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  • Ed Taylor avatar

    What Will We See In The End? Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Oct 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,305 views

    We will one day take our last breath on the earth, and our first breath in eternity and we will stand before God!

    1. The End – Famous Last Words… • Sometimes we like them & Other times we don’t. • There are times when we’re thinking, “When will this end?” • AND then times when we think, “I hope this never ends.” • But it’s true, either way, there is an ending up ahead. • Every good book. END. Every good ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Promise Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 12, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,636 views

    Short exposition of Joshua 24:14-28 about covenanting together to follow the Lord. This is the first of several sermons on the church covenant.

    Text: Joshua 24:14-28, Title: We Promise, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/15/08, PM Opening illustration: Quote from Hammet, Biblical Foundations for Baptist Churches, p. 109-110, “To enter church membership is to enter into a covenant with the other members and the pastors. It is a commitment to being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Give Careful Thought To Your Ways"

    Contributed by Scott Walker on May 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,735 views

    This sermon challenges people to consider their priorities for the new year. It is a reminder that we must put God's agenda first in our life.

    “Give Carful Thought To Your Ways” Haggai 1:5; 7 January 2nd 2011 — New Year’s Sunday “Now this is what the Lord Almighty says: "Give careful thought to your ways.” Haggai 1:5 (NIV) INTRODUCTION: > William Gladstone once said, "Tell me what the young men of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Altar Of Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 28, 2011
     | 12,824 views

    This series of 6 messages looks at the design of the tabernacle as a template for drawing near to God. The first step is salvation as seen by the altar of sacrifice.

    DRAWING NEAR - THE ALTAR OF SACRIFICE A small boy was flying a kite one April afternoon when a low drifting cloud encircled the kite and hid it from view. A man passing by asked the little boy what he was doing with that string in his hand. "I'm flying my kite," the child responded. The man, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    A Glimpse Of Heaven - Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 31, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,452 views

    John gives us a first glimpse into heaven. Part one deals with the "Sights" in heaven...Part two will speak to the ’Sounds’ in heaven.

    “A Little Glimpse of Heaven” Part 1 Revelation 4 * We all like to sing and dream about heaven. My questions today are these: Do you really want to go there? Are you sure? Do you believe the Bible? What if the Bible rendition of heaven is vastly different than ours? We must believe God’s word, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Out Of Frustration...peace Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Dec 11, 2006
     | 4,037 views

    Just as God worked in the frustration of the first Christmas, He can use our frustrations and hurts to bring peace to us and to others.

    Introduction: [“12 Crazy Days of Christmas” video from Sermonspice.com] Holiday frustration. I think that little clip sums it up pretty well. The time of year when we focus on peace, we often find very little of it. The season that is supposed to celebrate the birth of the “Prince of Pease” is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Enough Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 4, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,399 views

    26th in a series from Ephesians. For Paul, God’s power in his life, as described in the first three chapters is enough.

    Just a few minutes ago, I asked you to share one of your favorite Bible passages with someone else. Now it’s my turn to share one of my favorites with you. Let’s read it out loud together: Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leadership Essentials Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 5, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,156 views

    Exposition of Nehemiah 2:9-20 about Nehemiah’s journey to Jerusalem and the first part of gathering the troops and casting the vision

    Text: Nehemiah 2:9-20, Title: Leadership Essentials, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/9/07, PM A. Opening illustration: Read the quotes about leadership on p. 27-28 of Sanders’ Spiritual Leadership down through Truman’s quote. B. Background to passage: Four months after this intense burden for the kingdom and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Responses To The Resurrection”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 24, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,609 views

    People still respond to the fact of the empty tomb today in much the same way as did the soldiers and the women on that first Easter morning.

    Four friends were talking about death. One asked the other three, "When you are in your casket and people are mourning you, what would you like to hear them say about you?" The first man said, "I’d like to hear them say that I was a fine physician in my time and a great family man." The second ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Touches Of Healing

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jun 19, 2014
     | 9,293 views

    First came the leading touch. Next the anointing touch. Then the healing touch. Sermon focuses on healing, God's soverigenty, unanswered prayers.

    On May 27th, I fell and injured my shoulder at an exercise facility due to sunscreen being sprayed by children on the floor. The next day I could not lift my arm above my head or to my side without excruciating pain. After taking x-rays and meeting with an orthopedic doctor, the decision was that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Money Worries: What’s The Sign You’re Too Focused On Money? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 16, 2014
     | 3,592 views

    A look at how worry is a sign that money has too much of our heart as well as the first step toward fixing that.

    MONEY WORRIES: If money is so important to me, how do I stop worrying about it? - Luke 12:22, 29 – “do not worry” - Worry comes naturally to us and worrying about money comes naturally to us. OUR WORRY FOCUS: You worry about things you love. - We don’t worry about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    Commitment: An Effective Tool In Leadership

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 26, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 26,650 views

    Commitment is taking that first step forward and then pushing through the obstacles and stretching our limits to make our passion and vision a reality.

    COMMITMENT: AN EFFECTIVE TOOL IN LEADERSHIP Study Text: Acts 20: 17 - 24 Introduction: - Paul demonstrates for us that commitment is a key ingredient in successful Christian leadership. He was very sharply focused, was driven by a clear sense of purpose, both in life and ministry, pursued his goal ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Get Excited? I Am But A Pencil!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 16, 2016
     | 5,322 views

    Have we walked away from our first love? Absalom knew how to get Joab's attention: SET A FIRE!

    GET EXCITED? I AM BUT A PENCIL... GET EXCITED? WILL I MAKE A DIFFERENCE? VS. WHAT DIFFERENCE WILL I MAKE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Revelation 2:4 Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. Revelation 2:4 (MSG) "But you walked ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bob Faulkner avatar

    The Bible, Our Foundation, 4.new Testament Writers Confirm Old Testament Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Apr 21, 2015
     | 3,111 views

    Here are several New Testament texts that prove the Inspiration of the Old Testament texts. The first Christians truly had a trustworthy Bible!

    3. Testimony to Old Testament Inspiration God equated with His Word. Galatians 3:8 And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel to Abraham beforehand, saying, "In you all the nations shall be blessed." See with what holy reverence the apostle ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Our Eternal King Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 2, 2016
     | 6,176 views

    Revelation 1 gives us a revealing of the King that lives forever.First in a series of messages looking at King Jesus through the Apocalypse.

    King Jesus Reigns: Our Eternal King Revelation 1:4-8 Introduction Easter is Passed, the Resurrection is now a living history. Read: John 20:19-25. In this after-Resurrection meeting of disciples we see: The witnesses of Jesus’ work in their lives and The wonderers who just can’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ