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  • John Gaston avatar

    Abram’s Smoking Firepot & Blazing Torch

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 31, 2013
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    This was one of the most significant moments in all human history, when God signed His name on the dotted line of salvation, at least, from our perspective. What is a covenant? What parts of this account are covenantal? What is the smoking firepot and the

    ABRAM’S SMOKING FIREPOT & BLAZING TORCH Gen. 15:5-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. An elderly wife said to her husband, "Why don't we eat something sweet. Get us both a bowl of ice cream." 2. The husband said, "We only have a little ice cream, but I don't want to eat it without chocolate ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Praying About God's Business Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Feb 1, 2012
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    It's easy to think that business meeting is boring, but church business is God's business. We may be too casual with God's business. Every vote should be bathed in prayer. We should pray until the answers come.

    “The king said to me, ‘What is it you want?’ Then I prayed to the God of heaven, and said...” Nehemiah 2:4-5a. This is not part of the original series, but it offers us an opportunity to apply what we have been studying. Last week, we voted on the disbursement of gas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • H. Junior Beasley avatar

    Salvation Power In The Complete Word Of God Part Ii

    Contributed by H. Junior Beasley on Nov 25, 2012
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    Learning How to operate In the Power of the Word of God, Taking Ownership of His Word.

    Recap very Quickly we have the ownership of Gods Word and Jesus went back to be the Word. Joh 17:1 These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee: Joh 17:2 As thou hast given him power over all ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How Does God Want Me To Live?

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 28, 2011
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    While he longed to be with Christ, he yearned to remain and help these believers grow in Christ.

    James 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. Philippians 1:20-21 20. According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    Pause Before You Act (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 9, 2011
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    Following our series, THINK Before You Speak, this series carries the logic to our actions. Like the previous series, there are five points, corresponding to the fingers on the hand to be used as a mnemonic device. Solidly biblical and very practical.

    P-A-U-S-E Before You Act! Calvary Baptist Church July 10, 17, 31, August 7, 14, 2011 Proverbs 22:3 REVIEW: In a previous sermon series, we encouraged ourselves to T-H-I-N-K before we speak. In this message, we want to extend the technique to our actions. P-A-U-S-E before you act! T – Is it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jehovah-Shalom "The Eternally Self-Existent One Is Peace" Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 21, 2011
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    The lesson that Gideon had to learn before he could be used of God is that "The LORD is peace" in verse 24.

    Purpose: To explain that God is our only source for peace. Aim: I want the listener to rest assured of God's peace. INTRODUCTION: It has been more than 200 years since God revealed Himself as Jehovah-M'Kaddesh (the LORD who sets apart or makes holy). The promised land has been conquered and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Timely Support For Ministry-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 17, 2010
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    Part 2 of 2. Paul urgently needed Timothy’s support. Thus effective ministry requires timely support. But what is required? Timely support for ministry requires a Sacrifice to...

    TIMELY SUPPORT for MINISTRY-II—2Timothy 4:9-22 A man is at Grand Central Station waiting for his train that is leaving soon. He notices a guy carrying two suitcases & sporting this fabulous hi-tech watch, so he approaches him & says... "Wow! That’s a pretty cool watch you’ve got there." "Yeah, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rev. #68~19:10-21 Armageddon Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Sep 13, 2010
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     | 4,305 views

    Every thing that’s found in this book must come to pass exactly as it is written in this book, you might think of each and every happening in the book as being another step toward Him being revealed. I once heard a man make the statement that Jesus m

    Rev. #68~19:10-21 ARMAGEDDON 8-28-10 I mentioned awhile back that in this book we find the Revelation of Jesus Christ, every thing that’s found in this book must come to pass exactly as it is written in this book, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We're Expecting

    Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Jul 1, 2008
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    We are patiently waiting for and expecting the day for when our pain and suffering is taken away and we truly become one of God’s children.

    Romans 8:18 – 25 reads, “For I consider the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. For the creation was subjected to futility, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Surber avatar

    Yours Is The Glory Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on May 23, 2010
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    Our central calling is to proclaim, declare, and celebrate the glory of God.

    Living the Lord’s Prayer, Part-7, Mathew 6:6-13 “Yours in the Glory!” Introduction Often as I put my sons to sleep, just before they doze off to sleep will say “Daddy are you there?” “Yes son I’m here.” The knowledge of their abba’s presence, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Exercise - Physical And Spiritual

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 25, 2013
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    America is crazy with physical fitness and wellness in this life, but, what about fitness for a godly life here on earth and the continuation after death?

    What a crazy week this has been! The terrorist bombing in Boston during the Boston Marathon leaving 3 dead and nearly 200 injured. The fertilizer plant explosion in the town of West, TX. Up to 15 dead and an unknown number injured. In the past week there have been as many as four earthquakes ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Spencer Miller avatar

    The Salt Of The Earth Series

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jun 15, 2013
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     | 15,103 views

    When Jesus says, “You are the salt of the earth” He is speaking of our conduct and character while yet living in this sin-cursed world. He is saying we are different or we ought to be different and live different than the rest of the world.

    “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.” (NIV.) Introduction Salt is a very precious commodity, especially during ancient times. It was so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mitchell Leonard avatar

    A Conversation From The Cross

    Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Mar 22, 2014
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     | 13,757 views

    A sermon to adults on the conversation between Jesus and the two thieves on the cross.

    A Conversation from the Cross Luke 23:39-43 Imagine in your mind these two thieves hanging on the cross. They pull up with their arms and push down with their feet to get each breath. Each time the flesh tears a little more, more blood ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be A 'barnabite'

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 8, 2014
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    Barnabas' name means, "Son of Encouragement". What can we learn about his encouraging ways and how can we put them into practice?

    BE A BARNABITE INTRODUCTION: The devil once advertised his tools for sale at public auction. When the prospective buyers assembled, there was one oddly shaped tool, which was labeled "Not for sale." Asked to explain why this was, the devil answered, "I can spare my other tools, but I cannot spare ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    No Man's Land

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 6, 2013
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     | 7,260 views

    A sermon that points out the dangers of procrastination.

    "No Man's Land" 1 Kings 18:21 INTRODUCTION: The term "No Man's Land" is most commonly associated with the First World War although the phrase "no man's land" actually dates back until at least the 14th century. Its meaning was clear to all sides: no man's land represented the area of ground ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist