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  • E. True Neilson avatar

    Enemies Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 15, 2014
     | 10,447 views

    At first glance the book of Numbers reads a bit like an operations manual. It’s got numbers of soldiers, lists of names, and a bit of repetition. Tucked between those lists and numbers are some stories of real people, dealing with real issues of faith!

    BETWEEN THE NUMBERS ENEMIES Numbers 16:1-35 -Years ago I was talking to a woman about a situation she was in. -She was describing someone that was causing problems her in life and was asking me for advice. -And she used A WORD that shocked me! -People are usually pretty careful about what words ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How The Devil Wants To Use You!!!

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022
     | 1,097 views

    There are two things we all will agree on in this congregation:

    (1) WE RECOGNIZE THAT GOD CREATED US Christians believe in CREATIONISM not in EVOLUTION. Why? One of the reasons is that evolution does not make any sense. Illus: Did you hear about the six year old girl that was sitting in a classroom? The teacher was going to explain evolution to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Help Your Audience Improve Their Listening Skills

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,888 views

    HOW TO HELP YOUR AUDIENCE IMPROVE THEIR LISTENING SKILLS

    HOW TO HELP YOUR AUDIENCE IMPROVE THEIR LISTENING SKILLS Jesus often said, ``He who has ears to hear, let him hear.’’ (Mk.4:9) He also understood that some people would continually hear but never understand. Some people need help in sharpening their listening skills. Here are several suggestions ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Problem With Problems

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 106 ratings
     | 10,580 views

    Christians are like tea bags: You don’t really know what’s in them until you put them in hot water. Discover God’s purpose behind your problems!

    The Problem with Problems James 1:1-4 What makes you lose your patience the quickest and in what circumstances? 1. abrasive people 2. family members especially 3. delays on the interstate 4. slow rush hour traffic 5. crowds 6. a slow checkout line at Wal-Mart 7. trying to get out of a parking lot ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dixon Olu. David avatar

    These Cares Are Not Mine!

    Contributed by Dixon Olu. David on Feb 24, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,382 views

    YOUR CARES HAVE COME RATHER TOO LATE BECAUSE GOD’S CARES PRECEDS YOUR OWN CARES.IT MATTERS TO HIM CONCERNING YOU.

    DATE: 25th November, 2001 TOPIC: THESE CARES ARE NOT MINE! TEXT: 1 PETER 5:7 OUTLINE INTRODUCTION: - A text Study on 1Peter 5:7 “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you”. (KJV) Background info. * Apostle Peter’s writing to - the strangers scattered throughout Pontus ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Richard White avatar

    Preparing For A Tough Job Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Jun 4, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,916 views

    We see the task, we have to move on it soon. But we have to get it past some difficult people.

    Preparing for a tough job Nehemiah 2, Proverbs 21 PR 21:1 The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD; he directs it like a watercourse wherever he pleases. 2 All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart. 3 To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fatherhood And Burnt Offerings

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Jul 22, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,773 views

    FATHER’S DAY IS A DAY TO BLESS FATHERS!

    FATHERHOOD AND BURNT OFFERINGS JOB 1: 1-5 FATHER’S DAY JUNE 20, 2004 INTRODUCTION: Erma Bombeck wrote this: FATHER’S DAY I received a letter from a single mother who had raised a son who was about to become a dad. Since he had no recollection of his own father, her question to me was "What do I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing The Truth - Part One

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,184 views

    There is one particular teaching that Christ gave us that has proven throughout history to have been offensive to many people.

    Opening Reading – Psalms 85:7 thru 11 It is important for us to be as loving, caring and concerned people we can be. This is the example that Jesus portrayed. That is, for the most part. There is one particular teaching that Christ gave us that has proven throughout history to have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Weakness, Power And Grace Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 22, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 8,477 views

    Where do you have the hardest time standing up for Jesus? In your weakest point, God offers grace and the strength of his power.

    2 Corinthians 12 As we are nearing the end of this letter to the Corinthians we see another golden principle of the Christian faith. Jesus said, “My grace is sufficient.” And, “My power is made perfect in weakness.” Paul was granted something rare. He saw and heard heavenly, inexpressible ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Jones avatar

    What Now? Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,388 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 1:13-16

    Text: 1 Peter 1:13-16 Title: What Now? Date/Place: LSCC, 6/5/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: leading the seminar for church planters at SEBTS before I left. B. Background to passage: This is a pivotal point in Peter’s letter. For the first 12 verses he expounded on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Givers Guidelines

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 17, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,338 views

    Discover five principles about giving in this sermon taken from II Corinthians 8 & 9.

    Today is the climactic day of our capital funds campaign. Some people would say a capital funds campaign is drudgery. For me it has been an exciting time! It is exciting to observe what God is doing in our church. It is exciting as anticipate how God will provide for needs. In order for us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nche Takoh avatar

    The Problem Of Being Single Series

    Contributed by Nche Takoh on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,241 views

    Singleness is not a sin, its a ministry

    THE PROBLEM OF BEING SINGLE Many young people their childhoods and teen years thinking, dreaming, and planning for marriage. They imagine who they will mary, what married life will be like, and how many kids they’ll have. And, for the vast majority of young people, maarriage is in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brent Williams avatar

    Where Is God?

    Contributed by Brent Williams on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 13,371 views

    There is no need to wonder where God is. God is on the mountain, in the fire, and in the water. God is here for you and I. How can we find Him?

    Where’s God? Two young lads had terrorized their neighborhood with their pranks and thefts. The parents didn’t know what to do and finally with the assistance of their minister, it was decided that the clergy would intervene and attempt to straighten out the boys. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda avatar

    Winners Never Quit Series

    Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Sep 30, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,442 views

    Winners never quit... Quitters never win...

    “Winners Never Quit” (Adapted from John Maxwell’s Characteristic of a Giant Killer) October 2010 Series: NEVER GIVE UP October 3, 2010 By: Rev. Rey T. Bechayda “Then David said to the Philistine, ‘You come to me with a sword and spear, and a javelin, but I come to you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Compassion Of Christ Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 12, 2010
     | 3,734 views

    This is part two of a sermon on compassion as demonstrated by Jesus.

    The Compassion of Jesus Christ Part 2 The Book of Mark Mark 8:1-10 I. Introduction: A. Last week we started to examine compassion as exemplified in Jesus Christ’s life. B. Compassion is defined as a sympathetic consciousness of another’s distress together with a desire to help ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist