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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Thy Kingdom Come Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 26, 2009
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     | 37,413 views

    The previous age has passed away & the glories of a new millennia has dawned. The glories of the renewed age will mean that the past is completely forgotten & left behind. It will be a time when God Himself will minister through His people.

    ISAIAH 65: 17-25 THY KINGDOM COME [2 Peter 3:10-13] Here we begin the final section of the Book. The previous age has passed away and the glories of a new millennia has dawned. The glories of the renewed age will mean that the past is completely forgotten and left behind. It will be a time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Suffering & The Sovereignty Of God

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,870 views

    Is God to blame? We find in Job that this life is often unfair, but there is a difference between the unfairness of this life and the just character of God.

    Sovereignty And Suffering, Job 1:13-20 Introduction A minister’s son was caught skipping school for three days. His father reprimanded him and prayed for him and though the boy wept and was truly contrite, he was still punished. “Son, one of the facts of life is that where there is sin, there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Restraining Sinful Behavior

    Contributed by Eldron Gill on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,842 views

    Methods that are used to restrain sin in our lives.

    Restraining Sinful Behavior Rom. 7:12-25 Intro- * Living a holy life is an ambition of everyone who is genuinely born again. * The desire to live a godly life is stronger in some Christians than in others. * Most of us have had and still have the experience of Romans 7. …Doing what we shouldn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tracing The Rainbow Series

    Contributed by Wayne Dishman on Apr 15, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,961 views

    The conquest of Christ in the face of suffering encourages us in the face of our suffering.

    In nineteenth century Scotland there lived a man with an amazing amount of promise and potential. Everyone around him readily agreed the young man was destined for greatness. Everything seemed to be going well for him and the sky seemed to be the limit for this promising young man gifted for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hardest Person In The World To Forgive….myself. Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,250 views

    God has forgivn us now it is time to forgive ourselves.

    The hardest person in the world to forgive….myself. Matt 26:69-75 Last week we started a series of sermons that I call “About the F word.” We started with the subject of “Ultimate forgiveness.” I suggested that “Ultimate Forgiveness” is that the forgiveness that every person feels a need for ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Priority Of A Promise

    Contributed by John Harper on Feb 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,957 views

    This time of year we look to make promises that we hope will last through the end of the month! Promises need to have a priority in our lives, especially those promises which are from the Lord. If the Lord says something we know that we can count on it.

    “THE PRIORITY OF A PROMISE” Hebrews 11:13-22 January 4, 2009 Warden Assembly of God Pastor John L. Harper 1 Corinthians 11:23-31 (King James Version) King James Version (KJV) 23For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, that the Lord Jesus the same night in which he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus: The One Who Can Empathize With Our Hurts Series

    Contributed by Joe La Rue on Feb 6, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,254 views

    An examination of Matthew’s description of Jesus as the fulfillment of what was said by the prophets, "He shall be called a Nazarene," and what that means for us today.

    TITLE - Jesus: The One Who Can Empathize With Our Hurts SERIES - Matthew’s Portrait of Jesus As The Fulfillment of God’s Promises (Sermon #3) TEXT - Matthew 2:19–23 DATE PREACHED - February 8, 2009 COPYRIGHT © JOE LA RUE, 2009 ALL RIGHTS ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's Not What You See It's How You See It.

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 7, 2009
    based on 39 ratings
     | 35,713 views

    A message about a way of approaching life that, can help you see God is the answer in every single circumstance and at the same believe to see Him come through in it.

    It’s not what you see it’s how you see it. Ashingdon 08 Feb 2008 This morning before we begin I want you to think about something. Perhaps there is something that you have been praying about, something that you are going through or worried about going through, and perhaps there is a sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Ways To Submit (For Women And Men), Prt. 2

    Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 12, 2010
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     | 1,931 views

    Part 2 in 2-part mini-series, Dave and Christy Flowers examine needs one and two on Willard Harley’s list of the top needs for men and women, and shows that meeting needs for our spouses is simply a concrete way of practicing the Biblical call to submit

    Ways to Submit (for women AND men), prt. 2 Joint Lecture w/ Christy Flowers, M.A. Wildwind Community Church David Flowers March 28, 2010 Last week Christy covered two of a woman’s top five needs, and I covered two of a man’s top five needs. This week we want to finish with the final ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Puzzle Of The Revelation Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,753 views

    A jigsaw puzzle gives us some insight about how to approach the Book of Revelation

    Mary and I really like putting together jigsaw puzzles. And I’m finding that many of the things that we’ve learned during the process of assembling those puzzles are really helpful when we look at the Book of Revelation: Lessons from a jigsaw puzzle: 1. The box art is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Enduring Word Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 3, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,336 views

    The message is a study of the permanence of God’s Word.

    “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.” Among the many comforting words spoken by the Master for the encouragement of His people, the words of this text must assuredly rank among the most precious. Many Christians consider them seminal assurance. The comfort derived ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are You Living Under? Series

    Contributed by Rob Swan on Mar 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,809 views

    It is better to live under grace than under the Law

    Big Idea: It is better to live under grace than under the Law (legalism vs. Faith) Big Question: What are you living under? Text: Gal 4:1-7 Introduction Looking over the horses in the stalls, the man studied and looked over the noble beasts that were at the auction that day. He walked up to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Good Times Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 21, 2010
     | 10,356 views

    A study of chapter 8 verses 1 through 23

    Zechariah 8: 1 – 23 Good Times 1 Again the word of the LORD of hosts came, saying, 2 “Thus says the LORD of hosts: ‘I am zealous for Zion with great zeal; with great fervor I am zealous for her.’ 3 “Thus says the LORD: ‘I will return to Zion, and dwell in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    It’s All Part Of The Plan Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,735 views

    God’s plan for redemptive history is shown in the promises of the New Covenant promises of 1) Reconciliation, 2) Regeneration, 3) Possession, 4) Evangelization & 5) Satisfaction for Sin

    In Canada, this is the Victoria Day weekend. In many ways its the strangest day on our holiday calendar. Some have said that it’s a Canadian holiday with no Canadian to cheer for -- sort of like watching an all-American Stanley Cup final. Queen Victoria was British. She never set foot in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Too Many Bills, Too Little Money Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 23, 2010
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,609 views

    How do we overcome the stress caused by too many bills and too little money?

    got stress? Too Many Bills, Too Little Money Slide Last week we began a mini-series on stress. We looked at being stressed out by the lack of time we seem to have to accomplish all that seems to be on our plates. We saw that we have to learn to prioritize the things that will help us fulfill our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational