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  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Key To The Palace Of Egypt

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 30, 2015
     | 3,352 views

    To show figuratively that we are the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven, we are given this power and authority, we can use to dine and drink even here on earth and when we come to our mansions. John 14:2 (King James Version) In my Father's house are many man

    I. EXORDIUM: Are we the keys? Yes. Matthew 16:19 Matthew 16:19 (Amplified Bible) I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever you bind (declare to be improper and unlawful) on earth must be what is already bound in heaven; and whatever you loose (declare lawful) on earth must ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Dog-Life Is Gone! Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 9, 2015
     | 6,037 views

    God’s kingdom will come, but it can only be received by willing hearts. Let’s look at some thoughts about how we can make God’s kingdom more accessible to those around us.

    The Dog-Life is Gone! Matthew 7:6-12 Intro: In the Peanuts comic strip, we find Snoopy thinking to himself: "Yesterday I was a dog. Today I’m a dog. Tomorrow I’ll probably still be a dog. Ohh…there’s so little hope for advancement." Well, there is hope for those who have ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • James Lee avatar

    My Faith Is Saying Go But My Fear Is Shouting No! Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
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     | 5,571 views

    I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    Acts series # 15 My Faith is saying Go but my fear is shouting NO!! Acts 4:1-12: We have been looking at the early church and trying to understand what Elim Bible should look like. If you remember the very beginning of this series we talked about writing Acts chapter 29 and we discussed the blunt ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Losing My Religion? "Scandalous"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Dec 9, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,193 views

    Some have forgotten their calling...they've been called in every direction, but have forgotten the true calling they received the day that the Holy Spirit moved them to accept Jesus as their personal Lord and Saviour...the day they became born again!

    Losing my Religion? "Scandalous" Illus. There is a story that tells about a man who was looking for work without any luck for many weeks. So he decided to take a break and visit the zoo. While he was at the zoo, he asked the zookeeper if they had any openings. The zookeeper motioned the man over ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Give More "Presence" Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 15, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,435 views

    How can we get back to celebrating Christmas with less of the stress and yet give even more meaningful gifts that will express our love in greater ways?

    Give more “Presence” Slide I want to ask you a question. What makes a good gift? Is it the amount of money that is spent on the gift? Does a good gift come from certain stores only with certain names on them? Is a good gift one that is completely practical? Is it exactly what was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The King And His People

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 16, 2013
     | 5,737 views

    We are citizens of heaven right now. We don't have to wait until we die because our name was written down in heaven when we accepted Jesus as our Lord and Savior. Our place in heaven is reserved and kept for us by God, the Lord Jesus and the Holy Spirit.

    June 5, 2006 "The Kingdom of Heaven" Lesson #1: "The King and His People" Text: Exodus 19:1-9 (NLT) Today we begin a series of devotions that I have called "The Kingdom of Heaven.". This series of devotions will cause you to think deeply about your citizenship and the realm in which you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unwrapping Christmas - Fear To Faith Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 22, 2013
     | 4,300 views

    Fourth message in series of Unwrapping Christmas. In this we learn that God moves people from fear to faith.

    Title: Unwrapping Christmas - From Fear to Faith Theme: To show how during Christmas there is a transition from the fear of God to “trust” and faith in God. Text: Introduction During the last few weeks we have been talking about Unwrapping Christmas. A Wrapped Present 1) ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Unwrapping Christmas - God With Us

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 22, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,132 views

    Third message e in series of Unwrapping Christmas. Discovering the mystery of God with us.

    Title: God With Us Theme: Text: Matthew 1:18-23 Matthew 1:18-25 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. (19) Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How To Have A Happy New Year

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 26, 2013
     | 6,325 views

    If you want a happy new year, separate yourself from the world and saturate yourself in the Word. That way you can situate yourself by the water. Otherwise, you will be sifted like wheat.

    In 1948, nobody expected Harry Truman to win re-election as president of the United States. But on election night, the first scattered returns showed Harry Truman leading over Thomas E. Dewey. At about midnight, radio commentator H. V. Kaltenborn announced, “Mr. Truman is still ahead, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Life From The Dead Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2013
     | 5,563 views

    When a person dies there is severing of relationships/experiences in the physical realm.

    The Walking Dead Sermon Series (2 of 4) “Life From the Dead” Eph. 2.1-7 October 13, 2013 Chester FBC Chester, IL Pastor Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A When a person dies there is severing of relationships/experiences in the physical realm. 1 If you stick a corpse with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marriage And Sex The Ultimate Curve Ball

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jan 2, 2014
     | 5,129 views

    This is a sermon about the after life and the view that Marriage is practice for loving God. The Sermon looks at the responsibility of church leaders to not get sidelined by folks trying to use spin to keep them from focusing on loving God.

    November 10, 2013 [Green]
Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
 Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21 (UMH 857)
2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17
 Luke 20:27-38 Marriage and Sex the Ultimate Curve Ball A successful major league batter gets a hit only 30 percent of the time he comes to bat. One of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    Make A Commitment Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 3, 2014
     | 5,011 views

    To what are you committed? Why are you committed? On what basis do you make your commitments? We can learn from Mary.

    “Guidelines for Christmas: Make A Commitment” Luke 1:46-55 To what are you committed? Why are you committed? On what basis do you make your commitments? Today’s passage about Mary forces us to consider these questions about commitment. What led her to her commitment? We can gain ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Answer Me Quickly, Lord Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 3, 2014
    based on 77 ratings
     | 26,510 views

    The Psalmist’s prayer should be our prayer at times. 1- Answer me quickly, Lord 2- Do not bring me into judgment 3- Show me the way to go in life 4- Rescue me from my enemies

    INTRO.- Answer me quickly, Lord. ILL.- Here’s a bad situation where you barely have time to call on the Lord or anyone for help. May 23, 2013. Driver survives I-5 bridge collapse into Wash. river: A driver said he thought he was about to die when an Interstate 5 bridge span collapsed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Overcoming The Enemy

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014
     | 9,451 views

    Every believer can overcome the enemy, because of what Jesus has done for us. I. We Win Because of the Passion of the Christ (11). II. We Win By Having Passion for the Christ (11). III. We Win By Being More Attached to Jesus Than to Our Own Life (11).

    Overcoming the Enemy Revelation 12:7-12 7 And there was war in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. 8 But he was not strong enough, and they lost their place in heaven. 9 The great dragon was hurled down-- that ancient serpent ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Leslie Tarlton avatar

    Poverty And Temptation

    Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014
     | 4,688 views

    An expositional series on James

    James Chapter 1:9-18 Poverty and Temptation Let's turn to James chapter one, verse 9. Jam 1:9-11 Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away. For the sun is no sooner risen with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational