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  • Marty Boller avatar

    Contending For Your Destiny: An Introduction Series

    Contributed by Marty Boller on Nov 2, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,602 views

    #1 of 3 teachings. There is a great need for Christians to awaken to the unique call & destiny awaiting all those who follow Jesus. Yet how many treasures of God’s Kingdom are never claimed because we try to remain civilians in a time of war?

    King Aragorn (from JRR Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings: ’The Return of the King)’: "A day may come when the courage of men fails, when we forsake our friends and break all bonds of fellowship, but it is not this day. This day we fight! By all that you hold dear on this good earth, I bid you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Contending For Your Destiny: Leaving A Legacy Series

    Contributed by Marty Boller on Nov 2, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,355 views

    #3 of 3 teachings. There is a great need for Christians to awaken to the unique call & destiny awaiting all those who follow Jesus. Yet how many treasures of God’s Kingdom are never claimed because we try to remain civilians in a time of war?

    We’ve been discussing the great need to CONTEND for YOUR DESTINY.Pick up the sword & FIGHT! Promises from God...that cannot be fulfilled without YOUR ACTIVE, INTENTIONAL PARTICIPATION. TODAY...I want to bring the point home personally…. WHY CONTEND? WHAT ARE WE CONTENDING FOR? Paul puts it this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Cómo Crecer Mediante El Sufrimiento

    Contributed by Felix Ramirez on Nov 7, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,195 views

    Tres principios básicos para entender el sufrimiento desde una perspectiva redentora.

    CÓMO CRECER MEDIANTE EL SUFRIMIENTO 1 Pedro 2:18-25 INTRODUCCIÓN Vivimos en una sociedad donde la búsqueda más grande de los seres humanos parece ser el placer, el bienestar y la comodidad. Por eso, huimos del sufrimiento. Rechazamos cualquier situación que ponga en peligro nuestra seguridad ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Una Fe Que Vence La Duda

    Contributed by Felix Ramirez on Nov 9, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 20,937 views

    Nuestra fe se debilita al mirar la porpseridad del impío, pero el Señor nos conforta

    UNA FE QUE VENCE LA DUDA Salmos 73 INTRODUCCIÓN 1. Un lamentable noticia recorría el mundo cristiano. La misionera Veronica Bowers, de 35 años, y su hija de 7 meses murieron por una bala que la Fuerza aérea de Perú disparó pensando que eran traficantes de drogas. Su esposo Jim, de 38 años y su ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Qué Hacer Cuando No Se Sabe Qué Hacer

    Contributed by Felix Ramirez on Nov 9, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 40,799 views

    Un ejemplo de cómo debemos actuar en momentos de confusión, basado en un momento en la vida de Josafat

    QUÉ HACER CUANDO NO SE SABE QUÉ HACER 2 Crónicas 20: 1-24 Introducción. 1. Hace aproximadamente seis años mi esposa y yo tuvimos una de esas inesperadas sorpresitas de esta vida. Mi hija Karla estaba jugando en el parque cuando de pronto al querer subir por el barandal de la resbaladilla, se ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ful-Philing Your Commitment Series

    Contributed by John Baggett on Nov 12, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,441 views

    Fulfilling/Ful-Philing you commitment to Christ by the example of Philp we can observe at least 3 things. (1)Speak Great Words about Jesus (2)Show a Holy Spirit Witness to those around us. (3)See the Worth of our Work for the Lord. We ought to be doing t

    Part three in a series entitled Back to the Future but this is perfectly supported as a stand alone sermon to be preached by itself. Ful-Philing Your Commitment Acts 8:5-8 Let me see the hands of those of you here today… who have commitments to anyone? Do you have any commitments to anyone at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Desire To See!

    Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Nov 17, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,437 views

    Life is all bout having desires and serious ones too.just like Zaccheus or Bartmeius you need a strong desire to see God’s hand in your life!

    “2And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich.3And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.4And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Your Grief Will Turn To Joy!

    Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Nov 17, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,215 views

    In this world there a troubles and challenges.Just like labor pains they work for our good.If we stand in faith our grief turns into joy!

    “I tell you the truth; you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy. 21A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Contending For Your Destiny: Three Strategic Warfare Moves Series

    Contributed by Marty Boller on Nov 18, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 16,500 views

    #2 of 3 teachings. There is a great need for Christians to awaken to the unique call & destiny awaiting all those who follow Jesus. Yet how many treasures of God’s Kingdom are never claimed because we try to remain civilians in a time of war?

    Last week we introduced “Contending for Your Destiny”. The premise is this… 1. God has wonderful promises for you & your household! YOU have a destiny in Christ in this lifetime 2. Those promises won’t be answered without a battle. 3. God is looking for YOU to stand up & CONTEND with HIM for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Let The Rain Stop You From Sowing In God's Field

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 24, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,188 views

    There are many hindrances to seed sowing. But we are encouraged that we shall reap a harvest in due time.

    Intro. We sow in tears but we reap in Joy. It is this joyful anticipation that keep us from becoming weary in ministry. There are many hindrances to seed sowing.The sower can become weary with the journey. The soil of the human heart can become hard. The adverse winds of confusion can become fierce ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stand Your Ground

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,666 views

    examining persecution and what we are called to do when we face it.

    Stand your Ground – Heb 10:32-39 Gladstone Baptist Church – 12/9/04 pm Read From Jesus Freak p. 167 - Tsehay Tolessa - Ethiopia circa 1980s "They forced my hands under my knees and tied them there. Then they put a stick through these ropes and hung me upside down. They filled my mouth with dirty ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Hughes avatar

    The Storms Of Life

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,009 views

    Paul faces the storm on his way to Rome.

    i. PRAYER ii. Introduction a. This week, as I studied the passage, I though about just how independent of weather and conditions that we have become as a society, as opposed to how much more observant we were, and dependent on weather before the invention of cars and freeways. b. Today, even if ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Disappointments Are God's Best Appointments

    Contributed by Selvan John on Feb 3, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 13,451 views

    This sermon deals with Disappointments from the exemplary life of Simon Peter...Disappointments are God’s best appointments.

    I would like to draw your attention to the fact, that in life many times we are disappointed. There is a passage in the Bible in the book of Luke, chapter 5 verses 1 to 11, here we see Peter being disappointed, since toiling all night he had not caught even one fish. For a better understanding it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Ragging Sauls Series

    Contributed by Stephen Robinson D on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,344 views

    This sermon will help those that feel like the devil is out to steal, kill and destory you.

    If you remember in the first lesson David told us how to defeat our giants. Do you remember how to... - face them head on - get to the head of the problem - be brave no matter what the circumstances or situation looks like - Not be scared - Keep your focus on Jesus, rather than your giants - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Some Christians Will Never Give Up!

    Contributed by James Owens on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,023 views

    What is it that keeps the Christian from giving up?

    “WHY SOME CHRISTIANS WILL NEVER GIVE UP!” TEXT: Ephesians 6:10-13 “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God