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  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    Bitter Herbs

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 26, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,079 views

    We need to remember what God has done for us!

    Bitter Herbs Exodus 12:5-13 It is impossible to drive in the wrong direction and arrive at the right destination. God had hoped that the memory of slavery would be adequate to purge Israel's desire to move in the wrong direction in the future, and eating those bitter herbs each Passover ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Wright avatar

    We Don't Have Revival, Because We Don't Want Revival

    Contributed by John Wright on Jun 28, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,197 views

    An exposition of Ps 85 pointing to the cost of revival in our hearts

    Psalm 85 …. We Don’t Have Revival … …Because We Don’t Want Revival Intro: Lots of talk, lots of songs, lots of insincere praying about revival. Truth: Most of us would like to SEE revival, we would like to WITNESS a revival, we would like a revival to take place in our CHURCH …. But we, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Troublemaker

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 11, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,712 views

    A message on the problems we have with our tongue.

    THE GREAT TROUBLEMAKER James 3:1-2 INTRO: If this message is preached on Sunday night, announce that morning that you are going to expose the greatest troublemaker in the church that night. Probably the greatest offender of our body is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Obedience Over Sacrifice

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on May 6, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 9,996 views

    Why is obedience more important to God than sacrifice? Obedience is more important than sacrifice because we can sacrifice without loving God, but we obey God because we love Him. Jesus said (John 14:15 NIV) "If you love me, you will obey what I comman

    Obedience over Sacrifice By Greg Johnson May 6, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org One of King Saul’s major flaws was that he tried to spiritualize his disobedience to God and His Word. He was neither authentic nor transparent and was constantly trying to act spiritual in the midst of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Outsider To Royal Ancestress

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Dec 17, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,988 views

    THE STORY OF A WOMAN’S FAITH AND HOW GOD FULFILLS HIS PLAN IN ALL OF US.

    OUTSIDER TO ROYAL ANCESTRESS RUTH 1:6-17 INTRO: GREAT LOSS 1: ELIMELECH DECIDED TO LEAVE A) IT WAS HIS CHOICE TO TAKE HIS FAMILY TO MOAB B) V 1 A CERTAIN MAN OF BETHELHEM JUDAH WENT TO DWELL IN MOAB C) THERE WAS FAMINE IN ISRAEL D) AND MOAB DID NOT SUFFER FROM THIS FAMINE E) ELIMELECH DIES IN ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Wash Off The Mud!

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 29, 2012
     | 6,235 views

    New life in Christ, healing both physical and spiritual, what importance do we place on these, and while the physical healing is a wonderful gift it is the spiritual that lasts...new Life in Christ what a wonderful thing!

    I would like to thank …… for her testimony. The reality is that to go from where you were, to where you are to occur something had to happen, change had to occur and the decisive thing that happened was that …… and God entering into a relationship. The thing is that God ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Where Is Joseph Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on May 14, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,339 views

    Alas, the great, powerful pagan monarch Pharaoh found ‘none’ in his colossal palace to give him a piece of advice and interpret the dream for him among the plethora of magicians and wise men of Egypt!

    Where is Joseph! Genesis 41:8”…..there was no one who could interpret them (the dream) for Pharaoh.” In the wee hours of this morning as I read the Bible, the above scripture caught my attention! Alas, the great, powerful pagan monarch Pharaoh found ‘none’ in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Peace Be With You

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 14, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,324 views

    In Bethlehem's fields the angels sang, "Peace on earth." The crowd in Jerusalem reply, "Peace in heaven."

    PEACE BE WITH YOU. Luke 19:28-40. EXEGESIS. (Luke 19:28). Jesus had already ‘set His face to go to Jerusalem’ (Luke 9:51). Now His hour had come, and He confronted his destiny. (Luke 19:29). “The mount of Olives” - the direction from which Messiah was expected to come into Jerusalem. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Kind Of House God Lives In

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,488 views

    Message exploring the call to be a "House of Prayer".

    Opened with dramatization of the scene in Matthew 21 - overturning tables. 2,000 year old scene that set the stage for anger vs. sin debate. What motivated this outburst? (Read Matthew 21:12-13) Quoting the Prophet Isaiah (Read 56:6-7) What angered Jesus? What the temple had become, or it not ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Just Go!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 3, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,294 views

    There are no excuses. It’s time to go; Just go! This was Jesus’ last command with a promise. " I will be with you!"

    Just Go! Text: Matthew 28: 16-20 While unbelievers are in term oil and fear, others are reaching out, hearing, and ready to do the Master’s will! Isn’t it the same way today? All of us will hear, but some will doubt and even walk away from the very words spoken to them as a direct ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gerald Van Horn avatar

    A Solemon Charge To Fathers Series

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,999 views

    The text says that fathers are worse than in fidels

    A SOLEMN CHARGE TO FATHERS -Part #1 Text. I Timothy 5:7,8 “And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless, But if any provide not for his own, specially for those of his own household, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.” INTRODUCTION I. This Text Declares ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Darius

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 9, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,741 views

    Have you heard of this statement, “All brawn and no brains”? This means, ‘to have great power or physical strength but lack mental acuity or intelligence.’ This exactly describes king Darius.......

    Darius Daniel 6:2”……that the king (Darius) might not suffer loss….” Have you heard of this statement, “All brawn and no brains”? This means, ‘to have great power or physical strength but lack mental acuity or intelligence.’ This exactly describes king Darius and also many ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Donald McCulley avatar

    The Call To Be The Church Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019
     | 4,647 views

    Want an overall outline? Fix your focus. Forgo your feuding. Face your foolishness. Forsake your filthiness. Figure out your freedom. Function as a family. Factor in your future. Now just be found faithful.

    THE CALL TO BE THE CHURCH I CORINTHIANS 16:1-24 INTRODUCTION: Want an overall outline? Fix your focus. Forgo your feuding. Face your foolishness. Forsake your filthiness. Figure out your freedom. Function as a family. Factor in your future. Now just be found faithful. Because Jesus is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Henson avatar

    Proclaiming Jesus Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 22, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,762 views

    When you obey God the hosts of heaven stand at attention, ready to aid you in your righteous endeavor; the Spirit of God comes along side to help; Jesus adds His “Amen” to your prayers, and our heavenly Father moves creation to work on your behalf.

    Colossians 1:28 He [Jesus] is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ. 29 To this end I strenuously contend with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me. Proclaiming Jesus-that everyone may become ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Best Deal Ever!

    Contributed by Stan Szelkowski on Oct 3, 2017
     | 7,187 views

    This is a salvation sermon. I share the best deal I ever made when I came to Christ. This sermon is in "outline form" and contains reference to some personal illustrations. Substitute your own personal illustrations and experience.

    Scripture Reading: II Corinthians 5:17-21 - Have you ever been a victim of a bad deal? -- The freezer with moth balls - Have you ever been the beneficiary of a good deal? -- In 1988: A VW tub buggy for a 1987 Yugo & $2,000 (cost $1,600) - This was NOT the best deal I’ve ever made though… - ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible