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  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    Dark Night Of The Soul

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Apr 26, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,024 views

    I have made the statement over the past several weeks during this sermon series that the last words of a person are important words. I believe that as a person is nearing death, their final words are carefully chosen, deliberate and spoken for a specific purpose.

    INTRODUCTION: I have made the statement over the past several weeks during this sermon series that the last words of a person are important words. I believe that as a person is nearing death, their final words are carefully chosen, deliberate and spoken for a specific purpose. And that is how I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Wish

    Contributed by Adriel Morgan on Mar 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,955 views

    If you had one wish, what would you wish for?Eternal life with and through Jesus?

    In fiction a wish is a supernatural demand placed on the recipient’s unlimited request. When it is the center of a tale, the wish is usually a template for a morality tale, "be careful what you wish for" writ large; it can also be a small part of a tale, in which case it is often used as a plot ...read more

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    The Shepherd & The Sheep 3 Of 6 Series

    Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 5, 2017
     | 3,747 views

    We can enter into an awareness of His presence and commune with God. We can see God for who He truly is and then respond accordingly.

    The Shepherd & The Sheep 3 Hear God’s Voice Through Worship You shall put the mercy seat on top of the ark, and in the ark you shall put the Testimony that I will give you. 22 And there I will meet with you, and I will speak with you from above the mercy seat, from between the two cherubim which ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Priest We Need

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 15, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,951 views

    Jesus is our eternal high priest, superior to the Levitical priests of the Old Covenant.

    In the recent Oscar-nominated film, “Bridge of Spies,” Tom Hanks portrays James Donovan, an American lawyer who is recruited during the Cold War to defend accused Soviet spy Rudolf Abel on charges of espionage, and who was later approached to negotiate with the Soviet Union over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Falwell avatar

    A Room With A View: Perspectives On Prayer -- Distracted By Success

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Feb 25, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,978 views

    Today, we begin a brand new series entitled “Room with a View: Perspectives on Prayer” in which we will focus on how to experience God’s presence in everyday life.

    “A Room with a View: Perspectives on Prayer” Distracted by Success Today, we begin a brand new series entitled “Room with a View: Perspectives on Prayer.” Throughout the past nine months, we have looked at various ideas and concepts that build upon one simple truth…Not I, But Christ! Today, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    Keys To A Lifestyle Of Worship Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 30, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 11,219 views

    Malachi - The Final Prophet (Part 2) GODLY INSIGHT FOR TODAY!

    ✎ ILLUSTRATION: YARD SALE–FLEA MARKET. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure! All too often stuff that is in the yard sale today is in the dumpster tomorrow. Sometimes we feel like the leftovers from a yard sale; our self esteem is in the dumpster. We’re useless; we’re no good for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Grace For Ten

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Jan 5, 2009
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     | 2,527 views

    Ten commands that enable us to live the genuine Christian life.

    JAMES LIVING THE REAL LIFE: CULTIVATING A FAITH THAT WORKS GRACE FOR TEN JAMES 4:7-10 INTRODUCTION Turn in your Bible to James chapter 4. If you recall, last week we took a look at the end of chapter 3 and the first part of chapter 4. We talked about this worldly mindset of jealousy that James ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing Relationships - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 31, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,279 views

    Sermon 10 in Hebrews Series

    Growing Relationships We must Grow in our Relationships How to Grow in relationship with God Have faith Confess sins Obey Him How to Grow in relationship with God’s People Consider one another Encourage one another Meet with one another Failure to Grow is Evidence of a Lack of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    According To Your Faith

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 12, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 24,787 views

    As our stewardship is a proportionate response to God’s blessings likewise God’s opportunities and blessings are a proportionate response to our faith.

    ACCORDING TO YOUR FAITH MATTHEW 9:27-31 And as Jesus passed on from there, two blind men followed him, crying aloud, “Have mercy on us, Son of David.” When he entered the house, the blind men came to him, and Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” They said to him, “Yes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Making Peace With God Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 23, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,246 views

    If we want to be "radical" believers we must return to our roots in the Book of Romans.

    Making Peace With God Romans 5:1-2 Rev. Brian Bill 9/24/06 Our world is whacked out and the lack of peace is pervasive. First we hear that spinach is no longer safe and then the Pope got in trouble with some Muslims for quoting an old emperor, inflaming the Islamic world. The leaders of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breakthrough With The Presence Of God Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 31, 2020
     | 10,172 views

    Breakthrough will only come in our lives when we enter into God’s presence – God’s presence should be the goal of every Christian. Fears flee and hope rises up as we are surrounded in His love and power

    Breakthrough with God’s Presence Thesis: Breakthrough will only come in our lives when we enter into God’s presence – God’s presence should be the goal of every Christian – to experience Him everyday and in special moments. When His presence comes into our lives everything else fades away! Fears ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Trouble Comes

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,834 views

    When trouble comes we can respond as Asaph responded by relying on God’s sustaining grace to get us though anything.

    When Trouble Comes Psalm 73 Intro: This is a Psalm of Asaph. -He declares the goodness of God. Vs. 1 -Asaph’s concern -BUT…as for me. 1. I am falling…vs 2 2.Because it seems the wicked are prospering. Vs 3-16 3.Then I went to God. Vs 17 4.The reality of the wicked. Vs 18-20 5.Asaph’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    What's Your Motivation For Obedience? Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 30, 2002
    based on 369 ratings
     | 52,654 views

    Why do you obey Christ? Jesus says if you love Him you will obey Him? Is yours a "loving obedinece? Don’t answer too quickly! A look at our motives for obedience and what loving obedience to Christ and His commands really looks like.

    · One of my all time favorite cookies is an oreo. Eating an oreo cookie is an art to be perfected. Some folks give little thought to the art of eating an oreo cookie; they just eat them. Others, however, take the time to study the oreo by perfecting the art of twisting the two cookies apart to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Understanding The Law Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 9, 2011
     | 3,688 views

    A sermon on Hebrews 7:19 about the Law

    HoHum: J. Oswald Sanders Once Pointed Out: “The round of pleasure or the amassing of wealth are [often] but vain attempts to escape from the persistent ache. The millionaire is usually a lonely man and the comedian is often more unhappy than his audience.” In His Book, “Facing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Trust In Uncertainty Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,183 views

    This sermon emphasizes the importance of trusting in God's guidance and love, especially during uncertain times, drawing on the contrast between the destructive actions of the evil one and the life-giving purpose of Jesus.

    Hello Church and Happy New Year to each of you! I don’t know if last year went according to your expectations, but I pray that we all encounter the love of God in fresh ways this year. I’m excited about what we’re going to learn today and even more excited for those of us who put it into practice. ...read more

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