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  • W F avatar

    The Secret Killers Of The High Impact Life Series

    Contributed by W F on Aug 6, 2007
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    There are some serious pests in your secret life that can kill your witness if they are left unchecked. Here’s how to identify and remedy with them.

    Why do some Christians fall away? Why do some seem to start off the Christian life with incredible enthusiasm – and then they appear to give up? In this section of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus examines that part of the Christian life that no one else can see; your secret life with God. And when ...read more

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    Leadership That Just Won't Quit

    Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Mar 18, 2010
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    These lessons from the life of Nehemiah will show leaders how to respond in the face of adversity.

    Leadership That Just Won't Quit I) When opposition struck, Nehemiah prayed Nehemiah 4:4-5 (NIV) 4 Hear us, O our God, for we are despised. Turn their insults back on their own heads. Give them over as plunder in a land of captivity. 5 Do not cover up their guilt or blot out their sins ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Battle Between The Rich And The Poor Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 14, 2007
     | 2,875 views

    To show that God has a way to equalize things when it comes to money

    Title: The Battle between the Rich and the Poor Theme: To show that God has a way to equalize things Text: James 5:1-11 It seems to be that there is a battle that has been going on since the beginning of time. It is the battle between the haves and have nots. This is why Satan tempted Eve, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Right Kind Of Righteousness

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Nov 20, 2007
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     | 2,442 views

    Why do we do what we do when it comes to practicing our righteousness? Is is for self-glorification or is it honest and sincere giving to God and others? Christ teaches a hard lesson that we all need to pay attention to. This is a wake-up call to self-

    The Right Kind of Righteousness Griffith Baptist Church – 11/25/07 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 6:1-4 The Introduction The story is told of an eastern ascetic holy man who covered himself with ashes as a sign of humility and regularly sat on a prominent street corner of his city. When tourists ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking A Path That Will Keep The Fire Burning.

    Contributed by Chris Norton on Jul 24, 2008
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    We need to lift up our brothers and sisters when they are down and discouraged. Too many of us today will say we need to pray for them Yes we do but it is not enough just to pray for them we have to go to them and help them in their time of need.

    Walking A Path That Will Keep The Fire Burning. 1 Thessalonians 5:14-28 14-15> Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Relying On The Holy Spirit To Fulfill Your Call

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 26, 2008
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    God’s plan is always the best plan. If men and women will allow the Holy Spirit to lead them He will bring perfect direction.

    Relying On the Holy Spirit to Fulfill Your Call Text: Acts 20:22-24 22And now, you see, I am going to Jerusalem, bound by the [Holy] Spirit and obligated and compelled by the [convictions of my own] spirit, not knowing what will befall me there- 23Except that the Holy Spirit clearly and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Problem With Your Finances... Series

    Contributed by Doug Gregory on May 5, 2008
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    This is the first in a four part series of handling money God’s way

    “If you have sufficient food, decent clothes, live in a house that keeps the weather out, and own a reasonably reliable means of transportation; you are among the TOP 15% of the world’s wealthy.” “If you have any money saved, a variety of clothes in your closet, two cars (in any condition), and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What The Lord Wants For The Season

    Contributed by Olorunnisola Oni on Dec 23, 2007
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     | 3,282 views

    This is a season of giving and receiving. We share gifts amongst ourselves but what do we share with the Lord? This sermon tells us what the Lord God want from you and me as his gift for the season.

    Introduction: This is a season of thanksgiving and appreciation. Individuals and corporate organizations spend a lot of money holding end of the year/Xmas parties, exchanging gifts with one and another and generally appreciating one another for the good things did to each other in the year ending. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Jesus Church

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 8, 2008
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    In her biography about her husband, Dr. Adrian Rogers, Joyce Rogers refers to Belleview Baptist in Memphis as a Jesus Church. This message suggests calls the church to display characteristics that will allow her to be called a "Jesus Church." The name J

    A Jesus Church Matthew 16:13-19 * I don’t know whether this morning was difficult for you or not, but I assure you, it was difficult for me. What always amazes me is that after a particularly hard message like that, people say, “That’s what we need” or “I enjoyed that.” Actually, I do believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 1: Saul's Confirmatory Signs

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 23, 2008
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     | 1,380 views

    This week we begin to examine the Old Testament character of Saul.

    Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: Why Good People Go Bad Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 1: Saul’s Confirmatory Signs September 7, 2008 A. SAUL HAD A GOOD BEGINNING: I SAMUEL 10:1-16 1. Influential father from the tribe of Benjamin. “Kish was a rich, influential man” (9:1, LB). 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Are You In Peace

    Contributed by Tony Skaff on Apr 29, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,900 views

    No victory without a battle. No war in your life means only that either you are dead or on the way to be.

    1stBBC Why are you in peace? Mat 10:34 Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. 1Ti 6:11-14 But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness. Fight the good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Should Young People Serve God?

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 21, 2006
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     | 125,848 views

    This passage of Scripture raises a very interesting question. WHY? Why should the young remember God and serve Him in their youth?

    WHY SHOULD YOUNG PEOPLE SERVE GOD? Eccl. 12:1 Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them; Every day we live, we grow one day older. There are some old people who wish they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Just Do It !

    Contributed by Scott Epperson on Oct 24, 2006
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     | 5,557 views

    This is a exhortation to not only hear,and speak the word, but to be a doer of the word as well.

    JUST DO IT! PHILIPPIANS 4:9 The apostle Paul was a very intelligent and anointed man , that spent much of himself teaching and preaching to the churches. He had taught them many things such as about justification and of faith, hope, and of prayer . Self denial, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When God Provides, Do His Will Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Nov 7, 2006
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     | 5,030 views

    Knowing and Understanding the Provision of God - sermon 2 in Under Construction series

    When God Provides, Do His Will Nehemiah 2:1-20 As we learned last week, Nehemiah was a man who was burdened for the loss of the city of Jerusalem. He was burdened to the point of giving his burden to the Lord through prayer and supplication. Through his mourning, weeping, fasting, and prayer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Band Lessons

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 14, 2007
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     | 3,001 views

    Discipleship principles gleaned from my years of participation in band.

    Band Lessons Praise the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness. Praise him with sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, praise him with tambourine ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan