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  • Bill Smith avatar

    Coach God

    Contributed by Bill Smith on Jan 10, 2010
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     | 9,501 views

    Imagine God as a coach

    January 10, 2010 Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church Rescue United Methodist Church Luke 3:15-22 A funny thing happened last Thursday night, and no I don’t mean Alabama won the national championship. That wasn’t a funny thing……that was a great thing! The sermon that I had been ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,250 views

    Consider the duty, description and benefits of giving thanks to God.

    Col 3:12 And so, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; 13 bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. 14 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fasting And Prayer Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Mar 10, 2009
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    What role does fasting and prayer have to living the supernatural life?

    Sept 14 – Living the Supernatural Life: Fasting and Power Review of what God has shown us over the past few weeks. We are on a journey to discover and release the supernatural power of God that He has promised for our lives. The Supernatural Life: Is the norm for Christians and is not meant to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Practicing Solitude Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 30, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,956 views

    God has called us to be constantly fanning the spiritual flames inside us, and it is up to us to train ourselves to make the Spiritual Disciplines part of our routine, or lifestyle.

    Spiritual Disciplines Practicing Solitude 2 Timothy 1:6-7 (NIV) For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 7 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. God has called ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Hate What Is Evil

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 26, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,531 views

    Too many people, in our age of tolerance, fail to realize the importance of hating what is evil. Here are twenty-six areas of evil we need to hate, flee from and overcome with good.

    Hate What is Evil (Romans 12:9) Too many people, in our age of tolerance, fail to realize the importance of hating what is evil. Here are twenty areas that need to be identified in our personal life, relationships and activities that must be rooted out before we can "be holy as He is holy." ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Time To Decide

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,959 views

    There comes a time to make commitments -- are you ready to make one?

    In the Old Testament book of Proverbs, in chapter 30, there is a wonderful verse. The writer says in verse 18, "There are three things that are too amazing for me, four that I do not understand: the way of an eagle in the sky, the way of a snake on a rock, the way of a ship on the high seas, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Outreach: Keeping The Arrows Out

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Sep 21, 2006
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     | 2,836 views

    All Christians have been commissioned to reach out with the love and message of Jesus.

    MAIN IDEA: All Christians have been commissioned to reach out with the love and message of Jesus. OBJECTIVES: hearers will be encouraged and inspired to keep an “arrows out” approach to life, always looking for and creating opportunities to share the love and message of Jesus with others. Hearers ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Have A Joyful Life

    Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Apr 2, 2007
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     | 20,086 views

    Most people spend their lives searching for happiness. Joyful living is optimal. Sermon explores four ways how to have a joyful life.

    How to Have A Joyful Life If you ask people what they want out of life, they will tell you that they just want to be happy. I wonder this means. Think about a moment. What makes you happy? Personally, all the things that make me happy are dependent on other people, and other things that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Holding To The Promise

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 29, 2012
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     | 14,986 views

    Message about holding on to the promise that the Lord has given.

    Holding to the Promise 2Ki 4:8-37 (8) Now it happened one day that Elisha went to Shunem, where there was a notable (great, godly) woman, and she persuaded him to eat some food. So it was, as often as he passed by, he would turn in there to eat some food. Notable, great woman. Why? Some say ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Women Of God, Servants Of God Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 10, 2012
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     | 17,400 views

    Women, contrary to popular belief, hold a place of high regard with God. This is evidenced by the way God, Jesus, and even the "male chauvanist," Paul treats them.

    1. Part of a daily Jewish Prayer (by men): "Blessed are you, LORD our God, King of the Universe, for not having made me a Gentile." "Blessed are you, LORD our God, King of the Universe, for not having made me a slave." “Blessed are you, LORD our God, King of the Universe, for not having made ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer Keys - Focus On God Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Jul 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,508 views

    Prayer is talking and listening to God. We must not be too busy to listne. God spoke to Elijah in a still small voice. He speaks to us that way, too.

    Focus on God “Be still, and know that I am God, I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Ps 46:10 In 1517, an obscure Catholic priest named Martin Luther placed his life in God’s hands when he nailed his 95 theses, his 95 arguments against the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Psalm 119 - Aleph- V.1-8 Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 2, 2011
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     | 15,792 views

    What does it mean to be 'blessed'? Let's trek thru v.1-8 and see what the psalmist has to say about this question...

    Aleph October 12, 2011 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wednesday Bible Study Series Psalm 119:1-8 (ESV) – 1 of 22 1Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the LORD! 2Blessed are those who keep His testimonies, who seek Him with their whole heart, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Judith Hand avatar

    Feast Or Famine

    Contributed by Judith Hand on Jan 14, 2015
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     | 12,063 views

    The ONE THING we need is to feast on the Word of God

    Feast or Famine? Amos 8:1-12 Luke 10:38-42 Colossians 1:15-28 As is my usual preaching or teaching style… I want us to take a look at each of the passages from our readings today in Amos, Colossians and Luke to see the complete teaching. So here we go, let’s dig in! In ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    I Just Feel Like Something Good Is About To Happen!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 25, 2014
    based on 11 ratings
     | 51,564 views

    How many have come this morning expecting something from God… How many have come this morning and are willing to not let go and seek him until you receive what you came for?

    I just feel like something good is about to happen! Illus. I heard a story about a scrawny kid from West Texas who attended a small high school. They didn't have a wrestling program, but he read a book on wrestling and asked one of the assistant football coaches if he would enter him in some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "I Will" Worship With Others Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 5, 2015
     | 5,061 views

    Worship, The Heart, Priorities, Preferences

    I WILL – “I Will” Worship with Others Acts 2:46-47 (pg. 759) October 11, 2015 Introduction: We have a rule at the Burdette household that my daughter and wife continue to break and disregard...Here’s the rule: If you’re playing “Phase 10” with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ