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  • John Hamby avatar

    Controlling Your Money Before It Can Control You Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 6, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
     | 10,387 views

    Four Principles about how God expects us to use our money.

    Survivor’s Series “How To Survive In the Real World” Sermon # 5 Financial Survival “Controlling Your Money Before It Controls You.” 1 Timothy 6:6-12 A frank examination would have to conclude that money is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marriage Covenant Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,429 views

    Discusses the covenant of Marriage

    The Blood Covenant (Your Marriage) Introduction This message will start the foundation for my series on Marriage. My brother sent me a book titled “The Blood Covenant” by E.W. Kenyon. As I read the book, I kept thinking about the covenant of marriage and how if we entered into that covenant with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pursuing God

    Contributed by Dan Campbell on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 23,287 views

    We all have goals and dreams. And, we are all hopeful that those dreams will one day come true.

    PURSUING GOD Psalm 27:1-4 How did you do with your homework from last week? How did what you wrote as important line up with how you’re living? I trust that your response was to ask the Lord to help you put things in the right order. (Show movie clip from National Treasure) All of us are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Wrecking Of The World's Wealth Part I Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 25, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,152 views

    In chapter 17 we saw the destruction of religious Babylon. In chapter 18 we will see the destruction of commercial Babylon. Over and over John refers to Babylon as a city, so he may be referring to a specific city that will be the center of the world’s ec

    Part I Revelation 18:1-8 Purpose: To show how God will devastate the world’s economy. Aim: I want the listener to see materialism as idolatry. INTRODUCTION: In chapter 17 we saw the destruction of religious Babylon. In chapter 18 we will see the destruction of commercial Babylon. Over and over ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus Said, "I Saw You”

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,153 views

    Jesus sees us for what we are in Him

    Jesus said, “I saw you” An elderly Christian lady, who was crippled with arthritis, used to hobble to the services of the church on crutches. It was a great ordeal and required of her a considerable amount of toil and pain. A friend of hers observed her regular and faithful attendance and asked, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    How To Pick Your Friends Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 17, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,013 views

    Inside the courtyard of the Temple/Tabernacle there were three layers/levels. Outer court, inner court, Holy of Holies. Our friends can also be put into three main categories.

    Friendly Fire Sermon Series (Inspired by Perry Stone’s book, “Judas Goat”) “How to Pick Your Friends” 2 of 3 1/19/2014 Chester’s FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction: A Inside the courtyard of the Temple/Tabernacle there were three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace And Peace

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2013
     | 2,987 views

    To show GOD's Grace and Peace is dwelling in us in the Person of the LORD JESUS CHRIST.

    I. EXORDIUM: Is GOD's Grace and Peace in you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD's Grace and Peace is dwelling in us in the Person of the LORD JESUS CHRIST. IV. TEXT: 2 Thessalonians 1:2 (Amplified Bible) Grace (unmerited favor) be to you and [heart] peace from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Request For Prayer Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 11, 2013
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,917 views

    Paul needed prayer. He asked his readers to pray for him. God delights to hear the prayers of His people on behalf of others, especially pastors and missionaries.

    ROMANS 15: 30-33 A REQUEST FOR PRAYER [Acts 20:22-25; 21:10-11] Paul's ministry plan was to go to Jerusalem to deliver an offering sent by the Gentile churches to the needy Jewish congregations. After completing the relief offering, Paul hopes at last to be free to pursue his mission to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Demonstrative Love

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 18, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,827 views

    How great and marvelous is the continual demonstration of God’s love for you. He demonstrates His love for you in so many ways.

    God’s Demonstrative Love Romans 5:1-11 At times many struggle with the fact that God loves them. God says, “I love you.” To which the reply echoes, “How do you love me?” “I love you more than your mind can even begin to comprehend. I demonstrate that love in so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Misfortune Is God’s Megaphone

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 3, 2013
     | 4,889 views

    Misfortune Amiplifies God's Call to Repent 1) Individually; 2) Immediately

    Did you hear the shocking news out of Egypt on Tuesday? 19 tourists died when a hot air balloon exploded and plunged 300 meters to the ground. One moment these people were enjoying something they had dreamed of doing for years - floating above ancient Egyptian ruins in the soft light of an early ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    According To Herod Series

    Contributed by David Cain on May 4, 2013
     | 7,062 views

    The slaughter of the innocents was a dreadful historic moment but how did Herod see it?

    According to Herod Lord, direct me in my speaking that those who hear may learn more of your love for us and your expectations of us. Amen. It’s not easy being a King; let me tell you! After more than 30 years of constant challenge to my authority as the King of the Jews, let alone what it ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Our Lord Rescued Us From The Present Evil Age

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 10, 2013
     | 4,142 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you been rescued? Who's your hero? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our hero and rescuer is GOD the FATHER. IV. TEXT: Galatians 1:3-5 (Amplified Bible) Grace and spiritual blessing be

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you been rescued? Who's your hero? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our hero and rescuer is GOD the FATHER. IV. TEXT: Galatians 1:3-5 (Amplified Bible) Grace and spiritual blessing be to you and [soul] peace from God the Father and our Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    Be A Good Soldier

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on May 24, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,388 views

    Just like the heroes that we honor on Memorial Day, Christians are called to be good soldiers.

    Be A Good Soldier 2 Timothy 2:3&4 Intro: On Monday we will celebrate what we as Americans call Memorial Day. We will have parades and speeches, family outings and picnics. There will be flags and flowers placed on graves and our president will place a wreath on the grave of the Unknown Soldier. . ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Keys - Earnestness Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Aug 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,518 views

    When we pray fervently, all our heart, soul, mind, and strength is focused on praying as the Spirit leads. We may fool ourselves with the other prayer keys, but not this one.

    Prayer Keys - Earnestness “Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops.” James 5:17-18 George Washington and Thomas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spoiled

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 7, 2012
     | 5,218 views

    “Spoil” has two meanings-both of which are applicable in this passage. The rich had spent their riches in self-indulgence (spoiling themselves). At the same time, their selfishness caused them to be hoarders. And because the rich were hoarding what they h

    SPOILED James 5:1-6 INTRODUCTION: “Spoil” has two meanings-both of which are applicable in this passage. The rich had spent their riches in self-indulgence (spoiling themselves). At the same time, their selfishness caused them to be hoarders. And because the rich were hoarding what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ