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  • James May avatar

    How Is A Prisoner Supposed To Act?

    Contributed by James May on Nov 30, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,464 views

    As a prisoner of Christ we are to walk worthy of the call of God upon our lives. How can we do so? If we learn this lesson we will learn the true meaning of life itself.

    How is a Prisoner Supposed to Act? By Pastor Jim May Ephesians 4:1-7, "I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; Endeavoring to keep the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    No One Said This Would Be Easy Series

    Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Dec 29, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,548 views

    On the day after Christmas, on St. Stephen’s Day, we learn that though getting to heaven is easy through Jesus, carrying his cross on earth often times isn’t. But if being a Christian is difficult, it is even more so for the unbeliever.

    Festival of St. Stephen Matthew 23:34-39 I have always had a healthy respect for all branches of the military, and not to take anything away from the other divisions of our armed forces, but one branch particularly stands out in my mind: the Marine Corps. What is their slogan that you see on ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Me? ... A Sheep!

    Contributed by Matthew Mobley on Mar 28, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,596 views

    A perspective on Psalm 23 aided by a real-life shepherd.

    Me? ... A Sheep! Psalm 23 April 29, 2007 Pastor Ben Patterson of Santa Monica, California shares the following story about his 5-year old niece, Olivia, who along with her best friend Claire were participating in a Christmas nativity play at school. Claire was playing Mary and Olivia was an ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Act Like Men: Duty

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 21, 2012
     | 6,163 views

    We are accepted into God’s Family, but we are appointed to serve. It is our duty as disciples to fulfil the will of the Master.

    “Will any one of you who has a servant plowing or keeping sheep say to him when he has come in from the field, ‘Come at once and recline at table’? Will he not rather say to him, ‘Prepare supper for me, and dress properly, and serve me while I eat and drink, and afterward you will eat and drink’? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Lord Is My Shepherd I Have Everything I Need

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 20, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,651 views

    Whenever we wonder if it is possible to cope with life’s problems we only have to look to the Lord, our Shepherd. Too many needy people look to themselves, the world or to others when they are afraid, distressed or dissatisfied, besides the Shepherd. Dav

    The Lord is My Shepherd I Have Everything I Need (Psa 23:1-6) Song: "You are More Than Enough" You are my supply G/B C My breath of life Am7 D2/F# Still more awesome than I know G C D You are my reward G/B C Worth living for Am7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Confidence In The Shepard Series

    Contributed by Carl Kelleher on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,036 views

    Analysis on the 23rd Psalm

    Title: “Complete Confidence in the Shepherd” Over the last several weeks, we have been looking at Psalms 23. We have read this Scripture & we have Heard it quoted for years. But when I began to break it down verse by verse, this passage of Scripture came Alive to me. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Jesus Ministered To People By Listening

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 55 ratings
     | 73,650 views

    Many people are longing to find someone who will listen to their problems. If you want to be an effective counselor it is a good idea to be student of the art and science of listening. Jesus knew the best ways to minister to people by listening. The Lord

    Many people are longing to find someone who will listen to their problems. If you want to be an effective counselor it is a good idea to be student of the art and science of listening. Jesus knew the best ways to minister to people by listening. The Lord was not ready to believe everything He heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hear The Cry For Peace? Invitation!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 13, 2018
     | 4,118 views

    The world seems to be in a terrible mess. The cry screams for peace and safety... but Jesus extends an INVITATION to know his heart. The good news is the bad news is not the truth.

    HEAR THE CRY FOR PEACE AND SAFETY? INVITATIONS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is more than one part lesson. The Bible is a BOOK OF INVITATIONS from man to man and from God to man. May we make it an invitation of man to God. Jesus desires to WELCOME all people to KNOW ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Listening And Relying - Genesis 22:1-18

    Contributed by Philip Foster on Jan 26, 2013
     | 5,334 views

    Listening and relying on the Lord in every day life.

    In my life I have shared in the past that I was an infantry soldier. If there is one thing I have not forgotten is the sound of my first squad leader’s voice from active duty. He was from the Philippines and he had an accent to match that background. He would say Fosta… what you doing Fosta… get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    What Do You Do When You Don't Know What To Do

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 28, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,488 views

    There are several things to do when you don't know what to do but running off in all directions is not one of them.

    What Do You Do When You Don’t Know What to Do? Sometimes when we don’t know what to do we want to fly off in all directions and do something but it may be the time to do nothing. Different verses in scripture tell us to stand still and don’t move just yet. “Stand still and see the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brian Winslade avatar

    Encouragement Jumper Leads Series

    Contributed by Brian Winslade on Jul 21, 2001
    based on 448 ratings
     | 68,503 views

    Following the example of Barnabas in being known for our encouragement of others

    Encouragement Jumper Leads Unedited transcript of sermon delivered at Windsor Park Baptist Church 550 East Coast Rd, Mairangi Bay, Auckland, New Zealand, E-mail: bnw@wpbc.org.nz Sunday 29/4/2001,  Brian Winslade, All rights reserved You might have heard the story of the married couple ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    Acts 9:1-9 Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 20, 2021
     | 4,951 views

    A message on Paul's conversion.

    Kicking Against the Goads Acts Series Chuck Sligh July 26, 2015 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chuckcsligh@gmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Turn to Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Resurrection From The Dead Of The Humble King Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 13, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,435 views

    Their hope seemed lost, but a new dawn, the dawn of a new day was coming and renewal and hope was in the wings of this new sun rise. The Light of new age, the hope of a new covenant was rising with this new day.

    MARK 16:1-8-9 THE RESURRECTION FROM THE DEAD OF THE HUMBLE KING What we find in Mark as in the other gospels, though all have different details, an account of women finding that Jesus’ tomb was empty and receiving a message that he had risen. All other evidence that Mark has recounted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Fear Meets Faith Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,098 views

    Our faith can give us the courage we need to make it through the tough times in life.

    When Fear Meets Faith Acts 27 (esp. 21-26) Intro: I’d like to show a video clip of a portion of Paul’s life. This excerpt is about 10 minutes long and will cover chapters 26 & 27 of Acts. We will start off with Paul speaking to King Agrippa who came to visit Festus, and end with the shipwreck. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Acts Of The Apostles # 23 Of 39

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022
     | 893 views

    Every city in America today is having similar problems.

    There are problems of housing, the homeless, drugs, alcohol, teen rebellion, divorce, abuse, racial unrest, etc. This list, in no way includes all the problems, but these exist in all of our major cities and they are tearing towns and cities apart while churches sit back feeling like their hands ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist