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  • luther monroe avatar

    Answering The Call

    Contributed by Luther Monroe on Jan 13, 2008
     | 4,611 views

    willing following the Lord

    1: Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee: 2: And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: 3: And I will bless them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Quality Of Our Character

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Jan 13, 2008
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     | 5,254 views

    Reputation is what men think you are; character is what God knows you are. The grace of God will do very little for us if we resolve to do nothing for ourselves. God calls us to co-operate with him in the perfecting of character

    The Quality of our Character Topic: Reputation is what men think you are; character is what God knows you are. 2 Cor 5:17 NIV 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! Below are examples of the old passing, and the new has come. Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Passion For Souls

    Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 25,882 views

    We must come to recognize that not everyone is saved and millions are on the edge of everlasting damnation!

    A Passion For Souls Text: Matt. 9:36-38 – PPHC April 5, 2006 Intro: The Bible is a book filled with meaning and blessing. However, some passages are very disturbing. For instance, Ps. 142:4, where the Bible says, "no man cared for my soul." I believe there are literally millions in our world ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Bringing Your Life Into Focus

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,245 views

    As we examine the calling of the prophet Isaiah, we can pick up on a transition that begins to occur to a life that is out of focus. As the presence and power of God becomes real to us as individuals, our life begins to come into focus.

    Bringing Your Life Into Focus By Readjusting Your View of God Text: Isaiah 6:1-7 Introduction: "Your view of God is the most important view you have, and to the extent your view of God is distorted…to that extent your life will be out of focus." Is your view of God in focus or is it blurry or even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Listen, Jesus Is Praying

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 3, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,821 views

    Be quiet, Jesus is praying

    LISTEN, JESUS IS PRAYING John 17 “Some brethren pray by yard; but true prayer is measured by weight, and not by length,” so spoke Charles Haddon Spurgeon. The greatest prayer ever recorded is found in our text, and it takes about six minutes to reverently read it aloud. There is not much ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forerunners

    Contributed by Scott Epperson on Nov 4, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,603 views

    Reminds us of to be seperated and evangalistic in our world.

    Forerunners St. John 1:1-11 In this text we find that the scripture describes the contrast of the Lord being light and the world being darkness. The word light translates to show or reveal something, and the word darkness translates to obscure or not seen or noticed or even confused. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Advent Candle Readings

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 10, 2006
    based on 126 ratings
     | 208,901 views

    Four Sunday’s of Advent Readings - full text, Scriptures, Interpretation, Prayer included. A little different take from traditional. only four readings not five as chrismas eve fall on Sunday. Hope this helps. God bless.

    First Sunday Of Advent (Read Scripture) Scripture: Isaiah 9:2, 4-6 Is. 9:2The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned. 3 You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Kingdom Of Heaven – Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 15,554 views

    Jesus begins his public ministry, and if you’ve ever wondered what he preached as he started, here it is: "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near."

    INTRO: Heaven. The great thing in this world is not so much where we stand as in what direction we are moving. To reach the port of heaven, we must sail sometimes with the wind and sometimes against it—but we must sail, and not drift, nor lie at anchor. –Oliver Wendell Holmes (Progress, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Three Important Words

    Contributed by Mark Price on May 12, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 18,009 views

    Today there are three more important words – words of urgency – and they are “LOOKING UNTO JESUS.” They are words of salvation. They are words of encouragement. They are words of direction. They are words for daily living. So let me ask you, “Who are

    Introduction What power just a few simple words have. Many years ago, the Grand Trunk Railroad sponsored a contest for a phrase to put on a sign at a railroad crossing. Many entries were sent in, as there was a $2,500.00 prize for the winning entry. There were various phrases, some long, some ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Reflections Of The High Priestly Prayer

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 27, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,112 views

    Four thoughts 1. The importance of prayer, 2. The goal of Jesus ministry, 3. The simplicity of his mission and 4. changed lifestyles

    DC/NR 28-05-06 Jn 17:1-19 : The High Priestly Prayer I was sent this story last week by e-mail: A man went to a barbershop to have his hair cut and his beard trimmed. As the barber began to work, they began to have a good conversation. They talked about so many things and various ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Part 6 - Jesus Calls His First Disciples Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jul 7, 2007
     | 7,700 views

    A look at Jesus calling His Disciples.

    The Commission Part 6 –Jesus Calls First Disciples Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus’ Ministry † Jesus was Baptized, receiving the Holy Spirit † Jesus was tempted, and led by His Spirit, not His ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Part 7 - Jesus Calls Simon Peter Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jul 7, 2007
     | 6,203 views

    A closer look at the calling of one of the Disciples, Simon Peter.

    The Commission Part 6 –Jesus Calls First Disciples Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus’ Ministry † Jesus was Baptized, receiving the Holy Spirit † Jesus was tempted, and led by His Spirit, not His ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Life Advice

    Contributed by Ian Biss on Jul 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,824 views

    This a short talk I gave at my sons high school graduation party as he prepares to go into the US Army. It is the gospel presented as concisely as I can make it.

    Life Advice July 22 2007 A Farewell Message as My Son Goes to the Army As you will soon be leaving the nest, I wanted to give you the most important counsel that I have to offer. 1. Get and Stay Humble Pride can be a good thing for instance; it is good to have pride in your country, pride in ...read more

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    Denomination: Grace Brethren

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    Jewels From Joshua

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,164 views

    Passing the tourch to the next generation

    INTRO: A few months from now the Summer Olympic Games will begin. Thousands of athletes from around the world will come to compete. Before the games begin a ceremony “lighting the Olympic Flame” will be held. This process starts in Greece (first Olympics held in 776 BC) where the torch is lit ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Deeper Work In Us Through Faith In A Mighty God

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 10, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,789 views

    Walking by faith brings us into the supernatural power of God. The Spirit works in us to accomplish things that are impossible to our understanding. So there is a large measure of faith required to gain inward growth.

    As we press further into walking in the Spirit, it becomes obvious that faith holds a major key to our seeing & hearing in the Spirit. Walking by faith brings us into the supernatural power of God. The Spirit works in us to accomplish things that are impossible to our understanding. So there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal