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    Removing Our Relational Roadblocks Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 18, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,246 views

    The fifth message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God.

    Please Note: This message is a two part message within the series. If you are viewign this one, please look for part 2 under the same name to get the "rest of the story" Thanks! REMOVING OUR RELATIONAL ROADBLOCKS MATTHEW 5:23-24 OPENING ILLUSTRATION: One of the most vivid memories I have of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stewardship 1 - A Firm Foundation Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Apr 4, 2005
    based on 56 ratings
     | 13,708 views

    This is the first in a series of stewardship messages focusing on building a life of stewardship. This message investigates themes of ownership, responsibility, and accountability.

    Stewardship Pt 1 ¡V A Firm Foundation Genesis 1 This morning I want to begin a series of messages for stewardship month focusing on building a life of Christian stewardship. What is stewardship and what does it have to do with us? First let me dispel some myths about stewardship: Stewardship is ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    So. What Is Prayer Anyway? Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jul 26, 2006
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     | 4,322 views

    Prayer is more than just talking to God, it is a conversation with our heavenly Father that deepens our relationship to and faith in Him.

    So, What Is Prayer Anyway? Griffith Baptist Church – 7/16/06 P.M. Service Text: Philippians 4:4-7 Theme: Prayer goes deeper than us talking to God. It is at the heart and soul of our ongoing relationship with our creator. Introduction: The captain of an ocean steamer tells that on one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One On One: Personal Bible Reading And Study Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,858 views

    Part 1 of 5 in the series "A Light Unto My Path: Growing Through God’s Word." Looks at Personal time in the Bible.

    One on One: Personal Reading and Study Psalm 1 Unused Spiritual Resources During Superbowl XXXVII, FedEx ran a commercial that spoofed the movie Castaway, in which Tom Hanks played a FedEx worker whose company plane went down, stranding him on a desert island for years. Looking like the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus - Hope Of The World

    Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Feb 27, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,997 views

    A New year’s day message.

    Introduction I was talking to a church leader recently who does some voluntary work for Citizens Advice Bureau. He was commenting that what struck him was that with many people who came in there was an absence of hope. People come in, perhaps their relationship has broken down and there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    He Is The Lord

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 2, 2007
     | 2,360 views

    Gleaned from John Ortberg’s Book - "If you want to walk on the water, you have to get out of the boat". This teaches us that we must understand exactly "who" the Lord is.

    HE is the Lord Matthew 25:14-30 > Dr. Tim Lahaye tells the story (which I have repeated many times, but which perfectly illustrates a point); it’s about a husband who was receiving marital counseling. The obvious truth was that He and His wife were at odds with each other and were in the mode of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Troubled Trust

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 1, 2009
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     | 4,266 views

    There are a variety of issues that impact our level of trust in Christ

    Troubled Trust John 14:1, September 28, 2008 Morning Service Introduction Tony Snow, former Press Secretary for President George W. Bush, battled cancer for several years before it took his life earlier this year. Snow was asked if he had learned any lessons through his ob going battle. Listen ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    From Death To Life Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 24, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,196 views

    Paul persecuted Christians of the early church with a ferocious intensity. That is until he encountered Jesus. Meeting Jesus turned Paul's life around. He, who was dead, experienced new life.

    Acts 9:1-6 “From Death to Life” INTRODUCTION Almost all of us have experienced a life changing event in our lives. The people who worked at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 (but missed being at work that morning) share that their lives have been changed. For many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Comfort That God Gives Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 22, 2018
     | 10,498 views

    This passage repeats "comfort" again and again. What does Paul teach us hear about God's comfort?

    HARD ROAD: This life is tough and we will need some comfort along the way. - 2 Corinthians 1:3-7. - Even if you were only half paying attention when I read the passage, you know the main word: “comfort.” It’s littered throughout the verses. - Comfort is something that we all need from time to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving And Loving

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 16, 2017
     | 4,879 views

    an eye for an eye, insults, generosity, enemies, borrowers and God’s love

    Intro Did Jesus tell us to be as perfect as God? How is that possible? Goal Let us understand the measure of love God expects. Sermon Plan We will examine Matthew 5:38-48, an eye for an eye, insults, generosity, enemies, borrowers and God’s love. Matthew 5:38 “You have heard the law that says ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What If God Turned Away From Us? Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 6, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,117 views

    I cannot help but see a progression in our society where we are moving at an ever greater pace away from the biblical principles we were founded on and the god of our founders. Recent decision in our government and courts have only provided evidence in s

    WHAT IF GOD TURNED AWAY FROM US? HOSEA 9:1-17 INTRODUCTION: I CANNOT HELP BUT SEE A PROGRESSION IN OUR SOCIETY WHERE WE ARE MOVING AT AN EVER GREATER PACE AWAY FROM THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES WE WERE FOUNDED ON AND THE GOD OF OUR FOUNDERS. RECENT DECISION IN OUR GOVERNMENT AND COURTS HAVE ONLY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Waiting On God Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 4, 2011
     | 5,614 views

    In this brief study we will take a walk through the book of Acts highlighting some of the more significant verses and ideas presented by Luke. I have drawn some material from "Act Normal" by Scott Wilson.

    Acts Pt1- Waiting on God Introduction (thoughts take from Act Normal by Scott Wilson) New series- Acts- 28 chps- hit key parts/ideas. First- look at where Acts has been placed in the Bible. Bible PPT Just as Acts is located between- Gospels/Epistles- it is a bridge between- life of Christ we find ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Very Many But Very Dry Series

    Contributed by Pastor E. Jolly Erhunwmunse on Dec 10, 2008
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     | 10,051 views

    When dryness occurs in any life it is a sad situation. It is a situation whereby things have becomes worst. It is only God that can help in that situation.

    VERY MANY BUT VERY DRY” When dryness occurs in any life it is a sad situation. It is a situation whereby things have becomes worst. Our text: is taken from Ezekiel 37:1-14. “ The hand of the LORD was upon me, and he brought me out by the Spirit of the LORD and set me in the middle of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The End Is Near, And So Is A New Beginning

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 14, 2015
     | 7,249 views

    Our hope is in Christ’s return, which will be the main event of the end times. We must be careful not to be deceived by world events. Instead, we must look forward to the greatest event in history-Christ’s return for his church!

    We’re getting closer to the end of our church year. In fact, next Sunday is Reign of Christ Sunday, which is the church’s equivalent to New Year’s Eve. As we draw closer to the end of the church year, our Gospel readings begin to emphasize the signs of Christ’s Second ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Don't Stay In The Boat

    Contributed by Russell Lackey on Aug 10, 2014
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     | 14,735 views

    It has been said that "you will never walk on water if you do not get out of the boat." And yet, too often we fail to think about the next step. This sermon is meant to encourage those afraid to step out in faith as well as those who are sinking!

    Many centuries ago, a man named Peter stood on the edge of a boat in the Sea of Galilee. Like all people who find themselves on an edge - whether physical or metaphorical - a decision had to be made. Peter’s choice was to either to step out onto the water or remain in the boat. Not an easy ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran