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  • Bishop Johnathan Hester avatar

    Nothing Just Happens

    Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Aug 28, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 29,941 views

    There is a secret fraternity that exists amongst those who have been in pain that,,,that is mind-boggling,,, It transcends the color of your skin.... It transcends your background.... When you have been through certain things, you feel for other people w

    Nothing Just Happens Ruth 1; 6,18 6: Then she arose with her daughters in law, that she might return from the country of Moab: for she had heard in the country of Moab how that the LORD had visited his people in giving them bread. 7: Wherefore she went forth out of the place where she was, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Triumphant King

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,855 views

    Victory in Jesus through hard times.

    With all the bad weather, I can’t imagine that I am the only one who has driven on ice. It can be incredibly frightening to hit a patch of ice. Why? Because you lose control of the car and slide, spin, and even crash into other people and objects. I remember clearly on Tuesday, February 19th, Amy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus On Casual Divorce Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,348 views

    Part 6 of a 13 week series Hearing Jesus Again. This message looks at what Jesus says about divorce.

    Jesus On Casual Divorce Part 6 in series Hearing Jesus Again Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 14, 2008 Dallas Willard writes: “Divorce, if it were rightly done, would be done as an act of love. It would be dictated by love and done for the honest good of the people involved. Such ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Jesus On Cheek-Turning Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,081 views

    Part 8 of a 13 week series Hearing Jesus Again. In this last direct contrast between the old righteousness and the new righteousness, Jesus takes on the topic of how we respond to personal injury–how we act when someone has wronged us, or is intending to.

    Jesus On Cheek-Turning Part 8 in series Hearing Jesus Again Wildwind Community Church David Flowers July 5, 2008 Let’s summarize where we’ve been. We started our series on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount by discussing why it’s important to really give Jesus a new hearing. The following week we ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Woman At The Well

    Contributed by James May on Jul 13, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,336 views

    We can all identify with that Woman at the Well. Jesus comes to each of us one-on-one to reveal himself to us so that we may have that Living Water.

    The Woman at the Well Pastor Jim May The Feast of Passover had come to an end, and it was time to get back to the daily work of ministry and teaching so Jesus stepped out onto the dusty road leading from Jerusalem to Galilee, followed closely by his 12 disciples. This was to be one of many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "The Power Of God" Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jul 20, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,807 views

    The church once again needs to discover we have an unchanging God and an unchanging kingdom.

    “THE POWER OF GOD” Allan H. Kircher Second Chronicles 7:14 “ If my people, which are called by My name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and heal their land. Time and time again we ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can You Hear Me Now? Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 27, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,665 views

    Listening for and hearing God’s voice

    Can You hear me now? Divine Destinatinons Two men and a chariot. Acts 8:26-40 Do You Hear God’s Voice? Acts 8:26-29 Do you Understand God’s Voice? Acts 8:30-35 Are you Obeying God’s Voice? Acts 8:36-40 Slide 1 Have you ever seen those cell phone commercials where the guy is walking all over ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Belt Of Truth Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 28, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 14,057 views

    58th in a series from Ephesians. Why truth matters in the church and how to put on the belt of truth.

    Last week, we focused on the idea that all of us who are followers of Jesus are enlisted in a spiritual battle against the devil. And, as we discovered, our foe is a powerful enemy, one that we cannot vanquish on our own. The only way that we can defeat him is to make sure that we are properly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Aroma Therapy

    Contributed by Jerry O'sullivan on Jul 14, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 31,612 views

    Big Idea: What does it mean to live our lives as the aroma of Christ? We are the Aroma of Christ when our life smells of success, service, sacrifice and sincerity so that it causes people to remember Jesus.

    Introduction: (BLACK SLIDE on screen Votive Candles with chocolate chip cookie Smell lit in sanctuary giving off pleasant aroma throughout Jerry enters auditorium from back with tray of cookies) Good Morning my name is Jerry O’Sullivan I am one of the pastors here at Shelter Rock Church and I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Tastes Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 16, 2007
     | 5,292 views

    message 3 of 5 about God’s Senses. This message explores how Jesus, the God of Eternity, tasted both life and death for us.

    Taste is a powerful experience There are four taste sensations: Sweet, Salty, Sour, and Bitter Chocolate! I think there is another… chocolate! Right now I’ve asked some folks to hand out some Hershey Chocolate Kisses – one to a person. Please don’t open them yet. We’re going to eat them all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    There's No "I" In Team Series

    Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Oct 1, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 12,369 views

    The Cointhians were selfishly focusing on their own expressions of certain gifts for their own benefit and ignoring God’s call to edify the "other guy"

    ‘BE092902 PLAYING ON GOD’S TEAM 4 There’s No “I” In Team. (Opening SLIDE) When was the first time you saw the gift of tongues or prophecy in operation? Some of you without much church background don’t have a clue what I’m talking about! You’ll know more in 30 minutes. - Others of you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    What Kind Of Father Is God?

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 6, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 15,768 views

    God demonstrates his fatherhood by defending us, disciplining us, and being devoted to us.

    Note: The title of this sermon came from a series by Rick Warren; however, the content is original. This morning, we conclude a nine week series, in which we’ve been examining how God meets our fundamental human needs – our needs for things like hope and healing, for peace and power. We’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Vaughan avatar

    Living From The Heart

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Oct 9, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,457 views

    Ten areas of discussion on how we need to be living from the heart: With a heart that’s been Purchased, Penetrated, Purified, Pardoned, Possessed, Persuaded, Practicing, Persuing, Passion and Prepared.

    COVENANT COMMUNITY CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN 10-7-02 KJV Matthew 12:35 TITLE: LIVING FROM THE HEART For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 Turn in your Bibles to Matthew 12:35 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Answering Our Culture #5: "Jesus Is Not The Only Way To God Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 26, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 7,262 views

    Fifth in the series aimed at answering objections. This one discusses exclusivity, and that people feel sincerity is the main issue.

    Answering Our Culture #5 – “Jesus is Not the Only Path to God.” (Sincerity is All That Matters) John 14:6; 3:35-36; Acts 4:12 August 25, 2002 NOTE: SOME OF THE MATERIAL FOR THIS MESSAGE WAS FOUND IN PAUL COPAN’S BOOK "TRUE FOR YOU, BUT NOT FOR ME." (1998; BETHANY HOUSE ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Reform School For The Spirit Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jun 30, 2006
     | 2,792 views

    Life Management 101, part 2. Dave deals with eight essential spiritual disciplines we must pursue to become like Christ. Eight disciplines taken from "So You Want to Be Like Christ?" by Charles Swindoll.

    Reform School for the Spirit Life Management 101, part 2 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 25, 2006 What is spirituality? You could define spirituality, in general, as those parts of us that desire fulfillment, passion, purpose, and a sense of being part of something greater than ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist