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  • EGERTON GBONDA avatar

    A Resilient Faith

    Contributed by Egerton Gbonda on Sep 10, 2012
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    Resilient faith- waiting for your turn and not giving up

    A RESILIENT FAITH INTRODUCTION Imagine you have an important appointment and so you left home pretty early to avoid the usual traffic hold ups. Perhaps you are in your own vehicle to travel to the place or a commercial transport e.g. a cab. The journey apparently looks smooth sailing. However half ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Great Turnaround

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011
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     | 10,164 views

    There has never been any event in human history as powerful at Christ's battle in the Garden of Gethsemane. And we are the beneficiaries of it.

    Passage: Matthew 26:36-46 Intro: This is one of the most challenging passages to preach in the Bible. 1. not because of great controversies. 2. but because there is so much going on, at so many levels. 3. Christology, soteriology, theology, hamartiology 4. at yet also very simple; a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    When Shall The Gifts Cease Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 16, 2012
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     | 4,655 views

    A topical exposition of 1Cor. 13:8-13 on miraculous gifts.

    Text: 1 Cor 13:8-13, Title: When Shall Gifts Pass Away, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/15/12, AM Opening illustration: Talk about Shelia, her background, my beard, and the watch night service we went to Background to passage: Also read 1 Cor 12:7-11, 27-31. Mention subsequence and baptism/filling of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Big Plan

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 6, 2012
     | 5,211 views

    God has a huge plan for the world, and He makes it very clear. Nebuchadnezzars terrifying dream is interpreted by Daniel for Nebuchadnezzar as well as the rest of us to see. God's gracious revelation is all around us!

    Passage: Daniel 2:24-49 Intro: Up to this point, we have seen God working thru Daniel and his friends in the life of Nebuchadnezzar. 1. king of Babylon, hugely powerful 2. and last week we saw how God had given him a dream that upset him. 3. how that dream had been used to reveal the liars in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Anointed Ones

    Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Jan 16, 2011
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    The antichrists have come, even come out from among us. But we are anointed by the Holy One. What does that anointing mean?

    The Anointed Ones (1 John2:18-27) Introduction: A. The Bible gives us several warnings about troubles that are coming. Peter talks about scoffers in the last days. Paul tells Timothy that a time is coming when people will turn aside from sound doctrine and turn to teachers who tell them what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Gift Of Music

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 13, 2011
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     | 11,588 views

    We are to make a joyful noise unto the Lord. When we worship we should sing praises to God, glorifying Him and honoring His Name. Music is a channel of divine blessing, comfort and strength. Even in the depths of suffering, we can turn our hearts and v

    We are a church that loves to sing. I know there are those of you who have trouble participating when we sing, because you feel your voice isn’t worthy. I once read of a man who approached his Pastor and said; “you haven’t heard how poorly I sing. I know the Bible says ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    How Can You Preach From Daniel 12 On Mother's Day?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 9, 2012
     | 5,499 views

    Daniel 12, full of prophecy and end times terror, is a great passage for parents because it clearly lays out what we should be doing in the lives of our kids. We are wired to protect them from danger, but do we miss the biggest one?

    Passage: Daniel 12:1-13 Intro: Vaccinations have become quite a controversy in our day. 1. when I was a kid, no one questioned the requirement for MMR, Polio, etc. 2. but today, some evidence connects vaccinations with Autism. And that’s enough for some to refuse. 3. parents are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Discovering Genesis, Part 6 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 9, 2011
     | 4,286 views

    Part 6 of this series reveals through Chapter 5 of Genesis an extraordinary discovery; that even in the beginning of time, God would provide salvation for His creation in the blessed name of Jesus.

    Discovering Genesis, Part 6 Genesis 5:1-32 Introduction - Rev 4:11 says, “You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.” - We saw last week info that is critical to our understanding ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Whom God Foreknew, He Predestined

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Nov 14, 2011
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     | 10,767 views

    A message about predestination

    Whom God Foreknew, He Predestined Romans 8:29-30 Introduction This morning I am going to share on the 2 verses in Romans 8 that can be very controversial if not handled properly Remember 2 weeks ago, we looked at vs 28 and saw that in all things God works out in our lives according to His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Adventures In Missing The Point Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 13, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,100 views

    Some theological arguments are only a distraction from the core of Faith, which is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.

    1 Timothy 1:3-7 August 9, 2009 Adventures in Missing the Point 3 As I urged you when I went into Macedonia, stay there in Ephesus so that you may command certain persons not to teach false doctrines any longer 4 or to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies. Such things promote ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Psalms, Hymns, & Spiritual Songs

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 24, 2016
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     | 9,374 views

    We must be in a continual state of worship.

    Psalms, Hymns, & Spiritual Songs August 21, 2016 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be in a continual state of worship. Focus Passage: Colossians 3:12-17 (Coordinate with the music folks to sing "It is Well", "I Can Only Imagine" and "We're ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Identity Of The Saints Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 18, 2019
     | 5,519 views

    In this text Paul identifies himself (an apostle of Christ). He also identifies the saints.

    THE IDENTITY OF THE SAINTS I CORINTHIANS 1:1-9 INTRODUCTION: D.R. Davies, In Search of Myself, said, “I found myself in finding God. What I was searching for was my own identity, and without knowing it, my search was for God.” We don’t really find our identity until we find it in the God who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Will Be Hated By All; Not A Hair On Your Head Will Perish

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 10, 2013
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     | 4,569 views

    With the Church under attack, what must we do?

    33rd Sunday in Course 2013 You Will be Hated by All But Not a Hair of Your Head Will Perish It was a cool November morning and the Catholics of San Antonio were riding high. Our first Catholic president, who had a year ago faced down the mighty Soviet empire over ballistic missiles in Cuba, was ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Timothy Joins The Team! Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 25, 2018
     | 5,537 views

    It takes more than leadership to built up the Kingdom of God, but good leaders can make a significant difference.

    Timothy Joins the Team! (Acts 16:1-5) 1. Joke: A not-too-bright lady was stuck in a snowstorm when she remembered her dad's advice: "If you ever get stuck in a snowstorm, wait until a snowplow drives by and then follow it." Eventually she saw a snowplow so she followed it along in her car. After ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Complaining? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 29, 2018
     | 8,324 views

    Our relationship with God needs to grow everyday!

    Last week we noted from Exodus 12 that God kept a vigil on all Israel as they left Egypt, likely there were 2 million people God was keeping an eye out for. God keeps vigil on all His people! Now, since Exodus 13 relates to remembering God, we will go to that Chapter next week as we celebrate ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible