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  • Andrew Drury avatar

    The Calling Of Elisha Series

    Contributed by Andrew Drury on Mar 26, 2015
     | 14,862 views

    It describes how the life of Elisha is applicable to us

    1 Kings 19: 19 - 21 - the first sermon on the life of Elisha Below is the outline of the sermon, I preached on 5 June 2011 at West Ewell Evangelical Church, Surrey: Introduction The prophet Elisha is one of the lesser known characters in the Old Testament as so often the emphasis has often ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Missing In Action Series

    Contributed by Michael Monica on May 25, 2015
     | 6,008 views

    Life Verse: Scriptures that guide your life

    life verse| missing in action One of the movies I remember watching a few times growing up was Cinderella. I’m not really big into that movie and I don’t know if I am going to watch it again but Cinderella’s story really speaks into my life. You see, I am a “finished ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Good Things Come To Those Who Wait

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 9, 2015
     | 9,400 views

    When we receive the bread and wine during Holy Communion, we are holding Christ’s very body and blood, which was nailed to the cross and poured out for our forgiveness. We have seen it with our own eyes and felt it with our own hands and on our tongues.

    Have you ever heard of the old saying, “Good things come to those who wait”? If so, the story of Simeon, Anna and the baby Jesus in the temple in Lune 2:22-40 is a good example. The coming of Christ involved all manner of waiting on God. A young maiden, a dying man and an old widow all ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Tale Of Two Hero-Cowards

    Contributed by Egerton Gbonda on Aug 23, 2011
     | 2,845 views

    REMEMBER GOD'S PROMISES/BLESSINGS AND TRUST HIM AMIDST YOUR CURRENT CHALLENGES

    THE TALE OF TWO HERO-COWARDS Introduction: This morning, I want us to take a look at two great figures in the Bible- one is from the Old Testament, who was named ‘Jehovah is my God’- i.e. Elijah (and the meaning of his name is actually ‘Jehovah is my God’). The other is ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Finishing Your Race Well

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 16, 2012
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     | 19,990 views

    Within this letter written unto Timothy, there are six vital instructions drawn from its wisdom-filled pages. Six secrets that will help us all follow in Paul’s footsteps and finish our spiritual race.

    Finishing Your Race Well 2 Timothy 4:6-8NKJ  For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    More Than Conquerors

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 3, 2013
     | 5,135 views

    Four Who Questions: 1. Questioned-v.31 2. Accused-v.33 3. Condemned-v.34 4. Removed-v.35

    - Japan was empire building at the end of the 30’s so US put an embargo on oil & steel. - Dec. 7 1941 Japan’s surprise attack on Pearl Harbor so they could focus on new resources to cripple US - Japan had an army of 2 million strong stationed in the home islands guarding against ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Noble Purpose

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 21, 2013
     | 3,053 views

    To enumerate the items that made us gold and silver in GOD's sight without our effort.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are we for noble purposes? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the items that made us gold and silver in GOD's sight without our effort. IV. TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:20 (Amplified Bible) But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Source Of Hope - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by David Hughes on Sep 8, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,923 views

    In continuing from this mornings message. Here is part two. Not only is Jesus our source of strength, but our source of hope as well. Where would we be without hope. Tonight we will explore Jesus as our Source of Hope.

    In continuing from this mornings message. Here is part two. Not only is Jesus our source of strength, but our source of hope as well. Where would we be without hope. Tonight we will explore Jesus as our Source of Hope. Hope – (elpis) – “favorable and confident ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Romans, Part 25 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 18, 2011
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     | 2,831 views

    The hope that God provides brings salvation to all, if only we will live a life that is directed by the Holy Spirit and submits to the will of God. (Ref: Romans 8:23-27)

    Romans, Part 25 Romans 8:23-27 Introduction - The Law (shedding of blood) had to be fulfilled for mankind to be forgiven -- Hebrews 9:22, “In fact, the law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.” - It is true ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Graveside Service

    Contributed by Renee Sinclair on Nov 22, 2013
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     | 27,287 views

    Grave Side Service for an elderly christian women

    __________ better known as ____, she was a wife, mother sister, aunt and friend a lady with a ready smile on her face. One that I was privileged to call ______ even though we were not related still she was always ___ _____ to me. I remember going to see her in the hospital expecting to see her ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Contentment And Thankfulness Series

    Contributed by Michael Sawyer on Dec 14, 2013
     | 3,570 views

    The final message in the series on the Ten Commandments. This covers the 8th and 10th. The ideas are to be content with what we have and thankful to God for everything.

    This is the last message in a series on the Ten Commandments that I preached recently. A lot of explanation of the focus of the message can be found in the Introduction that I posted on this site. So, here we go with commandments 8 and 10. Exodus 20:15 "You shall not steal. At the heart of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seven Spirits Of God

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Nov 23, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 29,035 views

    The Holy Spirit, the Third Person of the Trinity, co-equal in glory, substance and essence with the Father and the Son, is the very Breath of God. He represents the total authority and rule of God, the very life of God, and the essence of who God is. Beli

    The Seven-Fold Ministry of the Holy Spirit Jesus acknowledged the Spirit of the Lord upon Him (Luke 4:18), which speaks of the anointing and power present to destroy the works of the enemy. This refers in particular, to the seven-fold ministry of the Holy Spirit. “And there shall come ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Why Baptize Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 6, 2011
     | 5,406 views

    Jesus told John that it was the right thing to do and event hough John didn’t understand it, he obeyed Jesus.

    We noted last week that John the Baptist baptized with water to prepare people for the coming Messiah Jesus Christ and to teach them about the good news of ultimate forgiveness of sins. We will read in our passage today that the Messiah Jesus Christ Himself was baptized by John. Why did John ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Harvest

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 6, 2011
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     | 17,696 views

    Harvest reminds us that we are as Christians called not so much thankful FOR what God gives us but rather to be thankful IN the situation in which we find ourselves

    SMTV 04-09-2011 Harvest Festival Dt 16.1-17 Story: One day an Atheist went out hunting in the woods just outside Prince George in British Columbia, Canada. It had been a slow day and he hadn’t found any game to shoot. Suddenly, he heard a noise behind him. He whirled around and saw two ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Power In The Thorns Of Life

    Contributed by Eddie Young on Aug 30, 2018
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     | 7,294 views

    Learn to give thanks to God for our thorn (s)

    The year 1527 was the most trying year of Martin Luther’s life. On April 22 he was preaching in Wittenberg when he became dizzy and fainted. Over the next several months he dealt with debilitating depression and sickness. It had been 10 years since he had published his 95 theses. He had battled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist