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  • Scotty Killingsworth avatar

    God Keeps His Promises

    Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Oct 23, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
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    When we stand on God’s promises we are not standing on dusty or dead things that may get lost in some archive in heaven. They are living promises and they will never be forgotten.

    This sermon was preached at Evergreen Church on Sunday morning October 27, 2002 by Pastor Scotty L Killingsworth S102702 The Lord keeps His promises 2 Corinthians 9:6-11/1 Kings 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 Now this I say, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    God's Ultimate Plan

    Contributed by James May on Mar 5, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 13,924 views

    The Only True God speaks out for all men to hear. Come to Me! Assemble yourselves to Me! No other God can save but ME!

    GOD’S ULTIMATE PLAN By Pastor Jim May This morning I want to read to you and expound upon one of the most beautiful passages in the Bible, found in Isaiah chapter 45. In this chapter we can sense the power, majesty, glory and love of God, expressed from his own lips, to those who are his own ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    The Holy Spirit - Pentecost

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jun 6, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,710 views

    This sermon describes the institution, the power, and the importance of the Holy Spirit.

    Scripture Reading: Acts 2:1-21 Message: “The Holy Spirit – Pentecost” Text: Jesus spoke these words to the disciples: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Guard Duty

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jun 12, 2006
    based on 104 ratings
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    A message on the nature of the heart and how crucial it is to protect it and fill it with Scripture.

    Trinity Baptist Church May 28, 2006 Guard Duty Proverbs 4:23 Imagine a mountain village sitting at a high elevation. The little village is situated such that its water resources are very limited. Aside from collected rain water, it has only one source -- a sparkling clear, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Fruit Of The Spirit: Self-Control

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 4, 2006
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     | 4,800 views

    This is the last in my summer series on the Fruit of the Spirit, uses Joseph and Potiphars wife as the main example

    What more could a young man ask for? He was young and handsome and he had risen up through the ranks becoming one of his boss’s favourite and most trusted employees and had become fairly well to do in the process. He had everything he could possibly want. And to top it off a beautiful woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    God The Son. Series

    Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,534 views

    Nature, Attibutes and Sacrifice of Jesus Christ, the Son of GOD.

    “GOD THE SON” By ABIMBOLA.O. SALU. Jesus Christ, the second person of the Blessed Holy Trinity is God the Son. He is the “Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. [See Isaiah 9 v.6]. He is also the “Bread of Life”[see John 6 v. 35], the Son of God [see John 1 v. 34 and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breaking Through The Belief Barrier Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jan 27, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,943 views

    This message is intended to help you learn how to do regular diagnostic work on your spiritual health and growth.

    23“‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for him who believes.” 24Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!” (Mark 9:22-23) Diagnostic testing is a regular part of life. We diagnose everything from health to a car. Your family physician ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Personal Choices; My Loaded Gun

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,859 views

    The power of choice is considerable...so are the consequences. How can we make responsible choices that honor God?

    The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever. Psalm 111:10 (NRSVA) Croft Pentz is quoted as saying: Of all creation, only man can say yes or no to God. This message is all about our freedom and the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mike Cleveland avatar

    Miraculous Feeding, Miraculous Walking, Miraculous Teaching

    Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Jul 30, 2008
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     | 4,416 views

    John chapter 6 shows one miracle after another.

    Good morning, let’s open our Bibles to 2 Peter chapter 1, I want us to look at this passage again this week just as we did last week. To introduce our study this week I want to ask you a question: have you ever been tested by God with something in your life? I mean have you ever been in a situation ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Judgment And The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Amy Bickel on Aug 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,469 views

    Part 5 in a series on the prophecies found in the book of Daniel. Discussing the prophecy of Daniel 7.

    The Prophecies of Daniel Part 5: The Judgment and the Kingdom We have reached Part Five of our study of the prophecies found in the book of Daniel. We are still in the seventh chapter of Daniel exploring the vision given to Daniel concerning the Times of the Gentiles and the four wild beasts. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Caleb: A Man Who Followed The Lord Wholheartedly

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 3, 2008
    based on 50 ratings
     | 27,407 views

    A sermon preached on our Seniors’ Sunday.

    [To receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] NUMBERS 13 & 14 Under the leadership of Moses, the people of Israel had completed the long and difficult journey from Egypt to the edge of Canaan. It was finally time to enter and conquer the land God had promised to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Moore avatar

    That They May Know I Am The Lord

    Contributed by David Moore on Feb 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,329 views

    This sermon (which could be divided in two) shows how by two foundational prophecies Daniel predicted a prophetic timeline for both the Jewish and Gentile peoples.

    That They May Know I Am The Lord Aim: To show how Daniel predicted a timeline of both Jewish and Gentile history. Text: Daniel 4:17, 25 &32 Introduction: The book of Daniel is one of the most important books of the Old Testament. Of course we mention Daniel and immediately we think of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    Audacious Actions Advocate Atonement Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Nov 11, 2007
     | 2,789 views

    The writer to the Hebrews attempts to show that the Offering of Christ at Calvary was far better than that of Abel. Abel offered up the first human animal sacrifice to atone for his sins, as good as that was-it pales in comparison to what Christ offered.

    HEBREWS 12:1-24 AUDACIOUS ACTIONS ADVOCATE AN ATONEMENT I. ADAM’S ADVERSITY: A. Acknowledgement. B. Atonement. C. Adorning. II. ABEL’S ACTIONS: A. Acquaintance. B. Attestation. C. Acceptance. III. ANOINTER’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Greg Hanson avatar

    Die Another Day Series

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,813 views

    How far is it from Bethlehem to Calvary... Geographically, Historically, and Spiritually? Will you make that journey?

    Well it’s almost here, and almost gone. By the end of the day on Wednesday it’ll be over. The presents will be opened, the turkey will have been eaten, the carols will have been sung and for all practical purposes Christmas 2002 will be but a fond memory. And yet it is only 17 weeks until we ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Austin Mansfield avatar

    In The Beginning ...

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jan 20, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,450 views

    As described in the opening verses of John’s Gospel, God reveals five aspects of Jesus Christ: 1. Eternal 2. Creator 3. Incarnate 4. Saving 5. Welcoming

    May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. Good Morning. Today is the First Sunday after Christmas. And while the image of the baby Jesus in the manger is still fresh in our minds, John explains to us who Jesus is and why ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican