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  • David Shipman avatar

    A New Cart For God

    Contributed by David Shipman on Nov 19, 2001
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    Many want the presence and power of God in the midst of their everyday life. God has outlined the way we are to achieve this.

    A NEW CART FOR GOD Turn to 1 Sam 4 - We are all familiar with the Ark of the Covenant, or the Ark of God, also known as the Ark of Testimony. In the O.T. it is what housed God’s spirit. Once a year the High Priests would enter the Holy of Holies where the Ark resided. This box housed, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    In His Steps

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 11, 2004
    based on 67 ratings
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    According to Peter, Jesus is our Standard in life, our Substitute in death, and our Shepherd in heaven!

    In His Steps by Scott R. Bayles, preacher Church of Christ ------------------------------------------------------ Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 2:21-25 In 1896, a man by the name of Charles M. Sheldon penned the words of what has become a classic, inspirational and best-selling novel, "In His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Name Above All Names

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jan 22, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
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    This message takes a look at the greatness of Christ by looking at who He is and the implications His identity has on our lives.

    I recently came across an article in the Outlook magazine that caught my attention, and it really convicted me. Let me read it to you, it’s simply a paragraph long with some possible answers. “If someone watched you in worship last week, reading your body language, your facial expression and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Common Grace: God's Favor On All People Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 1, 2012
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    Today we are going to look at a different aspect of God's grace. God has a grace that saves us, but He also has a grace that He shows to everyone--whether they will go to heaven or not. It is called common grace.

    Purpose: To explain how God's demonstrates His grace to all. Aim: I want the listener to marvel at God's goodness and never take it for granted. INTRODUCTION: When we think about God's grace our minds usually go to John Newton's words: "Amazing grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Possessing God’s Promises Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 13, 2009
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    Just like the way God changes a person who puts their faith in Christ, so God is going to completely change this old run down, sin cursed earth. When we become God’s, the old life is over.

    Purpose: To describe the glories that awaits believers. Aim: I want the listener to make everyday decisions based on the truth of Christ’s coming. INTRODUCTION: "London businessman Lindsay Clegg told the story of a warehouse property he was selling. The building had been empty for months and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When You Wind Up Over Your Head Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 5, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
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    What are we supposed to do when we get in deep, over our heads? The Word of God shows us.

    Summer Psalms #14 - When You Wind Up Over Your Head Psalm 130:1-8 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 2, 2009 *When I was going to Georgia Tech, I took a swimming class that qualified us to be Red Cross lifeguards. To get an “A” in this class you had to pass three endurance ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Give To God

    Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 24, 2010
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    Using guilt to get people to give money to the Lord’s work is wrong, but it is a temptation because 37% of regular church attenders give nothing to the church, 33% of them engage in at least some form of gambling.

    Part I Purpose: To lay out God's parameters for giving. Aim: I want the listener to examine how they give to God and make any changes that are contrary to God's design for giving. INTRODUCTION: Joey Mimbs and Ralph Travis of Ellenton, Florida wrote this following song to be sung to the tune of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Thy Kingdom Come Series

    Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 14, 2010
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    Part 3 of The Lord's Prayer, or Model Prayer series. 3 words emphasize "His Kingdom Come" - Then, Now, and Me. Some claim Jesus as Savior but not as Lord. Is that right? Let's see in today's message.

    THE LORD’S PRAYER 3 – THY KINGDOM COME THIS MORNING, we continue our phrase-by-phrase look at THE LORD’S PRAYER And by way of reminder, the reason that we’re talking about THE LORD’S PRAYER is because God is calling our church to prayer Because, without question, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Where Is The Joy?

    Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 29, 2008
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    Every human heart cries out for joy, but few ever find it. Relationships crumble because there is no joy. Family fights begin when joy is missing. God made us to be happy, but we have lost our way. In our text Jesus shows us the way to joy, so let�s loo

    John 16:20-24; 17:13-17 Purpose: To see God’s blueprint for happiness. Aim: I want the listener to focus on God’s eternal joy and enjoy God now. INTRODUCTION: Every human heart cries out for joy, but few ever find it. Relationships crumble because there is no joy. Family fights begin when joy is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fake News Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 18, 2021
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    When false teachers whisper sweet words into the ears of immature Christians, the body of Christ begins to break apart and lose what makes it distinctive—that is, the faith in the unique person and work of Jesus Christ.

    Fake News Jeffery Anselmi / General Grow In Grace / Grace / 2 Peter 2:1–10 When false teachers whisper sweet words into the ears of immature Christians, the body of Christ begins to break apart and lose what makes it distinctive—that is, the faith in the unique person and work of Jesus Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Congenial Life

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 26, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,534 views

    Biblical Principles for Achieving a Pleasing Nature

    Title: A Congenial Life Theme: Biblical Principles for Achieving a Pleasing Nature • Congenial Life Learns to Listen • Congenial Life Gives Without Sparing. • Congenial Life Prays Without Ceasing • Congenial Life Does Not Complain or Argues • Congenial life ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jim Caswell avatar

    Pass It On-Commitment

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on Apr 20, 2018
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    May all who come behind us find us committed to God.

    Title: Pass It On-Commitment Place: BLCC Date: 7/6/14 Text: Haggai 1:1-15 CT: May all who come behind us find us committed to God. A. In October of 1781, General Cornwallis marched his British troops into Yorktown. The patriots to the south had wreaked havoc on his redcoat army, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Having No Fear

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 3, 2022
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     | 3,577 views

    Fear is a part of the human condition; however, our fears would cease if we would place our hope in Jesus Christ, instead of the false securities that we’ve built up through our occupations, activities, or the many masks we wear.

    Our sermon this evening is entitled, “Having No Fear.” I recall how back in the 1990’s there was a popular brand of clothing with the brand name No Fear. I read an Internet article from that same time period, which says the No Fear slogan “has come to symbolize a ‘cutting edge’ lifestyle” and has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    A Mother’s Faith Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
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    In celebrating a Mother’s Faith we see 1) Faith in Perception 2) Faith in Planning & 3) Faith in Providence.

    Mother’s Day is always the second Sunday in May. The first Mother’s Day observance was a church service honoring Mrs. Anna Reese Jarvis, held at Anna Jarvis’s request in Grafton, West Virginia, and in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on May 10, 1908. Canada was one of the first nation’s to pick up the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Revive Us Lord Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 23, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,531 views

    In a prayer to “Revive us Lord”, the Psalmist shows three things that can help us through present difficulties. He presents a 1) Remembrance of Past Revival (Psalm 85:1–3), 2) Request for Present Revival (Psalm 85:4–7), 3. Revelation for Future Revival (Psalm 85:8–13).

    Psalm 85:1–13 1 LORD, you were favorable to your land; you restored the fortunes of Jacob. 2 You forgave the iniquity of your people; you covered all their sin. Selah 3You withdrew all your wrath; you turned from your hot anger.4 Restore us again, O God of our salvation, and put away your ...read more

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    Denomination: Other