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  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Hittites And Jebusites And Amorites, Oh My! Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 5, 2011
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     | 11,110 views

    Giants come in all shapes and sizes; none is bigger than God, who provides for those who believe his promises.

    The VCR is a wonderful invention. If you’ve got it set to tape your favorite shows it matters a whole lot less whether you’ll be home in time, doesn’t it. It makes meetings a whole lot less tense. Some things you have to be on time for, though. Movies, buses, job interviews... ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Give Thanks!

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Nov 28, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,732 views

    In all things, whether good or bad, we are to be thankful for what God has given us OR what God can make of our bad situation.

    Scripture Reading: Psalm 107 Basic Sermon Outline: --- "Give Thanks!" Introduction I. Good Times -----A. Times of Blessing -----B. Times of the Miraculous -----C. Times of Realization of God’s Character II. Bad Times -----A. Times of Discipline -----B. Times of Trial -----C. Times of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Victory In Jesus!

    Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on Dec 11, 2010
    based on 84 ratings
     | 55,249 views

    Defeat is destructive to our lives, and remaining in defeat can destroy our faith. It is not God’s will for your life to walk in defeat,

    “Father, I am your servant, willing and desiring to be used to bless your people.” The Fields are white and the laborers are few! 2. C.H. Spurgeon said, “If God does not save a man by truth he certainly will not save them by lies, and if the old ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Koran Burning And All That!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 24, 2012
     | 2,499 views

    To trust God to mete out justice when facing persecutions!!!

    THE BURNING ISSUE Want to become an international celeb in a jiffy? Go no further than aping the dubious, provocative style of “Pastor” Terry Jones of Dove World Outreach Center Gainesville who was hell-bent on burning Koran on Sept 11 (for obvious ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Behavior Of Men And Women Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 25, 2011
    based on 27 ratings
     | 18,057 views

    In our text, Paul speaks of the behavior of Christian men and women.

    INTRO.- Our world is full of bad behavior. However, it’s not supposed to be in the church! Christians are supposed to be somewhat different from other people in the world. ILL.- Geroge Gallup wrote: There’s little difference in ethical behavior between the churched and the unchurched. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where Is The God Of Elijah?

    Contributed by Stephen Wright on Apr 9, 2011
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     | 25,999 views

    Elisha returned alone after Elijah was caught up to heaven. As he approached the Jordan River he cried out "Where is the God of Elijah?" As we face challenges and obstructions today we may ask the same question.

    Where is the God of Elijah? Elisha was called by Elijah from what appears to have been a fairly affluent home 1Ki 19:19. He followed Elijah faithfully and humbly to the last. He had a firsthand view of Elijah’s later miracles and no doubt he heard graphic descriptions of the earlier ones. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "A Fearless Walk Through A Dangerous Valley.”

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 6, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,513 views

    Going through some valleys with His protection

    Psalm 23: The clock is my dictator, I shall not rest. It makes me lie down only when exhausted. It leads me into deep depression, it hounds my soul. It leads me in circles of frenzy for activities’ sake. Even though I run frantically from task to task, I will never get it all done, for my “ideal” ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Anger

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,588 views

    • Jesus said that our righteousness is to exceed that of the scribes and Pharisee’s • Most people would be able to stand before God • And say that they haven’t killed a person, • But how many of us could say that we never hated a person

    Jesus on Anger Matthew 5:21-5:26 After spending 3-1/2 hours enduring the long lines, surly clerks and insane regulations at the Department of Motor Vehicles, a man stopped at a toy store to pick up a gift for he son.he brought my selection - a baseball bat - to the cash register. "Cash or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Rev.# 27~8:1-7 7th Seal Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 10, 2009
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     | 5,748 views

    The catastrophic events in most of the trumpet judgments that we’re about to get into are called “woes.” The prophetic interlude, or parenthesis, between the sixth and seventh trumpets (10:1–11:14) adds more details about the nature of the Tribulation

    Rev.#27~8:1-7 7TH SEAL 10-17-09 We’ve been reading and studying the many things that are revealed under the 7 sealed judgments, as six of the seals have now been open by the Lamb, the Lord Jesus, we’ve saw many things that were under 6 of these seals, --“the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fulfilling God’s Purpose

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 28, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,212 views

    To accomplish God’s good purpose, we are to respect all people, love other believers, fear God, and honor those who rule over us - even when something doesn’t seem good to us. These kinds of actions may fan a spark of belief in those who observe our respo

    Opening illustration: Sometimes when I want to start a fire, the wind puts it out. But when I try to keep a fire burning, wind keeps it going. So, in the first situation, I label wind “bad” because it thwarts my plans; in the other, I label it “good” because it helps me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Abduction Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 10, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,893 views

    We need to be alert to being spiritually abducted!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I cannot imagine the horror a family faces when a loved one is abducted. If you have been following the news you have heard of one the most recent cases out of Cleveland where three girls had been missing for over ten years. • They were given up for dead ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spiritual Adultery

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 8, 2012
     | 8,566 views

    Adultery happens in some marriages but there is another type of adultery that takes place much more often – Spiritual Adultery.

    Dr. Mike Fogerson May 20, 2012 Introduction A Do you remember when Sandra Bullock won her Golden Globe for her role as Leigh Anne Tuohy in “The Blind Side?” 1 In her acceptance speech she said of her then husband, “I love you. You are so hot.” a She was married to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Destroying Your Enemy

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 8, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,940 views

    Obeying Jesus’ command to love our enemies doesn’t come naturally, however. Often our first response is to retaliate. The best way - the Christ-like way - to destroy an enemy is to make him your friend! To melt an enemy, try the warmth of love.

    Opening illustration: There is a story told of two shopkeepers. Their stores were across the street from each other, and the two had a bitter rivalry. One day an angel came to one of the shopkeepers and said, “The Lord has sent me to tell you that you may have one wish. Whatever you ask for, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Overcome The World! Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 18, 2012
     | 6,122 views

    As we obey the two great commands we overcome the world. Living for God, serving all people.

    Overcome the World! How deep the Fathers love for us! (Stuart Townend) How deep the Father’s love for us, How vast beyond all measure That He should give His only Son To make a wretch His treasure How great the pain of searing loss, The Father turns His face away As wounds which mar the chosen ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Dynamics Of God’s Good News

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,759 views

    Today we want to look at what made Paul and his team successful as they traveled around sharing the good news about Jesus. Several dynamics emerge from these verses in 1 Thess. 2 that will help us become more effective in sharing God’s grace with others.

    Dynamics of God’s Good News 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Intro: Have you ever felt like a failure in something you were trying to accomplish or be successful at? Sometimes we feel discouraged in our life roles (as a student, as an athlete, as a friend, as a parent, as a husband or wife, as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God