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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    I've Fallen And I Can't Get Up

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 16, 2009
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    Sin at its worst is the inability to understand ourselves and to control ourselves, leading to separation from self, others, and God. The cross, the empty tomb, and Christ’s life rescue us.

    Well, are you ready today for the fourth step, the step that’s all the way down at the floor level? Those who were not here last Sunday do not know what I’m talking about. Those who were here will need a little review. Let me explain. Last Sunday we walked the first mile on the Roman Road ... ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ephesus: Laboring Without Love Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 25, 2008
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    In our text today we have the first of seven letters from Jesus to a church. By studying these letters we can learn to look at a church the same way that God looks at a church.

    Ephesus: Laboring Without Love Revelation 2:1-7 Purpose: To discover God’s priorities for the church. Aim: I want the listener to rekindle a fervent love for Christ. INTRODUCTION: The abilities that world class athletes can demonstrate never ceases to astound me. I remember watching some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christ's Power Dwells On The Weak

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jul 22, 2009
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    So often our lives seem weak and frail. Has God failed us? Not at all! Through the Apostle Paul, learn of God’s power and grace that is at work for you. Parts: A. Lord Jesus, use my weakness for your sake. B. Lord Jesus, your grace never falls short.

    Text: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Theme: Christ’s Power Dwells on the Weak A. Lord Jesus, use my weakness for your sake B. Lord Jesus, your grace never falls short Season: Pentecost 7b Date: July 19, 2009 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Law Of Liberating Love Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 19, 2009
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     | 19,696 views

    Since we all are law breakers, we need to seek mercy. Those who have found mercy from God’s judgment should no longer judge other’s with partiality but with mercy.

    JAMES 2:8-13 A LAW OF LIBERATING LOVE [Matthew 22:36-40] Getting a proper perspective can help change our attitude. A COWBOY out west was driving down a dirt road with his dog riding in back of the pickup truck and his faithful horse in the trailer behind. He failed to negotiate a curve and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Baptism Says-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 23, 2012
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    1 of 2. John’s public baptism revealed/secured Jesus’ significance. This is a springboard to understanding Christian public baptism. But What does baptism reveal? Baptism says that...

    WHAT BAPTISM SAYS-I—Luke 3:21-23 Significance of Baptism Attention: Ralph goes to visit his grandmother & brings his friend , George with him. While Ralph talking to his grandmother, Jim starts eating the peanuts on the coffee table, & finishes them off. As they’re leaving, George says to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remembering The Blessings

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 22, 2012
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    How do you encourage yourself when times get tough? You remember the blessings.

    REMEMBERING THE BLESSINGS Those of you who know me know that I love fishing. I do not however like hunting. For some reason the thought of shooting an animal is just not appealing to me. That does not mean I do not know how to shoot. When I was a kid I was in a gun club. I competed in target ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Beginning Of… The Way Of Cain Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 21, 2010
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    Unbelief is the root of our sins and the great threat to our souls.

    Scripture Introduction Edward Everett Hale first published his novel, The Man Without a Country in 1863. He created an American army lieutenant, Philip Nolan, who developed a friendship with Aaron Burr, and is then tried as an accomplice when Burr is accused of treason. During his testimony, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Is Jesus Enough? Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 1, 2011
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     | 6,875 views

    In order to inherit the blessings of the kingdom of heaven we must humble ourselves and admit our spiritual poverty.

    "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." Most of us have heard these words from the Declaration of Independence since we were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Undeniable Mark Of A Champion

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 9, 2010
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     | 14,407 views

    What separates mediocre performance from championship performance? Where do we get our endurance? The secret is in the Power Source!!!

    The Undeniable Mark of a Champion 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 1Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we do not lose heart. 2But we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness nor handling the word of God deceitfully, but by manifestation of the truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Underestimate Your Prayers

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 6, 2010
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     | 10,749 views

    A church must continue to give itself to prayer in every situation of life.

    Ephesians 6:18 KJV Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; I. INTRODUCTION -- PRAYER A. Quotes on Prayer Guy H. King—No one is a firmer believer in prayer than the devil; not that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Prayer - Pharisee Or Publican

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 22, 2010
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    This message talks about the differences in the prayer of the Pharisee and the Publican.

    Text: “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed” (Mark 1:35). Was there a time in your life when you got up early while it was still dark, left the house to find a quiet secluded place where only ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Love Vs. Fear Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 6, 2010
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     | 9,339 views

    In part 1 of this series about Love Without Limits, Dave looks at the connection between love and fear, showing how that connection operates in individuals and in the church as an organization.

    Love vs. Fear Love Without Limits, prt. 1 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 2, 2010 1 John 4:18 (TM) 18 There is no room in love for fear. Well-formed love banishes fear. Since fear is crippling, a fearful life—fear of death, fear of judgment—is one not yet fully ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Like Father, Like Children Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 10, 2011
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     | 8,425 views

    In today's lesson we learn about the characteristics of a spiritual father.

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is knowing the characteristics of a spiritual father. Let’s learn about this in a message I am calling, “Like ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Making The Wise Choice"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 28, 2010
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     | 8,092 views

    Teaches how we make choices and how to make better ones.

    “Making the Wise Choice” October 3, 2010 “The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. And the LORD God commanded the man, "You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Laying Claim To The Family Fortune Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,565 views

    You have an inheritance that is waiting for you to claim right now - not just for eternity but for this life.

    October 24, 2010 Morning Worship Text: Luke 15:11-31 Subject: Your Inheritance Title: Laying Claim to the Family Fortune Does anyone here today have a copy of your family tree? How far back can you go? Is it something that is important to you? One thing that I have noticed in the nine years ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God