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  • bubot parago avatar

    Turning Famine Into Favor

    Contributed by Bubot Parago on Sep 20, 2008
    based on 31 ratings
     | 12,442 views

    The time has now come for Joseph... From the pit to Potiphar’s household to the prison to the palace...A long journey of thirteen years had passed by from the dream he told to his family to this eventual day.By his dreams he was ostracized and by the Phar

    The time has now come for Joseph...From the pit to Potiphar’s household to the prison to the palace. A long journey of thirteen years had passed by from the dream he told his family to this eventual day.By his dream he was ostracized and by a dream he will be aggrandize.This story will turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Three Things That We Cannot Live Without.

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,295 views

    Communion Meditation for September 7, 2008

    (Slide 1)When you go on a trip what are the three things that you don’t leave home without? (Allow for feedback.) (Slide 1a) What are three things we physically cannot live without? (No not chocolate, chocolate, and chocolate!) Water, air, and food. (Slide 1b) What are three things we spiritually ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Priority Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,152 views

    Peter expresses here in this text the necessity of developing Christian character. This sermon addresses the priority we must have as Christians daily to be christ-like.

    The Priority 2 Peter 1:1-11 Intro A wife remarked to her husband after the church service: “Did you see the hat Mrs. Jones was wearing?” “No,” said the husband, “I didn’t.” “Did you see the new dress Mrs. Smith had on?” she asked. “I’m afraid I didn’t,” said her husband. To this his wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Victory Is A Shout Away Series

    Contributed by Michael West on Oct 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,528 views

    When you declare war on your sin and unbelief that will be the time when you will see powerful revelation from the Lord.

    May 25th, 2008 River of Life Ministries Pastor Michael West Series: His Majesty, His Name Part 7— Jehovah Tsebaioth; Lord of Hosts Sermon: Victory is a shout away Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17 “Yet, I will rejoice in the Lord!” Let me ask you something; "What can the Devil do to a Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Is Your Name

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Oct 2, 2008
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     | 3,578 views

    Discovering your name sometimes requires experiences of dark nights and aloneness. God must test our behaviour. He pushes us to see things that are not good for us, things that must change. He loves us far to much to leave us to our destructive behaviour

    The unknown author of the following story captures the value of a name. “After the American Civil War the managers of the infamous Louisiana Lottery approached Robert E. Lee and asked if he’d let them use his name in their scheme. They promised that if he did he would become rich. Astounded, Lee ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Guilty Until Proven Guilty Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 27, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,390 views

    As followers of Jesus, we must argue our case fairly, even when our opponents do not. They do not set our agenda.

    Guilty Until Proven Guilty (Acts 6:8-15) 1. Many changes come to us a step at a time. I came across of illustration of this regarding trapping wild pigs. You catch wild pigs by finding a suitable place in the woods and putting corn on the ground. The pigs find it and begin to come everyday to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    An Introduction To The Beatitudes Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 27, 2008
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     | 14,459 views

    An introduction to a 9 part series on the Beatitudes and what Jesus is calling us to become.

    The Beattitudes - Introduction September 28, 2008 Matthew 5:1-12 I would like to do an informal survey. I have one very simple question . . . Who would like to be blessed by God today? That’s it . . . simple isn’t it? Okay, if you want to be blessed by God, then I need you to raise your hands! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Creator's Mark Is Everywhere Series

    Contributed by Samuel Wilder on Nov 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,302 views

    This is a sermon on becoming the creative people God has made us to be and learning to give thanks for God’s mark of creativity upon all of creation.

    Four Psalms of Thanksgiving Psalm 104 – God’s Mark is Everywhere November 9, 2008 ____________________________________ Reading of Psalm 104, using designated readers in the congregation (use video loop of creation scenes): • Verses 1-4 • Verses 5-13 • Verses 14-18 • Verses 19-26 • Verses ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    7 Things God Hates (Part One) Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,891 views

    Looking at the character of man that is not pleasing to God. It is in our best interest to allow the Lord to take these things out of our lives.

    7 Things that God Hates(Part one) Proverbs 6:16-19 Introduction- This morning I want to talk to a moment about what proverbs 6 calls the seven things that God hates or the 7 abominations of God. 1.Pride 2. Lying 3. Shedding of innocent blood 4. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Heavens Hero Unsung Heroes Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,081 views

    Faith Brings Triumph Trials and Tribute You can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

    Heaven’s Unsung Heroes It seems that as the writer to the Hebrews considers the numerous examples of heroes in the faith that he is simply overwhelmed with awe and amazement. So for the first time in his letter to the Hebrew Christians he speaks personally {he uses the first person singular pronoun ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Does God Have My Very Best

    Contributed by Albert Corey on Dec 4, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,016 views

    Am I giving God my very best obedience?

    DOES GOD HAVE MY VERY BEST? 2 Chronicles 12:1-16 1. Now it came to pass, when Rehoboam had established the kingdom and had strengthened himself, that he forsook the law of the Lord, and all Israel along with him. 2. And it happened, in the fifth year of King Rehoboam, that Shishak king of Egypt ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Samson

    Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Jan 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,928 views

    Second Chances

    Samson Introduction: 1. Was Samson a sinner or a saint? a. Samson doesn’t fit into our box. b. It is hard to categorize him. c. I am so glad that God does not expect me to be perfect. 2. How can we claim the power of God? a. God wants us all to be strong in the face of despair. b. Even when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    R.e.s.p.e.c.t

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 28, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,236 views

    The second in the series based on the six pillars of ‘Character Counts!’

    Who can tell me what we did last week during my talk about trustworthiness? (Looking for: trust walk) (Slide 1) What people in the Bible did I use to help us understand why trustworthiness is important? (Looking for: the Wise Men) (Slide 2) What two qualities of trustworthiness did I say the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Champions For Jesus

    Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Mar 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,992 views

    Since Christians do not where on official unifrom what sets a Christian apart in the eyes of the world?

    CHAMPIONS FOR JESUS Introduction: Olympic overview. We look at these atheletes as champions. What does it take to be a champion for Jesus. Read II Timothy 4:7,8. 1986 Rules for the torch bearers. I) WEAR THE OFFICAL UNIFORM. Romans 13:14 Galatians 3:27 Acts 2:38 Ephesians 6:10-ff II) ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Honor Such Men Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Jun 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,431 views

    Philippians 2:17-30. The lives of three godly men are examined.

    AGAIN I SAY REJOICE HONOR SUCH MEN PHILIPPIANS 2:17-30 INTRODUCTION - You might remember that during our look at Philippians 2:9-11 I told you that the paramount, or greatest confession of the early church was “Jesus Christ is Lord”. The supreme authority of the Creator and Master of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist