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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Choices?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 6, 2012
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    Most of the time what seems a good choice in the sight of the world is not necessarily the right and good choice in the sight of God. Things might seem very good on the surface but for the end result and eternity sake they just don’t level up. And what is

    Opening illustration: The teenager expressed the view of many. Speaking of the wild parties he attended, the 16-year-old declared, “Without these parties, my life wouldn’t have any purpose.” Attitudes like this result from a string of bad choices that multiply until life loses its meaning. Examples ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bacon & Tomato Sandwiches

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 9, 2012
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    This sermon is about the need for developing patience to wait for the harvest in answers to prayers and uses parallels from my tomato garden. When God is silent and things are not happening, we must learn to stand in faith. When adversities come, as the

    Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree Word count 2574 Valley Grove Assembly of God September 16, 2012 Bacon, Tomato Sandwiches Genesis 12:1-4 Genesis ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God's Shield

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Oct 5, 2012
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    As a born again believer filled with God’s Spirit you are a foreigner in this present world. We are in the world but not of the world. The only way to survive, therefore, is to have the shield of God from which all the supernatural supply is provided. No

    GOD’S SHIELD MAN’S WAYS ARE NOT GOD’S WAYS The Bible teaches us that man’s ways seem right, but they actually lead to failure and disappointment. However, God’s ways lead us to success and blessings. God’s ways and man’s ways are poles apart. If we as ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Give And Get - Modern Family - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 9, 2012
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    We are a long ways from the days of “Leave it to Beaver” and “The Brady Bunch”! What does God have to say to the “Modern Family”?

    Modern Family Pt. 1 – Give and Get I hate to be the bearer of bad news but “Leave it to Beaver” has left, Mayberry is a distant memory, and the Waltons have said, “goodnight!” The day we live is different. The climate has changed. This modern age has impacted and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Be A Blessing Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 25, 2012
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    Go and be a blessing!

    Some time ago (August 2001), I received an e-mail from a friend which gave Sandy and me both a good laugh. It contained a poem, entitled A Poem for Computer Users over 30. I thought you might enjoy it. A COMPUTER was something on TV From a science fiction show of note A WINDOW was something ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Why Does God Make Us Wait?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 1, 2012
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    A look at some of the major reasons that God doesn't always answer our prayers when we want Him to.

    A Nagging Question: Why does God make us wait? - Genesis 15:1-3. The questions linger in our minds. Even someone with as great a faith as Abraham struggled with these questions. I want to look at some of the main reasons that He makes us wait. I realize this is not as good as telling you that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Be Blameless

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 29, 2012
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    hough I titled this message, ‘to be blameless,’ yet I would like to talk about His love in the beginning, because our commitment to live for Him and live holy for Him should be birthed from our knowledge of His love for you.

    To be blameless! Genesis 17:1”When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to Abram and said to him, "I am Almighty God; walk before Me and be blameless.” Though I titled this message, ‘to be blameless,’ yet I would like to talk about His love in the beginning, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Justice Of God In Condedmning Sinners Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 5, 2012
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    in Genesis 19 we find the first mention of the sin of homosexuality. Genesis 19 stands as an important lesson concerning God’s Justice: He will punish sinners for their sins.

    Today, we find another FIRST in Genesis. Here in Genesis 19 we find the first mention of the sin of homosexuality. Genesis 19 stands as an important lesson concerning God’s Justice: He will punish sinners for their sins. Sodom Represents the Justice of God in Punishing the Wicked The sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Close Encounters With God

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on May 8, 2012
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    A face to face meeting with God is not only once-in-a- lifetime experience, but is to be part of our daily life. Key parts of a meeting with God include welcome, worship, pouring out your heart, and listening to Gd.

    In the 70’s and early 80’s there was an obsession with UFO’s and making connections with alien life forms. One of the key films that was at the heart of this craze was Close Encounters of a 3rd Kind. There is a desperate search in mankind to find life outside of earth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Prayer Changes Lives

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on May 8, 2012
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    Intercession for the lost does not guarantee salvation but it opens tremendous doors for those that we intercede for and the Lord is calling us to faithfully pray and follow that up with our testimony of love.

    Last week we looked at the foundational parts of having a close encounter with God. (Close Encounters with God) We saw how God wants to meet with us every day and that face to face encounter begins with our welcoming him. Then we worship him. We pour out our hearts to him. And finally we ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Spiritual Battle In The Life Of Abraham Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on May 11, 2012
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    Turn the hindrances and obstacles that come your way in life into ‘valuable-crisis-lessons’ rather than be stumped by it!

    Abraham – Part 1 - Hindrances Genesis 12:6” Abram traveled through the land as far as Shechem. There he set up camp beside the oak of Moreh. At that time, the area was inhabited by Canaanites.” Friend, today I share an extract of the message that I preached in our recent ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    'spiritual Battle Of Abraham" Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on May 11, 2012
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    Did you know you are precious in the eyes of God? If not, today take a good look at yourself and say, “I’m precious in the eyes of God!” Amen.

    Oh, you little sparrow! Genesis 12:20”So Pharaoh commanded his men concerning him; and they sent him away, with his wife and all that he had.” Did you know you are precious in the eyes of God? If not, today take a good look at yourself and say, “I’m precious in the eyes ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Spiritual Battle In The Life Of Abraham Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on May 12, 2012
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    We need strong faith to combat severe famine! Friend, I’m not going to tell you that you would never face problems and things will always be cozy and rosy all the time, but instead I say today, even in the midst of calamity, we need to collect ourselves

    Fear not! Abraham – Part 2 Genesis 12:10”And there was a famine in the land: and Abram went down into Egypt to sojourn there; for the famine was grievous in the land.” We need strong faith to combat severe famine! Friend, I’m not going to tell you that you would never ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Spiritual Battle Of Abraham Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on May 15, 2012
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    Right from chapter twelve of Genesis, we read the phrase ‘the Lord said to Abram’ but it is the first time in chapter fifteen we read the words, ‘Abram said, "Lord GOD......!”’Here, Abraham starts a conversation with God and continues so steadfastly that

    God brought him outside……….part 5 - Abraham Genesis 15:1”After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, saying, "Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward." Right from chapter twelve of Genesis, we read the phrase ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Spiritual Battle Of Abraham Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on May 16, 2012
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    id we not read in the Bible that the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour? (1 Peter 5:8) Get ready to read the next attack that the enemy plans on Abraham.

    Sodom deal! – Abraham – Part 4 Genesis 4:17”And the king of Sodom went out to meet him after his return from the slaughter of Chedorlaomer, and of the kings that were with him, at the valley of Shaveh, which is the king's dale.” Did we not read in the Bible that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal