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  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Gospel According To Job

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jan 18, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 24,619 views

    Job’s trying experiences only served to deepen his faith in God. He was able to say: “I know my Redeemer lives!”

    THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JOB "But as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and that He will stand upon the earth at last. And after my body has decayed, yet in my body I will see God! I will see Him for myself. Yes, I will see Him with my own eyes. I am overwhelmed at the thought!” Job 19:25-27 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ressurection Of Jesus, Does It Make A Difference To Us?

    Contributed by Michael Treston on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 3,964 views

    if jesus rose from the dead then it should make a difference to how we live, we don’t serve a dead prophet but a living Lord

    On the third day he rose again Mark 16:1-8 Resurrection of Jesus – what does it mean for his followers. Emotions Fear one – dead things hang around graveyards Fear is one of the major reactions to the resurrection Fear because things aren’t supposed to come to life in graveyards. Scooby Doo. Fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Journey From Fear To Faith Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 23, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 11,651 views

    3rd in series of 4. God called Mary and Joseph to serve him… And Mary and Joseph began a journey of faith that began in a valley of fear.

    God called Mary and Joseph to serve him… And Mary and Joseph began a journey of faith that began in a valley of fear. Their fears were not the normal fears of a young couple about to have their first child. No, they had fears that are beyond the scope of our comprehension. Mary was to give birth ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Reading Of The Will Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 21, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,630 views

    God’s will for someone, no matter what other details there are, boils down to loving Him first and serving others, just the same as for Peter.

    A pastor received a call from a church that offered him a salary four times what he was then receiving. Being a devout man, he spent much time in prayer trying to discern what God wanted him to do. One day a friend met the pastor’s young son on the street. “Do you know what your dad is going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mission Is Still The Same

    Contributed by Quinton Williamson on Jun 29, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,210 views

    To let people know that no matter how times have changed and the methods in which we serve have changed, but in all that THE MISSION IS STILL SAME.

    SUBJECT: THE MISSION IS STILL THE SAME SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 1:7 There have been numerous changes in the which church and religion are concerned. Some people doctrine one way, and some do it another. We have Methodist, Catholic, Baptist, Holiness, and now we have Non-Denominational. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Aiming Higher By Stooping Lower

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 15, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 3,536 views

    Having trouble feeling like serving? Remember, we are more likely more likely to act ourselves into feeling than to feel ourselves into action.

    Luke 22:24-27 “Also a dispute arose among them as to which of them was considered to be greatest. Jesus said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who exercise authority over them call themselves Benefactors. But you are not to be like that. Instead, the greatest among ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    See The Shadow At Mt. Sinai

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,855 views

    Although we are far removed by time and space from Mt. Sinai a look back at the shadow of Jesus found there will serve as a great blessing for us.

    What a site it must have been. Three months after the Israelites left Egypt they were camped at the foot of a mountain in the Sinai Desert. Through Moses the LORD told the Children of Israel that he was going to make a covenant—a solemn agreement—with them. He reminded them of the powerful ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Feast Of First Fruits Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 11, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 16,258 views

    First Fruits represents a commitment by God to us and by us to Him. He is committed to work out His will, and we are to be committed to serve Him.

    First Fruits (HaBikkurim) (Leviticus 23:9-14) 1. “Kokomo is known as the "City of Firsts," a civic claim made by other towns, though likely not with the conviction of this mid-Indiana hub of innovation. For the record, Kokomo boasts it is the birthplace of the FIRST push-button car radio, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Servant Leadership

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 21, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 17,006 views

    Jesus’perspective on servant leadership changes the way we see our our Master, our fellow leaders, and the church members we serve.

    Servant Leadership Matthew 20:20-28 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Dave Thomas, the founder of Wendy’s, who died a few years, became a familiar sight to millions in his company’s television commercials. I used to refer to him as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Puts The Tiger In Our Tanks? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,973 views

    It is tough to stay motivated to serve the Lord. We all gravitate toward room temperature – being lukewarm. How can we stay motivated?

    What Puts the Tiger in Our Tanks? (Philippians 1:20-30) 1. Let me talk to you about Ants. Not the kind that marry uncles, but the kind that live outside. According to a CNN article, 2."Like humans, fungus-growing ants are true farmers and the survival of the colony depends on the food they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Robert Kerr avatar

    Come Down

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on May 31, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 12,170 views

    In many ways the world calls us to come down from serving the Lord. Elijah shows us the victory that is ours if we remain faithful

    COME DOWN Read: 2 Kings 1:1-12 Text: Vs 9 "Thou man of God, the king hath said, Come down." Intro: How often has the world said to us "Come Down". Come down from your Bible reading and spend time watching TV or the Movies. Come down from your faithfulness in attending Church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Moore avatar

    Officer Down-Shots Fired

    Contributed by Larry Moore on Jan 20, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,716 views

    A message to people in a rural community in which the Sheriff, a lifetime resident, had just been shot to death while serving a warrant at a meth-lab.

    What Would Jesus Say About 1-20-2005? Romans 13:1-4 On Wednesday Morning 1-19-2005 Eureka and Greenwood County suffered a tragedy. A tragedy that maybe we don’t understand, or can’t understand. Matt Samuels, the Sheriff of Greenwood County was murdered. Like everyone else in Eureka, when I heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Harvey avatar

    Purpose Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 76 ratings
     | 11,312 views

    Prayer serves many purposes in our lives. The best purpose may be that prayer changes our focus, but prayer also changes our actions

    The Purpose of Prayer 02/06/05 Intro: We are in week 2 of a 3 week series on prayer. Last week we looked at the priority of prayer and the need for a focus and worship of Christ as we approach him in prayer. I issued you a challenge of spending 15 minutes each morning focusing your mind and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    What Does It Take To Be Great In The Eyes Of God? Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 2, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,009 views

    Disciples of Jesus was given a new perspective on greatness. We learn to (1) find greatness in serving and (2) make Jesus the benchmark of true service.

    To be great is to serve. We don’t ASCEND to greatness, but descend into greatness.  To be great in this world is to put importance on oneself; to be great in God’s Kingdom is to serve the needs of man.  The world sees greatness in those who exercise power and authority but God sees ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Glenn Newton avatar

    Nothing Is Impossible With God!

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Dec 6, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 12,350 views

    We serve the God of the Impossible... Do you believe that? It will change how we live when we really take hold of this truth.

    "Nothing Is Impossible For God!" Pastor Glenn Newton December 5, 2004 LK 1:26 In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The angel went to her ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene