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  • Dustin Boden avatar

    The Foundation— Understanding The Significance Of The Altar Series

    Contributed by Dustin Boden on Sep 14, 2024
     | 2,887 views

    We are in dark and challenging times, and the greatest battles are fought and won at the altar.

    Rebuilding the Altar Dustin Lee Boden / General The Foundation— Understanding the Significance of the Altar Welcome and Introduction: Today, we are starting a brand-new series titled “Rebuilding the Altar.” In recent weeks and months, God has been stirring my heart with a strong conviction ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Rebuilding Broken Altars— Restoring What Was Lost” Series

    Contributed by Dustin Boden on Sep 15, 2024
     | 6,652 views

    We are in dark and challenging times, and the greatest battles are fought and won at the altar.

    Rebuilding the Altar (2) Dustin Lee Boden / General “Rebuilding Broken Altars— Restoring What Was Lost” Introduction: Today, we are continuing our series “Rebuilding the Altar”. We kicked off this last week by discussing the “Significance of the Altar. Today, as we dive into the story of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "The Personal Altar— The Secret Place” Series

    Contributed by Dustin Boden on Oct 19, 2024
     | 2,541 views

    We are in dark and challenging times, and the greatest battles are fought and won at the altar.

    “The Personal Altar— The Secret Place” Matthew 6:6 NKJV 6 But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. Introduction: We are in the third message of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Home Altar— A Family Altar Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Dustin Boden on Oct 22, 2024
     | 2,238 views

    We are in dark and challenging times, and the greatest battles are fought and won at the altar.

    Rebuilding the Altar (4) Dustin Lee Boden / General Rebuilding the Altar The Home Altar— A Family Altar of Prayer Deuteronomy 6:6–9 NLT 6 And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today. 7 Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Rebuilding The Altar: "The Core Altar—a Community Of Prayer Warriors" Series

    Contributed by Dustin Boden on Oct 27, 2024
     | 917 views

    We are in dark and challenging times, and the greatest battles are fought and won at the altar.

    Rebuilding the Altar (5) Dustin Lee Boden / General Rebuilding the Altar / Prayer “The Core Altar—A Community of Prayer Warriors" Acts 4:24 (NIV 2011) 24 When they heard this, they raised their voices together in prayer to God… Acts 4:31 (NIV 2011) 31 After they prayed, the place where ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Salvation Altar Series

    Contributed by Dustin Boden on Nov 9, 2024
     | 919 views

    We are in dark and challenging times, and the greatest battles are fought and won at the altar.

    The Salvation Altar Romans 10:12–13 ESV 12 For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him. 13 For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Introduction: Good morning, everyone! We’re now in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Is Good...but Life Stinks Sometimes! Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 18, 2023
     | 2,882 views

    This sermon challenges hearers to consider reasons for suffering that comes into our lives.

    “GOD IS GOOD, BUT LIFE STINKS SOMETIMES” FBCF – 9/19/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – A few things we all have in common w/ each other: - All of us have a mother & a father. - All of us are breathing oxygen right now. - All of us need water to live. - All of us will suffer in this life – To put it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Found Faithful Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,966 views

    The first readers of the book of Hebrews were Jewish believers, in danger of deserting their faith and reverting to the old system of law. The author was challenging them to be faithful to their faith in Jesus Christ. That challenge is now given to us as

    FOUND FAITHFUL Hebrews 10:19-25 The book of Hebrews teaches us about the supremacy of the Lord Jesus Christ as the only way to God. God spoke in the past many different times and in many different ways. God’s final revelation was through His Son, Jesus Christ. The gospel of Jesus Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Second Mile Marathon Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Feb 13, 2012
     | 6,392 views

    God is honored, and His glory proclaimed, when we go above and beyond what the world expects. Jesus challenges all of us to live life as "second mile marathoners." Are you up to the challenge?

    The Second Mile Marathon - Matthew 5:38-42 - February 5, 2012 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #16 One summer evening in Broken Bow, Nebraska, a weary truck driver pulled his rig into an all-night truck stop. He was tired and hungry. The waitress had just served him ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Banquet Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 25, 2016
     | 8,973 views

    Jesus' challenge to the host in Luke 14, that he should not invite those who could serve his needs but those whose needs he could serve, challenges the worldly approach to human relationships.

    Luke 14:1-14 "The Banquet" INTRODUCTION The word "Stewardship" has gained an ugly reputation in Christian circles. It is frequently associated with congregational pleas for more money. The word has lost its wholistic dimension. Stewardship, or if you prefer, good management is no longer ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Be Kind To The Disabled Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,596 views

    Those who are disabled can challenge believers to be more authentic in their Christian faith and love. This message shows how a blind man was able to challenge the disciples and a crowd of people who were following Jesus.

    My family attended two Baptist churches in Danville that were unusually, yet refreshingly, filled with a love for those who are disabled. We saw the deaf, for which a sign language interpreter was provided. We also saw those with some sort of mental handicap, and those with a wide range of physical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Guaranteed Return-30,60,100 Times

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 6, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,507 views

    The message challenges the listeners to become "good soil" and receptive to the good news of the Gospel.

    Guaranteed Return – 30, 60, 100 Times Matthew 13:1-9 There are approximately 60 parables in the New Testament. Jesus told common life stories with word pictures to connect with the people and teach Biblical truths. Most of the parables had a deeper meaning. Jesus used word pictures to capture ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Gameplan Of Our Lives

    Contributed by Shane Facemyer on Feb 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,008 views

    A challenge on Super Bowl Sunday to shift from self centeredness to others centeredness.

    Welcome and Happy Super Bowl Sunday Video: Evangelism Linebacker (Sermonspice.com) Acts 1:8 MKJV (8) But you shall receive power, the Holy Spirit coming upon you. And you shall be witnesses to Me both in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and to the end of the earth. Transition: Today ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Jesus In The Midst

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Mar 19, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,222 views

    The Wonder and Challenge of the presence of the Lord Jesus with us at all times and in all circumstances.

    JESUS IN THE MIDST Matthew 18:20 “Where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.” I. THE ATONING ONE John 19:18 they crucified him, and with him two others—one on each side and Jesus in the middle. Romans 5:11 we joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Making A Righteous Impression

    Contributed by Greg Tabor on May 8, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,341 views

    This is a Mother’s Day message challenging mothers to leave a righteous impression on their children.

    Making a Righteous Impression Mother’s Day Message Ridgeway Assembly of God 5/8/05 Pastor Greg Tabor Two very different Impressions Ahaziah’s Impression “He also walked in the ways of the house of Ahab, for his mother was his counselor in doing wickedly. 2 Chronicles 22:3 ESV It is no doubt ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God