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  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Way Of The Godly Verses...

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 13, 2013
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     | 3,702 views

    In Psalm 1, we have a plea for a deeper, more solid, more productive walk with God. The person that has a close walk with God is called Blessed! (Happy, Fortunate and to be envied.) So, how can we make the most of our walk with God? How can it become a

    The Way of the Godly Verses... Psalm 1:1-6NLT INTRODUCTION A young man was learning to be a paratrooper. Before his first jump, he was given these instructions: 1. Jump when you are told. 2. Count to ten and pull the ripcord. 3. In the unlikely event that your chute doesn’t open pull ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sovereignty Gone Viral Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 18, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,419 views

    All things work together for ultimate good because God is Sovereign over all.

    Sovereignty Gone Viral (Isaiah 45:1-13) 1. My friend reviewed her young son's fill-in-the-blank homework. One line: "At Christmas, we exchange gifts with ____." His response: "Receipts." [Reader’s Digest] 2. The word “exchange” can imply the mutuality of gift exchanging, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Susan Babb, OSL avatar

    Lord, Speak To Me

    Contributed by Susan Babb, Osl on Mar 28, 2013
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     | 12,496 views

    It is so easy to talk to God, but do we ever listen to God. How do we listen?

    Lord, Speak to Me I Samuel 3:1-10 Psalm 139:1-5,12-17 I. Placards (hold up and give everyone a chance to read) II. Intro A. Prayer – monologue 1. we talk, God listens B. Wrong! C. Prayer – conversation 1. You know conversation a. we talk, other listens ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Christ At The Door Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 30, 2012
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     | 7,861 views

    Message about Christ standing at the door, salvation message.

    Title: Christ at the Door Theme: Show the gospel plain and simple. Text: Revelation 3:20 Revelation 3:20 Jesus said "Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.” Introduction This is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Know-Go-Do-Tell Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 8, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,780 views

    As imitators of Jesus Christ, we too are to know what to do for God, go, do what God says and tell people the truth in love!

    Last week from Luke 13 we noted that Jesus responded to persecution by actually just continuing the work He was called to do by God. Maybe this is where we got the saying “when the going gets tough, the tough gets going!” In our passage today, we will note the confidence of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Love Is Blind

    Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Oct 17, 2012
     | 5,297 views

    I wrote this sermon for those who are blind and don't know it's Jesus. He's waiting for me eyes to come open about what he's going to do for his followers

    Using God, first thing I want to learn, so I vision myself taking advantage of any opportunity that comes my way. I don’t feel like doing this, I do it automatically to get as close as I can to Jesus is how I’m using God. Vital information comes on a daily bases that information is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Anchored In The Storm Pt3

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 1, 2012
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     | 5,572 views

    Another tragedy that often happens when some people are going through a storm, is that they stop being faithful to God in the area of giving. So the third anchor we must throw out is

    Part 1 & Part 2 Review 1. When You’re In A Storm, You Cannot Depend On Human Wisdom The sailors that were traveling with Paul were skilled and knowledgeable men. They knew what to do when they found themselves caught in a storm so they begin to lighten the ship’s load and even threw the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Waiting

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Nov 11, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,776 views

    Paul was not giving 21st Century Pastors a liturgy for administering Communion. He was admonishing people who eat together in the name of Jesus to eat with the right Spirit - a spirit of unity.

    Waiting Scripture: 1 Cor. 11:17-34 We were hungry. We had put in a long day at school. We had played hard outside after school. We were called inside by Mom or the porch light going on indicating it was time to come in. We had cleaned up for supper, which in itself was a daunting task, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Greg Thompson avatar

    The 3 Doors In Revelation

    Contributed by Greg Thompson on Nov 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,505 views

    Our Job as Christians

    The 3 doors in revelations Rev 4:1 Introduction: How many of you remember the game show let’s make a deal? A lot of times a person would win a prize and then have a chance to exchange it for what was behind the curtain or door. Here in revelation we see 3 doors 1) is an open door for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Our Kind Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rob Hall on Nov 20, 2012
     | 5,847 views

    this Psalm expresses our trust and dependence upon God

    OUR KIND OF PRAYER Text: Ps. 25 Intro: 1. sing the youth song---unto thee, O Lord, Do I lift up my soul… 2. That is taken straight from Ps. 25, our text for tonite. 3. Read the Psalm 4. What do we see of the psalmist as he looks to God? I. WE SEE HIS SPIRIT A. sacrificial---v. 1-2 I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Law Vs Grace Part 2

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 21, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,905 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you still under the law? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are under grace not law IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 24:2 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) 2. So Saul chose 3,000 elite troops

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you still under the law? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are under grace not law IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 24:2 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) 2. So Saul chose 3,000 elite troops from all Israel and went to search for David and his men ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus: Saviour, Lord, Messiah - A Christmas Eve Communion Reflection

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 24, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,218 views

    The Bible tells us Jesus is Saviour, Jesus is the Messiah, Jesus is the Lord. Jesus was not born to condemn us, He was born to save us. Jesus was born to remove the guilt of our sins. Jesus came to set you free from the penalty of your sin.

    2012 12 24 ASH PM Christmas Eve Communion It’s Christmas Eve. What does Christmas mean to you? Has the real meaning of Christmas changed for you over the years? How long have you known that Jesus is the real reason for the season? I’m assuming that you must have known it for some ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Tomorrow’s Forecast Uncertain

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 6, 2013
     | 4,185 views

    Looking back on 2012. 2013 brings fear. The command to "fear not"

    - Gen. 6:5-6,11-13; Mt. 24:37-39 - Note Mt 6:52 - Do you have any doubt that we are officially in the "days of Noah?" - Our days of grief & violence in 2012 Jan - Italy Costa Concordia runs aground – 32 Die Feb - Florida George Zimmerman allegedly shoots and kills Trayvon Martin, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles R. Peck avatar

    The Church Of Laodicea

    Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Jan 13, 2013
     | 4,645 views

    This ws one of the seven churches in Asia, the last church which was in a lukewarn condition, displeasing to God.

    The Church of Laodicea Revelation 3:14/22 In the book of Revelation John addresses the seven churches that are in Asia. He stating in chapter one and verse four, “Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Servant Hood 101

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 21, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,609 views

    The One who needed to be served is serving!

    John 13:1-30 Verse 1-2-Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that His hour had come that He should depart from this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end. And supper being ended, the devil having already put it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist