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  • W. Alderman avatar

    Giving All Diligence

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Sep 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,091 views

    This is a word study in sermon form on the word diligence

    “GIVE ALL DILIGENCE” Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. (Proverbs 4:23) INTRODUCTION: It is important as believers that we understand the clear meaning of the word diligence so that we may know how we should exercise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Raising The Roof

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,090 views

    Turning a visitation into a habitation.

    “Raisin’ The Roof” Text: II Kings 4:8-16 Changing a visitation into a habitation! A. No room in present structure. (There was evidently no room for the prophet to move in to make room they had to raise the room. They had to expand their present structure.) Often there is no room in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Your Desire Determines Your Destiny

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Oct 3, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,025 views

    The will to win is important but the prepare is imperative!

    Your Desire Determines Your Destiny I Corinthians 9:24-27 Everyone wants to win! 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 24 You’ve all been to the stadium and seen the athletes race. Everyone runs; one wins. Run to win. 25 All good athletes train hard. They do it for a gold medal that tarnishes and fades. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Magnitude Of God's Call Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,992 views

    The gifts and callings of God are beyond our wildest capacity to understand.

    The Magnitude of God’s Call Jonah 3:3-5 * The New Testament tells us in Romans 11 that both the gifts and callings of God are irrevocable and/or without repentance. This literally means that God didn’t make a mistake, He doesn’t regret, and He is not saddened by the gifts and callings He has given ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Amends

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 5, 2009
     | 7,782 views

    A sermon from material from Celebrate Recovery on making amends (Blessed are the peacemakers)

    Evening Service for 4/26/2009 Making Amends Introduction: Telemachus was a monk who lived in the 4th century AD. He felt God saying to him, “Go to Rome.” He was in a monastery. He put his possessions in a sack and set out for Rome. When he arrived in the city, people were thronging into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Jesus Said About God's Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009
     | 3,400 views

    What did Jesus teach about God’s forgiveness in the parable of the prodigal? That it is lavish, and that it is for US!

    WHAT JESUS SAID ABOUT Luke 15: 11-32 1. Illus. of my friend Paul • Teaches counseling at seminary, also maintains a small private practice on the side. • “Other than for marital troubles, the number one reason people come to see me is unresolved guilt. Most of the time they don’t know it, but what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Breatplate Of Righteousness - Spiritual Warfare Part 10 Series

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,602 views

    (PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com)

    Spiritual Warfare (SW-10) The Breastplate of Righteousness Eph. 6:13-18 Have you ever had the experience where you learn something and that little something you learn immediately makes sense of the rest - it all falls into place when that one thing gets straightened out. There is a sense in which ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Authority Of The Believer

    Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,108 views

    Children of God have no need to fear the devil.

    THE AUTHORITY OF THE BELIEVER Satan wants us to be scared. Peter describes him as a roaring lion (1Pet 5:8). Have you ever thought why he is called a roaring lion? Why does a lion roar? A lion roars when he has finished eating - he eats until he is full and then he wants to go to sleep but he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lesson 2: Christmas

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 13, 2009
     | 596 views

    The importance of the gifts presented to Jesus.

    Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Christmas Gifts Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 2 December 14, 2008 A. MATTHEW 2:1-12 “Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is He who has been born ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "If You're Going To Have A Wedding..."

    Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Jan 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,744 views

    This sermon on the second Sunday of Epiphany focuses on Jesus’ first miracle of changing the water to wine at a wedding in Cana.

    "If You’re Going to Have a Wedding..." Sermon on John 2:1-11 Epiphany 2-A January 18, 2009 The Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. Badin United Methodist Church It seems that at every wedding, something is bound to go wrong. No matter how much planning has gone into it, no matter how much attention ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Perfect Dad

    Contributed by Bill Purvis on Oct 20, 2008
    based on 33 ratings
     | 10,794 views

    Using Genesis 48:9 this Father’s Day sermon can be used year around to help people appreciate their fathers or learn to cope with the absence of a good father figure.

    “Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Perfect Dad” Genesis 48:9 Robert Kiyosaki (Ki yo sa ki) wrote a best selling book on finances called, “Rich Dad, Poor Dad”. It’s an awesome book I highly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Different Shades Of Brown. Series

    Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Oct 25, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,686 views

    Current events {originally written October 20, 2008; updated and revised 07/04/2012}

    My fellow Americans and those who have chosen to call themselves Americans, The soon approaching presidential election is not just about racism; it is also about classes. Frightening arrays of problems caused by these trying times have pitted the rich 1 percent verses the poor’s increasing 99 ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Don't Throw Away Your Shield!

    Contributed by Lark Lewis on Nov 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,992 views

    Every Christian is born a warrior: it is his destiny to be assaulted; it is his duty to attack.

    Don’t Throw Away Your Shield! 2 Samuel 1:21 Ye mountains of Gilboa, let there be no dew, neither let there be rain, upon you, nor fields of offerings: for there the shield of the mighty is vilely cast away, the shield of Saul, as though he had not been anointed with oil. Hebrews 10:35-39 Cast ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    When Do You Know When To Quit?

    Contributed by Jay Winters on Dec 30, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,423 views

    This was the second to last Sunday in the church year. It has been an interesting journey through Luke. Next week we’ll finish up with Luke with his amazing account of the crucifixion. This week though, I kind of looked back on all of the sermons I’ve pre

    In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who gained our souls for us. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, When do you know that it is time to quit? In my youth, I was a swimmer. I was a sprinter. I detested the long races and loved the quick ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    John - Full Of Christmas Cheer

    Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 19,734 views

    An advent message thinking about what John the baptist has to do with this season.

    Luke 1:3-18 The season of Christmas is upon us, but I wonder at what point did this realisation hit you? When you saw the decorations going up in shopping centres - something which always seems to happen way too early (i.e. October)? When you received your first card? In the Church Advent ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist