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  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    God's Eternal Purpose For Us In Him

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,423 views

    God works in us for His eternal purpose in prayer

    GOD’S ETERNAL PURPOSE FOR US IN HIM Eph. 3:14-21 Good Advice Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully. Don’t believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want. When you say, "I love you," mean it. When you say, "I’m sorry," look the person in the eye. Never laugh at ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Turning Quiet Places Into Holy Places

    Contributed by Robert Donato on Nov 30, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 13,825 views

    An intimate relationship with God enables a person to handle life’s difficulties

    Turning Quiet Places into Holy Places Luke 5:12-16 Theologian A. W. Tozer gives tremendous insight as he writes these profound words in his book The Knowledge of the Holy: “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” What do you think about God? Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Brave New Church Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 24, 2009
     | 5,448 views

    As the church develops some amazing things naturally start to happen. Look at some of the incredible things that are going on with this brave new church.

    4. The Book of Acts June 14th, 2009 A Brave new Church The one thing that has always impressed me about beggars is that they know how to make money. I don’t mean that to be insulting I really don’t it is impressive. I remember a few years ago I was in my office working and this car pulled up. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Going Through The Motions

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,055 views

    John warns peopel of the comming of God. He is direct and pounds guilt into his hearers.

    Going through the motions Luke 3:7-18 We are now at the third Sunday of advent, already two full weeks into the new year…the Christian new year. This is a time of preparation for almost everyone around us. The Jews are already in their season of Chanukah -- the eight-day festival of ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Wild Thang: Jephthah Series

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Apr 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,445 views

    Wild people who God used for wild assignments.

    Scandal had been rumored in Ramoth-Gilead. It was said that one of the village’s leading citizens had become involved in an illicit sexual affair with a local woman of the street. Gilead, this man in the city of Ramoth-Gilead, that was his name, had been publicly named as the father of a child ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seeking God's Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 29, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 18,519 views

    We make choices everyday and in order to make the best decisions we need to seek God’s wisdom. This was delivered on graduation Sunday.

    Illustration The faculty of a college were in their annual meeting when, suddenly, an angel appeared. Turning to the Dean, the angel said, "I will grant you one of three choices -- infinite wisdom, infinite wealth or infinite health." The Dean thought for a minute, then replied "Wisdom." "So be ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Responding To Temptation

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,284 views

    Temptations are designed to make us want to trade the favor and blessing of God for something that won’t satisfy and won’t last. 3 perspectives to help us overcome temptation:

    Responding to Temptation Matthew 4:1-11 Then Jesus was led out into the wilderness by the Holy Spirit to be tempted there by the Devil. 2 For forty days and forty nights he ate nothing and became very hungry. 3 Then the Devil came and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, change these stones ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Secret Of Facing Need

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 13, 2012
     | 5,989 views

    Paul has learned the secret to facing need. This is the key to Christian living. Today we are going to look at some specific ways to deal with our needs.

    January 26, 2003 Title: The Secret of Facing Need Text: My God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. (Phil. 4:19) Scripture Reading: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It’s Time To Report For Active Duty

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 26, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 22,242 views

    One word from God, the strength it gives, can take you from where you are, to where you need to be,

    It’s time to report, for active duty! Ill. On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, the world celebrated! WHY? Because World War I was over. President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation to celebrate Armistice Day on November 11. In 1938, the day was declared a national ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Men Who Matter

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 17, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,489 views

    Encourment for men to be courageous.

    Message Notes: June 17, 2012 A.M. On a tour of Panama City Beach, the Pope took a few days off to visit the coast for some sightseeing. He was cruising along the beach in the Pope-mobile when there was a frantic commotion just off the shore. A helpless man, wearing an Auburn football jersey, was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Midst Of The Storm Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 5, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,088 views

    Jesus sends us into the storms, sees us in the storms and supports us through the storms.

    In "On This Day" by Carl D. Windsor, the page for Valentine's Day includes this anecdote: "Even the most devoted couple will experience a 'stormy' bout once in a while. A grandmother, celebrating her golden wedding anniversary, once told the secret of her long and happy marriage. 'On my wedding ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kelly Benton avatar

    Getting Spirtitually Fit

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 1, 2013
    based on 31 ratings
     | 26,223 views

    To share the importance of staying fit not only physically but most importantly spiritually.

    Today is the first Sunday in May. It’s the time of year in which many will try to slim down and get fit, trying to shed off all of those unwanted pounds that we have accumulated over the past winter. A few weeks ago I went to the VA Hospital for my yearly check-up and I was a little shocked ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Ready To Open My Treasures

    Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Dec 30, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,083 views

    A sermon for Epiphany: the Magi inspire us to believe in Jesus' royal birth, to walk in his radiant light, and to present him with rightful treasures.

    Ready to Open My Treasures Matthew 2:2 Ages ago, some pilgrims - we call them Wise Men or Magi - set out on a long and uncertain journey in search of the promised Messiah. Their quest was gloriously rewarded, thanks to that guiding star. Whatever led you here this morning, I believe God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Twitter Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Sep 27, 2015
     | 6,734 views

    Following people on Twitter costs us nothing, but following Jesus Christ costs us everything.

    In the digital world, it’s all about being connected. We can be connected with our smart devices and computers to over 900 social media apps. We’re familiar with Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn and Vine. There are others we may not be so familiar with, but in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    A Sanctuary Dediction

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 25, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,622 views

    We dedicated our newly remodeled sanctuary back to the Lord.

    Good morning, and welcome to God's house this morning! It is always a pleasure to see each of you on Sunday mornings. Our prayer is that, as you sit here, you will begin to feel an upswelling of God's Spirit working in you to bring you closer to Jesus Christ than you have ever been ...read more

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    Denomination: *other