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  • Aubrey Vaughan avatar

    God @ Work Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jul 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,621 views

    This sermon opens up God @ work in our lives and unpacking His Fore knowledge, his call, his pedestinating, justification and glorification and finds room for sanctification in all things that work together for the good of those who love Him and are call

    GOD IS AT WORK V28 – 39. MORE THAN CONQUERORS HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO THE LAKES – THE PEAK DISTRICT - SNOWDONIA NATIONAL PARK YOU BEGIN YOUR WALK IN THE VALLEYS THE SCENERY IS GREEN AND BEAUTIFUL BUT YOU CAN ONLY SEE WHAT IS IN FRONT OF YOU AS SURROUNDING TRESS OR THE VALLEY ITSELF HAVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overflow Of Love

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 4, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,491 views

    Paul and Silas demonstrated how to overflow with love. God also calls us to overflow with His love.

    Overflow of Love Acts 16:25-31 In Acts 16 Paul is on his third missionary journey. Paul traveled through Galatia and Phrygia and stopped overnight in Troas. During the night Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and begging him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” Acts 16:9 The ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Cleansing Shower Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 14, 2013
     | 8,512 views

    After David's confession of his sin, he asks God to purify and renew him.

    The cross is such an ironic symbol. In context, 2000 years ago, a cross was a horrible instrument of torture and death, it was feared and reviled, it was a punishment so dehumanizing that it was to be a major deterrent to crime, and those sentenced to death on a cross were humiliated and debased. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Of Glory Is What?? Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Nov 27, 2012
     | 6,482 views

    This is an introduction to exploring the meaning of the Glory of God.

    The Glory of God is what?? Sept 16, 2012 Intro: What actually is “the glory of God”? It’s a familiar phrase, we read it in Scripture, it shows up in our songs, sometimes even in our language or our prayers we hear ourselves using that language – “the glory of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Never Quit"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 13, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,770 views

    Five things to do when trials come

    “Never Quit” February 17, 2013 1 Samuel 30:1-6 “On the third day David and his men arrived in Ziklag. The Amalekites had attacked the people of the Negev Desert. They had also attacked Ziklag and burned it. They had captured the women and everyone else who was in Ziklag. They had ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    2015: The Year Of 'new'!

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 5, 2015
     | 6,579 views

    2015 is not just a new year; it’s a year of new! As we embark on a new year, there are three things I want to talk to you about that will help to make 2015 the year of ‘new’. Let’s see what they are.

    2015: THE YEAR OF ‘NEW’! INTRODUCTION: 2015 is not just a new year; it’s a year of new! Rev. 21:5, “He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Path To Blessing - Our Lives And Our Country Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 21, 2011
    based on 85 ratings
     | 35,933 views

    What is the path to blessing for us personally and as a nation? That path is listed in scripture. 1- We must receive God’s correction 2- We must have God’s friendship 3- We must trust God’s wisdom

    INTRO.- We prefer blessing over cursing. We prefer to be blessed by God than to be cursed by the devil or by anything that is evil, evil people included. And there are times we wonder about our country. We wonder if God has withdrawn His blessing from America. And we may wonder the same thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Winning The Peace Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 3, 2011
     | 3,476 views

    The saints must remain vigilant even during the thousand years. It is never more necessary to beware of Satan and his dead-enders than when the neighborhood seems safe.

    How many of you remember that image of Saddam Hussein being toppled from its central position in downtown Baghdad? I don’t expect there’s anyone in this country who didn’t see it. It played over and over for days. And it really looked liked victory, didn’t it? And of course ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Prayer Keys - Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Feb 23, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,289 views

    “Returning thanks for blessings already received increases our faith and enables us to approach God with new boldness and new assurance.... As one meditates on the answer to prayers already granted, faith waxes bolder and bolder, and we come to feel in th

    Prayer Keys - Thanksgiving “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God,” Philippians 4:6. Rudyard Kipling was one of the few writers of his day who had opportunity to enjoy his success while he lived. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Covenant With God

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,234 views

    An Anglican’s reflection on the Methodist Covenant

    04-01-09 Frisby Methodist Church The Covenant Service 1. Introduction A story is told of a man in the church who once made a covenant with a young vicar. They agreed that, come what may. they would each tithe ten percent of their income every year. They were both young and neither of them ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Michael Russell avatar

    The Financial Crisis And The Bible

    Contributed by Michael Russell on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,969 views

    The application of some of the Old Testament law to the financial crisis - in particular, debt-related slavery and the prohibition on charging interest.

    The financial crisis and the bible This year, you could barely read the news without a mention of the financial crisis. Some of the jokes summed it up well: With the current market turmoil, what’s the easiest way to make a small fortune? Start off with a large one. How do you define optimism? ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Carl Allen avatar

    A Thrilling Moment Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,582 views

    That moment spent on the cross of calvary between Jesus and the two theives, speaks of the saving grace of Christ in during this time of anguishes and angony.

    Moments with the Master Series A THRILLING MOMENT Luke 23:32-43 Intro In 2004, a movie called “The Passion of the Christ”, produced and directed by Mel Gibson, was released into all the local theatres. Some of you may have been to see this film. I bring it up this morning for this reason: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Can You Hear Me? Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 1, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,079 views

    We find a fruitful and productive life when we hear God’s Word, believe and understand God’s Word, and do God’s Word.

    Can You Hear Me? (Mark 4:1-20) An elderly man had serious hearing problems for a number of years. His family tried again and again to convince him to get a hearing aid. Finally he relented. He went to the doctor and was fitted for a set of hearing aids that allowed him to hear 100 percent. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 4, 2014
     | 16,205 views

    We keep on the bright side when we keep our eyes on Jesus.

    Always Look At The Bright Side Of Life Text: Phil. 1:12-19 Introduction 1. Illustration: This past week I came across this story I thought you would find interesting. Obviously a fellow Pastor posted it. He said, "I was recently contacted by a pulpit committee that was interested in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    Committed Or Involved

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Mar 19, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 38,410 views

    I have begun to realize that many in the Church today think they are Committed when in actuality they are only Involved. There is a big difference between the two.

    TITLE: COMMITTED OR INVOLVED SCRIPTURE: JOSHUA 24:1, 14-16 We began a Bible Study series a few weeks ago on the subject Committed or Involved. I have begun to realize that many in the Church today think they are Committed when in actuality they are only Involved. There is a big difference ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist