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  • Thomas Swope avatar

    How To Live A Successful Life Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 17, 2013
     | 9,475 views

    A study of the book of Psalms 1

    Psalm 1 How To Live A Successful Life 1 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and in His law he meditates day and night. 3 He shall be like a tree planted ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Sermon 4: From Pleasant To Bitter Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 7, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,244 views

    Upon her return to Behtlehem, Naomi told people to stop calling her Naomi, Hebrew for “Pleasant, and to call her “Mara,” (“bitter”). Naomi was bitter against God. This sermon explains why Naomi was wrong and how her sorrow was the prelude for the biggest blessing of her life.

    Sermon 4: From Pleasant to Bitter Series: Ruth Chuck Sligh July 7, 2019 [PROP: Find a pebble for object lesson in point III. Make sure it’s big enough for all to see.] NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Watcha Gonna Do When He Comes And Deals With You Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 25, 2013
     | 9,743 views

    A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 47

    Isaiah 47: 1 – 15 Watcha Gonna Do When He Comes And Deals With You 1 “Come down and sit in the dust, O virgin daughter of Babylon; Sit on the ground without a throne, O daughter of the Chaldeans! For you shall no more be called tender and delicate. 2 Take the millstones and grind meal. ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Spencer Miller avatar

    What Should We Do?

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jul 20, 2013
     | 7,649 views

    Jesus in bringing life to someone who was dead causes the plot to kill Him but little did they know that the very plot they conjured up to kill Him will bring about eternal life.

    47 Then the leading priests and Pharisees called a meeting of the high council. They said, “What should we do? This man is doing many miraculous signs. 48 If we let him continue doing these things, everyone will believe in him. Then the Romans will come and take away our Temple and our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fire Upon Thine Altar

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Aug 14, 2002
    based on 157 ratings
     | 33,635 views

    This text separates those who are spiritually pretense from those who are spiritually intense. It is like the question the demon’s asked of the seven sons of Sceva, “Paul, we know, Jesus we know, but who are you?”

    Fire Upon Thine Altar Leviticus 6:13 The fire shall ever be burning upon the altar; it shall never go out. The bible tells us that ... “the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Part 4 - Genesis 21:22-34 - What You See Is What You Get! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 30, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,541 views

    What would it look like if I were to LIVE MY LIFE in such a way that people could see THE PRESENCE OF GOD IN ME? Abraham lived his life like this. At one point a king called Abimelech comes to him and says, "God is obviously with you, helping you in every

    Part 4 - Genesis 21:22-34 - WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET! I was talking with a Jewish friend at work the other day. She said "I don’t like evangelicals!" I said that it was unfortunate because I was one, and that she was working for an evangelical organisation. She said "I don’t like people trying ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Take Your Own Inventory Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,348 views

    A study of Haggai verses 1 through 15

    Haggai 1: 1 – 15 Take your own inventory “1In the second year of King Darius, in the sixth month, on the first day of the month, the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Facing The Impossible

    Contributed by Kelli Frazier on Mar 12, 2010
    based on 19 ratings
     | 12,708 views

    Faced with a valley of dry bones and a God who asked if the bones could live, Ezekiel simply replied "Oh Lord God, you know."

    A man walking along a California beach was deep in prayer. All of a sudden, he said out loud, "Lord, grant me one wish." The sunny California sky clouded above his head and in a booming voice, and the Lord said, "Because you have tried to be faithful to me in all ways, I will grant you one wish." ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Part 2 - Genesis13:1-13 - Double Agent Christianity? - Double-Mindedness Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 14, 2010
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,498 views

    I know people who want to mix the world with worship, but when Jesus said "You are the salt of the earth" (Matthew 5:13), He certainly wasn't referring to what happened to Lot's wife.

    Part 2 - Genesis13:1-13 - DOUBLE AGENT CHRISTIANITY? - Double-mindedness Sydney! Market place of business opportunities, bright lights, wall to wall people. In the Whitsundays I could wait for 6 weeks to get something done by a tradesman if he had to wait for parts from Sydney. But Sydney is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is There To Remember About Her?

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 1, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,528 views

    A no name who is a loser. Why would Jesus want anyone to remember her? There is sobering reason for you to consider.

    Why should we remember her? Luke 17:32 32 Remember Lot’s wife. (KJV) 32 Acordaos de la esposa de Lot. (RVG04) In Luke 17:26-30, Christ comments on two times in history of the judgment of God on mankind, and likens them to the way it will be at the Lord’s return. -The flood came after 120 years ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Robert Fa’atoia-Collins avatar

    When It Hurts! Series

    Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Jun 4, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 18,522 views

    God is in Control

    Dan 3:2-30 Today I know that Something Good Is Going To Come Out Of This I know tonight some of you are going through the greatest fire of your life, and it’s the kind that hurts, and the kind that makes you cry, And I know it’s going to sound crazy, but what you ought to be doing is praising ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Preparation Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 8, 2011
     | 10,238 views

    There are steps of preparation for every victory. As the church we must prepare for God to do something, prepare with unity, prepare for conflict. It will take action on our part to take steps to vicory that God purchased for us in christ.

    Intro: Paul warned and encouraged the Church that Jesus was coming again. Peter warned and encouraged the church that Jesus was coming again. John warned and encouraged the Church that Jesus was coming again? If you have been saved by the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus and sealed by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pitfalls Of Leadership

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 2, 2013
     | 7,367 views

    There are certain things that a wise and Godly leader must avoid. The devil uses many demonic assignments to discourage and destroy Godly leaders. God has already provided the power of His Word and His Spirit to help leaders overcome their weaknesses

    The Pitfalls of Leadership 1 Peter 5:8 - Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. There are certain things that a wise and Godly leader must avoid. The devil uses many demonic assignments to discourage and destroy Godly ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Crises And Conflict

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 2, 2013
     | 4,204 views

    The life of a leader is filled with challenges and crises. A spiritual leader should be able to navigate successfully through difficult and challenging times and should know how to stand firm when facing critical situations. Leadership ability can be test

    Crises and Conflict Matthew 12:25-30 - But Jesus knew their thoughts, and said to them: “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself will not stand. “If Satan casts out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • James Lee avatar

    Do You Have "Staying Power"?

    Contributed by James Lee on Oct 17, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 18,641 views

    If there is anything our world needs, today, it is for Believers to have what I call “Staying Power”

    If there is anything our world needs, today, it is for Believers to have what I call “Staying Power” I can’t believe the number of men my age who are giving up the ministry and find something else to do. People are leaving the Church for no apparent reason. Just a generation ago ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist