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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Food Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 16, 2007
    based on 84 ratings
     | 25,255 views

    Jesus didn’t need the 5 loaves and 2 fish to feed the multitude. So, why did He tell His disciples to feed the 5000 with food they didn’t have?

    OPEN: An English teacher and her class were studying well known Proverbs. One day she gave them a test to see well they were understanding what she taught. She would state the first half of a proverb and then asked the students to come up with the rest of what it said. These were some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The People Of God Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 15, 2013
    based on 12 ratings
     | 36,866 views

    Peter addresses the church and communicates the glad tidings that we, the people of God, possess tremendous privileges. The Church is privileged in that it is able to shine with & proclaim the excellencies of God.

    1 Peter 2: 9 & 10 THE PEOPLE OF GOD [Renewing Hope Series] [Exodus 19:5-6 / Isaiah 43:20-21] A story is told of a hitchhiker who was trying to get a ride one night in Las Angles. A car pulled over to pick him up. When the hitchhiker got into the car he saw the face of the driver and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    See Yourself Standing Before The Seated One

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 8, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 7,855 views

    sermon on Last Judgment Sunday - standing before God

    November 10, 2002 Daniel 7:9-10 “As I looked, thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took his seat. His clothing was as white as snow; the hair of his head was white like wool. His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze. 10 A river of fire was flowing, coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    Taking Control Of Your Life Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 25, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,284 views

    But for the Holy Spirit we are lost in our slavery to sin.

    “Between the Lines: Taking Control of Your Life” Romans 8:1-17 It was a media heyday as thousands, if not millions, sat glued by their television sets watching a white Ford Bronco speeding down a California freeway with scores of the California Highway Patrol cautiously in pursuit. O. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ian Hyde avatar

    The King Returns

    Contributed by Ian Hyde on Jan 23, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,580 views

    Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem illustrates for us the upside down nature of the Kingdom of God.

    THE PRESIDENT'S MOTORCADE Whenever the President of the United States visits a city, a well-oiled security machine begins to roll into high gear as White House staff, Secret Service personnel, and local and state law enforcement scramble to make sure everything is in place long before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Brian Bill avatar

    How To Stop Strife Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2003
    based on 181 ratings
     | 45,409 views

    Nehemiah has to put down his hard hat and turn his attention from the construction of the wall to the walls that were being put up between his workers. While their external enemies helped to rally the people, internal conflict threatened to divide and de

    How to Stop Strife As we continue in our series through the Book of Nehemiah, we’ve learned that Nehemiah confronted a different challenge in each chapter: • In chapter one, he was faced with a personal challenge. When he heard about what was happening in Jerusalem, he sat down and wept and then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two Minute Warning

    Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 30, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 17,897 views

    More than ever we need to pay attention to: Our walk with God, Our prayer life, Our heart, Our attitude, and The way we think. Why? Because it’s two minute warning time. Jesus is coming soon.

    The two minute warning is something that takes place at the end of certain sporting events. Its an alarm or buzzer that goes off, or a pause in the game to let the participants know that there is only two minutes left in this game. It tells the opponents one of two things: 1. I’ve either got to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Norris Harris I avatar

    The Antodote For A Troubled Life

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Feb 13, 2003
    based on 70 ratings
     | 10,064 views

    I must use this period of ministry in addressing those very special saint who are experiencing UNUSUAL TROUBLE and are TROUBLED thereby. I need to address you because You and Your Experience has been Overlooked and given Too Little Attention by the minist

    “Trouble in my way, I have to cry sometimes. So much trouble, I have to cry sometimes. I lay awake at night, but that’s alright; Because I know Jesus will fix it after awhile.” Here we are again. I want to use this ‘Preaching Moment’ to deal with what’s going on underneath our skin. So, WE NEED TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Jenkins avatar

    Church Of Irressistable Influence Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Jul 23, 2004
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,918 views

    Here now we turn our attention to a most important event, the beginning of the Church, the Body of Christ. Acts 2 is the most misunderstood Scripture in all of the New Testament and for good reason. Instead of bringing eyes focused on our Lord, we bring o

    Here now we turn our attention to a most important event, the beginning of the Church, the Body of Christ. Acts 2 is the most misunderstood Scripture in all of the New Testament and for good reason. Instead of bringing eyes focused on our Lord, we bring our denominational values and beliefs ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    A Harvest Of Peace

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 11, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,154 views

    As gardeners grow beauty, so also we must grow peace: speak truth without prejudice; pass judgments but do something to help the troubled grow; pay attention to our own hearts; and settle for nothing less than Christ as the full truth.

    As if we did not have enough yard work to do at home, my wife and I have taken on a gardening project at the church to which we belong, Montgomery Hills Baptist Church. The landscaping had deteriorated, and so a gardening team was formed to take care of it. My wife volunteered; I got volunteered. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronnie McNeill avatar

    Giving God Praise In The Midst Of A Storm

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 22, 2008
    based on 64 ratings
     | 66,360 views

    No matter what we are going through we should always give God praise. If you really want to get God’s attention, start giving Him praise and thanksgiving in advance for the break through in the midst of a storm and see what will take place.

    Introduction: We as believers have already been informed that we are going to face trials and tribulations in this life. Sometimes the hardships of life are so great that we even contemplate about giving up. If you haven’t reached that point in your life, just keep on living because that day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jud Wilhite avatar

    Beyond Boundaries: An Affair To Remember Series

    Contributed by Jud Wilhite on Jun 27, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,598 views

    When it comes to love, love has to be cultivated and nourished. It takes time and attention. Otherwise love can drift in our lives. One example of that would be marriage. Someone put together a little piece on before and after marriage and how love can c

    When it comes to love, love has to be cultivated and nourished. It takes time and attention. Otherwise love can drift in our lives. One example of that would be marriage. Someone put together a little piece on before and after marriage and how love can change. They wrote these words: Before: you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Attributes Of A Godly Man

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 16, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,197 views

    Last week we looked at a portion of the life of Joseph, and in the process God revelaed through Joseph’s life the Character of a Godly Man. With that said, I would llike to draw our attention to Psalm 1. It is here that we can uncover some of the founda

    THE ATTRIBUTES OF A GODLY MAN Psalm 1:1-3 (NIV) Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. 3 He is like a tree planted by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Douglas Bryan avatar

    Fired Or Fired Up!

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Mar 21, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,994 views

    Reality TV has captured the attention of viewers. Each week contestants are getting voted out, asked to leave, or just plan fired. When you stand before God, the Almighty Judge, will you get fired up or will you be fired from eternity?

    FIRED OR FIRED UP! 2 Peter 3:3-14 INTRODUCTION: A. I have had several people tell me that they get concerned when I walk to the edge of the stage as they are afraid I’m going to fall off. 1. I am thankful that that has not happened yet ILL> I did hear a story about a preacher who was speaking ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Craig Condon avatar

    Paul’s Prescription For Christian Love And Unity

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Dec 5, 2015
     | 7,707 views

    When we focus our attention on Jesus’ humble sacrifice, we see human pride and sin. It’s only when we depend on God that we receive salvation. God calls us to humility each and every day.

    Have you ever faced opposition while on your Christian walk of faith? If so, you’re not alone. Opposition to the Christian way of doing things has existed since Christianity began. In the passage from Philippians 2:1-13, Paul is trying to deal with a rift that has occurred within the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican