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  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    The Little Fox Of Sloth Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 9, 2014
     | 7,609 views

    The danger of laziness has been detrimental to many a saint of God.

    Song of Solomon 2:15 KJV Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes. Proverbs 10:4-5 KJV He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. [5] He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Psalm 4 - An Evening Prayer Of Trust Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 30, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,982 views

    A look at David's ability to trust in the Lord after the attack of his enemies on his reputation.

    Psalms 4:1-8 KJV To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David. Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer. [2] O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Testing God Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Apr 20, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,937 views

    Testing God is the recurring theme as the psalmist recounts the waywardness of the Israelites. Three times it is mentioned, each time presenting insight into the different perspectives between them and God about their relationship.

    Psalm 78:17-20, 40-41, 56-58 Testing God 12/27/09 D. Marion Clark Introduction You are familiar with the temptations of Jesus in the wilderness. Satan presents three temptations, all of which Jesus refutes, each time by quoting Scripture. For one of the temptations Satan sets Jesus on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Thieves In God’s House Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 14, 2013
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     | 7,718 views

    It is unthinkable that a person would rob God but there is an even greater disaster in the text. The people were disobeying the Lord, and God’s blessing in their lives had been shut off.

    Thieves In God’s House Malachi 3.7-15 Sermon Series for Malachi (8 of 12) July 28, 2013 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Malachi 3:7-15 (NASB) 7 "From the days of your fathers you have turned aside from My statutes and have not kept them. Return to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Response To Jesus: Zacchaeus Series

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Nov 20, 2012
     | 12,344 views

    So, Zacchaeus was named bright, clean or pure. Unfortunately he grew up to be the complete opposite. One of the first things we learn of Zacchaues from Luke 19 is that he is the chief tax collector in the region. He’s not just a tax collector like Matt

    The Hebrew name Zacchaeus is taken from a Hebrew word Zakak which means to be bright, clean or pure. I can imagine that when Zaccheaus was a wee little baby his mom and dad had bright hopes for him. Names had significant meaning for the ancient Jew. Mary named her son Jesus the Greek version of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Isn’t It Great When The Plan Of God Works!

    Contributed by James May on Dec 9, 2012
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     | 6,204 views

    God's plans never fail. Just take a look at what God had to bring to pass to have Jesus be born in the fullness of time.

    Isn’t It Great When the Plan of God Works! Sunday, December 2, 2012 By Rev. James May God always has a plan that will not fail to bring about his will in the end. Though there are many times when we, as the people of God, cannot see what He is doing, God is always working in the background. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Enoch’s Story Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 31, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,865 views

    Enoch was a man who walked so closely with the Lord that one day they just walked off together to Heaven.

    Enoch’s Story! Thesis: Enoch was a man who walked so closely with the Lord that one day they just walked off together to Heaven. Series: BC Justice League Introduction to series: Opening thoughts to the series - “BC justice league” – God’s biblical super heroes before Christ. Over the last few ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Sin - The Great Divide"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 13, 2011
     | 4,242 views

    Sin - and how it divides us from God and each other. And the remedy.

    “The Great Divide” September 18, 2011 I John 3:1-10 1 See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Be Careful With Your Treasures Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 15, 2012
     | 6,158 views

    This looks was preached on the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic and looks at where we store our treasures

    Be Careful with Your Treasures For those of you who have been living under a rock or in a cave for the past month or so today is the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. And because of our Halifax connection most of us are familiar with the story of the Titanic and feel a certain link ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What The Spirit Comes To Do

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011
     | 1,155 views

    a look at the words of Jesus to help people better understand what the Holy Spirit does and to assure He's given the opportunity to do those things in their lives & others

    John 16:5-15 Intro: Remember when life was complicated? And then, technology fixed it. You see, life used to be complex. You used to have to rise from your seat, walk to a television, and turn the channels. Sometimes, you even had to adjust the antenna. Now, you have one of these: universal ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiahs Road To The Cross Begins Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,690 views

    We must be willing to travel down the road that God is leading us down even when it is difficult.

    A Messiah's Road to the Cross Begins Text: Matt. 26:1-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: There was a family in our last church in Arkansas that I dreaded to go visit. Now they were really nice people, but they lived on a really difficult road. First, it was a dirt road filled with huge rocks, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Well-Known Sinner Meets Un-Known Saint Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jun 6, 2011
     | 4,772 views

    Conversion of Paul. What do we need to learn from it?

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Acts 9:1-31 Series: Acts: God’s vision and power for Shell Point Baptist. Well-Known Sinner Meets Un-Known Saint Introduction: Some things just seem to GO TOGETHER naturally • House FULL of family and plates FULL of good food. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jehovah-Nissi "The Lord Is My Banner" Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jul 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,710 views

    As Americans we are proud of our banner, the Stars and Stripes, but as Christians we have a much greater banner that is revealed to us here in our text.

    Purpose: To describe how Moses exalted the Lord before God's enemies. Aim: I want the listener to determine to lift up the Lord in their everyday lives. INTRODUCTION: "It was Sep 13, 1814. A young United States attorney secured permission to board a British warship in an attempt to arrange the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    A Cheerful Heart Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 4, 2012
    based on 28 ratings
     | 33,153 views

    God’s Proverbs instructs us in how God wants us to live. These Proverbs teach us that God has designed us to function better when we are cheerful. Even our physical & emotional health is effected by our spiritual mood.

    A CHEERFUL HEART PROVERBS 15:13, 15; 17:22 In the Bible the heart can be the center or focus of passions; the center of the thought processes and even the spring of conscience. Heart, in fact, is associated with what is now meant by the thinking, the will, and the emotions of personal life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Reassures His People Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 30, 2012
    based on 35 ratings
     | 45,891 views

    The remedy for fear is trust in our Creator. Only when we trust the reality of God's presence, power, protection, and provision for our lives can we share the joy God intends for us.

    ISAIAH 41: 10-14 GOD REASSURES HIS PEOPLE In his first INAUGURAL SPEECH in 1933, Franklin D. Roosevelt, the newly elected president of the US, addressed a nation that was still reeling from the Great Depression. Hoping to ignite a more optimistic outlook regarding that economic crisis, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist