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    Fly In The Ointment PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 808 views

    Explores the importance of wisdom, the consequences of folly, and the impact of our decisions on our Christian witness and righteousness.

    Welcome, beloved friends, to this sacred space where we gather in unity, bound by our shared love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. The world outside may be chaotic, but here, in the presence of our Lord, we find solace, strength, and wisdom. Today, we will be turning our hearts and minds towards the ...read more

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    That You May Know Christ Series

    Contributed by Marvin Penner on Mar 21, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,493 views

    Objective: To inspire desire for relationship with God and burden to pray to this end for others.

    Eph 1: 15-23a Meeting Creek Oct. 22/00 Objective: To inspire desire for relationship with God and burden to pray to this end for others. Tie in; last week we ended buy challenging you to live in the reality of the blessings. - but how do you do it? - how do you experience them in your life as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    True Passion - Suffering For Jesus

    Contributed by Tim Gibson on Mar 29, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 3,936 views

    This sermon looks at the nature of true passion for Jesus which involves suffering. The doctrine of suffering is covered with the teaching of the Apostle Peter on suffering being referred to.

    (1) INTRODUCTION: The word used for ’suffer’used here in the Greek is ’pascho’ which is where we get the word ’passion’ from. Indeed, Christ’s suffering is often called ’The Passion’. We must ’arm ourselves with the same mind’ - that is a mind that joyfully endures suffering for the sake of God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Take The Limits Off

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,613 views

    Stop limiting God

    TAKE THE LIMITS OFF Psa 78:41 Yea, they turned back and tempted God, and limited the Holy One of Israel. Psa 78:42 They remembered not his hand, nor the day when he delivered them from the enemy. God is sovereign and in His sovereignty He can do whatever He wants to do. So, He chose to give ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Prepared Heart Leads To Honored Praise

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 23, 2022
     | 1,362 views

    Ezra gave thanks to God for everything He had done for him and through him.

    Ezra was one of three key leaders during the return of the Jewish nation from Babylonian captivity. Zerubbabel was the first to encourage rebuilding of the Temple. Nehemiah was involved with rebuilding of the walls. Ezra was key to restoring the people to worship God. Chapters 1-6 describe the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Observing God At Work-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 5, 2011
     | 2,407 views

    3 of 3. John the Baptist’s parents knew with certainty the implications of their son’s birth. The events surrounding the birth of John the Baptist have implications for God’s people. But what are they? Observing God at work implies a need for Expanded

    OBSERVING GOD At WORK-III—Luke 1:57-80 While the brokers were busily calling potential customers to drum up business, the president of the firm stopped to eavesdrop on a new employee. He listened as the young man talked eight consecutive contacts into moving their stock portfolios to him. The boss ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prime Cause

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 31, 2017
     | 9,790 views

    A message about the Creator God of the universe.

    "The Prime Cause" Genesis 1:1 Gen 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. 2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. 3 And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Running On Empty Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 11,085 views

    The danger to every leader is the adherance to the lie, "I must do everything..." Delegation is critical to a leader’s success.

    LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP – PART FIVE “RUNNING ON EMPTY” GENESIS 18:13-26 ©Larry L. Thompson (2003) “The next day Moses took his seat to serve as judge for the people, and they stood around him from morning till evening. [14] When his father-in-law saw all that Moses was doing for the people, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Forget The Small Stuff

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 31, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,421 views

    In this one-off message, Dave talks about why it is critical to make the most of small moments.

    Don't Forget the Small Stuff Wildwind Community Church David Flowers August 16, 2009 There's a popular book called Don't Sweat the Small Stuff, which says that most of the stuff that bugs us in life doesn't really matter - in the scheme of things it's not that important. Obviously there's truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Employment - Making Your Job A Ministry Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 9, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,412 views

    Everyone is called into the ministry - your ministry is right where God has placed you now.

    When we hire a new pastor we, regard the pastor’s new position as a call, not just a job. When we brought on Pastor Karlin a few months ago we said that he was answering a call from the Lord to this position here in Anchorage Alaska. We were very intentional when we preformed our search - this is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ruin Or Rescue Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 21, 2011
    based on 20 ratings
     | 18,330 views

    Adam is the head of all the human race and the result of his sin is transmitted to all his descendants. Likewise, Jesus Christ is the head of all born again believers and His righteousness is transmitted to all the faithful. Just as man is condemned by

    ROMANS 5: 12-21 RUIN or RESCUE Thus far the book of Romans has surveyed the extent of human sin and guilt and the glorious adequacy of God's justifying grace in and through Jesus Christ. Paul has led us down into the depths of human depravity and up into the heights of divine mercy. He has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Law Of The Spirit Of Life

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 26, 2020
     | 9,053 views

    When we were born again, we were born into a realm where sickness and death does not exist. And because this is where we now live, we have the right to enforce life in those areas of our lives that are not manifesting life.

    In January 1910, a raging plague was sweeping through parts of the nation of Africa, leaving behind hundreds of thousands of bodies. In less than a month, one quarter of the entire population had died. The plague was so contagious that the government was offering $1000, the equivalent of $27,170 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of God In Unity

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 20, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 10,981 views

    The sermon speaks of our calling to unity and the power of God that works through our unified spirits. We must be unified in Christ because anything else is a sin before God almighty!

    Intro: As the Untied states of America we are united because of what we have in common. We all have the divine right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of happiness. As Christians we are called to be united because of Whom we have in common, the Lord Jesus Christ. We will see in Acts Today an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Ready To Go Home? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,389 views

    Genesis 5 is filled with death, but there is one bright light in a man who walked with God and got called home. As we look at our lives, would we be ready if God said that to us?

    Some of these genealogies are not in chronological order - that’s okay - the point is tracing a line from Adam to Noah. Something to note - they died, they died, they died - except 1. Consequences of the fall. Vs 1 - 2 God gave them the name "Adam" - which means mankind. They were both male and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Thundering Throne-Room Of God

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,446 views

    The heavenly progressive sequence in the Revelation of Jesus Christ is studied for its significance

    The Thundering Throne-Room of God While lightning is spectacular and draws us to wonder at the great power of God in the heavenlies, the ground shaking, ear rattling effect of thunder is the real attention getter, as the power of a fierce and furious thunderstorm passes by, when the majestic ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible