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  • Thomas Clawser avatar

    Extraordinary God Of Ordinary Man Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Mar 13, 2002
    based on 245 ratings
     | 19,183 views

    God’s majesty and love is a comfort to those who feel unimportant or insignificant.

    I recently read about an old man, walking the beach at dawn, who noticed a young man ahead of him picking up starfish and flinging them into the sea. Catching up with the youth, he asked what he was doing. T His answer was that the stranded starfish would die if left in the morning sun. "But the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    A True Biblical Prayer Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 19, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,315 views

    We need to pray for one another the way that Paul prayed for the Philippians.

    Philippians 1:7-11 Sunday, January 20, 2002 I fell bad this morning - last Sunday I said that it would be worth experiencing trials in order to learn the kind of joy that Paul speaks of in Philippians. I just never thought that the trial would happen to my wife. . . (she broke her arm ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Empowering Men To Lead Series

    Contributed by Jerlette Mickie on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 144 ratings
     | 20,112 views

    This lesson is about empowering men to lead in all aspects of life.

    The Call to Empower Men Written & Prepared by Dr. Jerlette Mickie Worksheet 1-2003 “Empowering Men to Lead” It should be the ultimate desire of every woman to have a husband who is empowered to lead. It is not only important just to have fiancés, houses and personable items. Being doctrinally ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Psalm Of The Two Ways

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 30, 2003
    based on 196 ratings
     | 13,691 views

    How can we be sure to establish a God-centered life rather than an ungodly life. Psalm 1 is a description of the wicked and the righteous. It describes both the God-centered life and the self-centered life.

    The Psalm Of The Two Ways Psalm 1 I claim little originality for this sermon. Much of this came from a commentary by the late Ray Stedman. Psalm 1 1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Family Faith Transfer: Cain And Abel (Lesson 1)

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 1,927 views

    Series: Family Faith Transfers

    A. WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT THE MARRIAGE OF ADAM AND EVE? 1. Married by God. “The Lord God . . . brought her to the man” (Gen. 2:22). 2. A purpose in life. “Be fruitful and multiple, and replenish the earth, and subdue it” (Gen. 1:28). 3. They were intimate. “They shall be one flesh” (Gen. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Soldiers Shoes Series

    Contributed by William Morris on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,404 views

    The forth message in a series on The Whole Armour of God.

    THE SOLDIER’S SHOES Eph. 6: 10-20 Number 4 in series Intro. The Negro Spiritual says, "All God’s Children got shoes." The question is, what kind of shoes? Some Christians walk about in hob - nailed boots---- they make their presence felt, because they enjoy creating pain for those upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Are You?

    Contributed by Patrick Doherty on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,918 views

    We all get off track sometimes, and part of getting our focus back is determining where we are spiritually

    Where are you? A: Church, it’s Sunday Morning, remember preacher. Ok, But Where are you? Gen. 3:9 God wasn’t asking for directions to Adam’s hiding place he knew where he was. (By the way God is not someone you want to play hide and seek with.) Propostion: Three places people find themselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A People Of Faith And A God Of Promise Series

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 25, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,853 views

    GOD’S PEOPLE BELIEVE GOD’S PROMISES WHETHER THEY ARE FILLED IMMEDIATELY OR NOT. Here are Four accomplishments of people who believed the promise of God

    August 21, 1994 - PM A PEOPLE OF FAITH AND A GOD OF PROMISE Hebrews 11:8-19 INTRO: (1) God is a God of promises. Whenever we come across the words, “I will” when spoken by the Lord, we have a promise. (2) Heb 13:5-6 is a promise for God’s abiding presence. It will be constant. (3) No ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marks Of An Effective Minister Part 1

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 28, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,184 views

    A message geared for lay ministry

    Marks of an Effective Minister - Section one 1 Timothy 4.6-11 July 13, 1997 Evening Service Introduction I. Last week review: Marks of Effective Ministry- Active and Involved, Exalt Christ, Available, Prayerful, Fruitful and not prejudice II. Role of the Full Time Minister: Designing ministry and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Danny Moss avatar

    "The Wisdom Of The Wisemen" Series

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 404 ratings
     | 14,814 views

    Why were the wise men wise? Will we be wise this Christmas? We will if we do what they did.

    THE WISDOM OF THE WISEMEN Text: Matthew 2:1-3; 7-12 Introduction- I would like to speak today on the subject- "The Wisdom of the Wisemen." They were wise, very wise, indeed! Will we be wise this Christ- mas? We will, if we do what the wise men did. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Craig Hale avatar

    God's Grace Is Sufficent

    Contributed by Craig Hale on May 14, 2003
    based on 91 ratings
     | 9,051 views

    In times of difficult trials or storms,how are you going to maintain your walk with Him? Job is a good example for us to look at

    Job Chapter 1 God’s Grace Is Sufficient Introduction: The book describes Job as being a blameless and up right man, and one who feared God, he consumed a Considerable fortune. Job had a big family lots of children as well as live stock Job’s reputation was very much respected. One might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Work Of Deacons

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 10, 2003
    based on 144 ratings
     | 12,239 views

    The duties, qualifications, rewards of the Deacon.

    The work of a Deacon I Tim. 3:8-13 INTRO.: In God’s Kingdom, spiritual things and the spirit itself are of supreme importance. But, we live in a material world and, from a practical point of view, it is impossible to express ourselves in spiritual words or address spiritual matters without dealing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Obedience And Prayer Series

    Contributed by Michael Reeves on Sep 6, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 10,261 views

    The point of this study is to see the necessity of obedience in this first matter (they were to do this so as to provide for the Levite, the stranger, the widow, and the orphan of those among them) before a prayer for blessing can be uttered by the Israel

    Introduction: Last Wednesday PM we examined what Deut. 26:1-11 teaches. We examined it from the perspective of giving thanks in prayer for all that the Lord has done for us. The Israelites here were to review their past history of how the LORD had rescued them and preserved them and brought them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Companions

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 24, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,406 views

    The Bible encourages a child of God to be careful in choosing the kind of people he surrounds himself with.

    COMPANIONS Psalm 119:63 INTRO. Every time I enter into the pages of the Bible, I am struck by the marvelous company a Christian finds himself in. As a preacher, I see myself among such men as Enoch, who was raptured before the flood; and Noah; and Isaiah, the man who saw God in his temple in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Your Bubble Gets Busted

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Sep 27, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,836 views

    Lifes Detours

    WHEN YOUR BUBBLE GET’S BUSTED ESTHER 1:1-12 INTRO. ANGER, MALICE, DEPRESSION, DESPONDACY, AND RETAIATION, ARE OFTEN THE RESULTS OF HAVING OUR BUBBLES BUSTED. YES MY BROTHERS AND MY SISTERS, IF WE ARE HONEST, WE CAN ATTEST TO THE FACT THAT WE HAVE HAD OUR BUBBLES BUSTED AT ONE TIME OR ANOTHER. WE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist