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  • Darren Rogers avatar

    02 The Valley Of Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Feb 20, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 13,174 views

    One of the deepest valleys we go through as Christians is that of Discouragement.

    The Valley Of Discouragement 15th February 2009 am Numbers 21:1-9 One of the greatest Valleys that God’s people go through, especially in these last days, is that of Discouragement. In these verses, we find Israel still wandering around in the wilderness because of their sin of unbelief. The 10 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Investment Advice

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 3, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,423 views

    To keep investing in character by climbing up the ladder of virtues is to come ever nearer and nearer to knowing Jesus Christ; and the further we climb, the further yet we are able to climb.

    Opening illustration: “I want to help you invest wisely in your future.” That’s what the financial advisor said as he began his talk about investing in 401(k)s and retirement funds. He wanted his listeners to continue putting money in the stock market during all the ups and downs of the economy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Noble Task Of Leadership Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 22, 2018
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     | 8,745 views

    Jesus has given leaders to the church who are called to a lead through their Christian character and example; it is not a calling that all desire because it comes with great responsibility. It is also a calling that requires great respect.

    Message “The Noble Task of Leadership” 1 Timothy 3:1 Why do politicians get such a rough stick when it comes to their leadership? I don’t want you to answer out loud but I suspect, if we were to share our thoughts and answers, there would be many reasons … and a few of us might even start getting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Throwing Rocks At The King

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Apr 8, 2005
    based on 78 ratings
     | 17,402 views

    A message on a little known character named Shimei who threw rocks at the King.

    Throwing Rocks At The King 2 Samuel 16:1-13 This morning I want us to look at a little known character in the Bible that we can learn some great lessons from ! His name is Shimei. First impressions are often lasting impressions. The first impression that we get of Shimei is not a good one. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    The Weakest Link: A Matter Of Perspective Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 7,917 views

    Third part in the television series, looks at various Bible Characters sins.

    Matthew 12:15-21 She is the queen of mean. The Cruella of the game show. She can be just plain nasty sometimes. While most game show hosts go out of their way to be nice to the contestants listen to some of the comments this woman has made to the guests on her show. “Who is the alien from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Stephen: Giving His Life And Death For Christ Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 1, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,862 views

    Stephens character was shown by Dr Luke in Acts 6. In Acts 7 we see that character lived out as he lives for Christ and because of his witness becomes the first to die for Christ.

    Intro: Last week we learned about the character of a Godly man. We learned about Stephen. Stephen was the first martyr for Christ and what an example to follow! Stephen was not only the first martyr for Christ, but many Scholars and preachers also credit him with being the first Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Automatic Door Openers

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 19, 2010
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     | 6,446 views

    For deacon ordination: God has provided the wide door through which all may come, but also the narrow gate that calls for discipline and setting boundaries.

    We seem to be fast coming to the place where we will scarcely have to deal with people at all. We can just deal with computer-driven machines to get what we want. I frankly cannot remember when I have dealt with a bank teller. I just roll up to an Automatic Teller Machine, punch in a few numbers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Law Written On Your Heart Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 29, 2014
     | 12,183 views

    Man’s judgment is blind. We all have blind spots in our character others may see, but we can’t. God’s judgment is perfect. He has no flaws, no character deficiencies, so His judgment is perfect because His character is perfect.

    INTRODUCTION I get a lot of funny things over the internet, some funnier than others. The other day, someone sent me a list of interesting questions. One of them really stuck out in my mind. If a man is standing out in a forest all by himself, and there are no women around, and he speaks, is he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Can Use You!

    Contributed by David Cook on Jul 3, 2010
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     | 14,833 views

    God can use you in spite of your past, to minister to others, to impact eternity!

    Illus: When I played Little league baseball, we lost 99% of the games we played in for the first year and a half. The Bad News Bears was a popular movie around that time and people considered our team, the Bad News Realtors. As the second season begin to come to a close our team was beginning to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Living Stone" 1 Peter 2:4-10 Series

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Feb 27, 2015
     | 19,823 views

    Jesus said that a wise man will build upon the "rock" for solid foundation and the foolish man would build upon the "sand" and the foolish man house would not stand. We as "living stones" must build upon "Rock" for our spiritual house to stand.

    Introduction: Peter use the text from Psalm 34:8 as he writes to the Christian "you have tasted that the Lords is gracious" in the previous verse (2:3). Then Peter states that we have tasted the milk of Word as he refers to Jesus Christ. After believers have purged their lives from the unwholesome ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rearview Mirror Series

    Contributed by David Rumley on Apr 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,885 views

    What are you driven by in life? This sermon discusses the purpose of the rear view mirror (referencing the past; and why it is small and the windshield (focusing on the present and the future).

    DRIVEN BY ETERNITY Opener: What are you driven by? 1 Peter 2: 1 So get rid of all malicious behavior and deceit. Don’t just pretend to be good! Be done with hypocrisy and jealousy and backstabbing. 2 You must crave pure spiritual milk so that you can grow into the fullness of your salvation. Cry ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    No Regrets

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 22, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,320 views

    If we do not have support systems we risk losing strength and stability. Everyone needs support systems. How do you draw strength for the journey? If you don’t have a close spiritual advisor, mentor, friend, you may want to look for one.

    I read a great little story this week. “In 1904 William Borden, heir to the Borden Dairy Estate, graduated from a Chicago high school a millionaire. His parents gave him a trip around the world. Traveling through Asia, the Middle East, and Europe gave Borden a burden for the world’s hurting people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    A Wonder

    Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Aug 13, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,562 views

    God wants us to be people that amaze the world. Our behaviour should be such that the world is astonished by us. We can be a wonder for Jesus as many are wonders for Satan.

    The Seven Wonders of World Opening song Closing Song Scipture Reading: Ps. 71:1-8 Introduction The Great Pyramid of Giza, The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, The statute of Zeus at Olympia, The temple of Artemeus at Ephesus, The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, The Colossus of Rhodes and The ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Devoted To Doing Good

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Sep 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,239 views

    Your spirit will be formed by something; you cannot escape this reality. But you can have a say in the matter of what shape your spirit takes.

    DEVOTED TO DOING GOOD September 12, 2010 Isaac Butterworth Titus 3:3-8 (NIV) 3 At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. 4 But when the kindness and love of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    Despite Persecution, Live As Common-Sense Christians! Series

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Sep 3, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,932 views

    Despite Persecution, we are called to live as Christians in a corrupt world. Peter tells us to maintain Christian conduct, to live wisely (with common sense), and to fear God instead of man.

    Text: 1 Peter 3:8-14 8 Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous; 9 not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational