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  • Buffy Cook avatar

    The Power Of Patience Series

    Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015
     | 10,193 views

    "For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

    Christianity For Dummies: The Power of Patience James 5:7-11 I. Introduction A. A woman saw a father shopping with a fussy two-year old in his grocery cart. "Be patient, Billy," he whispers. "You can handle this, Billy. It's okay, Billy." The woman said to him, "I don't mean to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prayer Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015
     | 7,986 views

    "For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

    Christianity For Dummies: The Prayer of Faith James 5:13-20 I. Introduction A. How many of you take some sort of supplement or vitamin every day? How many of you hate to take your vitamins? Hard to swallow, bad taste.Discuss Kay giving me One A Day vitamins and them finding a stash of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why So Long In Slavery? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 12, 2015
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     | 29,844 views

    Why did God allow Israel to even be in slavery? And why did He allow it for so long? The answers to these questions tell us much about the chains God would free us from in our lives.

    (Props – 10 foot length of ¼ inch chain; a cross on stage that can handle the weight of the chain) OPEN: I once read the story of a marketplace in northern India where people brought their wares to trade and sell. One old farmer brought in a whole covey of quail that he caught. He hoped to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Trouble With Trials

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 11, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,400 views

    In this message we are seeking to correct some misinformation concerning the true nature of trials.

    "The Trouble with Trials" 1 Peter 4:12-13 1 Peter 4:12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: 13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ten Days Of Awe

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 1, 2016
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    In this message Pastor Richard prepares the congregation for Ten Days of prayer and fasting. He uses the story of Esther and the story of King Jehoshaphat to illustrate the value of seeking the Lord in this way, especially in times of crisis.

    Ten Days of Awe
 (09-13-15 www.LifeChurchSpringfield.org) We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A Worthy Life Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 3, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,889 views

    If we want to promote the good news of God’s love, then we must stand together in suffering for the Savior.

    Just a few years ago (February 2013), Great Britain's Food Standards Agency closed a slaughterhouse and a processing plant after investigators found horse carcasses had been used to make beef burgers and kebabs sold in Britain. A month later, Swedish furniture giant IKEA was drawn into the food ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Eulogy Douglas Thomas

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 6, 2016
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    This is a eulogy for a Christian who loved his family, served his church, and invested himself in the lives of others. Doug was an African American, born in 1943 in a small town in West Va.

    In May of 1943, the world was at war and freedom and justice was at stake. In Poland the Germans had crushed the last of the Resistance in the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising killing thousands of Jews and sending the rest to the Triblinka concentration camp to die. Meanwhile in Alaska, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Authority: Who’s In Charge Around Here Anyway?

    Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Apr 5, 2014
     | 4,493 views

    Two major themes of Jesus mission were authority and freeing those oppressed by the devil. We now have the authority to use His name to continue His mission to free the oppressed.

    AUTHORITY: Who’s In Charge Around Here Anyway? 03-31-2013 TEXT: Luke 12:5-9 I. SLAVERY ISN’T PRETTY A. Jesus continues on His way to Jerusalem to fulfill His purpose on this Earth. 1. The word says Luke 12:5-6 The apostles said to the Lord, “Show us how to increase our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    First Vs Second

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 3, 2014
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     | 5,213 views

    To show that first is not necessarily the best, wait until you hear the second. Proverbs 18:17 (Amplified Bible) 18:17 He who states his case first seems right, until his rival comes and cross-examines him.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you in favor of second or first? Which is best for you? first or second? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that first is not necessarily the best, wait until you hear the second. Proverbs 18:17 (Amplified Bible) 18:17 He who states his case first ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Mom: Wisdom Personified Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 7, 2014
     | 6,861 views

    Do you want to be truly wise? Then be worthy like a mom. Work hard like a mom. Live well like a mom, and find honor like a mom. To put it simply: Trust and obey your mother’s God.

    Some time ago, Peg Beukema of Nyack, New York, collected the responses of several elementary school children to some questions about moms. I got a kick out of reading them this last week, and I thought you’d enjoy them too, especially on this Mother’s Day. Why did God make mothers? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Is It Grace Plus Works?

    Contributed by John Hamby on May 12, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,116 views

    To add anything whether it is baptism or good works or whatever it may be as a requirement for salvation is to diminish grace.

    “Is It Grace Plus Works?” Acts 15:1-23 Paul and Barnabas had just returned from their first missionary ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Priorities Determine The Route Our Live Take

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Oct 7, 2014
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     | 8,047 views

    Is our priorities that dictate to us how well we live our lives; but it is the Lord who determines what our priorities are because he in us is the one who is really in control. Read on to see how he does this!

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 5th October 2014 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: Is our priorities that dictate to us how well we live our lives; but it is the Lord who determines what our ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Getting Real Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 8, 2014
     | 9,186 views

    Don’t pretend to be better than you really are. You could end up worse than you were; and besides, you don’t have to fake it to make it with God.

    A cowboy walked into a Texas bar, ordered three bottles of beer, and sat in the back room, drinking a sip out of each one in turn. When he finished them, he came back to the bar and ordered three more. The bartender told the cowboy, "You know, a bottle goes flat after I open it. It would taste ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Sold Out Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 12, 2014
    based on 36 ratings
     | 63,633 views

    Jesus told the rich young ruler to sell everything that he had, give it to the poor and follow Him. Do I have to give away everything to follow Christ? Do I have to sell all that I have in order to please Him?

    Ravi Zacharias tells the story about a boy that loved collecting marbles. He lived next door to a little girl who had a lot of candy. She said to him: “If you’ll give me all of your marbles, I’ll give you all of my candy.” He said he’d think about it. The next ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Bad Judge Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 2, 2014
    based on 25 ratings
     | 28,265 views

    God dedicated 57 verses to a wicked judge who ruled as king in Israel for about 3 years. Why would He do that? Is it possible the story of this evil man has something to us about how we should think as Christians?

    OPEN: In Clay County, Kentucky there was a judge named R. Cletus Maricle. He was one of the rare judges I could find online who had been permanently disbarred. You might ask: “Jeff, why was he disbarred?” I’m glad you asked. R. Cletus Maricle was disbarred because he and 7 other ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ