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  • GUY GLASS avatar

    When You Wish Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 30, 2007
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    In this passage, Paul expands on his statement of chapter 3 and verse 10. He makes a wish to God for himself and the church. In essence a prayer. So when we wish to God, here is what we sould wish for: Fellowship, Love, and Closeness to God

    WHEN YOU WISH 1 THESSALONIANS 3:11-13 INTRODUCTION: What we come to in this passage is the close of a very personal section by the Apostle Paul. These final verses contain a wish. A wish of Paul’s for himself and for the church. We might be able to say that this is Paul’s wish for OUR church! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Have Power Over Temptation

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
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    Jesus gives us POWER to overcome the reality of temptation

    How to Have POWER Over Temptation Matthew 4:1-11 June 3, 2007 Morning Service Introduction Mark was very poor at spelling. On examination day he was stumped by many difficult words. Softly the tempter whispered, "Look at Jane’s paper; she’s an honor student and always gets them right!" Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Best That God Has Series

    Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
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    God’s plan for you is ALL good! You can arise now and say, "I am God’s best". Dr. Hughes challenges you to take a leap of faith and believe that God made you His best.

    I sense a destiny in your life because you are valuable to God. God wants you to prosper and have success in your life. He has a plan that only you can accomplish and fulfill. You are created with God’s best material! You were born for GREATNESS! You were created for health, not sickness; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Successful Christian Living

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Feb 23, 2008
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     | 7,959 views

    I want to look at three key-words in this scripture, - ‘come, ‘take’, and ‘find’. Keys unlock doors, and an understanding of how these words relate to this scripture can unlock truth for us that will help us know compelling ‘Successful Christian Living’

    SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN LIVING His Yoke Fits Well Matthew 11:28-30 28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Keeping Your Joy Alive Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Aug 1, 2008
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     | 8,703 views

    In this Psalm, we notice three aspects of this topic of joy and the motivations that can keep us joyful.

    Keeping Your Joy Alive Griffith Baptist Church – 8/3/08 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 40 Main Verse: Psalms 40:8 - I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart. The Introduction 1. God Helps the Troubled – 40:1-3 2. God Helps the Humble – 40:4-5 3. God Helps the Obedient – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessings And Brain-Aches

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 25, 2008
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     | 2,363 views

    Kids can be immense joys but also our greatest pains. Sometimes at the very same moment! There are really no magic formulas for dealing with kids but there is inspiration and help from God.

    Blessings and Brain-aches Proverbs 22:6 August 24, 2008 This morning I am going to talk about our children. Raising children. But I speak not as one who has all the answers but as one who is looking to the One with all the answers. In other words, I hope that God will speak to you through these ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Changing The Course Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 3, 2008
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    A call to the believing citizens to see and respond to God’s work in the land.

    Changing the Course Habakkuk 1:5-11 * With the importance of this week looming large, I went to my bookshelf and reviewed some of the books found there. The titles which I found there (I.E. Heal our Land, Seducing America, Reclaiming Morality in America, Preserve us a Nation, A Nation with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From The Angels Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 8, 2008
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     | 4,294 views

    We can learn from the angels about our honor and responsibility as believers.

    THE CALL OF CHRISTMAS - PT#1 Lessons from the Angels Luke 2:1-20 * Did you know that Christmas is under attack? It’s subtle in some ways and “in your face” in others. Many retailers have attempted to remove “Christmas” from their advertizing in an effort, so they say, of not offending people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Promise Of The Father Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 23, 2009
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     | 5,272 views

    We need to acknowledge the presence of the Holy Spirit and appropriate His power. He is the source of an overflowing life in Christ.

    Acts 2:1-4, 14-21 The Promise of the Father It happened on the day of Pentecost – a Jewish festival on 50th day after Passover, also known as the Feast of Firstfruits (Harvest). • So they waited for 10 days, after Jesus’ ascension. • According to Acts 1:15, there were 120 of them. They believed ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Living Victoriously!

    Contributed by Diana Ball on Jan 3, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,515 views

    A reminder of the things we need to focus on if we expect to live a life of victory in Christ.

    PROVERBS 3: 5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." There are four points to living the Christian life in absolute victory. 1. TRUST GOD God is the same yesterday, today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Fill Your Barns

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 26, 2015
     | 6,267 views

    God wants to fill all our needs we just need to obey and grow.

    FILL YOUR BARNS Proverbs 3:1---10 1 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: 2 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. 3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trust In The Lord

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015
     | 9,179 views

    Trust in the LORD

    Proverbs 3:1-6 5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. 1. AN EXCLUSIVE TRUST - 5 Trust in the LORD - A Life of Total Devotion to the Lord. - AN ENTIRE TRUST 5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    According To The Riches Of His Glory

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jul 29, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,175 views

    Understanding the riches of His glory

    Weekend Message/Devotion Ephesians 3:14-21 According to the Riches of HIS Glory “According to the riches of HIS glory!” That’s some statement, isn’t it? What does it actually mean? Is it a mystery to be studied and delved into? I think it is, so let’s just do that. We read in verses 17-19, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Call To Intercession

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jun 7, 2016
     | 10,738 views

    GOD IS LOOKING FOR MEAN AND WOMEN WHO WILL PRAY CONTINUALLY WITHOUT CEASING.

    TOPIC: THE MINISTRY OF INTERCESSION LESSON: THE CALL TO INTERCESSION 1TIM. 2:1; ROM. 8:26; EZEKIEL 22:30; JAMES 5;16 WHAT IS INTERCESSION? a. Intercession might be defined as love on its knees in prayers for others. It is pleading to the father on behalf of the needs of someone else. (Eph 3:14 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Bethel Journey

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Jul 31, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,754 views

    PART 2 OF A 2 PART SERIES ON JACOB

    THE BETHEL JOURNEY PART 2 OF A 2 PART SERIES ON JACOB GENESIS 35: 9-10 FOCAL POINT: WHAT IS IN A NAME? INTRODUCTION: THE OLD TESTAMENT RECORDED SEVERAL NAME CHANGES AND THE NEW TESTAMENT RECORDS ONE SPECIFICALLY (SIMON TO PETER) A NAME CHANGE GENERALLY INDICATED A CHANGE OF CHARACTER AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist