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  • David Dykes avatar

    God Won’t Put More On You Than You Can Bear Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 66,486 views

    This misquote is usually spoken out of kindness, but it can cause great confusion and guilt. God WILL sometimes allow you to suffer more than you can bear--but that’s okay, because His grace is sufficient!

    INTRODUCTION The phrase “God helps those who help themselves” is often uttered with a harsh tone of condescension, but not so with the statement, “God won’t put more on you than you can bear.”1 These words are usually spoken out of deep concern and compassion. There is no criticism implied in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choosing To Serve Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,414 views

    Choose the Lord and choose life -- Sanctity of Life sermon.

    Choosing to Serve Sanctity of Life Sunday Joshua 24:14-15 Rev. Brian Bill 1/21/07 I’ve always been fascinated by what people say right before they die. These last words are often indelibly etched on people’s minds. Bing Crosby: “That was a great game of golf, fellas.” Alexander Graham Bell: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Importance Of Not Jumping To Conclusions Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Jul 3, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 23,074 views

    The 9th sermon in a series on Joshua which focuses on the dangers of jumping to conclusions before we know the facts.

    Introduction: 1. I want to begin this morning by assuring you that I am not a closet alcoholic as the skit suggestsed. The skit was written to introduce this morning’s sermon because though not jumping to conclusions isn’t something we talk about often, it really is important. 2. Have you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Shall We Be One?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 9, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,315 views

    Truth separates so we need a scorecard and denominations until we are Raptured.

    We sing the songs of Zion saying that we are one in the Spirit and one in the Lord and while we are marching we are not divided all one body we, but in practice we are not. We sing the ideals and walk in the stark reality. Paul emphasizes in Ephesians 4:4-6 the unity and oneness of the Church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Uncertainty Principle Series

    Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 17,521 views

    Faith is expecting the unexpected.

    The Physics of Faith: The Uncertainty Principle 03.11.05 Pastor Mark Batterson This evotional begins a new series titled The Physics of Faith. Over the next four weeks we’re going to explore four dimensions of faith: expecting the unexpected, seeing the invisible, believing the impossible, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Most Neglected Gift - The Language Of Your Dreams!

    Contributed by Roger Spackman on Nov 7, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 9,741 views

    God has given you a ’specific and individual’ gift that can be unlocked and used each and every day – rather night – of your life! Your personal counsellor, guide and help! Keys to unlocking this dormant gift. Includes Dream Log (with practical example).

    Note: Full Power Point Slides available from the author. Credit given to the following research books: Dreams and dream narratives in the biblical world / HUSSER, Jean-Marie Your dreams : God’s neglected gift / RIFFEL, Herman H. I’m excited about today’s Bible study. I’m excited about it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Jenkins avatar

    Are You Uunashamed Of The Gospel Of Christ Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Dec 7, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,964 views

    Are you Unashamed of the Gospel of Christ?

    Romans 1: 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ,[1] for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. 17For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, "The just shall live by faith."[2]” ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What On Earth Am I Here For Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 14, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 9,509 views

    This sermon is my variation of Rick Warren’s sermon dealing with the 40 Days Of Purpose

    What On Earth Am I Here For GNLCC 10-10-2004 Psalm 139:1-17 Ephesians 1:3-17 Today we’re going to look at life’s three greatest questions: 1) The question of existence – why am I alive? 2) the question of significance – does my life matter? and 3) the question of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Lion Of Judah In Narnia Series

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Jan 2, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,974 views

    Part 1 of a series based on The Chronicles of Narnia compares the fictional Aslan with Jesus Christ.

    Two weeks ago, I read the book. Last week, I saw the movie. This week, I begin a series of messages based on that book and that movie. So let me ask you, how many of you have either read the book or seen the movie of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe? Okay, well, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Michael Stark avatar

    An Invitation To The Lord's Table Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 4, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,902 views

    The Apostle to the Gentiles stated principles to guide worship at the Lord’s Table. The question for believers is whether we are following what the Apostle taught.

    1 CORINTHIANS 11:17-22 AN INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLE “In the following instructions I do not commend you, because when you come together it is not for the better but for the worse. For, in the first place, when you come together as a church, I hear that there are divisions among you. And I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Refresh! What To Do When Life Crashes Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 9, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,333 views

    The first step on the road to blessing and refreshment is to admit you are morally bankrupt. When you check the bank balance of your moral power to do right and to be right, you must admit to yourself there are insufficient funds and you are morally overd

    INTRODUCTION This morning, I’m beginning a new teaching series entitled, “Refresh! What to do when life crashes.” I got the idea for this title several months ago when I was on my computer and a web page I was viewing locked up. I moved the cursor up to the “refresh ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Serving In Humility - 2nd String Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 20, 2010
     | 9,166 views

    Regardless of position or task, our service to God is important to God's Kingdom. So often we relate importance and significance to the height of the position or the enormity of the task, but we should be willing to serve IN humility and do any and every

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: August 20, 2010 Date Preached: August 22, 2010 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Recognizing and Responding to the Living Word Title: Serving With Humility (2nd String) Text: John 1:19-32 ETS: John the Baptist realized who he was and he was not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Criticism Gone Bad Series

    Contributed by Bishop Talbert Swan on Jun 6, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 16,576 views

    Life and death are in the power of the tongue. The Lord wants us to speak life.

    Watch Your Mouth Week 2 Criticism Gone Bad Pastor Talbert W. Swan, II This is week number two of our sermon series “Zip It” and this week we are talking about criticism gone bad. Let’s take a look at our scripture, James 1:26-27, this is what James says. He says, “If ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Reg Watson avatar

    Don’t Miss The Bus (Living Between The First Advent And The Second Advent)

    Contributed by Reg Watson on Dec 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,938 views

    We live in between the first advent (Jesus’ birth) and the second advent (Jesus’ second coming). During this in between time we have the opportunity to make our hearts and lives ready for Jesus’ return.

    Don’t Miss the Bus 2 Peter 3:3-4 & 8-15a December 27, 2009 When I lived in Kansas City attending seminary, I worked as a school bus driver. Now I’ve got to tell you, if the Discovery channel wanted to do a real Reality Show, the producers should have ridden around on my bus with me. Some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    God Has Plans For You Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 6, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 22,535 views

    Looking forward to the coming year knowing that God has promised He has a perfect plan for each one of us. It may not be the plan we expect but it will always be the best plan.

    Well we have reached the final Sunday of 2009, for some 2009 has been a time of great blessing, for others a time of trial. For some 2009 has been a time of joy, for others a time of sadness. We have rejoiced in baptism, rejoiced as people have started worshiping with us or joined the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal