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  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Lessons From The Wilderness

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 6, 2009
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     | 4,287 views

    The lessons from the wilderness are summarized in Mark 1:15. Jesus is the Son of God; the kingdom of God is at hand, repent and believe in the gospel.

    Lessons From The Wilderness 02/13/05 AM Text: Mark 1:1-15 [This lesson is adapted from several sources including The Teacher’s Commentary By Lawrence O. Richards, and The New Commentary on the Whole Bible: New Testament Volume, based on the work of Jamieson, Fausset, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Cisterns, Channels, And Stagnant Ponds

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 30, 2009
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    If we do not share our faith we will not truly learn it. If we take nothing in we will go dry. Truly refreshing spirituality involves both learning and sharing the truth.

    A few weeks ago, as the hot weather season got into full swing, I remembered something I had not done to prepare for the season. Last summer we had bought a big plastic garbage container and had set it outside, next to the air conditioner compressor, and I had run the exhaust hose into it in order ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From The Wilderness

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 30, 2009
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     | 3,420 views

    The lessons from the wilderness are summarized in Mark 1:15. Jesus is the Son of God; the kingdom of God is at hand, repent and believe in the gospel.

    Lessons From The Wilderness 02/13/05 AM Text: Mark 1:1-15 [This lesson is adapted from several sources including The Teacher’s Commentary By Lawrence O. Richards, and The New Commentary on the Whole Bible: New Testament Volume, based on the work of Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown.] INTRODUCTION ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Handle Your Neighbor's Reputation Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 4, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,555 views

    God says that we must never be guilty of lying on our neighbor thereby causing him to suffer. We are exhorted to always be truthful and absolutely honest when dealing with another person.

    How to Handle Your Neighbor’s Reputation Exodus 20:16 Introduction As we continue to go through the Ten Commandments, we find ourselves at the 9th Commandment which has to do with controlling One’s tongue. A very important, but extremely difficult task. James tells us that the tongue cannot be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gate Of Your Life

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 22, 2010
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     | 106,059 views

    A gate is a very important part of a building or house. A gate is for security and protection. In the Bible, the gate was a focal point of power. Business was conducted at the gate. Military strategy was planned at the gate. Judgment and punishments we

    This week, we are looking at the message entitled, “The gate of your life.” Genesis 28:12 says, “And he dreamed, and behold a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven: and behold the angels of God ascending and descending on it.” According to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Contending For The Faith

    Contributed by Greg Nance on May 29, 2010
    based on 13 ratings
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    The once for all delivered faith must be kept and contended for if the church is to remain pure and pleasing to God. Jude shows the way.

    Jude – Defending the Faith What would you agonize over? What would you fight for with all the resources at your disposal? Today’s study is about doing just that. This little letter of Jude falls in order as the next to last book in our New Testaments. It has a singular focus although it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Past - The Present - The Future : Experiencing God At All Times

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Mar 15, 2010
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    THE PAST - THE PRESENT - THE FUTURE : EXPERIENCING GOD IN THE WHOLE SPECTRUM OF TIME NAMELY 1. EBENEZER - GOD IN THE PAST 2. EMMANUEL - GOD IN THE PRESENT 3. HOLY SPIRIT - GOD IN THE FUTURE

    THE PAST - THE PRESENT - THE FUTURE : EXPERIENCING GOD IN THE WHOLE SPECTRUM OF TIME *************************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. EBENEZER - GOD IN THE PAST 2. EMMANUEL - GOD IN THE PRESENT 3. HOLY SPIRIT - GOD IN THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Always Thankful For All Things Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,418 views

    We see from Scripture that an attitude of thanksgiving is expected of God’s children. We can attain this by keeping our pride, complacency, and critical attitudes in check and our focus on all blessings we have from God.

    Always Thankful For All Things 11/23/08 PM Text: Ephesians 5:20 Introduction This Thursday is Thanksgiving Day. One day in which we set aside our busy schedules to be thankful. Now, there is nothing wrong with that but the word of God tells us that thankfulness should be our attitude all the time, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dealing With Strongholds

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Oct 21, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 42,309 views

    The apostle Paul defines strongholds as speculations or lofty things raised up against the knowledge of God. It is any type of thinking that exalts itself above the knowledge of God, thereby giving the devil a secure place of influence in an individual

    Romans 13:12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light. In this message I would like to talk about how you can pull down the strongholds that Satan has built in your lives. I would also like to talk about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Be Not - M O V E D

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 31, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,001 views

    HANG ON! What are we to BE. What are we NOT to BE. We can look at the ’NOTS’ in the negative. This is looking at the POSITIVE. When things look bleak. Be Not MOVED from your Faith. STAND FIRM.

    10.19.08 Sermon.Be Not-Moved By William Akehurst, HSWC 1 Thessalonians 3:7-9 Philippians 1:27 For the last 2 weeks, we were looking to scriptures regard what it was to be a Christian, and what we were to be... Be Kind, Joyful, Patient, Loving, Gracious, Forgiving, Forbearing In Acts we read: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Coming To The Hill Of God

    Contributed by Rodolfo Rivera on Jul 12, 2012
    based on 47 ratings
     | 22,029 views

    Being in the hill of God gives us clear vision, moves us into action and brings us safety

    ASCENDING TO THE HILL OF GOD Psalms 24:3-6 3 Who may ascend the hill of the LORD ? Who may stand in his holy place? 4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear by what is false. [a] 5 He will receive blessing from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Twelve Reasons Why There Are No Acceptable Excuses With God

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 2, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 30,402 views

    Paul gives the reasons why all men are without excuse before God in Romans 1.

    Twelve Reasons Why There are No Acceptable Excuses With God (Romans 1:16-20) We live in a day when everybody seems to have their own excuse for why they are not submitting to the righteousness of God in Christ. Most people fail to realize that there are no acceptable excuses with God no matter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Consolation When Things Don’t Go Well

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 25, 2012
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     | 11,846 views

    Habakkuk has provided an example for us. He has showed us how to rest on God’s promises when we are personally devastated and also to rejoice in the Lord and His provision when our circumstances are devastating.

    Opening illustration: Tennis superstar Arthur Ashe died of AIDS, which he contracted from a blood transfusion during heart surgery. More than a great athlete, Ashe was a gentleman who inspired and encouraged many with his exemplary behavior on and off the court. Ashe could have become embittered ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Of The Unexpected

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 27, 2012
    based on 11 ratings
     | 16,026 views

    Jesus reverses people's fortunes. We're shocked that God loves us, has wonderful plans for our insignificant lives,and isn't limited by the options that limit us. In one minute, everything in this man's life changed. God wants to do it for you!

    GOD OF THE UNEXPECTED John 5:1-9, 14-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. David, a second-grader, was bumped while getting on the school bus & suffered a two-inch cut on his cheek. 2. At recess he collided with another boy and two of his teeth were knocked loose. At noon, while sliding on ice, he fell ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Is In Control

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 30, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,653 views

    A message from Daniel in the lions den about what happens when things seem to get out of control in our lives.

    Title: God is in Control Theme: To show that God has a plan even in our persecution. Text: Daniel 6:1 - 28 Introduction For some reason or another over the years I have never preached from this passage. I have used it in some way as an illustration but not directly from these scriptures. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God