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  • Todd Bishop avatar

    God Trusts Me?

    Contributed by Todd Bishop on May 3, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,667 views

    Discovering what God trusts us with

    INTRODUCTION Last week we spent some time talking about “TRUST.” We learned that trust is the “basic dependence on someone or something, Belief that something will happen or someone will act is a prescribed way” (Webster’s). And as we looked at Psalm 77 we discovered three reasons why we should ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Liberating Truth Is Christ

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on May 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,969 views

    Just how important is the truth? Is it possible to know it? How do we know if it’s the truth?

    “To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, ‘If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.’ They answered him, ‘We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be set ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Prays For His Disciples

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 7,790 views

    Jesus knew that there would be times when storms would come and cause an upheaval for these disciples that He was praying for.

    JESUS PRAYS FOR HIS DISCIPLES Text: John 17:6-19 I read an account about a storm that came as a surprise. "The storm came roaring in from the Atlantic, and it left the city of New York paralyzed. Ordinarily such a snow fall cause little inconvenience in that city. Snowplows are ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Stronghold Of My Life

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 9, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 27,361 views

    Looking at David’s example - his confidence in the midst of hardship is not the result of the absence of trouble, but the presence of God.

    David was able to say "I will be confident" (v.3) even in the midst of hardship and trouble. We can make 3 observations form these 3 verses: (1)His confidence is not the result of the ABSENCE of problems. It is very clear that David encountered many problems and difficulties. He mentioned evil ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Authority Of Christ

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,042 views

    In this narrative of Jesus’ teaching and the exorcism in the synagogue in Capernaum, Mark demonstrates that Jesus is the Almighty Son of God, and, as such, that He possesses the very authority of God.

    I. Christ?s authority was demonstrated In His teaching (verse 22) A. By His manner of teaching 1. Taught with authority not from tradition a. Matthew 15:9 "But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men." b. Other teachers relied on esteemed men. They taught their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are We Suffering From An Identity Crisis In The Church?

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,639 views

    So Jesus, in the midst of growing opposition and surrounded by crowds of people who liked him but did not understand him asked two questions to his disciples in order to get them to understand fully who he is, and who they are in Him, so that they will no

    Are we Suffering from an Identity Crisis in the Church? Am Service March 1st 2009 Matthew 16:13-20 Introduction Are you unsure of your role in life? Do you feel like you don’t know the real you? If you answer yes to these questions, you may be experiencing what is known as an identity crisis. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Body Building

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 25, 2009
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     | 3,785 views

    I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me! Oh, really? How did you get there? God shows us how in Philippians.

    Building Strength in Christ This past Thursday I fulfilled an assignment for a graduate class called Spiritual Formation. Each student was required to take a personal retreat and document it in a reflection paper. The assignment was this: we were to spend an entire day (eight hours minimum) ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Gives Righteousness

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 11, 2011
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     | 3,956 views

    PENTECOST 13 (A) - Our gracious God gives righteousness both to enjoy and also to share.

    GOD GIVES RIGHTEOUSNESS (Outline) August 22, 2010 - Pentecost 13 - ISAIAH 56:1,6-8 INTRO: Human beings have a certain need to belong. In our day and age we have all sorts of groups and organizations, clubs and societies that one can join to fulfill that sense of belonging. But even ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Shine Like The Stars...forever

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 15, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,638 views

    End Time 2 / Last Judgment(B) - Shine like the stars forever. I. During times of distress. II. At God’s last judgment III. As witnesses of wisdom.

    SHINE LIKE THE STARS…FOREVER (Outline) November 9, 2008 -- END TIME 2 / LAST JUDGMENT -- Daniel 12:1-3 INTRO: Scripture defines Christians as people of faith who lead humble, loving lives. Jesus reminded his disciples that humility was important in their lives. “The first will be last ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God's Covenant Relationship With Us As Children Of Abraham Series

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jan 28, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,233 views

    President Obama has a place and context in history, as do Christian believers whose time has come in the providence of God.

    INTRO This week a historic event took place in the USA. An estimated 40 million people worldwide tuned in to watch the inauguration of Senator Barack Obama as President of the USA. Significant contributions were made to the ceremony including from Rick Warren (Pastor of the Saddleback Community ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Born Identity Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Dec 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,573 views

    Sometimes it takes a baby to remind an old man what your world is really about” in that one moment when Christ was born. Oh, Praise his name for that one moment! Thanks to Jim Altar for the intro to this message

    In One Moment In one moment, one seemingly insignificant measurement on the span of time, "The Word became flesh". In that moment, undiminished Deity became humanity. What an incomprehensible thought! In one moment, the one for whom are all things and by whom are all things, became a thing —like ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Wise Follow The Epiphany Star

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,645 views

    Epiphany (B) - The wise follow the Epiphany Star. Who are the wise? What do they find?

    THE WISE FOLLOW THE EPIPHANY STAR (Outline) January 6, 2008 - EPIPHANY - Matthew 2:1-12 INTRO: Happy New Year! Merry Christmas! Today, January 6, is known as the Gentile Christmas. It is the day celebrated as Epiphany. Epiphany means appearing, revealing, or brought to light. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Growth By Addition: Brotherly Kindness Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,369 views

    Spiritual Growth is important! In this series we’ll use 2 Peter 1 as a blueprint for the areas we are called to continually add to our faith as we grow spiritually. This week: Brotherly Kindness

    Growth by Addition Brotherly Kindness 2 Peter 1:5-7 (NIV) For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Robert Dovenmuehle avatar

    Wonderfully Made

    Contributed by Robert Dovenmuehle on Jan 14, 2013
     | 10,551 views

    Life has value because it is God’s creation. You have value not because of what you do, but because of who you belong to, because of who made you.

    Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. TREES by: Joyce Kilmer (1886-1918) THINK that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree. A tree whose hungry mouth is prest Against the earth's sweet flowing breast; A tree ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Nickolas Kooi avatar

    Don't Let It Go Out! Series

    Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Nov 22, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,202 views

    Jesus warns us to be ready for His return. He warns us because the danger and threat is real. To do so, He tells us story about 10 virgins who are waiting for the return of the Bridegroom. The parable is explained and applied to the hearer.

    In Annie Dillard’s Teaching a Stone to Talk, she talks about a British Artic expedition which set sail in 1845 to chart the Northwest Passage around the Canadian Artic to the Pacific ocean. Neither of the two ships and 138 men on board returned. Why? They packed their ship like they were going ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran