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  • Perry Greene avatar

    Moses: A Matter Of Timing Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 17, 2014
     | 4,001 views

    Moses was God's man in God's place but his timing was not always on target.

    1. The metaphor of the Olympic Games of Rome is key to the NT writers a. In the Revelation, John (and us) declares that the games of the emperor were not about Domitian but about God and Jesus at work in history b. Think of the ways he could have said to the world that Jesus is his son; until the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Plodding Along

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 5, 2013
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     | 4,051 views

    The persistent person is usually more successful than the flash in the pan.

    1. "Plod" Etymologists tell us that the word, "plod" comes from a Middle English word for "puddle." The Danish have a similar word which means, "mud." A plodder is someone who is willing to get his feet wet and muddy to accomplish a task. In so doing, he will keep going. 2. History shows it is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Barnabas: The Son Of Consolation

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013
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     | 5,866 views

    We see something of the character of Barnabas in the book of Acts.

    BARNABAS, THE SON OF CONSOLATION. Acts 4:36-37. In Bible days, names often signified something about the person to whom they were given. In Acts 4:36 we read of a man who was named by the apostles: Barnabas, the son of consolation. We see something of the character of Barnabas in the book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Accountability

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 2, 2014
     | 7,640 views

    Exploring the possibility of starting accountability groups in our church. What might they look like? How did John Wesley use them? Can they be used for spiritual growth or are they just "sin control" groups like AA?

    Video review of 2013 - (Photos from various church events set to the music of "Press On" by Selah) What a great review. Some events were missed but it looks like we’re a group of believers who love one another. What about our personal lives? What about our personal relationship with Jesus? ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What Are You Doing For God And Humanity? (A Case Study Of Esther And Mordecai)

    Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 17, 2020
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     | 4,108 views

    The story of Esther and Mordecai is a classic narrative of lessons for our generation on how to make it in life or how to make it in a foreign land

    The story of Esther and Mordecai is a classic narrative of lessons for our generation on how to make it in life or how to make it in a foreign land. The summary could be that they served God as He should be served, they served their people, the Jews and God compensated them for their services. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    We Matter To God: An Exposition Of The 139th Psalm. A Sermon For The Second Sunday After The Epiphany

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 11, 2020
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     | 8,244 views

    Whose life matters?

    We Matter to God: An Exposition of the 139th Psalm. There have been periods of relative peace and prosperity, but today is not to be included among them. 2020 may go down as one of the most tumultuous years in world history. We live in a time of the Coronavirus pandemic. China has also been hit by ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Angel's Touch: An Exposition Of Genesis 32:22-32

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 22, 2020
     | 6,344 views

    Who is it that actually touched Jacob's thigh?

    The Angel’s Touch: An Exposition of Genesis 32:22-32 In the previous passage, we saw that Jacob dreaded meeting his twin brother, Esau. He should have been afraid, for Esau felt cheated out of the patriarchal blessing of the firstborn. The LORD had assured him that al would turn out well. Yet Jacob ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Sharing In A Time Of Economic Emergency Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 19, 2020
     | 2,434 views

    At the time when we are most tempted to hunker down and hoard our resources for ourselves, I think the Lord is calling us to be generous with our churches and charitable institutions.

    Tuesday of the 2nd Week in Easter 2020 The disciple Joseph Bar-nabas is one of the key players in the Acts of the Apostles. As the reading tells us, Joseph was given the name “Barnabas” by the leaders of the first church, the church of Jerusalem. Why? I had an experience when I was principal of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Helpers Of Joy

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on May 13, 2020
     | 3,510 views

    Though written during the Corona virus outbreak, this message is good for most any time. It is meant to encourage people to pray and help each other.

    Helpers of Joy 2 Corinthians 1:24 Intro. 2 Cor. 1:24 Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand. Paul is writing to the Church at Corinth to encourage them. - He said he did not come to control I this time of trouble, we should be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Here Comes The Judge -The Transformation Of Gideon

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 29, 2019
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     | 12,375 views

    When God comes to Gideon, he was busy working, threshing wheat, in a winepress! God come to us when we are doing the everyday things in life. God is a Present Help in the time of trouble. Here in our lesson, God chooses to alleviate the suffering of His people by calling Gideon to be a judge.

    Subject: Here Comes The Judge -The Transformation of Gideon From a Zero to Hero by The Power of God's Word" Text: Judges 6:11-24 Introduction: The period of Israel's history in the book of Judges is like a merry-go-round; a time full of ups and downs. It was a time when every man did ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Hello, We're Your New Pastor

    Contributed by Brad Stone on Oct 3, 2019
     | 6,598 views

    New pastorate positions are exciting and nervous times for all involved. This short message is a quick introduction to the new pastor and encouraging message to promote unity and working for the Kingdom.

    Hello, we’re Your New Pastor Introduction Today is a day of new beginnings for Grace Baptist Church, and for Stacy, our children and I. For the past several years we were given the privilege to serve in various positions within a few different churches and now God has brought us here to serve Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret To Making A Difference During A Pandemic

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 8, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,620 views

    Many organizations plateaued or lost momentum this year, budgets are tight. The future is unclear. Yet our desire is still to be successful ministry and fulfill God’s call on our lives. The disciples in John 15 faced a similar situation.

    Sermon: The Secret to Making a Difference During a Pandemic John 15:1-17 During this season, months in a pandemic, increasing unemployment, rampant sickness and death, and on top of that, trying to do virtual ministry, it is hard to gage my success. Am I being successful or just spinning my wheels? ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Be Good Men And Women, Full Of Spirit And Faith

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 8, 2019
     | 3,377 views

    If Christians disagree about strategies and persons to work with, that may just be God working with our weaknesses to write straight with crooked lines.

    Tuesday of Pentecost Week 2019 Feast of St. Barnabas I can’t imagine, at the end of one’s life, any better way to be thought of than what we read about the Apostle Barnabas: “he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith.” What more does a man need in life? We’ll come back to the life of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Work Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 1, 2020
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,868 views

    This sermon is a part of our series, "The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit." It looks at the work of the Holy Spirit being our executor, energizer, equipper, and encourager.

    Holy Spirit Series “The Work of the Holy Spirit” { Audio File: https://mega.nz/#!KZ1jkSaZ!N2kwOJ8rKqvyqRlkXRapLyidfd_ir7QRUJRI5OJZBh4 } In all my years as a Christian, teacher, and pastor, I have found that very few people have a good grasp on the person and the work of the Holy Spirit. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Are You The One?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 15, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,064 views

    Are we are sure we are ready?

    Are you the One? Matthew 11:2-11 John the Baptist is the subject of a lot of sermons preached through the Christian season of Advent. And, indeed, it should be, as Advent is a season of preparation. Unlike what is commonly believed, Advent is not a season to prepare us for Christmas, to receive ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible