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  • John Deaton avatar

    Do You Want Patience

    Contributed by John Deaton on Sep 19, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,400 views

    In the book of James we find three things that are all part of attaining patience in our lives.

    In the book of James we find three things that are all part of attaining patience in our lives. First to have patience in our lives we must.... 1. Go Through Affliction (v.7-11) A.(v.10) We can rejoice in our afflictions Mat 5:12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Listen To Your Conscience

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 2, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,970 views

    We need to let our conscience be our guide.

    LISTEN TO YOUR CONSCIENCE Be convicted by your own conscience. John 8: 9And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Start Fresh Life Series

    Contributed by Kamalanathan Francis on Jan 22, 2022
     | 1,460 views

    With our strength, we try everything possible, from reading books, listening to motivational speeches, taking up new resolutions, and so on. If you have been through this and asking questions, "Why my life is without any change?"

    For many of us, our life never seems to have experienced any newness, Though we have stepped into a new year, It's been a similar experience each and every year. The expectations and enthusiasm we have at the end of the year slowly disappear as there are no exceptional things happening. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Taste And See That The Lord Is Good Psalm 34:8 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 29, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,888 views

    Psalm 34:8 encapsulates an invitation to experience the goodness of the Lord firsthand.

    In Psalm 34:8, the Psalmist proclaims, "Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!" This verse encapsulates an invitation to experience the goodness of the Lord firsthand. It's an invitation to encounter God personally, to intimately know His ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Human Church Signs

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 17, 2001
    based on 189 ratings
     | 9,701 views

    What the lives of individual followers of Christ are saying about Christ and the church to the world around them.

    Recently we were thinking about getting a new church sign. The old one doesn’t communicate well. It’s not only out of date, it just doesn’t stand out. The impression it makes doesn’t create curiosity and interest in our church to passers by. Made me think about our lives as believers in Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pressing Onward And Upward

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 9,568 views

    Remember how God used affliction in the lives of the Godly prophets. James writes, "Brothers, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. As you know, we consider blessed those who have persever

    Pressing Onward and Upward (James 5:10-12) Press onward for the upward call of God in Christ Jesus... (Phil. 3:8-10) Know that the Lord allows adversity to make you stronger, better and not bitter or discouraged. Illustration: I’ll say this for adversity: people seem to be able to stand it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Return To Your First Love

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Jul 2, 2003
    based on 99 ratings
     | 63,105 views

    Remember the height from which we have fallen and return back to our first, true love of Christ.

    Return to Your First Love Do your remember your first love? I do. I was just a teenager. When I met her I fell in love with her at first sight. She was beautiful and sleek. She had curves that had never been seen before. She was fast and handled perfectly. I spent all of my money on her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Thanks Be To God Who Gives Us The Victory Through Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 10, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 26,021 views

    This sermon is about the victory that God gives to His children in the battles that they face in their lives and highlights the following namely 1.INSPIRATION 2.INTERCESSION 3.INTIMACY 4.INVOCATION 5.INHERITANCE 6.INTERVENTION 7.INDIGNATION

    THANKS BE TO GOD WHO GIVES US THE VICTORY THROUGH JESUS CHRIST ************************************************************** OUTLINE 1.INSPIRATION 2.INTERCESSION 3.INTIMACY 4.INVOCATION 5.INHERITANCE 6.INTERVENTION 7.INDIGNATION THE MESSAGE THANKS BE TO GOD WHO GIVES US THE VICTORY THROUGH ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Believe Series

    Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Aug 30, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,804 views

    "I believe" are perhaps the hardest words of the Apostle’s Creed to state. Faith is under attack, but it is absolutely essential.

    During World War II allied armies marched into Germany on their way to Berlin. Retreating German soldiers switched road signs and destroyed landmarks in an effort to confuse their enemy. And, to an extent, it worked, for many a G.I. followed a false marker only to end up in the wrong place. That ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Becoming Full Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Scott Brewer on Aug 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,191 views

    Painting a picture of what it looks like to be full of faith (faithful) with the acrostic "CHRISTIAN" based upon the text.

    An Incarnational, Missional People “Becoming Full of Faith” 1 John 5:1-21 This past week I heard a pastor describe an experience that I think many pastors have experienced. The pastor had a 90 year old church member who was a godly man, lying in a hospital bed dying. This old saint had lived a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Living In A State Of High Alert" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 21, 2008
    based on 28 ratings
     | 21,577 views

    First in a patriotic sermon series.

    The bloodiest day in United States History was September 17, 1862 when 4,700 Union and Confederate soldiers died in the Civil War battle of Antietam. That was until September 11, 2001, when over 3,000 people were killed in a well planned terrorist attack. By comparison, 2,388 Americans were killed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dry Bones And Singing Stones

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Mar 21, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,139 views

    The truth of the day is that Ezekiel’s bones will live and the rocks will sing because there is nothing at all anyone can do to prevent the Word of God from being spoken.

    Dry Bones and Singing Stones Ezekiel 37:1-14 Luke 19:29-40 Palm Sunday March 20, 2005 Jeb was one of the leading citizens of Ottumwa, Iowa. He was the kind of guy that you could count on, no matter what. He was a deacon in his church. Every time the doors were open, he was there. He had served ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • James Bohrer avatar

    Completing The Race! Series

    Contributed by James Bohrer on Jan 14, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,945 views

    No one is impressed with the guy who registers for a marathon. But no matter where a person finishes a marathon, it is impressive. Same with God. It is not impressive to start well, only to finish well.

    COMPLETING THE RACE! HEBREWS 12:1-4 (1-13) Pastor Jim Bohrer November 30, 2008 With all the pomp and prestige that the Chinese government went to in order to put their best foot forward, there was one person who they honored who stood out. He is now in his seventies, but China brought him to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Model For Unity

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Sep 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,346 views

    This message is intended to stress the need for unity and provide instruction on how we can gain and keep it: in the church and family.

    MODEL FOR UNITY Acts 11:1-18 INTRODUCTION: A. How many of you have ever built a model? 1. There are all kinds: a. Cars & Trucks b. Military vehicles & Trains c. Planes & boats 2. At present I am working on a ship, the HMS Bounty. a. There are many reasons a ship can become ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Pratt avatar

    Noah - Man Of Obedience Series

    Contributed by Greg Pratt on Nov 7, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 14,766 views

    Learn what makes Noah a superhero of the faith.

    “Superheroes of the Faith” Noah – Man of Obedience God is looking for people who will live righteous lives in the face of evil. People like “Noah.” People who: Are obedient to God When it’s not popular Push aside fear and Step out in Faith People who will serve the Lord in a broken, desperate ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ