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  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    The Danger Of Drifting

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Sep 23, 2015
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    If we have no urgency, no vigilance, no time for quite listening or fixing our eyes on Jesus. The result will not be standing still, but drifting away. The Scripture do not provide for standing still

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; four Scriptures are read prior to the Message. The appointed passages for today are Job 1:1 & Job 2:1-10; Psalm 26; Hebrews 1:1-4 & Hebrews 2:1-12; and Mark 10:2-16. An Eastern Proverb states.....Negligence produces ..... a lot ....of dirt. As in ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Living With Hope!

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 30, 2015
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    “We rest in this hope we’ve been given—the hope that we will live forever with our God—the hope that He proclaimed ages and ages ago (even before time began)” (Titus 1:2, VOICE). The imminent return of Jesus is our blessed hope!

    Living with Hope! 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 13 Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. 14 We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Don’t Hold Your Peace !

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015
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    Don’t Hold Your Peace !

    2 Kings 7:1-20 Don’t Hold Your Peace ! Intro: The city of Samaria was surrounded by the Syrian army. In ch. 6 we are told that things were so bad that a donkey’s head was sold for 25 pieces if silver and that dove’s dung was sold for 5 pieces of silver. Mothers ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Sanctified Sins

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 4, 2015
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    Sins of the sanctified and what to do about them.

    “Sanctified Sins” March 8, 2015 Philippians 1:27 “Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Anointing Christ Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 29, 2015
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     | 7,991 views

    Christians grasp the truth of Jesus Christ being King as well as Savior they want to live a life that says, "Hosanna, Blessed is he comes in the Name of the Lord!" Anointing Jesus as the king of their lives."

    Title: Anointing Christ Theme: Truths in the Triumphal Entry Series: Easter Season Messages Listen as I read John 12:1-13, “Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. Here a dinner was given in Jesus' honor. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Blessing In Answered Prayer

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2015
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    To show that GOD wants us to be blessed by always and unceasingly pray.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you in constant prayer? Yes. 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD wants us ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Until The Whole World Hears Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 21, 2015
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    Missions Globally, Set Apart, Teamwork

    THE CHURCH HAS LEFT THE BUILDING – Until the Whole World Hears Acts 13:1-3 (pg. 768) July 26, 2015 Introduction: We currently live in a world of turmoil. ISIS beheads Christians and seems to be growing in power as converts flock to Syria and Lebanon and other places. American ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "He's Out Of His Mind." Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 27, 2015
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     | 10,345 views

    I’m sure you’ve all seen people do some wacky things and have thought to yourself, “These people are out of their minds”. Someone risking their life doing a stunt is one thing but what about when it comes to doing God’s will?

    “HE’S OUT OF HIS MIND” Mark 3:20-35 INTRODUCTION: I’m sure you’ve all seen people do some far-out wacky things and have thought to yourself, “These people must be out of their minds”. Someone risking their life doing a stunt is one thing but what about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer Can Break The Chains In Your Life Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2015
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     | 33,847 views

    Each of us have some kind of chain in our life that binds us, the chain can be physical, habitual or spiritual. The question: What chain or chains are their in your life that need to be broken?

    Each of us have some kind of chain in our life that binds us, the chain can be physical, habitual or spiritual. The question: What chain or chains are their in your life that need to be broken? Have you prayed about it? Have you asked other to pray about it? The key to every chain that can bind ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Forgiveness Of Sins

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2015
     | 3,354 views

    To show that the LORD JESUS knows our sins even before we come to Him from eternity and yet He has forgiven all of it. We are justified, sanctified and forgiven, made clean.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are your sins forgiven? Yes. Romans 6:23 Romans 6:23 For the wages which sin pays is death, but the [bountiful] free gift of God is eternal life through (in union with) Jesus Christ our Lord. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD JESUS knows ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Controlling Our Complaining

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 13, 2013
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    Comparing the response of Moses (Numbers 11:4-15) to how Jesus responded (Matthew 14:13-21) after learning John the Baptist was executed. An appropriate response to stress and adversity comes through a deep, abiding relationship with God the Father.

    When it comes to complaining, Saint Francis De sales once said, “The truly patient man neither complains of his hard lot nor desires to be pitied by others. He speaks of his sufferings in a natural, true, and sincere way, without murmuring, complaining, or exaggerating ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Time Will Come

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 24, 2013
     | 5,460 views

    To show that in the last days, if we don't preach GOD's Words, (a) people will no longer listen to the Truth, (b) they will follow their evil desires instead, (c) they will gather teachers that will only say what they want, and (d) they will listen to fab

    I. EXORDIUM: Is it your time? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that in the last days, if we don't preach GOD's Words, (a) people will no longer listen to the Truth, (b) they will follow their evil desires instead, (c) they will gather teachers that will only say what ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Things You Should Teach

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 13, 2013
     | 1,904 views

    To enumerate the things we should teach.

    I. EXORDIUM: What do you need to teach? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the things we should teach. IV. TEXT: Titus 2:15 (Amplified Bible) Tell [them all] these things. Urge (advise, encourage, warn) and rebuke with full authority. Let no one despise or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Charge It To Christ

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 20, 2013
     | 3,365 views

    To enumerate the ways CHRIST have validated us and exchanged His life for us.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you frequently charge to your credit cards? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the ways CHRIST have validated us and exchanged His life for us. IV. TEXT: Philemon 1:18 (Amplified Bible) And if he has done you any wrong in any way or owes anything ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Seeking, Yet Questioning

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2012
     | 4,140 views

    Another reaction to Jesus’ claims from the Jewish crowds.

    Last Sunday evening we looked at how to overcome any mocking or unbelief when it comes to us being Christians. We looked specifically at the response of Jesus’ half-brothers. Tonight we look at another reaction to Jesus’ claims from the Jewish crowds. The Jewish crowds including both ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist