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  • Andy Barnard avatar

    Keep The Sabbath

    Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 20, 2008
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     | 4,787 views

    The Sabbath is not only about rest - it’s about trusting God. If we kept the Sabbath, we wouldn’t need to rest.

    A Roman Catholic priest, a Pentecostal pastor and a Jewish rabbi were talking one day about their belief in miracles. The Roman Catholic said that he did believe in miracles and illustrated this by telling of a recent incident when he had flown to Durban. As the aircraft began it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Become A Prayer Warrior

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Dec 1, 2006
    based on 66 ratings
     | 39,242 views

    Every christian can become a mighty prayer warrior by understanding the call is on them to do so and therefore God has equipped them to do so.

    How to Become a Prayer Warrior Ephesians 6: 10-20 In reading this passage, we’ll see these three principles: I. Command to be a Prayer Warrior II. Condition of a Prayer Warrior III. Concentration of a Prayer Warrior 3) I. Command to be a Prayer Warrior “praying always with all prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Responding To Pain - Job Chapter Three Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 8, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 11,103 views

    This is a study into Job chapter three.

    Jewels From Job Job – Chapter #3 1 After this Job opened his mouth and cursed the day of his birth. 2 And Job spoke, and said: 3 "May the day perish on which I was born, And the night in which it was said, ’A male child is conceived. Job 3:1-3 (NKJV) JOB’S CURSE After losing his possessions, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Myth Of Heaven Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ted Mulder on Mar 24, 2007
     | 3,566 views

    Heaven isn’t a myth, but what most people even Christians believe about heaven is. Part 1 we find out why it is important to debunk the myth

    Urban Legends, Tall Tales, Myths, Hoaxs, Have you ever received these emails? 1)Email Beta Test - Microsoft will pay for every email you send. 2)Nigerian needs you to allow 30 million dollars to be put into your account from his father’s to be placed into your account from a confidential ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Influence: With Her, He Ate" Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Feb 11, 2007
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     | 5,875 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that the person you marry has the power to influence your life NEGATIVELY or POSITIVELY.

    “INFLUCENCE: With Her, He Ate” Genesis 3:1-7(KJV) 11 February 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Presidio of Monterey (ORD Military Community Chapel) Monterey California, 93940 BIG IDEA: The person you marry has the power to influence your life NEGATIVELY or POSITIVELY. References: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Purpose Of Tongues

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 14, 2008
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     | 2,397 views

    DESCRIBES THE THREE PURPOSES OF TONGUES IN THE SCRIPTURES

    THE PURPOSE OF TONGUES 9/6/07 THREE PURPOSES 1. ONE OF THE NINE SPIRITUAL GIFTS OF ADRESSING THE CHURCH- 2. THE WITNESS OF ATONMENT OF SIN- EVIDENCE OF H.S. INFILLING. 3. PRAYER LANGUAGE- HAVE TONGUES CEASED? 1 Cor 13:8-10 8 Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Securing The Borders Of The Kingdom

    Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 25, 2008
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    What and where is my source of security? Do I secure the borders of my life, His way or the World’s way?

    Securing the Borders of the Kingdom Reading: Phillipans.2:1-11 What and where is my source of security. There is a basic passion and desire in all, no matter what walk of life you may come from, to be able to live a life that is free from being molested, be its source internal or external. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Wicked Words Vs. God's Word

    Contributed by David Wilson on Nov 28, 2007
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     | 9,088 views

    Part of our continuing study of the book of Psalms- David is concerned with dishonesty of those around him and compares their words to God’s.

    Grant Avenue Baptist Church Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (310) 376-7890 Pastor David Wilson 11/28/07 Psalm 12 “Wicked Words vs. God’s Word” VERSE 1: “HELP!” This word is sometimes translated as rescue, deliver, or even bring salvation. It is a powerful word, and is the root for the Word which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Influences The Heart

    Contributed by Steven Cannon on May 3, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,915 views

    When God influences the heart great things happen.

    WHEN GOD INFLUENCES THE HEART When God influences the heart great things happen. In 2 Cor 8:16 Paul is organizing a collection for the Church in Jerusalem. The church had needs and we see something wonderful that God did. 2 Cor 8:16 I thank God, who put into the heart of Titus the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Nature Of A Disciple: Salt Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 12, 2006
    based on 57 ratings
     | 9,785 views

    As Jesus disciples, we are called to be the salt of the earth.

    The Nature of a Disciple: Salt Text: Matt. 5:13 Introduction 1. Read Matt. 5:13 2. Martin Luther once said "A religion that gives nothing, costs nothing, and suffers nothing, is worth nothing." 3. We are all called to be disciples of Christ, but what does that mean? 4. Jesus gave several ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Salt And Light Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,374 views

    Jesus calls us salt and light - simply stating it as a matter of fact and a description of our true identity – Be who you are!

    Salt & Light Matthew 5:13 - 16 1. Beaufort West is a mid-sized, rural, sheep farming town in the center of the Cape Province in South Africa. • One of its claims to fame is that it was the birthplace of the world’s first heart transplant pioneer, Dr. Chris Barnard. • Another claim to fame or ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Joseph Bachman avatar

    Forgiveness Kills, Unforgiveness Gives Life

    Contributed by Joseph Bachman on Oct 16, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,828 views

    Unforgiveness will hold you back where forgiveness will set you free.

    Un-forgiveness will kill you Forgiveness will give you life Pastor Joe Bachman 10/15/06 Matt 6:9-15 9 "Pray, then, in this way: ’Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. 10’Your kingdom come. Your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. 11’Give us this day our daily bread. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    A Nation Blessed

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on May 31, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,468 views

    The Church must issue to our nation a call to repentance. A Memorial Day sermon

    A Nation Blessed Ps. 33:12 INTRO.: America, all through its history, has been richly blessed. Sadly, there are those who don’t recognize a debt to God. Memorial Day is a day we set aside to remember those who have served in our nation’s armed forces and recommit ourselves to the values for which ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gregory Griffin avatar

    What Does God Require

    Contributed by Gregory Griffin on Jan 29, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 9,575 views

    What God requires of His Children. This sermon touches on what Micah said was "required" of the people of his day.

    “What does God Require of Me?’ Micah 6 DBC 1/30/05 In our passage of scripture, we have the Prophet Micah foretelling destruction of to Jerusalem for their sinful ways. In verse 1, he tells the people to “Plead their case” as it were before God. He then goes on to list what God had done for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Ellis avatar

    Lord Fill Us Up

    Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,605 views

    It is about time that we let the Spirit of God take control of our churches, our families,and ultimately our lives!

    We have been talking about The Holy Spirit & His Working In The Church Story of one man: He could not seem to grow anything in his garden...his lettuce was being ravaged by rodents, his watermelons looked more like sick apples...his strawberries were more like strawscarries because everytime you ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God