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  • J. Allen Lucas avatar

    From Sadness To Singing

    Contributed by J. Allen Lucas on Mar 25, 2009
    based on 27 ratings
     | 17,552 views

    It is normal to fell forsaken when we feel forgotten and all of our efforts seem to be useless. But there is One who is touchable and approachable when we’re struggling with feelings of infirmity.

    From Sadness To Singing Psalm 13:1 How long wilt thou forget me, O Lord? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me? [2] How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me? [3] Consider and hear me, O Lord my God: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Religion Without Reality Series

    Contributed by Don Emmitte on Aug 11, 2014
     | 7,188 views

    Many people seem to be content to trust their own efforts and religious practices to make them acceptable before God. We need to be aware that religious activities are only good when they express an inner reality.

    Religion Without Reality Romans 2:17-29 Romans Series (Part 6) Sermon by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries Take Your Bibles Please… But if you call yourself a Jew and rely on the law and boast in God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mary's Response To The Message Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 7, 2001
    based on 170 ratings
     | 12,111 views

    Responses are required to the message God gives us. This is #1 in a series of Responses to the Message of Christmas. Mary’s response is analyzed.

    INTRO: 1. This is the first in a series entitled "responses to the Message of Christmas" in which we examine the resonse of key characters in the Christmas story. 2. Today we will consider Mary... a. a young virgin b. approximately 12-13 yrs old c. engaged to be married d. life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Fresh Anointing

    Contributed by Dan Campbell on May 5, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 16,405 views

    God has always required His people to advance, generally it is easier to retreat! God is calling Neighborhood Church to advance!

    A FRESH ANOINTING God has always required His people to advance, generally it is easier to retreat! God is calling Neighborhood Church to advance! i.e. Remember the children of Israel at the Red Sea, the Egyptians were breathing down their backs, mountains on both sides and the sea before ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Redemption Through The Blood

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 10, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 17,076 views

    For man to be reconciled to God and have the relationship and fellowship with Him restored, it required redeeming man from the deadly consequence of sin.

    REDEMPTION THROUGH HIS BLOOD “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.” Ephesians 1:7 The word “redemption” means “the act or process of buying back”. When sin entered the human race through Adam it resulted in spiritual death ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fix In 06

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 4, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 2,707 views

    New Life Community Church needs to do a “Fix in 06” and it will require a sacrifice on our part for the fixes to take place.

    “A Fix in 06!” On the Lighter side of Life: This is an alleged New Year’s letter written from a church member to the pastor. Dear Pastor; You often stress attendance at worship as being very important for a Christian, but I think a person has a right to miss now and then. I think every person ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith And Running The Race Series

    Contributed by Simon Fullylove on May 22, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,779 views

    Conclusion of this series on Hebrews 11 which looks at what is required of us now that it is our turn, we are in the field of play.

    Introduction Video Clip Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Joshua, Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel and the prophets – they have all run their race, they have retired and according to the writer to the Hebrews are now a great cloud of witnesses. They are no ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Surrendered Life

    Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on May 4, 2004
    based on 97 ratings
     | 21,150 views

    The Surrendered Life is what God requires. Anything else falls short. If we expect victory we must surrender.

    THE SURRENDERED LIFE Text: Galatians 2 : 20 The word surrender conjures up many pictures. We think of Japan’s surrender at the end of WW II. Maybe we picture the celebrations in Times Square. To some it may be the image of Saddam Hussein and his spider-hole. And to others just a simple wrestling ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Hide And Seek Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 29, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,743 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the series "Requirements For Revival". This sermon focuses on the need of individuals and our nation to seek the face of God.

    Sunday Morning, June 30, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§Requirements For Revival¡¨ [#4] HIDE AND SEEK Psalm 24 Introduction: 1. Stand with me as we read 2 Chronicles 7:14. 2. As we continue in our series, ¡§Requirements For Revival,¡¨ I want us to look at the subject of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Nothing Cheap About Grace" Series

    Contributed by Allen Hern on Sep 5, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 11,603 views

    It is important for believers to be aware of the cost of their salvation which, though free to us, required the greatest price ever known to man.

    200234.ser “Nothing Cheap About Grace” BREBC Sept. 1, 2002 a.m. Subject: Salvation Theme: The Cost of Salvation Passage: 1 Peter 1: 17 - 21 Who doesn’t like to get something that is free? But we have become pretty sceptical. When we see something that is free, we tend to look behind the scenes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Living In A House Of Overflow!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 9, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,703 views

    God’s overflow always begins by understanding that our God requires His people to live for Him with toungue and by their actions.

    A House of Overflow Text: II. Timothy 3:1-5 Paul’s teaching Timothy that association can either be positive or negative. Paul is telling Timothy “ that if you are going to grow in God and keep His joy and peace plus become a powerful leader and anointed man of God there ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Risk Of The Steward Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 23, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,201 views

    Being a faithful steward of God’s gifts requires we face the challenge of risking those gifts to grow the Kingdom.

    THE RISK OF THE STEWARD Matthew 25:14–30 The hang-glider rides the tramway to the top of Sandia Peak overlooking Albuquerque. At the tip of the peak, he stretches the gossamer fabric over a lightweight metal frame and leaps off the mountain into the clear air. The person enjoys the rush ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Money, Money, Money!

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 17,642 views

    Here God makes it a requirement for salvation! Because He worshiped his money! Do you worship things too?

    MONEY, MONEY, MONEY! Workers earn it, spendthrifts burn it, bankers lend it, women spend it, forgers fake it, taxes take it, dying leaves it, heirs receive it, thrifty save it, misers crave it, robbers seize it, rich increase it, gamblers lose it ... I could use it. Richard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing The Trials Of Life

    Contributed by David Seeley on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,996 views

    Learn to understand the meaning of trials and understand that God is at work in spite of your circumstances. He requires simple trust in Him.

    The Christian Attitude toward Trials and Temptations Text: James 1:1-16 I. Count it joy when trials come your way. This is not possible until one realizes that God is in control and has a purpose for each circumstance that we face. The sinner has nothing to be joyful about when difficulties come ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Faith Needs A Total Commitment From Us

    Contributed by Chris Blackshaw on Jun 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,445 views

    Based on Genesis 22:1-14 I examine what God requires from us in our faith life.

    Faith is a matter of life or death. In Romans 6:23 we are told that the wage of the sinner is death but the gift of God is eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord. We either believe in God and walk with Him by faith throughout our lives, accepting Him as our Lord and Saviour and have eternal life ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist