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  • Stephen Evans avatar

    'tis The Season

    Contributed by Stephen Evans on Dec 5, 2012
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     | 8,770 views

    It's always important to be acting in "due season." This message speaks of the season we are in anticipating the return of Christ and how we need to live in light of the season.

    Title: ‘Tis the Season Text: 1 Chronicles 12:32 Date: December 2, 2012 Place: Washington A/G Introduction Seasonal Activity “‘Tis the Season” An often used expression this time of the year Used to explain many phenomena we see occurring in a certain time or season of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Crossing Dark Waters Series

    Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,018 views

    Jesus shows us how we can achieve spiritual victories.

    Jesus, the God-man: Gospel of John “Crossing Dark Waters” John 18:1-11 Introduction: December 25, 1776 and Gen. Washington had a daring plan to attack the Hessians at Trenton, NJ while they were asleep or drunk with Christmas merriment. In order to do this, they had to cross a frozen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Duty Calls

    Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Dec 6, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 28,286 views

    "When Duty Calls" is an exposition of Jesus' instructions to his disciples in Luke 17:1-10. This passage teaches that obedience to Jesus requires holy fear, unlimited forgiveness, genuine faith, and total submission.

    WHEN DUTY CALLS Luke 17:1-10 On July 4, 1976, Israeli commandos made a daring on the Entebbe International Airport, rescuing 103 Jewish hostages. In 15 minutes, the soldiers killed the seven kidnappers and set the captives free. But three hostages were also killed during Operation Entebbe. As the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Call Series

    Contributed by Michael Jakes on Jan 5, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,528 views

    You may not be called to a foreign land, but you must be ready to move a moments' notice when the Spirit call.

    'The Call' pt.1 from the sermon series 'Lessons From Macedonia' Acts 16:6-11 Maybe God won't call you to a foreign land, but wherever or whatever He calls you to, you must be ready to respond. Even though Paul and his fellow laborers were deeply entrenched in the work and will of the Lord, they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Jeroboam's Downfall

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 7, 2013
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    I. EXORDIUM: Can anyone prevent his downfall? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that dependency on the LORD's Faithfulness will maintain us. IV. TEXT: 1 Kings 13:34 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Th

    I. EXORDIUM: Can anyone prevent his downfall? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that dependency on the LORD's Faithfulness will maintain us. IV. TEXT: 1 Kings 13:34 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) This became a great sin and resulted in the utter destruction ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Martin Holland avatar

    Faith That Surrenders Series

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Sep 10, 2014
     | 5,726 views

    In the life of Abraham he teaches us how important it is to be willing to surrender by faith unto God.

    Faith that Surrenders Hebrews 11:8-11, 17-19 The Bible tells us we that are saved should live by faith, and without it we cannot please God. Abel says to us our faith speaks louder than words and is worth dying for! Enoch says our faith is worth living so walk with God! Noah says to us faith calls ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why We Disobey

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 28, 2014
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     | 16,735 views

    Disobedience is an issue of misplaced trust and miguided "truth". Obedience is a matter of the heart and flows from a heart of trust and love. Build your trust in God and grow your love for God.

    Why do we disobey? Have you thought about that? • Think for a moment the last time you disobeyed someone, your parents, your superior. Why did you do that? What causes it? • It couldn’t be nothing. There is always something that triggers our disobedience. God has given clear ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Boot Camp For Elijah Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 11, 2012
     | 9,400 views

    In this second lesson in the series, we look at what Elijah learned at the brook Cherith.

    Introduction: A. During mail call at a Marine Corps boot camp, a young recruit received several letters from home. 1. The drill instructor was getting irritated at having to keep calling his name. 2. The drill instructor barked “You must have a lot of people at home who like you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Advanced Training At Zarephath Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 16, 2012
     | 10,375 views

    Elijah is challenged to put his faith in God by what he faced at Zarephath. God used these experiences to further prepare Elijah for his future ministry.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who was walking across the road when he was hit by a car. 1. The impact knocked him on his head which caused him to be in a coma for a couple of days before he finally regained consciousness. 2. When he opened his eyes, his loving wife was there beside ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is The Writing On Your Wall? Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 24, 2012
    based on 24 ratings
     | 28,156 views

    God has spoken to us in many ways, but most importantly through His Son and through His word. Even today though, God uses all kinds of ways to get our attention and speak to us to lead us to a growing faith in His Son and obedience to His word. In our S

    What is the writing on your Wall? Daniel 5:1-31 God wants us to have faith during the silence God wants us to grow in Faith by Remembering God wants us to demonstrate faith in prosperity Intro Slide Good Morning. We have been going through the Book of Daniel and so far, we have met Daniel, his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Will Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 8, 2012
     | 8,223 views

    Knowing God's will is an important learning for every child of God. Walking in flesh, self and pride is of the flesh but walking closely behind Him is the way of God.

    1 Samuel 23:2”Therefore David inquired of the LORD, saying, "Shall I go and attack these Philistines?" And the LORD said to David, "Go and attack the Philistines, and save Keilah." David made multiple trips to his prayer chamber and got ‘confirmations’ from God before he launched ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Charles Maceo Holsey avatar

    Its A Set-Up

    Contributed by Charles Maceo Holsey on Aug 14, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,590 views

    This sermon deals with how the world attempts to set-up Christians and how the resurrection of Jesus liberates after being set-up by the world.

    2 Chronicles 18:1 - 3 (NRSV) 1Now Jehoshaphat had great riches and honor; and he made a marriage alliance with Ahab. 2After some years he went down to Ahab in Samaria. Ahab slaughtered an abundance of sheep and oxen for him and for the people who were with him, and induced him to go up against ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Living For The Lord

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 17, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,894 views

    The church must operate in unity ... we are to be together as one!

    Living for the Lord 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 Introduction - This is an incredibly interesting letter Paul sends to the church at Corinth - The main purpose was to correct the doctrinal error that the forgery had created about the day of the Lord. 1. Positive: To commend them and encourage them in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Olafenwa John Ishola avatar

    That Your Joy May Be Full

    Contributed by Olafenwa John Ishola on Jun 16, 2014
     | 9,521 views

    In a world full of various challenges and troubles, living a joyful life becomes impossible without the help of God. Only Jesus can help us live a life full of joy.

    Joy drives out all forms of bitterness that may have existed in your life in times past. It is a light that drives out the darkness of sorrow. Joy is what keeps you smiling everyday of your life, making all your days devoid of sorrow. Everyone desires to live a life full of joy, but it is evident ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Firm Foundation

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 26, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,128 views

    Using the interests of our kids as teaching opportunities, we repeat Bible stories so they become recognizable, while modeling a godly life before them. The fear of God in the heart will be the most powerful principle of obedience. It is highly desirable

    Opening illustration: My nephew in Delhi Aashan began to recognize cars by make and year very early for his age. This all started when he and his grandpa began spending time together playing with his old collection of toy cars. His grandpa would say, “Aashan, get the 1957 Chevy,” and he would pick ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational