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  • Steve Ely avatar

    Friends - Pt. 1 - Cheesecake And Character Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 3, 2015
     | 8,403 views

    It is the basis of every level of relationship of meaning. You must have a foundation in friendship. Are you a good friend? What qualities should you look for in a friend?

    Friends Pt. 1 - Cheesecake & Character I. Introduction It is the basis of every level of relationship of meaning. Every relationship of meaning has to have foundation in friendship. In fact, Jesus elevates and highly values friendship. He makes this statement regarding friendship in John 15:12-15, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Of Abraham Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022
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     | 3,692 views

    We hear their names thrown around, but do we know why it is so important to know our Godfathers? What can we learn from them? We hear their names thrown around, but do we know why it is so important to know our Godfathers? What can we learn from them?

    The Godfathers Pt. 1 - God of Abraham I. Introduction The movie, directed and written by Francis Ford Coppola and released in 1972, is considered to be one of the greatest films of all time. The film paints a chilling portrait of the Corleone family's rise and near fall from power in America ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God With Us Brings Joy Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 10, 2021
     | 6,011 views

    Joy comes when we worry about nothing, pray about everything, give thanks in all things and think about the right things

    GOD WITH US BRINGS JOY Years ago there was a farmer in Nova Scotia who owned land along the Atlantic seacoast. He constantly advertised for hired hands. Most people were reluctant to work on farms along the Atlantic. They dreaded the awful storms that would come up, wreaking havoc on the buildings ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    God's New Year's Resolution

    Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Jan 11, 2006
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     | 4,750 views

    What is God’s priority for our lives?

    God’s New Year’s Resolution: v. 8 -- To be effective; make a difference; clear to others that God is at work through you v.10 -- to be secure, at peace, content -- within How do we make a difference? Where does security lie? Key is found in the words, v.8: "For if you possess these qualities in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The P.e.r.k.s. Of Christ

    Contributed by Shawn Kelly on Nov 2, 2008
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     | 2,568 views

    There are perks to becomming a Christian...and they are all good.

    THE P.E.R.K.S. OF CHRIST JOHN 17: 13-19 There was a group of students in Texas taking a psychology emotional class and the professor wanted to know, what the opposite of happy was….one student raised their and said “sad“…. Then the professor asked…”what’s the opposite of depression“…“elation” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Perspective From Prison Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 4, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,851 views

    Exposition of Philippians 1:12-14 in light of Acts 28:30 about Paul’s experience in prison in Rome and God’s redemption of the situation

    Text: Acts 28:30, Philippians 1:12-14, Title: Perspectives on Prison, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/8/09, AM A. Opening ill: talk about the movie The Apostle, about the closing moments singing in prison, Dave Ramsey B. Background to passage: Our text tells us that Paul spent another two years in a Roman ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Commitments That Count Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,094 views

    This sermon is aimed at younger people making a commitment to Christ and to the church.

    April, 2007 Confirmation Sunday “Making Commitments that Count” II Timothy 1:1-14 Introduction: Today the word commitment is not a very popular one. People may be committed to their jobs, marriages, a church, an organization, to friendships --as long as things go well. But when circumstances ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Yin And Yang - How To Deal With It As A Christian

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Apr 28, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 37,087 views

    Americans may be infatuated with Yin and Yang but they neither understand its strengths nor its weakness; they certainly do not understand the hidden dangers.

    YINYANG – HOW TO DEAL WITH IT AS A CHRISTIAN INTRODUCTION I have a dozen unfinished writing tasks but I find myself chasing a topic through a maze of rabbit tunnels. I recon this is what I deserve for candidly commenting about a subject that is near and dear to the minds of so many people: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Striving Together

    Contributed by Tim Parsons on Sep 24, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 12,435 views

    This short sermon give us a look into one verse and and what we can Learn from it. In how we work together and find strengh in it

    Striving Together Phil. 1:27 Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel; In ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Grieving Friend, A Dead Girl And A Sick Woman

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2006
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     | 3,919 views

    This sermon examines three stories of faith as found in 2 Samuel 1:1, 17 - 27 and Mark 5: 21 - 43.

    Mark 5: 21 – 43 - A Dead Girl and A Sick Woman 2 Samuel 1:1, 17 - 27 Intro: This week has been a particularly difficult one for me. It seemed as though every time I started one project or task something or someone would interrupt and I was off in a different direction. That’s sort of how I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Recieve An Answer From God Series

    Contributed by Daniel Bauder on Oct 29, 2006
     | 3,113 views

    The fourth messaGE SHOWS US HOW TO RECIEVE AN ANSWER FROM God

    THE IMPORTANCE OF PRAYER Part Four “How to receive an answer from God” Adapted from a message by Wayne Field Luke 1:5-25 September 10th 2006 Broadway Baptist Church INTRODUCTION We’ve spent the last three weeks talking about prayer. Some of what you are going to hear today is a repeat of what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Standing Under Pressure

    Contributed by Timothy Brown on Feb 28, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,491 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to teach believers that we can continue to stand under any kind of pressure as long as we stand in the grace and power of God.

    Text: Acts 6:8-15 Title: Standing Under Pressure Introduction: Some people don’t know how to handle pressure! They don’t’ know how to stand under pressure. “There are an infinity of angles at which one falls, only one at which one stands.” (G.K. Chesterton) A person can stand under pressure. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why You Need To Read Your Bible

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 24, 2013
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     | 5,636 views

    We must have more than just a working knowledge of God’s Word in our lives.

    Why You Need to Read Your Bible September 22, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must have more than just a working knowledge of God’s Word in our lives. Focus Passage: Acts 17:10-12 Introduction: While studying in the Holy Lands, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Give Up!

    Contributed by Delishia Davis on May 5, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,571 views

    Empowerment for the journey

    “Day and night I’ll stick with God; I’ve got a good thing going and I’m not letting go.” Psalm 16:8 King David records his most intimate thoughts in the writings of the Psalms. He begins Psalm 16 with a declaration that the Almighty God is in control of his life, and seeks him for safety. This is ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Entering Forgiveness

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 11, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,977 views

    Where does repentance lead us? Repentance leads us into forgiveness. What does forgiveness mean for us now?

    Prelude Where does repentance lead us? Repentance leads us into forgiveness. What does forgiveness mean for us now? Purpose: Let us look at the importance of knowing forgiveness as we live each day. Plan: We will look at Luke 24:36b-48; Acts 3:12-19; and 1 John 3:1-7 focusing on the topic of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist