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  • Larry Elder avatar

    Going Hard After God

    Contributed by Larry Elder on Aug 1, 2007
    based on 75 ratings
     | 61,713 views

    Have you ever really gone hard after something in your life? Was there ever something you wanted in life almost more than life itself?

    Going Hard After God Psalm 63:1-8 Ps 63:1-8… O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; 2 To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary. Because thy lovingkindness ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Mushrooms Or Maple Trees: Sermon #7 Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 12, 2007
     | 3,473 views

    Jesus’ words challenge His people to renewal, purity, and dedication.

    Mushrooms or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth as God Intended Sermon #7 Sermon Objective: Jesus’ words challenge His people to renewal, purity, dedication. PRE-SERVICE INTRODUCTION We are in a sermon series called Mushrooms and Maple Trees. Mushrooms sprout up overnight and then wither away in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Faith And Obedience

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,803 views

    Discusses the importance of our obedience versus our faith.

    Faith And Obedience: What Moves God Scripture: Matthew 17:20-21; 1 Samuel 15:1-9; 19-22; Luke 5:1-11 Introduction I started out in life as a child. I did not come into this world as an adult, as some people think they did, I actually started off as a small baby and grew into what I am today. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seven Deadly Sins: Envy Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,742 views

    Discusses the sin of Envy

    The Seven Deadly Sins Part 3: Envy Scripture: Genesis 4:1-8; Mark 7:20-23; Luke 6:45; 1 John 3:11-13; 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Introduction: There was a man who had a brother whom it appeared that he loved. One day both brothers brought a gift, something that each of them had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preparing To Build - Part 7 Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Aug 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,004 views

    Good Intentions vs Genuine Commitment

    Seeing The Vision Good Intentions vs Genuine Commitment Today, we are continuing in our series, Preparing To Build…Seeing The Vision…Living The Dream! Today we are getting very close the completion of our building project. We are getting closer and closer to that final product, to that dream, of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growth Problems

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 25, 2007
    based on 69 ratings
     | 7,985 views

    In our text about the early church let’s consider some of the growth problems they faced and how they overcame them. Or some of the things that hindered their growth. 1- Complaining 2- Lack of workers 3- Poor organization

    INTRO.- Growth problems. Ever had any? I have. I was born with a heart murmur. Guess I got over it. I’m still here after running many marathons in my forties. I remember standing in the street in Huntsville, AL, (Rocket City) with about 1200 other runners waiting for them to shoot the gun to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Schemes Of The Devil Part 6: Unforgiveness Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,971 views

    Part six closes the series with the last segment on Unforgiveness.

    The Schemes of the Devil Part 6: Un-forgiveness Part 3 Scriptures: Eph. 4:26; 31; Matt. 5:25; Ps. 23:4; 56:4; Pro. 17:22 Introduction: Last week I shared with you how it is fully our responsibility to forgive, regardless of the attitude of the offending person. Being able to walk in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Forget Me Not

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007
     | 8,422 views

    God’s request that we do not forget Him.

    Forget Me Not Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13; Deuteronomy 4:9; Psalm 119:11 Introduction Back when I was a child I remember a Hallmark card or a flower shop commercial around Valentine’s Day with the slogan “Forget Me Not”. I cannot remember the specifics of the ads except that you should not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lessons Learned For Job Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,625 views

    Discusses lessons we can learn fro Job.

    Lessons Learned From Job Scriptures: 1 Pet. 5:8; Job 1:1-22; Matt. 4:8-9; 1 John 2:16; 1 Tim. 6:3-9 Introduction We often hear of things going on that we readily blame on Satan. People have made the statement when they got caught doing something that "the devil made me do it." There are many ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Shield Of Faith Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,270 views

    Discusses the Shield of Faith

    Faith Part 4: The Shield of Faith Part 2 Scripture: Ephesians 6:16; 1 Peter 1:3-5 Introduction Last week I got half way through this message on the shield of faith. The foundational scripture was found in Ephesians 6:16 which says “In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Don't Look Like What You Been Through

    Contributed by James Thomas on Apr 19, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 41,803 views

    Triumph in tough times victory from defeat

    James A. Thomas Jr. 1970 Parker Road House Of Judah Ministries Sunday Jan, 2008 You don’t look like what you been through Gen 42:1-8 Now when Jacob saw that there was corn in Egypt, Jacob said unto his sons, Why do ye look one upon another? 2 And he said, Behold, I have heard that there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Opportunity Of Giving Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,820 views

    This is week three of our annual stewardship emphasis series. This week looking at what Jesus can do with our giving.

    The Opportunity of Giving It was a beautiful day. Christ had crossed over the sea of Galilee and the crowd discovering where he was going followed on foot, covering a distance of approximately 9 miles and Luke tells us in chapter 9:10 that they finally caught up with him in Bethsaida. And it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "Fear Not" Series

    Contributed by Nick Panico on Apr 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,935 views

    God’s ultimate intention for all believers is to conform us to the image of Jesus. Part of the process includes going through times when you can’t feel His presence. Walking Through the Wilderness series deals with temptations you face during these trying

    “Wilderness – Pt. 1” “Fear Not” by Pastor Nick S. Panico (Rom 8:28-29 NKJV) "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. {29} For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Manifestation Of Grace

    Contributed by Timothy Dolan on May 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,021 views

    If we are to glorify God, then we should practice justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God. In so doing, we can be a manifestation of grace, in Christ Jesus.

    A Manifestation of Grace Scripture Text: Micah 6:8 (Read) Introduction: Do we sometimes take advantage of the things that mean the most to us? Are we honest about what is right, and true? Do we sometimes fail to treat others as we would be treated? Do we make an honest effort to move beyond ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not Many Should Be Teachers Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 9, 2012
    based on 144 ratings
     | 24,344 views

    Not many people should be teachers. Why? There is danger in speaking. 1- Some will be judged strictly 2- Some will stumble easily 3- Some will speak deceitfully

    INTRO.- Teacher, teacher, who is the real teacher? ILL.- William A. Ward (America’s most quoted writers of inspirational maxims) has said, "The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” I don’t know about teachers but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ