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  • Derrick Strickland avatar

    Build A Fire

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 452 ratings
     | 66,439 views

    When you’re weary, weak, confused and just don’t know what to do… build a Fire!

    “Build A Fire” Acts 28: 1-10 INTRO: 1. I believe that there is nothing in this book that is insignificant. a. If we truly believe that God orchestrated everything in the life of Paul, we must also believe that even the smallest detail is ordained by God. b. In my ministry, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Laughter & Tears

    Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Jun 16, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 11,542 views

    God Laughs and has a sense of Humor and God Cries Too!

    Laughter comes in many forms, but the "Laughter of Sadness" is no laughing matter as we will see today. There are Tears of Joy and Tears of utter sadness as well. I. GOD’S SENSE OF HUMOR ======================= God has a great sense of humor and He laughs too! As we can see when the Lord God told ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let's Get On With It: God's View For Us

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Jan 6, 2002
    based on 203 ratings
     | 25,394 views

    God has a plan for our lives focused solely on our benefit not our demise.

    LET’S GET ON WITH IT: GOD’S VIEW FOR US JEREMIAH 29: 4-14 JANUARY 6, 2002 INTRODUCTION: E-mail from Steve (a friend from Seminary) concerning his uncertain, but sure future. British sculptor Sir Jacob Epstein was once visited in his studio by the eminent author and fellow Briton, George Bernard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joseph And Predestination

    Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 17, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,696 views

    Biblical predestination is that though human beings have free will and are responsible for their sins, God works in all circumstances to bring about his will.

    Joseph and Predestination Genesis 50: 15-21 05/22/05 2443 words Please turn in your Bibles to Genesis Chapter 50 and follow along as I read verses 15-21 15 Realizing that their father was dead, Joseph’s brothers said, "What if Joseph still bears a grudge against us and pays us back in full for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Mommy 9-1-1

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on May 18, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,127 views

    A prophetic call for mothers to value their children.

    Mommy 9-1-1 Lamentations 4:1-4 Reality TV has become an icon of our culture. From Survivor parties to Fear Factor reruns, our culture has embraced the genre of reality TV, and now we can add to the list Nanny 911, and Supernanny, two reality shows whose premise is for parents with ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Come Before Winter Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,192 views

    Is it winter in your life? Do you feel abandoned and without hope? Let the last words of the Apostle Paul encourage you as he prepared to cast off for the next shore.

    Quite a number of years ago now I saw what was one of the most impacting presentations of my entire life. An actor – Phil Nash – performed a dramatic reading of 2nd Timothy called “Come Before Winter.” It was just him – in costume, alone on the stage with a few props, reciting the book as Paul the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Exploring The Possibilites

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 6, 2009
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     | 2,986 views

    Why do you pray if you don’t expect God to hear and answer? Faith is the key to approaching God in a way that pleases Him.

    March 8, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Hebrews 11:6 Subject: Faith Title: Exploring the Possibilities We were over at church praying on Friday morning at our normal prayer time, Alice, Frances, Melanie and I were there, and even though it was our normal prayer time it was far from being a normal ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Under Angelic Protection Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 28, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,777 views

    You may have observed the additional security being provided by the government for those who are in high positions, especially if there is a threat to their life. However, as children of God we need to be reminded that our protection comes not from men, but from God Himself.

    Under Angelic Protection We read in Psalm 91:11, “For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.” (ESV) Psalm 91 in its entirety portrays most vividly the protection of God that is available to all those who take refuge in God and make Him their dwelling place. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Don't Count Me Out PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 21, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,710 views

    Explores how to face life's challenges with enduring faith, drawing strength from God, and envisioning a bright future despite present difficulties.

    Welcome, dear friends. Gather around, pull up a chair, and let's share this time together as we open our hearts to the Word of God. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. It is a warm and wonderful privilege to stand on the common ground of faith, to lean into the comforting ...read more

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    Lesson # 4 Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 16, 2018
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    It is hard to believe that anyone would oppose Paul, but there were believers in Rome doing just that. The churches there were divided. Some preached Christ sincerely, wanting to see people saved. Some preached Christ insincerely, wanting to make . . .

    Date: 4/26/18 Lesson # 4 Title: Even Opposition Has Provided Opportunity for Christ to be Preached Text: (Philippians 1:15-18) Scripture: (Philippians 1:15-18, NIV) 15 It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. 16 The latter do so out of love, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Relationships + God's Standards = True Freedom

    Contributed by Dan Chromy on Oct 26, 2000
    based on 58 ratings
     | 10,942 views

    You will only find true freedom in the way you conduct your relationships with others when you abide by God's standards for your realtionships.

    What motivates your relationships with the people you meet throughout your lifetime? By what standards do you measure your relationships with others? What standards does God want for your relationships with other people? The world would have you believe that your relationships with others ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Bad Boys: Judas Iscariot Series

    Contributed by Lance Bane on Aug 14, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 9,657 views

    This message is encouraging young people to avoid living life on the edge of destruction by using biblical characters as a reference.

    Text: Matthew 26.14-16, 26.49-50 A kiss: a symbol of love and affection. A kiss on the cheek in these bible times was a symbol of friendship and affection. I want you to hold your kiss (hersheys kiss candy)till later for me, but what is that causes a man who has seen the intimate details of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    An Offering Given In Purity Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 15, 2021
     | 2,901 views

    Every believer ought to be a philanthropist in that they seek the welfare of those around them. That is not to say that we support ungodly behavior, but that we seek to assist those in need.

    An Offering Given in Purity Matthew 6: 1-4 Today we begin a new chapter in our study of the Sermon on the Mount, but it is just a continuation of what we have studied in the past. We are still dealing with the message Jesus preached to the multitudes. His focus has shifted somewhat, but He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Funeral Meditation

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 11, 2001
    based on 1,009 ratings
     | 160,460 views

    This is a standard funeral message from John 14

    The Funeral Service Opening I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. For this slight momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, because we look ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Mr. Worng Meets Mr. Right"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 22, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,295 views

    Before a person comes to Christ, we are under the dictates of the Old Testament Law. When we came to Christ, we became "married to another." Abigail pictures this same truth in 1 Samuel 25.

    Text: Read 1 Samuel 25. (I will submit this text for you at the end of this outline.) In Brief, Nabal refuses to give a "love offering" to David and his men who have been protecting his shepherds from being harmed by the enemy. Nabal is a fool. If his wife, Abigail, had not come to David with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist