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  • Dr. Phillip Paschal avatar

    Faith To Forgive

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Jan 14, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,411 views

    IF WE SEEK FORGIVENESS, WE MUST BE WILLING TO FORGIVE OTHERS.

    THE FAITH TO FORGIVE LUKE 23:34 1.INTRO. ALL OF US HAVE BEEN ON THE RECEIVING END OF HURT, RESULTING IN ILL FEELINGS TOWARDS THE PERSON WHO HURT US, CONSEQUENTLY, WE HAVE HELD GRUDGES FOR YEARS. THESE GRUDGES CAN AFFECT US INTERNALLY AND EXTERNALLY. ALSO, ALL OF US HAVE INFLICTED OUR SHARE OF PAIN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abandon Ship

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,642 views

    It takes faith in Christ Jesus to abandon ship and walk on water out into the unknown of life.

    Matthew 14: 22 – 33 / Abandon Ship Intro: Jed felt that his who life misfortune had been his lot; yet, he never complained / wife ran off with hired hand / daughter ran off with traveling salesman / son was lynched / fire burned down barn / cyclone blew away house / hail storm destroyed crops / ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Figs

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,757 views

    As believers, we are saved and commanded to bear fruit. We will be judged on how we bear fruit. Jesus uses the parable of a barren fig tree to teach us of both the coming judgment of our productiveness, as well as how to bear fruit in the christian life.

    HOOK: Figs – Janet preserving my Gran’s homemade fig preserves. I love fig preserves. READ: Luke 13:6-9 LOGO – Be doers of the Word and not hearers only James 1:22 I. F RUIT: First, we see in this passage that the purpose of a fig tree is to bear fruit Let me give you some facts about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C Jordan avatar

    The Blessed Life #6: Put God First Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,619 views

    Jesus said, "Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." If we want to put God first in our lives, then we need to take a look at where we are putting our treasure.

    THE BLESSED LIFE #6: PUT GOD FIRST PART ONE - WITH PASTOR CHRIS JORDAN: OPENING TEXT: “Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do!” (Prov. 4:7). • God has given us a gift in the Bible, and that’s where we find wisdom for daily living. • We’ve been studying the Sermon on the Mount, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "The Hope Of The Believer”

    Contributed by John Harper on Nov 11, 2008
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     | 8,493 views

    We have been given a hope that will last beyond our trials.

    I Peter 1:1-12 July 16, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper “THE HOPE OF THE BELIEVER” Introduction: (vs. 1-2) • Who is the author? Apostle Peter • Who is the audience Christians scattered throughout Northern Turkey • What is the message? We have been given hope • that will last through our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Do You Do When The Wine Runs Out?

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 20, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,221 views

    What do you do when the wine runs out? Go and get some more. You Can listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (Aug 2008)

    A Lack of Wine was A Major Crisis, 1. Brought shame and disgrace on the family 2. Robbed Guests of Refreshment & Rejoicing Q What do you do when the Wine Runs Out? Get another Bottle, go to Supermarket. Wine clearly represents the Blood of Jesus, never run out of it power in our lives Wine ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Let Us Go To Bethlehem And Find The Christ Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 16, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,236 views

    In the midst of the Christmas rush, Christ is oftentimes left out as we forget that it is His birthday we are celebrating. The precise meaning of that first Christmas is clear: God came to earth in human form.

    Let Us Go to Bethlehem and Find the Christ of Christmas Lk 2:1-14 More than 2000 years ago there was a Man born contrary to the laws of life. This Man lived in poverty and was reared in obscurity.... Only once did He cross the boundary of the country in which He lived, that was during His ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Thirsting For God

    Contributed by David Carter on Jan 13, 2007
    based on 46 ratings
     | 63,283 views

    THIRSTING FOR GOD

    THIRSTING FOR GOD (NLT)Psalm 42: 1-2 - As the deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God. I thirst for God, the living God. When can I go and stand before him? (NLT) Psalm 63: 1-5 - O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Name Change As A Prayer

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 15, 2007
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     | 2,005 views

    Our new church name describes who we are and who we want God to make us into.

    Our New Name as a Prayer October 22, 2006 We began the decision-making process to change our name back in January on this year. We went through deciding that we would begin the process of choosing a name for the church, and then received suggestions for possible new names. We voted on all the ...read more

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  • David Moore avatar

    The Worst Experience Of My Life! Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,341 views

    With a new baby, comes a new experience. Saints dealing with New Converts.

    The worst experience of my life A new born baby! Anyone with children can relate. New babies can be a handful. (And then some!) Let’s review some of the aspects of New Babies! New Babies • Dirty dippers • When you change them they poop again • Crying – It’s not like the can tell you what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Praying For The Sick (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Rex E. Faile on Jan 24, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,045 views

    Jesus did the works of the Father and has now commissioned His church to do the same in His name.

    Kingdom Authority Praying For the Sick (Part 2) Luke 4:18 18 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty ...read more

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  • Tim Gentry Sr. avatar

    By The Amazing Grace Of God I Am

    Contributed by Tim Gentry Sr. on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,118 views

    This is a sermon of what I am only by the grace of God.

    1 Cor. 15:10 BY THE AMAZING GRACE OF GOD I AM Intro: Grace: This is one of those special words that belongs to the child of God. God has given us some words that the world just doesn’t know how to properly appreciate. For instance, there are words like glory, amen, hallelujah, faith, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do The Word

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Feb 1, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,409 views

    God doesn’t ask us to just listen to his word he wants us to put it into practice. When we live a life obeying him then we will discover true freedom begins.

    Do The Word James 1:22-25 Pastor Ryan Akers Video- Year of the bible Me- Moving from Bartlesville, OK to Rapid City, SD. Wouldn’t ask directions and almost burned the breaks out in the black hills. If I followed direction I wouldn’t have gotten into trouble. We- People don’t like to ask about ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Tony Searles avatar

    Installation For An Associate Pastor

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Feb 10, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 19,012 views

    This is a simple Installation Service for our Associate Pastor we recently have recieved.

    Installation Service Associate Pastor (Call Pastor Brian Belinda to stand before the Congregation) As we have gathered together this evening, we do so with the intention to receive a gift from God to this Body, in the form of an Associate Pastor. The Scripture informs us in Ephesians 4:11, “And ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Craig West avatar

    What's So Amazing About Grace?

    Contributed by Craig West on Feb 12, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,927 views

    This is a sermon that shows 3 benefits of God’s grace.

    “What’s So Amazing About Grace?” 2 Samuel 9 READ 2 Samuel 9:1—13 GRACE WILL SEEK YOU OUT - David was on the throne of Israel when he asked about Saul’s descendants…Grace begins in the throne room - Like Mephibosheth, before we were aware of grace, it was already seeking us out. - Romans 5:6—8: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist