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  • Mike Garner avatar

    The Master's Joy Series

    Contributed by Mike Garner on Aug 9, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,170 views

    God is tough to figure out at times. But there’s one aspect of His character which we rarely think about - God is JOYFUL! Why does God rejoice over His people? Why can we rejoice?

    Introduction God is tough to figure out. During this series, we’ve heard about: His great love – and His great wrath How He is patient and will never let us go – and yet there can come a time in our rebellion when judgment will fall Difficult to come to terms with. But there’s one part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Turn Back!

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Feb 24, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 5,886 views

    A deductive exposition presenting the reasons for developing a lifestyle of repentance.

    Topic: Christian Living Theme: Repentant Christian Living Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to develop a lifestyle of repentance. Response: Individuals will commit themselves to a life on constantly turning to God. Pattern: A deductive exposition ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Have You Fixed Eyes Upon

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 10, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,588 views

    Walking on Water or staying on the boat what are you focusing on. Faith. Are you trusting Christ or are you taking your eyes off of HIM?

    What Have you Fixed Eyes Upon Matthew 14: 28-33 In the Verses three words stick out COME- in the present tense, come NOW SAVE- (lord save me) delivers or protect DOUBT- to weaver- to stand in two ways The more we believe = less doubt We must go forth to meet him in a way of duty PRAYER INTRO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift Of The Prophet Series

    Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,669 views

    Third in series. The gift of the prophets and of Christ, the ultimate prophet.

    The Gift Of The Prophet John 9:1-17 Intro: Head that I bought as a senior in H.S. -made fart sounds -some would consider this gross -Time when consumption of gross items rose -Nickelodeon’s slime; "You can’t do that on Television" -‘snot’ purchased out of gumball machines Behavior/ ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Do We Forget Or Do We Just Brush Off The Reality Of It All?

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Nov 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,694 views

    I must admit, my memory is not what it used to be but, last Saturday I thought to myself..."I wonder how many people have forgotten already what yesterday was all about?" How do we see Veterans Day? What makes a good soldier?

    Do we forget or do we just brush off the reality of it all? I must admit, my memory is not what it used to be but, last Saturday I thought to myself..."I wonder how many people have forgotten already what yesterday was all about?" How do we see Veterans Day? What makes a good soldier? Apostle Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Battle Is Not Yours But The Lord's

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Feb 23, 2009
    based on 64 ratings
     | 102,231 views

    Our struggles in life are not for us to fight. The battle is not ours but the Lord’s.

    Introduction: Being a Christian in this life, we are often up against insurmountable odds. Bills are out of control, the children are acting worse that Bay Bay’s kids, and our job situation is on shaky ground from day to day. Gas prices are steadily going up, gas and electric has climbed to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Michael Eaton avatar

    Jesus As The Wonder Of God Series

    Contributed by Dr. Michael Eaton on Jul 29, 2017
     | 7,004 views

    This is Chapter 3 of John On the Run: A Survey of the Bible New Testament Book of John. Pick up a copy of this book at https://www.amazon.com/John-Run-Survey-Bible-Testament-ebook/dp/B01MXR29PB/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8 .

    Introduction I went to the doctor, because my head was hurting. The pain in my head was very intense and excruciating. My doctor diagnosed me as being obese and having high blood pressure. I was instructed to lose weight. I lost fifty pounds very slowly over a period of five years. I am in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gideon - Zero To Hero Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 14, 2008
    based on 120 ratings
     | 160,186 views

    Takes a look at how God wants to use ordinary people and do extraordinary things and encourages people to follow after God to be used in great ways

    From Ordinary to Extraordinary Series Introduction Slide Do you ever think that God is unable to use you? Maybe you feel that you aren’t very gifted or talented. Maybe you feel just like an ordinary person. Or maybe you feel less than ordinary and you will never be able to be used in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Partnership With God - An Unbeatable Team

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 26,081 views

    1.ISAAC - ENJOY PROSPERITY IN FAMINE 2.JOSEPH - SUCCESS IN ALL SITUATIONS 3.MOSES - GO BACK AND CONQUER YOUR FAILURE 4.JOSHUA - TAKE UP THE CHALLENGE 5.GIDEON-MINORITY BECOMES MAJORITY 6.SAMUEL - GOD BACKS YOU UP 7.DAVID - AGAINST ALL OD

    PARTNERSHIP WITH GOD - AN UNBEATABLE TEAM **************************************************** OUTLINE 1.ISAAC - ENJOY PROSPERITY IN FAMINE 2.JOSEPH - SUCCESS IN ALL SITUATIONS 3.MOSES - GO BACK AND CONQUER YOUR FAILURE 4.JOSHUA - TAKE UP THE CHALLENGE 5.GIDEON - MINORITY ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Team Selection

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 3, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,614 views

    Gideon Narritave - How God chooses for His glory. When chsen we must respond so that God can do great things.

    God’s team selection - Narritave Judges 7 Greetings people of God, My name is Jerub-Baal. It’s a nickname it means contender with Baal. My real name is Gideon, son of Joash. Please feel free to call me Gideon. I know it is not quite as impressive. I am here to tell you about a time when ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Why Do You Worship Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Nov 17, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,017 views

    Christ the King Sunday - focuses on Christ’s identity, which is why we worship him.

    Colossians 1:13-20 WHY DO YOU WORSHIP JESUS CHRIST? Many would say that you are an odd group of people that are here today. Here you are, on a day when you’re not working, and instead of using your time off to relax at home, you’re here. What an odd group of people you are, people would say. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Cesar Verdeflor avatar

    To Be Somebody, Be A Nobody

    Contributed by Cesar Verdeflor on Apr 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,892 views

    The most important person always sits at the most conspicuous spot visible to everyone in the room. In a wedding celebration, the groom and the bride would be the most important people . . .seated next to the couple would be the next most important people

    The most important person always sits at the most conspicuous spot visible to everyone in the room. In a wedding celebration, the groom and the bride would be the most important people and they would be seated right in the center of the presidential table (or long table). All eyes are on them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Spencer Homan avatar

    What Kind Of Return Will We Get On Our Dollar? (Invest In Future)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,280 views

    This is a sermon that encourages the church to reach out and to risk.

    Matthew 25:14-30 The Parable of the Talents 14"Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them. 15To one he gave five talents of money, to another two talents, and to another one talent, each according to his ability. Then he went on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Smith avatar

    He Is Risen Indeed! (John 20:1-18)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 6, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 25,949 views

    He is Risen Indeed! (an Easter Sermon) ...

    It is Easter Day, and here we gather, along with so many other people around the globe, to celebrate that fundamental event which gives birth to the Christian faith - namely, the resurrection of Jesus. I’ve been celebrating the resurrection of Jesus like this every year at this time for as long as ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Do I Need My Old Testament? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 8, 2009
     | 4,100 views

    Is there value in the Old Testament today?

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • If you have read your Old Testament, have you ever wondered how it fits in to our faith? Have you ever wondered why we do not observe the feasts and ceremonies that were celebrated in the Old Testament? • How does the Old Testament fit in for the Christian? Are we still ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ