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  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Till He Come

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 26, 2006
    based on 105 ratings
     | 35,973 views

    thoughts for Lord’s Supper

    “Till He Come” I Corinthians 11:23-31 I want to direct your attention to one word found in verse 26. It is the little word “till.” The central ideal of what Paul is saying that in the Lord’s Supper we are proclaiming to one another and to a lost world that Jesus died (yet He rose again) and one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Living The Blessed Life

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,032 views

    God wants every person blessed in every way. We have made money an issue, but God just wants the tithe and we will be blessed.

    Living the Blessed Life Text: Matthew 6:19-21 How many of you want to live a blessed life? 19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Raphiel Manenge avatar

    Fruitfulness Amidst Famine 2 Of 15 Series

    Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Oct 16, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,432 views

    Don’t leave your area of gifting, purposes and blessings because of famine .Taking action to change unfavorable situations in life is commendable. However, understand if it’s the appropriate change. Otherwise, you will be leaving Canaan going into Egypt.

    “GOD appeared to him and said, "Don’t go down to Egypt; stay where I tell you. Stay here in this land and I’ll be with you and bless you. I’m giving you and your children all these lands, fulfilling the oath that I swore to your father Abraham.” (Gen 26:2-3 MSG) Don’t go to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Agape Love, A Wedding Homily

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Oct 16, 2006
    based on 74 ratings
     | 22,688 views

    This is a homily from I Corinthians 13 that the Lord gave me to share in a recent wedding.

    Agape Love, a Wedding Homily --I Corinthians 13:1-13 Allen and Michelle, you have chosen I Corinthians 13 as the Biblical theme for your wedding. How does the Holy Spirit want to use this passage in His Word to give you a Christ centered home and marriage? In order to answer that question, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Marty Boller avatar

    Naturally Supernatural: Empowered By God's Spirit Series

    Contributed by Marty Boller on Oct 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,486 views

    #8 in a series. "As communities of the King, we should model what the Kingdom looks like when God has His way with a group of people." John Wimber

    If you would like a free MP3 audio file of this teaching, please email us @ tfh777@msn.com and mention the teaching MP3-20061022. In chapter 4 Gary Best discusses…EMPOWERED BY GOD’S SPIRIT. This might be one of the best chapters in his book. POWER FOR A PURPOSE…..but what purpose? Turn to Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Nathan Bounds avatar

    Been There, Done That

    Contributed by Nathan Bounds on Oct 21, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,565 views

    Regardless of what you will ever encounter or go through God has already been there and done that!

    BEEN THERE, DONE THAT Proverbs 3:5,6 Jeremiah 17:5-8 We are a people who are faced with problems on every hand. Every where we look and every thing we do seems to be preceded or followed by a problem or situation that we have do deal with. As long as we are on earth we will face problems because ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Graduation Day!

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jul 14, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 16,258 views

    Graduation day is before us. It’s only appropriate that all of us evaluate where we are at in our journey and where we are heading. We can do that by personally answering three questions.

    by Greg Johnson http://www.lovinggodfellowship.org This is the graduation season where many have accomplished great things in academics. God has blessed us with the desire and ability to gain knowledge. Upon graduation, the graduate is looking at what lies ahead and seeks to answer many ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joe Adaline avatar

    Three Steps To Draw Closer To Jesus

    Contributed by Joe Adaline on Jul 15, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 19,428 views

    There are lots of things we can do to draw close in our relationship with Jesus. Here are three simple things: Love more, ask more, be more.

    The other day, I was in a hurry to get to a meeting regarding the church and our association. Did you know we are loosely connected with other churches in the Blue Water Association, headed up by Ted Stevens? Did you also know or do you know that each church that holds to a basic belief in Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Marching Orders

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,716 views

    A sermon pointing out the wisdom of God after a popular pastor was moved unexpectedly by the denominational leadership, to the surprise of both the pastor and the Church

    Acts 8:4-8,26 13:1-4 The length of stays of Salvation Army officers in appointments has gradually increased over the years. In the early days it would just be a few months or weeks before they were moved again. William Booth even said at one time that no officer should stay in a corps for more ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Lee Henry avatar

    I Love You Th I I I S Much

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Aug 13, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,858 views

    God demonstrates his love for us by sending Jesus to die for us, the helpless, ungodly, sinners and enemies of God.

    I Love You Thiiis Much Rom. 5:6-11 Introduction: Child to parent or grandparent, “I love you.” “How much?” Holding his arms wide, “I love you thiiis much.” Nothing is more precious to the ears of a parent or grandparent than a child’s declaration of love. But how do we know if that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mitch Davis avatar

    Nevertheless, Not My Will…

    Contributed by Mitch Davis on Aug 28, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,880 views

    God - who has given man ’free-will’ wants man to freely give it up in favor of doing His will.

    Nevertheless, Not My Will… Theme: God has always wanted us to use our free will to give it up. Matt. 26:39 INTRODUCTION A. Why is it that the more we grow in the Lord, the more difficult it seems to be living according to His will? 1. Some might respond: but it is “easy” when you love the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Colin Coombs avatar

    I Will

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Sep 1, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,705 views

    The often repeated ’I Will’ is used to develop this sermon- starting with the Lord’s I Will of Salvation through to the sinners ’I Will’ of Repentance.

    I THE ‘I WILL’ OF SALVATION Exodus 12:13 The blood will be a sign for you on the houses where you are; and when I see the blood, I will pass over you. SALVATION IS BY BLOOD I John 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Brian Buriff avatar

    On The Ropes With The Mediator

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,009 views

    With arms outstretched at the center of the divine-human tug-o-war, one Mediator reconciles two opposing parties – God and man – yesterday and today.

    I. OBJECT ILLUSTRATION Bring two short 3’ ropes with hooks one end of each. Ask for a volunteer and instruct the volunteer that their task is simple – to join the two ropes together by the end hooks. Begin to count to three, but stop short – saying that you forgot that you needed two other ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Larry Jacobs avatar

    Behold, I Though

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 29, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,459 views

    When you read this you instantly wonder. Why is there a story about a Syrian Captain wedged in this continuing story of Israel’s mishaps. The reason is that there is a wonderful lesson here.

    BEHOLD, I THOUGH II KINGS 5:1-14 When you read this you instantly wonder. Why is there a story about a Syrian Captain wedged in this continuing story of Israel’s mishaps. God had delivered Israel from Egypt and brought them into the land that flowed with mike and honey. He had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Jones avatar

    Safety In The Secret Place

    Contributed by Terry Jones on Jul 8, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 15,309 views

    Finding that place of refuge in the storms of life.

    Safety In The Secret Place If there’s one thing that David knew well, it was the art of finding a good hiding place. He was the youngest of Jesse’s boys and no doubt got picked on as the “baby of the family”. As a young shepherded boy David would know the best places to keep a safe watch over ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational