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  • Mark Haines avatar

    Dead Mules Don't Work

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 12, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,616 views

    Too many Christians settle for being forgiven and fail to recognize that dead sinners do not disobey God. We can live in obedience because we are alive to God and dead to sin.

    My purpose is to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to surrender their lives to Jesus and to live in obedience to him. Response Goal: Individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit will surrender their lives to God in prayer – at the altar rail if they want to prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Finish His Work: In His Service

    Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,281 views

    Finish the work that we have started in the Lord Jesus

    FINISH HIS WORK: IN HIS SERVICE John 4:34 INTRO: I. IT IS A HIGH CALLING A. It is a privilege 1. Mat 22:14 “For many are invited, but few are chosen.” B. It is an honor 1. 1 Tim 5:17 “ The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Prayer Works When Life Is Tough

    Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,465 views

    How to pray when things are not going well

    Audio is at - http://www.adrian.warnock.info/2006/01/prayer-works-when-life-is-tough.htm Four groups of people here this morning, and I have something to say to each of you Those who are not yet Christians You will have an opportunity to become a Christian today- begin to think, is that what I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer Works When Life Is Good

    Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,261 views

    How to avoid the dangers of things going well.

    Audio is at - http://www.adrian.warnock.info/2006/01/prayer-works-when-life-is-good.htm The sun and the wind were arguing who’s power was greatest the wind proposed this test "See the man walking on that road the one who can take his cloak shall be determined most powerful." Since the wind ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Greater Works Shall You Do

    Contributed by Chew Chew on Aug 2, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 29,383 views

    We are to do the works of Christ

    Title: Greater Works Shall You Do! Text: John 14:12 C.I.T: God has purposed his people to do the work that Jesus did, and has provided his people the anointing to do so. Purpose: To challenge the congregation to do the works Christ did and to show them how they can do that. Introduction Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Is Obeying God's Law Working For Salvation?

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Sep 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,668 views

    This study seeks to examine the confusion between walking in obedience and working to earn righteousness.

    Is Obeying God’s Law Working for Salvation? I have seen that there is a common misunderstanding among Christians as we struggle to reconcile God’s grace with obeying God’s commands. A few years back I read a book that stated that if you teach grace the way you should, it will almost sound like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whom Do You Work For?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Aug 31, 2007
     | 6,189 views

    Labor Day message that challenges the Christian to honor God on the job.

    Whom Do You Work For? Ephesians 6.5-9 September 2, 2007 (a-m) Labor Day Service Thompson Creek Baptist Church To make it in today’s world, you almost without fail, have to have a job. Even the super rich for the most part, have jobs or companies to run. All jobs have standards don’t they? They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does Your Work Say

    Contributed by James Thomas on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,498 views

    Our work should be a testimony to our faith

    What does your work say? House OF Judah October 6, 2007 Ezek 36:16-20 (Read out loud) Ezekiel was a prophet and a priest who was chosen by God to deliver God’s judgment and word to Israel. Ezekiel would deliver judgments to Israel because of the sinful nature Of Jerusalem at this time. Ezekiel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Many Hands Make Light Work Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 22, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 43,829 views

    The Hebrews pair up the practical human effort with the practical Godly effort to address the dire circumstances they find themselves in.

    In February of 1945 Joe Rosenthal pulled out his camera and clicked a photo that would later become the most reproduced photograph in the history of photography: Five young Marines planting the American flag on the island of Iwo Jima. The photo of these young men raising the flag was splashed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith Plus Works Equals A Hit

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 5, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,311 views

    A series of messages from the book of James. Teaching verse upon verse. It takes a faith and works mix to stay on track and to stay friutful.

    Faith Plus Works Equals a Hit Text: James 2:14-26 What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    All Things Work Together For Good Series

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 14, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,152 views

    The fivefold unbreakable chain of salvation

    Romans 8:28-31 That famous “All things work together for good” verse 28! We discussed this at some length last week to considerable effect! Here are five points to consider: We know- according to Wilson , this speaks of “experimental certainty, not tentative conjecture.” In other words, we know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Road Work" The Church And Its Mission Series

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Jun 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,262 views

    What is the biblical purpose of the Church? When we discover this, and put it into action, the Church and kingdom og God grows.

    SIGNS 2 “Road Work” by Pastor Donny Granberry Today we continue in our summer message series, “SIGNS.” Today’s theme will be “Road Work,” as we take a look at one of the Fundamental truths in the word of God. THE CHURCH AND ITS MISSION The Church is the habitation of God through the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What It Takes To Do His Work

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 21, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,175 views

    Gideon answered the call of God and learnt to overcome discouragement, doubt and obstacles to accomplish the purpose of God.

    What does it take to do the work God has called us to do and finish it? Take a look at Gideon. He was called by God for a special purpose at a special time. • God heard the cries of the people, and He wanted to save them from their enemies. He needs a man to do the job. • Gideon needs to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "When Prayer Is Not Working" Things To Check Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 18, 2005
    based on 45 ratings
     | 10,570 views

    Do you feel the heavens are brass and your prayers don’t get any higher than the ceiling? Here are some things that hinder our prayers. We need to check to see if they are causing us problems in getting answers.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches August 7, 2005 “When Prayer is Not Working--Some things to Check” Mark 11:22-26 INTRODUCTION: A father and his 10 year old son were looking at books one day at WalMart. His father said, “Here’s an interesting book,” ‘The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Prayer.’” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Carl Allen avatar

    How To Survive Working In A Hostile Environment

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 3, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 12,333 views

    How as a Christian are we to survive working in world where we are surrounded by sin and attacked for our Christian walk?

    HOW TO SURVIVE WORKING IN A HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT Genesis 39:1-12 In today’s society it is more then likely that we are going to be faced with working in a hostile environment, that is not conducive with our Christian walk. Fortunately God has given us examples in his word of how to overcome these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist