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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Courageous Christ Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 28 ratings
     | 18,627 views

    As the light shines, the hostile opposition to it, & thus to Jesus the light bearer, grows. It was now dangerous for Jesus to appear at the Feast of Tabernacles. Despite the danger Jesus follows His appointed path but with wisdom.

    JOHN 7: 1-13 [The 5th Discourse] THE COURAGEOUS CHRIST [Leviticus 23: 33ff] John chapter 7 conveys the reactions of the world to the revelation of Jesus Christ. Again and again throughout this Gospel John has emphasized the difficulty and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two Side Of The Coin Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
     | 8,858 views

    We sit. We soak. We sour. There has to be more! How do we shake off the apathy and impact our culture? It is time to get engaged.

    Let’s Get Engaged Pt. 4 – Two Sides of the Coin We have talked about assuming the position. We are called to be gap standers between the living and the dead and stop the plague. We have been challenged to examine our priorities . . . pigs or people? Money or men? And finally I told you last ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Keeping On Into 2009 ”

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 30, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,390 views

    A CALL TO STEADFASTNESS, DEDICATION AND GREATER ASSURANCE THAT ALL OUR LABOURS IN THE LORD ARE NOT IN VAIN.

    1COR 15:58 “KEEPING ON KEEPING ON INTO 2009 ” I DON’T KNOW WHETHER YOU ARE A LOVER OF BOXING AS A SPORT OR NOT BUT WHEN A BOXER HAS HAD ENOUGH THE TRAINER CAN ‘THROW IN THE TOWEL’ THIS SIGNIFIES WE JUST CANT GO ON ANY FURTHER….. WE OFTEN USE THE TURN OF PHRASE TO SAY WERE GIVING UP. IF WERE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Beyond First Base

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,383 views

    This sermon examines the responsibility of following through on your faith commitment to Jesus Christ.

    Several years ago I attended a t-ball game and observed an interesting behavior. A t-ball player brought the crowd down in laughter. His behavior proved he had more to learn about playing ball. This little guy was excited about the game. He was intent about hitting the ball. He tensed his muscles ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    Hanging In There In Face Of Fear Series

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Oct 9, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,015 views

    Everyone faces fear in their lives. When we do God has some important things to help us not only cope with them, but overcome them in His name.

    Revelation 1:17-18; Psalm 27 A young college student had a summer job as a welder’s assistant, building a hospital. He had never welded before in his life. He was afraid of heights, and wouldn’t you know it, they put him to work welding on the seventeenth floor! Vast sections of steel beams were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Brilliance On Display

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 10, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,233 views

    Because our lives are on display, we must let God’s light shine through us. I. You’ve Got Light II. The World Needs Light III. Let Your Light Shine

    Brilliance on Display Intro: 2 guys were carpenters, and 1 always was teasing the other, not repudiated to be very smart. One night he shined his flashlight up to the 2nd story of a house and said, ‘would you mind climbing up this light beam and get my hammer for me?’ The nitwit said, ‘hah, how ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Owens avatar

    What Could Be More Important Than My Rights? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 24, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,107 views

    In 1 Corinthians 9, Paul defends his rights, gives up his rights, and shows how he lives without his rights. In doing so he becomes a great example for us in our dealings with the church and the world.

    Introduction: A. Several years ago the Public Library in a certain town had a service called "Dial-A-Tale." 1. Anytime a young child wanted to hear a fairy tale, he or she could call the number and listen to a pre-recorded reading of a short fairy tale. 2. Unfortunately, however, the telephone ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Blind Spot

    Contributed by Brian Mann on Jan 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,826 views

    Sometimes God sends the storms in our lives the great winds to shake us from our slumber, to awaken the spirit within, so that we might realize the potential that God has planted inside each one of us. It’s when we become broken when our spirits are low t

    The Blind Spot Jon 2:1 Then Jonah prayed unto the LORD his God out of the fish's belly, 2 And said, I cried by reason of mine affliction unto the LORD, and he heard me; out of the belly of hell cried I, and thou heardest my voice. {by...: or, out of mine affliction} {hell: or, the grave} 3 For ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Everything Happens For A Reason

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,777 views

    Joseph

    EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON (GEN. 45:1-15) After 20 years in the States, my wife and I decided to return to Asia for family and ministry reasons. Shortly before we arrived in Hong Kong in August, 2008, my wife decided to take a job in Macau, which was her only offer. I protested, "We didn't go ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Value Of Accountability Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,789 views

    Isn't it amazing how quickly we hold others accountable for our problems? Yet personal accountability is what brings us to Jesus Christ.

    “Between the Lines: The Value of Accountability” Romans 3:1-20 Cliff, while flying hot air balloon, realized he was lost. He reduced his altitude and spotted a woman below. He descended a bit more and shouted, "Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Miracles Within Miracles !!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 26, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,769 views

    To praise God for the "silent" miracles which occur alongside the "thundering" ones'!

    Miracles within miracles! First things first. Why are so many miracles recorded in the Scriptures? For us to be awed by the all-powerful ways of Almighty God and spontaneously praise Him in the spirit of adoration! The very purpose of our Creation is ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Extra Mile !!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Mar 3, 2012
     | 7,062 views

    In this Lenten season, to focus upon "the Extra mile" our Lord went in the three phases of His life.

    The Extra Mile Now old habits die-hard! Having been an executive in a State-owned Oil marketing company for 13 years in India, (before coming into full-time spiritual service), even today I cannot restrain from reflecting on any extra-ordinary event ...read more

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  • Tim Diack avatar

    What Good Can Come Of This? Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Mar 12, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,958 views

    We don't have to look far to see that suffering exists. Truth is, that tragedy enters into each of our lives. When it does we tend to ask: "Why did this happen to me?" But we should really be asking a different question.

    What Good Can Come of This? - 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 Care Home and Hospital Service – February 2012 Read 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 Those words were written nearly 2000 years ago by a man named Paul. Paul was what we call an apostle and he was a man that God used to do great things during the ...read more

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  • Mark Opperman avatar

    The Blessings Of Being Right With God Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Aug 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,353 views

    Those who are right with God are at peace with Him (1-2a), find joy in the hope of seeing Him (2b), find joy in the journey (3-5a), and are filled with His love (5b).

    The Blessings of Being Right with God Romans 5:1-5 1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah's Hope For A Nation Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 1, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 14,289 views

    As a nation, we need to repent of our sins and put our hope in God's forgiveness.

    A Messiah's Hope For A Nation Text: Matt. 23:37-39 Introduction 1. Illustration: In 1863 President Lincoln designated April 30th as a day of national humiliation, fasting, and prayer. Let me read a portion of his proclamation on that occasion: "It is the duty of nations, as well as of men, who owe ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist