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  • Michael Stark avatar

    Risk And The Christian Life

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 23, 2016
     | 7,458 views

    What are you willing to risk in order to advance the cause of Christ Jesus?

    “I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be cheered by news of you. For I have no one like him, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare. For they all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. But you know Timothy’s proven worth, how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Clergy In Conflict

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 18, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,570 views

    Honouring the Son of God who appoints to holy service may well bring the servant of God into conflict with those who are seeking an easy religion. The one who will serve God, must maintain perspective and remain focused on pleasing Him who appoints to His service.

    “Amaziah the priest of Bethel sent to Jeroboam king of Israel, saying, ‘Amos has conspired against you in the midst of the house of Israel. The land is not able to bear all his words. For thus Amos has said, ‘“Jeroboam shall die by the sword, and Israel must go into exile away from his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael K. Farrar, O. D. avatar

    Fragrant Worship

    Contributed by Michael K. Farrar, O. D. on Oct 17, 2016
     | 14,962 views

    Mary of Bethany gives us an example of intimate, dedicated, loving worship of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She demonstrates that our worship should always be centered on Christ and reflect our personal commitment to honor Jesus in how we live.

    FRAGRANT WORSHIP By Michael K. Farrar, O.D. © God’s Breath Publications John chapter 12 is a transition in the life and ministry of Jesus. The first eleven chapters of John’s Gospel cover three years of the life and ministry of Jesus. In John chapter 12 the Apostle now covers less than ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    My Soul Thirsts For God - All Saints Day Memorial Service

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,219 views

    A short talk given at our annual Memorial Service where we invite family members to come and give thanks for the life of a loved one who has died recently.

    Throughout my life I have been encouraged by the faith and by the actions of some very unlikely people. During the summer I spent some time talking to people with a variety of disabilities and impairments and I have to say I found myself both inspired and uplifted. Watching the Paralympics was ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Three Words - Come And See

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 20, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,461 views

    A short talk given at an all-age baptism service. This talk focuses on the phrase 'Come and See'. Just as Philip encouraged his friend Nathanael to come and see, so we can encourage others to come and see Jesus for themselves.

    Can you remember when you first heard about Coca-Cola? It’s a product that has far outgrown its humble beginnings. In 1886, Dr. John Pemberton first introduced Coca-Cola in Atlanta, Georgia. The pharmacist prepared a caramel-coloured syrup in a three-legged brass kettle in his garden. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Upside Of Being Down

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Sep 15, 2007
     | 3,855 views

    The up side even when we are down is that we are called and appointed by God.

    GENERAL INTRO Jesus has set us free to be ourselves... Comparing to others Not good at that Gifs, talents, I cant sing like and I cant – but Preach Everybody has things they are good at and everybody has things they are not good at. WE HAVE TO GET OVER BEING BOTHERED BY IT We have to understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Heaven Second To None

    Contributed by Thomas Miller on May 25, 2005
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     | 3,486 views

    Sure, we think of heaven when the going gets rough, but how about when good times prevail, do we not hesitate?

    Heaven Second To None 2003 My Father who set wings to my heart. My Father who never ceases to impart. I see through a glass dimly, then face to face. My dreams will come true when I leave this lonely place. For boredom will never find us, nor will depression see our face. The Son ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How God Turns Things Around For Our Good

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 53,652 views

    Too many people live with a feeling of fatalistic pessimism that adversely affects their thinking, emotions and behavior. The Lord has a way of turning around the most difficult situations for our good. Pessimists think their circumstances are the worst p

    1. Too many people live with a feeling of fatalistic pessimism that adversely affects their thinking, emotions and behavior. The Lord has a way of turning around the most difficult situations for our good. Pessimists think their circumstances are the worst possible because they believe that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is Your Life Blessed Or Cursed

    Contributed by Joseph Byrd on Mar 30, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 10,945 views

    Whether we are blessed or cursed depends on our attitude

    One of the biggest tools that satan uses in today’s world is the mass media. He doesn’t have to be invited in our home. In fact WE invite him in every time we turn the knob. The little, or in some homes the big box, in our living room is a way for him to invade our home, influence ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Amazing Grace Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,210 views

    Boaz 1) Took the Initiative, 2) Encouraged Ruth 3) Protected & Provided

    On Tuesday, Bahia Bakari was left as the only known survivor among the 153 people on the Yemenia Airbus A310 jet which crashed off the Comoros. The obstacles she faced to survive were staggering. She had to overcome: A plane disintegrating at hundreds of kilometres an hour as it hit the water; ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Remembering God

    Contributed by Mark Roper on May 25, 2008
    based on 50 ratings
     | 34,839 views

    Remembering God empowers, transforms, and liberates us.

    Remembering God Life is unfair, Life is hard, and Life is challenging. At the same time satan works to discourage us, defeat us, and destroy us. What are we to do? REMEMBER GOD! Ps 121 NIV 1 A song of ascents. I lift up my eyes to the hills — where does my help come from? 2 My help comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Be Prepared, This Lesson Must Be Shared!

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Jun 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,843 views

    How you live for Jesus while you wait for Jesus will determine if you will be be with Jesus

    Matthew 25:1-13 “Be Prepared, this lesson must be shared” How you live for Jesus while you wait for Jesus will determine if you will be with Jesus. Sunday Morning Sermon 06.01.08 Intro: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXbG7JT5nxs (Start with title and text) The lesson that must be shared – BE ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Nora A. Jackson avatar

    Medically Impaired, Divinely Perfect!

    Contributed by Nora A. Jackson on Jun 14, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,113 views

    Though the world may want to reject us, or we may want to reject ourselves, the love of God always welcomes us.

    Medically Impaired, Divinely Perfect! Rom 5: 6-10, Heb 10:14 My Doctor, Sylvia, had me go in for a number of tests including several scans. Then from the results of all these tests, she diagnosed the cause of the problem: ‘this and that are a bit different from the normal…’. Now, several years ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Desperate Places

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,821 views

    You can sometimes be placed in difficult situations but be in the perfect will of God.

    Philippians 1:12 KJV But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; Philippians 1:12 AMPLIFIED Now I want you to know and continue to rest assured, brethren, that what [has happened] to me [this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Road Rules - Pt. 1 - Indian Running Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 19, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,443 views

    On your mark, get set, GO . . . We are all running. Life is a race. To run well, you must run smart.

    Road Rules Pt. 1 – Indian Running I. Introduction Although you can’t tell it by looking at me now, I have a long history of running in my past. As a 7th grader in middle school I had visions of becoming a great football player. I went out for football and played until my 8th grade ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal