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  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Despair Or Repair Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 29, 2013
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     | 6,573 views

    Nehemiah's life is a lesson in leadership. Nehemiah did more than rebuild a wall; he helped restore a people from ruin and despair to new hope and a renewed walk with God.

    Nehemiah is an appropriate book to study as we get into a new year. It is the story of a new beginning. Nehemiah saw the heart-breaking plight of Jerusalem and determined to be part of the solution. His life is a lesson in leadership. Nehemiah did more than rebuild a wall; he helped restore a ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    God Wants Your Heart Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 25, 2012
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     | 32,179 views

    The Kingdom of God is the rule and reign of God in the heart of His people. God wants your heart. It is from the heart that the issues of life flow.

    Intro: Jesus told a group of people if I force or cast out demons by the power of God then the kingdom of God has come to you. What is the kingdom of God? It is the rule and reign of Jesus Christ over all areas of life. Jesus doesn’t just wish to rule over the fallen angels. He desires ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two Sides To The Same Coin Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Apr 9, 2008
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     | 4,390 views

    Justice or righteousness? Churches tend to pick one or the other. Which one did Jesus pick?

    To kick off our time together, I want to look at two words and talk about what comes to mind when you hear them. So, grab 4 or five people around you and gather into small groups and let’s start with the first word. When you hear the word “righteousness” what do you think about? What does the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Charge

    Contributed by John Harper on Feb 3, 2009
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     | 4,612 views

    There is a charge on our lives to recognize God’s calling. Once we recognize this calling we will be grateful that he was merciful to us when we were sinners.

    “THE CHARGE” I Timothy 1:12-20 January 28, 2009 Warden Assembly of God Pastor John L. Harper Introduction: I. THE TRUST(vs. 12-14) (Be thankful) A. Jesus enabled me 1. I give thanks for His power 2. He enabled me to preach His Gospel 3. His grace was abundant and overflowing with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • KENNETH TANKERSLEY avatar

    Seven Ducks In A Muddy Pond

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jan 12, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,843 views

    PRIDE HAS BEEN THE DOWNFALL OF MANY GOOD MEN. GOD HATES PRIDE. IT CAUSES FAILURE AND DEFEAT. IT ALMOST COST NAAMAN HIS HEALING. HE REFUSED TO DIP DOWN IN THE MUDDY JORDAN. HE WANTED THINGS "HIS WAY"

    SEVEN DUCKS IN A MUDDY POND 11/25/2007 TEXT: 2 KINGS 5: VS. 1--14 INTRODUCTION: PRIDE IS SOMETHING THAT GOD ABSOLUTELY HATES. PRIDE HAS BEEN THE RUIN OF MANY A PERSON. Prov 16:18 Pride goes before destruction , a haughty spirit before a fall. PRIDE ALMOST CAUSED NAAMAN TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dry Bones

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 15, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 23,165 views

    Salvation will arise from the ashes of judgment. God--in His time--will breathe new life into us and revive us.

    "Dry Bones", Ezekiel 37:1-14. Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Ezekiel has been given an unusual preaching assignment. He’s brought by God’s Spirit to a valley full of dry bones. It is a scene of desolation and death. The bones are a gruesome image of ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    I Refuse These Bonds

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,139 views

    POWER OF DELIVERANCE

    4/15/07 Gal 5:1 1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. (KJV) "His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins."—Proverbs 5:22.  THE first sentence ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Respectful Series

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 68 ratings
     | 21,792 views

    The Bible teaches us that it is important for the leaders and those they lead to love and respect each other

    "Be Respectful!" TEXTS: 1 Thess. 5:12-13; Stephen Hawkins is one of the finest scientist in the world today, with a mind so brilliant that he has been compared to Einstein and others who have shaped the world with their keen intellect. Yet, with his mind in perfect working order his body is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Beauty For Ashes

    Contributed by Tamiko Stewart-Carter on Apr 4, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 22,081 views

    Beauty For Ashes

    The spirit of the Lord God is upon me because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek. The word ‘meek’ is translated ‘poor’ or in other cases as ‘depressed’. The enemy’s complete desire is to use the tactic of fear and terror to bring oppression and depression upon man and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jeremiah Paves The Way For God's New Covenant In Christ

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Mar 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,307 views

    A sermon for the 5th Sunday in Lent, Series B

    5th Sunday in Lent March 29, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for all your many blessings upon us – for the gift of life; for the fellowship that we share with one ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Francis Murphy avatar

    How Should We Worship?

    Contributed by Francis Murphy on Jun 21, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,635 views

    This sermon asks the question, "How should we worship God?"

    Sermon 22/06/08 Psalm 24 How should we worship? Every communion service we sing these words, “Ye gates lift up your head on high”. It’s not so often that we have time to ponder what these words mean, so we hope be able to do that today as we look at this psalm together. Some traditions we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steven Haguewood avatar

    Forget Me Not

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 2, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,440 views

    Remembering the Lord in a world that wants to forget Him

    INTRODUCTION: 1. Deuteronomy 6:12 is an important warning to us a. Of course it was issued to Israel b. “Don’t forget the Lord who brought you out of Egypt” c. So often we forget those who have done good things for us d. Judges 2:10 is the usual end result of such actions when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Samuel Fulkerson avatar

    But God

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Oct 16, 2013
     | 8,927 views

    The other day I found myself in a negative/hard/bad ________________, but God made a way where there seem to be now way! And He will do it for you; just fill in the blank.

    Quotes: “Identify your problems but give your power and energy to solutions.” Tony Robbins “You live longer once you realize that any time spent being unhappy is wasted.” Ruth E. Renkl “Things work out best for those who make the best of how things work out.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jordan Muck avatar

    The Heart Series

    Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 6, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,760 views

    The seven things God hates.

    Series: Seven Week: 5 Passage: Proverbs 6:18 Title: The Heart Interesting Statement: The heart is the engine of human existence - the most important organ of the body. Without the heart, man cannot survive as the heart carries oxygen to all parts of the body as it providing strength and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Joy Of The Lord

    Contributed by Mike Schmelzer on Apr 13, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,213 views

    This is a message of encouragement to those who are facing struggles and to realize that you can still have the joy of the LORD even when you may not be happy.

    Nehemiah 8:9-10 KJV And Nehemiah, which is the Tirshatha (Governor), and Ezra the priest the scribe, and the Levites that taught the people, said unto all the people, This day is holy unto the LORD your God; mourn not, nor weep. For all the people wept, when they heard the words of the law. 10 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal