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  • EGERTON GBONDA avatar

    The Being Should Equate To The Doing

    Contributed by Egerton Gbonda on Sep 3, 2012
     | 4,095 views

    BE DOERS OF THE WORD

    THE BEING SHOULD EQUATE TO THE DOING Our readings this morning i.e. the set of verses in Gospel of Mark chapter 7: 1-8, 14-15 and 21-23 coupled with the epistle reading of James chapter 1 verses 17 to 27 point to this fact (among others) that our outward doings should reflect our being. Therefore, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Your Identification

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,508 views

    Are you SURE you have the correct Christian identification?

    PROTECTING YOUR IDENTITY IS BIG BUSINESS AND OF PRIME IMPORTANCE, ESPECIALLY ALL OF US WHO SERVE IN UNIFORM. PHISHING SCAMS, COMPUTER HACKING AS WELL AS ALL FORMS OF TECHNOLOGY WILL BE USED TO STEAL YOUR IDENTITY. IT IS ESTIMATED THAT 8.1 MILLION PEOPLE THIS PAST YEAR WERE VICTIMS OF IDENTITY ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    When Sorrow Is In Tune With God

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jul 4, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,211 views

    This sermon deals with what can happen in our lives when we respond to sorrow in a godly way; it can bring about repentance, redemption as well as renewal.

    Sorrow and heartache are common to all of us. To pass through life without feeling the hurt of disappointment, the sting of rebuke or the pain of unfulfilled desires is impossible. Sorrow is a part of life and it comes not only at the point of death, but at any sense of loss. The church at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Harvest: What Kind Of Soil Are You?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 30, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,909 views

    A short, challenging, all-age talk given at a harvest festival service.

    I love the ‘Mr. Men’ books by Roger Hargreaves! I also enjoy reading the ‘Little Miss’ books too, but my favourite has to be Mr Greedy. A few years ago it was the children’s book that I read more than any other and as a result it’s required a lot of sticky tape to hold it together. I particularly ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Seeds And Soils Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,447 views

    Jesus teaches about the spiritual depth of people and their reception to the Word of God.

    Seeds and Soils June 8, 2008 Me: I know nothing about farming. I can’t make anything but weeds grow in my lawn. But I get fascinated by people who do understand those things. Some people can make any plant grow. When I walk through the garden section at Home Depot the plants all lean over. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stop & Consider: Looking Forward-Projections Of Promise. Series

    Contributed by Marty Boller on Dec 23, 2005
    based on 91 ratings
     | 6,059 views

    #2 of 3 New Years teachings. Geared to help your listeners to reflect on what God has done in their lives and to dream about what God might do in the future.

    Welcome to 2006. It’s A New Year. A time for New Year Resolutions Top Ten New Year’s Resolutions... 1. Lose weight 2. Stop smoking 3. Stick to a budget 4. Save or earn more money 5. Find a better job 6. Become more organized 7. Exercise more 8. Be more patient at work/with others 9. Eat ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Genesis 24 - How To Find The Right Person For Me - Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jun 10, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,999 views

    What is it that sets Rebekah apart? Perhaps it is that although Kate marries prince William, who in the future will be crowned the king of England, Rebekah marries Isaac from whom will come Jesus, who in the future will be acknowledged as the Prince of Pe

    Genesis 24 - HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT PERSON FOR ME - Part 5. Both have beautiful jewelry, except that one has a sapphire ring on her finger and the other wears a nose ring. One woman arrives to her wedding in a limousine. The other on a camel. One veils her face as she walks the aisle of a huge ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christian Or Disciple

    Contributed by Eljay Payopay on Nov 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,572 views

    Are you a Christian or Disciple?

    Matthew 28:18-20 NIV 18Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and MAKE DISCIPLES of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    How Our Beliefs Add To Our Worry

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 29, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,377 views

    Worry is worsened because we believe everything our mind is telling us. Often our mind is lying to us.

    A TRUSTWORTHY SOURCE? You’re being lied to . . . by your own mind. - John 14:27. - This is bold statement, so let me unpack what I mean. - We have great confidence in our feelings. We trust them and believe them. - One of our feelings is worry. “I’m feeling worried.” Our mind is telling us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Disciples Get Together Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 16, 2021
     | 3,719 views

    In this series we are looking at ACTS OF DISCIPLESHIP and we begin where Acts does. Disciples Get Together.

    ACTS OF DISCIPLESHIP Disciples Get Together Acts 2:42-47 Introduction Acts 2 was called by J. D. Bales “The hub of the Bible”. Three thousand people responded to the gospel call, gave their lives to the Lord, were baptized and received forgiveness and the indwelling Holy Spirit. This infant ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Purpose Of The Second Coming

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 1, 2022
     | 2,012 views

    The Second coming of Jesus Christ as told by Mark

    The Purpose of the Second Coming Mark 13:24-27 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 24 “But in those days, after that tribulation, THE SUN WILL BE DARKENED AND THE MOON WILL NOT GIVE ITS LIGHT, 25 AND THE STARS WILL BE FALLING from heaven, and the powers that are in the heavens will be shaken. 26 “Then ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Oladayo Oladosu avatar

    When The Battle Chooses You 1 Series

    Contributed by Oladayo Oladosu on Jul 24, 2019
     | 11,741 views

    Each person oftentimes face life with so much enthusiasm but meet with disappointments. When life challenges you, how do you respond to it?

    When the Battle Chooses You 23 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. 24 Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. 25 The disciples went and woke him, saying, "Lord, save us! We're going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Taylor avatar

    The Power Of Christ's Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 12, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,513 views

    The Power of Christ's Reconciliation Big Idea – The gospel turns enemies into friends and promises that we will one day stand before God sinless and pure. Our Present Status: Reconciled through Christ (vs. 22)

    The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ, part 6 The Power of Christ's Reconciliation Colossians 1:18-23 David Taylor March 1, 2015 We are in a series on Paul's letter to the Colossian church, called “The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ.” Two weeks ago we saw Paul describing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Better Location, A Better Arrangement Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 5, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,664 views

    We serve a Savior Who is superior to all, and Who relates to us from the inside out.

    A Better Location, A Better Arrangement (Hebrews 8) 1. An Arab was walking through the Sahara desert, desperate for water, when he saw something, far off in the distance. Hoping to find water, he walked towards the image, only to find Hymie sitting at a card table with a bunch of ties laid out on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Great Love Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 24, 2023
     | 1,931 views

    Based on John 3:16 - Reminds hearers that God's great love is directed to them.

    “GOD’S GREAT LOVE” John 3:16 FBCF – 4/16/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Simple things in life are sometimes most special & most profound: - Sunrise or sunset - A hug from your child or grandchild - The power of a simple word of thanks spoken to someone, or a simple word of encouragement given to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist