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  • James Wilson avatar

    A Pouting Prophet

    Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000
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    When Jonah didn't get his way, he became a pouting prophet.

    A Pouting Prophet Jonah 4:1-3 Last week we left Jonah right after the city of Nineveh repented and God relented. God used his brief message, (5 Hebrew words) to penetrate the hearts of the people of Nineveh. The people spread the message like wild fire. When the word reached the king, he didn't ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pursuit Of God

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 18, 2002
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    Hezekiah was blessed for his pursuit of God. We too can be blessed if we follow the example of Hezekiah.

    THE PURSUIT OF GOD II KINGS 18:1-7A INTRODUCTION: One of the worst kings of Judah, Asa, was succeeded by one of the best. Of no other king of Israel or Judah, other than David, is it said that the Lord was with him. God blessed and prospered Hezekiah. II Chronicles 32, tells us that God gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Who's The Greatest In The Kingdom? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 16, 2008
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    This is a message in a series based on questions that Jesus asked and that were asked of Him.

    There seems to be a fundamental human urge in all of us that causes us to want to be the greatest at doing or being something James and John are really a good representation of the human race when they ask Jesus to let them sit on each side of Him in His kingdom. . If left to go unchecked this can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unforgiveness Series

    Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Jun 15, 2007
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    this is the four sermon in a series dealing with things that hinder our prayer life

    HINDRANCES TO PRAYER ------------------------------------------------------------ LESSON #4: UNFORGIVENESS TEXT: Matt. 6:14-15 REVIEW: What was our lesson last week? Unbelief. When Jesus would ask, “believest thou that I am able to do this” what was he looking for? A seed of faith from which a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • C Jordan avatar

    God’s Extraordinary Dream - For The Church Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 2, 2010
    based on 24 ratings
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    God has an extraordinary dream for His Church. When we pursue that dream, and become everything that He has destined us to be, many people will come to faith in Jesus, and God will be glorified.

    GOD’S EXTRAORDINARY DREAMS… FOR OUR CHURCH SONG LYRICS: There Must Be a Place by Brian Doerksen Deep down inside, inside my soul I feel passion and fire I’ve got a yearning that words cannot express, a hunger for love and tenderness Deep down inside, I know you feel the hunger, and so do I When ...read more

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    Be A Dreamer - Dream Big! Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 9, 2010
    based on 18 ratings
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    The life of Joseph is an example for us to look at, to help us to realize how we can see all of our dreams, hopes and desires become a reality.

    EXTRAORDINARY DREAMS #1: BE A DREAMER – DREAM BIG! KEY TEXT: “God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or dream, according to His power that works in us.” (Ephesians 3:20). • Vision for 2010 – God’s extraordinary dreams for YOU. • God has placed within our heart hopes and ...read more

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    Wisdom From The Preacher

    Contributed by Arliss Beavers on May 15, 2008
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    There is a time to speak and a time to refrain from speaking.

    5-18-08 SS lesson Wisdom from the Preacher Ecc 5:1-5 Ecclesiastes 5: 1-5 1. Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God, and be more ready to hear, than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they consider not that they do evil. 2. Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Fear Of The Lord

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 1, 2008
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    According to 1 Chronicles 28:9, We all have a choice to make in this life…to DO IT or to DO IT NOT. And to understand what IT is all about…is the beginning of wisdom. Ps 111:10

    THE FEAR OF THE LORD By William Akehurst, HSWC According to 1 Chronicles 28:9, We all have a choice to make in this life...to DO IT or to DO IT NOT. And to understand what IT is all about...is the beginning of wisdom. Ps 111:10 Key Verses: Psalm 111:10 and 25:4-5 Other Scriptures ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Truth About Christian Character

    Contributed by Tim Parsons on Sep 10, 2006
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    This sermon deals with our character and what we need to look for in it. and also what we can Learn from it.

    THE TRUTH ABOUT Christian Character 2 Peter 1:1-10 1 Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ: 2 Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Living The Kingdom Life: An Instrument Of Your Hope Series

    Contributed by Marty Boller on Feb 19, 2007
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    #6 in a series focused on the foundational biblical truths found in The Peace Prayer of St. Francis: Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace.

    Where There Is DESPAIR, HOPE Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. O, Divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hope For The Season

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 2, 2012
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    Only when Christ is the OBJECT of our hope can EXPECTATION be realized. Find your hope in Jesus this Christmas.

    Dakota Community Church December 2, 2012 Hope for the Season Isaiah 59:1-11 Surely the arm of the Lord is not too short to save, nor his ear too dull to hear. But your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden his face from you, so that he will not hear. For your hands ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Envy & Kindness Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 12, 2012
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    Envy is unenviable. Kindness gives life joy.

    A fellow Army chaplain asked me to sing at his chapel service in Schweinfurt, Germany. He was preaching on the 7 Deadly Sins. When I finished singing, he said, “I really envy Chaplain Leroe’s musical ability…oops! I just committed one of the deadly sins!” Envy Billy ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Always Wanting To Be A ‘big Shot’ Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 18, 2013
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    A study of the Gospel of Luke 20: 45 – 47

    Luke 20: 45 – 47 Always Wanting To Be A ‘Big Shot’ 45 Then, in the hearing of all the people, He said to His disciples, 46 “Beware of the scribes, who desire to go around in long robes, love greetings in the marketplaces, the best seats in the synagogues, and the best ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Lot's Lot

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 4, 2013
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    Choices Have Implications.

    Lot’s Lot Genesis 13:1-13 Lot is first mentioned at the end of the 11th chapter of Genesis. It mentions that his grandfather Terah had taken him and his uncle Abram and aunt Sarai from the advanced civilization of Ur of the Chaldees to a less prestigious village of Haran which was several ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Never Forgets Your Prayers Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 5, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
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    When we pray there are three possible answers from the Lord, yes, no and wait. We all hate to wait but we need to trust in God's perfect timing.

    Let’s begin with this question: What is the major enemy of hope in your life? What is the one thing that, more than any other, threatens to weaken your hope? Could it be: discouragement, suffering; weariness, exhaustion. Perhaps the main enemy of hope in your life is simply the passage ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal