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  • Kent Mishleau avatar

    Delight

    Contributed by Kent Mishleau on Apr 5, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,453 views

    Understanding more who God is as an individual and friend and our need to have an intimate relation with Him.

    DELIGHT Numbers 14:7. And they spake unto all the company of the children of Israel, saying. The land, which we passed through to search it, [is] an exceeding good land. 14:8 If the LORD delight in us, then he will bring us into this land, and give it us; a land which floweth with milk and ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Dropped Cloths Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 23, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,843 views

    The young man who lost his linen cloth and ran away naked may be a wealthy person, depending on status; or Lazarus, living in the past, or Mark, caught in immaturity. But He who dropped another linen cloth gives life.

    Not too many years ago, Easter was the day on which everyone trotted out new clothes. It was on Easter that spring dresses sprung off the racks for young girls, and starched collars irritated the necks of young men. I don’t miss the starched collars, but I do rather miss the elaborate display of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Economics Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007
     | 3,133 views

    Miracle of Faith, Pt. 7

    THE FOUNT OF EVERY BLESSING (LUKE 17:11-19) An English proverb says, “Familiarity breeds contempt.” It's a sad fact of life and a sad commentary on life that people are likely to take advantage of those they work with, associate with and live with. The following are nine suggested reasons why ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Fount Of Every Blessing Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,003 views

    Miracle of Faith, Pt. 8 (Final)

    THE FOUNT OF EVERY BLESSING (LUKE 17:11-19) An English proverb says, “Familiarity breeds contempt.” It's a sad fact of life and a sad commentary on life that people are likely to take advantage of those they work with, associate with and live with. The following are nine suggested reasons why ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Receiving The Word Of God

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007
     | 3,090 views

    Learning about receiving the preaching of the Word of God

    Title: Jesus and the Word Theme: To understand that Jesus puts emphasis in receiving the Word. Text: Mark 4 Mark 4:1. And he began again to teach by the sea side: and there was gathered unto him a great multitude, so that he entered into a ship, and sat in the sea; and the whole multitude was by ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Dog's Life No More!

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,867 views

    God’s kingdom will come, but it can only be received by willing hearts. How can we make God’s kingdom more accessible to those around us?

    A Dog’s Life No More! Matthew 7:6-12 Intro: In the Peanuts comic strip, we find Snoopy thinking to himself: "Yesterday I was a dog. Today I’m a dog. Tomorrow I’ll probably still be a dog. Ohh…there’s so little hope for advancement." Well, there is hope for those who have a dog’s life, but the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Amazing Grace, The Story Of John Newton

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jan 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,194 views

    When the spiritual life of the Christian Church is at a low ebb God raises up chosen servants to a revival of the Christian faith.

    AMAZING GRACE, THE STORY OF JOHN NEWTON The stories of men and women’s lives recorded in Scripture are often used in sermons to illustrate truths to help us in our own spiritual pilgrimage. The biographies of Christian leaders in more recent times can also be very interesting and helpful. I read ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Cleanliness Is Next To Godliness Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 22, 2009
    based on 44 ratings
     | 32,391 views

    The Old Testament Law was very strict about how the people of Israel were to clease themselves... but the bronze laver was only used by the priests. What can that mean for Christians today?

    OPEN: Years ago I went to the a seminar for preachers put on by a local hospital. In part, the seminar was an attempt on their part to show appreciation for our ministry to their patients. But they also went over various items that would make our ministry more effective. Amongst the topics they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Getting The Job Done

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,383 views

    If we want to really connect with God’s plan, we need 3 essential elements: heart, interaction, and spirit.

    Getting the Job Done Intro: Last week in the state of the church address we talked about the 5 main purposes of the church and the job God has called us to do. He wants us to help people find out who He really is and help them learn to love and obey Him. In any job it helps to have the right ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Dragon-Slayer! (Part 2)

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 31, 2011
     | 3,001 views

    Through Jesus Christ we have victory over sin and evil; this series of 3 sermons describes the nature and sources of that victory.

    DRAGON-SLAYER! (PART 2) Rev. 12: 10-11, 17 Sermon Objective: Through Jesus Christ we have victory over sin and evil; this series of 3 sermons describes the nature and sources of that victory. Supporting Scripture: Proverbs 24:16; Isaiah 1:18; Matthew 3:11; Luke 22:31-32; John 12:32; Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    What Will It Take To Sincerely Pray To God And Receive An Answer Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,116 views

    This message focuses on how we choose to communicate with God.

    What Will It Take? What Will It Take For Me To Sincerely Pray To God & Receive An Answer? Scriptures: Psalm. 76:4; 51:2-4a; Colossians 1:9; 1 Corinthians 14:14; Luke 2:25-32 Introduction In my message last week I asked you “What will it take for us to give God thanks with a sincere ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stephen Colaw avatar

    Blessed Be Your Name: In The Land That Is Plentiful Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 9, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 16,972 views

    When God gives and when He takes away, our only right response is praise.

    ME That song speaks to the heart of where we’re going to be for the next couple of week… Listen to the words… words that you just sang… Blessed be Your name in the land that is plentiful Where Your streams of abundance flow, blessed be Your name Blessed be Your name when I’m found in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    A Living Sacrifice To God Part 9 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 9, 2018
     | 3,662 views

    This message focuses on Romans 12:15-16.

    A Living Sacrifice To God Part 9 Scriptures: Romans 12:15-16 This message is the conclusion of my series “A Living Sacrifice To God.” In this message we will look at verses fifteen and sixteen. Some of you know that I like the cartoon “Calvin and Hobbes” by Bill Watterson. If you have ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Jesus Is The Door And The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 16, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,585 views

    Jesus said, "I Am the Door," and "I am the Good Shepherd." But what does this mean for us? 1. Jesus wants to guide us. 2. Jesus wants to guard us. 3. Jesus wants to give to us.

    Jesus is the Door and the Good Shepherd John 10:1-18 Series: The Great I Am Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 9, 2014 *Did Jesus ever claim to be God? -- The answer is: Yes He did, very often and very clearly. In fact, this was the main charge against the Lord from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Faulkner avatar

    A Study In The Book Of Revelation, 11. Ch.14, 144,000; Return Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jun 22, 2015
     | 5,182 views

    Yet more "background" of the tribulation period. We once more meet the elect of Israel. Some angels proclaim what is soon to come. And the return of Jesus is now heralded.

    Close-up (revisited) : The 144,000 with Jesus! 14:1-5 Every subject brought up in chapter 14 has been discussed already, or will be given a fuller treatment later. But all these events seem to occur near the end. In terms of the book itself, we are still in between the trumpet and bowl judgments. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God