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  • David Yarbrough avatar

    Too Blessed To See God

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jan 28, 2001
    based on 290 ratings
     | 20,037 views

    The greatest spiritual discipline is to continually be focused on God, and His blessings are what make it difficult

    1/28/2001 Golf immortal Arnold Palmer recalls a lesson about overconfidence: It was the final hole of the 1961 Masters tournament, and I had a one-stroke lead and had just hit a very satisfying tee shot. I felt I was in pretty good shape. As I approached my ball, I saw an old friend standing at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Believer's New Hope Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 18, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,344 views

    We will look at the New Hope that is available to all who "truly" trust in the Lord Jesus Christ especially with all the "Hopelessness" that Satan shows in our present age.

    Believer’s have “New Hope” New Hope for Christians New Hope for Creation NCBC, 5/16/04, Romans 8:18-25 We live in a land in which many of our inhabitants feel “hopeless”. Amazing with all the prosperity that is seen all around our “Great Land”, yet Alaska leads our country in alcoholism, teen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pointers And Patterns Series

    Contributed by Michael Catt on Nov 5, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,377 views

    This series will help you to develop and deepen your relationship with God.

    SPIRITUAL INTIMACY – POINTERS AND PATTERNS Selected Scriptures There is much confusion today about the subject of holiness/ sanctification/ separation. We’ve been confused by terms that are not Biblical. Terms like: ☛ second work of grace. ☛ second blessing. These terms can be confusing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Out Of The Pit

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Nov 7, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 17,952 views

    Evangelistic Sermon that also Encourages Christians to help others

    Out of the Pit! By Tony Silveira Other Studies at http://www.carismachurch.com Jeremiah 2:13 "For My people have committed two evils: They have forsaken Me, The fountain of living waters, To hew for themselves cisterns, Broken cisterns That can hold no water. Isaiah 35:6 tells us, “For waters ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Coming Closer To The End Of Myself

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2003
    based on 317 ratings
     | 15,609 views

    A personal story of great heartache and pain - overcome by the Love of Jesus -

    Throughout the past 55+ years I have walked with the Savior, one lesson continues to prove itself day by day - the more I learn about Jesus, I discover how little I really know and how much more I NEED to know! It never ceases to amaze me that every time I think I have reached a pinnacle of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Like Father Like Child

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,303 views

    Discover the sanctifying power of trusting your Heavenly Father.

    We’re about half way through our study in 1 John. The purpose of this letter is recorded in chapter 1, verse 4, "We write this to make our [your] joy complete." The way John hopes to accomplish this purpose is demonstrated throughout this letter, to counter the lies that crept into the church by ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Maintaining Our Attitude Even In The Midst Of Problems

    Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Mar 20, 2002
    based on 244 ratings
     | 39,883 views

    God wants us to have a godly attitude even whent times are bad

    Maintaining our attitude even in the midst of problems Psalms 34:1-4 Introduction There was a man who was flying in an airplane with his friend who was giving him some personal flying lessons. So the man was looking at all the instruments but there was one in particular that the pilot ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Owen Bourgaize avatar

    The Vision Of The Ram And The Goat Series

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 100 ratings
     | 12,742 views

    Daniel’s vision prepared his people - and Christians too - of coming evil rulers leading to the Antichrist who would be ultimately destroyed.

    DANIEL 8 - THE VISION OF THE RAM AND THE GOAT This vision took place two years after the vision of the four beasts. It enlarges on the understanding of the future already given, but with a different emphasis. In the first place the language in which it is written changes from Aramaic to Hebrew. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ferris avatar

    "A Beautiful Find”

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Sep 16, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,421 views

    There is expectation and joyful discovery in a beautiful find. It can lift you from the depths of depression and fill your life with hope and joy. It can take your heart from rags to riches and elevate you from a meaningless existence to a life of purpo

    “A Beautiful Find” There is expectation and joyful discovery in a beautiful find. It can lift you from the depths of depression and fill your life with hope and joy. It can take your heart from rags to riches and elevate you from a meaningless existence to a life of purpose and meaning. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Moon avatar

    Getting Warm With Your Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Brian Moon on Sep 24, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,799 views

    This is the final message in this 4 part series that has been dealing with how to keep our fire for God through spiritual disciplines. This message deals with fellowship with other believers.

    “The Cure for the Common Cold” part 4 (Getting warm with fellowship) Brian A. moon Story – When I was a little kid my grandmother had a house in a relatively new neighborhood that was still under construction. Right behind her house there was a huge sandlot that was being prepared for a new home. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Flaming Love

    Contributed by Luciano Lombardi on Feb 27, 2001
    based on 159 ratings
     | 6,787 views

    How does God view the love between a man and a woman?

    A Flaming Love Subject: Love Theme: The Truth About Love Between a Man and Woman Text: Song of Songs 8:6-7 Time: Sunday Morning February 18, 2001 Question: What does love btn man and woman Look Like in God’s eyes? Introduction: INSIDE OUT The biggest lie you ever told - deepest fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Haines avatar

    Count The Cost

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Mar 3, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
     | 8,539 views

    A deductive exposition of the text with illustrations challenging people to count the cost of following Jesus.

    Text: Luke 14:1—35 Title: Count the Cost Series: Lent 2001 Topic: Christian Living/Discipleship Theme: Cost of following Jesus Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness challenging God’s people in my care to count the true cost of following Jesus. Response: Individuals will fill out cards ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Darren Ethier avatar

    Forward Ploughing (Making Sure You Don't Look Back!)

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on Apr 9, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 24,773 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to show Christians 3 results of looking back at problems, events, or things that have gone on in the past once you have put your hand to the plough in service to Christ.

    Forward Ploughing: (making sure you don’t look back) Luke 9:57-61 TEXT: Luke 9:57-61 (NIV) 57 As they were walking along the road, a man said to him, "I will follow you wherever you go." 58 Jesus replied, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Falwell avatar

    Preaching To The Poor, Part 2

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Apr 12, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,260 views

    Preaching to the poor.

    “PREACHING TO THE POOR” Part 2 By Jerry Falwell A. INTRODUCTION 1. Review from last sermon. Preaching to the poor has always been important to the church. Listen to how important it was to Jesus to preach to the poor. When John the Baptist was put in prison, he became discouraged and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Dealing With Opposition In Life Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 26, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,517 views

    Exposition of Neh 4 about the external opposition he faced as he and the jews rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem

    Text: Nehemiah 4:1-23, Title: Battling Opposition in Life, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/30/07, AM A. Opening illustration: see bottom of page, Someone said that you can only tell what a leader is made of when he faces opposition, B. Background to passage: After the rebuilding of the walls commences in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist