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  • Jerry Flury avatar

    The Deadly Sin Of Sloth

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 11, 2011
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     | 16,699 views

    “Cursed be he that doeth the work of the Lord slothfully...” The “work of the Lord is not to be done negligently, with slackness. Sloth is disastrous to the believer.

    The Deadly Sin of Sloth Jeremiah 48:10 “Cursed be he that doeth the work of the Lord deceitfully...” In this passage of Scripture before us the Chaldeans were to destroy the Moabites, which is called the work of the Lord, because God had commission them to do so. It was not to be done ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mystery Of The Manna

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 15, 2011
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     | 5,341 views

    Jesus often broke bread with His disciples, the early church broke bread from house to house, the Lord’s Supper He took bread and said, “This is my body” believe Jesus waited with baited breath in great anticipation of when the time would be right for Hi

    Introduction: A The first shadow we see of Communion is found in Genesis 14.18, Melchizedek (King of Salem) offering Abraham And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine; now he was a priest of God Most High. Gen 14:18 (NASB) 1 Jesus was declared to be in the order of Melchizedek ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Celebrate The Gift Of God’s Son Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 18, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,160 views

    We can celebrate the gift of God’s Son!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • How many gifts do you receive during the course of your lifetime? Do you remember all the gifts you have ever received or over time do the memories fade? • Now let me ask you this, how many gifts have you received that changed your life? • How many gifts have you received ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Preparing To Be Prepared

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 18, 2008
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     | 14,019 views

    Advent message.We must be prepared and ready for the Christmas season. It takes determination and excercising our faith.

    Preparing to be prepared Luke 1:1-25 Disclaimer: This was prepared from resources from sermon central and private study. Introduction- It’s official Thanksgiving and Black Friday are behind us. It is officially the Christmas season. Let the craziness ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Luke 4:1-13 - The Temptation Of Jesus Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Harry J. Colegrove on Sep 18, 2012
     | 7,676 views

    This is the 3rd message of a 3 part message on the temptation of Jesus. This message focuses on the devil trying to get Jesus to jump off the temple roof

    As is typical in my messages I do not have a written closing. Hopefully by the time you get to the end of the message the Holy Spirit will inspire you to write your own closing. Be blessed! Gospel of Luke 4:1-13 Part 3 We are in a message series on the Gospel of Luke The word ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Childlike Not Childish

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 1, 2011
    based on 267 ratings
     | 46,467 views

    Remember Jesus words to us: Unless you become as a child again, you will not inherit the kingdom of heaven! Our Lord does not mean there is anything wrong with maturing in growing up. There is a big difference between being child-like and childish.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: Isaiah 40:1-11; Psalm 85:1-2,8-13; 2 Peter 3:8-15 and Mark 1:1-8. An elderly widow decided it was too much trouble to get all of her children and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Entertaining Strangers

    Contributed by David Tack on Dec 2, 2011
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     | 8,074 views

    Let’s look at those who missed who the incarnated Christ, the babe in the manger was and is!

    Entertaining Strangers (1) David Tack November 27, 2011 INTRODUCTION The other day I was speaking to an elderly lady who was sitting in a wheel chair outside the car dealership. We spoke for a few minutes and I was in a hurry so I tried on several occasions to politely end our conversation so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    # 9~six Pt.2 Bible Number Meanings Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 3, 2011
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     | 6,359 views

    SIX shows the WEAKNESS OF MAN and also the EVILS OF SATAN. This is true all through the Word of God. SIX is mentioned 331times in our KJ Bible. Man was created on the SIXTH day. – 666 is the number of the man, antichrist.

    # 9~SIX pt.2 BIBLE NUMBER MEANINGS 12-3-11 Today we’ll continue to talk about the number six Lord be willing. SIX shows the WEAKNESS OF MAN and also the EVILS OF SATAN. This is true all through the Word of God. SIX is mentioned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Operating In Supernatural Ministry

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 28,095 views

    This sermon is about having the power of God to back up yuour ministry with supernatural manifestations

    OPERATING IN SUPERNATURAL MINISTRY STUDY TEXT: 2KINGS 2: 12-15. - Elisha made a choice to operate in a higher dimension of the supernatural ministry of Elijah. He asked for a double portion of Elijah’s spirit. Any man called by God has to make a choice whether to operate in a supernatural ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Pat Cook avatar

    God’s Power Through God’s People #3: Peter Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011
     | 4,722 views

    A series of character sketches through Acts - Peter.

    Acts 2:14-41 - God’s Power through God’s People #3: Peter Today we are continuing our series through the book of Acts. The whole book is about people who were used by God to take His message of forgiveness and grace to the world, to make a difference in people’s lives. Two weeks ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    I Believe It, But I Don’t Get It Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,981 views

    How did Peter and John differ in their reactions to seeing the empty tomb?

    John 20:1-9 – I Believe it, but I Don’t Get it This morning we are starting a post-Resurrection series, that is, telling stories about what happened after that first Easter. We certainly believe that Jesus was raised from the dead on that spring Sunday many years ago, but what happened ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    John 3:16 Perish Or Eternal Life Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 6, 2011
     | 4,403 views

    Final Message from John 3:16 about the difference between perishing or having eternal life.

    Note: The resource I used was from John 3:16 by Max Lucado. Max does a great job in chapter 10-12 in describing Heaven & Hell. Worth reading. Title: Perish and Everlasting Life Outline Theme: Text: John 3:16 Joh 3:16 "For God (the creator of all the universe) so loved (was not absent from this ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • James Lee avatar

    The Food Of Faith Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,815 views

    Even when we don’t have much to bring to the table, God will make it work. His strength makes up for our weaknesses.

    A Life Built on Faith: “The Food Of Faith” Matthew 14:14-21 An English teacher and her class were studying well known Proverbs. One day she gave them a test to see how well they were understanding what she taught. She would state the first half of a proverb and then asked the students to come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Kelly avatar

    Woe Is Me

    Contributed by Ron Kelly on Dec 10, 2011
    based on 20 ratings
     | 30,434 views

    In this life, we will all experience our share of ups and downs, heartaches and pain. When we go through this pressure cooker called, "life" - we must understand that God promised us that He would never leave us, nor would He forsake us!

    (New King James Version) 1 Kings 19:10-13 10) So he said ‘I have been very zealous for the Lord God of hosts; for the children of Israel have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I alone am left; and they seek to take my life.’ 11) ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Michael Stark avatar

    How Many Wise Men Worshipped The Christ? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 10, 2011
     | 4,875 views

    We often focus on issues that are insignificant rather than seeing the glory of the Lord shining through what has been written.

    “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.’ When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist