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  • Rick Finitzer avatar

    Lessons From Patches And Wineskins Series

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Aug 11, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,001 views

    The New Wine of Salvation bring true and lasting joy. If our wineskins are going to burst it should be because of our Joy spilling out into the world that Christ has made a difference in our heart and life.

    LESSONS FROM PATCHES AND WINESKINS Mark 2:18-22 “Cynthia and I are into Harley-Davidson motorcycles. I know, I know... it doesn’t fit our image. Who really cares? We stopped worrying about our image years ago. We should be ashamed of ourselves? We aren’t. We should be better examples to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Sing, O People Of God

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 16, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,497 views

    Advent 3(C) -- God’s people have great reasons to sing and rejoice: Our King conquers all our enemies, our Shepherd quiets us with his love, and our Savior causes us to be glad and rejoice!

    SING, O PEOPLE OF GOD (Outline) December 14, 2008 -- ADVENT 3 -- Zephaniah 3:14-17 INTRO: Our fast four weeks of Advent have been cut in half. There are only two weeks, actually less than two weeks, before the celebration of the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. I pray that you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How God Restores Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,152 views

    Life is filled with bad news and good news. Joel and Zephaniah offer us both.

    How God Restores Joel and Zephaniah Rev. Brian Bill 2/22/09 Life is often filled with good news and bad news. Have you ever heard someone say, “I have some good news and some bad news? What do you want to hear first?” When I’m asked this question I usually want the bad news first in the hopes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing A Contented Spirit Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 24, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,731 views

    In an age of commercialism that breeds discontent we are challenged by Scripture to live a contented life. Paul explains how we can be content in any and every situation.

    GROWING A CONTENTED SPIRIT On a scale of one to ten (one being discontent and ten being very content) how content are you overall with your life? Think about that for a moment. Contentment is an illusive quality today. Much of the business world works hard to breed discontent so that we will buy ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Whatever

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 2, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,389 views

    A look at the up and down nature of life as illustrated in Jesus own experiences....

    Dakota Community Church March 01, 2009 am Whatever! Mark 1:9-15 At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. As Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Jesus Makes Me Happy

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 23, 2008
     | 6,661 views

    Be content and happy with what you have in Christ. You can be genuinely happy!

    I have a question for you today. Are you really happy? I mean are you actually truly and honestly happy with your life. Maybe I should define the term happiness. Happiness is not the feeling you get when you get something. For instance, how many of you did the after thanksgiving shopping day? You ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It Will Be Worth It All Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jun 26, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,713 views

    Our suffering does not match the good news that awaits us in eternity. We can be encouraged that one day, we will find our ultimate comfort.

    It Will Be Worth It All Griffith Baptist Church – 6/29/08 A.M. Service Text: Romans 8:18-22 Key verse: Romans 8:18 - For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. The Introduction There once was an oyster whose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cistern Of Christ

    Contributed by Filipe Remelgado on Jul 19, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,386 views

    The suffering of the innocent and how God helps us through it.

    Title: The Cistern of Christ. Text: Lamentations 3:52-57 Introduction: “Coca-Cola was the result of an accident. In 1886 a pharmacist named John Pemberton cooked up a medicinal syrup in a large brass kettle slung over an open fire, stirring it with an oar. When he was done, he figured he had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Revival Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Chris Norton on Jul 24, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,386 views

    Do you want to see mighty works of God in your life? Do you want to see great miracles? Then get in the will of God. Obey what he tells you. Then and only then can you have these results.

    REVIVAL (Part 3) Ezekiel 37 How do you know if your bones are getting dry? 1. When there is no desire for Bible study and prayer. 2. When spiritual conversation embarrasses you or is avoided. 3. When you rationalize sin. 4. When you can quote scripture and attend service, but it doesn’t make a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Loaf Of Bread, A Jug Of Wine, And Laughter

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,279 views

    Dated 1989. Our faith is not joyless. God uses the simplest of things to bring us support and gladness in the midst of difficult times.

    Says the poet, "A loaf of bread, a jug of wine, and Thou beside me singing in the wilderness … Wilderness were paradise enow" The very picture of romantic fulfillment. All I need is a chunk of good fragrant bread, a flask full of the vintner’s art, and you whom I love, and I will be fulfilled. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Haas avatar

    God's Loving Paths, Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Daniel Haas on Mar 7, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,399 views

    When after ninety-something years Abraham and Sarah are sent on the new path of parenthood, they are shocked to begin with. Second thing they do: They start laughing!

    REVELATION - "the Lord appeared to Abram, and said to him, “I am God Almighty"" - a clarity we all long for - face-to-face time with God Almighty is rare nowadays - it’s not about historic Abram, but God’s love - scholars agree there is no prove for the existence of a historic Abram - we know for ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Crushed Expectations

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 8, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,425 views

    Here’s a word that will help the body deal with pain, sufferring, and disappointment. A big blessing to our church!

    Crushed Expectations Text: Psalm 6:1-7 O LORD, do not rebuke me in Your anger, Nor chasten me in Your hot displeasure. 2 Have mercy on me, O LORD, for I am weak; O LORD, heal me, for my bones are troubled.3 My soul also is greatly troubled; But You, O LORD—how long? 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Being The Hands Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 27,298 views

    A message about impacting the world like Jesus did.

    Being The Hands of Christ Romans 12:9-21 * There is a story told about this picture on the screen. During World War II when the Nazis were bombing London, there was an Anglican Church that had a statue of Jesus on their lawn with his arms outstretched. The caption below the statue read, “Come unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    Faithful To The End Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Mar 30, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,687 views

    Fourth in the Revelation series focusing on the church at Smyrna-- the Suffering Church

    REVIEW I.PROLOGUE 1:1-20 II.Messages to the Seven churches 2-3 (Things with are) A. The Message to the church in Ephesus 2:1-7 The passionless church 1. Characteristic The one who guards the leadership in each church as He walks among them. 2. Commendation Jesus commended their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Jesse Bennett avatar

    The Triumphal Entry

    Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Apr 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,357 views

    A "joy sucker" is someone who is determined to create either discouragement or hardship on your ministry. "Joy suckers" take on all shapes and sizes, but, most often, they are negative in their outlook, disappointed with their family, in need of attenti

    Here is a true story about a nine-year-old boy who lived in a rural town in Tennessee. His house was in a poor area of the community. A church had a bus ministry that came knocking on his door one Saturday afternoon. The kid came to answer the door and greeted the bus pastor. The bus pastor asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist