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  • Dr. Phillip Paschal avatar

    God's Extreme Make Over

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Jan 14, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,532 views

    GOD’S DIVINE SPIRITUAL RENEWAL OF MAN.

    GOD’S EXTREME MAKEOVER PSALMS 51 1.THE TEXT. DAVID’S DISPOSITION REFLECTED HIS CONDITION. a)HE WAS BURDENED AND BESEIGED BY GUILT THAT RADIATED FROM A SINFUL HEART. b)DAVID WAS GUILTY OF ADULTERY WITH BATHSHEBA AND HAVING HER HUSBAND MURDERED IN ORDER TO CONCEAL HER PREGNACY. c)SIN DRIVES MEN AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Core The Making Of A Healthy Church Series

    Contributed by Terry Jones on Jan 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,661 views

    In this focus on developing a healthy church, Pastor Terry begins a series focused on developing CORE within the Body. What is CORE? Check it out.

    2009, I believe, is going to be one of the most interesting years for the Church, and for the individual members of the Body of Christ. I don’t get into these internet “prophets” as a general rule, but I have been particularly interested in what some have had to say regarding the current and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Make This Valley Full Of Ditches

    Contributed by Greg Irby on Jan 30, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,221 views

    If we will trust and obey the Lord, then the victory will come.

    Text: 2 Kings 3:16 2 Kings 3:16 (KJV) 16 And he said, Thus saith the LORD, Make this valley full of ditches. Introduction: 1. THE PEOPLE INVOLVED (VS 1-8) 2 Kings 3:1-8 (KJV) 1 Now Jehoram the son of Ahab began to reign over Israel in Samaria the eighteenth year of Jehoshaphat king of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Makes God Smile?

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Feb 17, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,610 views

    A sermon designed to mak us think of ways to please Our God and Father in heaven.

    WHAT MAKES GOD SMILE? (All my sermons use illustrations from Sermon Central and scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Have you ever wondered if by something you said, or by your actions, you have made God smile? I know as a parent there are things that my children do and say that make me ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    This City Makes God Cry

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 21, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,952 views

    God goes to the City that makes Him cry because of you and I.

    “This City Makes God Cry” Luke 19:41 We come today in our Lenten Journey to the point where Jesus is about to enter Jerusalem triumphantly. His ministry and life has been prophecy fulfilled. Jesus ascends the Mount of Olives, a mountain range on the eastern boundary of Jerusalem. Jerusalem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fizz Is Intact

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 13, 2013
     | 3,160 views

    Friend, when you are confronted with hindrances, harassment and loads and loads of troubles, the challenge is to make it work and not be browbeaten!

    Afflicted in every way…. 2 Corinthians 4:8”We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair…” Listen! Are you just traumatized and dumbstruck by the avalanche of sudden problems that has come upon you and you wonder ‘hey, why me ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Value Of Friendship In Ministry Series

    Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Apr 8, 2014
     | 5,311 views

    God’s church is strengthened by everyday people who use their hands, their presence, and their faithfulness to serve others.

    Background: . • Illustration: On June 1, 1967, the Beatles had another hit on the radio entitled, “With a little help from my friends.” The chorus had these three lines: “I get by with a little help from my friends. I get high….. I’m going to try ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The King Rewards The Faithful Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 3, 2014
    based on 9 ratings
     | 21,620 views

    Barzillai ventured & volunteered to help king David during the most darkest moment of David's life, while David was running away from his own son Absalom.

    2 SAMUEL 19:31-39 [The Life of David] THE KING REWARDS THE FAITHFUL David has sinned by committing adultery with Bathsheba and by having her husband killed. God has indicted David for his sin through Nathan the prophet, and David has repented. Nevertheless, there are certain consequences he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When To Fire Your Grandmother

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 8, 2009
     | 7,465 views

    What a tough day! What if you HAD to fire granny? Take this advice...

    When to Fire Your Grandmother I Kings 15:9-14 “Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don’t turn up at all.” Sam Ewing You can tell a lot about a person’s character by how they handle the hard choices. Today I want to focus ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Choices

    Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Dec 9, 2013
     | 12,855 views

    This message shows the value of making right choices

    CHOICES DEUTERONOMY 30:15/20 Deut 30:19 “I call heaven and earth to record this day against you that I have set before you, life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life that both thou and thy seed may live.” Loving God, coupled with doing His will are the only ways of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Good Is Enemy Of The Best

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 25, 2014
     | 7,427 views

    Choosing what is best is often counter-intuitive. Christians are responsible to choose what is best.

    “Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a certain village where a woman named Martha welcomed him as a guest. She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to what he said. But Martha was distracted with all the preparations she had to make, so she came up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Genius Of Wrong Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 9, 2012
     | 4,123 views

    Building the right church depends on using all the wrong people

    “THE GENUIS OF WRONG” “Building the right church depends on using all the wrong people” Luke 17:20-21 (p742) March 4, 2012 INTRODUCTION: I was sharing Wednesday night in our close encounters with God that he always seems to choose the wrong people…at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Choices . . . Choices . . . Choices: Lesson 1

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 4, 2013
     | 1,953 views

    Your choices make a difference

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 25:19-26 1. What are some characteristics of second generation believers? a. Continue their parent’s faith. b. Not as bold and daring. c. Concerned with everyday life. d. Get strengths and weaknesses of parents. 2. What is known about Isaac? Famous father and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Abraham Obadare avatar

    Ask Before You Act

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Jun 2, 2019
     | 4,582 views

    Never take for granted the need to always inquire from God before you take steps, this could save your life

    Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:1-13 The scripture above depicts the story of David going to fight on behalf of the people of Keilah, against the oppression of the Philistines. Although David fought against the Philistines and helped to save the inhabitants of Keilah, these same people would have handed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "keep It Clean"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 10, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,739 views

    The message shares how God tells the inhabitants they need cleansed as a result of their sins, they need a spiritual bath.

    Keep It Clean Isaiah 1:1, 10-20 • Dirt, dust, pollution, filth, trash are a part of our everyday life. • As a result we use soap to clean ourselves up the bible has verses that share the use of soap in Scriptures. Job 9: 30Even if I washed myself with soapB and my hands with washing soda, 31you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist