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  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    Lessons On Asking Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Sep 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,976 views

    Nehemiah did four things right in preparing to lead Judah to rebuild. What can our church learn from him?

    Lessons on Asking Nehemiah 2:1-9 In the second chapter of Nehemiah, we have a great lesson for our church today. Setting: Nehemiah, a Jew, has risen to the important job of cupbearer to the King. As we studied last week, God has been working for four months to prepare him to be a leader. He has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Does ’the Father’ Seek? Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,779 views

    God seeks for worshippers because the place of Lucifer and the 1/3 of angels that worshipped God was empty and was replaced by God’s creation of the human race. The same place which Lucifer condemned, God would place man to worship Him. It is a disgrace t

    Opening illustration: Lowell Ogden tells the story of a little boy who lived out in the country around the turn of the century. He had never seen a traveling circus, and one was coming to his town on Saturday. When he asked his father for permission to go, his dad said he could provide his chores ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Wants You Happy Series

    Contributed by Craig Groeschel on May 30, 2008
    based on 37 ratings
     | 31,929 views

    You will hear people talk about this. You will hear it on TV today with TV preachers. You’ll read books about it, and you will hear it over and over and over again, and it is a message that feels very good. Here is the urban legend. It goes something

    Urban Legends #2 [Video, Eerie Sounds] Well, I wanted to give you a little bit of, kind of a little bit of scoop on the now famous haunted house video. If you are new with us, we were promoting our legends, and we were at a house where there is an urban legend, where a little girl was supposed ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Work Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,028 views

    A message on the purpose of the Holy Spirit.

    THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT John 16:7-11 INTRO: Jesus spoke the words of the text to His disciples. He told them that it was expedient or profitable for them that He should go away. If He did not go away, the Holy Spirit would not come to them. It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Salt And Light Series

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,158 views

    God is not just pleased when a church has large numbers in attendance, God is pleased when a church, regardless of it’s size is being the salt and the light in the community.

    PRAY Father, thank you for giving us Your Word that is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our pathway. It is through Your holy word that we find the truth. Teach us to live by Your truth every day. Help us not to detour from Your precepts. Lord God and Father, open our eyes so we can see ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Reaching Up: Connecting With God Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Sep 16, 2007
    based on 55 ratings
     | 27,752 views

    What characterizes genuine worship.

    One day last summer... -->A group of teenagers and sponsors in a worship celebration at youth camp were jumping up and down as they sang. The music was loud, it was upbeat, it was enthusiastic. Streamers were waving, even confetti was released as the crowd jumped in time with the beat and sang ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reaching Across Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Oct 3, 2007
    based on 13 ratings
     | 12,896 views

    The What, Why, and How of Missions.

    What’s going on? ---->When Hurricane Katrina left the Gold Coast in shatters, thousands of volunteers went to New Orleans and the outlying regions to help, and millions sent financial help to assist those displaced from their homes. The Red Cross set up and served hot meals to thousands, including ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lifting Up Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Oct 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,244 views

    What’s involved in the purpose of fellowship within the church.

    “I hear you.” -->It’s a phrase that has entered our familial language, our personal conversations. -->It’s an idiom that means more than just acknowledging that was said out loud registered on the meter reading of our auditory nerves in our ear. -->It can mean, “I agree” or “I know what you mean” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gideon: Discovering Why You Were Born

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 11, 2007
    based on 90 ratings
     | 21,959 views

    How do we discover why we were born? We have to overcome: 1. Discouragement 2. Doubt 3. Obstacles 4. We have to remain faithful

    Gideon: Discovering Why You Were Born Judges 6:1-14 I have to confess that I used to like to watch American Idol. And the best part of the season was when all the wannabees come out for the auditions. I lose interest when it is narrowed down to the last 50 who actually have some talent. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Developing A Vision For Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,559 views

    This is the third sermon from Ruth. It shows how Naomi had a vision and developed a plan which affected her future. Our Purpose Driven Vision is included.

    Developing a Vision for Spiritual Growth Ruth 3:1-3, 18 Review: Chapter one shows Naomi is in a bad situation. She has left her own country, lost her husband, lost her two sons and one of her daughters-in-law left her too. In chapter two we find that Naomi and Ruth had returned to Naomi’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Worship--When God Speaks Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,447 views

    The Bible assumes that God does speak to those who seek Him. The context in which He speaks is often, almost exclusively, as people worship.

    “Now there were in the church at Antioch prophets and teachers, Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen a member of the court of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, ‘Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discovering The Mission Of Mankind-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 9, 2010
     | 3,683 views

    1 of 2. God had a mission for mankind, & He still does. How is mankind’s mission to be experienced/entered/engaged/found/discovered? Mankind’s mission is bound-up in His...

    DISCOVERING the MISSION of MANKIND—Genesis 2:4-25 Attention: A zoning board had just been set up in a new community. A homeowner went to the office to request permission to build a small tool shed in his backyard. "Do you have a plan?" asked the director. "Oh, yes," said the owner, who showed him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian’s Top Priorities

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 14, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,991 views

    Priorities are things that consume most of our time and energy. It gives life meaning, happiness and fulfillment.

    Intro: Priorities -- things that consume most of our time and energy. It gives life meaning, happiness and fulfillment. (Examples: family, loved ones, work, career, friends, health, hobbies, travel, personal growth). What are your priorities? I. EXALTING THE SAVIOUR (Psa. 115:1) A. Devoted ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Life Flows From The Throne Of The Lamb

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Nov 22, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,249 views

    The winter of this world bears down on us. But the scene of the life and light of heaven strengthens and encourages us. Cherish the heavenly scene. Parts: 1) A life of radiant pureness. 2) A life of resplendent purpose.

    Text: Revelation 22:1-5 Theme: Life Flows from the Throne of the Lamb A. A life of radiant pureness B. A life of resplendent purpose Season: End Times 3: Saints Triumphant Date: November 21, 2010 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Core Value 3:- The Need To Equip Disciples Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 7, 2010
     | 5,407 views

    Every believer needs to understand that they are an important part of the church. There is no such thing as someone who is useless in God's family. We need to find our purpose and know that Jesus has already equipped us.

    Message Core Value 3:- The Need to Equip Disciples 2 Timothy 4:6-8 Message I want to start by talking about epitaphs. An epitaph is the words which are written on a tombstone and they act as a way of remembering your life. One day a man and his brother we walking through a cemetery in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist