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  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    The Blessing Of The Lord

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 29, 2014
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    To show that the blessing of the LORD is to be desired rather than wealth of this world.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you want the blessing of the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the blessing of the LORD is to be desired rather than wealth of this world. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 10:22 (Amplified Bible) 10:22 The blessing of the Lord—it makes [truly] ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    From Famine To Feasting

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Sep 8, 2014
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     | 11,233 views

    For many Christians, there is a famine for God's Word that can easily affect their ability to face their problems. But it is possible to have spiritual feasting in the insurmountable riches of Christ. Let us learn from these characters from Genesis.

    FROM FAMINE TO FEASTING Text: GENESIS 43:1, 16, 31 Genesis 43: 1 "Now the famine was still severe in the land." Genesis 43: 16 When Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to the steward of his house, “Take these men to my house, slaughter an animal and prepare a meal; they are to eat with ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Why Care Series

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Oct 1, 2014
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     | 13,845 views

    God’s people build community as they show their care for others.

    Title: Who Cares? Text: 1 Peter 4:9-10; 1 Thessalonians 5:15; John 4:9-14; Philippians 2:25-30 Truth: God’s people build community as they show their care for others. Aim: To encourage showing care for others. Life Question: How can I help build a caring community? INTRODUCTION Robert ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Working For The Faith Skylight Company Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
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     | 17,655 views

    There are hurting people living in spiritual darkness. In order to work for the Faith Skylight Company you've got to care enough for them that you'll do everything you can to let the light of Jesus fill their darkness.

    INTRODUCTION As we follow Jesus through the Gospel According to Mark we come to one of my favorite miracles in the life of Jesus. It’s the story where four men tear up a roof and lower their paralyzed friend until he’s hanging in front of Jesus. These four friends dug a skylight in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Have A Holy Ambition? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
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     | 11,838 views

    Is your ladder of success leaning against the wrong wall?

    INTRODUCTION In the last message we examined the powerful admonition to maintain sexual purity even though we live in an X-rated culture. The next message from 1 Thessalonians will be from the familiar section predicting the second coming of Christ. But nestled between those two tall mountains of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Better Eightfold Path, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
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     | 12,806 views

    Life is tough. There really is no secret pathway to avoid suffering. But we don’t have to avoid suffering, because God has promised to give us the strength to endure.

    INTRODUCTION If you’re familiar with world religions, you’ve probably heard of the eightfold path of Buddhism. The two most famous Buddhists in the world are the Dali Lama and Tiger Woods. A couple of years ago, Tiger was guilty of some bad conduct that cost him his marriage and some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Defeat Of Satan’s Superman Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
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     | 11,546 views

    Satan has power to perform miracles. Just because someone claims to perform a miracle, doesn’t necessarily mean they are from God.

    INTRODUCTION There have always been religious people who are a little wacky announcing that the end of the world is near. Somebody emailed me a joke about two preachers standing beside the road holding a sign that said, “The End is Near. Turn Yourself Around Before It’s Too ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Intercessory Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
     | 30,044 views

    This message is all about the importance of praying for other people. 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 teaches us an important lesson: Asking for prayer is not a sign of weakness. It's a mark of dependence.

    INTRODUCTION A little girl asked her grandmother, “Grandmother, how old are you?” Her grandmother said, “Sweetheart, it’s not nice to ask a woman her age.” The next day the granddaughter said, “Grandmother, how much do you weigh?” The grandmother replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sex-Wise: Captivated Or Captive?

    Contributed by John Beukema on May 1, 2013
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     | 7,403 views

    Dealing with our sexual lives is an issue at any age and life-stage. God made us as sexual beings, and how we behave sexually is a spiritual issue.

    The last time I did a series on sex was over 5 years ago. If you are married, and can count the number of times you’ve had sex since then, there might be a problem. If you aren’t married and can’t count the number of times you’ve had sex since then, there might be a problem. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Your Greatest Regret At The End Of Your Life Will Be The Lions You Did Not

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 16, 2013
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     | 9,056 views

    When life is over we must have met the chalenges

    2Sa 23:20 And Benaiah (Jehovah has built up) the son of Jehoiada,(known by Jehovah) the son of a valiant man, of Kabzeel, who had done many acts, he slew two lionlike men of Moab: he went down also and slew a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow: This obscure passage in Scripture that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Your Greatest Regret At The End Of Your Life Will Be The Lions You Did Not

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 16, 2013
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     | 8,809 views

    Dont die with regrets

    2Sa 23:20 And Benaiah (Jehovah has built up) the son of Jehoiada,(known by Jehovah) the son of a valiant man, of Kabzeel, who had done many acts, he slew two lionlike men of Moab: he went down also and slew a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow: How you think about God will determine who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Myth: I Should Do Big Things For God Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 24, 2013
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     | 10,563 views

    Myth: I should do big things for God.

    Intro What is your idea of success? How do you evaluate whether your life is successful? It's important to put that question in front of us...and recognize how it leaves a question over our entire lives... as to whether they have meaning or not. I believe God wants to speak into that question ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Healthy Churches Go Through Trials (1 Peter 5:6-7) Series

    Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 2, 2014
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     | 7,733 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 5:6-7

    How Healthy Churches Go through Trials Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6-7 How does a healthy church go through trials? The conclusion is often the most important part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Road Less Travelled Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Jan 28, 2013
     | 8,764 views

    Naomi, Orpah, and Ruth – three women standing at a cross roads in life. One will find restoration, one will write herself out of God’s story, and one will journey down the road less travelled. Which road will you choose?

    The Road Less Travelled - Ruth 1:3-18 - January 27, 2013 Series: From Heartache to Hope - The Redemption of Ruth - #2 Quite a number of years ago now, an author by the name of Robert Frost, penned a poem entitled, “The Road Not Taken.” It’s a poem that tells the story of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    More Powerful Than Prison Bars Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 2, 2013
     | 7,001 views

    The Church prays and Peter is released from prison. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (A). God sees our trials (vs 1-4): • Man’s persecution • God's sovereignty (B). God hears our Prayers (vs 5-17): • Peter sleeping (vs 5-6) • Peter obeying (verses 7-11) • Peter knocking (vs 12-16) • Peter declaring (vs 17) SERMON ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren