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  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Man Who Slept Got Forgiven And Healed

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 9, 2014
     | 3,847 views

    To show that faith is the only one thing needed to please GOD to have our needs met and healing.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have faith to please GOD that will result in your forgiveness and healing? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that faith is the only one thing needed to please GOD to have our needs met and healing. IV. TEXT: Luke 5:17-26 (Amplified Bible) 5:17 One ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    True Worship Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2014
     | 7,541 views

    Abram builds alters for God and demonstrates to us what is true worship.

    • Many years ago, a very poor holy man lived in distant country. He became known for his devotion to God. Every day before his time of meditation, in order to show his devotion, he put a dish of butter up on the window sill as an offering to God, since food was so scarce and butter was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Whispering Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 12, 2014
     | 7,319 views

    God has plans. God is at work. And sometimes we’re called upon to help others see and to hear from God.

    God in the Ebb & Flow of Life: God Is Whispering Scripture Text: Genesis 41.1-32 INTRODUCTION In today’s Bible-story, Pharaoh is confused. Although he has not-been sleep-walking, …he has been dreaming! Problem-was, …he didn’t know what the dreams ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Don't Through In The Towel

    Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Mar 28, 2014
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     | 16,311 views

    Have you ever felt like throwing in the towel? Do you know what it means to throw in the towel? It means to quit or to give up. Have you ever felt like your situation was so hopeless that the only thing you could possibly do was quit and never look back?

    (I preached this message with a towel over my shouder) Prayer: Father, Open my eyes so I can see Your truth. Open my ears so I can hear Your voice. Open my mind so I can understand Your Word. And open my heart so I may receive all that You want me to receive. EXPL:Job justifies his complaints. Job ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Wants To Give Us Heavenly Happiness (Part 2)

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 7, 2014
     | 2,965 views

    Jesus shows us where to find heavenly happiness. 1. We find it through a meek heart (vs. 5). 2. We find it through a hungry heart (vs. 6). 3. We find it through a merciful heart (vs. 7).

    Jesus Wants to Give Us Heavenly Happiness (Part 2) Matthew 5:5-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 27, 2013 *A lot of people are watching "Duck Dynasty" these days. It was on the front page of the paper today. And it's my brother's favorite show, even though he lives halfway ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sustaining Love (Memorial Day)

    Contributed by Timothy Dolan on May 27, 2012
     | 6,471 views

    Although we now do not understand things like the sacrifice of the men and women who have fallen for our country’s freedom; we will one day understand many things more clearly and definitively.

    Sustaining Love (Memorial Day Message) Scripture Text: 1 Corinthians 13:12-13 Introduction: The sacrifice of our men and women in uniform reminded me of why they fight for our freedom. Do you remember what you were doing on 9/11/2001? How did you feel when you first began to understand that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Sinful Woman Anoints Jesus

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 31, 2012
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     | 18,795 views

    Jesus was very approachable, by all classes of people, as we shall see in today’s scripture lesson. It is the story of the sinful woman who worshiped Him, at a dinner given in the home of a well-to-do Pharisee.

    A Sinful Woman Anoints Jesus Jesus was very approachable, by all classes of people, as we shall see in today’s scripture lesson. It is the story of the sinful woman who worshiped Him, at a dinner given in the home of a well-to-do Pharisee. We have already read the scripture, so let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Instructions For Fathers

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jun 14, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,557 views

    Gods word is the instruction book on how to be a father

    God’s Instructions for Fathers Various scripture within the text for each point Intro: Three boys in the schoolyard were bragging about who had the better father: The first boy says, “My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a poem, and they give him $100.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Obstacles To Grace

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 14, 2012
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     | 29,743 views

    We all face obstacles that block the flow of God's grace in our lives. This message is a message given during a Walk to Emmaus weekend.

    Obstacles to Grace Rev. Lynn Malone Toby Keith has a popular song right now that I have heard several people walk around either singing or humming the words. The song is entitled I Want to Talk About Me. Have you heard it? The words to the chorus go like this: I wanna talk about me Wanna ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Face Of Folly-Judas Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 17, 2012
     | 5,432 views

    Only after his betrayal did Judas feel that he had played the fool. And then he considered that the only appropriate response was to end his life in suicide.

    5-19-03 Title: The Face of Folly: Judas Text: “The Son of Man indeed goes just as it is written of Him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been good for that man if he had not been born” (Matthew 26:24). Scripture Reading: Matthew 26:14-16, 47-50; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Won’t You "Friend" Me? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 18, 2012
    based on 173 ratings
     | 45,686 views

    Facebook friends really aren’t friends, they’re casual acquaintances on the internet. But real friendship is a powerful thing that Jesus not only gave us, but taught us to use for His kingdom. What does Friendship mean to Jesus and to us?

    OPEN: I read about a woman who telephoned a friend and asked how she was feeling, "Terrible," came the reply over the wire, "my head’s splitting and my back and legs are killing me. The house is a mess, and the kids are simply driving me crazy." Very sympathetically the caller said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Godly Leadership Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 18, 2012
     | 14,872 views

    Just what do we look for in a godly leader?

    “A Nation Under God: Godly Leadership” Jer. 22:1-5, 11-17 If the character of our government is to be good, we must put good characters in office. Abigail Adams, wife of the second president of the United States, wrote her husband a letter in which she made the following observation: ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Stop Sign Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 25, 2012
     | 6,899 views

    The Holy Spirit, conviction, transformation

    “STOP SIGN” ACTS 2: 22-24, 32-41 (P771) JUNE 24, 2012 INTRODUCTION: It’s an Octagon because scientists say that’s one of the most powerful attention getting shapes (I think a donut shape or a drumstick shape is more powerful). It’s Red; because that is the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Memorial Day - A Great Cloud Of Witnesses!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 9, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 21,712 views

    But remembering God’s goodness & blessings is not enough! It must also result in some positive actions. Let me suggest 3 things we can do as we remember the blessings & mercies of God.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2010) A. Tomorrow is officially designated as a holiday marked in many communities by a variety of solemn observances. All across the United States people will gather in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The First Short-Term Missions Trip Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012
     | 5,917 views

    Short-term missions is mostly a modern concept, probably because technology and modern transportation makes it easy to do. Even so, it was Jesus who started the practice with his twelve disciples.

    Introduction Our missions chairman has made it clear to anyone who gets in earshot of him that he thinks short-term mission trips is one great idea. He likes them because he thinks they are a great means to convert Christians into lifelong missionaries, whether they travel to another land or stay ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed