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  • Ronnie Smith avatar

    The Favor Of God

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 15, 2005
    based on 33 ratings
     | 28,545 views

    THE FAVOR OF GOD Proverbs 8: 35For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD. Joseph He began with favor from his father from a young age. He found himself thrown in a pit. Then sold to the Midianites – Strife. Hen to Potifh

    THE FAVOR OF GOD Proverbs 8: 35For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD. Joseph He began with favor from his father from a young age. He found himself thrown in a pit. Then sold to the Midianites – Strife. Hen to Potifhar in Egypt. Genesis 39: 2And the LORD was with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Seer Wars" Episode Iii: Revenge Of The Sith Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,603 views

    How does God deal with our cries of anguish? He patiently listens and then gives us what we need.

    “Lord, I can’t go on. My life is pointless. Please, just take it from me.” The prayer of someone in the midst of chemotherapy? Perhaps. The cry of an adolescent who doesn’t feel she fits in? Maybe. The plea of God’s champion prophet? Surprisingly. Last week in Episode II of our sermon series “Seer ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Concern That Never Dies Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Mar 8, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,380 views

    This is the third message in a Lenten series on"The Seven Last Words of Christ." I also have information on appropriate dramas that can be used as an introduction to this and the other six messages in the series.

    The Concern that Never Dies —John 19:16-27 John was the only disciple who stood by Jesus until the very end. I am reminded of Ben E. King’s 1986 hit song “Stand by Me”: When the night has come And the land is dark And the moon is the only light we see No, I won’t be afraid Oh, I won’t be ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Who Is This???

    Contributed by Charles Mccall on Mar 18, 2006
    based on 48 ratings
     | 26,804 views

    Who is this man called Jesus Christ?

    St. Matthew 21:1-10 Topic: Who is this? That was the question that was asked when Jesus made his triumphant entry into Jerusalem as a humble king riding upon a donkey and a colt. There was a large crowd of people who were following Jesus as he was making his triumphant entry into Jerusalem. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pattern Of An Unlimited Life Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 23, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,537 views

    The apostle Paul prays a wonderful prayer for the Colossians in Colossians chapter 1. In this prayer we see the pattern for living life unlimited. It is a life that is filled, faithful, fruitful, fearful, and forceful for the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Intro: As the pastor’s wife lets out the dog: “Remember, Beauregard, you’re the pastor’s dog; all the other dogs will be watching you.” —Cartoonist Rob Suggs The pastor’s dog will impact the way people see the pastor today and relate to him tomorrow. God’s church will impact the way people see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ending That Doesn't End Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Mar 28, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,470 views

    This is the sixth sermon in a Lenten Series on the Seven Last Words of Christ. I also have information on dramas that may be used as a introduction to this and all the other messages in this series.

    The Ending That Doesn’t End --John 19:25-30 “Spanning the globe to bring you the constant variety of sport! The thrill of victory . . . and the agony of defeat! The human drama of athletic competition! This is ABC’s Wide World of Sports [--http://ask.yahoo.com/20060213.html]!” These are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Following In Jesus' Footsteps Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Apr 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,737 views

    As Christ’s followers WE should expect persecution and many believers are being persecuted today.

    “Following in Jesus’ Footsteps” John 15: 18 – 25; 16: 1 – 4a; Acts 5: 41, 42 Introduction Nov. 26, 2005: Canadians Jim Loney, 41, and Harmeet Sooden, 32, and Briton Norman Kember, 74, and American Tom Fox, 54, all Christian peacekeepers, are kidnapped in Baghdad by a group calling itself Swords ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Something To Sing About Series

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,219 views

    So lets begin to rediscover something to sing about by beginning where Paul began. From his declaration of God’s worthiness of our full-tilt, no holds barred worship, Paul includes three additional “to the praise of …” statements. Each statement is attach

    Something To Sing About Ephesians 1:3-14 What makes you sing? Not a little whispered song, but a belt out the volume song. (Share your answer with someone seated next to you.) It doesn’t take much to make me sing. It might be a simple statement made in a personal conversation that rings a bell ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    El Shaddai

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Mar 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,017 views

    Today we celebrate the 2nd Anniversary of Spirit Life Christian Church. In two years, God has brought us a long way. From a church in the home to this facility about 1-1/2 years ago, to a possible newer larger facility in the near future to further sprea

    Introduction · Today we celebrate the 2nd Anniversary of Spirit Life Christian Church. · In two years, God has brought us a long way. From a church in the home to this facility about 1-1/2 years ago, to a possible newer larger facility in the near future to further spread the Word of God. · ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Your Struggle For Integrity Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,281 views

    the caommandment not to stealis a commandment to maintain one’s integrity in everything we do.

    1 What images come to mind when you hear the eighth Commandment "You shall not steal" (Exodus 20:15; Deuteronomy 5:19)? You shall not take what doesn’t belong to you. If you are like me you might have an image of a masked thief in a stripped shirt climbing over a wall with a bag of loot over his ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Theology Of The Cross

    Contributed by David Trexler on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,425 views

    The problem in our society is that we have become a people who focus upon the Theology of Glory—a casual in vogue religion that demands nothing and promises everything—instead of a society that lives the Theology of the Cross.

    Sermon for Matthew 10:24-39 June 22nd 2008 This past week I had the wonderful opportunity to spend time with seven of our confirmation kids at Lutheran Hills. The morning hours they were stuck with me, where I was to teach them something important about our faith. But what? Where do I begin? ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    I Am The Way Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Aug 13, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,625 views

    Second in a two part lesson on how Jesus is the way, truth, and life guiding us to heaven

    I AM THE WAY PART II John 14:1-6 INTRODUCTION: 1. Last week we began our study of John 14:1-6, "Do not let your hearts be troubled; believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    The True Gospel Of Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008
     | 4,259 views

    Part 3:The Great Commission - The Ministry of Jesus Christ, and the True Gospel of Jesus Christ, for there is no other name by which you are saved.

    The Great Commission Part 3 – Jesus Travels through Galilee Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org : www.TruthDigest.org WELCOME Jesus has just finished the Sermon on the Mount. He and his Disciples and Apostles begin to travel from Galilee to Capernaum. On the way they ran ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Jesus Feeds 5,000 Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,632 views

    Part 8:The Great Commission - Jesus feeds 5,000+ through the miracle of God’s Provision.

    The Great Commission Part 8 – Jesus Feeds 5000 Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org : www.TruthDigest.org WELCOME ANNOUNCEMENTS Feb 23rd @ 6:00PM Family Movie Night – “The Time Changers” Mar 16th Morning Service Palm Sunday – Special Service that morning (not series) Mar ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Getting The Freedom Of The Glory

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 29, 2008
     | 2,060 views

    As Christians, we are free if we are in the will of God.

    The Freedom of the Glory Romans 8 Part I Introduction: A We celebrate this holiday because of what happened in 1776. 13 colonies and 56 representatives met with congress and declared that no longer was America adjoined to Mother Europe, and no longer did we need to answer to her. 1 Thus the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist