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  • Anonymous Contributor avatar

    Hallelujah Anyhow

    Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on Jun 30, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 16,557 views

    What do you do when your world gets turned upside down?

    HALLELUJAH ANYHOW JOB 1:21 This word is often used to express the joy that we are felling or some kind of happiness that we want to express. When you think of this word, good visions pop in your mind. You think about how things are going so well for at that specific time. You think about how God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spice Of Life

    Contributed by James May on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,964 views

    We need to be careful of murmuring and complaining and also be careful of what we ask for. God might just give us more than we bargained for.

    THE SPICE OF LIFE By Pastor James May Numbers Chapter 11:4-31 Life in South Louisiana has a number of wonderful advantages. There is no place in our nation that is better known for its food. Everywhere you go there are feasts of celebration of one kind or another. Right here, in our own ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Brevity Of Life

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on May 20, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 28,787 views

    A reflection on how short our lives really are and the importance of making the greatest impact for God out of the short time that we have.

    The Brevity of Life Introduction: In case you don't know brevity means shortness or briefness. Memorial Day weekend is a time to reflect on those who have passed away, mainly from military service. But the holiday has been broadened recently to remember loved ones who have also passed away. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Charge That Does Not Change

    Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 2, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,822 views

    Two thousand years after Timothy and 3,500 years after Joshua, the Lord’s charge for his people has not changed.

    Septuagesima Sunday Joshua 1:1-9, 2 Tim. 2:1-13 “A Charge that Does Not Change” The lessons for today provide us a remarkable opportunity to bserve two very similar situations which happen to be separated from one another by a huge gulf of time, at least as far as we humans experience time. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Pretty Leaves

    Contributed by James May on Feb 10, 2006
    based on 40 ratings
     | 10,870 views

    Jesus is looking for more than a beautiful appearance. He is looking for fruit to fill the void in the Body of Christ.

    PRETTY LEAVES Pastor Jim May Matthew 21:18-22, "Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered. And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Divine Encounter.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Sep 6, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 27,033 views

    Now there is something that is played out here on earth but it is planned in heaven. We call that a divine encounter.

    Divine encounter. Acts 8: 26 -- 40. 09/05/04 For the past few Sunday mornings, we have been talking about the main business of the church. The main business of the church is to tell people how they can be forgiven of their sin and go to heaven. That is evangelism and we want to have an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life By The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,395 views

    The Holy Spirit brings us to life through a heart transplant and a renewed mind

    Keys To Life Series July 18, 2004 Romans 8:1-17 Life by the Spirit This summer we are doing a series called “Keys to Life.” Jesus gives us life through his death and resurrection on the cross, and he promises that life will be an abundant life. We engage that abundant life by following ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Word Of Life Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 25, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,039 views

    If you want to truly live, experience Christ Personally and share Him with others.

    One summer evening, during a violent thunderstorm, a mother was tucking her little boy into bed. She was about to turn off the light when he asked with a tremor in his voice, “Mommy, will you sleep with me tonight?” The mother smiled and gave him a reassuring hug. “I can't, Dear,” she said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    You Shall Be My Witnesses

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 16, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,976 views

    Too often we ask God why don’t I have this or that, why is this happening, why, why, why. Instead we should be asking what God can you do through me? God answers with the voice like many waters, You Shall Be My Witnesses.

    Vance Havner a very practical down home preacher said, “One day of green pastures and still waters is followed by dark valleys and miry swamps and a thousand whys lie unanswered, tabled for the future.” When it comes to unanswered whys from God we all too often ask more whys instead of what! In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Storms Of Life Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 31, 2025
     | 72 views

    THE STORMS OF LIFE

    Acts 27:21-44 THE STORMS OF LIFE 1. THE FACT OF THE STORM IS TO BE EXPECTED - 14 But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    What About Me?

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Feb 16, 2006
    based on 23 ratings
     | 9,855 views

    We hear about the prodigal son but what about his older brother. He is giving out a cry that is also coming from our communities. Be we can’t hear them inside our church walls.

    What About Me? Luke 15:25-32 You have always heard the story of the Prodigal Son and how he: · Got tired of living at home · Decided to take his inheritance and leave · Spent all he had on loose living · “Came to Himself” – realized what he did · Went back home to a welcoming father · A feast was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gospel According To You

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,572 views

    This sermon looks at the factors that inspired Luke to write the gospel of Luke and how God can inspire us to communicate the gospel of Christ.

    In the New Testament there are four gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. In light of those four gospels I want to ask you an unusual question. What is the gospel according to you? This week I read a story about a new convert who testified that he had been saved by reading a copy of the fifth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your New Home Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 18,172 views

    Through a marvelous word picture, our text describes the heavenly home the Lord has waiting for those whose names are written in the Book of Life. What’s that home like? Revelation 21 describes it.

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Your New Home’s Waiting! John 14:2; Revelation 20:1-4, 10-27; 22:1-5 Introduction: What would your dream house be like? If money were no object, what would your dream house include? Perhaps, it would be like Bill ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Life And Death Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 19, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,834 views

    Believers have precious and wonderful promises from God for our life and future, but believer also have responsibilities to God. Each Christian is responsible for his or her growth in Christ-likeness.

    2 PETER 1: 8-15 [Our Precious Faith Series] LIFE AND DEATH [Matthew 25:21¨C23] Believers have precious and wonderful promises from God for our life and future, but believer also have responsibilities to God. Each Christian is responsible for his or her growth in Christ-likeness (CIT). Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing Tunnel Vision?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 15, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,586 views

    The church must know it’s mission and develop an attack plan.

    TUNNEL VISION, YOUR ASSIGNMENT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 9:37 Then saith He unto His disciples, the Harvest is truly plenteous, But the labourers are few: 33. Pray ye therefore the Lord of the Harvest, that He will send forth labourers into His Harvest. Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God