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  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    What To Do When God Seems Slow To Answer

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 4, 2008
     | 2,839 views

    What to do when a storm enters our lives.

    What to Do When God Seems Slow to Answer August 10, 2008 Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Story B Our text takes place against the sea of Galilee, which is not really a sea at all. (15 miles long, 10miles wide) BIG BIG LAKE (About as long as Carlyle lake, but it is double Carlyle width.) 1 5,000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    Praying Makes A Difference” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Oct 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,922 views

    We can learn a few things from Paul’s prayer life.

    1. Prayer… our lifeline with God. a. Doesn’t it just stir your heart that the God of all the universe hears & answers & attends to our prayers?! Isaiah 58:9 (NKJV) 9 Then you shall call, and the Lord will answer; You shall cry, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’ “If you take away the yoke from your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Jesus Did For You Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,253 views

    A reflection of what Jesus did for us encourages us to live for Him. Through His suffering,

    INTRODUCTION A. BIBLE INTERPRETATION 1. Much of Bible is Easy to Understand but occasionally we get bumped into confusion. 2. Today is one of those bumps! 3. We may not solve the confusion today, … to get the practical help -- to encourage Christians in difficult days. B. WHAT DID JESUS DO FOR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Building Strong Foundations Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,289 views

    The Holy Spirit does not work through a vacuum but through believers, the body of Christ. The first church set us a good example: Build on the foundation of God’s Word, build a strong fellowship, and make prayer a priority.

    The Spirit works through the Body of Christ This passage paints for us a very happy picture. • Earlier on, Apostle Peter preached and "about 3000 were added to the church." • It is the start of something new. Something the apostles have not done before. • But it looks like a smooth start. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    Tearing Up The Checklists Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,629 views

    Do you think that pleasing God means making and keeping a long list of rules? Think again.

    Tearing up the Checklists It’s Monday evening at your house. You have had a long day and now after dinner you are going through the mail at the kitchen table. A long envelope falls out of the stack of junk mail that is hand addressed to you. The feel of the paper is rich and textured; the stamp ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Smith avatar

    The Battle For The Vineyard (Matthew 21:33-40)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,981 views

    Like so much of life, the parables of Jesus are often stories of violence. Here the violence is between a landlord and his tenants. ...

    “We were told that this [operation] was against armed people and against people climbing on our armed vehicles. Our APCs (armed personnel carriers) were cruising 24 hours a day close to buildings (in Jenin), waiting for kids to climb on them, trying to dislodge the top -mounted MG (machine gun) and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    When The Odds Are Against Us Faith Fights With Courage Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,484 views

    This message examines the example of David’s faith.

    Leonid Stadnyk, a 37-year-old veterinarian from Podolyantsi in central Ukraine is currently the tallest man in the world. He began to grow rapidly at age 14, when an operation on his brain reportedly stimulated his pituitary gland. He is officially 8 feet 5 inches, wears size 64 shoes and believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Henderson avatar

    Little Is Much With God Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 25, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,294 views

    I this message I deal with the fact that God accepts us exactly where we are and uses whatever we have for his glory. This is a profound teaching by Jesus. The kingdom comes in small, almost unnoticed ways. But it never ends there.

    “Little is Much with God” Matthew 13:31-35 From the OT all the way through to the book of Revelation we find story after story of God’s plan for us. There are stories of battle, there are love stories and there are stories children love. When Jesus came on the scene He came as a teacher. 73 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    The Big Trouble With A Little Lot

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Nov 27, 2007
    based on 64 ratings
     | 29,977 views

    Abraham finally came into agreement with God and discovered that there are some places lot can’t go. And there are places we can’t go with lot.

    God informs Abram of his plan to bless him and make him a blessing. *God has also informed us of his desire to bless us* God begins to lay down the conditions for Abram to become this blessed man of purpose and promise. 1. He must leave his country and kindred = relatives, and his fathers house. 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brad Fowler avatar

    Integrity: The Ability To Live Right" Series

    Contributed by Brad Fowler on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,444 views

    Living a life of integrity is more than just talking the right things. It requires that we do the right things too. Our actions must match our words. This is integrity.

    7-29-07 Albion Church Series: The ABC’s of Christian Living Lesson: Integrity- The Ability I. INTRODUCTION Good morning! Great to come back home and worship with family! We are continuing our series on The ABC’s of Christian Living. This morning we come to a topic which is very hard to listen ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Declare Your Dependence

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jul 12, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,453 views

    As Christians we should not seek to find personal independence but rather we should live with a radical dependence on God

    Declare Your Dependence Psalm 23 July 4, 2004 Introduction Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence? Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned. Two ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    3 Counter Offensives Of The Church

    Contributed by Paul Fredericks on Nov 17, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,454 views

    The church is not a fortress, but a force, and therefore must implement 3 counteroffensives in response to our enemy’s attacks!

    The Church’s Three Counteroffensives to Our Enemies Attacks Acts 8 17 Nov 2002 INTRODUCTION: We are going to return to our broad outline for understanding Acts, you’ll remember the theme is THE START OF SOMETHING GREAT. While our three major points were: 1. Being a witness in Jerusalem (1:1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Morgan avatar

    The Fire Lord Not The Junk Heap

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 3, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,731 views

    What could be so tragic as to be set aside and declared, “No longer useful to the Lord”? How much better to go through the fires of testing and proving, if in the end you come out refined and purified and able to be used once again by God

    TEXT: Luke 13:49-52 TITLE: THE FIRE, LORD, NOT THE JUNK HEAP! The television personality, Arthur Godfrey, likes to tell the story of his acquaintance with an old blacksmith. He used to watch this man at his work, as he took each piece of metal in his experienced hand to examine it. Some he would ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Mysterious Powers Of A Mother

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 4, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,830 views

    Mother’s day, What mothers say and know

    Today I want to talk about a subject that I have to say is a complete mystery to me. Women…. Perhaps some of the other men here would agree that women even if we have known them for 10, 20, 40, 60 years or more, we (men) still only fool ourselves if we think we have a clue. As this subject is ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Kevin Smith avatar

    "To Love, Honor, And Betray!" Series

    Contributed by Kevin Smith on Aug 10, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,148 views

    It’s one thing to betray those around us or that we love, but it’s something tottally different when we betray Jesus, the one whom we are supposed to love, honor, worship, and adore!

    "To Love, Honor, And Betray!" John 13: 18-30 Praise the Lord all up in this house... He is worthy of the praise, the honor, & the glory!! Hallelujiah! Glory to God! Amen... You may be seated in the presence of the Lord. Hmmm, I’ve been dealing for the last few weeks on this subject & series of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal