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  • randy edwards avatar

    Wayfaring Strangers , A Study Of 1 Peter Part 2

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Feb 13, 2018
     | 3,398 views

    part 2 of our 1 Peter study

    Wayfaring Strangers A Study of 1 Peter Part 2 “ it was the best of times, it was the worst of times” It was the best of times, it was the worst of times It was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness It was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, It was the season of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gratitude That Adorns The Gospel-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 27, 2018
     | 1,698 views

    2 of 8. For the Christians in Rome, Paul delineated the relationship of gratitude to the Gospel. But what manner of Gratitude properly adorns the Gospel of Christ? OR... How can your Gratitude adorn the Gospel of Christ? Gratitude adorns the Gospel thru...

    GRATITUDE That ADORNS The GOSPEL-II—Romans 1:15-25 OR: Gratitude That Graces The Gospel Attention: Christians employ Christmas Trees to symbolize & remember the birth of their Savior & Lord. Christians ‘adorn’ the tree[itself representing eternal life & continual growth] with various ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Careful!

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 25, 2009
     | 7,755 views

    The words of an ancient wise man remind us that the "awe" of God is foundational for wise living.

    Be Careful Text: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 (English) Most of us can relate to having a parent’s anxiety or remembering a parent’s anxiety when we either allowed our children a bit of independence or when we were ourselves allowed the opportunity to do something autonomous. I can well remember hearing my ...read more

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    I Must Insist On This

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 14, 2008
    based on 58 ratings
     | 4,910 views

    1- I insist that you don’t live like others 2- I insist that you did not learn Christ from the world 3- I insist that the truth is in Jesus

    INTRO.- Roger Clemens. Guilty or not? Is he guilty of using drugs and Human Growth Hormone or not? Clemens insists he is not guilty! Clemens has won seven Cy Young Awards, two more than any other pitcher. He throws and bats right-handed. On December 13, 2007, Clemens’ name was listed in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Meeting God When You Are Thirsty Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 18, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,046 views

    God created us with a thirst only he can satisfy.

    Introduction Sermon #9 in a Series on the Gospel of John An albatross (known as a sign of good luck) arrived in the nick of time to lead the ship out of the destructive ice field: At length did cross an Albatross, Thorough the fog it came; As if it had been a Christian soul, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Know That You Know Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Apr 2, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,384 views

    God wants you to have assurances before Him. John lists four things that will give us assurances in times of doubt and trials.

    How To Know That You Know 1 John 3:18-24 1Jn 3:18-19 Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth. By this we shall know that we are of the truth and reassure our heart before him; 1. We have Assurance because we love Him and love like Him. • We read verse 18 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Committed Are You? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 7, 2012
     | 7,332 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke 9: 23 – 27

    Luke 9: 23 – 27 How Committed Are You? 23 Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. 24 For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it. 25 For ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The God Who Uses My Mistakes Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 27, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,978 views

    It's all right to make mistakes as long as we learn from them.

    The God Who Uses My Mistakes Text: Gen. 12:10-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: John Maxwell in his book Failing Forward, said, "The difference between average people and achieving people is their perception and response to failure...What does matter is that your life can change if you're ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    From Failure To Worship

    Contributed by Eugene Morell on Jul 1, 2012
     | 5,343 views

    The Lord wants you and I to see that we can turn defeat into worship with the help of the Holy Spirit.

    FROM FAILURE TO WORSHIP. JOSHUA 8:30-35. Perhaps one of the greatest examples of comebacks in recent years was that of San Francisco Giant pitcher Dave Dravecky. Besides pitching is the regular season Dave also pitched in the All star game, in the national league championship series and in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being A Blessing

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 29, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,085 views

    Our call to go in this new direction was not unlike the call of Abraham in our Scripture today. God said, “Go!” Go where? “I will make you into a great nation,
and I will bless you;
I will make your name great,
and you will be a blessing...

    Being a Blessing Genesis 12:1-3 When I arrived here more than six years ago as Pastor, I met with the congregation in small groups, and asked 3 simple questions: “What do you like about the church? What do you want to keep the same? What do you want to change?” Out of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Cave In

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 4, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,918 views

    Throughout scripture we find ourselves many Godly people ending up living in Caves. What are these "cave experiences". This sermon shows the "blessings" found in caves!

    CLIMBING OUT OF YOUR CAVE Psalm 61:1-2 Hear my cry, O God; Attend to my prayer. 2From the end of the earth I will cry to You, When my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. Listen to what David said in those verses. Do you ever feel overwhelmed by life? We all do from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Coat Of Many Colors - #7 White Series

    Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Oct 9, 2013
     | 7,462 views

    This is study about the different color’s that could have been used in Joseph’s coat. Hopefully through this study, we can get a better understanding of the message Jacob (Israel) was imparting to Joseph.

    This is a series of messages on the coat of many colors – Free Power point is available through E-Mail retssi@bellsouth.net Several Illustrations, points, and the main idea for this series of sermons dealing with the coat of many colors was from James May’s sermon, “A Coat Of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Coat Of Many Colors - #9 Purple Series

    Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Oct 10, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,155 views

    This is study about the different color’s that could have been used in Joseph’s coat. Hopefully through this study, we can get a better understanding of the message Jacob (Israel) was imparting to Joseph.

    This was a series of messages on the coat of many colors – Power point is available through E-Mail retssi@bellsouth.net Several Illustrations, points, and the main idea for this series of sermons dealing with the coat of many colors was from James May’s sermon, “A Coat Of Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    Built To Last

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 13, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 46,183 views

    Built to Last suggest to us - THE LIFE THAT LASTS IS BUILT ON A FIRM FOUNDATION. The PARABLE of the Two Builders is about hearing and doing the Word of God.

    TITLE: BUILT TO LAST SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 7:24-27 It was during the Winter Olympics of February 1998 when Ford Motor Co.'s Ford Division launched its new tagline "BUILT TO LAST." They had changed their 15 year old long used tag line “HAVE YOU DRIVEN A FORD LATELY?” The idea is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • JEREMIAH MENYONGAI avatar

    The Enemy Knows Your Schedule

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 24, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 28,704 views

    Christians have often been caught asleep when they should be awake. While on earth, Jesus stressed the importance of readiness, alertness, preparedness: “Work while it is day for the night comes when no man can work.” The enemy is watching you. Get busy.

    THE ENEMY KNOWS YOUR SCHEDULE MATTHEW 13:24 Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. 25 But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away.26 When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic