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  • Brad Bailey avatar

    The Bread Of Life Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2010
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    When our physical hunger is satisfied, what can satisfy our hunger for security and satisfaction of the soul?

    In his book entitled God‘s Psychiatry, Charles Allen tells this story: As World War II was drawing to a close, the Allied armies gathered up many hungry orphans. They were placed in camps where they were well-fed. Despite excellent care, they slept poorly. They seemed nervous and afraid. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Life Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 4, 2010
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    Do you face the future with your heart filled with fear, or do you face the future with your heart filled with faith in the goodness of God?

    A Life of Faith Hebrews 11:1 – 6 1Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. 2This is what the ancients were commended for. 3By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Giver Of Life Series

    Contributed by Connail Johnson on Nov 10, 2010
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    Now, as we will see, God’s design for the woman as life-giver goes beyond her physical abilities. It permeates her entire makeup as a female. Therefore the primary focus of the woman of maturation is to conceive, develop, and give new life to whatever she

    THE WOMBED MAN “THE GIVER OF LIFE” HER MATURATION Text: Ps.139:14 Introduction: FOCUS FACTOR When God created the woman to be able to carry a baby to term and to deliver that baby, he gave her extraordinary capabilities. He built her so that she could do what He had designed her to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Praying Life Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Nov 19, 2010
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    Prayer is not just an isolated act; it is a lifestyle.

    THE PRAYING LIFE Talking and Listening to God -- Part 1 Isaac Butterworth November 21, 2010 Ephesians 6:18-20 (NIV) 18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. 19 Pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    No Life In You

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 14, 2009
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    Jesus is calling those around him from observation to participation. He is issuing that same call to us. If YOU are just observers of Christianity and not participators, YOU HAVE NO LIFE IN YOU.

    John 6: 51 – 58 / No Life In You Intro: There has been a debate for years about when life begins. Some believe life begins at the moment of conception, while others are convinced it starts when the baby takes the first breath. But, I am convinced that life doesn’t really begin until the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Dichotomy Of Life

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 14, 2013
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    For believers, there is no distinction between the secular and the sacred; we belong to God.

    Dichotomy of Life January 13, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: For believers, there is no distinction between the secular and the sacred; we belong to God. Focus Passage: 1 Corinthians 10:23-31 Supplemental Passage: whether Paul or Apollos or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Transformed Life

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 18, 2013
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    The Apostle Paul teaches us what a transformed life, how to have it and what it looks like.

    THE TRANSFORMED LIFE Acts 9 True saving faith is not faith in the facts but faith in a person, Jesus Christ. And it is not mental ascent or agreement. ... "it is a firm conviction that leads to conduct". Where there is no accompanying conduct... it is just head belief. True belief causes a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proof Of Life

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 11, 2013
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    If we examine ourselves, we can know for sure whether or not we are saved.

    Proof of Life March 10, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: If we examine ourselves, we can know for sure whether or not we are saved. Focus Passage: 2 Corinthians 13:5-10 Introduction: What proves you are living? Your birth certificate? Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Shelf Life Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 18, 2011
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    The bread God provides for us can’t be acquired at a drive-up window, or purchased in bulk from Costco to stockpile in your freezer. In fact, it isn’t only food: it’s all of our needs, and we need to look to him daily to provide.

    How many of you have ever used those Pillsbury refrigerated dough products? Dinner rolls or biscuits or croissants? The ones where you peel off the paper and then rap the cylinder smartly on the corner of the counter and it bursts open? They’re really popular because you can make so many things ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Abundant Life

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Jul 5, 2011
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    The “abundant life” does not consist of an abundance of possessions Luke 12:15. But is a life characterized by Grace, Love, Good Works, Hope, Suffering and Comfort, and a Promise for Eternal Life.

    Abundant Life 02/21/10 PM Text: John 10:10b I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly. Introduction The “abundant life” does not consist of an abundance of possessions Luke 12:15 Then He said to them, "Beware, and be on your guard against every form of greed; for not even ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Jones avatar

    The Meaning Of Life

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 15, 2011
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    Exposition of 1 Corinthians 10 regarding we are exhorted to live for the purpose that we were created for. How do you bring glory to an all-sufficient, perfect, infinitely beautiful, infinitely wise, infinitely powerful, overflowing God?

    Text: 1 Cor 10:31, Title: The Meaning of Life, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/14/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Up until 450 years ago, everybody believed that the universe, and the sun, and the planets revolved around the earth. THEN, in 1543, Copernicus told them that the earth wasn’t the center of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian Life

    Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Oct 23, 2011
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    The Christian Life

    THE LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN Col. 2:6-7 INTRODUCTION: 1. The life of a Christian is the greatest in this world. 2. “Christianity has not been tried and found wanting; it's been found difficult and not tried.” (G.K. Chesterton, quoted in Swindoll, Hand Me Another Brick, Thomas Nelson, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tyler Hopkins avatar

    Storms Of Life

    Contributed by Tyler Hopkins on Aug 31, 2012
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    I talk about how Jesus is with us through our storms and what we need to do in our storms.

    I want to open this sermon with the scripture from Mark 4:35-41,"35 As evening came, Jesus said to his disciples, “Let’s cross to the other side of the lake.” 36 So they took Jesus in the boat and started out, leaving the crowds behind (although other boats followed). 37 But soon ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Life Of Integrity

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 20, 2012
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    Integrity is the mark of true character. The best men needing redemption and mercy; or the outward walk before men, and the secret walk with God. As a man whose feet are firmly fixed upon even ground is apprehensive of no fall, so the pious worshippers of

    Opening illustration: He was a politician noted for his integrity. Although this description might be viewed by some as a contradiction in terms, it certainly was used often and correctly to describe US Congressman Paul Henry. After the three-term member of the House of Representatives lost a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Life Is Difficult Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 25, 2012
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     | 7,271 views

    Sermon #4 in the Truths we must believe series extracted from "Truths we must Believe" by Dr. Chris Thurman. Truth #4 is "Life is Difficult" and companion texts are John 16:33 and Gal. 6:7-8.

    Title: Life is Difficult Series: TRUTHS We Must Believe #4 CHCC: August 26, 2012 John 16:33; Galatians 6:7-8 INTRODUCTION: In this series on TRUTHS we must believe, we’ve examined 3 truths so far: To err is human; You can’t please everyone; and last week Ronnie talked about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ