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  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Coming To Faith

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 1, 2016
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     | 6,205 views

    Theme: Coming to Faith - Isaiah, Paul and Peter come to faith through: 1. An epiphany/encounter with the LORD 2. Acknowledging and confessing their sinfulness 3. Accepting God's purifying touch 4. Partnering with the LORD JESUS

    Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-10; Luke 5:1-11; [1 Corinthians 15:1-11 and Acts 9:1-19] - Epiphany 5 Theme: Coming to Faith - All three individuals (Isaiah, Paul and Peter) come to faith through: 1. An epiphany/encounter with the LORD 2. Acknowledging and confessing their ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Communication Skills

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 8, 2016
     | 6,350 views

    I’ve read articles refering to the communication decline in society today because of the increase in texting. As we advance in technology we are digressing socially. But it isn’t just the young people that have this problem; anyone can be socially lacking

    COMMUNICATION SKILLS INTRODUCTION: I’ve read articles that refer to the decline in society today because of the increase in texting. You’ve seen the commercials that have two people sitting right next to each other but they’re texting instead of talking. This has become the norm ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Is Our Shield

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 16, 2016
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     | 16,540 views

    Proposition: In Genesis 15:1 - The LORD GOD tells Abraham (and therefore us) that 1. He will be Abraham's Shield 2. He will be Abraham's protector, defender and guard. 3. All Abraham has to do is allow God to lead

    Scripture: Genesis 15:1-12; Psalms 27; Philippians 3:17 - 4:1 Theme: God is Our Shield Proposition: In Genesis 15:1 - The LORD GOD tells Abraham that 1. He will be Abraham's Shield 2. He will be Abraham's protector, defender and guard. 3. All Abraham has to do is allow God to lead ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Praying For Rain Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 19, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 38,276 views

    Sometimes it is harder to get the rain going that it is to have it stopped. Elijah had to labour in his prayer for rain.

    ELIJAH—A MAN OF LIKE PASSIONS 10 Praying for Rain TEXT: 1 Kings 18:41-46 1 Kings 18:41-46 KJV And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for there is a sound of abundance of rain. [42] So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he cast ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Lion Becoming The Lamb Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 24, 2016
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,282 views

    Revelation chapter 5 looks at why Jesus, who heaven calls the Lion of the tribe of Judah, is seen by John as as Lamb . We explore what this means to us today. We also look at the scroll Jesus takes from the Father's hand and the prayers of the saints

    Book of Revelation “The Lion Becoming The Lamb” Chapter 5 In chapter five, John continues his dramatic description of the scene in heaven. Again his attention is drawn back to the throne of God. Read Revelation 5:1-7 In the Lord’s hand is a scroll. There’s writing on ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    I Am Crucifed With Christ

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 25, 2016
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    We must realize, as the early church did, that Calvary is not merely about how Christ died, but also how we should live.

    INTRO: 1. We must realize, as the early church did, that Calvary is not merely about how Christ died, but also how we should live. a. Modern day Christianity has often limited the Cross of Christ to the doctrinal boundaries of Salvation. b. But it’s clear from the epistles that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Should Our Rigteousness Be Like? Series

    Contributed by Charl Swart on Feb 28, 2016
     | 6,959 views

    In Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, He says that we need to be more righteous than the Pharisees and the Scribes in order for us to enter the Kingdom. These were the people who were perceived to have been the most righteous. How can we compete with them?

    INTRODUCTION We are busy with a series on The Sermon on the Mount. We looked at the theme of the sermon, which is the Gospel of the Kingdom of Heaven. We looked at the character and the blessedness of the citizens of heaven - The beatitudes. We looked at us needing to be the salt and the light of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Rash Decisions Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 2, 2019
     | 4,894 views

    A message from the Sermon on the Mount on making Rash Decisions.

    Title: Rash Decisions Theme: We never expect the bad decisions to lead to anything terrible. But . . . Text Matthew 5:21 - 38 Introduction Mat 5:17-20 "Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. (18) For assuredly, I say to you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Strategy For Satan’s Finest Hour-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 15, 2019
     | 2,551 views

    4 of ? God furnished, to the apostle John, a picture of Satan’s finest hour. Those who trust Scripture are furnished a clear picture of Satan’s end time strategy. What strategies will mark Satan’s last days? Satan’s strategy for his finest hour Turns...

    The STRATEGY For SATAN’s FINEST HOUR--part A,-#IV —Revelation 13:1-18 Satan’s end-time strategy preys upon & depends upon the surrender of your free-will to the weakness of your flesh... The strategy you may concoct on your own to fix your situation may not be very effective, so that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    More Than Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 22, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,101 views

    *This sermon was adapted from a series on Sermon Central and is not all my original content* A sermon addressing that God's grace is for more than forgiveness, but also for a changed life.

    “God’s Grace: More Than Forgiveness” CCCAG July 21st, 2019 Scripture- Titus 2:11-14 Today we set out on a four-week journey that has the potential to change our lives. Together, we will examine the Scriptures and listen to the Holy Spirit as we consider the topic of God’s grace. Prayer- understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When God Turned A Politician Into A Cow

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 4, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,341 views

    Nebuchadnezzar's pride got too big. He received a dream of warning from God. Not repenting, he had the insanity of boanthropy, ate grass, went on all fours. God had mercy and he was converted. A good look at the dangers of pride.

    WHEN GOD TURNED A POLITICIAN INTO A COW Dan. 4:4-37 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: SCRIPTURE-QUOTING SHOP KEEPER 1. The owner of an all-in-one store in a small country town was fond of quoting a scripture after each sale. He had three old friends that would sit around and listen to see what verse he ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Answers Prayers

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 9, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,352 views

    A study in Psalm 28: 1- 9

    Psalm 28: 1 – 9 Thanks for answering my Prayer Lord A Psalm of David. 1 To You I will cry, O LORD my Rock: Do not be silent to me, lest, if You are silent to me, I become like those who go down to the pit. 2 Hear the voice of my supplications when I cry to You, when I lift up my hands toward ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Powerful Voice

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 14, 2019
     | 6,440 views

    A study in Psalm 29: 1 - 11

    Psalm 29: 1 – 11 Powerful voice A Psalm of David. 1 Give unto the LORD, O you mighty ones, give unto the LORD glory and strength. 2 Give unto the LORD the glory due to His name; Worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. 3 The voice of the LORD is over the waters; The God of glory thunders; The ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Justice Delayed No Longer

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 14, 2019
     | 3,341 views

    A study in the book of Jeremiah 39: 1 - 18

    Jeremiah 39: 1 – 18 Justice Delayed is Justice Denied 1 In the ninth year of Zedekiah king of Judah, in the tenth month, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and all his army came against Jerusalem and besieged it. 2 In the eleventh year of Zedekiah, in the fourth month, on the ninth day of the month, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    10 Things God Does With Your Sins

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 18, 2019
     | 5,874 views

    God laid our sins on Christ, hurled them into the sea, stomped them under His feet, threw them behind His back, blotted them out, refuses to remember them, takes them away as far as East from West, cleanses them, and nails them to the Cross.

    10 THINGS GOD DOES WITH YOUR SINS INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Why the Preacher got Arrested 1. A man lost two buttons from his shirt and put them in his pants pocket. But the pocket had a hole, so the buttons fell into his shoe. Unfortunately, the shoe sole also had a hole, so he lost the buttons. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God