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    Repentance Of Sinners Series

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jan 30, 2012
     | 5,559 views

    In this series on ‘Repentance’ I intend to categorize the subject into II parts. I) Repentance of Sinners & strange as it seems II) Repentance of Saints.

    CLARION CALL FOR REPENTANCE – SERIES-PART I “This is one small step for a man, one giant step for mankind.” These epochal words spoken by Neil Armstrong immediately after laying his foot on the crusty moon surface still echo in our minds, for they represent a ...read more

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    Becoming A Prayer Centered Congregation Series

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,580 views

    To lay out the vision and strategies for becoming a prayer centered and prayer driven church.

    [S] I went to visit members in the hospital on Thursday when I ran into one of older members strolling the hall with his walker and his physical therapist. So, I joined the journey. We walked up and the down hall together and then entered a series of short hallways that wrapped around the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What On Earth Is Going On? Series

    Contributed by Larry Sopchak on Sep 22, 2011
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     | 7,825 views

    A sermon examining the signs of the times in light of the tsunami disaster that struck Japan.

    What On Earth Is Going On? Sunday, March 13, 2011 End-Times Series : Sermon One [VIDEO] TEXT: Matthew 24:3-14 ; 21-22 ; 27; 29-44 Luke 21:9-11; 25-33 [VIDEO] INTRODUCTION In his book, "A Tale of Two Cities", Charles Dickens wrote... "It was the best of times, it was the worst of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Revelation- The Book Opened

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 26, 2011
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     | 3,768 views

    A new verse upon verse study series from the book of Revelation. This is sure to encourage and minister to the body. check out faiththatwins.com

    Revelation- the Book Opened Revelation 1:1-20 The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants—things which must shortly take place. And He sent and signified it by His angel to His servant John, 2 who bore witness to the word of God, and to the testimony of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fear Not! Why Not?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 11, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,883 views

    Many of us may be fearful or even afraid of the future and what it holds for us ... God’s Word continually reiterates “FEAR NOT” which is a commandment and also gives us the reasons to fear not …

    Opening illustration: Columnist George Cantor told how he dealt with a childhood fear. Almost every night he would wake up in the darkness and imagine scary creatures lurking outside his room. Often he would be too scared to go back to sleep. Sometimes he would go and lie down by his parents’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Elements Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 14, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,625 views

    In his last words to Solomon David shares the key to prosperity in life!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • There are times when we have a tendency to take stock of what is important to us in life. • The life of King David was a very interesting colorful life. David did a lot rising from being a simple shepherd boy to becoming King of Israel. • There were times in his life when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Open The Eyes Of My Heart Series

    Contributed by Joel Preston on Jul 24, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,423 views

    Jesus is dealing with blindness. He deals with both the spiritual blindness of the Pharisees and the disciples as well as the physical blindness of a man from Bethsaida.

    The Gospel of Mark #20 – “Open the Eyes of My Heart” Mark 8:1-26 Intro – 1. VIDEO – “Field of Dreams” They really can’t see it… 2. There are some people in this world that cannot see for looking. The evidence could be as clear as the nose on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Prayer Before Battle Series

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 21, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,134 views

    As we look at Jesus, see that he prayed before this battle. How do you pray as you prepare yourself, your soldiers, and your families for battle?

    Prayer Before Battle By Keith J. Andrews www.chaplainandrews.com All Scriptures marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001.Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. http://www.chaplainandrews.com Access Everything From Sermons, to Briefings, to Daily News, and Comic Books. Most mornings ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Godly Addictions

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 5, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 12,887 views

    Are all addictions bad? Not according to Scripture.

    Today, there are all types of addictions and many who have them: One in four Americans are nicotine addicts. They are dependent on smoking. One in six Americans are shopping addicts. They always having to be buying and taking advantage of every sales event. One of every seven Americans are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Heart Of Prayer

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Mar 7, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,429 views

    The object of prayer is not the point of prayer - the fellowship with God is and it is in that fellowship, that co-laboring with Christ in prayer, that God works.

    Those who do not believe do not pray. This is a good functional definition of faith. Faith prays, unbelief does not. - John Hardin How should we pray?
 Follow Jesus’ example - Lk.5:16, 6:12.
 Follow Jesus’ format: Mt.6:5-13 - "And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,586 views

    What the Apostle Paul is doing in this passage is informing the Christians at the Church of Thessalonica that they should and must develop a habit of prayer…and never break that habit!

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: February 27, 2001 Date Preached: February 28, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for the Christian Walk Title: The Imperative of Prayer Text: 1 Thess 5:17 “…Pray without ceasing…” [NASB] Introduction: Our passage tonight ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Work In Chaos

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,734 views

    Peace in the world of Chaos?

    11So then, remember that at one time you Gentiles by birth,£ called “the uncircumcision” by those who are called “the circumcision”—a physical circumcision made in the flesh by human hands— 12remember that you were at that time without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Burn Our Hearts Again

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Jan 2, 2008
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     | 4,560 views

    We need to feel that fire again. We need to feel it in the heart again. Like days of old, where people were cut to the heart, and when Jesus up out the scriptures to the disciples and their hearts burned. Let us see the fire from heaven again.

    BURN OUR HEARTS AGAIN TEXT: 1 KINGS 18:1-46 THEME: LORD MAKE OUR HEARTS BURN FOR YOU I remember 1 Kings 18 preached at Heritage Christian University during lectureship one year. It was being preached by Steven Guy. During this sermon I made a choice in my life. It was a choice that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Looking For Love In All The Right Places Series

    Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Jun 29, 2010
     | 5,017 views

    In this lesson from the life of Ruth, we see Naomi setting the scene for Ruth to marry Boaz. Learn the responsibility of the Christian in helping others and we introduce the kinsman-redeemer.

    Introduction Ruth the love story takes a dramatic turn this week, but we need to remember the prayer we have been praying for the last two weeks: Lord, break out of the box we try to put you in and destroy everything in our lives that is not of You. Mess up our schedules, plans, and preconceived ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Matter Of The Heart

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Mar 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,913 views

    This message is intended to open our hearts to the message of the Gospel and encourage us to believe in Jesus Christ for salvation

    A MATTER OF THE HEART Luke 19:28-42 INTRODUCTION: A. Luke 19:28-42 And when he had thus spoken, he went before, ascending up to Jerusalem. And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, Saying, Go ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist