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  • Paul Newell avatar

    Almonds Anyone

    Contributed by Paul Newell on Jun 28, 2003
    based on 107 ratings
     | 9,624 views

    A short devotional talk on Jeremiah chapter one. God is always watching and He’s always watching over us.

    Almonds Anyone? Jeremiah Chapter One When I was a kid we had an almond tree in our back yard. I didn’t much care for almonds, they were much too hard to deal with. The walnut and pecan trees on the other hand were great. We could eat the pecans as soon as they fell and the black walnuts made ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Who Hears

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 8, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,461 views

    We should always remember to pray that God’s will is done in all our prayers

    The God Who Hears 1 John 5:14-15 Primary Purpose: To encourage the congregation that their prayers are heard if they pray according to God’s will. Three Assurances Given 1. God hears His children. In Biblical days, a person could be killed for entering the king’s presence without permission. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeking God In Times Of Need

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jul 11, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,591 views

    This is a devotional that I wrote for my July leadership board meeting about our need to seek God in times of crisis

    Seeking God in Times of Need 2 Chronicles 14:8-10 July 8, 2003 8 When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over all Israel, they went up in full force to search for him, but David heard about it and went out to meet them. 9 Now the Philistines had come and raided the Valley of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How Long O Lord

    Contributed by John Knight on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 32 ratings
     | 3,449 views

    A challenge to the church in stagnation and/or decline.

    "How Long O Lord" August 25, 2002 Isaiah 6: 8-11 And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" Then I said, "Here am I! Send me." And he said, "Go, and say to this people: ‘Hear and hear, but do not understand; see and see, but do not perceive.’ Make ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Quinton Williamson avatar

    The Best Is Yet To Come. Series

    Contributed by Quinton Williamson on Oct 29, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 40,835 views

    To let people know that good times are coming.

    The Best Is Yet To Come. Luke 5: 1-11 I would like to first start out by saying that no matter what you are going through and contrary to your bleifs the best is yet to come. Alot of times we go through day to day routines and never change. We do the same things, our kids have the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    A True Friend

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Oct 29, 2002
    based on 123 ratings
     | 30,825 views

    Jesus Christ is the only true measure of a true friend.

    We live in an age of deception and mistrust. It is very difficult to find a true friend. In the world there are all kind of friends. Bat friends that come out at night. Faucet friends who turn off and on. Fake friends who will fake you out when you need them most. Summer friends who will be there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Pays

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 10, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,933 views

    IT PAYS

    IT PAYS MALACHI 3:16-18 INTRODUCTION: THE PEOPLE WERE SPEAKING AGAINIST GOD, THE PEOPLE WERE SAYING IT DOESN’T PAY TO SERVE THE LORD. THEY SAID, WHAT GOOD DOES IT DO TO SERVE THE LORD? THE PEOPLE CHALLENGED THE LORD, SAYING IT DOESN’T PAY. MALACHI GIVES 3THOUGHTS, 3 TRUTHS, 3 PRINCIPLES ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    They Will Know Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,856 views

    They will know we are Christians by our love more than by anything else.

    They Will Know Festival2001 As ‘life’ and ‘light’ are key words in the first twelve chapters of John, ‘love’ is the key word in chapters 13-17. Love is not merely advised or exemplified; it is commanded. Christ commanded his disciples to “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Worship The Lamb Of Glory Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 209 ratings
     | 7,828 views

    This is the 8th sermon in the "Discipleship" series. This sermon answers the questions of why we worship Jesus Christ.

    Sunday Morning October 28, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Discipleship #8 WORSHIP THE LAMB OF GLORY Revelation 5 Introduction: 1. As this series comes to a close, we have identified who to follow, why we follow Him, how we are to look as individuals, and how we are to behave as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marks Of Effective Ministry

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 10, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,057 views

    Peter reveals the patterns for effective, life changing and life giving ministry

    Marks of Effective Ministry Acts 9.32-43 July 6, 1997 Evening Service Introduction 1. People taking time with me to help make the adjustment 2. Ministry is all about making time: Jesus made time for the sick, Annias took time to minister to Saul, Paul took the time to train Timothy and to write ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Four Facts About Faith” Series

    Contributed by George Bannister on May 13, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 6,376 views

    This message is another in my series on the Book of Hebrews.

    TEXT: Hebrews 11:4-7 TOPIC: “Four Facts About Faith” INTRODUCTION: A minister tried to illustrate the difference between fact and faith. He hit upon a brilliant analogy that involved the congregation to which he was speaking. He said, "It is indeed a fact that you are sitting in the pews. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    Who Are Angels, A Study Guide

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 16, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,445 views

    A guide to angelic beings that will be helpful in getting young christians to read.

    What or who are Angels? A study guide. The unseen forces of God that live to do His will. The Strongs Dictionary says that angels are the messangers of God. But there is more. The Bible tells us that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Pitcher Of Water

    Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Apr 3, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 6,887 views

    In this message you will see the strong connection with water in the ministry of Christ.

    “A Pitcher of Water” Text: Luke 22:7-18 Intro: I want us to focus on verse 10. What I find interesting is that the man who was to meet Peter and John was to be bearing a picture of water. This man could have been bearing something else or involved in a number of activities. I believe that there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Don't Have To Be Something Special For God To Want You

    Contributed by Mark Witherden on Jun 20, 2003
    based on 123 ratings
     | 15,337 views

    You are special to God, and His desire for you is to bear fruit.

    You don’t have to be something special for God to want you. Hold up a smooth round stone and ask how did this stone become smooth? The story. This stone started its life on the top of a very high mountain where the wind rain and snow slowly moved it into the way of a stream. The melting snow and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    God's Word Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 9,859 views

    This is the 6th sermon in the series "Back To The Basics". This sermon looks at four uses of Scripture.

    Sunday Evening November 17, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Back To The Basics [#6] GOD’S WORD 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Introduction: 1. As we continue in our series “Back To The Basics” let us look at the instruction manual for Christians. 2. Our text list 4 functions of the Word of God and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist