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  • Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks avatar

    Wisdom For Prophesying Daughters

    Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Aug 26, 2002
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     | 4,945 views

    This is a sermon of encouragement for women of God who need to be reminded of how special they are in His sight!

    PRAYER: Precious Lord, eternal God, our Creator- Today we give great thanks for the many women you have transformed into vessels of sacred service and true worship! Thank you for Eve, the first mother of us all. Thank you for Sarah, the woman of old who carried the seeds of Abraham. Thank you for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Sacrifices Series

    Contributed by Art Good on Jun 7, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,624 views

    Why do Christians wear a cross? What is its meaning to the church? In this message we are going to look at 4 images that will help us understand the place of the cross in the life of the believer.

    Illus. In Texas last week, an 18 year old man was arrested for wearing a noose in public. As Jewelry. Seems kind of morbid doesn’t it? A noose is an instrument of an agonizing death. It represents vigilante law, I would never be proud to wear a noose. What about an electric chair? Did you ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Is Our Ambition?

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,764 views

    We can stray away from Jesus if we have the wrong ambitions for our churches.

    IT IS SAFE TO SAY THAT NOBODY WANTS TO DELIBERATELY FAIL AT ANYTHING. THE INTERESTING THING ABOUT "FAILING" IS THE NEED TO UNDERSTAND THE BASICS OF FAILURE ITSELF. THE GREATEST NEWS ABOUT FAILURE IS THAT FAILURE IN AND OF ITSELF IS NEVER FINAL. YOU CAN LEARN GREAT LESSONS FROM FAILURE IF YOU ARE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    What' S The Point Of Christmas?

    Contributed by John Harvey on Dec 18, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,907 views

    A message loking at the coming of Christ and what effect it had on our lives.

    “What’s the Point of Christmas?” December 17, 2006 Me: Christmas is such a big deal in our culture. Granted, there are many people who would like to see the religious element of Christmas removed, but the holiday is still a really huge event. An entire month, or more in reality, is dedicated to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Faithful Blessings P2 Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Feb 25, 2008
     | 3,378 views

    Let’s continue our look at God’s faithful blessings in our lives.

    “God’s Faithful Blessings 2" Ephesians 1:7-8 Redemption Real Wisdom and Knowledge Redemption Ephes. 1:7 (NIV) In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace God has blessed us by redeeming us and forgiving our sins. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Forgives And Empowers New Life

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 16, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,602 views

    7th Sunday after Epiphany, Series B Jesus heals us through forgiveness.

    7th Sunday after Epiphany February 10,2006 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Gracious God, through the gift of your Son, you have come among us to offer us your promise of pardon and the hope of new life. Yet all too ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christ's Victory March Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 7, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,546 views

    This message was intended to be used after our Easter Cantata as a bridge into the gospel.

    OUR ROAD TO VICTORY IN CHRIST Christ’s Victory March Ephesians 4:7-16 INTRODUCTION: I vaguely remember a story once told by Dr. John Maxwell about a man who sold papers at a sports stadium. I am not even sure what sport was being played that day. I think it was baseball. Anyway, What was so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Christian Interpretation Of Sex In Marriage (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 76 ratings
     | 19,550 views

    The bible is not a book on sex. However, it does contain many specific ideas concerning sex and how sex fits into the total plan of creation and the progress of the Kingdom of God.

    Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    More Than A Miracle - Part One

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 9, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,132 views

    I want to talk to you about the miracle working power of the Lord. If you have confessed Jesus Christ as your Savior, then you know something about having a miracle take place.

    This morning I want to talk to you about the miracle working power of the Lord. If you have confessed Jesus Christ as your Savior, then you know something about having a miracle take place. Personally, I know that Jesus has miraculously saved my soul from eternal judgment. He is my Savior. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Part Ii - The Magi – The Voice Of Expectancy Series

    Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 15, 2007
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     | 5,555 views

    This is part two in a series looking at the some of the characters in the Christmas narrative and what we can learn from them. In this message the Magi, these gentiles from the east speak to us of the expectancy we should have in our relationship with the

    The Voices of Christmas Part II – The Magi – the Voice of Expectancy Sermon – Sunday, December 3rd 2006 The Magi are an interesting group. There is much we do not know about them, like how many of them came to worship Jesus. The Magi were a priestly class of astronomers from ancient Babylon. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Deal With The Giant Of Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jun 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,589 views

    going to talk this morning on discouragement (the leukemia of the soul).

    INTRO: A man joined a monastery, and to join this monastery you can only say two words in ten years. After ten years was up he came in the monsignor’s office and said, “Bed hard.” He went back and served another ten years of silence and came to the monsignor’s office and said, “Food cold.” Went ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Let's Talk About Jesus

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Oct 20, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,546 views

    Let’s talk about Jesus. We need to talk about what God has done in the Word and what He has done personally for us. The world is looking for something active and alive. We have what they need so lets talk about Him. I cannot be ashamed of what God is doin

    Let’s Talk About Jesus Psalm 77:11-14 1 I will remember the works of the LORD: surely I will remember thy wonders of old. 12 I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings. 13 Thy way, O God, is in the sanctuary: who is so great a God as our God? 14 Thou art the God that doest ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Watching Our Watch

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Feb 12, 2009
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     | 5,748 views

    Our are services controled by our watches? It is time to put our watches up and let God have control of our services.

    Watching Our Watch Psalm 69:13-21 13 But as for me, my prayer is unto thee, O LORD, in an acceptable time: O God, in the multitude of thy mercy hear me, in the truth of thy salvation. 14 Deliver me out of the mire, and let me not sink: let me be delivered from them that hate me, and out of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living Hope Series

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Aug 17, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,937 views

    Finding God's hope in places you wouldn't expect.

    LIVING HOPE 1 Peter 1 My son asked, “If Sea World really loves animals, then why do they keep them captive?” What a deep question. Maybe you can relate. If someone loves you, then why are you still held captive? If people in your world love you when why do they keep you captive? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Offenses

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Oct 2, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,521 views

    How to overcome being offended.

    Luk 17:1 Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come! Skandalon – trap used to catch animals, offenses are traps of satan. Impediment holding one back, stumblingblock. Strike or hit against Luk 17:2 It were better ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal