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  • Rick Crandall avatar

    The Godly Wisdom We Need - Part 2

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 21, 2010
     | 3,072 views

    4 ways that Godly wisdom can transform our lives

    The Godly Wisdom We Need - Part 2 James 4:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - August 1, 2010 *In the late 70’s and early 80’s Mary and I were members of FBC in Macon, Georgia. There was a wonderful, wise, older couple there who helped us in a lot of ways. I remember visiting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Close Encounter With A Loving God

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017
     | 3,704 views

    Gods mercy and grace are wondeful

    A Close Encounter with a Loving God Intro: As the great white hunter stalks his prey thru the sultry jungle of Africa, the prey is running for his life; but to no avail because nothing escapes the skills of the great white hunter. The prey is trembling with fear as the hunter closes in. Can you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Straight From The Heart"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,989 views

    Finding faith, hope and love in Hebrews and trying to make it practical.

    Hebrews 10:11-25 “Straight From the Heart” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org I don’t know about you, but there are times when I’ll be walking so strongly in the Holy Spirit (and this may go on for weeks or months) ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    Bible Study Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,159 views

    Reading the word of God is important but with 2000 years of separation how are we supposed to understand the word of God?

    1. Spiritual Disciplines Series April 05th, 2009 Bible Study In high school I turned down an opportunity to make $500 in a night because of I had principles and was unwilling to dance at a club, I wouldn’t sell my body like that. So now rather than selling my body for $500 a night I sell it for ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Flood Part Ii

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Mar 27, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 9,897 views

    an exposition of Genesis 8

    Islington Baptist Church March 18, 2001 Sermon text: Genesis 8 Scripture reading: Matthew 24:36-51 The Flood: Part II Last week we began a study of Genesis 6-9. These chapters detail God’s destroying of the earth by means of a world wide flood. Here’s what we learned last week 1. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God With Us . . . In The Valleys Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 26, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,104 views

    An advent series focused on Matthew 1:23, God is always with us, especially in the difficult times.

    God With Us - Valleys November 28, 2021 Matthew 1:23 Today we're starting an advent series called God With Us. I’m hoping to use one main scripture which will guide us for the next 4 weeks, which culminates in our Christmas Eve celebration. We're going to look at the power of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Long Will You Waver?

    Contributed by Tony Skaff on Jul 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,282 views

    As Christian believers, many times we ask this same question when we are tired from the unbelief state, ignorance and confusion of most people around us. From this story, it seems that sometimes we ourselves can decide for how long this may continue.

    1stBBC How long will you waver? 1Ki 18:16-24 So Obadiah went to meet Ahab, and told him. And Ahab went to meet Elijah. When Ahab saw Elijah, Ahab said to him, "Is it you, you troubler of Israel?" And he answered, "I have not troubled Israel, but you have, and your father’s house, because you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Control Your Cravings Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jan 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,585 views

    4th in a 5 part series from the book of James on making practical application to real problems.

    RELIGION THAT REALLY WORKS - Week 4 CONTROL YOUR CRAVINGS JAMES 4:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Several summers ago the Cleveland Plain Dealer ran an article entitled "The Gold Circled Ring." It told about some Kent State University students that were arrested because of their involvement in a conspiracy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Growing A Faith That Stretches Series

    Contributed by Steve Salmon on Oct 9, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,563 views

    Hebrews 10 teaches us that with the foundation of a right belief, we can accomplish much.

    Growing a Faith that Stretches Hebrews 10:19-31 SICC 9/2/02 (Morning) INTRODUCTION: There are things in my Christian life that I have been struggling with literally for 20 years. I am not a bad person, even so there are sins in my life that I have a difficult time dealing with. Maybe you can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Counting Sheep

    Contributed by Clarence Semonious on Apr 24, 2010
     | 4,042 views

    That the worshiper see himself as an under-sheperd of Jesus, the Good Shepherd.

    Counting Sheep Clarence Semonious, Pastor at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Kernville, CA. Psalm 23:1-6 April 25, 2010 Lessons: Acts 20:17-35 Revelation 7:9-17 ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Don't Pass Me By..

    Contributed by Bubot Parago on Sep 18, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 21,203 views

    It was a story neatly tucked between the jostling, pushing crowd meeting JESUS at the seaside and the urgency of Jairus’pleadings... and then,that infamous word;"WHO TOUCHED ME?" May our longing and need for GOD let not just pass us by,today!

    The scene was so poignant... what with the approach of a very influential man in the person of Jairus, and the emergency situation he was in... Verse 24 said that our LORD went with him... The characters in this passage suggests different attitudes of God’s people. Those who just want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Still Thirsty

    Contributed by Ron Engler on Oct 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,607 views

    Christian still thirsty

    Still Thirsty John 4: 4-26 I wonder how many people in this affluent life style have ever been truly thirsty. I am sure that we all have experienced some level of thirst but I wonder if anyone has truly been dying of thirst. We work out, do work in hot conditions, we spend time in the summer at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith In Christ = Sabbath Rest Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 1, 2019
     | 4,777 views

    What does it mean to have faith in Christ?

    Please open your Bibles to Hebrews Chapter 4….. We will read again today “For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Father's Deep Love

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 25, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 947 views

    In this story, Jesus leaves the ending open. There was still time for the self-righteous to repent as well. There is still time for you. Have you drifted far from God?

    Opening illustration: Play the video “Daddy’s Love.” Introduction: On this ''Father's Day'' we will take an in-depth look at the genuine love of God, which is depicted in the love of the prodigal's earthly father. The sinfulness of the son was great, but the graciousness of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Glue

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,161 views

    This message explores the significance of the challenge, in 1 Corinthians 6:17, to unite (or glue) ourselves with the Lord and all that entails.

    1 Cor.6:17 2. 1 Cor.6:17 - “He who unites himself with the Lord is one with him in spirit.” a. Unite: GK: Kollao, from root Kolla (glue). i. To glue, cement or fasten together. 3. There are 2 different aspects to this verse. a. 1 The initial and 2 the progressive. b. Example: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational