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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    The Gluing Fruit ~ Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 13, 2008
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     | 4,729 views

    Faithfulness is the “gluing” fruit that will preserve our faith and the other characters of the Spirit and identify God’s will so we can be dependable and trusting to God and others. It is the one fruit that we give to God, whereas the others are from the

    Opening illustration: Mark Hatfield tells of touring Calcutta with Mother Teresa and visiting the so-called "House of Dying," where sick children are cared for in their last days, and the dispensary, where the poor line up by the hundreds to receive medical attention. Watching Mother Teresa ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lesson 2: The Rapture

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 17, 2008
    based on 12 ratings
     | 1,808 views

    What are the signs of the Lord’s return?

    A. WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF THE LORD’S RETURN? What will happen immediately after the rapture begins to take place before it happens. 1. Signs in nature, i.e., famine, earthquakes, plague (Matt. 24:7). 2. Signs in society. a. Lawlessness (II Tim. 4:1-3ff). b. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Word About Christmas Series

    Contributed by Blake Inscore on Dec 5, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,632 views

    There are many words we can use to describe Christmas but Christmas isn’t about words but about THE WORD--Jesus Christ!

    A Word About Christmas Part 1 Introduction: People have all kinds of different ideas about Christmas and as we enter this Christmas Season I’d like to share with you a few ideas about Christmas. But I don’t necessarily want to share with you my ideas about Christmas, but instead to share with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Prisioner Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by David Hudson on Dec 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,030 views

    This message describes what it means to be a prisoner of Jesus Christ.

    A P R I S O N E R O F J E S U S C H R I S T Philemon 1 1 Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer, Philemon 1 9 Yet for love’s sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    Following Jesus

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Dec 19, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,722 views

    To follow Jesus means a lot more than reading about Him. It means living in the shadow of His teaching and becoming like Him through change.

    Following Jesus Griffith Baptist Church – 12/28/08 A.M. Service Text: Mark 1:16-18 Key verse: Mark 1:18 - And straightway they forsook their nets, and followed him. Premise: To follow Jesus means a lot more than reading about Him. It means living in the shadow of His teaching and becoming like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Look Back

    Contributed by Bill Burress on Dec 25, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 16,655 views

    Looking forward in the new year, not looking back

    “Don’t Look Back” As we come to the end of another year and get ready to celebrate a new one, let me ask you this, “Do you look back or look forward?” After seeing the title of my message you are probably thinking looking forward. I’m sure not going to say looking back if he is going ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Proper Response To Affliction

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 7, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,229 views

    The advice that James gives to his readers in the first century also applies to us as we deal with rising gasoline prices.

    A PROPER RESPONSE TO AFFLICTION Text: James 5:7 – 12 Introduction: • Affliction: a state of pain, trouble, or distress; misery (World Book Dictionary) • James’ readers were being afflicted by wealthy landowners o Becoming wealthy at poor’s expense (v. 3) o Withheld wages from workers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unlimited Gift Of Grace

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 21, 2008
     | 5,297 views

    God’s grace is extended to us. It is not something you earn or deserve. The Lord has the right to give it as He sees fit.

    UNLIMITED GRACE OF GOD MATTHEW 20:1-16 INTRO TURN TO MATTHEW 20:1-16 THIS MORNING WE ARE GOING TO LOOK AT BEING FAIR AND JUST. BUT I THINK IF WE LOOK AT IT THROUGH THE EYES OF THE LORD, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Why Be An Usher

    Contributed by Lacy Scott on Jul 24, 2008
    based on 154 ratings
     | 184,288 views

    What is the motivation to ministry of ushering.

    “WHY BE AN USHER?” PSALMS 84:10 WE HAVE STOPPED BY THIS EVENING TO CELEBRATE WITH OUR FRIENDS AT _____________ IN THEIR ANNUAL USHER DAY PROGRAM. A TIME THAT IS SET ASIDE TO HONOR AND APPRECIATE THE DILIGENCE AND WORK THAT THOSE ON THE USHER STAFF HAVE GIVEN. I WOULD LIKE TO ASK YOU TO ANSWER ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abraham's Faith: A Sacrificial Faith Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 5, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,481 views

    Study through the eleventh chapter of Hebrews; As we study this passage of scripture in Hebrews we will see this act of Abraham is the supreme act of faith, and believing God to keep His word.

    Letting your Faith do the Walking Part VI Abraham’s Faith: A Sacrificial Faith Pm service July 13th 2008 Hebrews 11:17-19 Introduction Tonight as we come to part six in our series “Letting your faith do the walking”, we come again to Abraham. The first time we saw Abraham it was an obedient and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Cry Of Desperation

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,213 views

    Mother’s Day sermon --- focused on the attributes of faih and courage in Hannah.

    Nicholson, 5-15-2k A Cry of Desperation 1 Samuel 1:9-19 Mother’s Day (and Father’s Day for that matter) often seems a bit awkward. As a minister of the Gospel, I am always challenged on how to handle this special day (and I really do believe it is a good day for the church to observe). I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Aarron Ellerman avatar

    Our Spiritual Position Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Mar 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,621 views

    Part 1 in our Ephesians series: How to Walk God’s Trail. Realizing who we are and what we have in Christ.

    Series: Ephesians: How To Walk God’s Trail Text: Ephesians 1:1-6 Title: “Our Spiritual Position” Introduction • There are many terms used to describe our Christian lives and how we are to carry it out: it is called our walk, our purpose, being in God’s will; however they all have the idea of doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C Jordan avatar

    The House Of Prayer

    Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 6, 2008
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     | 6,358 views

    When Jesus cursed the fig tree in Mark 11, it was a symbolic act that represented God’s judgment on Israel for not bearing fruit and blessing the nations. As Christians, God has blessed us to be a blessing.

    THE HOUSE OF PRAYER INTRO: Talk about the youth conference and our spring break visit with my family. OPENING TEXT: “Also the sons of the foreigner who join themselves to the Lord, to serve Him, and to love the name of the Lord, to be His servants-- Everyone who keeps from defiling the Sabbath, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Rich Wyatt avatar

    Are You Persuaded

    Contributed by Rich Wyatt on Dec 30, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,946 views

    Luke 16:19-31 - Are you persuaded by the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ to be a follower of God?

    Are You Persuaded? Luke 16:19-31 Introduction: Are you persuaded? Have you become convinced that the way of Christ – the way of God – is true and therefore is that which you model your life after? Do you prayerfully consider your day? How about every decision “large” or “small” that you make? ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Curt Cizek avatar

    Israel Reduced To One

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Dec 30, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,978 views

    Matthew’s quotation of Hosea is extremely helpful for interpreting Biblical prophecy. God’s promises to the nation of Israel have found their fulfillment in the person of Jesus Christ.

    - The first time I read our text for today several years ago, “Out of Egypt I called my son” I thought no big deal. That makes sense, Jesus is God’s son. It makes perfect sense. - Then I started to think about it some more – it says that this happened to fulfill what the Lord had said through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran