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  • Mark Baker avatar

    Called To Pray

    Contributed by Mark Baker on May 10, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,267 views

    In today’s political climate, many are turned away by all the negativity and are disgusted with everything that is going on. So much so, that they just want to throw up their hands, close their eyes, and hope things will just get better by themselves...

    Over the centuries, there have been many great revivals and moves of God. Yet, before each great move of God, there was always a move to prayer. The Lord will raise up many to pray and seek after Him. Right now men and women of God are being called to begin to pray and seek His face. There is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    70 Weeks Of Daniel Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Oct 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,352 views

    History in advance; a panoramic picture of God’s dealings with Israel, the Antichrist, the coming Messiah, and the end of the age.

    1. Have you ever been reading a book, OR a novel and you come to a place where you think, “WOW, this is great! I don’t think it’s going to get any better than this?” • You just hit a place where the plot thickens, the characters expand, the story gets intense… and you’re absorbed with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Empty Frame

    Contributed by Donald Tabberer on Jul 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,147 views

    Christians must display a frame filled God if we are to prperly influence the world with God’s love.

    "An Empty Frame" – Exodus 20:1-20 Sunday, July 8, 2007 In the lobby of the courthouse in Pulaski County, Kentucky there hangs a large Empty Frame… It isn’t there as a joke…It’s not a mistake either… It’s a testimony to what used to hang on this wall… The frame used to contain the Ten ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Way Of Jesus

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jul 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,817 views

    Don’t let the past be the focus of your future.

    The Way of Jesus Luke 9:51-62 June 24, 2007 On Thursday, Deb and I left Luke, Ben and Emma with my parents at the Oregon coast and took off to attend a portion of our denomination’s Annual Meeting in Portland. After the meeting was over, Deb and I got back in the car to head back to our campsite ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Getting Real With Your Enemies Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,180 views

    Opposition actually helps us grow. Hostility is destructive not only of others, but also of one’s self; and it spreads without reason. Jesus named its absurdity and then left it in the hands of God. Montgomery Hills Baptist Church

    Stress strengthens. That is a physical fact. It is also a spiritual truth. Stress strengthens. When we face opposition, we grow. When we deal with differences, we become stronger. Strange as it may sound, give thanks when you are opposed! For stress strengthens; enmity empowers; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Words Of Importance Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,708 views

    Expository message on passage

    SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 18:12-23 TITLE: “WORDS OF IMPORTANCE” INTRODUCTION: A. We live in a society where what we say is not intended to be what we mean 1. Several years ago, this phenomenon was given the title the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Delighting In God

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 27, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 22,572 views

    Jonathan Edwards wrote “God is glorified not only by His glory’s being seen, but by it being rejoiced in. When those that see it delight in it, God is more glorified than if they only see it…” The question before you is "Do you truly delight in God?"

    Delighting in God Psalm 37:4 "Delight yourself also in the LORD, and He shall give you the desires of your heart." Have you ever asked yourself - "Why was I created? What is the purpose of life?" In 1 Peter 4:11 we read. "That God in all things may be glorified." The chief end of man is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Values Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014
     | 8,528 views

    God’s unique vision for a church is like the sail of the ship, catching God’s wind or spirit and moving it forward. But every boat must also have a rudder helping to guide the direction of the ship. Values are passions that rudder or direct a ship

    Values Sermon What’s your passion in life? I mean what gets you really excited? Everybody has something which drives them in their lives. It could be your kids, your work, a hobby, a cause, a mission or even a ministry. What drives us is often reflected in how we spend our time, our money and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    A Divided Church; An Oxymoron

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Feb 14, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,000 views

    In his first letter to the Corinthian church, Paul addresses the factions and divisions that have arose. He tells them and us that a united church has No Divisions, No Dividers, No Distractions and One Directive.

    A Divided Church; An Oxymoron 1 Corinthians 1: 10-17 (NLT) Intro: Who knows what an oxymoron is? .Webster’s defines it this way: . “a combination of contradictory or incongruous words” . Phrases that contradict each other. . Here are some of my favorites. . Boneless Ribs, Fresh ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forsaken Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 10, 2015
    based on 8 ratings
     | 19,546 views

    This sermon in the fourth in the series. 1. This is (Not) a cry of DISILLUSIONMENT 2. This is (Not) a cry of PHYSICAL SUFFERING 3. This is a cry of FULFILLED PROPHECY 4. It was a cry of REALITY

    Forsaken We have spent the last three weeks considering the sayings of Christ upon the cross. Up until this point we have witnessed the awesome grace and mercy of our Lord as He prayed for forgiveness - as He promised salvation - and as He made provision for His mother. Today we will look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    Dedicated Or Distracted

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Apr 9, 2016
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,557 views

    Paul reminds us that even though we are married and have a family, God and our relationship with Him is still the priority in our life.

    DEDICATED OR DISTRACTED (where is your focus) 1 Corinthians 7:29-35 (NLT) Intro: In one scene of the popular movie Robin Hood, The Prince of Thieves, Kevin Costner as Robin comes to a young man taking aim at an archery target. Robin asks, "Can you shoot amid distractions?" Just before the boy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    The Wait Is On

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,435 views

    Waiting is essential to the spiritual life. But waiting as a disciple of Jesus is not an empty waiting. It is a waiting with a promise in our hearts that makes already present what we are waiting for.

    The Wait Is On Advent #1 Nov 27, 2011 Intro: What do the following have in common: • Doctor’s office • Holiday shopping • Connecting flights • Red light • Advent Can you guess? The answer is waiting, and that that is what we are going to explore together ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    First Christmas Risk-Takers

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,278 views

    Risk taking at times needs to be bold and calculated. Other times require spontaneity. Risk taking is taking on something that causes fear and has the possibility of failure. Risk taking is an essential ingredient in ministry in the Kingdom of God. Most B

    Opening illustration: Three pastors have been called Monday to report to prison in Shiraz, a city in southwestern Iran, within the next 30 days in what is estimated to be an act of religious persecution. The pastors were essentially being sentenced for having meetings at home, making the government ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Doug Fannon avatar

    How Can You Escape The Condemnation Of Hell? Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Oct 22, 2018
     | 4,594 views

    Jesus asked the question to the Scribes and Pharisees who were going through life filling squares and never having the heart right with Him.

    Today we are starting a new sermon series entitled: The Questions Jesus Asked. Jesus had a way of asking questions to which He fully knew the answers. The question Jesus asked where for our benefit, not his. Jesus being divine, He is all knowing, so in a sense, His questions are rhetorical. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Derrick Strickland avatar

    Press In

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 25, 2016
     | 12,576 views

    Do you simply need to touch Jesus - Get in the Press!

    INTRO: 1. For most Christians faith is a passive exercise. a. If faced with the circumstances this woman was faced with they’d conclude, well it must not be God’s will for me to receive today. (Sometimes exactly what we need) b. When faced with any opposition, they just back off ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal