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  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    When You Don't Know Where You're Headed Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 28, 2015
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    In a first person format, Abraham, near death, reflects upon his life.

    “Getting Into Shape: When You Don’t Know Where You’re Headed” Gen. 12:1-9; 15:1-6; 25:1-11 Oh my dear ones – I’m an old man, full of years and richly blessed. The time of my departure may be near. As I lay here I’ve been thinking about my pilgrimage ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Paradigm: Fiddling While Rome Burns?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 6, 2015
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    The winds of change are blowing around this world. The paradigm shift is before us. The foundations are shaking. Can we see the RED FLAGS? Danger, we are in un-charted waters.

    THE WINDS OF CHANGE? PARADIGM SHIFT: FIDDLING WHILE ROME BURNS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. RED FLAGS? CHANGE IS IN THE AIR --- CAN WE IDENTIFY THE RED FLAGS OF GREAT WARNING THAT ARE OCCURING DAILY? 1. HAVE YOU NOTICED THAT THE NEWS CHANGES ARE MOVING AWAY FROM 24 HOUR NEWS? ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson #27 Series

    Contributed by James May on May 9, 2015
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    Continuation of the study of the Book of Romans

    Book of Romans Lesson #27 Romans 11:15 - 11:28 By Rev. James May For a very long time; some say between 70 and 90 years, the Prophet Hosea preached in Israel. He continually warned Israel of God’s patience wearing thin and that judgment against the nation was imminent. Hosea’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    One Nation Under...?

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 19, 2011
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    Our nation should have a fear of the Lord.

    “One Nation Under ...?” July 3, 2011 FBC Chester, IL Dr. Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Ask not what your country can do for you, but you can do for your country; We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal and are endowed by the their Creator with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    ‘the Increase Of The Word.’

    Contributed by Milo Velebir on Jul 22, 2011
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    Pretended religion doesn't work, but where believers come together in unity and pray, the anointing of God comes and the demonic powers are on the retreat.

    15th of May 2011 Readings: 1 Peter 2:19-25 Acts 6:1-7 Theme: ‘The increase of the word.’ Dear friends in Christ Jesus, We are reading the book of Acts of the apostles, which should be rather called the Acts of the Holy Spirit through the apostles and others; or is could be also ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Your Character Arc

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jul 30, 2011
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    If you’re a person of faith, you are a person in process. It’s process guided by the Holy Spirit, of course, and what he’s doing is -- he’s transforming you from building your life around yourself to building it around God.

    First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas July 31, 2011 YOUR CHARACTER ARC Isaac Butterworth Genesis 32:22-32 (NIV) 22 That night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two maidservants and his eleven sons and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. 23 After he had sent them across the stream, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    His Name Is...teacher Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 7, 2011
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     | 6,061 views

    Jesus the Teacher. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: He knew the value of teaching He spoke plainly He spoke appropriately He never avoided controversy His material was practical Ill: • Did you hear the story about the teacher; • Who was helping one of her nursery pupils put on his boots? • She pulled while he pushed and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    Pause Before You Act (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 9, 2011
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     | 8,949 views

    Wisdom is acting in accordance with God's revealed will. Knee-jerk reactions cause great harm. See the other sermons is this series for more details. Handouts are available on request.

    This is part 3 of a series. See the other messages for the context. III. U – Understand (Proverbs 18:13) Have I taken the time to get an understanding of the matter from every angle, every perspective? Do I fully understand the circumstances? ILLUS: Television shows have for decades used ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    Love Without Limits

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Feb 19, 2017
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    Jesus challenges the common wisdom of his day, stating God doesn't want us to "love our neighbor and hate our enemy" but to love everyone, including our enemies. This is impossible without the love of God flowing through us.

    Matthew 5:43-48 Love without Limits Did you know your body is not designed to carry anger for very long? Now don’t get me wrong: anger is a helpful emotion. It tells you something is terribly wrong. But God designed your body to resolve anger as quickly as possible and to move on. Resentment and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bryan Strickland avatar

    Our Perfect Father Series

    Contributed by Bryan Strickland on Mar 7, 2017
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     | 9,050 views

    This is a sermon series about how God meets our Deepest needs Through the prayer in which Jesus teaches the Disciples and us how to Pray.

    OUR PERFECT FATHER God Is the Answer to Your Deepest Needs - Part 1 of 7 Matthew 6:9 If somebody were to ask you "What do you need most these days?" I wonder what you'd say. Some of you might say, I need more money, I need more time, I need….. We're going to start a new series today called ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • James Lowe avatar

    Spiritual Open Heart Surgery

    Contributed by James Lowe on Mar 10, 2017
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     | 19,973 views

    Spiritual heart surgery

    Spiritual Open Heart Surgery Psalm 26:2 Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart. Psalm 139:23 Ps 139:23 Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: As most of you know on November 23rd I had a double by-pass surgery which required the opening of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Newton avatar

    Here Is Your Son…

    Contributed by John Newton on Mar 26, 2017
     | 6,414 views

    Reflections on Jesus’ words to Mary and John from the cross

    At the cross her station keeping, Stood the mournful mother weeping, Close to Jesus to the last. Through her heart, his sorrow sharing, All his bitter anguish hearing, Now at length the sword had pass’d. Oh, how sad and sore distress’d Was that mother, highly blest Of the sole-begotten ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Our King Jesus Ascends Into Heaven Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 30, 2018
     | 8,325 views

    As Jesus ascends to heaven he blesses the disciples. This blessing is the sign of the many benefits which the ascension of Jesus gives to us.

    Message Luke 24:50-53; Acts 1:1-11 Our King Jesus Ascends into Heaven Let’s start straight away by reading the last few verses of Luke. Luke 24:50-53 We don’t really get indications of when this took place or the full extent of what happened when Jesus went to heaven. Indeed, we could almost be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    The Source Of Your Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 27, 2012
     | 3,895 views

    Many consider themselves wise, but just Who is their source?

    # #October 28, 2012 Morning Worship Text: James 3:13-18 Subject: Wisdom Title: James Part 6 – The Source of Your Wisdom Last Sunday at our evening service I continued with our James series and I spoke to you about controlling your tongue – saying the same things that God says ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Framed - Pt. 1 - Mind Games Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 1, 2012
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,265 views

    You are shaped by these forces. They determine your outlook, actions, and habits. Are you framed correctly?

    Framed Pt. 1 – Mind Games There are many influences that have bearing on who you are. Your environment. Your education. The region in which you were raised. However, I believe that when it comes to defining you and determining the type of individual you will be there are a couple of factors ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal