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  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    What Is Your Stone?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 22, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 18,716 views

    How to apply the raising of Lazarus.

    What Is Your Stone? John 11:38-44 38 Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it. 39 Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Renewing Your Mind

    Contributed by Mark Baker on May 10, 2005
    based on 69 ratings
     | 31,501 views

    The process and importance of bringing our thoughts under subjection to the Word of God.

    2 Corinthians 10:4-6 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, and being ready to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Knowing What Is Yours

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Mar 14, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,819 views

    Satan wants to steal, kill and destroy your life. If he can just let us continue to be ignorant in the know how when it comes to God, then half of his battle is already won. 2Co 2:11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of

    Knowing What Is Yours Psalm 56:8-9 Ps 56:8 Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book? Mal 3:16 9 When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me. I have entitled this today: Knowing What Is Yours Psalm 56 was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Mud In Your Eye

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 8, 2011
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     | 7,691 views

    In situations that at great trials, when we ask "Why Me?" we see that it is an opportunity for God to get the glory.

    MUD IN YOUR EYE JOHN 9:1-41 HERE IS THE SCENE: READ JOHN 9:35-41 35 Jesus heard that they had thrown him out, and when he found him, he said, "Do you believe in the Son of Man?" 36 "Who is he, sir?" the man asked. "Tell me so that I may believe in him." 37 Jesus said, "You have now seen him; in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Chase Your Enemies

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 2, 2015
     | 5,371 views

    To show that GOD our ALEPH-TAV chases and defeats our enemies for us as we continue to fear the LORD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you chasing your enemies? Yes. Reverential fear is only due the LORD. Matthew 10:28 Matthew 10:28 (Amplified Bible) And do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; but rather be afraid of Him who can destroy both soul and body in hell (Gehenna). II. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God And Your Government

    Contributed by Willem Nel on May 17, 2014
     | 3,269 views

    My HOPE however is not in my or your vote, but it is in God who with His unconditional love will use us to bring His way and will to our society. The Psalmist said some may trust in horses, some in chariots and it seems like some are trusting in our votes

    God and Government As we approach another national election in South Africa, once more there is a cry from the people of South Africa for good and godly people to be elected to the various offices of government at all levels. The Bible says that when good people run things, everyone is glad. But ...read more

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    Count Your Blessings

    Contributed by Lou Petrie on Jan 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
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    The story of the 10 lepers encourages us to count our many blessings in life and finally be thankful to God.

    TITLE: COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS TEXT: LUKE 17:11-19 INTRODUCTION: "One little, two little, three little Indians...Ten little Indian boys." I am not a very good counter. I learned to count in prison. God keeps count. THE HAIR ON YOUR HEAD. THE SHEEP IN HIS FLOCK. THE CATTLE ON A THOUSAND ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Choose Your Weapons

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 9, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,482 views

    You have been given all you need to defeat your enemy on every front.

    September 11, 2011 Morning Worship Text: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6 Subject: Spiritual Warfare Title: Choose Your Weapon 10 years ago the World Trade Centers were attacked and 2977 people became victims of a terrorists attack that rocked the world. All this was done in the name of a false religion ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Your Place In Him

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 20, 2011
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    Adapted (with permission) from my friend, Rick Ousley, challenging us to determine in which chair of faith we sit. Are Committed, Casual, or Corrupt?...We cannot fool God..It’s HIS terms or Not at all!

    Your Place in Him Joshua 24:1-28 * From time to time, I hear a message which needs to be proclaimed. Not long ago I was in a service with my friend, Rick Ousley, and heard him give a call about ‘where we are’ with God. Praying for God’s leadership & asking Rick’s permission, I believe Father’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Keep Your Word

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 2, 2012
     | 10,425 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Do we keep our word? Do we have word of honor? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to keep our word. IV. TEXT: Numbers 32:23 But if you fail to keep your word, then you will hav

    I. EXORDIUM: Do we keep our word? Do we have word of honor? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to keep our word. IV. TEXT: Numbers 32:23 But if you fail to keep your word, then you will have sinned against the Lord, and you may be sure that your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    You’re Not Alone Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,441 views

    No matter what we're going through, we can have peace knowing that Jesus is with us. We can trust that he will never leave us or forsake us. And with Jesus by our side, we can face any fear or challenge that comes our way.

    Do you remember the story of Joshua? Dude was chosen to lead a whole nation into a new land. No pressure, right? But God was like, 'Hey, I've got your back. I was with Moses, and I'll be with you. So be brave, don't freak out.' God was telling Joshua he wasn't alone. Now, let's fast forward to the ...read more

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    Know Your Profits And Losses Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 23, 2015
     | 5,006 views

    We either believe that Jesus Christ alone is sufficient for a life of faith or He is not.

    “Living a Joy-Full Life: Know Your Profits and Losses” Phil. 3:1-11 I recall a conversation that took place during a Consistory meeting of another church I served. It was about requirements for who should serve on Consistory. Some wanted to add guidelines to what the Scriptures have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    Walk With Your Living Lord

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Apr 20, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,233 views

    Join Jesus and the two disciples on the road to Emmaus! Let Jesus deal with your disappointments, clear up your confusion, and set your heart on fire.

    Recall with me some of the post-resurrection appearances made by Jesus. Mark’s gospel tells us that early on Easter Sunday Jesus made his first appearance to Mary Magdalene. In his gospel John gives us the details of that meeting. Mary was bawling her eyes out over what she thought was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How To Survive Your Doubts

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 19, 2004
    based on 376 ratings
     | 47,194 views

    if we are honest with ourselves, we are a lot more like Thomas than we want to admit. Thomas gives us some important lessons about what it means to have faith.

    How to Survive Your Doubts John 20:24-29 April 18, 2004 Introduction In a Peanuts comic strip, Charlie Brown is talking with Lucy as they walk home on the last day of school. Charlie Brown says to Lucy: “Lucy, I got straight A’s. isn’t that great!” Lucy in her typical fashion shoots down poor ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Get Your Feet Wet!

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,098 views

    The Sixth and Final Sermon of the fall 2009 series ‘Get Your Feet Wet!’

    (Slide 1) A trapeze artist once supposedly boasted that he could take a person seated in a wheelbarrow across a tightrope many hundreds of feet up between two tall buildings. “Who thinks I can do it?” he asked a crowd who had gathered to watch. One man raised his hand and said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God