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  • Daniel J. Little avatar

    Prayer, Prayer And Prayer

    Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Jan 2, 2012
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    The importance of prayer as taught and modeled by Jesus and His many disciples who have gone before us. -- 31 prayer quotes

    Prayer, Prayer and Prayer Pastor Dan Little The Landmark Church Binghamton, NY 13901 adfontes.djl@gmail.com 01-01-2012 SCIPTURE READING Matthew 6:9-13 9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as ...read more

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    Until Death Do Us Part

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 6, 2011
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    Marriage is not a one wheel drive vehicle on a one way street. It takes two to begin a marriage relationship. Trying to take control or pursuing to change or alter one another will only push each other apart. Most of the time the problem is in us and we a

    Opening illustration: A bride was very nervous. It was right before the service. She wasn’t sure she could even walk down aisle. Her mother gave her some words of calming wisdom. She said to her. “Honey, there’s only three things you need to focus on. If you focus on these three things, you’ll be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Set Me On Fire

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 4, 2012
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    Beleivers need to restore their passion for the Kingdom of God

    February 5, 2012 Morning Worship Text: 2 Timothy 1:3-7; Revelation 2:1-7 Subject: Passion for God Title: Set Me on Fire I ask God questions. Do you do that? I mean, if you are curious or bothered do you ask God, “Why?” I want to know why people aren’t flocking to the church. I want to know why ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Live Passionately Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 8, 2010
     | 6,705 views

    Sermon 2 based on Kerry & Chris Shook's book One Month To Live.

    Live Passionately, Joshua 1:6-9 Introduction In the second section of Kerry & Chris Shook’s book “One Month to Live,” Pastor Shook draws a comparison between the brevity and fast paced reality of our lives to a ride on a particular roller coaster. Interestingly it is a roller ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Standing Firm In God’s Grace

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Jul 23, 2011
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    By standing in God’s sovereign grace, we do not need to fear the future, for God establishes us in every situation..

    Standing Firm In God’s Grace 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 13 But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth: 14 whereunto he called you by our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Spirit Of Grace & Supplication Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 27, 2011
    based on 25 ratings
     | 46,415 views

    Israel’s lament over the Messiah who died for their sins will be a far greater victory than the one just won over the armies which will surround Jerusalem. It will be the victory of repentance, the victory over a stubborn heart, the victory over self.

    ZECHARIAH 12: 10-14 THE SPIRIT OF GRACE AND SUPPLICATION [John 19:30-34-38] The ultimate goal of God for His people is more than just physical preservation, He is working toward their spiritual restoration. He wants to reveal Himself not only as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Need For Discernment Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 2, 2011
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     | 8,543 views

    After sin, the second biggest issue that most people in the body of Christ face is right discernment. Discernment is the ability to examine the situation, apply a good dose of experience, stand back and get a perspective on the recipe, and take the approp

    Opening illustration: I read this past week of a couple (let’s call them Carl and Clara) whose twenty-five year marriage was a good one. Not the most idyllic, but good. They now had three grown children who loved them dearly. They were also blessed with sufficient financial security to allow them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If I Knew I Only Had 30 Days To Live

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 20, 2011
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     | 13,049 views

    If I knew I only had 30 days to live, there are a few things I would want to take care of. The truth is, we may only have 30 days to live and so we should take care of these things now.

    If I Knew I Had Only Thirty Days To Live Chris Sligh September 30, 2007 TEXT: Kings 20:1 – “In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Descriptive Greeting - Jude Is Identified. Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Oct 12, 2010
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    Jude the author of the Book of Jude is Identified.

    Intro: 1. The Nelson Study Bible, "Few books in the N.T. have more to say to our generation than the Epistle of Jude. Distorters of the faith will find the book distasteful because of its warnings and uncompromising stance against defectors form the truth of Jesus Christ. But to those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Give To God

    Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 24, 2010
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     | 7,290 views

    Using guilt to get people to give money to the Lord’s work is wrong, but it is a temptation because 37% of regular church attenders give nothing to the church, 33% of them engage in at least some form of gambling.

    Part I Purpose: To lay out God's parameters for giving. Aim: I want the listener to examine how they give to God and make any changes that are contrary to God's design for giving. INTRODUCTION: Joey Mimbs and Ralph Travis of Ellenton, Florida wrote this following song to be sung to the tune of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Can We Enjoy One Another? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 8, 2010
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     | 6,181 views

    God’s Spirit working in us enables us to enjoy other members of God’s family.

    Scripture Introduction Lucian was a Greek satirist of the second century A.D. His ridicule of Greek mythology and of Christianity earned him the nickname, “the Blasphemer.” Even so, God caused him to leave something edifying for us. He said of the Christians in his day: “It is incredible to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Rendering Unto God What He Is Due

    Contributed by James Cloud on Apr 11, 2010
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     | 4,910 views

    In this life we tend to focus on things which have no weight in eternity. This homily expresses the need for personal responsibility.

    Tonight’s thought is something that has been increasingly becoming somewhat of an obsession for me as a priest. I have been struck with the feeling that there is something coming very soon which we will all be affected with. My personal feelings have been running the gamut of sadness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    When The Pastor Makes A Hard Decision

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 14, 2010
    based on 61 ratings
     | 13,289 views

    Pastors have a difficult job in many ways, contrary to the 'He only works on Sundays' mindset many in the church have. Spiritual stress is unlike stress of any other kind. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    When the Pastor Makes a Hard Decision 2 Corinthians 7 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HardDecision.html Pastors have a difficult job in many ways, contrary to the 'He only works on Sundays' mindset many in the church have. For one thing, spiritual stress is unlike stress of any other kind, and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    How To Remain Effective Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 3, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,166 views

    God rewards his people with effective works for abiding in the Son.

    Scripture Introduction It seems that anywhere you walked in Jerusalem you saw grape vines. We know from inscriptions and eyewitnesses that vines grew up and along the great wall of the city, and it is likely that many families grew grapes in their own yards. In addition to the abundance of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Arrested

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,428 views

    Message looking at the dramatic experience and calling of Paul on the road to Damascus. Indicates hope for people who may have had a difficult past.

    "ARRESTED" In England there’s a paper factory that makes the finest stationery that’s made. One day a man touring the factory asked what it was made from. He was shown a huge pile of old rags. The rag content is what determined the quality of the paper. The man wouldn’t believe it. In 6 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God