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  • Albert Corey avatar

    Does God Have My Very Best

    Contributed by Albert Corey on Dec 4, 2009
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     | 11,009 views

    Am I giving God my very best obedience?

    DOES GOD HAVE MY VERY BEST? 2 Chronicles 12:1-16 1. Now it came to pass, when Rehoboam had established the kingdom and had strengthened himself, that he forsook the law of the Lord, and all Israel along with him. 2. And it happened, in the fifth year of King Rehoboam, that Shishak king of Egypt ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Spend Less Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 6, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,901 views

    If we want this Christmas season to be different, we must learn the secret of contentment.

    Advent Conspiracy: Spend Less 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19 Rev. Brian Bill 12/6/09 Note: The idea for this series and some content comes from a book by Rick McKinley, Chris Seay, and Greg Holder called, “Advent Conspiracy: Can Christmas Still Change the World?” When I was growing up, I always waited ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Connections, Not Resolutions

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 4, 2010
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     | 3,983 views

    Instead of making New Year’s resolutions, we need to develop a lifestyle of connections that will enable us to be Jesus’ true disciples.

    Each year around this time of year, 40 to 45% of American adults make one or more New Year’s resolutions. But only a week later, on average, we’ve already abandoned one-quarter of those resolutions and by the middle of the year, less than one-half are maintained. No wonder someone once described ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Prepares A Table Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 3, 2011
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     | 15,119 views

    The table that is prepared is the highland where the sheep will spend the summer, what does it mean that God prepares this table for us.

    A forest ranger is making rounds in a remote part of the wooded reserve when he comes across an unkempt man, sitting at a make-shift campfire, and, to the ranger’s astonishment, eating a fish and a bald eagle. The man is consequently put in jail for the crime. He was soon brought to trial ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    Marks Of An Effective Minister Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Feb 14, 2011
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    16th in the series dealing with Paul's example of an effective ministry. From his testimony about himself I draw several critical elements that should characterized any effective ministry of Jesus Christ.

    Ephesians Series #16 “Marks of an Effective Minister” Eph 3:1-13 REVIEW I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-4 A. Paul blessed God for blessing us with every spiritual blessing 1:3-14 B. Paul prayed for their enlightenment 1:15-23 Hope of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Christ And His Church Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,546 views

    The challenge for the church is not what we do when we call our Sunday morning huddle, but what we do when we break our huddle ... When Satan lines up against us, what difference does it make that we are Christians?

    Opening illustration: The job of the church is not to impact the church, but to impact the world. It’s like a huddle in a football game. 67,000 people don’t pay $25.00 a ticket to watch the Titans huddle. What if you went to a Titans game and for 2½ hours you watched 11 men stand in a circle and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Getting Fit: Serving Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 20, 2011
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     | 11,733 views

    If you're saved, you're a servant.

    Getting Fit: Serving 1 Peter 4:10-11 Rev. Brian Bill 2/20/11 I experienced a slice of servanthood again this week as I watched a team of dedicated servants serve a funeral dinner for the family and friends of Tony Shubert this past Wednesday. Under the leadership of Lisa Johns and Amanda Pfaff, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J.D. Tutell avatar

    Who Do You Fear

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,775 views

    When we fear God we won't fear anyone else.

    A country preacher sold a mule to a friend, and told him the mule was trained to go when the rider said "Praise the Lord," and to stop when the rider said, "Amen." The buyer mounted the beast and commanded, "Praise the Lord," and the mule shot off like a rocket. The startled rider panicked. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Face Of God Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 9, 2011
     | 13,915 views

    If you’re looking for the face of God in your life, look for it in the face of forgiveness on your brother; look for it in the face of favor on your sister; and look for it in the face of fellowship with your brothers in sisters in Christ.

    Some time ago, a small east coast community was struggling financially, so they called an open town meeting to discuss the problem. A couple dozen people were there, including a stranger that no one seemed to know. Most assumed he was a tourist who had just dropped in on the meeting. He started ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Facing Life’s Difficulties Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 6, 2010
    based on 28 ratings
     | 15,521 views

    How we are to take joy amid the hardships of Life.

    Sermon: Facing Life’s Difficulties Series: James - Real Faith for Real Life James 1:1-12 Background of James Written by James, the Lord’s Brother Written around 45 A.D. Written to show that a Real Faith is lived with Real Actions in Real Life James tells us a real faith Finds Joy in the midst of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Am The True Vine! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 10, 2010
    based on 27 ratings
     | 83,582 views

    Jesus said He is the vine and He is the one that gives life and He is the one that enables a vine to produce fruit. Without Him we can do nothing so it is imperative that we stay connected to the true vine.

    I am the true Vine I Am Series Thesis: Jesus said He is the vine and He is the one that gives life and He is the one that enables a vine to produce fruit. Without Him we can do nothing so it is imperative that we stay connected to the true vine. Visual Illustration: I have a vine from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Will The Kingdom Of God Come?

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,508 views

    The Coming Kingdom of God

    Reading: Luke chapter 17 verses 20-37. Questions:….do you ever wonder why….: • Superman could stop bullets with his chest, but always ducked when someone threw a gun at him? • Or if a jogger runs at the speed of sound can he still hear his walkman? • If the cops ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Blessing Of Unity Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,792 views

    The Blessing of unity (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Romans chapter 15 verses 5-6 “May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, 6 so that with one heart and one mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ”. You expect to ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • H.B. Charles Jr. avatar

    God Is Good All The Time!

    Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Dec 6, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 68,803 views

    "God Is God All The Time" is an exposition of James 1:16-18 in which God’s goodness and immutability are emphasized. The outline explains how the goodness of God is defended (v. 16), declared (v. 17), and demonstrated (v. 18) in the text.

    GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME! James 1:16-18 In his book, Liberating Ministry from the Success Syndrome, R. KENT HUGHES tells of a dark night of the soul that he went through and how the Lord brought him out. Kent Hughes had been groomed for success. It was no surprise that he was chosen to plant a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Doing Life: Relationship Skills From The Bible For Today

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 20, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,577 views

    God has chosen to reside in us, in our broken, hurting lives, in a hurting world BUT we do so in the compnay of a mending, healing, reconciling God.

    Doing Life: Relationship Skills from the Bible for Today April 18, 2010 Intro: Jesus said, “My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.” (Jn 10:10b, NLT). So, then where is it? Jesus also said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist