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  • Michael Allen avatar

    Holistic Small Groups Series

    Contributed by Michael Allen on Jul 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,482 views

    One of a series focussing on the Natural Church Development characteristics

    Imagine, on the front row there is a man who cannot walk. Even to get here he had to be brought and carried; he can talk but that is about it. What is this man’s most pressing need? What is it he needs more than anything else in the world? Stephanie is going to bring the Bible reading to us just ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Greg Cooper avatar

    Choose Wisely

    Contributed by Greg Cooper on Aug 23, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,060 views

    God sets choices before us regularly. And the decisions that we make will determine if we are blessed /anointed / or experience victory.

    TITLE: CHOOSE WISELY TEXT: I SAMUEL 7:13 INTRO: Our lives are filled with choices. We make hundreds every day. Just this morning we decided to: - Get up or stay in bed - Eat or skip breakfast - What to wear - Where to go - Which service to attend - Most have decided where we are going after ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Holy Sprit Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Sep 6, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,933 views

    The message takes a look at the work of Holy Spirit in relation to John 14:6 where Jesus describes himself as, the Way, Truth, and Life

    The Spirit is given so we might live and act as Jesus. One of my favorite passages is John 14:6 where Jesus describes himself in His own words. Yes, Christianity is narrow and exclusive in the path to heaven but notice the three descriptors, the way, truth, and life. Jesus answered, “I am the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gearing Up For Your Race

    Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Sep 17, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,326 views

    A message of encouragement for those times when the race of life gets difficult

    Gearing Up for Your Race Hebrews 12:1-2 Introduction: United States runner Marla Runyon has been legally blind for 22 years. Even so, she competed in the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. In fact she qualified for the finals in the 1500 meter race. (Marla finished eighth, three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Obedient Faith

    Contributed by Trae Durden on Dec 13, 2008
     | 4,231 views

    Obedient faith is all that God requires of man.

    Obedient Faith Motivated by Love is all that God Requires of Man “He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” MICAH 6:8 1. God provides the grace. a. “For the grace of God that brings ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Deacon Ordination - The Result Of A Problem

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,557 views

    This devotion was given at a Deacon Ordination as the "Charge to the Church"

    DEACON ORDINATION Charge to the Church * Tonight we gather as a church to ordain, as Deacons, these three men whom we have identified as qualified and selected as those who can and will assume this “servant-leader” role. * As far as I can tell the first ordination service was held as a result of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Have Yourselves A Humble Little Christmas Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 15, 2014
     | 3,532 views

    All the major players in the Christmas story -- except Herod -- were noted for their humility. Let us take note and showcase humility in our lives.

    Have Yourselves A Humble Little Christmas (Luke 1:39-56, Philippians 2:5-11) 1. Many people contemplate the subject of humility. • What kills a skunk is the publicity it gives itself. ~ Abraham Lincoln • The graveyards are full of indispensable men. ~ Charles De Gaulle • Too ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When Tolerance Is Silly Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 2, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,594 views

    Some people are weak in sense, period. Others are strong in some areas, but weak in the spiritual realm because, down deep, they really don’t believe things like doctrine matter. Paul attempts to shake-up both types of people who are inappropriately tole

    When Tolerance Is Silly 2 Corinthians 11:1-4, 19-20 1. Does it really matter what you believe? 2. From UPI: CAIRO, Sept. 29 (UPI) -- A conservative cleric in the constituent assembly drafting the new Egyptian constitution has argued the country should allow girls to marry at 14. Yassir Barhami, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    We Can't Afford To Turn Back Now

    Contributed by James Roberts on Oct 12, 2012
    based on 74 ratings
     | 27,748 views

    There are some things we cannot afford to turn back from that in fact we need to be doing.

    WE CAN’T AFFORD TO TURN BACK NOW Acts 13:13 INTRODUCTION: Story of John Mark, young brash, brave. Maybe thought it’d be cool to go with the great Apostle Paul on his Missionary journey. Yet it says he turned back. We do not know why. Perhaps it was: Too rough Too hard Too much ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Your Marriege A Complementary Or A Competition

    Contributed by Hans Manaka on Nov 14, 2013
     | 4,014 views

    This will help you to answer questions that will arise in marriage relation before getting into one. The biggest mistake you can make is getting into a love relationship and extend it into commitment without first checking what motivates its existence.

    An Easy but not so Easy Question to answer…. The question might seem easy to answer but this can go beyond an answer. Mostly questions are answered from theory level than from the depth of experience and connection to the question. I hope I am not speaking in tongues. I have been on a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Contentment Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 12, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,931 views

    Contentment is a statement of faith. It demonstrates that God is truly caring for us.

    Philippians 4:11-13 “Contentment” INTRODUCTION Contentment is rare and fleeting in the United States. Look around. Do you see many people, who would say they are content, if you asked them? Oh, we may have experienced contentment occasionally such as the contentment we feel after ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Jesus Came To Give Us Abundant Life

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 24, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,244 views

    1.INHERITANCE 2.INCREASE 3.INCENSE 4.ILLUMINATION 5.INFLUENCE 6.INSTRUCTION 7.ITINERY

    JESUS CAME TO GIVE US ABUNDANT LIFE **************************************** OUTLINE 1.INHERITANCE 2.INCREASE 3.INCENSE 4.ILLUMINATION 5.INFLUENCE 6.INSTRUCTION 7.ITINERY THE MESSAGE JESUS CAME TO GIVE US ABUNDANT LIFE *************************************** 1.INHERITANCE " The thief comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Frederick Meekins avatar

    Using Abram & Hagar To Understand Reproductive Technology

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Dec 30, 2013
     | 3,503 views

    Using Abram & Hagar To Understand Reproductive Technology

    Scripture reminds us there is nothing new under the sun. And even though the way certain things are accomplished and the settings might change to some degree, most human dramas have not changed all that much since the earliest days of recorded history. One such desire that has been a constant ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 26, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,036 views

    Fourth Sunday of Easter, Year B

    John 10: 11 – 18/ The Good Shepherd Intro: A certain butcher had sold all his poultry except one hen. A woman came in and asked for a hen. The butcher weighed his one chicken and said it would be $3.85. “Do you have a larger one?” asked the lady. The butcher thought fast. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Beatitudes

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 21, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,095 views

    Jesus exhorts us to have attitudes of humility and kindness.

    The Beatitudes May 19, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus exhorts us to have attitudes of humility and kindness. Focus Passage: Matthew 5:1-12 Supplemental Passage: Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, who, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist