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  • Keith Davis avatar

    God's Amazing Works

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,353 views

    Who is our FOCUS, PURPOSE AND DELIVERANCE?

    Title: God’s Amazing Works! Text: Joshua 3 Introduction: We have never been this way before ‒ One thing that we know is certain is that things change. (20 Year Reunion) ‒ Look at yourself in the mirror. ‒ Listen to the music on the radio. ‒ Watch a little TV. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christ's Dove

    Contributed by Charles Holt on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 13,542 views

    Using the beautiful allegorical language of the Song of Solomon this lesson provides insight into one facet of the Christian’s relationship with Christ.

    INTRODUCTION In it’s Preface to the Song of Solomon (also known as the Song of Songs) the New King James Version gives these details. "The Song of Solomon is a love song written by Solomon and abounding in metaphors and oriental imagery. Historically, it depicts the wooing and wedding of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Becoming A Giantkiller Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Feb 21, 2003
    based on 99 ratings
     | 5,868 views

    There are no hopeless situations; only people who have grown hopeless because of their situations!

    BECOMING A GIANTKILLER! I Samuel 17 What kind of Giant are you facing RIGHT NOW? Maybe you are struggling with problems so huge that you think you can’t overcome them. Or your giant may be people who frighten you -- a demanding boss, a cynical professor, a domineering mother-in-law. Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Just Like Mom

    Contributed by James Owens on May 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,930 views

    God wants us to know Him, and many times in Scripture He uses different pictures and examples to reveal Himself to us.

    “JUST LIKE MOM!” TEXT: Isaiah 66:13 “As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem.” INTRODUCTION: God wants us to know Him, and many times in Scripture He uses different pictures and examples to reveal Himself to us. The Tree of Life in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Seven Dwarfs In The Church”

    Contributed by James Owens on May 18, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,208 views

    There are 7 SPIRITUAL dwarfs that are found in today’s CHURCH…

    “Seven Dwarfs in the Church” TEXT: Numbers 13:25-33 “And they returned from searching of the land after forty days. And they went and came to Moses, and to Aaron, and to all the congregation of the children of Israel, unto the wilderness of Paran, to Kadesh; and brought back word unto them, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Free Indeed

    Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,188 views

    We search for liberty for the here and now, while sometimes forgetting we are created as spiritual beings for eternity.

    Free Indeed   Text: Jn. 8:31-36 PPHC – July 2, 2006 A.M.   Statue of Liberty: “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me. I lift my lamp beside the golden door.”   How ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Called To Serve In Lent

    Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,939 views

    Designed to challenge those who abstain, instead of giving up something, take something up!

    Each of us in our daily lives, succumbs to some form of temptation, be it by overeating, drinking too much, smoking too much. Some of us are even tempted by the famous seven deadly sins; sloth, lust, gluttony, pride, envy and anger. Think about it, how many of us are so used to using a remote ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    He's My Everything

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 12, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,721 views

    Jesus came to minister to us in every point of need.

    HE’S MY EVERYTHING Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. If I asked you, Who or What is Jesus to You?, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Naked Man And The Pigs

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 25, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,440 views

    When Jesus faces raw evil, He is always victorious and when He has delivered a person He gives purpose to their life.

    The Naked Man and the Pigs. Luke 8:26-39 INTRO.: This story is part of Jesus’ great Galilean ministry. He is busy teaching in towns and villages around Galilee. It is a time of great popularity. People are coming to Him from all over the region. At one time, His mother and brothers are unable to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    There Is A Shift Coming Series

    Contributed by Jamie Wright on Mar 3, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 27,132 views

    Guess what, we are not in a parade. This isn’t some holiday festival here in the kingdom of God. We are in a battle! You can’t face the battle as long as you are on the bottle! God uses life’s bruises! He has the ability to reverse the curse. He can

    Don’t Give Up the Battle! There’s a Shift Coming! Pastor Jamie Wright Maranatha Fellowship Church Feb 18, 2004 Wed Bible Study Guess what, we are not in a parade. This isn’t some holiday festival here in the kingdom of God. We are in a battle! You can’t face the battle as long as you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stand Courageously

    Contributed by Brent Williams on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 5,491 views

    Giants come at us all through life. David’s example shows us how to deal with the Giants that try to attack our lives.

    Stand Courageously 1 Samuel 17 1-58 Giants come at us all through life. Some kill our enthusiasm for Christ. Some attack our attitudes and habits. Personal relationships, compromising situations, sinful additions become giants that taunt us day and night. The giants win one small battle and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Worship Is Series

    Contributed by James Jackson, Ii on Jul 10, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,068 views

    Have you ever wondered what true worship is? Well this is a series that describes the heart a depth of worship.

    Understanding, Preparing For, And Practicing What is Worship? Worship- reverent devotion and allegiance pledged to God. When we try to worship for the sake of certain benefits that may be received, the act ceases to be worship; for then it attempts to use God as a means to something else. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Perfect Picture Of Providence

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Sep 25, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,437 views

    Romans 8:28 is one of the favorite Scriptures of most, if not all, Christians. R. A. Torrey described it as “a soft pillow for a tired heart.”

    THE PERFECT PICTURE OF PROVIDENCE “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28 NKJV Romans 8:28 is one of the favorite Scriptures of most, if not all Christians. R. A. Torrey described it as “a soft ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Cale avatar

    Decisions, Decisions, Decisions Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on May 15, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,969 views

    This is the second in a 3 part series that ivestigates what faith looks like when it has integrity. This sermon explores the ideas of making Godly decisions in life.

    Faith Integrity Pt 2 - Decisions, Decisions, Decisions Daniel 6:1-10 Today I want to continue to share with you about this idea of faith integrity. Last week we began with Jesus call to His disciples to be salt and light. The integration of belief and behavior is the key to living our faith with ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Good Friday - Why? Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 18, 2006
    based on 39 ratings
     | 15,714 views

    This is a meditation for a Good Friday Service. It is a short meditative reading for reflection.

    Why GOOD Friday? Text: John 19:1-30 1 So then Pilate took Jesus and scourged Him. 2 And the soldiers twisted a crown of thorns and put it on His head, and they put on Him a purple robe. 3 Then they said, "Hail, King of the Jews!" And they struck Him with their hands. 4 Pilate then went out again, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational