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  • James May avatar

    18 Be Patient, Your Payday Is Coming Series

    Contributed by James May on Jan 2, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,833 views

    We must have patience while await the coming of the Lord. Patience with perseverance in the face of oppression and opposition will make us victorious.

    Be Patient, Your Payday is Coming #18 in the Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May James 5:4-6,"Behold, the hire of the laborers who have reaped down your fields, which is of you kept back by fraud, crieth: and the cries of them which have reaped are entered into the ears of the Lord of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Warren Lamb avatar

    The Beginning Of The End – Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jan 5, 2008
     | 3,248 views

    If you knew that your time on earth was short, how would that change the way you lived? Today we are going to embark on a study into the beginning of the end for Jesus here on earth.

    The Beginning Of The End – Part 1 Matthew 16:21-28 The first two section of our study of this 16th Chapter of Matthew focused on two ideas: that the expectations we have of God and of others will inevitably lead to disappointment and discontentment if we do not have biblical, God-given ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Agreeing With God

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,670 views

    The fourth in a series of four sermons entitled, ‘Prayer as a Second Language’

    Slide 1 We are concluding the fourth and final sermon in this series, ‘Prayer as a Second Language’ with a look at the vital prayer of supplication. Now, I ask you what does the word, ‘supplication’ mean? It means to request or plea for something and sometimes that is done on behalf of another ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Daniel Owens avatar

    Motherhood: Rizpah

    Contributed by Daniel Owens on Jan 8, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 17,897 views

    Sometimes we equate motherhood with simple devotion. But the Bible tells us it’s more.

    II Samuel 21:10-11 One person wrote it this way; "A godly mother will point her children to God by the force of their example as much as by the power of their words." -- Croft M. Penze The situation in the American home is acute, no doubt about that Did you realize that only 7% of the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Disturbing Good News Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,909 views

    The disturbing good news about Jesus can bring healing and forgiveness to all who believe in Him.

    Disturbing Good News Acts 4:1-12 Intro: While staying in a hotel this past week, I saw the little signs they put in your room that you hang on your door when you don’t want to be bothered. You know what they say: DO NOT DISTURB! Or in espanol, no moleste. The idea is this: “I’m busy doing what I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "Managing The Things God Has Entrusted To You: Time Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,316 views

    There are two major themes which weave their way through the bible: The way to God and our Walk with God. This is a series of stewardship messages. The first one is the stewardship of our time.

    In Jesus Holy Name January 13, 2008 Epiphany II Text: Genesis 2:15 Redeemer “Stewardship: Managing the Things God has entrusted to You” 1st in the series: Christian Stewardship There are two major themes which weave their way through the scriptures: The “way to God” and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jars Of Treasure

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,895 views

    We are earthen vessels in whom God lives and through whom God is seen.

    Title: Jars of Treasure Text: II Corinthians 4:7-12 Thesis: We are “Jars of Clay” in whom God lives and through whom God is seen. A steward is someone entrusted with the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one’s care. (Merriam Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, Tenth ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Burn Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008
     | 3,370 views

    Knowing Jesus is an all consuming, burning passion.

    Burn Series: Turn on the Light!!! Christmas Sunday / December 23rd 2007 Intro: Merry Christmas!!! What are you getting for Christmas!? Wow. That’s what this is all about isn’t? Christmas is actually about a gift. On the last day of school before Christmas break, children were bringing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    In The Valley Of Praise Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 65 ratings
     | 24,143 views

    Jehoshaphat and Judah should not have won this battle... under ordinary circumstances. How did they prepare to be used by God in this momentous confrontation?

    OPEN: (We played Don Francisco’s Song "Jehoshaphat" after reading the text... it’s worth buying his CD just for personal enjoyment) One of the oldest books on warfare was written by Sun Tzu. It’s called the Art Of War and in its 13 chapters, Sun Tzu laid down some basic principles of how to wage ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Was That Hosea I Saw At Sexpo?! (A Sermon On The Book Of The Prophet Hosea)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,709 views

    It’s very graphic - the book of Hosea - and full of passion. For what is at stake, Hosea believes, is not simply a nation that is breaking a few commandments, but rather an ...

    "Plead with your mother, plead - for she is not my wife, and I am not her husband - that she put away her whoring from her face, and her adultery from between her breasts; lest I strip her naked and make her as in the day she was born, and make her like a wilderness, and make her like a parched ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • David Henderson avatar

    Lost And Found Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 25, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,877 views

    Jesus tells us that there is nothing more important than finding things that are lost. More than anything lost things matter to God.

    “Lost and Found” Luke 15: 11-31 The boss of a large company was having some problems with one of his computers and he needed to call one of his employees one evening at home. He dialed the number and he was greeted with a child’s voice speaking very softly. The boss said, is your daddy home? He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Goal Line Stands

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 26, 2007
     | 2,670 views

    if we’re going to find fulfillment, peace, or satisfaction, it’s by aligning ourselves with God’s purposes and living intentionally that way.

    Goal Line Stands Philippians 3:10-16 October 7, 2007 I believe the apostle Paul would have been one of the biggest fans of ESPN if it was around in the days of the early church. There are a number of scriptures in which he uses sports analogies, and this is one of them. As I read this passage I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    How Close Do You Want To Get?

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,429 views

    God is inviting you to get as close as you dare to get.

    December 2, 2007 Evening Service Text: Exodus 33:7-23 Subject: The Presence of God Title: How Close Do You Want to Get? I have known a lot of different people. When I worked in a factory as a young man I think I knew every one of the 200+ people that worked there. When I worked in construction ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Durst avatar

    Wisdom

    Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 6, 2007
     | 11,582 views

    What role does wisdom play in the everyday life of a believer, and what exactly is wisdom?

    As I was writing the sermon this week, a memory came to the forefront of my mind. It had been hidden somewhere in my psyche for many years, but I believe that the Holy Spirit brought it to my attention for Gods purposes. I did a little research to confirm my foggy memory and indeed it was true. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    How Can God Love Me? Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Dec 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,630 views

    Attempts to answer the question, "How Can God Love Me?", by examining how special each person is to God. Largely a topical message.

    HOW CAN GOD LOVE ME: YOU ARE SOMEONE SPECIAL As you remember, a while back I gave you some cards and asked you to give me some questions you have or some questions that you’ve been asked that I might be able to address. I got a number of cards in response, some of them I have addressed in weeks ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist