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  • Mike Turner avatar

    What The Lord Can Do For Us !

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Nov 6, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,037 views

    God knows where we are, and what we need ! He can do great things in our life !!!

    What The Lord Can Do For Us ! I. The Lord Will Lift You Up. Psa 40:2 He brought me up also out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. David describes the condition he finds himself in as like being in a horrible pit whose bottom is of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What To Pray For

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 6, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,079 views

    to stress the importance of prayer in the life of the believer, especially when it comes to evangelism

    What to Pray for Colossians 4:2-6 Primary Purpose: To stress the importance of prayer in the life of the believers, especially when it comes to evangelism. Paul’s requests for prayer enlightens us as to his priorities in his life. We would do well to heed his words ad to follow his example. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sin And Self-Deception Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 8, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,670 views

    Man’s way of dealing with sin vs. God’s way.

    Sin and Self Deception I John 1:7-10 INTRO.: New York City’s Jesuit University, Fordham, has for many years had a ram as mascot for its football team. The ram is selected by an audition and is cared for by the students. In 1974, a newspaper article appeared announcing that the then Ram mascot, one ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rediscovering The Meaning Of Christmas

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 20, 2011
    based on 67 ratings
     | 21,126 views

    Decorations and symbols are everywhere this Christmas season. But reviewing what are the meaning behind them can make this season more memorable.

    Christmas symbols and characters are attractive on everyone’s eyes. But unless we discover their meaning and understand the stories behind them, they will remain as mere decorations. Let us therefore reflect with four usual symbols and characters of Christmas and see if we can get valuable lessons ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Empowered By The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Laren Whaley on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 22,654 views

    We live in a world obsessed power: political power, military power, racial power, monetary power etc. However, God has an overcoming, victorious power available to every believer through presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. In the midst of the dar

    Empowered By the Holy Spirit Acts 1:8 (NKJV) 8But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be £witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Acts 2:1 - 4 (NKJV) 1When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Spirit In Daily Life

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,375 views

    The Spirit does not come upon us only for special events. The Spirit is meant to be a part of our daily lives. He enables us to be instruments of God's love and grace.

    John 16:12-15 “The Spirit in Daily Life” INTRODUCTION On the day of Pentecost, the Spirit came upon the disciples like a mighty wind with flames of fire and the ability to communicate the gospel of Jesus Christ in other languages. The Spirit comes upon us at the time of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Justice Versus Injustice Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 16, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,294 views

    Jesus curses both the fig tree and teh temple for their fruitlessness. Rather than standing for justice and assisting the poor, the temple has sided with Roman Imperialism and in doing so has promoted injustice.

    Mark 11:12-21 “Justice versus Injustice” INTRODUCTION What do you do if you do not reach a goal for which you were striving? Do you give up, try again, make a different goal, or do something else? What do you do if your children fail to live up to your expectations—your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lesson 3: Knowing How To Fight Keeps You Sharp

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,393 views

    You Know You Have Backslidden When . . .

    A. DIDN’T HAVE WEAPONS ( I SAMUEL 14:1-52) “So it came about, on the day of battle, that there was neither sword nor spear found in the hand of any of the people who were with Saul and Jonathan. But they were found with Saul and Jonathan his son” (13:22). One of Satan’s primary ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim White avatar

    Trouble, Troube, Trouble Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Jun 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,312 views

    Sometimes we don’t understand much of our instructions. If we take the small step towards God we know, God will light the rest of the way.

    Introduction: Jesus meets a man with a need. * Read text. I. The Purpose * The man was blind from birth. Never experienced sight. * The disciples knew who had an answer to the riddle of the day. * Did this man sin before he was born (in the womb) or was it because of a sin of his parents that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dev Prasad Cruz avatar

    Positive Winner In Christ Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dev Prasad Cruz on Sep 28, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,731 views

    As we have the Light of Life, we are overcomers in Christ and positive winners in Christ Jesus

    “for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith” (1 John 5:4). “I am a victor in Christ Jesus… I am an Overcomer… Nothing in my circumstances… Nothing what people say or do will affect my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Studies In Ephesians: Family And Master/Slave Relationship Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 18, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,410 views

    Summary of the book of Ephesians

    Note: This is a study through the book of Ephesians as done in 1995. One of the main sources I used at the time was Beacon Bible Commentary vol. 9. Title: Summary of Ephesians Theme: To show the whole book of Ephesians summed up in the last verses. Text: Eph 6:23-24 Peace be to the brethren, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    The Gospel Of His Great Mercy - 2 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on May 8, 2011
     | 3,774 views

    ‘The LORD is slow to anger, abounding in love and forgiving sin and rebellion. Yet he does not leave the guilty unpunished...

    Dakota Community Church May 8, 2011 The Gospel of His Great Mercy - 2 Communion Sunday Exodus 12:12-13 “On that same night I will pass through Egypt and strike down every firstborn—both men and animals—and I will bring judgment on all the gods of Egypt. I am the LORD. 13 The blood will be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Church Growth Or Church Set Up Series

    Contributed by Brad Yock on Mar 14, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,511 views

    "A survival guide"

    What every Pastor, Church Leader and seminary student should know. What they don’t teach you in seminary, yet 8 out of 10 pastors fail as a direct result of a church expansion program. This is the most pro active, preventative advice available today. Empowering, enlightening and powerful. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Roll Away The Stone

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 30, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,947 views

    We bury a lot of things in our hearts and hide them there behind very heavy stones. These stones often have a name, like shame, hurt, bitterness, loss, and grief. Others are called selfishness, envy, lust, and greed. I want you to know that whatever is en

    Roll Away the Stone Today we celebrate with Christians all over the world the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. This is the great event that separates the Christian religion from all others. Our God is not an idol of stone or wood but our God is alive. A great battle took place behind the stone ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Wrapping It All Up!

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 20, 2008
     | 2,917 views

    Short 4th of July Devotional

    Wrapping it all up! Proverbs 14:34 Last Sunday night, at the end of Choir practice, the discussion was all about how the service would go. Who, what, when and where in the service, then suddenly Robin says. Then Tom will wrap it all up by saying something….. with a devotional. No pressure, No ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational