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  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Abigail: A Hidden Hero Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 2, 2003
    based on 126 ratings
     | 20,971 views

    A look at those lesser known people of faith.

    “Abigail: A Hidden Hero” 1 Samuel 25 Scripture is jam packed with men and women of great character. Who should we select as our models? We could choose any of the people listed in Hebrews 11. All the ones listed in the “Hall of Faith” are those whose integrity sparkles like a star in the sky. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Shall See Jesus

    Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Feb 4, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,639 views

    Heaven is a beautiful place according to the Bible. But, Jesus will be the most beautiful of the sights which are there for me.

    A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism We Shall See Jesus By- Evangelist Gary Huckaby D.D. Prayer:Heavenly Father; forgive us our sins against Thee. Let us look to you right now. Praise you my Lord, and lift up Thy Son Jesus among this people today. Let us see Jesus! In Christ My ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Steadfast Hope" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 14,470 views

    A. The depths of despair (vss 1-2); B. God’s forgiveness (vss 3-4); C. The process of waiting and hoping (vss 5-6); D. Motivation to tell others (vss 7-8).

    Psalm Steps> “Steadfast Hope” -Psalm 130 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Introduction and Outline Psalm 130 is a literal Song of Ascents—it climbs from the abyss of depression to the high ground of steadfast hope. In this brief penitential psalm we ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Moving Beyond The Motions

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 3, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 9,794 views

    Far too often we just "go through the motions" in life but Jesus wants much more than this for our lives.

    Moving Beyond the Motions Mark 10:46-53 September 1, 2002 Morning Service Introduction In Japan there was a man in the imperial orchestra couldn’t play a note. Being a person of great influence and wealth, he had demanded that he be given a place in the group because he wanted to "perform" before ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    I'm Not Half The Man I Used To Be

    Contributed by Troy Horne on Sep 22, 2006
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     | 3,600 views

    A look at Jesus’ encounter with a man with leprosy.

    Mark 1:40-45 ”I’m Not Half the Man I Used to Be” It was in my senior year of high school that I developed a serious skin rash that covered three fourths of my body. It caused me terrible irritation and I scratched and scratched, my arms, my legs, my stomach, and chest, all day, and much of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Who Is He?

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,761 views

    Palm Sunday When Jesus entered Jerusalem, He created a commotion among the crowd so some asked, “Who is that?” Today Jesus is not entering a city to be hailed as King; instead Jesus comes to the hearts door of individuals to bring salvation. When Jesus

    WHO IS HE? Palm Sunday Matthew 21:1-11 • Matthew 21:1-11 (NIV) [1] As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, [2] saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Signal 22 For Joy Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 22, 2004
    based on 160 ratings
     | 28,475 views

    Part 8 of study of Philippians

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC Dr. Russell Brownworth, Pastor _____________________ "Granny" Parker always had trouble with that rooster! Granny was in her mid-70’s when I met her. She’d lived all her life on just two farms -- her ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What Hinders Our Prayers?

    Contributed by James Dunn on Sep 30, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 12,475 views

    Dr. Jim Dunn relates 10 hindrances to effective prayer in the life of a christian.

    What Hinders Our Prayers? Psalm 80:4 1. Failure to come clean with God … Psalm 66:18 Illust. In his book I Surrender, Patrick Morley writes that the church’s integrity problem is in the misconception "that we can add Christ to our lives, but not subtract sin. It is a change in belief without a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living As A Worshiper Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 30, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,117 views

    God has called us to be constantly fanning the spiritual flames inside us, and it is up to us to train ourselves to make the Spiritual Disciplines part of our routine, or lifestyle.

    Spiritual Disciplines Living as a Worshiper As we progress in the Spiritual Disciplines, it is important to note that no act of spiritual growth happens unless we truly “Draw Near to God”. I think this is important to note because in the midst of the all the struggles and strife we face today, God ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Fine Art Of Generosity Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,348 views

    The message looks at the Christians need for Generosity.

    The test for many Christians becomes evident in the reaction they display when the topic turns from being Christ-like with our morals to being Christ-like with our money. Living in a society that is saturated with a materialistic mentality definitely does not help matters. Our culture portrays ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Firm Facts About Faith

    Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on May 8, 2010
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,275 views

    Every one alive expresses faith in something. No one can live a single day without exercising faith. lets define what faith is and what faith is not.

    Firm Facts about Faith! Intro: The three year old felt secure in his father’s arms as dad stood in the middle of the pool. But dad, for fun, began waling slowly toward the deep end, gently chanting, ‘Deeper and deeper and deeper,’ as the water rose higher and higher on the child. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "Is This Really Worth Fighting Over?” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 14, 2012
     | 8,344 views

    When I am offended, how can I "build a bridge and get over it?"

    Paul mentions two women by name who were involved in some sort of conflict. Paul doesn’t indicate what the issue was. We can assume that it was not a matter of heresy or immorality. For we know from Paul’s other epistles that if that were the case, Paul would have confronted it head-on. Since this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope For Even Me Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 4, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,538 views

    Our dependence on God is the source of our hope. Biblical hope is more than desire. It is a focus on the realities of our God.

    1. Self-Sufficiency A couple of years ago in the Rocky Mountains a bighorn ram approached the home of a man named Ed Bailey while he was watching football on television. The bighorn stopped suddenly, seeing its reflection in a plate glass window. Thinking it was another ram, the bighorn bowed its ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Truth About Temptation

    Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 20, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,998 views

    Satan, the accuser, and the tempter, is revealed-- the what, when and how he works against the believer.

    GRANT AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH The Truth About Temptation Text: Matthew 4:1-11 Message From: Pastor David Wilson Date: 10/20/2011 WHAT THE DEVIL WANTS TO DO TO US: There should be no doubt in the mind of the believer about WHAT the devil wants to do to us! The example of the demoniac found in Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is Jesus

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 19, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,450 views

    He has been called a mystic, a revolutionary, a legend, a troublemaker, and much more. Who is Jesus?

    Who is Jesus? He has been called a mystic, a revolutionary, a legend, a troublemaker, and much more. Who is Jesus? What was He like? Do we think of Him as the child in the manger or the crucified Savior? People say lots of things about Him. John’s Gospel closes by saying the world could ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational