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  • Carl Willis avatar

    Words Of Warning Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 9, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,362 views

    5 Woes are given as a warning to those who oppress. Though their wicked ways may succeed for a moment in time, the Lord’s judgment will bring their wickedness to an end.

    Words of Warning Habakkuk 2:6-20 Habakkuk 2:6-8 (HCSB) Won’t all of these take up a taunt against him, with mockery and riddles about him? They will say: Woe to him who amasses what is not his - how much longer? - and loads himself with goods taken in pledge. Won’t your creditors suddenly arise, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    My Eye Affecteth Mine Heart

    Contributed by Steven Cook on Jan 5, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,849 views

    Taken from Lamentations 3:51, we examine the teaching of this great verse of Scripture.

    “Mine Eye Affecteth Mine Heart” Lamentations 3:51 by Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read – Lamentations 3:51 – “Mine eye affecteth mine heart” B. Let us first consider the background in which this passage of Scripture is written. C. The Book of Lamentations is actually a 5-Part Poem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come And Follow Me

    Contributed by Paul Kallan on Jan 25, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,362 views

    When I have experienced the joy of God’s message, I offer it also to others who need it. But not with tricks or wrong methods, but inviting, attracting, luring and offering, just as God does it.

    One evening, a social worker received a telephone call, saying that an old man had a fall on the way, as he went for a walk, and immediately needed help. The social worker called up his colleage, who was a voluntary helper, and asked him to come along. The colleage replied, “Wait a moment. I must ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    Questions On The Road To Victory

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Apr 21, 2002
    based on 115 ratings
     | 8,162 views

    Victory in tough times is determined by how you answer some very important questions.

    Questions on the Road to Victory Next to him was Shammah son of Agee the Hararite. When the Philistines banded together at a place where there was a field full of lentils, Israel’s troops fled from them. 12 But Shammah took his stand in the middle of the field. He defended it and struck the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sanctity Of Human Life

    Contributed by Pb Stetser on May 8, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 6,710 views

    As is the case with all my messages, I am glad to provide my Power Point slides so you can use them as a help for your own.

    As is the case with all my messages, I am glad to provide my Power Point slides so you can use them as a help for your own. Sanctity of Human Life First preached on 1.27.02 Psalm 139:13–16 You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother’s womb. Thank you for ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Maurice Lamb avatar

    The Widow's Might

    Contributed by Maurice Lamb on Aug 22, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,218 views

    To encourage believers and to challenge unbelievers

    We are familiar with the Widow’s Mite in Luke 21 and Mark 14; This is a parable in which Jesus illustrates a widow’s might; who, against all odds, won her lawsuit against a dishonest, well-connected adversary, and through a heartless, unscrupulous judge! THE PURPOSE THAT it is Important, Necessary, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Heart And Mind Of Leadership

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 14, 2002
    based on 81 ratings
     | 7,350 views

    This is a devotional written for my leadership board meeting on having the mind and heart of leadership

    The Heart and Mind of Leadership Matthew 10:16 Leadership Team Devotional September 10, 2002 I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. Matthew 10:16 Jesus tells us that we are to be shrewd minded and soft hearted. This seems to be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    An Eager Spirit Series

    Contributed by Bart Leger on Aug 19, 2007
     | 4,893 views

    If you were to characterize your approach toward your Christian service would you identify yourself with a racehorse eager to bolt out of the gate or the broken down nag lazily munching grass in the back forty? What will make the difference?

    An Eager Spirit If you were to characterize your approach toward your Christian service would you identify yourself with a racehorse eager to bolt out of the gate or the broken down nag lazily munching grass in the back forty? Or how about a sprinter at the starting blocks ready for the starting ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    After The Storm

    Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jan 5, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 17,813 views

    A sermon to provoke people to action towards Christ after passing through a trial or storm of life.

    Intro: (reported in the Sun Sentinel) Arthur Levon Davis Jr., age 56, died on Sept 27, 2004, two days after Hurricane Jeanne swept through South Florida. The man was repairing the roof of Dixie Shoes when he fell two stories. An experienced roofer, he failed to realize the danger while working ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "The First Prayer Meeting Service Ever"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 29, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,293 views

    God sanctified the seventh day, and nearly three hundred years passed before anyone thought of attendeding Church. Think about it! Then a weak and frail preacher named Enos came along...

    Text: Gen. 4:25 And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she, hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. 26 And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then began men to call upon the name of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Everett McCoy avatar

    A Challenge For Champions

    Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 22, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,044 views

    Your greatest battles, and your greatest victories, will come when you are all alone. Uses David and Goliath to encourage people to be champions.

    Story - David and Goliath Introduction: The greatest battles you will fight in your life will be when you are alone. This also means that the greatest victories you achieve will be when you are alone. This is also the devil’s tactic. He knows that he doesn’t stand a chance against the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Passing The Baton & The Vision

    Contributed by John Delozier on Oct 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,641 views

    Vision inspired leaders take direction from God as to when/how they pass the baton to the next vision inspired leader.

    --Vision perspective should be gained at the mountain top and not in the valley. 1And Moses went up from the plains of Moab unto the mountain of Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, that is over against Jericho. (Emphasize: Mountain top and importance of making decisions and judgements in the good ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 15, 2010
     | 2,636 views

    Up to this point in the text James has been sharing issues regarding how we are to respond to trials and temptations. With trials, we are to embrace them as being from God and for our benefit. With temptations, they are the opposite, not from God and da

    DETAILING OUR LIVES FOR JESUS JAMES 1:21-27 INTRODUCTION: Up to this point in the text James has been sharing issues regarding how we are to respond to trials and temptations. With trials, we are to embrace them as being from God and for our benefit. With temptations, they are the opposite, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    The Majestic, Holy, And Eternal Lord

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jan 10, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,552 views

    We serve an amazing LORD, and we see from Psalm 93 that He is majestic, holy, and eternal, and in response, we need to worship Him with our entire being.

    Originally given at the Threefold Cord Cafe Preached by Pastor Sterling C. Franklin March 2008 Translation & Preaching Outline Translation from Hebrew (1) The LORD reigns – He is utterly clothed in majesty. He has girded Himself with strength. The world is also established – it will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Nettie J Pennington avatar

    Putting The Spirits To The Test

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Sep 18, 2020
     | 1,729 views

    We are all fighting a spiritual battle, and deceivers are on the front line. To overcome, we must put on the full armor of God and follow the path to the Way and the Truth.

    Are you ignoring the spiritual battle taking place all around us? Many people are "and no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light" (2 Corinthians 11:14, NIV). So, all the lies and deception become commonplace, just another part of life in this present age. Allow me ...read more

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