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  • Carl Willis avatar

    Does God Really Care? Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Sep 11, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,349 views

    Why doesn’t God answer? Why is there so much evil in the world? Why do the wicked get away with so much? These questions aren’t new. The Old Testament prophet Habakkuk poses these same questions to the Lord.

    Does God Really Care? Habakkuk – Part I Habakkuk 1:1-11 Habakkuk 1:1- 4 (NLT) This is the message that the prophet Habakkuk received from the Lord in a vision. [2] How long, O Lord, must I call for help? But you do not listen! "Violence!" I cry, but you do not come to save. [3] Must I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tips For Talking By Faith Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 1, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,708 views

    More biblical steps to taking control of the communication in your life.

    (Certainly not an exhaustive outline of what the Bible says about speech - but an offering of several key hot spots that require out attention.) 1. SPEAK SOFTLY AND DON’T CARRY A BIG EGO. "A gentle answer will calm a person’s anger, but an unkind answer will cause more anger." Proverbs 15:1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let God Shine!

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,576 views

    The Lord want’s to shine through you.

    ISAIAH 61:3 God wants to be glorified in your life,but the only way He will get the glory is if you would start acting like He has done something. HE HAS SAVED YOU ! HE HAS DELIVERED SOME FROM ALCOHOL OR DRUGS OR GAMBLING. SOME HE DELIVERED FROM ADULTERY OR FORNICATION OR IDOLATRY and so ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Are You Going To Do When Your Bubble Breaks

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,481 views

    Gives a plan to perserve even during hard times based on how Nehemiah handle his tast

    Nehemiah 4:16-23 What Are You Going to Do when the Bubble Breaks? Introduction A. Bob Story 1. Driving down a Busy Road 2. Everything is going good 3. DEER! 4. Swerves 5. The Car Flips about 3 times 6. He is Ok a. He had his seatbelt on b. His Airbags saved him B. Background 1. Originally came ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    When Conflict Arises

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Nov 7, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,571 views

    When Conflict comes, where do you go?

    When Conflict Arises – How to handle stuff when you’re backed up against the wall Nehemiah 5:1-19 Construction Series # In previous sermons from Nehemiah, it seems that most of the problems that came up for Nehemiah were from outside sources. In chapter five, we see a new problem developing – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Number One Saint"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Aug 9, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 1,810 views

    Mary Magdalene would be the very first person that Christ choose to reveal himself to on that great day of resurrection morning. This could not have been by coincidence.

    Title: "Number One Saint" Introduction: Mary Magdalene would be the very first person that Christ choose to reveal himself to on that great day of resurrection morning. This could not have been by coincidence. Jesus could have revealed himself to any number of his disciples, but why Mary. How ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faithful Living In Difficult Times

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jan 13, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,183 views

    A look at the Biblical Doctrine of Sanctification

    FAITHFUL LIVING IN DIFFICULT TIMES Intro: Second Peter may be titled "The Believer’s Conflict in the Last Days." or "How To Live When Surrounded By The Problems and Perplexities of the End Time." Theme: Faithful Christian living in difficult times demands sanctification. I. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Joshua Series

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Mar 15, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,230 views

    FOCAL POINT: THE CHOICE IS WHO OR WHAT.

    JOSHUA PART 2 OF A 2 PART SERIES KEY VERSE: JOSHUA 1: 6-9 JOSHUA: JOSHUA 24: 14-15 FOCAL POINT: THE CHOICE IS WHO OR WHAT. INTRODUCTION: READ JOSHUA 1: 6-9 THE KEY THEME THROUGHOUT JOSHUA IS THE KEEPING OF THE LAW. THIS IS A CONTINUATION OF THIS THEME. EXHORTATION ON JOSHUA 24: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul Confronts Peter's Sin Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,236 views

    Paul’s reaction to Peter’s sin is swift and just.

    Galatians 2:14-21 “Paul Confronts Peter’s Sin” 1. Paul’s Reaction (14) Vs. 14 • Peter, being an apostle, had an even greater responsibility to lead others uprightly (straight path) in the truth of the gospel. o Bible says, “To whom much is given much will be required.” o Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Like Sheep Without A Shepherd

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,453 views

    The need of the church to go to a helpless world

    LIKE SHEEP WITHOUT A SHEPHERD Numbers 27:16-17; Matthew 9:35-38 Pastor Brian Matherlee Sunday, July 15, 2007 Two Sunday nights ago I challenged you to find some way to reach out with your faith by deeds. Did anyone take me up on it? Did anyone share their personal faith story? I. The People of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Be Prepared To Give

    Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Mar 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,561 views

    The Boy Scouts Motto is ‘Be Prepared’. Peter is saying here that it may as well be ours. Peter is exhorting in this verse God’s people to be prepared to give: 1) An Answer, 2) To Everyone, 3) The Reason & 4) With Gentleness

    Introduction: Last time we talked about Hell – the awful place with motivation to stay out and keep others from too. We seem to be living in a particularly gracious time where God is doing whatever necessary to draw our nation to Him. It is imperative in this scenario that we are prepared to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Steve Greene avatar

    Seven Spheres Of Influence Series (Business/Politics) Series

    Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 27, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,947 views

    This is the third in a series exploring how the church and Christians are to be involved in shaping Ameircan culture.

    Seven Spheres of Influence Series (Business/Politics) Connecting to our Culture – Part 3 Colossians 3:23-24, 4:1 Observations from the Business Sphere: 1. All of us live at least a portion of our lives in the business sphere. 2. Business is not just about a paycheck. It’s not just about ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    Two Categories Of Faith

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 3, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,641 views

    Whether, I am on the mountain top or in the valley God is with me!!

    Hebrews 11:33-40-who through faith subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, became valiant in battle, turned to flight (Swift Passages) the armies of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Martin Holland avatar

    Spiritual Wrestling

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Oct 24, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,053 views

    It is so easy to isolate all of our conflicts to the physical realm but behind each of these conflicts there are spiritual influences.

    Wrestling with Spirits Ephesians 6:10-17 In the mist of conflicts we struggle oftentimes as the world does and often the results are the same. God tells that though we view these struggles as being physical there are spiritual influences behind them all. Vs.12 For we wrestle not against flesh and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deliverance For The Home

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Mar 22, 2010
    based on 39 ratings
     | 52,472 views

    Having strange and abnormal occurences in your home and your feel they spiritually inclined, pray these following prayer points with all the determination and agression you can gather within yourself.

    DELIVERANCE FOR THE HOME A. SCRITURES: Psalm 121. 2 Samuel 22: 21-45 B. CONFESSION: Revelation 12: 11, Isaiah 41: 15, 2 Timothy 4: 18, John. 20: 11. PRAYER POINTS 1. I soak this house from the roof to the ground in the blood of Jesus. 2. Holy Spirit, ignite your fire from the roof to the ground ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal