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    "Learning To Stand" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 21, 2003
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    Learning when to stand and when to move is important in our walk as a Christian.

    Iliff & Saltillo UM Churches May 5, 2002 “Learning to Stand” Exodus 14:10-13 INTRODUCTION: Learning when to stand still and when to move forward is one of the greatest challenges for us today. We live in an instant society where we are trained for action--for decision making--especially in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Fulfilling Your Destiny" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
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    We can know and do God’s will in spite of many things that try to hinder us.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM churches September 22, 2002 “Fulfilling Your Destiny” Numbers 20:1-13 INTRODUCTION: Will you fulfill the destiny God has for your life? Perhaps you have never thought about it. God had a perfect plan for Moses to lead the people out of Egypt and into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    It Seemed Like A Good Idea At The Time Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 27, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
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    Like Sarai we often come up with plans to help God out which unfortunately usually end in disaster.

    Genesis 16 April 27, 2003 It was one of those rare moments in a thirteen-year-Olds life. For once I was thinking of someone other than myself. My parents were both working and I decided that I would be considerate and make supper for them. I got the meat going in the oven without too much ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Submission To Authority

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 12, 2004
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    This is a message given for Wed. Night Prayer Meeting, and deals with our responsibility to Authority, and how we handle non-Biblical authority

    SUBMISSION TO AUTHORITIES A Biblical Perspective Romans 13:1-7 I THE UNIVERSAL SUBMISSION TO AUTHORITY A The unbeliever has an obligation to submit to authority. B The believer has an obligation to submit to authority. C The authority we are obligated to submit to is BIBLICAL AUTHORITY II THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proverbial Wisdom

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 17, 2004
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    Proverbial wisdom. 1- The eyes of the Lord 2- The happiness of the heart 3- The meal of vegetables

    INTRO.- Quips and quotes. - Sign in the window of a flower shop: We don’t mind if you stick your nose in our business. - Most of us are like we were thirty years ago – only in slow motion. - Where Eskimos rub noses, Americans rub fenders. - Some people who try to look casual end up looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finding And Doing The Will Of God, Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004
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    pt. 2

    Finding and Doing the Will of God, pt. 2 Prov. 3:5, 6 The question I am most often asked above all others is: How do I know God’s will? Let’s look at what the world’s wisest man said, under inspiration…(read) How many want to succeed, say amen? How many know that true success is finding and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding And Doing The Will Of God, Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004
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    This is the answer to the most asked question by the members of your church! pt. 1 [A God-planned life is: REASONABLE, PRACTICAL, SCRIPTURAL]

    Finding and Doing the Will of God Ps. 37:23, 32:8 37:23 Steps…not just the life 32:8 “I will…” One of the most inspiring truths in all the Bible is the fact that God has a plan for every life. (divine blueprint) It matters where you work, because God has a plan for your life/where go to college ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dont Let Anyone Look Down On You

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 18, 2004
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    Age does not matter, live and they will glorify God.

    Introduction: A drunk was miraculously converted at a Bowery mission. Prior to his conversion, Joe had gained the reputation of being a dirty wino for who there was no hope, only a miserable existence in the ghetto. But following his conversion to a new life with God, everything changed. Joe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Risk Of Running From God Series

    Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004
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    First of five messages on Jonah. God’s directive was clear and Jonah’s defiance was careless resulting in calamity.

    INTRODUCTION There was a trial in Chicago years ago. The famous lawyer, Clarence Darrow, was making his closing arguments and said of one man’s damaging testimony, “Why, a person could as easily believe this man’s testimony as he could believe that the whale swallowed Jonah.” Well, there were some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Big Picture

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 24, 2004
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    The big picture is not about us, it’s about God’s purpose for our lives.

    INTRO.- Christ is rightfully our life. Your life. My life. He is the Christ, the Messiah. He is God in the flesh. He is Lord. ILL.- One night a thief broke into the single-room apartment of French novelist Honore de Balzac. Trying to avoid waking Balzac, the intruder quietly picked the lock ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Proverbial Wisdom

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 24, 2004
    based on 114 ratings
     | 7,879 views

    Proverbial wisdom. 1- Making good plans. 2- Finding joy.

    INTRO.- Quips, quotes and notes. - Before deciding to retire from your job, stay home a week and watch daytime television. - Science has increased our life span. We can look forward to paying our taxes at least ten years longer. - No matter what your lot in life, build something on it. - It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Will Of God: Thankfulness

    Contributed by William Noel on Jun 5, 2004
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    Giving thanks, in every situation, is always in the will of God for His children

    “The Will of God” ‘Thankfulness’ I Thes. 5: 18 Introduction · Alex Haley, the author of "Roots," had an unusual picture hanging on his office wall. It was a picture of a turtle on top of a fence post. When asked, "Why is that there?" Alex Haley answered, "Every time I write something ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Will Of God: Suffering

    Contributed by William Noel on Jun 5, 2004
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    Suffering should be viewed as a precious and important part of doing the will of God

    The Will of God Suffering I Peter 4:19 Introduction · C. S. Lewis describes the role of suffering in the life of the believer as “soul-making.” It is the shaping of the Christian with the hammer and chisel of adversity. Lewis also said “God whispers to us in our pleasures; speaks in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does God Want? Series

    Contributed by William Noel on Jun 13, 2004
    based on 245 ratings
     | 28,266 views

    An outline and supporting arguements for what God requires from every believer

    Understanding The Will Of God Series “What Does God Want?” Micah 6:(1-7) 8 Introduction · ILL.: A preacher tested a young boy from his church when he said, ‘Son, I will give you an apple if you can tell me what God knows. The boy thought for a minute and then replied, ‘Preacher, I’ll give you a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beware

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Oct 19, 2000
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    Beware of the doctrines of man.

    Beware Last week we spoke about the church, the power that Christ gave to the church and the foundation of a true Christian church. Today I want us to examine this topic a little further. Today we will not be talking about the church itself, but we will be talking about the different doctrines ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible