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  • Charles Jones avatar

    The Lord Got Me Out Of That Mess

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Oct 21, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 42,562 views

    When you come out of a bad situation God puts a new song in your mouth.

    Psalm 40:1-3 Today we are allowed a peek into these verses which leads into the heart of King David. Scholars think that this Psalm was written during the time David was running and hiding from Saul. In the text David is speaking about a time in his life when he felt trapped in a helpless and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Doest Thou Here, Elijah? Series

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Nov 1, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 14,108 views

    Following Elijah’s greatest victories he goes into a deep depression and runs from the will of God. The Lord asks him a question we should all consider, "What doest thou here, Elijah?"

    From the Desk of Rev. Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA www.trumpetoftruthonline.org WHAT DOEST THOU HERE? Sermon One I Kings 19:1-18 Intro: Following Elijah’s remarkable battle with Ahab and Jezebel’s prophets on the Mount of Carmel, Elijah killed the prophets of Baal, according to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When We Open The Door Of Our Heart And Let Jesus In.

    Contributed by Kevin Shelton on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,196 views

    What happens when we open the door of our heart to Jesus

    Revelation 3:20. Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. Will you open the door of your heart and let him come in? When we open the door of our heart and let Jesus in. 1. “Our Sins are taken ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First In Line

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Nov 17, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,721 views

    A short graveside message.

    -Our culture is fascinated with the afterlife. They can’t get enough of it. -Hollywood makes movie after movie about it. -Authors write books about it. -The national enquirer writes “news” stories about it. -One of the big news magazines like Time or Newsweek will have a story related to it just ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Entering Into Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,246 views

    We must keep a heart of Thanksgiving and not look at what we do not have, but count our blessings for what the Lord has provided and given us.

    Enter with Thanksgiving Psalm 100:1-5 Introduction- Psalm 100:1-5 Good Evening everybody. Isn’t this a great time of the year, a time to reflect and a time to rejoice as we officially begin to get ready for the Christmas celebration. I know if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Willing Leaders Are Followed By Willing People Series

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Aug 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,657 views

    Willing Leaders Are Followed By Willing People

    Willing Leaders Are Followed By Willing People Judges 5:2 While it’s always easy to find people who want to be “in charge,” it’s far more difficult to find people of character and ability who will step into roles of leadership. Israel faced a chronic crisis of leadership during the days of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Knowing Jesus For Yourself

    Contributed by Charles Forshee on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 19,066 views

    The Most Important thing you can know in life is WHO JESUS IS.... Not who someone says He is...... ....or what others say about Him.... ...but TO KNOW Him Personally.....to know Him for YOURSELF....

    Matthew 16:13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? 14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. 15 He saith unto them, But whom say ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Seeing The Winner In Others

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,677 views

    In this sermon you will see the qualities that Jesus exhibited in order to bring out the winner in others.

    Today we have conducted a baby dedication. Parents bubble with anticipation for their children. Each of them expect their child to be the next president. One of the jobs of a parent is to bring out the winner in their child. That requires work, sometimes this job is more difficult than others. Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pour Yourself Into Others!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 26, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,975 views

    Don’t give up on people. Try and try again. Your abilitiy,love, motivation, attitude, effort, commitment and passion can reach people if you try.

    POUR YOURSELF INTO OTHERS... GREAT IS THE YIELD OF A FERTILE FIELD... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a small pitcher and several varying size glasses. I pour what each vessel is capable of holding. On the night of Sep’t. 25, 2008 I dreamed a beautiful dream. I dreamed about ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Overcoming Discouragement

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,738 views

    When discouragement comes we have an encouraging word to get us moving again.

    Overcoming Discouragement Griffith Baptist Church – 10/5/08 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 4:10-23 Key verse: Nehemiah 4:20 - In what place therefore ye hear the sound of the trumpet, resort ye thither unto us: our God shall fight for us. Premise: When discouragement comes we have an encouraging ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Listen To God Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 15, 2008
    based on 47 ratings
     | 26,154 views

    Chapter 51 is an exhortation, a call to the faithful remnant to listen to God. It is a message of hope, of joy, of salvation to the righteous, to those who seek the Lord. Even in difficult times, listening to God & remembering our history with Him renews

    ISAIAH 51: 1-8 LISTEN TO GOD! [2 Peter 3:3-13] Chapter 51 of Isaiah follows on the heels of what is known as “the third Servant Sermon.” In chapter 50, we heard the Servant speak of the suffering, pain, humiliation, and death He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Punch Holes In The Sky"

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Apr 21, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,843 views

    "If You Love Me, Feed My Sheep"

    Test pilots, punching into the atmosphere, climbing to undreamed heights in jet planes and space craft, have a phrase they use to describe their work. Do you know what it is? They call it “punching holes in the sky.” That is what we were meant to do with our lives, to climb beyond humdrum and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Rodney Kelley avatar

    The Faith To Face An Enemy Bigger Than You

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Jul 24, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,450 views

    Thru faith we can face our daily battles

    I. The Faith to Face the Battle - vs. 33-37 A. To Refrain from Battle meant Defeat - vs. 8-9 1. The Enemy does not Regard our God - “servants of Saul” - vs. 8 “Cursed David by his gods.” - vs. 43 2. Saul Failed before the Battle began - the Sincerity of Saul - 1Sa 9:21 "And Saul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Stepp avatar

    The Landmarks Of God

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Aug 16, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,188 views

    Message to encourage the Saints of God to Stand firm in a changing world

    THE LADNMARKS OF GOD DEUTROMENY 19:14 Landmarks are any fixed object used to mark the boundary of a piece of land, or an event, discovery, etc, considered as a high point or turning point in the history or development of something. Webster’s New World Collage Dictionary 4th Edition 1. THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Top Ten Predictions For 2010

    Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,283 views

    With so much upheaval in the country (and world) there is a tendency for believers to be shaken in their faith. I want to boldly declare the Word of the Lord, and encourage the Church to hold to what we know is TRUE!

    TOP TEN PREDICTIONS FOR 2010 1. The Bible will still have all the answers. Psalm 119:105 "Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light to my path." John 17:17 "...Thy Word is truth...." 2. Prayer will still work. In the face of trouble King David declared: Psalm 109:4 "...I give myself to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God