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  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    But The Lord Stood With Me

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 20, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 13,696 views

    No matter how well-intentioned our friends may be, there will likely be times (for one reason or another) they may not be there for us in a time of crisis or need...but God will always stand with us.

    BUT THE LORD STOOD WITH ME "At my first defense no one stood with me, but all forsook me. May it not be charged against them. But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me…also I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion." II Timothy 4:16-17 I. Man is not always dependable: "…no one stood ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Baker, Butler, And The Peace Maker

    Contributed by Ronnie Morris on Jul 8, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,065 views

    . There is hardly a more precise picture of the work of Christ on the cross, than is found here in this body of scripture. We can best glean the truths from these verses by focusing on the prisoners’ failure, their friend, and their future.

    The Baker, Butler and the Peace Maker Text: Gen. 40 Introduction: Joseph had been rejected by his brothers, sold into slavery in Egypt, falsely accused and sentence to the prison. It was while in prison that Joseph meets two prisoners of the Pharaoh. Joseph was assigned to them and during their ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Go Fish!

    Contributed by Ron Crow on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 138 ratings
     | 10,256 views

    “Why is our Christianity not more contagious? Why are we not winning more of our friends, relatives, and associates to Christ? Why are we not better witnesses?” Because we are not obedient to the command to "Go Fish!"

    Go Fish Matthew 4:18-22 Introduction Illustration: describe fishing & my experiences…then…relate it to Christianity. A question to ask Jesus: “Why is our Christianity not more contagious? Why are we not winning more of our friends, relatives, and associates to Christ? Why are we not better ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Family T.i.m.e. Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 9, 2003
    based on 134 ratings
     | 25,329 views

    God says we should treasure time as a valuable commodity. The Bible gives us some great insight into how time can become your friend rather than your enemy.

    Family T.I.M.E. Psalm 90:1-2, 4, 10, 12 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION One of my favorite stories is about the man who worked at a factory. One of his main jobs was to blow the factory whistle at 5:00 to indicate the workday was over. He walked to work each day and passed a jewelry store where a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Wise Guys"

    Contributed by Michael Walker on Dec 29, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,666 views

    When He becomes born in you, you see things through His eyes. Your talk changes. Your friends change. Your interests change. You become a “Wise Guy”.

    "Wise Guys!!!” - Matt. 2:1a, 12b - " Now when Jesus was born… they departed into their own country another way” The story: (Matt. 2: 1 – 12) Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    You Have To Be Kidding

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 6, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,239 views

    James’readers must have been amazed when he told them to count it all joy when they fall into trials. James was not kidding and explained how trials can be a friend and not a foe.

    YOU HAVE TO BE KIDDING! James 1:2-11 There are times in life when you hear something that sounds so outlandish that your first remark is "You have to be kidding!" You think that what the person is telling you has to be a joke or a lie, but certainly not the truth. This had to be the thoughts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Paul In Corinth Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,525 views

    we can be confident in sharing the gospel with our friends and neighbours because we know that God has already called out people to hear and respond when they hear the good news of salvation.

    I want to finish this part of our series on Acts by reflecting on the way God continued to encourage and support Paul in his preaching of the gospel, despite the great opposition he faced. God’s empowering was such that many people came to believe in Jesus. Paul was able to keep going despite the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Psalm 113 An Investigative Report. Hallelujah, Praise Ye The Lord

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 5, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,948 views

    An Investigative approach to this chapter. Asking the questions What? Who? What? Who? What? When? and Why? of PRAISE Prayer: That our Jewish friends would see their reciting this passage for their passover celebration in this light.

    Psalm 113 an Investigative Report by William Akehurst, HSWC Hallelujah Praise the LORD Approaching this chapter as an investigator. Asking, What, Who, What, Who What, When and Why. Sounds like a song from the Who’s in Whoville from one of Dr. Seuss’ books. Background. Spurgeon says, this psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Who Needs A Boat

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 22, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,161 views

    We may live a life of Christian comfort with friends and fellow church members until one day God calls us from our everyday existance into His extra ordinary service.

    Who Needs A Boat? - Mark Aarssen May 2004 My friends I want to talk today about stepping out. I don’t mean out to dinner or out on the town but stepping out in faith. Has there been a time when you were a witness to one of God’s miracles? A time when you stood and watched in absolute ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Marty Roark avatar

    In Or Out Of The Fort?

    Contributed by Marty Roark on Jul 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,228 views

    This is a short Devotional that would be great for use to get folks out of the Church and into the Streets. Taken in part from a Sermon written by a good friend of mine, Bro. Bill Snow of Woodland Park Colorado.

    In Or Out Of The Fort Ephesians 6:10-17 Ever since I was kid I have always been a big History Buff. I always have enjoyed studying and learning about our nations history. For example: Take out a one dollar bill and look at it. The one dollar bill you’re looking at first came off the presses in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Turning Our Relationships Into Partnerships Series

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 25, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,118 views

    I’m looking for partners. Not just friends to keep me company but partners to share God’s vision and work side by side with. Learn how to turn your relationships into partnerships.

    “A Study in Philippians” Philippians 1:3-11 “Turning My Relationships into Partnerships” ________________________________________ I. My personal relationships can become biblical partnerships. “I give thanks to my God for every remembrance of you, always praying with joy for all of you in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Oluwadamilola Daramola avatar

    Divine Touch - The Finger Of God

    Contributed by Oluwadamilola Daramola on Dec 25, 2009
    based on 31 ratings
     | 104,947 views

    Divine touch is a heavenly touch, it is touch of power and a transforming touch. It a touch that produces change and it is different from an ordinary touch of a friend, a spouse or colleagues. A touch could be by laying of hand or through spoken

    Divine touch is a heavenly touch, it is touch of power and a transforming touch. It a touch that produces change and it is different from an ordinary touch of a friend, a spouse or colleagues. A touch could be by laying of hand or through spoken word, deeds or action. This morning we shall examine ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Blessings Of A Selfless Saint

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Mar 14, 2013
     | 4,118 views

    Do your fellow saints know you for your kindness? Today we will study a friend that was remembered by the Apostle Paul as a great encourager and examine the characteristics that enable us to bless one another.

    There was a time in our lives when our daughter was hospitalized for extended periods of time. We learned how friends can provide much needed encouragement during such times. One such friend was Dan Bubar. At the time, Dan was single and considering serving the Lord as a missionary to Hungary. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Doc Luke! Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 26, 2013
     | 4,063 views

    Friend, a person with a real experience with God and who has a revelation of God brings it out in his preaching, teaching and in whatever he does, even a drawing sketch can reveal the beauty of the Lord.

    Luke 1:3” ….it seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write to you an orderly account….” Doctor Luke, the writer of the Gospel of Luke in New Testament is certainly blessed with an anointing to pen; the twenty four ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Just A Little More, God. Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 11, 2011
     | 8,952 views

    We always think just a little more money or time or friends would make things better. Very few of us long for a little more God to help us to live better.

    Today we are adding one additional view to the series that is inspired by: Isaiah 29:13 The Lord says: "These people come near to me with their mouth and honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Their worship of me is made up only of rules ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational