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  • OLORUNNISOLA ONI avatar

    Roadmap To Divine Prosperity

    Contributed by Olorunnisola Oni on Jun 9, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 24,926 views

    The sermon distinguishes between World and Divine Prosperities and then talk of the Roadmap to Divine Prosperity.

    Man has always had the desire to prosper and that is why he: Works Changes his jobs Move from one end of the globe to another Even to the extent of entering into many traps and foolish and harmful desires that lead to destruction. Many have therefore pierced themselves with many grieves. Many men ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "By Faith Moses .....refused”

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Mar 21, 2007
    based on 74 ratings
     | 27,993 views

    Temptation comes from three sources: world, flesh, and the devil. There are three words to remember when facing temptation: Flight, Faith, and Fight

    Moses ranks along with Abraham, David, and Daniel as one of the truly great men of Old Testament times. His shadow lies on 1500 years of Hebrew history. His influence is felt in our courts of justice in the western world to this day. It all stemmed from a choice he made when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Church Conflict Part Deux Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 19, 2008
     | 3,718 views

    Exposition of Acts 15:6-21 regarding the resolution of the conflict over circumcision, Gentiles, and law-keeping

    Text: Acts 15:6-21, Title: Church Conflict Part Deux, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/17/08, AM A. Opening illustration: -66% say their congregation has been in conflict in the past 2 years; 20% called it “significant” or “major.” B. Background to passage: Last time we looked at a good reason to fight and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Struggling Joy

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,311 views

    How can I make sound Christian decisions?

    21For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain. 22If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me; and I do not know which I prefer. 23I am hard pressed between the two: my desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better; 24but to remain in the flesh is more ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Everett McCoy avatar

    Mission Possible: Does Every Bomb Really Have An L.e.d. Readout? (4 Of 6) Series

    Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 27, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,346 views

    Fourth in series: Focuses on how a Christian must balance URGENCY with PATIENCE.

    DOES EVERY BOMB HAVE AN L.E.D. READOUT? 22 And convince some, who doubt; 23 save some, by snatching them out of the fire; on some have mercy with fear, hating even the garment spotted by the flesh. Jude 1:22-23 (RSV) In many movies, our hero is on a race against time. And at least in action ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dave Kinney avatar

    The Cure For The Common Church, Pt. 1

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Mar 29, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,217 views

    All of us are to be equipped as maturing and growing believers so that together we can execute the cure for the common church.

    As a body of believers, this statement is what will drive us, motivate us and focus us for the work of the ministry that God has placed before us. All of us are to be equipped as maturing and growing believers so that together we can execute the cure for the common church. Ephesians 4:11, 12 “And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fighting For Your Rights

    Contributed by David King on Apr 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,810 views

    This is to open the believers’ eyes to the great opportunities and blessings available to them in Christ Jesus. By the process of creation, and of course, recreation, we have inalienable rights because of our joint-heirship with Christ. If the enemy has

    FIGHTING FOR YOUR RIGHTS Some years ago I was on a flight from one city to another in the company of my senior Pastor. It was an evengelistic trip and also my first flight ever. I was hungry before we boarded the flight but I had no time to get anything to bite for two reasons--one, I did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Giddy Up Gideon

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 27, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,104 views

    Do you feel comfortable sitting on the sidelines not taking a stand not stating an opinion? Have you given in to the pressure of todays society and found yourself like Gideon fallen away from God? Have you decided its better to hide than fight for what

    Giddy Up Gideon In todays scripture passages we see two very different reactions by two different men who decide to follow God. Let us look at the Old Testament account of Gideon. The name Gideon means Destroyer, Mighty warrior or Feller (of trees). Well as the story opens we see that Gideon ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Hope For Families Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,115 views

    Exposition of Ps 78 about the failures of fathers to be an example, and the need to train our children differently than present

    Text: Ps 78:1-8, Title: Hope for Families, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/22/08, AM Opening illustration: Play the trailer for the bible study • Nine out of ten parents of children under age 13 (85%) believe they have the primary responsibility for teaching their children about religious beliefs and spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Missing Element

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,500 views

    This powerful message will help you to understand why you need the Holy Spirit and how to receive the Holy Spirit!

    “The Missing Element” I. Introduction A missing element can make a world of difference. When something crucial is missing it can have devastating effects. If you don’t believe that ask: a. A Chemist b. Your mother when she is trying to make bread and discovers that the recipe calls for yeast ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    Twelve Ways To Be Transformed By The Renewing Of Our Mind Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on May 2, 2008
    based on 128 ratings
     | 173,174 views

    The Scriptures were not given for our information, but for our transformation. -D. L. Moody-

    Twelve Ways to Be Transformed by the Renewing of Our Mind - Rom. 12:1-3 Introduction: The Scriptures were not given for our information, but for our transformation. -D. L. Moody- 1. RESURRENDER - Renewal begins by offering up our whole body, soul, mind and spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave Kinney avatar

    Why America Should Be Pro-Life

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on May 6, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,594 views

    I submit to you that abortion is destroying the highest qualities of God that are present in the womb! Every human being at conception is formed after the nature and perfections of God.

    Who said these 2 statements…? “…Beings of an inferior order, and altogether unfit to associate with the white race, either in social or political relations, and so far inferior that they had no rights which the white man was bound to respect.” “Maternity or additional offspring may force upon the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Riches Vs. Uncertain Riches

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Apr 12, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 10,348 views

    It is so easy to "mess up" with money, but the Scriptures give us clear instructions on how to guard our stewardship.

    TRUE RICHES Vs. UNCERTAIN RICHES TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:6-19 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: America has a standard for comparing the relative value of those things that are in the material realm. We use what we refer to as the Gold Standard. For ages people of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Part 3 Breaking The Da Vinci Code - More Errors In Brown's Research Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 24, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,579 views

    Last of a 3 part series on the Da Vinci Code

    PowerPoint symbols + New Slide, > Transition in, x Transition out PowerPoint Available upon request Part 3 Breaking the Da Vinci Code More Errors In Brown’s Research - Review some of last weeks points + The Pyramid outside the Louvre in Paris has exactly “666” panes of glass. (21) >Designed by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Search Me Oh God And See If There Be Any Offensive Way In Me And Lead Me In

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 11, 2004
    based on 69 ratings
     | 13,303 views

    Even though exploratory surgery is not pleasant it is occasionally necessary. Just as David asked God to search him for any sin of omission or commission so we need to allow God to run a diagostic check on our hearts and minds. When we allow the Lord to d

    Search Me Oh God and See if There be Any Offensive Way In Me and Lead Me in the Everlasting Way (Psa. 139:23,24) "Search me, O God and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me and lead me in the way everlasting." (NIV) (Psa 139:23,24) Even ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational