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  • Darren Rogers avatar

    Patience - I Want It Now!!!

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 12, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,973 views

    How on earth do we get patience????

    Patience – 10th August 2008 pm How many times a day do you look at your watch? We live in a day and age where “Time is money!” and we get so impatient about everything. Patience is so difficult in our culture because we feel like we have so many things to do. We are always trying to figure out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fruit Of The Spirit - Gentleness, Self-Control

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Aug 31, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,247 views

    How Jesus uses the fruit of gentlenss and self-control in the stories of Jesus blessing the children and Jesus cleansing the temple.

    Fruit of the Spirit - Gentleness, Self-Control Scripture: Mark 10:13-16, John 2:13-17 Text: Matthew 11:29 There are plenty of sermons written on gentleness and self-control. If I were to speak to you this morning just on self-control, it might be natural to talk about Joseph as he ran from ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Knowing God's Will For Certain

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 9, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,673 views

    Never be stuck wondering what the next step is again but learn how to confidently know God’s will and direction for your life.

    KNOWING AND OBEYING GOD’S WILL FOR YOUR LIFE Mt. 21:28-30 - "What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, ’Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’ ’I will not,’ he answered, but later he changed his mind and went. "Then the father went to the other son and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Free Indeed: The Power Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,567 views

    Is it possible to forgive others? What happens to me if I don’t? God’s Word has some startling answers.

    Review: Translated and free. Gains control by giving “ground.” Equivalent to giving house key to worst enemy. Occult activities. The power of forgiveness Free Indeed series Ephesians 4:26-27 2 Corinthians 2:10-11 1. Illus. of Meg and Shirley  Meg got mad at Shirley when they were teens ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reasons To Be Thankful Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 8, 2009
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     | 6,525 views

    From God’s dealings with Israel, we can discover 5 reasons to be thankful.

    Reasons to Be Thankful Romans 11:1-16 * The story is told that Frederick the Great of Prussia once asked a court chaplain for proof of divine inspiration of the Bible. The response was simply, “The Jews Sire.” Dr. Adrian Rogers has written that “Israel is God’s yardstick, His blueprint for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship Is A Verb Part 6 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 15, 2009
     | 4,179 views

    This message focuses on worship in the New Testament.

    Worship Is A Verb Part 6 Scripture: John 1:14; 1 Corinthians 3:16-17; 6:19-20; Revelations 21:3-4, 6-7 Introduction: Last week my message focused on the periods of worship in the Old Testament and how they developed based on the Israelites’ understanding of God. As they experienced God first ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    This Is A Test Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,633 views

    In todays world many are struggling financially, this series is to help us understand how to be rich in a way that honors God. (Adapted from a series by Craig Groeschel, lifechurch.tv)

    Illustration Survey- top 10 countries with the most billionaires … US- 269, Japan- 29, Germany- 28, Italy- 17 We are indeed a blessed nation financially speaking. We have much to be thankful for as a people/country. US- 10th largest consumer- chocolate- Switzerland #1. US- 3rd largest consumer of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Names We Wear

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 5, 2009
    based on 21 ratings
     | 10,082 views

    We find in the New Testament Scriptures that those who obey the Gospel are designated by various names or titles. Each one gives us a picture of who and what we are.

    We find in the New Testament Scriptures that those who obey the Gospel are designated by various names or titles. Each one gives us a picture of who and what we are. Let’s look at four of these names: Christian This first name was actually invented by unbelievers. In Acts 11:26, we learn that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Can I Trust The Bible? Series

    Contributed by Dan Appel on Mar 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,633 views

    Reasons why I believe the Bible is the "Word of God"

    Introduction a. Last week was the second step in a grand adventure, as we looked at some of the Big Questions thinking people always ask. i. Where did we come from? Who are we? Why are we here? How should we live? Where are we going? ii. 1st week - Is it okay to question God? To ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    What It Means To Be God's! Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 27, 2009
     | 5,465 views

    What are some of the identifying marks of belonging to God? This text gives us a clue.

    (PowerPoint files are available by emailing me) What it means to be God’s! Romans 15:14-21 * This is Memorial Day weekend. Memorial Day is the day we remember those who have been killed in our nation’s service. We honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for “freedom.” You see, it meant ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wheat And Weeds Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jun 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,667 views

    This is another parable fo which Jesus offers an interpreation. As a kingdom parable, this parable teaches how God’s Kingdom can be presently at work breaking into this world at the same time that evil is also at work.

    The Parables of Jesus Wheat and Weeds Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 May 31, 2009 The parable of the wheat and weeds. Another parable that Jesus offers an interpretation, which in Matthew sandwiches two other really brief parables—mustard and yeast. All of which have similar themes and seek to explain a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How Were You Saved? Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 22, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 15,662 views

    Paul has been defining & defending the true nature of the Gospel as a gospel of grace through faith. Now he turns to the problem that legalism had caused in churches of Galatia. Some believers had turned from spiritual freedom to legalistic slavery.

    GALATIONS 3: 1-5 HOW WERE YOU SAVED? [Romans 8: 12-16] Paul has been defining and defending the true nature of the Gospel as a gospel of grace through faith. Now he turns to the problem that legalism had caused in churches of Galatia. Some believers had turned from spiritual freedom to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Reaching The Raised Bar 3: All The Nations Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,971 views

    message on the aspect of our vision statement regarding reaching the nations

    Text: Matthew 28:19, Title: RRB 3: All The Nations! Date/Place: NRBC, 7/5/09, AM A. Opening illustration: some of the slides from Closing the Gap, 293 mill unreached unengaged peoples, B. Main thought: we have a calling and purpose to carry the glorious gospel of Christ to the nations, so that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Know Thyself Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Oct 26, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,383 views

    This week we turn the focus on understanding ourselves and gaining emotional awareness so that we may know God. Four competancies will be shared to help us become emotionally aware so that we might be emotionally healthy spiritually.

    Back to School Know Thyself Psalm 55:1-5, 16-17 October 25, 2009 This week and next week we are going to look at several emotional health competencies. These are qualities that emotionally healthy people cultivate and display. These give us plenty of things to work because none of us have all of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    He Saw More

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Nov 6, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,111 views

    Jesus saw more than a blind beggar on the roadside. We all have a little Bartimaeus in us that needs the caring eye of Jesus to notice and make it right.

    He Saw More Prairie Baptist Church – 11/8/09 A.M. Service Text: Mark 10:46-52 Key verse: Mark 10:52 - Then Jesus said to him, “Go your way; your faith has made you well.” And immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus on the road. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist