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  • Larry Wolfe avatar

    Backsliders Of The Bible

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 5, 2009
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    A description of certain backsliders in the Bible

    ’Backsliders of the Bible’ Jeremiah in the third chapter of his prophecy uses the word ’backsliding’ to describe the condition/conduct of the people of Israel. The wicked sin of spiritual adultery was openly committed by the ten tribes of Israel which eventually caused them to be brought into ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Our Resources In Christ Series

    Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jul 9, 2009
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     | 3,449 views

    Paul has set forth the amazing and unlimited blessings of being in Christ. In the verses that follow, Paul prays that the believers he writes to will come to fully understand and appreciate those blessings.

    Date: May 9th, 1999 Title: Our Resources in Christ Text: Eph. 1:15-23 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: Six-year-old Thomas McAlley recently visited Calgary’s fire department headquarters. While there he was given a chance to dress up in a fireman’s uniform and ride on a fire truck. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building A Temple Series

    Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jul 9, 2009
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    Today I want us to take a look at what God says is to be the way a true Temple for God should look like.

    Date: May 24, 2009 Title: Building A Temple Bible Text: Ephesians 2:11-22 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: Building a temple is pretty serious work! People travel all over taking pictures of various temples and religious structures. They stand back and look at the architecture and say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Persevering Faith For Uncertain Times Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Jul 17, 2009
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     | 12,602 views

    Philippians 4:1-9. What does genuine, lasting faith look like? Find out as Paul encourages his readers to "stand firm".

    AGAIN I SAY REJOICE PERSEVERING FAITH FOR UNCERTAIN TIMES PHILIPPIANS 4:1-9 INTRODUCTION - One of the most difficult things for the Christian community to deal with is the falling away, so to speak, of people who were thought to be believers. We have all heard of, and many of you personally ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discovering Empowered Life Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009
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    One part of us acts as if God works FOR us…. And of course we can get a bit frustrated that He’s not showing up to work.

    Does God want to work with you? How we answer that question likely reflects a lot of how we live our lives. Our actual response can reflect two unfortunate tendencies: • One part of us acts as if God works FOR us…. And of course we can get a bit frustrated that He’s not showing up to work. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Certain Decision Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 26, 2009
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     | 6,757 views

    This is week 4 of a 7 week series based on the book, the Traveler’s Gift. This week is the Certain Decision and looks at the disappoitment felt by Joshua and Caleb.

    Have you ever been disappointed with the way things are turning out but still certain of where you are supposed to be going? Joshua and Caleb followed Moses out of Egypt along with the rest of the people of Israel and during that time they had watched God provide for them time and time again. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Staying Focused Amid Challenges

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 27, 2009
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    This sermon teaches us how to stay focused in the midst of challenges.

    Do you have trouble staying focused when challenges raise their ugly head? This is true of individuals! This is true of churches! This is true of marriages! This is true of businesses! Joke: I heard about a bride who was nervous before her wedding. It was time for the wedding and she wasn’t sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's House Past, Present And Future

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jul 28, 2009
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     | 6,045 views

    The house that God is building is a house where His power and Son are preeminent; His presence is pursued; and His purposes is practiced.

    A couple of weeks ago were read were seven men were chose to look after the Greek widows, Stephen was one of them. He was a man full of grace and power. He did great signs and wonders But opposition against him arose. Members of the Synagogue of Freeman began arguing with Stephen and his ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    An Exclusive Invitation To Rest & Discipleship

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Jul 31, 2009
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    Matthew 11:25-30. The familiar invitation to come to Jesus is explored.

    AN EXCLUSIVE INVITATION TO REST & DISCIPLESHIP MATTHEW 11:25-30 INTRODUCTION - Most everyone likes to receive an invitation to a special event. Perhaps the event is a graduation or wedding. Sometimes we send out invitations for birthday parties. Ladies send out invitations for baby showers. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judgment And Restoration For God's People Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 3, 2009
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     | 10,877 views

    Joel’s vision of a near-term army invasion pictures the judgment and restoration that God brings to His people.

    This morning, we’re going to continue our examination of the Book of Joel as we look at most of Chapter 2. But before we do that, we need to take just a moment to put this chapter in its proper context by reviewing what we discovered last week about the overall structure of the book. Review [Use ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Live: Shine Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Aug 5, 2009
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     | 4,820 views

    If you have joy, let others see it! So that they may come to know Christ!

    TEXT: Philippians 2:12-18 TITLE: To LIVE - SHINE SERIES: To Live TOPIC: live a life of holiness OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church July 12, 2009 PROP.: It’s important to let others see how you live your life so that they may be won and that you may live blameless… INTRODUCTION: Good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Far Is Too Far? Series

    Contributed by Paul Green on Aug 7, 2009
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    What do you do when you don’t want to do what God wants you to do? What do you do when you know what’s right, but that’s just not the path you want to travel? What do you do when you and God just don’t want the same things for your life?

    Introduction I read a story recently about a 5-year old who decided to run away. The lady who lived next door saw him go, as she was outside cutting her grass. She said that she watched him walk up and down the pavement, in front of her house, hauling his little suitcase behind him. He would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Giant Is No Giant To God

    Contributed by Bartholomew Riggins on Nov 16, 2009
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    Facing our Giants of Life from the story of David facing Goliath.

    On this day the last Sunday of the month of January already 2009, we greet you in the matchless, Name of Jesus, giving honor to God who is the head of my life and to Jesus who is the head of the universal church and this local fellowship, it is indeed an honor and a privilege to stand before you ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Anticipating Advent: Unwasted Pain Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 28, 2009
     | 7,734 views

    When it feels like we’re in the Tribulation, we anticipate the coming of our Lord so we can grow through the pain, go on in confidence, and glow with the glory of Christ.

    One day, a cowboy was driving down a dirt road with his dog riding in back of the pickup truck and his faithful horse in the trailer behind. He failed to negotiate a curve and had a terrible accident. Sometime later, a highway patrol officer came on the scene. As an animal lover, he saw the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Pray For One Another Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 1, 2009
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     | 24,781 views

    Praying for one another fervently and faithfully is our privilege and responsibility.

    A. The story is told about three men were hiking one day and unexpectedly came upon a large, raging, violent river. 1. They needed to get to the other side, but had no idea of how to do so. 2. The first man prayed to God, saying, “Please God, give me the strength to cross this river.” a. Poof! ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ