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  • Ejike Monwuba avatar

    8 Reasons Why It Is Better To Trust In The Lord Than To Trust In Man

    Contributed by Ejike Monwuba on Nov 27, 2007
    based on 40 ratings
     | 134,685 views

    No matter how good a man is, you cannot compare him with God.

    8 REASONS WHY IT IS BETTER TO TRUST IN THE LORD THAN TO TRUST IN MAN Text: Psalms 118: 8-9 “It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes” Introduction: No matter how good a man is, you cannot compare him with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Intercession

    Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 22, 2008
     | 4,321 views

    There is power in intercessory prayer!

    Intercession My mother’s impression to pray for Oliver North. Shots fired at his helicopter that day. Mark 5:22-23, 35-42 Jairus’ daughter Mark 9:17-27 Father brings demoniac son to Jesus Mark 2:1-12 (text) I. Caring for Others a. Love for God is the primary principle of the Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sacred Community Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Nov 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,833 views

    God desires to create sacred communities who are wholly devoted to Him.

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: ARRIVING TO FIND THINGS MUCH WORSE THAN EXPECTED INTRODUCTION: As Ezra returns from Babylon to Jerusalem he discovers the people have a serious SIN PROBLEM. Rather than becoming a SACRED COMMUNITY they had become a COMFORTABLE COMMUNITY who had wandered from the words of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joys Of Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 17, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,819 views

    As we grow as Christian’s we not only come to experience the joy that comes with it, but we also bring joy to the Lord, when He sees his children grow.

    The Growing Christian Series The Joys of Spiritual Growth 2 Peter 3:18 Introduction There are many joys for the Christian. We can praise God for the joy of having our sins forgiven. We can rejoice in the blessed assurance of being his heirs. We can face the future with optimism because of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Changed Church Changes The World Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,528 views

    This sermon explains a few lessons about how a changed church can change the world

    * Change: to make the form, content, future course, etc., of something different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone; a transformation or modification; alteration * Change is often resisted in the church. Yet one could sum up a church’s purpose with one word: change - We must ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Manners Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 22, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,332 views

    We've been brought up to say, "Thank You," when someone gives us something. With all of God's blessings our lives are one BIG "Thank you."

    Luke 17:11-19 "Good Manners" INTRODUCTION Every Christmas season I enjoy watching the movie "Santa Clause," with Tim Allen. For me, the movie is filled with gems about life and faith. One such gem occurs early in the movie. Scott Calvin finds himself at Santa's workshop after his first ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Keep Awake!

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 26, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,190 views

    First Sunday in Advent, Year B

    Mark 13: 24 – 37 / Keep Awake! Intro: My cousin Leonard and his wife, Wanda live within 20 ft. of a set of railroad tracks. When visiting them one evening for dinner, a train rushed by shaking the whole house. I was ready to lung for cover under the table; but, Leonard and Wanda just sat ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Warming By The Fires Of The World

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,244 views

    Peter denied Jesus as he was warming himself. How many of us have denied Christ while warming around a worldly fire?

    “Warming By the Fires of the World” Mark 14:53-54 And they led Jesus away to the high priest; and with him were assembled all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes. And Peter followed him afar off, even into the palace of the high priest and he sat with the servants and warmed himself ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Exodus 17 - What Has God Already Placed In Your Hands? So Use That! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 28, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,210 views

    God can use an ordinary rod in Moses hands. What resources are in my hand? What will God use in my life to enable me to find the victory I need in the circumstances I face? Am I willing to support my leaders?

    Exodus 17 - What’s that in your hand? Use that! 1. AM I WILLING TO BE TESTED IN YOUR FAITH? "Am I willing to trust in God when I face problems and crisis points in my life? Am I willing to go to Him in prayer for the answers I need on a daily basis?" In Exodus 17 God leads His people to a place ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A True Refuge

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 25, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,336 views

    We all at one time or another are fugitives, running, with pursuers at our heels. There is a refuge we can find in Jesus Christ

    The culture of the orientals of Bible times help us to understand our text. In a fit of anger, a man injures another citizen of his own people. In desperation, he takes off running. A group of avengers have banded together to hunt down and bring justice upon this individual. The fugitive runs ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Seeking

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 2, 2009
     | 2,635 views

    How can we use the example of the "wise men" who sought to worship the Christ child as a guide to our own searching?

    Matthew 2: 1 – 12 / Seeking Intro: Have you even misplaced something in your house? You know it is there; but, you can’t find it. One day this week, I lost my car keys. Barbara and I searched all over the house for those keys. They were nowhere to be found. I borrowed Barbara’s keys, got in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Best Of The Land

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 25, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,655 views

    When you are willing to make changes in your life, make sacrifices for the sake of your Heavenly Father and walk out of sin, when you get ready to carry the cross everyday and follow Him, then God would give you the best He promised.

    Best is reserved for you! Isaiah 1:19”If you are willing and obedient, You shall eat the best of the land..” We had to get some stuff typed and printed in telugu for the church and normally we get it done in an area little further away from our home, but suddenly a young lady walked ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Gifts They Brought

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 3, 2013
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     | 3,770 views

    Sermon for Epiphany Sunday, 2013 Year C

    Matthew 2: 1 – 12 / The Gifts They Brought Intro: Today we celebrate one of the 7 principal feast days on the Christian calendar. It is a fixed day --- the 12th day after Christmas--- so it migrates through the days of the week. Epiphany celebrates the “revelation” or ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Jesus Is The High Priest"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 26, 2018
     | 3,476 views

    Jesus is the high Priest who stays with us, never leaves us, dies for us, and saves us!

    “Jesus is The High Priest” Hebrew 7:23-28 • They had charge of sanctuary and alter they offered sacrifices for sins • They lighted the lamps of the tabernacle, burned incense • Placed the Bread of Presence on the alter every Sabbath • Offered Sacrifice for his sins then washed his hands and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Words

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 25, 2019
     | 5,118 views

    Words are powerful; we must use them to build each other up.

    Words February 24, 2019 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Words are powerful; we must use them to build each other up. Focus Passage: Matthew 12:34-37 Supplemental Passage: for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (Matthew 6:21 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist