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  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    How Do We "Inquire Of The Lord?” Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 12, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 77,307 views

    David inquired of the Lord for his big decisions; how do we do that?

    1 Samuel 23:1-12 October 19, 2008 How do we “Inquire of the Lord?” 2 weeks ago I preached from the story of David where he wanted to build a temple for God. He asked Nathan the prophet about it and initially got the thumbs up. But Nathan goes home and God gives him a prophetic word for David ...read more

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    Part 1: Ministry—god's Plans For You In His Body Series

    Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Aug 3, 2008
     | 5,257 views

    God’s Plan for You to Minister to Other Believers

    I. God Has a Plan for You to Minister to Other Believers This means that, if you have trusted in Jesus as your Savior and Lord, you area called to serve other Christians in some way. Galatians 5: 13, “For you have been called to live in freedom—not freedom to satisfy your sinful nature, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Genesis 31 Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Aug 6, 2009
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     | 4,105 views

    verse-by-verse

    Last week we saw the Lord protecting the integrity of the covenant by protecting Sarah from King Abimelech. (Remember how he had taken her to be one of his wives when she and Abraham entered his territory.) This week we’re going to see the Lord protect the covenant again by making sure there’s no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Stone That The Builders Rejected (Act 4:11-12)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 15, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 44,287 views

    The Stone that the builders rejected has become the head of the corner ...

    I must admit that I was drawn to this passage this morning because it had a refreshingly urban feel about it. If you’re familiar with the parables and metaphors used by Jesus, you know that He often spoke using rural images - speaking of shepherds and sheep and fields and harvests. And you could ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Gospel Crisis

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 26, 2008
     | 3,673 views

    Struggles to understand the truth of the gospel are not new. The early church record reveals how they also faced and overcame crisis moments.

    Acts 15 tells about the Jerusalem council where the church leaders struggled to deal with an issue that was splitting the early church. If we study carefully this account we see several principles for facing and dealing with issues that can help us today. First let’s read some background, then we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Ghost Of Noah

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 17, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,437 views

    When is the Lord coming back? Are there any signs that let us know it is near?

    THE GHOST OF NOAH Matthew 24:36-39 When is the Lord coming back? Are there any signs that let us know it is near? Strictly speaking, there are no “signs” connected with the rapture of believers, which is the first phase of the return of Christ; the coming of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Turning Point

    Contributed by Kevin Jones on Feb 25, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,597 views

    Everyone life needs a turning point. Abraham found his when he chose to believe the promise of God. He just believed and was counted as set-right-with-God.

    Your Turning Point I want to share a very simple yet very powerful message for your life tonight. It does not matter where you find yourself in life. It does not matter where you have been or what you have done in life. It does not matter what mistakes that you have made in the past. It does ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Covenant Of The Rainbow

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 26, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,559 views

    Lent should be more than giving up drinking or chocolate for a few weeks. What does Lent say to us?

    Audio File Link: http://player.sermoncentral.com/c/bethanyumcpastor/audio/191456_15567.mp3 Then God said to Noah and to his sons with him, 9“As for me, I am establishing my covenant with you and your descendants after you, 10and with every living creature that is with you, the birds, the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Spirituality Of Art Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,260 views

    Art as a Spiritual Practice

    Celtic Spirituality of Art God at the Pub – Earthed Spirituality Grace – How the Irish Saved Civilization, p 174 Take up homework 1) book of prayers – choose one & use it 2) write a Celtic prayer that fits your life/work. Art Show and tell The Celts & Art I think that if you would ask an ...read more

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    Giving God Your Heart Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Jul 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,590 views

    If we would but choose to give God our heart, we would also surrender to him our time, talent and money! This sermon answers three questions about giving your heart.

    Text: Luke 18:18-27 Title: Give Your Heart! Series: The Giving Church Topic: Giving your heart! Occasion: Burnside Christian Church, Prop.: When you give your heart to God, be prepared for BIG THINGS to happen in your life! Introduction: Good morning! It is so good to be back with you! ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cure For Arrogance Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Sep 26, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 10,699 views

    Arrogance appears in our lives when we judge others and plan without God. The solution is found in the Lord.

    The Cure for Arrogance James 4:11-17 Introduction James presents a problem everyone has, arrogance, also called pride. It is a real problem when it is found in the church. Evidently it was a problem in the church at Jerusalem and at times is a problem in every church. When I played the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lazarus Syndrome

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 21, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,962 views

    Lazarus goes through the experience of death to prove the power of Christ over the grave

    The Lazarus Syndrome John 11 May 30, 2010 Morning Service Introduction Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day because it was a time set aside to honor the nation's Civil War dead by decorating their graves. It was first widely observed on May 30, 1868, to commemorate the sacrifices of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How's Your Witness

    Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Mar 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,636 views

    How’s Your witness? Sometimes we take the "easy" way out of our duty as Christians to evangelize. This sermon starts out with a great skit that illustrates the message very well.

    The Super Highway to Heaven Isabelle: Hey, whacha doin? Dave: Hmmm? Isabelle: I said, Whacha doin? Dave: Oh, I’m evangelizing. Isabelle: What do you mean? There’s no one here. Dave: I know. I’m doing it online. Isabelle: Wait a minute. You’re evangelizing online? Dave: Yep. I’ve ...read more

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    Handling Anxiety In A Time Of Economic Crisis Series

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Mar 22, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,926 views

    In times and circumstances when we are tempted to worry Jesus gives us the cure: Stay focused on the Kingdom not the Calamity - Learn the value of contentment.

    22.3.09 HANDLING ANXIETY IN A TIME OF ECONOMIC CRISIS Matthew 6:19-34 INTRO How many of you still buy and read a daily newspaper? Most of us keep up with the news one way or the other – either by listening to the radio or watching television news and in-depth reports. Also, increasing numbers of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Personnel Manual Part 2

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 6, 2012
     | 3,689 views

    A talk on the way love should look and be displayed, and the way we see spirituality (part 2).

    Text: 1 Cor 13:1-7, Title: Church Personnel Manual Part 2, Date/Place: 2/5/12 NRBC What Love Does (v. 4-7) He gives us fifteen verbs, not adjectives, which show the defining qualities of how love is practiced. These are not potentialities, nor is it a salad bar theology of choice, these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist