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    Stress Buster Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 6, 2013
     | 3,854 views

    People working and living under severe challenging surroundings, find such Biblical promises as empty platitudes!

    Stress buster! John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. People working and living under severe challenging surroundings, find such Biblical promises as empty platitudes! What ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Wilt Thou That I Should Do Unto Thee?

    Contributed by Aaron Thomas on Sep 4, 2013
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     | 7,505 views

    Give up your personal wants and dreams and make Christ Jesus pre-eminent in your life.

    I. Jesus came to Him. A. He dwelt in Jericho (A place of fragrance)... He could not see but sense of smell was enhanced. B. He sat by the highway begging. 1. He was seeking for the sustenance of life and found LIFE itself. 2. He was at the highway because that is where the crowds are. $$$ 3. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Rises From The Dead Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Nov 1, 2011
     | 5,575 views

    The most-shocking action of Jesus was his resurrection from the dead. This message examines the implications of his resurrection, and the impact he can have in our lives today.

    INTRODUCTION * Series, “A Savior’s Most-Shocking Actions” / previous actions: reaches out to sinners; offers forgiveness to sinners; dies for sinners * A dead Savior doesn’t do anyone any good; for Christ’s death to be powerful today, he must do something that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finishing Well Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 19, 2013
    based on 15 ratings
     | 21,386 views

    A short grave-side message for a godly person who fought a long hard battle to overcome sickness. He fought the good fight, finished his race, & he kept the faith.

    GRAVE-SIDE Service 2 TIMOTHY 4:6-8 FINISHING WELL “For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. (7) I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith; (8) in the future there is laid up for me the crown of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Journey Into Light

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 31, 2013
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     | 3,711 views

    1. Darkness Around Us 2. Darkness of the Certainty of Jesus Death 3. In Darkness of Unbelief to His Resurrection 4. Darkness Wou ld Be Vanquished 5. Journey From Darkness to Light

    Journey Into Light 1 Cor. 15:1-10 1. Darkness Around Us Superstorm Sandy hit us on Mon. Oct. 29/12. The storm plunged us into darkness, darkness that lasted a week for CBC. This darkness claimed lives and caused ruin & financial lost. Maybe you & I escaped Sandy. But there may be another ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    That's My Mother

    Contributed by Martin Holland on May 16, 2013
     | 7,779 views

    There are some wonderful examples in the Bible of motherhood and the mother od Moses is a great example of this.

    That’s My Mother Exodus 2:1-10 I grew in an environment that is very different from today it appears. Our culture has changed a great deal. The old TV shows promoted respect; honor and authority of parents were as today we are seeing the opposite televised. My parents have had a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Second Death Series

    Contributed by Martin Holland on May 21, 2013
     | 4,979 views

    The Bible speaks of life after death and then a second death that is forever.

    The Second Death Revelation 20:7-15 In the previous verses we took a look at what would the millennial reign of Christ be like and discussed that this thousand years will be much like it was for Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden. Here we come to the close of the thousand years and the events to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Banquet, The Summit Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 1, 2013
     | 3,623 views

    Over and over in the Gospels we see the work of Christ culminate in a celebratory banquet, even in the healing of the little girl.

    Monday of 5th Week in Course Feb 4 2012 Sacrosanctum Concilium The story of Jesus’s raising of the little girl, the daughter of Jairus, is one of the most touching in the Holy Gospels. The incident may have happened in Capernaum, St. Peter’s hometown, and it involved one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Adapt The Delivery, Not The Message Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 2, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,345 views

    The stark message of the Gospel must be delivered in ways that will be heard by modern humans.

    Monday of 3rd Week in Lent Gaudium et Spes Adapting the Delivery, Not the Message Those commentators who are not very familiar with the documents of Vatican II, but who count themselves experts on the “spirit” of Vatican II frequently see the Council as creating a break with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    What About It, Daddy?

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Jun 18, 2011
     | 2,698 views

    The dad of the prodigal has a good deal to teach us about right attitudes and right actions when it comes to dealing with problem children.

    What about it, Daddy? The Father of the Prodigal Lk. 15:11-24 I. He was the Provider of the Family --Master of the home 1 Tim. 5:8 But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel. Dad should provide basic ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Two Questions

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 1, 2012
     | 3,002 views

    What you do when no one is looking tells who you really are.

    The Two Questions September 21, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: What you do when no one is looking tells who you really are. Focus Passage: Exodus 2:11-15 Supplemental Passage: (1 Corinthians 10:13 NASB) No temptation has overtaken you but such ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ready For Trouble

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009
     | 2,879 views

    Being prepared for the troubles Christians are sure to have

    READY FOR TROUBLE I Peter 3:13-17 Sunday, August 16, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee We spoke this morning about trouble coming. Tonight, we’re going to look at the basic things that will prepare us and sustain us in the day of trial. When’s the last time you had something happen and you questioned ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What My Mother Taught Me.

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,265 views

    We remember the things she taught us.

    What my mother taught me. Proverbs 31 10--28 10Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. 11The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. 12She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. 13She seeketh wool, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 9 - Matthew 10:5-13 - Music To Raise The Dead! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 10, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,066 views

    When Jesus gives His disciples the authority to "Heal the sick, raise the dead," in Matthew 10:8 I'm not sure that playing loud music is what He had in mind. But the "wailing out the truth" part certainly was.

    Part 9 - Matthew 10:5-13 - MUSIC TO RAISE THE DEAD! "MUSIC TO RAISE THE DEAD", an album from a Christian Rock group called Resurrection startled the Christian world with it's intensity in the 1970's. They did this in a day when many conservative pastors and evangelists actively thundered their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Leave, Cleave And Weave

    Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,489 views

    Helping Married folks adjust to and enjoy their marriage

    LEAVE, CLEAVE & WEAVE “Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.” Gen. 2:24 The marriage union is likened to the relationship between Jesus and the Church – Eph. 5:31. It is therefore the greatest level of relationship ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible