his bed for his bedtime prayer. He says with some measure of disgust, "Dear God, Uncle Jim still doesn’t have a job; Sis still doesn’t have a date for the social; Grandma is still feeling sick ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Believe God

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 12, 2016
     | 6,127 views

    The writer of Hebrews said, “But without faith it is impossible to please him”

    I BELIEVE GOD Philippians 4:13 The writer of Hebrews said, “But without faith it is impossible to please him” (Heb. 11:6). Not only do we exercise faith for salvation, but we must walk by faith. Paul said, “As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    The Battle Is Not Yours

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 7, 2022
     | 2,897 views

    How do we fight when we see the enemy is so great? How do we let go and not fight when we feel we must?

    A great multitude came against King Jehoshaphat and the people of Judah. Jehoshaphat called to the people to get serious with God and fast. Consider their sins and pray. This would reinforce their penitence and remind them of their weakness and need to depend on God. The prayer had essential ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Power Of Private Prayer Life

    Contributed by Benjamin Suulola on Nov 23, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,003 views

    God is calling us to a life in the secret place because glorious things are meant for the secret place.

    The Word VEX means to Torment and Afflict. When the Devil sees that the Church does nothing about his activities, he finds a Comfort Zone. This means that when the Church is cold, Prayerless and without Fire, the church becomes a breeding place for the activities of the devil. The first targets ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Stay Alert

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 25, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,256 views

    VS. 42 – “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come.”

    Stay Alert – Matthew 24: 36 - 44 Intro: A young pastor was preparing his sermon when his daughter came in and said, “Daddy, can we play?” He answered that he was busy and in about an hour they would play. To which his daughter answered, “When you’re finished, I’m going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed