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  • David DeWitt avatar

    The Song Of The Shepherd Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 94 ratings
     | 5,868 views

    God cares for the needs that we have like a shepherd cares for sheep and a host cares for guests

    Song of the Shepherd Psalm 23 August 17, 1997 Evening Service Introduction I. A sheep farm: Sheep are frail and dumb animals, they need constant care and constant supervision, without this they will die or be injured II. We are the sheep of God: We need God’s care and supervision, we need His ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Values Of Our Father

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 3,377 views

    The Beattitudes show the values that God has for this life

    God’s True Values Matthew 5.3-12 November 2, 1997 Evening Service Introduction I. The concept of Core Values: Business terms, things that drive the business to success, the focus on what makes the business successful, the purpose of why they exist, many speak of service or quality, values provide ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Crossing Cultural Barriers

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,929 views

    Doing What God has called us to do.

    CROSSING CULTURAL BARRIERS 1 KINGS 5:1-6 INTRODUCTION: IN ORDER TO EFFECTIVELY ADVANCE THE KINGDOM OF GOD ON EARTH, CULTURAL BARRIERS MUST BE CROSSED. RACIAL PROFILING HAS TAKEN CENTER STAGE IN THESE YET TO BE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. THERE EXISTS A COLOSSAL GAP BETWEEN BLACK AND WHITE, WHITE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Biblical Approach To Each Day

    Contributed by George Brooks on Feb 2, 2008
    based on 46 ratings
     | 14,517 views

    This sermon is a word of advise on how each day should be approach in order for a Christian to remainpowerful and productive.

    A Biblical Approach To Each Day Psalm 118:24 “This is the day which the Lord has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:24, NASB)? Among other things, Psalm 118 is one of those songs which speaks of victory. This psalm was the last of a section of the Psalms ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Standing Firm And Standing Out

    Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Mar 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,021 views

    What does it Look like when the Lord is with you (on the job or at home)?

    Genesis 39 One of the most compelling and attractive narratives in Scripture. Betrayed, deserted, and sold. For many this would be the end of a sad story, but this is just the beginning for Joseph. Why? The Lord was with Him His Master Saw the Lord was with Him The Lord gave him success The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Faith On Trial

    Contributed by David King on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,987 views

    No matter the vagaries of life, no matter the turn of events, we have an anchor which holds our soul in life and ensures our stability."The Lord is our Refuge and Strength". Ps. 46:1

    For believers, faith is the way of life. “The just shall live by faith” Rom. 1: 7. However whatever has to do with life has to be tested. Man designed and built a flying machine, but he would not entrust it with human life until each component has been tested. No drug is administered to any ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sowing Seeds Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Bart Leger on Feb 9, 2005
    based on 108 ratings
     | 15,121 views

    People need something to hang on to, some glimmer of hope that things will get better, or that there is a hope for a better life, if not here, then in the afterlife.

    Last week we introduced our theme for 2005: Sowing Hope in a Hopeless World. The more I interact with people from all walks of life and see many in the midst of crisis, the more I realize that people need something to hang on to, some glimmer of hope that things will get better, or that there is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Gift Of Faith Series

    Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 28, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,326 views

    Has this Spiritual Gift been so abused in the Christian arena that we shy away from it? I hope not.

    (Continuation from Gifts of the Spirit Part 4) Gifts are broken down in 3 categories: A. Power to Know: (to reveal, or information) Word of Wisdom, Word of Knowledge, Discerning of Spirits B. Power to Act: (to do, action) Faith, Healings, Miracles C. Power ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Commitment

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,814 views

    It takes commitment to follow Christ

    PowerPoint transitions + New Slide > In Transitions _______________________________________________________ - To pledge to some thing or someone. When you hear the word dog, what do you think of? When you hear dog, you think of >Something like > 3x + What about when you hear the word cat? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pilgrimage Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,545 views

    Every person who walks humbly with the Lord encounters various situations along the way. Micah 7:8-13 discloses some of the experiences in the pilgrimage. Not everything that happens to the godly is good. God’s people encounter both good and bad during

    The Pilgrimage of Faith Micah 7:8-13 Intro John Bunyan wrote a classic when he penned Pilgrim’s Progress. The work is sound allegorical literature; it also contains many helpful insights about the Christian life. One of the contributions Bunyan make was to depict the Christian life as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Need For Encouragement Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,278 views

    Everyone needs a pat on the back from time to time, but we are also to be the one giving the pat on the back from time to time.

    The Need for Encouragement 1 Samuel 23:15-18 Intro Jonathan’s experience with David illustrates the reality of the ministry of encouragement. Romans 15:5 says “May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus.” So, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift Of Relationships Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 14, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,569 views

    We are given the gift of relationships. What steps need to be taken to restore fractured, broken relationships, restoring them to where God intends them to be?

    - Sibling rivalries as children! Somewhat funny looking back - Healthy rivalries – hockey! (Toronto and Montreal) - Tragic when sibling rivalries end up with broken homes and families. They can live within miles of each other but behave as if there is a continent between them. - Deeper lesson of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Your Prayer Quotient Series

    Contributed by Bong Baylon on Jun 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,687 views

    Your attitudes toward prayer determine your devotion to prayer.

    Title: What’s your Prayer Quotient (PQ)? By Bong Baylon Text: James 5:13-20 Big Idea: Your attitudes toward prayer determine your devotion to prayer. Tagline: Your PQ measures your spiritual health. How’s your PQ lately? Introduction: Interest: Years ago, I heard about IQ (Intelligence Quotient). ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    3 Keys To Overcome In The Valley Series

    Contributed by John Davis on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 35 ratings
     | 20,321 views

    How to turn your Valley of struggle into a Valley of Blessing

    As we read in vs. 26 they renamed the "Valley of Tekoa" the "Valley of Beracah which means Praise or Blessing." How many of you would like to know how to turn your valleys of struggle into valleys of Praises and Blessings? Well, where do we get the Valley of Jehoshaphat? in Joel 3:2,12& 14 Joel ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chris Stevens avatar

    Beyond The Turkey

    Contributed by Chris Stevens on Dec 16, 2008
     | 3,242 views

    During this season of being thankful as Christians it goes beyond a table filled with food and turkey, making thanksgiving a part of our daily life.

    The word thankful means to be glad or relieved about something, and to have a feeling or expressing of gratitude. How’s your thanksgiving this morning? How’s your joy? Is life weighing you down with worry? Doubt? Relationships in your life causing problems in your daily walk? You’re not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ