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  • Richard Clouse avatar

    How Big Is Your God

    Contributed by Richard Clouse on Dec 4, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,154 views

    We can measure the size of the God we trust by comparing Him to the situations around us which takes great faith.

    (How Big is Your God?) Acts 16:22-34 Paul and Silas are in jail for preaching the Gospel. Very few of us have ever been incarcerated for preaching so it is hard to say what we would do if we were one of these two men. We can learn from them that the bigger your God, the bigger the tasks you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving & Going Series

    Contributed by David Blizzard on Mar 5, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,766 views

    Outline of 1 Cor. 16:-10

    GIVING AND GOING – 1 Cor. 16:1-10 The last several weeks we have studies about the glories of the resurrection. John McArthur says, “What lies ahead is resurrection glory lay great responsibility on the present.” These scriptures reveals some insights on the inside workings of the church. Correct ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Staying True All The Way Through

    Contributed by Ben Bannister on Jul 4, 2003
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,434 views

    In this sermon, we learn how to stay true to our faith during hardship.

    Text: James 1:9-27 ETS: James gives us qualities to hold to when we are going through trials. ESS: This passage teaches us what we need in order to remain true to Christ in trials. OSS: The youth of MVBC will have these qualities. PQ: What qualities do I need in trials? UW: Qualities Title: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There's Just Something About That Name Series

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,717 views

    To stress the importance of revering God.

    The 10 Commandments #3: There’s Just Something About That Name Text: Exodus 20:7 – “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not leave him unpunished who takes His name in vain.” Thesis: To stress the importance of revering ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Called To Do Great Things For God!

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,538 views

    As children of God we are to be conformed to the image of Christ.

    #1) As children of God we are to be conformed to the image of Christ. It’s not a physical image but a moral and spiritual image. God has given to us the character of His son Jesus. It is manifested in the fruit of the Spirit (galatians 5:22-23). love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus My Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,779 views

    Salvation through faith in Christ alone

    Romans 9:30-33 12/03/04 Israel did not receive salvation even though they pursued righteousness. Why not? Because “they pursued it in exactly the opposite way from that which it is to be found. They pursued it in their own strength, by their own works, by their own merit, and consequently ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Furtherance Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Dec 20, 2008
     | 2,950 views

    PAUL WRITES TO THE PHILIPPIANS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF FORWARD PROGRESS OF THE GOSPEL.

    FURTHERANCE OF THE GOSPEL PHILIPPIANS 1:12-18 INTRO: JOURNEY OF PAUL 1: CONVERTED ON DAMASCUS ROAD A) GOING TO KILL AND IMPRISON CHRISTIANS B) ENCOUNTERS THE LORD JESUS CHRIST C) CONVICTED, CONVERTED, CONSECRATED POINT: GOD WOULD USE ONE OF THE BIGGEST PERSECUTERS OF THE EARLY CHURCH TO HELP ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Discern The Call Of Christ

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,316 views

    From the gifts you have been given, and with spiritual counsel, you can discern your life’s vocation.

    September 16, 2008 Cornelius and Cyprian, Martyrs 1 Cor 12: 12-14 & 27-31 One body with many members, each with special gifts to share. That is the meaning of the Church for St. Paul, who first experienced the unity of Jesus and the Church on the Damascus road. “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Want To Die? Series

    Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Sep 18, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,785 views

    It’s tough to be a teenager today. I wrote this series of messages for our new 7th graders graduating into teenage life. The third installment of this series takes a looks at the struggle of self esteem that everyone (including adults) face on a daily bas

    I Wanted to Die I tried to commit suicide seven times. That’s what depression—at its deepest and darkest—can do to you. by Mandy Bennett* as told to Mark Moring The alarm clock jolted me awake at 5 o’clock, way earlier than usual. Normally, I might’ve groaned, shut it off, and gone back to sleep. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Are You Imitating?

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 29, 2008
     | 3,466 views

    A look at Micah’s guidance of how a believer should behave/act.

    Are you imitating? Micah 6:8 Ever ask God how to act during a certain situation? How would we be different? Act Justly - Consider the justice God has for you and I - Thankfully we are not judged as we deserve -- Romans 6:23 – Wages of sin is death; we owe a debt of sin for everything we do -- ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    How To Stay Out Of Trouble

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 18, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 20,746 views

    Advice on how to make good choices and to stay out of trouble.

    HOW TO STAY OUT OF TROUBLE Text: Proverbs 4:20 – 27 I. Introduction: · Some people think that good things happen to people by chance · Failed to realize that bad choices lead to trouble · Proverbs 13:5 – “…the way of the transgressors is hard.” · Why make life any harder than it has to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Up A Tree, And Out On A Limb(Branch)

    Contributed by Joe Robbins on Jul 11, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,441 views

    When You desire to see Jesus, you will take all measures to make it happen.

    Up A Tree, and Out On A Limb(Branch) by: Bishop Joe D. Robbins Luke 19:1-10 "Bible Passage" We all have times in our lives when it seems that there are no answers to our questions, or solutions to our problems. Then we either hear about what God is doing in someone elses life, or remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Rejoicing

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,706 views

    In this passage Paul resumed the story that he left in 2:13, where he said he went to Macedonia to look for Titus. Though Paul still had many problems and hardships to face, he found comfort and joy in the ministry God had given to him.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., was a member of the U.S. Supreme Court for 30 years. His mind, wit and work earned him the unofficial title of “the greatest justice since John Marshall.” At one point in his life, Justice Holmes explained his choice of a career by saying: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Promises

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 6, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,359 views

    Misunderstandings are often very difficult to untangle, because one misunderstanding often leads to another. This is what had happened to Paul as he was forced to make a change of plans. In Paul’s initial itinerary, he had intended to go immediately from

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: C.S. Lewis in his biography tells of the suffering he endured because he kept a promise he had made to a buddy during World War I. This friend was worried about the care of his wife and small daughter if he should be killed in battle, so Lewis assured him that if that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Leaders Prayer

    Contributed by Harold Wanton on Apr 30, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,816 views

    A Pastor must keep his church protected from outsiders, therefore he must be able to ferverently for the people of God.

    Scripture: Neh. 1:8-9 Remeber, I pray, the word that you commanded your servant Moses, saying, If you are unfaithful, I will scatter you among the nations; but if you return to me, and keep My commandments and do them, though some of you were cast out to the farthest part of the heavens, yet I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic