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  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    Remaining Faithful To God When He Feels Far Away

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jun 16, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,096 views

    Advent sermon reflecting the life of Zechariah and Elizabeth and the need to keep the faith when it appaers our prayers are not being answered.

    A mother was commenting one time about her children when they were little. She would always remind them on Christmas morning that it is Jesus’ birthday and he only received 3 gifts so don’t be disappointed in what lies under the tree. Then they all opened their presents. That next Sunday, while ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Transference Of Spirits

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 7, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,420 views

    Saul tried to kill David by having him fight a battle with the Philistines.Thinking David would die, and no one would blame Saul. David used the same type of plan with Uriah. Coincidence? I don't think so. Sometimes we pick up bad ideas/attitudes from oth

    Transference of Spirits 2Sa 11:14 Now it came about in the morning that David wrote a letter to Joab, and sent [it] by the hand of Uriah. 2Sa 11:15 And he had written in the letter, saying, "Place Uriah in the front line of the fiercest battle and withdraw from him, so that he may be struck down ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    First Responders

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,989 views

    FIRST RESPONDERS--PEOPLE WHO HELP SOMEONE TO BE SAVED.

    FIRST RESPONDERS FIRST RESPONDERS IN THE CHURCH...SPIRITUALLY TO HELP SOMEONE IN NEED. First responder is a term used to describe the first medically-trained responder to arrive on scene of an emergency, accident, natural or human-made disaster, or similar event. Such people may be police or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thanksgiving Can Change Your Life

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Nov 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,706 views

    On Thursday we will all be gathering together with our family and hopefully we will remember to do more than eat a meal and watch whatever you like to watch on TV or make a mad dash for the mall. The Thanksgiving Holiday gives us the perfect opportunity t

    Thanksgiving Can Change Your Life 1-20-11 1 Peter 2:12 reads, 12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us. Psalm 118:1 says, "Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love endures ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    I Am Connected Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 23, 2011
     | 3,591 views

    WHO AM I--AM I A PERSON CONNECTED TO GOD IN A TOTALLY NEW WAY.

    Who Am I? I am Connected Eph 2:11-18 May 2, 2010 INTRODUCTION Brain rewiring A study of the "miraculous" recovery of a man who spent 19 years in a minimally conscious state has revealed the likely cause of his regained consciousness. In 1984, 19-year-old Terry Wallis was thrown from his pick-up ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Calling Those Things That Are Not As Though They Were

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 5, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 67,291 views

    This message speaks about how we can bring promises from the spiritual realm bo the natural by calling those things that be not as those they were. We can activate our faith by speaking what God says.

    Calling Those Things That Are Not July 10, 2016 Valley Grove Assembly of God Genesis 12:1-7 Genesis 13:14-18 The promises Genesis 15:1-6 he believed Genesis 17:1-5 change of name 24 years went by Introduction: God had many things planned for Abram a long time before it ever happened. He laid out ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Worship Is A Verb!

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 31, 2017
     | 5,817 views

    Worship services are first and foremost to offer worship to God through Christ Jesus, rather than satisfy the attendee. Many have lost sight of the fact that Church services are more about the attendee giving than receiving.

    “I used to attend congregational worship services but I quit because I got nothing from it.” “Church is boring.” “When I sit in the pew during church services, I think about how much more I could be accomplishing if I had stayed home.” Through the decades, I have heard a multitude of people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Excellent Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 11, 2016
     | 8,897 views

    The church should strive to be excellence in all we do!

    Excellence January 10, 2016 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 When I was in seminary I had a professor who taught Pastoral Care and Counseling classes. She was adamant that sporting events for kids should never have a winner, because then there would never be a loser. There were major debates in class, she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Guidelines For Christianity: The Fruit Of Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 31, 2015
     | 5,740 views

    Where do you need the spiritual grace of self-control? Seek the Lord for direction, and let Him mold you into a Disciple that is controlled at all times and in all circumstances by the Holy Spirit.

    “. . . the fruit of the spirit is . . . self-control. . .” (Gal. 5:22-23) Not too long ago I watched the movie “Castaway” with Tom Hanks. He was stranded on this island after a plane crash in the ocean. He had nothing to eat at first but coconuts. He had to master the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Meanwhile

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 30, 2015
     | 6,312 views

    Hope is why we persevere in a long obedience in the same direction.

    Title: Meanwhile Text: I Corinthians 15:50-58 Thesis: Hope is why we persevere in a long obedience in the same direction. Explanation: In 1980 IVP published Eugene Peterson’s book, “A Long Obedience In The Same Direction.” Thirty-five years ago Peterson had picked up on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeremy Dunn avatar

    Staying Resolute

    Contributed by Jeremy Dunn on Dec 27, 2014
     | 7,340 views

    A few worthwhile resolutions for the coming New Year

    Around the New Year I always like to look at resolutions that people have made. When I opened my web browser I noticed a little statement that said; “For discovering the best bakeries before 2015 resolutions, there’s the Google app.” I guess even Google knows what resolutions ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Watfaring Strangers , A Study Of 1 Peter- Part 11- " Wives" Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on May 15, 2018
     | 4,180 views

    Part 11 of our 1 Peter study

    Thanks to Jeff Strite for thje illustration and Bill Glass for the outline Wayfaring Strangers a study of 1 Peter part 11 and “In the same way, you wives” Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6 1 Peter 3:1-6 Let me read you a letter to a wife sent to tech support Dear Tech Support, last year I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Clearing The Closets Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 7, 2018
     | 4,857 views

    Message 2 in a series on the spiritual habits the lead to a higher walk with God. This message focuses on the third habit of regular confession of sin.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Cleaning the closets / clearing the conscience” Review There is no vibrant physical heath without proper diet and exercise. There can be no healthy relationships without practicing the things that build relationships. The things we will explore of the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    The Process To Integrity

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 18, 2018
     | 5,462 views

    A short series looking at how to become people of integrity

    The Process to Integrity Psalm 119:33-40 August 19, 2018 This past week I read about a candidate for the Florida Legislature who said she had a college degree that she didn't complete. Se said he plans to stay in the race and “will lead by example from now on.” She actually posted a picture of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Enns avatar

    Getting Smoked! Series

    Contributed by Timothy Enns on Oct 19, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,437 views

    Showing a need for the Word of God in our lives. We need to receive the Word, embrace the Word and Get movin!

    (illustration by Wes Humble @ WesHumble.com) Can you imagine what it was like for the church in Smyrna as they watched their beloved and aged pastor burn at the stake? Polycarp was his name. He was a disciple of Jesus’ disciple, the Apostle John. One could tell it immediately because he ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene