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  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    The Test Of Temptation Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jan 4, 2012
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     | 6,814 views

    Do you want to pass the test of temptation? REQUEST help from God, REFOCUS your attention and REVEAL your struggle to a friend.

    THE TEST OF TEMPTATION Sometimes we sinful human beings are just like the wolf of the Arctic regions whom the local peoples used to catch without having to hunt them down. They simply put some fresh meat on a sharp blade and let the wolf do the rest of the work. The wolf with its insatiable ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Jordan River Crossing Principles

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,658 views

    How to get back across the Jordan after your mentor has been taken.

    2 Kings 2:8-14 KJV And Elijah took his mantle, and wrapped it together, and smote the waters, and they were divided hither and thither, so that they two went over on dry ground. [9] And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Value Of Your Altars

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
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    Abraham's altars hold great instruction for the modern Christian.

    Genesis 13:1-5 KJV And Abram went up out of Egypt, he, and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the south. [2] And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold. [3] And he went on his journeys from the south even to Bethel, unto the place where his tent had been at ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Get The Most Out Of Your Leaders, Pt. 2

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 29, 2013
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    When these things are working together in the church family, great things will happen! Leaders will love to lead because they love seeing what God does through His people! It is time for the people of God, step up and be the church with a mission!

    How to Get the Most out of Your Leaders, Pt. 2 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22 16 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 19 Do not put out the Spirit's fire; 20 do not treat prophecies with contempt. 21 Test ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Those Rude Samaritans Series

    Contributed by Joe Tilton on Jun 22, 2013
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    James and John were angry from being rejected by Samaritan Villagers. Christ's response applies to us when we don't follow the Word.

    June 30, 2013 Those Rude Samaritans A mom is making pancakes for her boys, and they start arguing over who is the hungriest and who should get the first pancake. Seeing the opportunity for a morality lesson, she says, “If Jesus were sitting here, He would say, ‘let my brother have ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Not Just Another Make Over!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 3, 2013
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     | 8,484 views

    You see God already had a new life waiting for them, not some old fixed up version of life, with a new paint job waiting to be applied, But a brand new life, in a brand new land,

    Not just another make over! As I was thinking about what I was going to speak on this week, I thought about a lot of things. But clarity for me from God, didn’t all finally come together until late Saturday afternoon. You see, I have been re-doing this little convertible, it’s a 66 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Aim High By Bending Low

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 9, 2013
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    When Jesus washed his disciple's feet he performed an act of the utmost humility. In doing so he set an example for us to follow.

    AIM HIGH BY BENDING LOW John 13:1-17 INTRODUCTION: John of all the gospels has the longest account of the Last Supper. We owe him for many of the details of what went on in that upper room. First of which is what we’ll be looking at today as we see a great act of humility performed by our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Mind Of Christ- Grace, A Christmas Season Message

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Dec 8, 2018
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     | 5,314 views

    Don't Grumble, be Grateful! have the Attitude (mind) of Christ, who went to the Cross so we could have joy-Elation G-R-A-C-E

    The Mind of Christ GRACE I’d like to begin with a question: Why did God make us? Before we address that question, allow me to recommend some classic books on the subject we’re about to examine, Some books about Grace: All of Grace Charles Spurgeon The Cost of Discipleship Dietrich ...read more

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    Privilege Of Prayer

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 1, 2019
     | 5,291 views

    We often pray, but don't understand how privileged we are to be able to do this.

    Opening Remarks and Introduction Tonight, we start a new sermon series called Thoughts and Prayers. For the next few weeks, we’re going to look at different aspects of prayer, and examine how it can impact our lives. Here at Concordia, We use prayer regularly in our worship services. We pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Fresh Start (Part Two)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 14, 2019
     | 12,915 views

    Last week I talked about how we may need a fresh start. But it's not so easy. We may have a hard time making the changes that are necessary for a fresh start. But sometimes, we may not need a total fresh start, we may just need a restart.

    A FRESH START (part two) Last week I talked about how we may need a fresh start for various reasons-relationship problems, job loss, trouble with the law, etc. So, we change locations, find a new job, start getting connected with new people, etc. Obviously the best fresh start we can make is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Value Of A Life

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 20, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 18,253 views

    A sermon examining the value that God places on human life.

    The Value Of A Life Psalm 139:13-18 Today we observe “Sanctity of Human Life Day”. This is a day that we reflect on the sacredness of human life. The child in the womb, the elderly, the weak, the mentally challenged, and those with physical limitations are all precious in God's sight. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Last Words

    Contributed by Lee Hammond Houston Jr. on Jan 28, 2019
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     | 9,225 views

    The Bible records seven last statements that Christ uttered while he was on the cross. While Christ was on the cross, he was doing his greatest work; he was uttering some of his greatest words.

    Last Words. Not too long after my twenty-second birthday, I arrived in Vietnam, a machine-gunner in the 199th Light Infantry Brigade. My first combat was only a few days later. Combat tends to grow one up quickly. The man to my right, whose shoulder was only a foot away from my own, got a face ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    It Will Be Worth It All

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 31, 2019
     | 9,983 views

    We look at comparisons that will bring our own sufferings into right perspective and see the reasons it will be "worth it all" to serve Jesus.

    It Will Be Worth It All Romans 8:18; 2 Cor. 4:17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Two elderly women were out driving in a large car -- both could barely see over the dashboard. As they were cruising along, they came to an intersection. The stop light was red, but they just went on through. The woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Treasures In Heaven Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 13, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 14,711 views

    Jesus teaches in Matthew 6:19-24 that my heart always goes where I put God's money.

    Scripture Two weeks ago I began a series of messages that I am calling, “Lay Up Treasures in Heaven.” In today’s lesson, I want to examine Matthew 6:19-24. Two weeks ago we examined verses 19-21. So, we won’t spend a lot of time on those verses, but will spend more time on verses 22-24. Let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Show Me The Savior Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 17, 2018
     | 5,140 views

    How Jesus used washing his disciples feet to summarize his 3 year Gospel ministry

    Show Me the Savior CCCAG September 16th, 2018 Scripture- John 13:1-17 Intro: Well here we are. With the exception of a brief detour into the Imagine Series we have been in the Gospel of John since January of this year. John chapter 13 is the center break within the gospel of John. Chapters 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God