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  • John Perry avatar

    Don't Worry, God Finishes What He Begins

    Contributed by John Perry on Jan 25, 2011
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     | 11,650 views

    Every found yourself awake at night anxious over the things that only God can control? The good news that we have in this message is that what God begins He promises to finish.

    Bunbury Tues pm 25/01/2011 “Don’t worry – God finishes what he begins” Intro: A great deal of our anxiety comes from worrying about things we really shouldn’t worry about. Some people have a lot of confidence in themselves. But their confidence is sometimes not well ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Time To Be Festive Series

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 27, 2011
     | 4,975 views

    Modified from Rick Warren's book, The Purpose of Christmas

    THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS A TIME TO BE FESTIVE! 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Father’s Provision For Purification Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 3, 2011
    based on 28 ratings
     | 19,921 views

    In response to repentance & faith in Jesus, God cleanses you both inside & out. Sorrow over sin is not an end in itself. Those who repent & follow God find He revives the heart of the contrite & blots out their sins.

    ZECHARIAH 13: 1-6 THE FATHER’S PROVISION FOR PURIFICATION Following the great outpouring of the Spirit who brings spiritual illumination, recognition of the Crucified One, and the resulting sorrow of repentance (12:10-14), the Spirit then brings cleansing. Sorrow over sin is not an end in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You See? Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009
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     | 3,991 views

    When we look through the eyes of God at the people around us, we don’t see the surface. We don’t see the socially acceptable or expected. We don’t see just the past and the mistakes. We see a lost child of God, and we see an opportunity to share a stor

    Do You See? Breaking Boundaries 4 Feb 8, 2009 Luke 7:36-50 Intro: Charlie chaplin face illusion: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_vtZXELRK8&eurl=http://www.moillusions.com/2006/06/charlie-chaplin-hollow-face-illusion.html&feature=player_embedded The British guy narrating the clip makes a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Calling To Pastoral Ministry

    Contributed by John Bartol on Nov 12, 2012
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     | 13,605 views

    A Pastors advice to his son on the day of his ordination to the Christian ministry. Son, keep close to Christ; keep close to your people; and by the grace of God seek to bring the two together.

    The Call to Pastoral Ministry. Service of Ordination into the Christian ministry Scripture readings: 2nd Corinthians 4:1-10, 16 – 18; 1st Peter 5:1- 4. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cut-Off Vs Pruning

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 12, 2012
     | 12,426 views

    I. EXORDIUM: What will you choose? to be cut-off or prune? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that pruning is more to be chosen than to be cut-off IV. TEXT: John 15:2 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) H

    I. EXORDIUM: What will you choose? to be cut-off or prune? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that pruning is more to be chosen than to be cut-off IV. TEXT: John 15:2 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What We Believe - Intro Series

    Contributed by Joel Preston on Sep 14, 2012
     | 4,572 views

    Why a series on theology? Because studying theology can help us overcome our wrong ideas, it can help us to make better decisions, & it can help us grow as Christians!

    What We Believe: Intro – “Why a Series on Theology?” Intro – 1. VIDEO – “Why Theology Matters?” by Joshua Harris… 2. The EFCA SOF begins with these words, “The Evangelical Free Church of America is an association of autonomous churches united ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Who's Your Daddy?

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 17, 2012
     | 4,089 views

    A sermon dealing the dangers of idolatry for God's people.

    “Who’s Your Daddy?” “Exodus 20:1-7” Exodus 20:3 Thou shalt have no other gods before me. 4 Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #-10~ Predestination Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Sep 17, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,760 views

    Before the foundation of the world God had PREDETERMINED that there would be a Church, whosoever will is invited to be a member of His Church, many are called but few will answer the call, He has PREDETERMINED the number of saints that will be in His Chur

    #-10~ Predestination: Bible Doctrine 9-15-12 Today if the Lord be willing we'll continue with our study in Bible Doctrine, and say a few things about "predestination" I believe that I should remind us that "foreknowledge, election and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    The Second Work Of Christ

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 19, 2012
     | 4,437 views

    When you get saved, new birth by the Spirit, you have experienced the first work of God in your life. Many people teach that you that you have all that God has for you. There is a second work, Baptism of the Holy Spirit.

    Introduction A B When you get saved, new birth by the Spirit, you have experienced the first work of God in your life. 1 Many people teach that you that you have all that God has for you. a There is a second work, Baptism of the Holy Spirit. aa The Baptism of the Holy Spirit is part of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Celebrating Supernatural Living

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 20, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,398 views

    The Christian life is a supernatural life, an exciting adventure that begins with a life-changing, spiritual birth. It begins with faith and continues as a work of faith. Living the Christian life this year can be a celebration.

    Title: Celebrating Supernatural Living Text: “Enlarge the place of your tent, And let them stretch out the curtains of your dwellings; Do not spare; Lengthen your cords, And strengthen your stakes.” (Isa. 54:2, NKJV) Scripture reading: Isaiah 54 The Christian life is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Henson avatar

    Make Disciples Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 5, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,421 views

    The First Adam was given a commandment to create life. The Second Adam has given us the commandment to create eternal life in the hearts of all those around us. So as we go, as we teach, as we baptize, we are making disciples.

    All authority is given to Jesus. This gives Him the right to command whatever He likes. • He could have pronounced final judgment on the earth right then. • He could have called down those 12 legions of angels to enact vengeance on a fallen and rebellious humanity. • ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Joseph Of Arimathea Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 7, 2012
     | 7,861 views

    I challenge you Christians not just be happy sitting in the pew and enjoying the show, get involved in His Work, get into the manufacturing unit! Stay back! Will you be the one?

    Stay back! Will you be the one? John 19:38-After this, Joseph of Arimathea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly, for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus; and Pilate gave him permission. So he came and took the body of Jesus.” Industrialist Rajiv ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Lowe avatar

    Where The Spirit Of The Lord Is

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 25, 2012
     | 7,241 views

    We don’t need Pentecost again as such, just as we don’t need Jesus’ birth, death, or resurrection to occur again. But we constantly need the power of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit, in control of our lives and the church.

    5/18/2003 Title: Where the Spirit of the Lord Is Text: “And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place…And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Jesus Promised Himself Not Anyone Else

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 16, 2014
     | 2,787 views

    To show that CHRIST promised Himself for us, so we have the Firm Foundation, Himself, living in us.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have CHRIST's Life in you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST promised Himself for us, so we have the Firm Foundation, Himself, living in us. IV. TEXT: Genesis 43:9 (Amplified Bible) I will be security for him; you shall require him of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal