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  • David Cramer avatar

    Walking In The Snow.

    Contributed by David Cramer on Jun 28, 2020
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     | 3,233 views

    A message about getting closer to the Lord

    Walking in the snow. Good Morning Stand with me and lift up your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Overcome Temptation Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Feb 1, 2007
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     | 3,465 views

    We are all tempted, but how do we overcome.

    Introduction I. Temptation A. It doesn’t matter how much your pray. B. It doesn’t matter how “good” you think you are. C. Your family history doesn’t matter, your family present doesn’t matter. D. It doesn’t even matter how committed to God and to living for Christ you are. E. Nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "The Gift:" Signed, Sealed, And Delivered Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Nov 24, 2002
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     | 6,655 views

    Ephesians Series #2 God has given us a gift that is signed, sealed and delievered A Signature Speaks to Ownership, Ownership Demands Investment, and Investment Demands Results.

    A Walk that is Worthy Part 2 “The Gift…Signed, Sealed, and Delivered” Text: Eph 1:11-14 Intro: This morning I would like to bring you a message entitled “The Gift, Signed Sealed and Delivered”. It is the second message in a series entitled “A Walk that is Worthy” In our text this morning we read ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Model To Follow Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 9, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,485 views

    John shows us the model of preparing the way for the coming Savior, but preaching the good news in the wilderness--good news of love, forgiveness, new life and a relationship with God.

    Mark 1:1-8 “A Model to Follow” INTRODUCTION The greeting, “Merry Christmas” rings a little hollow this year. Try as we might to joyfully prepare for Christmas and the celebration of Jesus’ birth, we fall short of our goal. Anxiety, fear, depression, and grief describe the mood of the season ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    How Church Is Done 3

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 26, 2006
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    Our joy in God’s grace and peace must translate into real life, a life worthy of the calling which we have received.

    How Church is Done 3: Growth via Small Groups Let me give a quick overview so far in our message series on Ephesians. Eph 1-3 paints a picture of how God is running the show with all his love. The universe has meaning and purpose and God is in the middle of it. Yes the world we live in is dark but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    How Then Shall We Walk Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,404 views

    How are we who are Christians to walk in this world. Let us review what God’s word tells us in light of this today...

    How then should We Walk? Eli Black was a brilliant businessman best know for two events in his life: He masterminded the multimillion dollar takeover of the United Fruit conglomerate, and he jumped to his death from the 42nd floor of the Pan Am building in New York City. In the book An American ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christmas Family Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 18, 2024
     | 1,184 views

    A closer look at Mary, Joseph, and Jesus.

    THE CHRISTMAS STORY: THE CHRISTMAS FAMILY A. For the past three Sundays we have been looking at the central figures vital to the Christmas Story. 1. The Angel Gabriel informing Mary that she had been chosen by God to give BIRTH to His Son. 2. The chorus of ANGELS who sang the PRAISES of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Clean Is Your Temple Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jun 26, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
     | 13,856 views

    Part Three of a series discussing the temple of God

    Last Sunday night we looked at the condition of the Temple and discovered the doors and been broken down according to 2 Chronicles 29:3. Relating this to our lives, we are the temple of the living God if we are believers. It is a real possibility for us, through disrepair, to allow a thief ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Not Waste Your Potential

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 57 ratings
     | 6,687 views

    Steps to avoiding your God given potential

    The Lord gives every person great potential, but few seem to come close to realizing it. Illustration: Samson possessed great potential for God, but gave into temptations that eventually destroyed him. Why do so many people with great promise fritter away their opportunities? Let us look at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Terry Owens avatar

    How's Your Service Plan

    Contributed by Terry Owens on Oct 28, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 9,514 views

    See what God is looking for in service to Him.

    Every moment of every day you’re living out your commitment to Christ. Those around you that knows that you’re a Christian watches you to see if you’re really living the life. I think the world really wants to see a real Christian, but so often they see those who profess Christ, but they don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How We Give Thanks

    Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 22, 2008
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     | 3,329 views

    How and why we give thanks to God.

    How We Are to Give Thanks Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate. Let us go forth therefore unto him without the camp, bearing his reproach. For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come. By him therefore let us offer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Welch avatar

    How Great Thou Art

    Contributed by David Welch on Dec 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,191 views

    Message on the Greatness of God from Psalm 104

    “How Great Thou Art!” Psalm 104 Introduction There is a growing movement today to seriously consider the glaring evidence pointing to a designer behind this marvelous world. The growing research into DNA coding has compelled many scientists to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    How To Love Your Enemy

    Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Apr 18, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,247 views

    How to deal with our enemies and please God.

    Days of David: How To Love Your Enemy 1 Samuel 24 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday evening, April 13, 2008 This week, I was fixing breakfast for my son Max. He was having a little Pop-Tart thing and he really wanted to help me cook it. So picked him up and I sat him on the counter and he pushed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Noel avatar

    How Great Is Your Faith Series

    Contributed by William Noel on Dec 31, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,993 views

    An Examination Of The Depth Of The Christian’s Faith In God

    Intro. · Luke 18:8, Jesus asked a question, “when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?” The implied answer is ‘no’ o People don’t need faith today, we have Credit Cards! o People don’t need faith today, we get paid every 2 weeks! o People don’t need faith today, we have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,312 views

    communication with God

    Mat 6:9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Mat 6:10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Mat 6:11 Give us this day our daily bread. Mat 6:12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. Mat 6:13 And ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal