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  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    God Is Our Shield

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 16, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 16,543 views

    Proposition: In Genesis 15:1 - The LORD GOD tells Abraham (and therefore us) that 1. He will be Abraham's Shield 2. He will be Abraham's protector, defender and guard. 3. All Abraham has to do is allow God to lead

    Scripture: Genesis 15:1-12; Psalms 27; Philippians 3:17 - 4:1 Theme: God is Our Shield Proposition: In Genesis 15:1 - The LORD GOD tells Abraham that 1. He will be Abraham's Shield 2. He will be Abraham's protector, defender and guard. 3. All Abraham has to do is allow God to lead ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Shining Face Of God (Harvest Festival Service)

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 2, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,007 views

    The Shining Face of God (Harvest Festival Service) – Psalm 67 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: • The world needs light (vs 1-2). • The world needs Joy (vs 3-4). • The world needs life (vs 5-7) SERMON BODY: Ill: • In Gloucester, England, • There is an old-fashioned garden and orchard, • In one corner of which is a little tombstone. On it ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    A New Heart

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 5, 2016
     | 14,232 views

    Using God’s promises to the house of Israel for our model, we learn that God has promised us – those who call on Jesus’ name – a new start.

    Ezekiel 36:24-38 A New Heart 7/19/15 D. Marion Clark Introduction A few weeks ago a soloist sang for the prelude the song that we know as “Dem Bones.” I was struck by the rendition of it, which presents more than a funny children’s song, but gets the message across about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Army Of God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 10, 2016
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,817 views

    The role of the Church is central to the story of Revelation. How does God portray in this book, and what can this mean to us about our part in God's eternal plan?

    OPEN: Harry Emerson Fosdick told the tale of a little church on the coast of England that was ruined in a hurricane. The congregation was poor and didn’t have the money to rebuild. Then one day a representative of the British Admiralty came to the preacher and asked if they intended to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Behold, He Cometh

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 24, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,182 views

    A sermon about the Second Coming.

    "Behold, He Cometh!" Revelation 1:7 Revelation 1:7 Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen. Introduction: How many of you have wished for the Lord Jesus to come back in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ And His Good Citizenship, Matthew 17:24–27

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 19, 2016
     | 7,935 views

    Jesus had been carrying His disciples through intensive training for some time now. He had been zeroing in on His death and resurrection In this passage, Jesus showed just how capable a teacher He really was. He was able to take the visit by a tax

    SERMON Christ and His Good Citizenship, Matthew 17:24–27 Jesus had been carrying His disciples through intensive training for some time now. He had been zeroing in on His death and resurrection In this passage, Jesus showed just how capable a teacher He really was. He was able to take the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remembering 9/11

    Contributed by Lyle Asbill on Sep 22, 2016
     | 8,461 views

    "Never Forget" 9/11/16 Remembrance

    An event, occurring within this past hour, fifteen years ago this morning, unfolded that forever etched into the minds of this world’s populace a visceral reality that our world would never be the same. As reports of hijackings and crashes, images of carnage and destruction as well as courage ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Process Of Spiritual Growth

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 23, 2016
     | 15,217 views

    Spiritual growth is necessary to be effective for kingdom work

    Imagine you are sitting at home one Saturday night. You are filled with anticipation because for the second year in a row the Carolina Panthers are playing the NFC championship game at home to make their way to the Super Bowl. Suddenly your phone rings. It’s one of Jerry Richardson’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Conviction Of Conscious Choices Cause Change Or Continuation Of Your Current Series

    Contributed by Pastor Ricky A. Rohrig Sr. on Sep 26, 2016
     | 7,199 views

    The Holy Spirit's conviction causes us to change our circumstances. An expository sermon from the gospel of Mark

    The Ministry, Message, and Messiah in the Book of Mark Week 12: "Conviction of Conscious Choices Cause Change or Continuation of Your Current Situation.” (Mark 6:14-29) June 14, 2015 Crossroads Community Church Rev. Ricky A. Rohrig Sr., Founding Pastor Have you ever heard the expression what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nine Principles For Powerful Prayer

    Contributed by David Hysong on Sep 27, 2016
    based on 9 ratings
     | 17,744 views

    Biblical principles to take a person's prayer life to the next level

    Nine Principles for Powerful Praying Preface- Prayer is a mystery- Almighty God does NOT need our help but He gives us the joy of partnering with Him! (Father/Son mowing grass or Mother/Daughter baking a cake) Prayer is the foundation for all life changing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Marriage Mystery Series

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Mar 7, 2015
     | 4,626 views

    Our attitudes and understanding of what makes a good marriage and of the roles of husband and wife may or may not be right. We have come to accept the attitudes of our culture without critically examining them in light of Scripture.

    Ephesians: Our Identity In Christ ~ Part 23 A Marriage Mystery Ephesians 5:21-33 21. and be subject to one another in the fear of Christ. Marriage Like Christ and the Church 22. Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord. 23. For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Whose Line Is It Anyway?

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 17, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,186 views

    As we think about this event, it makes sense to me that there are four groups of people present at the Triumphal Entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem and each of them have a different motivation for being there and sheds light on their hearts.

    WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY? JOHN 12:12-19 [Palm Sunday 2016] INTRODUCTION… cnn.com/2016/03/13/politics/thomas-dimassimo-donald-trump-protester-interview/ It is election season so there is much going on in the news about the candidates and the rallies that they hold. I heard about a rally that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Fact Or Fiction Series

    Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Mar 17, 2016
     | 4,165 views

    Are there good reasons to believe that Christian Theism is the most plausibly true religion? If so, Jesus demands our attention, our faith, our love and our total devotion.

    SE051814 HOW I MET MY SAVIOR 4. Jesus: Fact or Fiction? (SLIDE) INTRO: We’ve been building a Christian worldview from scratch this month, and here’s what that looks like from the GROUND UP: - (SLIDE) First, we have to believe Truth exists. - (SLIDE) Second, we looked at the competing Truth claims ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Palm Sunday - What Jesus Saw

    Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 18, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,118 views

    What Jesus saw on Palm Sunday were people whose worship was "fruitless, fraudulent and faithless"

    You know, Palm Sunday is kind of a strange day to me. It’s hard to explain, but today is kind of an enigma: - We call it “Palm Sunday.” - It seems like it should be a special day – a “holiday.” And in some ways it is - It is marked every year on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    What Jesus Said About Hate Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 20, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,011 views

    We live in a world consumed with hate and anger, but why? And what can be done?

    If we were to ask you to name the opposite of a particular word it would be easy, right? Up, down. Right, left or right, wrong. In, out. Black, white. Happy, sad. What about love? You are thinking that would be easy, hate? Maybe anger? American psychologist, Rollo May stated “Hate ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan