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  • Garvin Alfter avatar

    There Is A Place

    Contributed by Garvin Alfter on Jan 9, 2012
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     | 21,220 views

    There is a place close to God where we can enjoy the provision and the protection of God.

    There is a Place   Exodus 33:21-22 21 And the LORD said, Behold, there is a place by me, and thou shalt stand upon a rock: 22 And it shall come to pass, while my glory passeth by, that I will put thee in a clift of the rock, and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by:   Introduction The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    From Problems To Greatness And Remaining Very Great

    Contributed by Olorunnisola Oni on Mar 3, 2011
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    This sermon tells us how we can move from problems to greatness and remaining very great

    Introduction: It is a good thing to desire to be great and to wax very great. It must be realized however that the road to greatness is not always an easy one and remaining there is a bigger challenge. How we move from problem to greatness and remaining very great shall be the object of today’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I'm Going To Set Your Tail On Fire!

    Contributed by Jeremy Raby on Mar 5, 2011
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     | 18,459 views

    Looking at some incidents in Samson"s life to get us fired up.

    I'm Going to Set your Tail on Fire Judges 15:1-6 As we look around us today we will see we live in a very similar day as Samson. The Philistines had dominion in Israel. Who were the Philistines? They were pagan idol worshipers, They shook their fist in the face of God. If we were to look at at one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace And Going Our Own Way Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Mar 14, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,417 views

    If our stubborness persists, God will let us go our own way of disobedience but not without consequence.

    Grace And Going Our Own Way Romans 1:24-32 I. When God Lets Us Have Our Own Way A. Children are famous for wanting their own way. They chafe under the rule of their parents, especially if their parents do not allow them to do the things they want to. If the rules are too stringent, rebellion may ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Presumptuous Sin

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 20, 2011
    based on 18 ratings
     | 36,770 views

    A look at what presumptuous sins are, whether or not they can be forgiven, and how we should deal with presumptuous sin.

    Presumptuous Sin Psalms 19:7-14 In Psalm 19 David asks for help against presumptuous sin. Every sin is greatly evil and is offensive to God, but there are some sins that are more grievous than others. These are known as presumptuous sins. Today we will look at what presumptuous sins are, whether ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    By What Authority?

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,411 views

    This sermon is about claiming and living with the authority that God gives us in Jesus Christ!

    By What Authority? Serm0931 Rev. Scott A. Bradford Mat 21:23-32 3-20-11 Uvalde 2nd Lent Comedian George Carlin (of whom I am not a fan, and often think he is either vulgar or brash) once said “I have as much authority as the Pope, I just don’t have as many people who believe ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Kill 'em And Bless 'em Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 21, 2011
     | 4,523 views

    Exposition of Psalm 35 regarding how we can genuinely fast, mourn, and pray for our enemies.

    Text: Psalm 35:13-14, Title: Kill ‘Em and Bless ‘Em, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/20/11, AM 1. Opening illustration: the police officer that wrote me a ticket for turning left into a parking space: rain on his head, and bless him, Lord. 2. Background to passage: David is again under ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is The Soon Coming King Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 27, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 32,154 views

    The signs of the times in the world around us point to the reality that we are living in the last days. Jesus is our Soon Coming King, and our job is to get ready for His return!

    VISITATION #13: JESUS IS THE SOON COMING KING INTRO TO TOPIC: Are we living the last days? When people watch the news or read the newspaper, they hear of wars (like what’s happening in Libya right now) and rumors of wars, and famines, earthquakes and tsunamis (like most recently in New Zealand and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    It Is A Strange Story

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 19, 2010
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     | 8,005 views

    A sermon for the 4th Sunday after Pentecost, proper 7, Series C

    4th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr.7] June 20, 2010 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Almighty God, through your Son, Jesus the Christ, you not only revealed your redeeming grace, but you also call us to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Not So With You

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 21, 2010
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     | 4,617 views

    Jesus’ leadership command to His disciples was not one of lording it over others in entitlement, but rather selflessly serving them in humility.

    Originally preached on September 14, 2006 Sterling C. Franklin Chapel service, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School "Not So With You" Introduction Context -- Jesus was going up to Jerusalem since it was about time for the feast of Passover. This is a literal ’going up’ since Jerusalem is a city ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dare To Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,780 views

    If we are going to recapture our spirit of adventure for God, we must be willing to sacrifice for the Kingdom of Christ

    Last week I shared the story of Helen Keller and her incredible spirit and inspirational life. We are to tackle life with the same kind of spirit or tenacity. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all. This week I want to look at the life of one of the most influential, conservative ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Mary, Martha And Martha Stewart Churches

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 14, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,066 views

    The title and some illustrations come from Leonard Sweet and Max Lucado's book A Gentle Thunder. the theme is "what is the one thing needful"? the answer "Jesus"

    In Jesus Holy Name July 18, 2010 Text: Luke 10:38-39 Redeemer “Mary, Martha & the Martha Stewart Church” “Every church needs a Martha. Change that. Every church needs a hundred Marthas. Sleeves rolled up and ready. They keep the pace for the church. Because of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Understanding Revival

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,845 views

    A look at revival. What it is? How does it work?

    Text: Ezekiel 37:1-14 Title: Understanding Revival Introduction How many people here believe we need a revival? How many people here want to see a revival? How many people here know what a revival is? How many people here have ever experienced a revival? Read Ezekiel 37:1-14 1. What a revival ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Standing In His Presence

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 15, 2010
     | 7,415 views

    Elijah learned and we must learn that to get answers for life's problems, we need to get in the presence of the Lord for our answers.

    Standing in His presence 1 Kings 19:1-14 Introduction- 1 Kings 19:1-14 Anyone ever feel like Elijah? Anyone ever feel like God deserted them? Anyone feel like they are the only one that ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Church Needs Marthas

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jul 17, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,466 views

    A sermon for the 8th Sunday after Pentecost, proper 11, series C.

    8th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 11] July 18, 2010 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, in Jesus, your incarnate Son, you came among us and opened your door to us; help ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran