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    Folly Brings Downfall

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 19, 2022
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    Sometimes success hits our head and we rashly do things that are contrary to our character. Anybody listening? We need a pinch of failure, pain and humiliation NOW AND THEN in order to keep us grounded in God and His ways. Agree?

    Opening your treasure to the enemy Isaiah 39:2”Hezekiah was pleased, and showed them all his treasure house, the silver and the gold and the spices and the precious oil and his whole armory and all that was found in his treasuries. There was nothing in his house nor in all his dominion that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Prayer Brings Victory

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010
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    Prayer brings victory.

    Reading: 1 Samuel chapter 7 verses 2-17: Quote • It was the late Donald Barnhouse the American pastor and author, • Who stunned his congregation by saying; “Prayer changes nothing”. • The church was packed full of people, • Yet you could have heard a pin ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Resurrection Brings Us...

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009
     | 2,624 views

    Discussion of what we gain through Christ’s resurrection.

    The Resurrection Brings Us… Matthew 28:1-10 November 22, 2009 Me: I’m not generally a very pessimistic person. I do get down once in a while, and I’ve been through some deserts and hardships that caused me to wonder if it was really worth going on. But thankfully those have been few and far ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    I Am A Smooth Man

    Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008
     | 2,645 views

    We need to pursue the promises of God with the understanding that God brings about His purposes… not our dreams!

    Gen 25:21ff 1. His birth was miraculous a) God loves to glorify himself in impossible situations i) His father Isaac’s birth was miraculous ii) His mother, Rebekah was barren and Isaac prayed for her Gen 25:21 iii) We lose hope too quickly. We need the newspapers, check the rise in bond rates and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Bringing Them To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 18, 2015
     | 6,345 views

    Your story and God's power are a dynamic force.

    Bringing Them To Jesus Text: John 4:27-42 Introduction 1. Illustration: There is a legend, which recounts the return of Jesus to glory after His time on earth. Even in heaven He bore the marks of His earthly pilgrimage with its cruel cross and shameful death. The angel Gabriel approached Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Acts Factor - Sharing The Light Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 27, 2008
    based on 46 ratings
     | 30,508 views

    Paul was plunged into darkness and given sight when Ananias placed hands upon him. Every Christian has the ability to bring people out darkness... but how do we do it?

    OPEN: A mother was busy making supper in the kitchen, and needing a can of tomato soup, she asked her 5 year old son to go into the pantry and get one for her. But the light in the pantry was out and he didn’t really want to go in there. "It’s dark in there and I’m scared" he said. She asked again ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Privilege Brings Responsibility

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 71 ratings
     | 11,297 views

    Privilege Brings Responsibility (Rom. 3:1,2)

    Privilege Brings Responsibility (Rom. 3:1,2) Illustration:When Queen Victoria was a child, she didn’t know she was in line for the throne of England. Her instructors, trying to prepare her for the future, were frustrated because they couldn’t motivate her. She just didn’t take her studies ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bringing The Wanderer Home

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,699 views

    To note our responsibility of entreating the erring.

    Bringing the Wanderer Home Text: James 5.19-20 Thesis: To note our responsibility of entreating the erring. Introduction: (1) The Bible teaches the possibility of apostasy (e.g., Gal. 5.4; 2 Pet. 2.20-22). (2) What is the church to do with those who have apostatized? Discussion: I. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Bringing Others Along Series

    Contributed by Michael Fogaras on Nov 28, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,569 views

    This is #1 in a five part series on the five "No’s" or excuses of Moses.

    MOSES, MOSES EXODUS 3:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Testimony of my first sermon, August of 1990. READ EXODUS 3:1-11 Give vision of “Hand to Hand, Bringing Others Along”. HAND TO HAND BRINGING ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Bring Three To Vbs

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 4, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 1,758 views

    It is not your responsibility to save souls; it’s your responsibility to share.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Outreach. Why has God blessed Thomas Road Baptist Church for 46 years? 2. Inward focus. What is our greatest threat? "One of the most devastating things that happens in Church Growth is the shift from reaching out, to reaching in." 3. Intentional. Will evangelism come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Repentance Brings The Victory

    Contributed by James May on Apr 10, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,068 views

    Achan had sinned, Israel had been defeated, but now confession and repentance had come. God’s blessings came back and a great victory was won. Let’s learn a lesson in the church today.

    REPENTANCE BRINGS THE VICTORY By Pastor Jim May In the last message titled “The Accursed Thing”, we left Israel licking it’s wounds after having been soundly defeated by the army of Ai. Because Achan had taken the “accursed thing” into the camp of Israel, God’s judgment feel upon all the people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Bringing Joy To God Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 13, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 11,862 views

    Although it is true that God wants to bring His children joy, it is surprisingly true that we can bring God joy too! (these sermons parallel Rick Warren’s "Purpose Driven Life" chapters, in this case, ch.8-14; but they are not a repeat, rather same theme

    Bringing Joy to God Introduction 1. Just how personal and emotional is God? 2. The answer: Very! 3. G. Walter Hansenin, Christianity Today wrote, “I am spellbound by the intensity of Jesus’ emotions: Not a twinge of pity, but heartbroken compassion; not a passing irritation, but terrifying ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Bringing The Ark To Jerusalem

    Contributed by Timothy Archer on Apr 20, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 6,469 views

    We learn a lot about worship from reading of how the Israelites brought the ark to Jerusalem

    Bringing the Ark to Jerusalem II Samuel 6 Tonight we’re going to look at the story of David bringing the ark to Jerusalem. This is the ark of the covenant, that metal-covered box that God told Moses to make. It’s not Noah’s ark! The ark was a small wooden box, covered in metal. It was, for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Tithing Brings

    Contributed by James Powell on Dec 20, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,022 views

    Scripture describing what tithing brings

    Tithing Brings: Order and Wisdom to your finances and helps curb materialism. Mt 6:19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: Mt 6:20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Bringing People To Jesus

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Nov 3, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 4,661 views

    We often make excuses for not bringing people to Jesus. We look at all the obstacles and give up. These men in Mark 2 didn’t allow circumstances to become an obstacle in bringing this man to Jesus.

    Bringing People to Jesus Mark 2:1-12 Introduction Vs.1 1. There were four cities that were prominent in the life of Jesus. Bethlehem – Birth Nazareth – Grew up there Jerusalem – Crucifixion and resurrection Capernaum – Called His city (Matt 9:1) – Jesus did much of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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