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  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Supply Knowledge Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 7, 2010
     | 3,965 views

    Hebrews 10:36 teaches that obedience is a key to obtaining God’s promise: “You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.”

    Supply Knowledge Be Certain of God’s Promises, Part 4 080909 PM Text--2 Peter 1:1-11 Introduction This lesson continues a series focused on the promises of God and our part in receiving what has been promised. Definition: A promise is a transaction between two or more persons whereby the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Discipline Of Confession Series

    Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Apr 27, 2014
     | 6,107 views

    Three key words will provide the basic structure or format of this message: Agreement, Benefits, and Caution. These will help us remember, and may well serve us as the A-B-C's of Confession.

    THE DISCIPLINE OF CONFESSION "He who conceals his sins (the rebellion of his heart against God) will not prosper (advance or flourish) but whoever confesses (openly and willingly owns up to) and forsakes (leaves behind, deserts, and ceases from doing) them will have mercy (the loving, tender ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Getting Out Of A Rut

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 8, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,209 views

    4 Keys from the book of Nehemiah on how to get out of a rut. The Jews had stalled on building the walls around their city for 87 years. 4 Keys he employed: 1. Water the Ground, 2. See with fresh eyes, 3. A promise to fight by, 4. Tokens of God's favor

    Getting Out of A Rut PPT 1 Message Title Today we are going to use the story of the book of Nehemiah to talk about getting out of a Rut. If you remember the Jews had started worshipping idols, God punished them by having the Babylonians overrun them and take most of them to Babylon as slaves. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Ho-Hum

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 2, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,520 views

    We are lost in the swamp of compromise, because: 1. We value security over significance. 2. We value what is easy over what takes effort. 3. We value the material over the spiritual. 4. We value mediocrity over excellence.

    John Steinbeck, winner of the Nobel Prize, decided to travel around the country he loved in order to explore and enjoy it more deeply. He was also planning on writing about his experiences in a book, but he was surprised that very few people encouraged him to go. Some even said that it was too ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Learning Things The Hard Way! Genesis 29 Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Apr 17, 2017
     | 9,221 views

    A very practical sermon on finding your right marriage partner. This message will give you five excellent tips for finding your right life partner. This sermon also covers, the lessons Jacob learnt the hard way; what you sow, you reap.

    Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Man basically is wicked, tough and deceptive in nature because of the fall and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    In Giving, Where Is The ‘enough’ Line? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 21, 2019
     | 3,536 views

    Paul doesn't just say, "Tithe and you're good." Rather, he encourages the Corinthians to "excel in the grace of giving." What does that mean exactly? And what does grace have to do with giving?

    IN GIVING, WHERE IS THE "ENOUGH" LINE? Many Christians would say, “Tithe and you’re good.” - There is a natural tendency in almost all of us to want to know where the line is. It might be so we don’t cross it. It might be so we can cross it. But we want to know where the line is. - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Not Dead Series

    Contributed by Coz Von on Apr 12, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,386 views

    Is God dead? God's not dead. please help me to contact the producers of the movie "Gods not dead" please inform them that I have excellent proof of Gods existence - from the Bible, proving Gods existence it would blow their minds/ for part 2 of the movie

    They say: God is not dead? Is He is still in control. So, why then are we experiencing so much suffering and pain here on earth? Does God even care? Is He trying to punish us or did He forget us. Is He really a God of love? Would a God of love allow us to go through pain, death, and hardship? Think ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Time Of Their Sojourning. Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 17, 2022
     | 1,342 views

    Moreover, it came to pass at the end of four hundred and thirty years, that all the hosts of the Lord left the land of Egypt. It was 430 years to the day, after they had entered the land of Egypt, that the armies of the Lord came out from Egypt in excellent order, as if in a military formation.

    Exodus 12:41-42. The Time of Their Sojourning. 41And it came to pass at the end of the four hundred and thirty years, on the fifteenth of Nisan even the same day it came to pass, that all the hosts of the LORD went out from the land of Egypt. 42It is a night to be much observed unto the LORD for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Vine And The Branches Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 3, 2001
    based on 99 ratings
     | 16,373 views

    The role of branches is to ebar fruit. The key to bearing fruit is to remain firmly attached to the vine, relying on the power of God to bring forth fruit.

    What does it mean for you to be a Christian? Does it mean, perhaps, the comfort of knowing that your on God’s side? Does it mean being part of a wider community of people who are mutually dependent and supportive? Does it mean being part of a world-wide community of people who share a love for and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Goal Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Doug Morrell on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,367 views

    Discipleship is the key to effective ministry in the church. Nothing we can do has more potential to change the world than making disciples.

    We are called to make disciples. It is the heart of our Lord’s Commission for His church. Jesus said: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    But It's A Mother's Job To Worry About Her Kids

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 24, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,761 views

    This sermon looks at the sin of worry by looking at three key passages that point to God’s higher vision for our lives - a life of peace.

    “I’m worried about my kids.” Worry just seems to be a natural part of parenthood. How many Moms have said, “It’s a mother’s job to worry about her kids”? As easy as it is to worry about your kids and as quick as we are to excuse our worry as being a natural part of parenthood, we need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Test Of Leadership Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Mar 8, 2003
    based on 239 ratings
     | 28,934 views

    The greatest test of any spiritual leader is the test of temptation. In this final message of the eight part series this sermon examines the keys to overcoming temptation.

    LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP – PART EIGHT “THE TEST OF LEADERSHIP” Matthew 4:1-11 ©Larry L. Thompson (2003) “Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. [2] After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. [3] The tempter came to him and said, "If you are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shane Speck avatar

    Trials Of Poverty & Riches Series

    Contributed by Shane Speck on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,558 views

    Humility is one of the great keys of an effective Christian life. James points out some important aspects of living the humble Christian life.

    PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING “Trials of Poverty & Riches” (James 1:9-11) Introduction:  Keeping in our context we see that wisdom to understand our trials can be a very useful thing…it can also be useful as we consider our attitude in the world  No one likes a stuck up ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    How To Have A Happier New Year

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 29, 2002
    based on 644 ratings
     | 74,819 views

    These four verbs hold the key to a happier new year. If all four are implemented in our life it will assure deeper happiness and greater joy.

    HOW TO HAVE A HAPPIER NEW YEAR “For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you. Most assuredly, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master; nor is he who is sent greater than he who sent him. If you know these things, happy are you if you do them.” John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Open Heaven: Doorways To Touching Heaven Series

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jun 27, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 12,011 views

    This sermon deals with five keys that will contribute to experiencing an open heaven on one’s life -Obedience, Repentance, Prayer, Tithes & Offerings and Worship.

    Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Senior Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic