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  • Ed Taylor avatar

    Does God Use Failure? Yes! Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,496 views

    It’s been said that God is not looking for ABILITY but for AVAILABILITY; He’s looking for a willing and ready heart.

    1. Ever read a book and start to sort of dialogue with the author? a. It happens sometimes in the middle of a good movie too. b. The author has so captivated us & brought us into the middle of a story that we begin to interact with the characters. c. Hey why are you doing that? Don’t go there! ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Devoted To Jesus

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009
     | 5,183 views

    A lot of Christians give preference to someone or something in their lives over what should be the most important thing in their life, Jesus. So in effect, they don’t make Jesus their life but rather have just added Jesus to their lives. But when you deci

    Devoted to Jesus Matthew 4:18-20, 9:9 Isobel Kuhn was an author and missionary to China, and was married to John, a man just as strong willed and stubborn as she was. The two had many conflicts throughout the years of their marriage. One had to do with their cook who prepared their meals. John ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Giant Killers

    Contributed by Alton Coleman on Feb 7, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,769 views

    The Scriptures teach us that God’s people are in a spiritual warfare, and as in any warfare there is need for a plan of battle so we can effectively fight against our enemy (Satan) and gain the victory over him.

    Giant - Killers Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 17 Scripture Text: Romans 8:35-37 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? [36] As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Living With A Clear Conscience

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Feb 18, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,863 views

    The conscience is that element in our makeup through which God’s Holy Spirit works to let us know we’re on track or off track. Living with a clear conscience is God’s desire and plan for us and is the key to a happy existence and successful Christian walk

    “My conscience is bothering me.” I’ve said it and heard others say it, but what exactly does it mean? I believe God has created within us…programmed us…a sense of right and wrong. When we’re doing right, our conscience makes us feel good, but when we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Slave For Christ Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 1, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,582 views

    Part 3 focuses on slavery in Rome.

    A Slave For Christ Part 3 (Inspired by the book: “A Better Freedom” by Michael Card) Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:10; Romans 16:23; Introduction: In my message last week I shared with you information about slavery in the Old Testament. This week we will begin our examination of slavery ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Work For Lasting Food

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 3, 2015
     | 5,285 views

    To show that GOD works in and within us to show the world His Glory, all GOD needs is our availability, if we refuse to give this to Him, then what can we really give Him?

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a hard worker for the kingdom of GOD? Yes, because GOD works hard within me. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD works in and within us to show the world His Glory, all GOD needs is our availability, if we refuse to give this to Him, then ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Is Your Master

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 30, 2016
     | 13,364 views

    What does it take to be a servant of God?

    July 31, 2016 Morning Worship Text: Romans 6:16-18 Subject: Being a Servant of God Title: Who is Your Master? Last week we began a series on Servanthood. In our culture today the concept of being a servant is really looked down upon. For one thing, the word “servant” is interpreted ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Mother Who Seeks The Higest Place

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on May 14, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,492 views

    How important is the kingdom God for our life? Are you a part of His kingdom? Are you actively involved in the work of the kingdom of God? and do you have a big expectation of entering the kingdom of God?

    A Mother who seeks the highest place Matthew 20:20-23 Anna M. Jarvis (1864-1948) first suggested the national observance of Mother’s Day. At a memorial service for her mother on May 10, 1908, Miss Jarvis gave a flower to each person who attended. Within the next few years, the idea of a day to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Isaac's Favorite, Rebekah's Favorite

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 21, 2015
     | 6,129 views

    To show that spiritual things/matter (things that are invisible) outweighs physical things. 2 Corinthians 5:7 (Amplified Bible) For we walk by faith [we regulate our lives and conduct ourselves by our conviction or belief respecting man’s relationship t

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you after spiritual things? Yes. Colossians 3:2 Colossians 3:2 (Amplified Bible) And set your minds and keep them set on what is above (the higher things), not on the things that are on the earth. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Will Give Generously Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Nov 5, 2015
     | 6,411 views

    Giving, Joyfulness, Motivations

    I WILL – “I Will” Give Generously Matthew 6:19-21 (pg. 679) November 8, 2015 Introduction: You can always see the priority of someone’s life by looking into two places...their calendar and their bank statement. Our time and our money are two of the most precious ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Book Of Lamentations – Part 26 – God’s Deliverance From The Lowest Pit And Jeremiah’s Persecution - Chapter 3:55-57 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 22, 2025
     | 313 views

    Jeremiah experienced terrible times through persecution from officials and king. He prayed to the Lord for help and relief and he was heard and answered. This message today begins with the cry to God that came from the lowest pit. Jesus, David and Jonah also cried from the depths.

    THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 26 – GOD’S DELIVERANCE FROM THE LOWEST PIT AND JEREMIAH’S PERSECUTION - CHAPTER 3:55-57 In the last message we were studying the descriptive verses depicting the suffering experienced by Jeremiah, but in language that could have applied also to the survivors who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You A Family Of Faith? Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 6, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 8,981 views

    God may want to use your family in an unusual way. God wants to use your family as an instrument of His grace through which He can unleash His creative plans and projects.

    This is the account of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked with God. Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham and Japheth. Now the earth was corrupt in God’s sight and was full of violence. God saw how corrupt the earth had become, for all the people on earth ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Relating To Jesus Outside Religion Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 22, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,653 views

    Helping ourselves and others relate to Jesus not as one who started a new religion… nor who can be known merely through religious tradition… but who defies religious confines… and who seeks relationship.

    Intro – One of the more interesting dynamics in my own process of having ‘holy conversation’ is when someone asks what I do. When they discover I’m a pastor… I’ve seen all sorts of things go off. Discomfort with their behavior, discomfort with what they then expect from me, or even just ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Family Values - Week 5 Series

    Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 31, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,570 views

    Thousands of year ago, God put in place 10 key values that can make a difference in the life of every family. The Ten Commandments have stood the test of time. Discover how these important values apply to every single person, every married couple, and every family regardless of size or makeup.

    Family Values Week 5 The Ten Commandments form the foundation of this series on Family Values. Today, our focus is on the fifth commandment. Exodus 20:12 (NIV) 12 "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you. Notice that ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    It’s Time To Decide Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 19, 2017
     | 9,938 views

    A study of the Gospel of John 5: 19 – 29

    John 5: 19 – 29 It’s Time to Decide 19 Then Jesus answered and said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He sees the Father do; for whatever He does, the Son also does in like manner. 20 For the Father loves the Son, and shows Him all things that He ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel