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  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    You Can't Just Fake It!

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 24, 2017
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    In the life of King Josiah he did all he could do to bring Judah back to worshiping and obeying the Lord God of Israel even to the point of calling them together to recommit to faithfully serving the Lord. Did they really commit??? Let's find out.

    Today we’ll be talking about Josiah and his striving to bring Judah back into fellowship with the Lord God Almighty and out of idolatry. Where does Josiah fall in the timeline of the history of Israel? - The Lord chooses Abram - The patriarchs - Bondage in Egypt - Moses and the Exodus - Wandering ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Declaration Of Interdependence

    Contributed by George Durham on Jun 28, 2017
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    Christians are called to Interdependence (not independence) even on July 4th weekend

    Declaration of INTERDEPENDENCE: EPHESIANS 4: 1-32 The 4th of July always reminds us of our FREEDOM as a people. It is a great celebration of independence. Unfortunately, this word "independence" has come to mean something that our forefathers ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Consoling Word Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 24, 2016
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    Relationships are important. Paul send a consoling message to the Corinthians in an effort to mend bruised relationships.

    2 Corinthians 1:1-11 “A Consoling Word” INTRODUCTION In his second letter to the Corinthians Paul continues to address issues with which the Corinthian church is struggling. Despite their struggles Paul wants the Corinthians and all the Christians, or saints, in Achaia to realize ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "I Don’t Have That Kind Of Time”

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 19, 2017
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    Paul is unconcerned about his horrific situation, but his concerned is more about the spreading of the gospel.

    In an interview for Clarity magazine, writer Anne Lamott tells of an incident that helped her. One day, Anne visited her friend Pammy who was going through chemotherapy. Anne pointed to the dress she herself was wearing and asked Pammy if it made her look fat. Pammy looked at her and said, "Annie, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ken Henson avatar

    The Internal, External And Eternal Goal Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 22, 2017
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    You might say we get God’s heart in our hearts. What greater encouragement could there be? And we can expect the infusion of God’s Spirit in our hearts will result in a change in how we behave toward each other. For the fruit of the Spirit is love.

    Colossians 2 1I want you to know how hard I am contending for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally. 2 My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • David Taylor avatar

    Treasuring What Is Important In Life Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014
     | 6,086 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Treasuring What is Important in Life

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Treasuring What is Important in Life Luke 12:22-34 1. Do Not Fear in the Midst of Uncertainty (vs. 22-30) Jesus just finished telling a story about the man who was a fool because he was greedy because he was not rich toward God. Jesus now turns to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Treasuring What Is Important In Life

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014
     | 4,156 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Treasuring What is Important in Life

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Treasuring What is Important in Life Luke 12:22-34 1. Do Not Fear in the Midst of Uncertainty (vs. 22-30) Jesus just finished telling a story about the man who was a fool because he was greedy because he was not rich toward God. Jesus now turns to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Big Things Come In Small Packages

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 18, 2015
     | 5,661 views

    God wants us to pray when we are in a difficult situation, but he also wants us to act. Pick up the phone Ask for help from a family member or friend. Learn some new skills. Don’t get discouraged. Don’t sit there passively.

    There is something that is somewhat ironic in the passage about the shrewd money manager from Luke’s Gospel that we heard today. The irony is that the manager was praised for doing something that appears to be wrong, but in fact he had the foresight to plan for his future by preparing for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    How To Become The Friend Of God Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Mar 30, 2015
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    There is one man in the Bible who is said to be the friend of God. His name is Abraham. How did he become the friend of God? Romans 4 is all about Abraham, and will provide us the answer.

    How to Become the Friend of God Romans 4 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. John 15:13 states, “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” If this is true, then all of us have a mighty good friend this morning, and that friend is Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    God Provided All Things

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2013
     | 6,276 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Is GOD Your Provider? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is our Provider not us. IV. TEXT: Psalms 34:9-10 (Amplified Bible) O fear the Lord, you His saints [revere and worship Him]! For t

    I. EXORDIUM: Is GOD Your Provider? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is our Provider not us. IV. TEXT: Psalms 34:9-10 (Amplified Bible) O fear the Lord, you His saints [revere and worship Him]! For there is no want to those who truly revere and worship Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Separation; Tough But Necessary

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 24, 2013
     | 6,550 views

    Sometimes you might have to appear harsh.

    2 Cor 6:14-18 14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? 15 And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? 16 And what agreement ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    About Salvation Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 4, 2016
     | 3,762 views

    A sermon concerning what we believe about salvation.

    Series -- "Does It Matter What You Believe?" Luke 1:1 Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us, KJV "About Salvation" Ephesians 2:8-9 Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Sweaty Arm Pits --- Personal Change

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 31, 2015
     | 6,029 views

    At some point in the leaders life there was a change, Moses' rod becomes the ROD OF GOD... Moses needed a team ... Aaron and Hur stood neath Moses' arm pits until a total victory came.

    SWEATY ARM PITS?... COMPLETE VICTORY 7 WAYS TO HELP THE PREACHER ATTAIN THE MOVE OF GOD. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. TEXT: Exodus 17:12 But Moses hands were heavy; they took a stone, and put it under him, and he sat there upon; and Aaron and HUR STAYED UP HIS HANDS, the one on one side and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Our Refuge

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015
     | 10,920 views

    God Our Refuge

    Psalm 46 God Our Refuge 1. A REFUGE TO HIDE IN During Hezekiah's reign 700 BC Sennacherib and his Assyrian hosts invaded Judah. They had surrounded Jerusalem and were planning to take the city. Hezekiah prayed and the Lord sent an angel who killed 185,000 Assyrian soldiers. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    "A Longing For Revival!"

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015
     | 2,976 views

    "A LONGING FOR REVIVAL!"

    ISAIAH 64:1-9 "A LONGING FOR REVIVAL!" 1. A REAL NEED FELT 1 Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou wouldest come down, that the mountains might flow down at thy presence, There Is A Need ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness