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  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Living In God's Presence

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 18, 2011
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     | 30,909 views

    You can live your life in God's presence knowing His will for every step of your life.

    February 20, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Deuteronomy 30:11-20 Subject: Living for God Title: Living in God’s Presence I have been speaking to you for the last three weeks about the presence of God and how you respond to His presence. The bible is full of references of people who encountered ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Asa's Mistake

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 19, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 22,069 views

    Four things we can learn from King Asa's mistakes. Even though he was fully committed to God all his life he still made mistakes and errors in judgment.

    Asa’s Mistake February 20, 2011 “At that time Hanani the seer came to Asa king of Judah and said to him: “Because you relied on the king of Aram and not on the LORD your God, the army of the king of Aram has escaped from your hand. Were not the Cushites and Libyans a mighty ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Moved With Compassion

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jul 14, 2009
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     | 13,080 views

    Jesus compassion and love is for all who will accept.

    Text: “But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them....” (Matthew 9:36). According to The American Heritage Dictionary the word “compassion” is defined as “The deep feeling of sharing the suffering of another, together with the inclination to give aid or support or to show ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The (Real) Good Shepard Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,899 views

    Obey. Listen to His voice. Go where He sends, do what He says, accept what He gives and trust where He is taking. Even when the road is difficult. Because I know that with the Lord as my Shepherd, my good shepherd, the “Real” Good Shepherd

    The (Real) Good Shepherd Zech 11 October 26, 2008 Intro: I want to rewind a little bit in our study of Zechariah, before diving in to chapter 11. In our previous discussion, we’ve talked about how the exiles were returning from slavery and beginning the process of rebuilding their nation – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving It Away Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 20, 2012
     | 5,501 views

    Mythbusters is one of those TV shows I enjoy watching. So let’s bust a myth today about money and families.

    Myth Busters 13 Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” 14 But he said to him, “Man, who made me a judge or arbitrator over you?” 15 And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    New Year -- New Adventure

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 28, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,287 views

    When we face the uncertain future we need to, 1. Remember the Past, 2. Remember to Prepare, 3. Remember God's promises

    “New Year – New Adventure” December 30, 2012 Romans 8:18-23; 31-39 “What we are suffering now is nothing compared with the glory that will be shown in us. Everything God created looks forward to the time when his children will appear in their full and final glory. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    God On The Move

    Contributed by Keith Maynard on Sep 9, 2012
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     | 8,321 views

    When God moves, we must move

    GOD ON THE MOVE I SAMUEL 16:1-13 • GOD HAS PLACES • GOD SOVEREIGNLY SELECTS SCENES AND SETTINGS IN ORDER TO INSTITUTE AND INITIATE HIS WILL • GOD IS GEOGRAPHICALLY STRATEGIC • HE CONNECTS HIMSELF TO MAN o NOT ONLY THROUGH HISTORY o BUT ALSO THROUGH GEOPGRAPHY AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seriousness Of Christian Marriage

    Contributed by Dee Dowdy on Oct 7, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,226 views

    Christina Marriage is defined by Christ and is guided by God's Word.

    The Seriousness of Christian Marriage (Mark 10:2-12) Intro: There are 2 huge decisions we make in this life—maybe 3 The first most important decision---accept Jesus as Savior Because this one decision has eternal consequences The third most important—career How we will make a living ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The First Short-Term Missions Trip Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012
     | 5,954 views

    Short-term missions is mostly a modern concept, probably because technology and modern transportation makes it easy to do. Even so, it was Jesus who started the practice with his twelve disciples.

    Introduction Our missions chairman has made it clear to anyone who gets in earshot of him that he thinks short-term mission trips is one great idea. He likes them because he thinks they are a great means to convert Christians into lifelong missionaries, whether they travel to another land or stay ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Promises Are Meant To Be Kept

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 5, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 31,234 views

    Promises are not made to be broken. They are meant to be kept. God keeps His. He expects us to keep ours.

    Promises Are Meant To Be Kept Jeremiah 42:5-6 Words come easy, often uttered without any thought or sincerity behind them. When we are faced with difficult situations or unknowns, we cry out to God saying, “God show me what I should do and no matter what I will do it.” “No matter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Word Comes Alive

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,930 views

    Do your actions, your faithfulness show you are a part of God's program or does it show that you are outside of it looking on? For you is worshiping the Lord a matter of service to others and obeying Him. This is what honors Him and gives us our purpose.

    Opening Illustration: This line between truth and falsehood is blurred in our society. We pick up newspapers and read touching stories and later find out that the stories were complete fabrications. We are used to politicians making us promises to get our votes, only to forget those promises once ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church Beyond The Church Walls: Even Dead Dogs! Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Mar 25, 2014
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     | 8,918 views

    Why Jesus saved me, I have NO idea. It surely wasn't because I was a good person. The story of David's love for his best friend Jonathan is shown in the love shown toward Jonathan's son Mephebosheth. This beautiful story shows how God saves anyone!

    The Church Beyond The Church Walls Part II: Even Dead Dogs! Love God...Love Family...Love The Brotherhood...Love Others! We've been on a journey here at Resurrection for the past two months this being the ninth message in this series, Kindred United. The overarching idea is that we must, as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Joe Tilton avatar

    Making Of An Apostle Series

    Contributed by Joe Tilton on Jul 13, 2013
     | 4,733 views

    Continuing in a series on going to Jerusalem, based on travels described in Luke. This is in line with United Methodist Lectionary. Please let me know if you use these messages.

    July 21, 2013 Making of an Apostle Jesus is walking through a town, when He sees that the townspeople are about to stone a woman. He asks, “Why are you going to stone her?” A voice comes from somewhere in the crowd that proclaims, “Because she is a sinner.” Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Getting Rid Of The Laity In The Church

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 27, 2014
     | 6,515 views

    The priesthood of all Christians is a result of God's new covenant of grace. A sermon set to help all believers see their role as priests in the Lord's Church today.

    Some memberships come with privileges... joke - 3 guys wanted to get in a watch the athletes that have gathered for the Olympics in Atlanta, but they couldn't get past the gate. Then, a guy with boxing gloves showed up. "Robertson -- boxing" Well, of course! All they had to do was pretend to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Exactly Are You Doing In The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death Anyway?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 31, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,458 views

    Sometimes we do not hear what God is saying to us unless we hear what he is not saying to us. To understand, we need now to go through some highs and some lows, especially the valley of the shadow of death to appreciate what a loving God we have. Read on.

    This sermon was delivered to the congregation in St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 15th May 2011: by Gordon McCulloch (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: Sometimes we do not hear what God is saying to us unless we hear what he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal