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  • Greg Yount avatar

    A King's Feast

    Contributed by Greg Yount on Nov 21, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,209 views

    An exposition on the feast of King Belshazzar - as an illustration comparing the world’s ways to God’s Ways.

    The King’s Feast Daniel 5:1-6; 26-31 Introduction: St. Patrick’s Day was yesterday. The TV was loaded with broadcasts about the festivities in Savannah. There were parties, feasts, and more people than you can imagine. The crowds were thick. Interviews were jolly, but one quote was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "A Declaration Of War"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 27, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,138 views

    How are Christians to be "peacemakers?" In John 4, Jesus makes five declarations of war in order to establish the peace. As Christians, we need to make a declaration of war!

    Text: John 4:1-19 “A Declaration of War” Introduction: Matthew 5:9 ”Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.” Peace does not come unless it is made. If we are to be peacemakers, we need to live to make the peace. Sometimes that requires war. We need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fulfilling The Great Commission In This Country

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 1,513 views

    Could it be that we are in the fourth Great Awakening in America?

    PRIMARY TEXT: MATTHEW 28:16-20 Supplementary Texts: Mark 16:14-15; Luke 24:45-49; John 20:19-22; Acts 1:8-9 We do a disservice to the Great Commission when we refer to it in the singular. On at least five occasions in five locations, Jesus gave His disciples the mandate to evangelize the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praise With Power

    Contributed by Darrell Jones on Jul 5, 2005
    based on 46 ratings
     | 11,118 views

    This particular Psalm has been called the "Great Hallelujah Psalm" It is an invitation for all to become active in the praise of God. Let’s examine some of the benefits of corporate praise.

    The writer of this Psalm used the phrase "Praise Him" nine times, we also find the word "Praise" used an additional four times in this writing. There must be some significant or special reason for the instruction to praise to be given. Is it possible that God wants praise to be not only a personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Are You Authorized Part 2

    Contributed by Douglas Kinney on Aug 4, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,465 views

    The second part of Are You Authorized studying those who are authorized to do the work of God.

    Last week we talk about being authorized to do the things of God. We looked at how ministries, ministers and churches can do what seems to be Godly things but they were not authorized by God and therefore unlawful and not of God. We also discussed the punishment for such actions. Tonight we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tongues - Theory And Experience: Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Raisbeck on Jul 15, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,520 views

    In the second of this two part series on " Tongues - Theory and Experience" we will touch also on the interpretation of tongues.

    The main purpose the Holy Spirit came down at Pentecost was to find, equip and adorn the bride of Christ – the Church and to escort her safely through this world and present her to Jesus – a pure and spotless bride (1). In Genesis chapter 24 there is a beautiful illustration of how Abraham went ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church's Diet: Healthy Choice Series

    Contributed by David Kirkner on Aug 13, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,933 views

    If we want a healthy church then we need to choose to be healthy Christians

    The Threeattitudes: Philemon, 2 John, Jude A Church’s Diet: Healthy Choice Philemon If we want a healthy church then we need to choose to be healthy Christians Introduction: In the last several years Americans have become gluttons over the various diets guaranteed to take off extra pounds. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elijah's Message Series

    Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 26, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,202 views

    A reform that would affect the family relationship:Mal. 4:6

    THE ELIJAH MESSAGE MALACHI 4:5, 6 A. THE ELIJAH MESSAGE 1. A reformatory message: 1 Ki. 18:19 2. Directed - mainly to Israel: Mal. 4:5 3. Accompanied by great power: 1 Ki. 18:30-38 4. The work of Elijah was symbolic of: a. The work of John the Baptist - ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Message Of Christmas

    Contributed by Chathanattu Philip on Dec 22, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,516 views

    Why was Jesus born in a manger? What does it mean to make room for Jesus in our hearts?

    The Message of Christmas By Sunny Philip Luke 2:1-12 Christmas is the celebration of the great mystery of God. The mystery is not how God became a human but why God would want to become a human being. The words of a well known hymn sum it up succinctly. I cannot tell why He, the King of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Will You Marry Me?

    Contributed by Brian Smith on Oct 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,798 views

    Did you know that Jesus included a marriage proposal into the Passover liturgy?

    Will You Marry Me…? Mark 14: 12-26 The Passover Meal (Seder) -Passover is the oldest Jewish holiday -Passover background is found in Exodus 12, 13, and 14 -The purpose of the Passover Seder is to draw the story of the Exodus out of the past and into the present so that each person will feel as ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Life Elevated

    Contributed by Daniel Haas on Aug 7, 2009
     | 5,795 views

    The whole idea of Christ elevated is totally incomprehensible, or if you will: heavenly / for those of us who are able to understand Latin: celestial.

    Life elevated Let me show you the two standard issue License Plates of our state, both of which feature the slogan: Life Elevated Depending on whether you are the winter or summer type you either pick the Arches or the Greatest Snow on Earth. I pick the Snow. Either of them refer to the strengths ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Not On The Sabbath!

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 19, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,321 views

    Our perspectives and prejudices can cause us to act in a way that is contrary to the spirit of Christ Jesus.

    Luke 13: 10 – 17 / Not On The Sabbath! Intro: When I was a kid, on those RARE occasions when I would be doing something mischievous or irritating to my mother, she would look at me and say, “Mister, you better straighten up.” I didn’t fully understand what she meant. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Signet Ring

    Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,109 views

    Funeral Service for Cruz Rios

    THE SIGNET RING Haggai 2:23 ““‘On that day,’ declares the LORD Almighty, ‘I will take you, my servant Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel,’ declares the LORD, ‘and I will make you like my signet ring, for I have chosen you,’ declares the LORD Almighty.” INTRO: It’s interesting to see in the Word of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Is The Lord Your Shepherd?

    Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Jun 12, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,447 views

    David knew what it meant to be a shepherd. David knew what it meant to be shepherded. During times of loss, we too can find God as our shepherd.

    Read Psalm 23 David wrote this Psalm (song). He was a shepherd as a youngster growing up. Came from a large family of which he was one of the youngest boys, hence the job taking care of the sheep. Story is told of how David’s sheep were threatened on two occasions by a bear and a lion. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Afraid Yet Filled With Joy

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,904 views

    A short talk given at a midweek communion service 3 days after resurrection Sunday. What God-inspired task have you been given. Like the women, as you go, Jesus will meet you and minister to you in the task.

    They were ‘afraid yet filled with joy’ (28:8). Mary Magdalene and the other Mary - Mary the mother of James and Joses (27:56&61) – arrive at the tomb (28:1). They witness the stone rolled away from the mouth of the tomb (28:2). They see the guards posted by Pilate (27:65) so ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican