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  • Nestor Menjivar avatar

    God Can - Jonah 3

    Contributed by Nestor Menjivar on Jun 2, 2002
    based on 135 ratings
     | 4,330 views

    Jonah 3 shows us what God can do through us despite our limitations. It also gives us a clear & strong reminder about his message.

    INTRO Review of Jonah 1-3:2 1. God called his prophet to fulfill his purpose & go to preach to Nineveh (in modern day Iraq). 2. Jonah attempted to run away to Spain but God sent a storm & a fish to get his attention. 3. Jonah asked God for help when he found himself in a spot he couldn’t get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Steve avatar

    Ministry Is...

    Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 13, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,907 views

    Ministry is...Finding, Focusing, Financing, and Fulfilling. Ways we can see ourselves as ministers, and better equip ourselves to perform ministry. A general guideline of a short sermon to a small group such as visitation committee...etc.

    Good morning, I. Thank you II. Illustration-Have everyone stand, and turn to right. Then extend arms and rub each others shoulders. Then reverse to the left. III. Are you aware of what just took place? IV. Illustration explained- “ You over on this end, what happened the first time we were ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Great Commission

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Aug 10, 2001
    based on 110 ratings
     | 8,615 views

    Committment comes before commission.

    THE GREAT COMMISSION And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Soul Winner

    Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Aug 4, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,456 views

    Soul Winning is a God-given responsibility not to be neglected by believers.

    <PRE> Soul winners are the least appreciated people among the winners of today. They are the unpopular winners the world cannot afford to give applause. Every true Christian knows the value of soul winner’s presence in the midst of lost and dying people. It’s a sad thing but true that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Beyond Your Circumstances Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 23, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,249 views

    Habakkuk recognized that he could not allow circumstances to dictate his faith, but instead acknowledged that his faith must be in the Lord’s strength alone.

    Living Beyond Your Circumstances Habakkuk 3:16-19 Habakkuk 3:16 (NLT) I trembled inside when I heard all this; my lips quivered with fear. My legs gave way beneath me, and I shook in terror. I will wait quietly for the coming day when disaster will strike the people who invade us. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Victory Over Troubles

    Contributed by Marvin Minton on Sep 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,462 views

    When the going gets tough will we be tough enough to keep going? The psalmist sets a great example of a "never say die" spirit in the face of tremendous affliction.

    Victory Over Troubles Psalm 129:1-8 This song is the tenth in the series of “Songs of Ascent”. It seems written for antiphonal singing; to be sung by two groups or by a leader and choir. The theme is that we can trust the Lord to bring us through persecution. The quality called for is perseverance ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Turning Point At Midnight

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Nov 6, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 6,366 views

    Our greatest discoveries come during the darkest times of our lives.

    Scripture: Acts 16:23 – 26 Title: “Turning Point At Midnight” Introduction: Most of the present-day Church would not believe this story. (Acts 16:6 – 7) Especially the unbelieving world. You might ask, why. This story tells about people being led by the Holy Spirit – God giving directions through ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hanging On By A Thread

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,420 views

    CLINGING TO HOPE WHEN BURDENED BY SIN AND ATTACKED BY ENEMIES

    BIG IDEA: CLINGING TO HOPE WHEN BURDENED BY SIN AND ATTACKED BY ENEMIES I. CLINGING TO HOPE WHEN BURDENED BY SIN = A HEAVY HEART (38:1-10) / A SICK PUPPY A. The Discipline from God (:1-3) (result of my sin) B. The Pain of it All (:4-8) C. The Glimmer of Hope (:9) The Lord sees: My Desires My ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Guidance For A Specific Course Of Action Series

    Contributed by Nche Takoh on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,292 views

    How is one to know God’s will in making a choice?

    GUIDANCE FOR A SPECIFIC COURSE OF ACTION. Acts 16:10 A decision must be made within a very short time. How is one to know God’s will? We will therefore, lake the principles already given and apply them to a particular problem. 1) Begin with prayer. Tell God all about your difficulty in detail, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unloading Burdens

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,358 views

    How to take things and leave things with God

    Unloading Burdens What burdens do we carry that we shouldn’t? • Will God take care of my needs? What burdens do we often neglect that we should carry? • Prayer for the lost • Sick • Hungry • Lonely Where do we spend most of our time? • On our own concerns How do we unload burdens that aren’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Monte Brown avatar

    Life

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Oct 20, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,703 views

    In our lives we think that we are in control and the world would have us believe that it is our life and we can live it like we want too. However it’s not what God has intended for us.

    Introduction In our lives we think that we are in control and the world would have us believe that it is our life and we can live it like we want too. However it’s not what God has intended for us. We are created for His pleasure. We are His children in which he takes great pleasure in. As a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Devotional Life Built On Bible Study Series

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Jan 27, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,810 views

    A christian must have a consistent, daily time of bible study. Scripture is the ksy foundation for our understanding of what it means to follow Jesus Christ. Why is this so? Paul effectively challenges Timothy to continue in the scriptures and teaches him

    Devotional Life built on Bible Study II Timothy 3:10-16 A christian’s Devotional Life is made up of these 3 disciplines: Bible Study Prayer Meditation Any effective devotional life must include a consistent habit and pattern of studying the Word of God. Why must my devotional life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Practicing Righteousness

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 2, 2013
     | 4,181 views

    Do good for your love for God and others; not just to be recognized.

    Practicing Righteousness June 2, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Do good for your love for God and others; not just to be recognized. Focus Passage: Matthew 6:1-6 Supplemental Passage: "Let your light shine before men in such a way that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Jakes avatar

    ’turn Your World Upside Down’ Series

    Contributed by Michael Jakes on Jan 4, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,446 views

    One of the definitions of the phrase ’turn upside down’ is to ’change completely’...what can we learn through these verses about how we can turn our world upside down?

    ’Turn Your World Upside Down’ pt.6 in the series, ’LESSONS FROM MACEDONIA’ Acts 17:1-9 One of definitions of the phrase ’turn upside down’ is to ’change completely’.What Paul and Silas were doing no doubt caused a stir,but they were on a mission to bring about change through Jesus Christ in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Desperate Cry For Help

    Contributed by Bishop Daryl Townes on Nov 4, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,863 views

    A SERMON OF ENCOURAGEMENT TO CALL ON THE NAME OF JESUS FOR HELP

    Text: St. Mark 10:46-52, St. Luke 18:35-43 Introduction The word desperate according to Webster dictionary means: “without care for danger: reckless as from dispair; (2) resorted to in the last extremity:drastic (3) in frantic need. Our text takes place at the entrance or the border of Jericho ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal