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  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Persistent Faith"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 4, 2008
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     | 11,425 views

    It isn’t about praying for something God is slow to give. It’s about being steadfast and holding on to faith.

    “Now He was telling them a parable to show that at all times they ought to pray and not to lose heart, 2 saying, “In a certain city there was a judge who did not fear God and did not respect man. 3 “There was a widow in that city, and she kept coming to him, saying, ‘Give me legal protection ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Original Christmas—part 1—what We've Been Missing

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Dec 13, 2008
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     | 4,106 views

    Did you know that parts of the traditional Christmas story we tell and sing about in our churches are from a 3rd century novel and not the Scriptures?

    The Original Christmas—Part 1 What We’ve Been Missing Matthew 2; Luke 2 Every year as Christmas draws near, pastors and churches around the world begin preparing sermons, pageants, cantatas, and a variety of other spectacles to retell the oft-told story of that very first Christmas long, long ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Responding To Rejection Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 2, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,485 views

    In Romans 9:1-5 the Apostle Paul bares his soul and shows us how to respond to those who reject the gospel.

    Scripture It is difficult for any of us to receive a hard truth, however necessary it may be for us to hear it. But it is always much easier to hear it if it is told in love. Pastor and author Ray Stedman tells of a congregation that had dismissed its pastor. Someone asked a member of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Use Wisdom But Know Its Limitations Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 31, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,041 views

    In today's lesson we are encouraged to use wisdom but know its limitations--particularly with respect to civil authorities.

    Scripture In his quest to find out how to live a meaningful life the writer of Ecclesiastes addresses the use of wisdom but also being aware of its limitations. Let us read Ecclesiastes 8:1-17: 1 Who is like the wise? And who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man’s wisdom makes his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Bible Inspired Of God.

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010
     | 3,265 views

    The Bible inspired of God. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: 2 Timothy chapter 3 verses 15 to 17 Ill: • A pastor was taking a group of parishioners on a tour of the Holy Land. • He had just read them the parable of the good shepherd; • He explained to them that, as they continued their tour, • They would see shepherds on ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    What Does It Take To Be Ready? Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,931 views

    We need to be watchful and ready for Christ’s return

    “What does it take to be ready? - Luke 12:35-59” Gladstone Baptist Church - 21/1/07 am It is embarrassing when we are caught off guard by our bosses. Do you remember that TV commercial that was airing a couple of years ago about 2 young guys who were playing a computer game across their work ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rise & Fall Of Death Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 26, 2009
    based on 47 ratings
     | 23,210 views

    The destiny of Christians is bound together with the destiny of Christ. The Resurrection of Jesus foretells that death is not the end of man, but that life persists through death & emerges from it. But not only does it foretell it is also the source of ou

    [RESURRECTION REALITIES SERIES] I CORINTHIANS 15: 20-28 THE RISE AND FALL OF DEATH [Revelations 20: 6-14/ Ps 110, 8] This passage begins with the triumphant ringing out of the great fact which changes all the darkness of an earthly life without a heavenly hope into a blaze of light. Christ is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing The Storms Of Life Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 7, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,739 views

    Each of us will face storms in our lives from this story we discover ways to survive those storms.

    Facing the Storms of Life (That video I think was taken off the coast of New Zealand, sometimes on you tube it is identified as being off of Newfoundland or Grand Manan, it’s not.) Have you ever been in a really great storm? I mean a doozy of a storm? Do you remember when Juan swept through in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...goodness Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,509 views

    Using goodness as the starting point for how Christ Followers should respond to the death of Osama bin Laden.

    Last Sunday night, well after midnight in Washington DC, President Obama addressed the nation to confirm that Osama bin Laden had been killed, an announcement which sparked celebrations such as this. [Show video] I’ve got to admit that the news of bin Laden’s death, as well as much of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In A Hostile World Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 22, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,874 views

    The apostle Peter gives five principles believers need to embrace to equip and defend themselves against the threats of an unbelieving, hostile world

    Stephen Boissoin, is the director of the Alberta Youth Outreach Foundations “Cave” youth centre initiatives. In 2002, he was investigating funding opportunities for his ministry on the Alberta Human Rights Commission’s website. “To my disbelief” he states, “I came across a page that highlighted an ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    What Does Jesus Look Like? Series

    Contributed by Art Good on Jul 26, 2007
     | 4,863 views

    If you could use a single word to define Jesus what would it be? Love comes to mind, maybe forgiving, merciful, kind? How about the Word “grace”?

    What Does Jesus Look Like? Art Good (For “Mirror Image” Series March 25, 2007) If you could use a single word to define Jesus what would it be? Love comes to mind, maybe forgiving, merciful, kind? How about the Word “grace”? Great word – grace. I have said a number of times that I long to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    0808 Trinity Viii: False Prophets And The Three Confessions Series

    Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Jul 29, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,923 views

    The role of the prophet today and how to discern between true & false ones.

    Sermon: False Prophets and the Three Confessions Text: Matt 7:15-21-23 & Ro 8:12-17 Occasion: Trinity VIII Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Providence REC When: Sunday, July 29, 2007 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Overcoming Barriers To The Good News Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,141 views

    With God’s help, we can learn to naturally and effectively share His love with others.

    Overcoming Barriers to the Good News Acts 14:1-18 Intro: Many Christians believe that they are supposed to share the good news about Jesus with other people who do not know God yet. I would guess that most if not all of the Christian here today have at least some desire to do that. However, most ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jars Of Strength Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,772 views

    Weare jaras of clay who serve out of weakness.

    Title: Jars of Strength Text: II Corinthians 12:6-10 Thesis: We are “Jars of Clay” who thrive out of weakness. Series Review We are: • Jars of Treasure in whom and through whom Christ is seen. • Jars of Caring to whom and through whom God comforts and cares. • Jars of Generosity to whom and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Parental Guidance Slumps To Parental Negligence

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,003 views

    This is a strong call to the parents in the home who are raising children. I used this as a baby dedication message.

    Genesis 33:17-20 KJV And Jacob journeyed to Succoth, and built him an house, and made booths for his cattle: therefore the name of the place is called Succoth. [18] And Jacob came to Shalem, a city of Shechem, which is in the land of Canaan, when he came from Padanaram; and pitched his tent before ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal