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  • Mark Stepherson avatar

    Prayer Keys - Persistence Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Oct 27, 2011
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     | 6,979 views

    Please forgive me for stating the obvious, but persistent prayer is hard work. It drains us. It is hard, but it is eventually worth the effort.

    Prayer Keys - Persistence “Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.” Luke 18:1 Have you seen that cartoon with the pelican having a frog for dinner? His dinner is not agreeing with him. In fact, his dinner is violently ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Temptation Creeps In Series

    Contributed by Roy Newton on Oct 27, 2011
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    Looking at Joseph's encounter with Potiphar's Wife, understanding how to Trust God in Temptation and how to overcome it.

    TRUSTING GOD … WHEN TEMPATION CREEPS IN! “When Joseph was taken to Egypt by the Ishmaelite traders, he was purchased by Potiphar, an Egyptian officer. Potiphar was captain of the guard for Pharaoh, the king of Egypt. The LORD was with Joseph, so he succeeded in everything he did as he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When The Fig Tree Does Not Bud Series

    Contributed by Roy Newton on Nov 7, 2011
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     | 15,368 views

    As we consider the outcome of Pharaoh's dreams, seven years of abundance followed by seven years of famine, we see that Joseph learnt to trust God not only in abunsance but also in disaster both of which are under God's sovereign control.

    TRUSTING GOD … WHEN FIG TREE DOES NOT BUD! “As predicted, for seven years the land produced bumper crops. During those years, Joseph gathered all the crops grown in Egypt and stored the grain from the surrounding fields in the cities. He piled up huge amounts of grain like sand on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thanksgiving Or Complaining

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 8, 2011
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     | 18,345 views

    Thanksgiving or complaining -- these words express two contrasting attitudes found in God’s children in regard to His dealings with them. The soul that gives thanks can find comfort in everything; the soul that complains can find comfort in nothing.

    “Thanksgiving or Complaining!” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Thanksgiving or complaining -- these words express two contrasting attitudes found in God’s children in regard to His dealings with them. The soul that gives thanks can find comfort in everything; the soul that complains can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On The Mountain

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 20, 2010
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    We don’t live on the mountaintop - we live in the valley of the ordinary presence of Jesus

    On the Mountain TCF Sermon September 19, 2010 If you have your Bibles, open with me to Luke chapter 9, beginning with vs 18: Luke 9:18-36 (NIV) Once when Jesus was praying in private and his disciples were with him, he asked them, "Who do the crowds say I am?" They replied, "Some say John the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preparing For A Showdown

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010
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     | 4,846 views

    Jacob Prepares to Meet Easu. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Genesis chapter 32 verses 1-21: Ill: • James Whistler, the Victorian artist, • Showed scant respect for the hierarchy of any profession. • When his poodle fell ill with a throat infection, • The artist sent immediately for the country’s leading ear, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    How To Survive A Shipwreck

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010
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     | 6,818 views

    Paul sails for Rome. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: chapter 27 verses 1-22: Ill: • Many Christians use car stickers to witness (bad drivers – God gets the blame!) • Many non-Christians also use car stickers displaying messages. • Some advertise a club or society e.g. scouts, caravan club. • Some tell you ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Pre-Disposed To Thanksgiving-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 23, 2010
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    2 of 2. The Psalmist charged God’s people to have an attitude of thankfulness. God’s people are pre-disposed to thankfulness. But why? People pre-disposed to Thanksgiving Enjoy...

    PRE-DISPOSED to/for THANKSGIVING-II—Psalm 100:1-5 There is a tendency among business retailers to gear up early for Christmas. This begins shortly after the Halloween push. The shelves are beginning to get stocked with specifically Christmas items.—Christmas trees of all sizes, colors & materials, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Beyond The Confusion

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 7, 2011
     | 5,499 views

    unless the information you are absorbing matches the wisdom God has revealed in His Word it’s ultimately going to lead to trouble

    OPEN: I imagine that there are few people who are not aware that we live in a culture of information overload today. I read a portion of a book by a guy named Alvin Toffler that warned about the difficulty a person can have making decisions and even understanding life when there is too much ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Is Heaven For Real? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 31, 2011
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     | 19,568 views

    Seven answers to seven questions about what heaven is really like.

    INTRODUCTION Today, I’m going to be talking about Heaven. A man died and went to Heaven. St. Peter asked him, “Why should I let you into Heaven?” The guy said, “Well, I tried to help other people.” “Can you give me an example?” “Sure. Once I was in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Messiah Who Sends Part 3: The Attitude Of A Messenger Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,849 views

    As followers of Jesus in a world contrary to His Kingdom, we are to focus our attention on Him.

    A Messiah Who Sends Part 3: The Attitude of a Messenger Text: Matt. 10:24-42 Introduction 1. Illustration: We need to be like the 84 year old grandmother who fiercely maintained her independence and lived alone in the old family home. Her 4 children lived n the same town, but she rarely called ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Glory Returns Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 16, 2010
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     | 43,477 views

    A study of chapter 43 verses 1 through 27

    Ezekiel 43: 1 – 27 The Glory Returns “1 Then the man brought me to the gate facing east, 2 and I saw the glory of the God of Israel coming from the east. His voice was like the roar of rushing waters, and the land was radiant with his glory. 3 The vision I saw was like the vision I ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    It’s All Part Of The Plan Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 22, 2010
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     | 8,732 views

    God’s plan for redemptive history is shown in the promises of the New Covenant promises of 1) Reconciliation, 2) Regeneration, 3) Possession, 4) Evangelization & 5) Satisfaction for Sin

    In Canada, this is the Victoria Day weekend. In many ways its the strangest day on our holiday calendar. Some have said that it’s a Canadian holiday with no Canadian to cheer for -- sort of like watching an all-American Stanley Cup final. Queen Victoria was British. She never set foot in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Choice

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jun 21, 2011
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     | 11,532 views

    A Father's Day sermon reflecting on the choice that Joshua presented to Israel and how it echos for dad's today.

    A few years ago, Bill Cosby began his book, "Fatherhood," with these words: "So you’ve decided to have a child. You’ve decided to give up quiet evenings with good books and lazy weekends with good music, intimate meals during which you finish whole sentences, sweet private times when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet

    Contributed by Zachary Woods on Jul 30, 2011
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     | 30,860 views

    You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet

    You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet 1 Corinthians 2:1-9 1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. 2 For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. 3 And I was with you in ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic