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  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Let Go Of The Rope

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,023 views

    Stop clinging to the things nhot of God.

    Let Go of the Rope! Matthew 19:16-26 In Bible study class this week, we had a good discussion on the beginning faith walk of Abraham and how his early walk is very similar to our own. During the discussion, I began to think about my own life, the things I hold dear, the things that mean a lot to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Good And Bad Alike

    Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Jun 11, 2007
    based on 93 ratings
     | 10,089 views

    What? “Good and bad alike” invited to the palace? The door is wide open and all of them are let inside: can you imagine what happened there, the horrendous stampede? Costly carpets, marble, gold, everything clean and suddenly dirty beggars and hungry peas

    “…Everyone, good and bad alike” Matthew 22: 1-14… Mathew 22: 8-10: Then he said to his servants, ’The wedding banquet is ready, but those I invited did not deserve to come. Go to the street corners and invite to the banquet anyone you find.’ 1So the servants went out into the streets and ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    Wise Worship - A Christmas Message.

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 24, 2011
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    Merry Christmas

    Intro: 1. Several passages of scriptures just amaze me: "12 "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do, he will do also; and greater works than these he will do; because I go to the Father." John 14:12 "23 I in them and You in Me, that they may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Solution For The Stable Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 25, 2011
    based on 35 ratings
     | 18,868 views

    One of the most puzzling facts of Christmas is that God, when He came to earth & took upon Himself human form, was born in a stable. Why? Were there not more appropriate places for the Son of God?

    THE MYSTERY OF THE MANGER A SOLUTION FOR THE STABLE LUKE 2: 1-7 Seven year old Johnny yelled “Daddy, guess what’s missing?” The front lawn rang with excitement as the family put the life-size manger scene in place. “What?” his father asked while he finished fastening Joseph to a stake for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Expiry Date - Part 3 - Get Rid Of Anger Series

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 24, 2012
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     | 4,834 views

    Part 3 and final of the series "God's Expiry Date" learn how to get rid of anger

    Has God passed His own expiry date? Is religion just for weak people? Is civilization passed the time for us to believe in God? Today we will learn about secularism. What it means to be a Godly person in a secular world. Philippians 3:14-15 14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    54. The Coming Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 9, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,789 views

    Through Jesus’ incarnation and atonement, the gift of salvation has been graciously prepared, gift-wrapped and is now ready to be offered to a mainly ignorant humanity.

    [IN GOD’S IMAGE 54 - THE COMING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • James Lee avatar

    If My People

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 12, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,016 views

    Does America need economic reform or repentance? I believe, the answer is repentance. Adapted from a sermon by Pastor George Harris

    As I listened to our president speaking on our economy, jobs and health care it occurred to me that the economy has been one of our nation's major concerns, as it is right now. With Government shut downs credit ratings in danger and the like, we are in a crisis unlike any I have seen in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be An Agent Of Change, Not A Victim-Part -1 Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jan 9, 2014
    based on 14 ratings
     | 21,435 views

    “You must be the change you want to see in the world.” Bible says “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot,” (Ecclesiastes 3:1-2)

    A Time for Change- Ecclesiastes 3:1-17 “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot,” (Ecclesiastes 3:1-2) Today, we live in a world of rapid change. The evidence of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith, Hope, And Love: Essentials Of A Healthy Heart Life

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014
     | 6,497 views

    Faith, hope, and love. They make up a triad of truths about God and us. We continuously need these three factors, which is what "abide" implies.

    Faith, Hope, and Love: Essentials of a Healthy Heart Life 1 Corinthians 13:13 “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” - Faith, Hope, Love: These 3 can be discussed on their own merit, but I’d like to take a look at how they relate to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Fishing Trip

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 15, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,876 views

    What was Jesus fishing for from Peter?

    The Fishing Trip John 21:1-23 Introduction I’m going fishing. At least here in eastern Tennessee, this sounds like something one does when they want to relax. And when said in a group, it is an informal invitation for others to join. However, if we were to think this the case of Peter and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Danny Davis avatar

    The Big Story: Magnificat Series

    Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 7, 2014
     | 6,234 views

    Mary, a young virgin girl, is pregnant. Though the pregnancy is of divine action she is still in danger of human repercussions. Yet in the midst of what could be a tumultuous time for this young girl she chooses to focus on God and make Him bigger.

    (ME) Good morning Odessa First! Merry Christmas! We are so blessed with all the Christmas decorations – it just looks beautiful around here. I guess you could say, “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!” First Time Guests – Introduction Christmas is my ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Issachar's Life

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 8, 2015
     | 5,050 views

    To show that Issachar saw his own strength, rested on it and became a slave. Don't rest in your own strength but rest in the power of the LORD. Ephesians 6:10 (Amplified Bible) In conclusion, be strong in the Lord [be empowered through your union with H

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you relax in your past victories? No. Keep on glorifying the LORD for more new victories. 1 Chronicles 16:27 (Amplified Bible) Honor and majesty are [found] in His presence; strength and joy are [found] in His sanctuary. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Joseph Is In Charge Of His Brothers

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 8, 2015
     | 4,063 views

    To show that Joseph is blessed beyond Abraham and Isaac and he is above his brothers as their leader, just as JESUS is infinitely above us and we are lead into blessings after blessings because of JESUS within us.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you blessed? Yes. Because the Seed of Abraham dwells within me. Psalms 105:6 (New King James Version) O seed of Abraham His servant, You children of Jacob, His chosen ones! II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that Joseph is blessed beyond Abraham and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit - Love Series

    Contributed by David Troyer on Apr 28, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,475 views

    This sermon deals with some of the many passages in the Scriptures which deal with Love including I Corinthians 13.

    Today’s Key passage of Scripture comes from: Galatians 5:22-23 While you are turning there… See if you can remember all of the fruits of the spirit. Hopefully many of you can. As we look in Galatians 5:22-23 this morning, we read… 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Win Over Temptation Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 31, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,158 views

    Practical insights from Joseph being tempted by Potiphar's wife: Eliminate self-pity, tell the truth to yourself, think about what you will gain or lose, make a commitment to win. Ultimately, the key is (3X) "The Lord was with Joseph."

    HOW TO WIN OVER TEMPTATION—Genesis 39 Temptation. It seems to pop up out of nowhere—although it comes from somewhere! It may be drugs—or ice cream. A party at school—or a pity party. A click on a computer, an alluring fantasy, or a sudden invitation. The feeling of something in a shopping cart—or ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed