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  • Lanny Smith avatar

    Core 52 Week 2 - True Identity Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 2, 2020
     | 3,328 views

    What have we based our identity, our self-image on? How do we answer the question, "who am I?"

    Identity - Who Am I? Intro: • What is my self-image, self worth, my identity based on? • In short, too often we have to ask: Who Am I? • Christians contend that the fundamental expression of our identity is found in being made as image bearers of God. Genesis 1:26 Then God said, “Let us make man ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Take It To The Lord In Prayer

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 9, 2019
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     | 18,140 views

    THE IMPORTANCE OF PRAYER

    TAKE IT TO THE LORD IN PRAYER PS. 86:1-4 1. INTRODUCTION. WE AS A PEOPLE HAVE A TENDENCY TO TELL OTHERS ABOUT THE THINGS THAT ARE TROUBLING US BEFORE WE TELL GOD ABOUT IT. WHILE OTHERS MIGHT LISTEN, OFTEN TIME THERE IS VERY LITTLE THAT THEY CAN DO. I’M NOT SUGGESTING THAT WE DON’T SEEK COUNSEL ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beyond The Bitter Pill

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Oct 15, 2019
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     | 3,575 views

    You have to let some things go or they will consume and destroy you.

    Bitterness is the cancer of the soul. It starts out as a HURT. We have all been there. Some of us have sought healing and received it; others have not. Then it develops into ANGER. All you can think of is how unfair the situation is. Sooner or later it grows into BITTERNESS. Now it is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Understanding Faith Is Essential

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 11, 2019
     | 5,320 views

    We have 3 essential elements to succeed. Faith, Hope and Love. We will focus why FAITH is so important to please God. Yes, God is able, exceedingly, abundantly able, but we must move by faith and not by sight and emotions.

    UNDERSTANDING: FAITH IS ESSENTIAL By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 2 Corinthians 5:7 (For we walk by faith, not by sight:) 2 Corinthians 5:7 (MSG) It's what we trust in but don't yet see that keeps us going. Faith is as essential to us just as blood is to human life or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Different Angle Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 14, 2019
     | 3,099 views

    Sometimes we need to strive to understand important truths more deeply. Sometimes we need to be admonished to stay true to those truths, and to interpret events through their filter. Sometimes we need to find our unity through these.

    A Different Angle Introduction to I John 1. Being well-intended does not always work. One blogger writes, “Today, I found out that shutting off the heat in the rental property my parents owned was a bad idea. The water froze and the pipes burst, causing the whole kitchen ceiling to fall down. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The 10 Commandments

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Jan 14, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,064 views

    We need God's Word in our lives today!

    The Ten Commandments Exodus 20:1-17 Several years ago, there was a lot of news about a two ton monument of a Bible that had on it the ten commandments. Chief Justice Roy Moore of Alabama allowed it to be placed there only to have a higher court remove it and to remove him as well for not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hagar

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 6, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,339 views

    As I opened to read Genesis chapter 16, I got stuck with the above verse, it is such an eerie moment in the life of Abram and Sarah which we all can relate to, but our future depends on how we handle such situations, if not we are ruined.

    Hagar Genesis 16:1”Now Sarai, Abram's wife had borne him no children, and she had an Egyptian maid whose name was Hagar.” Our website and facebook links: https://www.worshipjesusministries.org https://www.facebook.com/balasamson01/ The following five points are covered in this entire ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    His Real Presence

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 10, 2020
     | 3,924 views

    On Holy Thursday Jesus institutes his sacred meal and commands us to love one another

    April 9, 2020 – Maundy Thursday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; John 13:1-17, 31b-35 His Real Presence Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Tonight is Maundy Thursday of Holy Week. Normally, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Good Shepherd Is Not A Hireling

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 22, 2018
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     | 7,553 views

    The Pastor/Shepherd feeds and protects his flock.

    Weekend Message/Devotion April 22, 2018 John 10:11-18 A Shepherd Is Not A Hireling Today’s gospel reading brings us right back to the reference to Jesus as The Good Shepherd. I’ll bet everyone remembers the last message about the Good Shepherd. We shared that message November 27, 1917, how ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    More Than Resolutions Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 8, 2018
     | 4,021 views

    Vision for 2018, growth based on church health, not necessarily numbers.

    Text: 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13, Title: More Than Resolutions, Date/Place: WHBC, 12/31/17, AM A. Opening illustration: Jonathan Edwards resolutions, Continuation of growth or health? Quote from the Words to Winners of Souls about pastors who can assess numbers… (p. 20) B. Background to passage: With ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Left Our First Love At Home

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 5, 2014
     | 5,898 views

    Jesus gives some steps to renewing our first love, they are not only good for restoring our love for Him but great steps in renewing our love for our spouse!

    Rev. 2:4-5-Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from its place—unless you repent. A man came to his pastor and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing For Life's Work: Lesson 2

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 25, 2014
     | 1,073 views

    How A Christian Should Prepare for Work

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 29:1-30; 30:25-43 1. God prospers us when we work at it. How People Prepare for Life’s Work • Attend school, prepare self and knowledge • Acquire skills needed on the job • Begin at the bottom • Perform chores at home • ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Heart That Sees God Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 10, 2014
     | 5,607 views

    What is going on inside, in our heart dictates our relationship with God

    Chuck Swindoll in "Growing Deep in the Christian Life," writes about x A man who bought fried chicken dinners for himself and his date one afternoon. The attendant at the fast food outlet, however, unintentionally gave him the proceeds from the day’s business - a bucket of money (all cash) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying In Secret

    Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Aug 20, 2014
     | 7,451 views

    Prayer is necessary both in secret and in the public places or congregational gathering. When you pray in the secret, you are applying and observing scriptural principle in your life.

    “But know that the Lord hath set apart him that is godly for Himself. The Lord will hear when I call unto Him”.(Psalm 4:3) “You can be sure of this:The Lord set apart the godly for himself.The Lord will answer when I call to him”.(NLT) “...When thou prayest, enter ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Give Me This Mountain

    Contributed by J. Darren Duncan on Oct 25, 2013
     | 5,677 views

    Requesting a Ministry from God! What would God have me do? When can I ask for a Ministry?

    GIVE ME THIS MOUNTAIN (Joshua 14:6-15) 1. HEBRON IS THE MOUNTAIN (Hebron: Society or Friendship) 2. CALEB IS THE MAN (Caleb: Dog, Crow, Basket) 3. GOD WILL MAKE MANIFEST Caleb's request is, "Give me this mountain," or Hebron, because it was formerly in God's promise to him, and he would let Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist