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  • Donnie Martin avatar

    Where Ravens Fly

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Dec 4, 2010
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     | 15,677 views

    Using experiences from the life of Elijah the prophet, this message seeks to show that the ravens of God’s provision fly in the worst of conditions, and the direst of circumstances.

    Where Ravens Fly Text: 1 Kings 17:4-6 Intro: Elijah, the prophet of God, has excited my imagination since the early days of my biblical recollections. Actually, Elijah has long been one of my Bible heroes. This servant of God was a man’s man. When it came to preaching the truth of God, mousy he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Ready For The Last Supper

    Contributed by James May on Mar 15, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,998 views

    Elijah met the Widow of Zarephath just as she was preparing to eat her last supper. It's a wonderful story of God's provision if we would only learn to trust him.

    Getting Ready for the Last Supper Sunday, March 13, 2011 PM By Pastor James May If there’s one prophet of the Old Testament that I love reading about it has to be Elijah. Here was a real man of faith and of power; at least most of the time. Like all the rest of us, Elijah had a few ups ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Bringing Out The Best In People Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 2, 2013
     | 8,629 views

    We bring out the best in people not with harsh words of criticism, but with words of grace and peace seasoned with salt.

    An efficiency expert concluded a lecture with a note of caution: “You don't want to try these techniques at home.” “Why not?” asked someone from the back of the audience. “I watched my wife's routine at breakfast for years,” the expert explained. “She ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Stephen Weatherby avatar

    An Unwitting Prophet Series

    Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021
     | 1,703 views

    An Unwitting Prophet

    Have you ever had something bad happen in your life, that God used to bring about something really great? Or even better than that, have you ever planned out your life perfectly, and decided how everything would work out, just to have God come in and shred your plans up right in your face? I sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Every Christian Should Tithe

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 29, 2023
     | 2,255 views

    In this sermon I do not expect to hear a lot of Amen but it is my prayer that God might receive a lot of good results from the preaching of HIS Word. Today I will be preaching on WHY EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD TITHE.

    I preach on tithing at least once a year for several reasons. (1) Because I am a Bible preacher. This is what God has called me to do…PREACH HIS WORD. But I preach on tithing for another reason because I want (2) I want the blessings of God on your life not God’s curse. Many of us if not all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    The Knowledge That Changes Everything Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Sep 5, 2002
    based on 150 ratings
     | 18,757 views

    Three things Christians know that empower them to face horrible suffering with courage and hope.

    Note: This sermon was introduced with a video clip from the North American Missions Board of the Southern Baptists called "Where Were You?" Where were you? I can still remember exactly where I was when I first heard the news on the radio about the World Trade Center. I was taking my oldest son to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    6 Reasons Christians Can Be Certain Of Heaven. Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Jun 11, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 15,887 views

    An Expository Sermon On Why Christians Can Be Certain That God’s Promise Of Future Glory And Heaven Will Be Fulfilled.

    Romans Series # 39 May 22, 2002 Title: 6 Reasons Christians Can Be Certain Of Heaven. Part 1 Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. We are currently in Chapter 8 of Romans as we continue with message #39 of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Proper 27 B Be Thou A Blessing Motive For Ministry

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Nov 20, 2006
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    Christians sometimes fail to realize the great eternal value of the gifts God has given them if used in his service; the widow’s mite and the poor widow in Elijah’s day are examples of how God values our gifts.

    Proper 27 B BE THOU A BLESSING MOTIVE FOR MINISTRY I Kings 17:8-16 The word of the Lord came to Elijah the prophet, saying, “Arise, go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and dwell there. Behold, I have commanded a widow there to feed you.” So he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Love Is Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 11, 2015
    based on 44 ratings
     | 31,204 views

    Regardless of what the world calls love and thinks about love, we must consider what God says about love. 1- Love is a continuing debt 2- Love is a command of God 3- Love is a completion of the law

    INTRO.- ILL.- I went to the Cable TV office sometime back to change our subscription. The lady behind the counter and I were discussing TV programs and I told her that I watched Lifetime movies with my wife. She said, “YOU DO?!” as in debelief. The she said that whenever the Cubs ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ty VanHorn avatar

    Wanderer.rebel.fool. Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ty Vanhorn on Mar 8, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,971 views

    We are on a mission to reach and equip ‘everyday people’- that is our target audience and our mission field. Not so ironically we, as a church, are made up of those same ‘everyday people’…This sermon series explores how to reach everyday people.

    “Wanderer. Rebel. Fool. Everyday People” 2015 Summer Series: A Study of Psalm 107 Part 1 All Scripture References are from New Living Translation. Tyndale House Publishers Inc. Today we’re beginning a New Summer Series called: “Wanderer. Rebel. Fool. Everyday People.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Richard Hall avatar

    What Am I To God

    Contributed by Richard Hall on Jan 3, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 9,581 views

    What am I to God? I am God’s Holy Temple More literal: I am the container of God’s holy presence.

    Eden Wesleyan Church January 6, 2001 AM Worship What Am I To God? 1st Corinthians 3:16-17 Exodus 25:10-22 What am I to God? I am God’s Holy Temple More literal: I am the container of God’s holy presence. Read 1st Corinthians 3:16-17 What is the temple of God? 1. A place of worship. a. God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    End The Family Feud

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 14, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,025 views

    End the Family Feud 1) Forgive what has been done 2) Foresee what God has planned

    “An offended brother is more unyielding than a fortified city, and disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel” (Proverbs 18:19 NIV UK Version). That was King Solomon’s way of saying that family feuds are among the most painful things in life. That’s true isn’t it? After all, if you get into it ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Georgina Pando-Connolly avatar

    Extreme Makeover Series

    Contributed by Georgina Pando-Connolly on Apr 25, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,849 views

    Do you need an ego tuck? Are you willing to experience an extreme makeover of the spiritual kind? Peter did.

    Extreme Makeover John 21: 12-19 First United Methodist Church, Vineland Georgina Pando-Connolly Humor: How come when you mix water and flour together you get glue.. and then you add eggs and sugar... and you get cake? Where did the glue go? NEED AN ANSWER? You know very well where it ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Kelly Randolph avatar

    Contempt For God's Court Series

    Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Jun 14, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,073 views

    This message exposes the sin of placing ourselves in the position of God by self-righteously judging others.

    Contempt for God’s Court: The Problem of Self-Appointed Judges - James 4:11-12 Have you noticed the rising popularity of courtroom TV shows? First, there was Judge Wapner on The People’s Court. Then along came Judge Judy. You can also see the professional boxer and boxing referee turned judge – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    A Mightier Deliverance Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,695 views

    Exposition of Acts 23:12-35 about the excessive deliverance of Paul from the Jews

    Text: Acts 23:12-35, Title: A Mightier Deliverance, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/17/09, AM A. Opening illustration: reminisce about our yearly deliverance at Camp Jubilee B. Background to passage: Remember Paul has now been delivered from three riots in a row by the Lord and the Romans. And now the enemy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist