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  • Mark Roper avatar

    Chains, Critics, Crises, And Courage

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Feb 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,426 views

    Only he who can say, ‘The Lord is the strength of my life’ can say, ‘Of whom shall I be afraid?’

    Chains, Critics, Crises, and Courage Topic: Only he who can say, ‘The Lord is the strength of my life’ can say, ‘Of whom shall I be afraid?’ The apostle Paul was such a man. A man who was no stranger to Chains, Critics, and Crises in his life. A man who learned to be content in Christ, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Everything Is New”

    Contributed by John Harper on Nov 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,552 views

    We are destined to go to a place where everything is new, not just recycled.

    “EVERYTHING IS NEW” Revelation 21:1-27 April 13, 2008 Warden Assembly of God Pastor John L. Harper INTRODUCTION: When we came to Christ we were promised that all things are new speaking of our destiny. Our destiny will be complete when we see the New Heaven and the New Earth, and we have new ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Wanted To Be The King Series

    Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 20, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,086 views

    There was a need of leadership and many trees desired and boast that they are the candidate. But God has a better plan about the leadership

    One day the trees went out to anoint a king for themselves. They said to the olive tree, ‘Be our king.’ 9 “But the olive tree answered, ‘Should I give up my oil, by which both gods and men are honored, to hold sway over the trees?’ 10 “Next, the trees said to the fig tree, ‘Come and be our ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Abide In Me Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Nov 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,116 views

    Salvation is much more than a one time experience, but a daily process of abiding in Christ.

    Series: Demands of Christ ABIDE IN ME John 15:1-11 One of the greatest misconceptions about the doctrine of salvation is that it is a one time event rather than a process. The apostle Paul speaks of salvation in past, present and the future. Past: Justification/Conversion: New ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Paul, The Joyful Servant (2) Series

    Contributed by Kevin Burden on Nov 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,135 views

    Paul was a joyful servant of the Church.

    Philippians 1:1-4 1 Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: 2 Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Plague Of Complaining

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 10, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,464 views

    Counselors say that complainers are the hardest people in the world to help. You can’t satisfy them, but they won’t let you stop trying, so you end up feeling trapped.

    The Plague of Complaining Text: Phil. 2:13-16 13 for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure. 14 Do all things without complaining and disputing, 15 that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Service With A Smile Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Sep 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,623 views

    Service with a smile—it makes a difference not only in the person who is served but also in the one who serves.

    When you go to a restaurant to eat does it make a difference to you if the server offers a smile or not? I think most of us respond better to service with a smile. One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Johnny was staring up at the large plaque that hung in the foyer of the church. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Is Flowing Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 7, 2006
     | 5,029 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the series "A Growing Church..."

    Series: A Growing Church... [#2] IS FLOWING John 7:37-39 Introduction: Last week we heard that a growing church is focused. We don’t allow distractions within worship. This morning we are going to see that "A Growing Church...Is Flowing". In order to be a growing church that God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wonder Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,709 views

    To bring us back to the Wonder and excitment of Christmas. Exposition of Luke 2:8-18

    Title: The Wonder of Christmas Theme: To bring us back to remembrance what the Wonder of Christmas really is Text: Luke 2:8-18 8 Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Why shepherds? Shepherding was a despised ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 12, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,665 views

    Remember, Jesus is speaking of spiritual poverty. He never condoned utter poverty as good. He is speaking to the person who has an utter sense of his own destitution in the sight of God, who can only say, "God, be merciful to me a sinner." That person

    BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT Matthew 5:3 Someone has said that the beatitudes are called that because they are good attitudes to be in. Yet such attitudes are not popular today in the world or even in the church. Jesus said, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dreaded Sap Sucker

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 16, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 14,990 views

    Do you feel like the life or energy of the spirit is being drained out of you? like your always on reserve, running off the bottom of the tank? You may be the victim of the dreaded sap sucker.

    “THE TREES OF THE LORD ARE FULL OF SAP” Ps 104:16 The trees of the LORD are full of sap; the cedars of Lebanon, which he hath planted; Ps 1:3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Too The Uttermost

    Contributed by Bill Andrews on May 23, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,094 views

    Learning to be truly thankful despit yourself.

    READING FROM PHILIPPIANS 4:4-8 V4: REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS. I WILL SAY IT AGAIN! AGAIN I WILL SAY, REJOICE! V5: LET YOUR MODERATION BE KNOWN UNTO A LL MEN. THE LORD IS AT HAND. V6: BE ANIXOUS FOR NOTHING; BUT IN EVERY THING BY PRAYER AND SUPPLICATION WITH THANKSGIVING LET YOUR REQUEST BE MADE ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Moving On God's Command

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jun 2, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,360 views

    Obeying God and following his leading is our sole purpose for existance. By pursuing the things that God is passionate about, we can fulfill our role as members of His Body.

    INTRODUCTION Benefits of Serving God: No Training Necessary – He’ll prepare you (on the job training) Great compensation – treasure in heaven, including crowns, mansions, and living in a very exclusive community Health Benefits – By His stripes, you are healed. Work Attire provided – Includes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Hughes avatar

    The Truth About Jesus

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Mar 14, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,224 views

    An Intro to 1st John

    The Truth About Jesus Christ 1st John 1:1-4 Jeff Hughes I. Introduction a. It is widely held by most scholars that the Apostle John wrote the book of 1st John while pastoring the church at Ephesus, somewhere around 85 to 90 AD, before he wrote Revelation and Second and third John, but after he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Marianne Koerner avatar

    Staying Positive In A Negative World

    Contributed by Marianne Koerner on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 26,119 views

    You do not have to look far to find something negative in our lives. The key to finding victory throught them is to remain positive and to stop murmuring and complaining.

    Being Positive in a Negative World Tonight, I am going to speak to you about being and staying positive in a negative world. It is very easy to see things that are wrong in the world. We don’t have to look far to see something negative in our lives, the lives of the people around us, our job, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal