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  • Alberto Valenzuela avatar

    Forever Young

    Contributed by Alberto Valenzuela on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,859 views

    Would it that we could all be forever young. Ponce de Leon begged and persuaded the king of Spain to grant him men and ships to search for the infamous “fountain of youth”.

    Forever Young One of my favorite songs is “Forever Young” sang by Rod Stewart. I don’t know if he wrote it, but he sings it. There is another song with the same title and theme sang by Bob Dylan. But Stewart’s is my favorite. May the Good Lord be with you down every road you roam And may ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Time

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Oct 19, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,841 views

    A close look at how much time we spend with God. (Joshua - Sun Stand Still)

    INTRODUCTION – PREACHING PREDICAMENT I have known about preaching today for quite a little while now as its been on the roster for a couple of weeks -. But boy have I struggled with what to preach on. From grace to eternity, from Jesus to Jehoshophat, from Genesis well ok I must admit not quite ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Taste And Know The Goodness Of The Lord

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,663 views

    Taste and know the goodness of the Lord

    Greetings and blessings in the name of Jesus Christ, How wonderful it is to come together under the banner of the name of Jesus Christ. Today while I was praying the Lord laid it upon my heart to begin writing this message to you. It is not by power or might that this message is brought but ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Love That Endures Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,157 views

    The marriage dedicated to Jesus Christ enjoys God’s faithfulness and compassions. God’s truths revealed in the Word of God will always remain unchanged.

    Title: A Love That Endures Theme: Essential Elements for Marriage Series: Until Death Do We part Introduction – I want to share with you something that is no big revelation, but a simple truth that should always be in the fore thought of our minds, “The world has changed, and it is going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gift Of A Tomb Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 19, 2009
     | 6,133 views

    This is a stewardship message looking at the gift given to Christ by Joseph of Arimathea.

    When our daughter, Deborah, was preparing to depart for Odessa in Ukraine last year she had to sign a form telling how she wished to have her remains disposed of if anything happened to her while she was overseas. Pretty heavy stuff for a twenty-one year old. But practical. What do you do ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Life Enjoyed Is A Life Shared Pt. 6 Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Apr 22, 2009
     | 3,181 views

    Part of a lengthy series I am doing in the book of Philippians.

    HOW TO BE A CHRISTIAN AND STILL ENJOY LIFE A LIFE ENJOYED IS A LIFE SHARED Pt.6 Sunday March 10, 2008 Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:9-11 Intro. A. Last week as we continued our look into V.9-11 of chapter one we were talking about the results of this prayer Paul was praying for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    A Giant Sized Attitude

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,422 views

    Learn to develop a Godly attitude as you examine the story of David and Goliath.

    Today I want to begin a series of messages about attitude. Our attitude is such a powerful force in our lives. Your attitude will build you up or tear you down. We are living in an economic and social environment when it is vitally important that we find a positive God based attitude. Everywhere ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Believing Is Seeing Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 27, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,462 views

    There is no more helpless feeling in the world than being a parent with a dying child. That was the experience of the man in today’s passage. Out of his desperation, he came to Jesus. But because of the grace of Christ, that’s not how he left.

    http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com/ Many of you remember what was going on last year in Lakeland, FL. Around this time last year, Todd Bentley began making national headlines for the Lakeland Revival. Reports of 10,000 people per night came to see him and participate in these events. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spirituality Of Creation Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 13, 2008
     | 3,813 views

    A new course at God at the Pub. This talk deals with how the Celts met God in and through His creation.

    Earthed Spirituality: The Spirituality of Creation Last week, when we were introducing ourselves, Sarah talked about how hard it is to be a Christian around environmentalists – since it has been Christians who have sparked the industrialization of the world and much of the environmental disaster ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Remember Who You Are What You Stand For And Be Home By 11 Series

    Contributed by Denny Feasby on May 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,656 views

    A series to call the Baptist Church back to its fundamental root.

    Remember Who You Are What You Stand For And Be In By 11 (Knowing Your Heritage) Rev 2:1-5 Intro: We had a good year last year we were able to regain some financial footing, many of us can say that we grew spiritually last year as a result of the Discovery Project and we added new members as well ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Counting Change Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on May 31, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,912 views

    Newton’s First Law of Motion states: Everything continues in a state of rest unless it is compelled to change by forces impressed upon it. Do the forces of sin around you compel you to change?

    Turn with me to Ezra 9. EZRA 9:3-5 After putting it off for a long time, a man finally went to the doctor. After the examination and all of the tests and blood work, the doctor just shook his head. He told the man, “You are in terrible shape. In order to pull out of this, you’re going to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andy Flowers avatar

    Defending God's Sovereignty Series

    Contributed by Andy Flowers on Jun 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,807 views

    Series in Romans

    Text- Romans 9:17-29 Title- Defending God’s Sovereignty Romans 9:17-29 17 For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, "FOR THIS VERY PURPOSE I RAISED YOU UP, TO DEMONSTRATE MY POWER IN YOU, AND THAT MY NAME MIGHT BE PROCLAIMED THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE EARTH." 18 So then He has mercy on whom He desires, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Is How We Blew It

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 4, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,135 views

    I preached this sermon while filling the pulpit of a church seeking a pastor. It (the sermon) discusses how the Body of Christ is responsible for the state of our nation, but from a different angle than one might expect.

    This is How We Blew It Texts: Luke 18:8; 2nd Cor. 13:5; James 2:14-26 (and others) By: Kenny McKinley (Read Texts and open with prayer and thanksgiving) As I was praying and considering what to preach here today, I considered the fact that I was going to be in a church where I didn’t know any of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Peacemaking: The Sign Of Divine Parentage Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 10, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,265 views

    Peacemakers are blessed because they accurately reflect the Father’s heart. Making peace with God, with others, and for others.

    Living in the Father’s Favor Peacemaking: The Sign of Divine Parentage Intro: The 1st 3 Beatitudes dealt w/ how we ENTER the kingdom of God: v. 3 Humbleness [poor in spirit]; v. 4 Brokenness [mourn]; v. 5 Meekness [meek] -The next 3 dealt w/ how we EXPRESS the kingdom of God: v. 6 A New attitude ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Out Of The Saltshaker

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 10, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,727 views

    God wants to flavor us with His goodness so we can let others taste and see that He is good. Salty Christians are authentic, maintain their flavor, and aren’t afraid of change.

    Out of the Salt Shaker Matthew 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.” Intro: Did you know that salt is a miracle? It’s composed of 2 poisons: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God