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  • Ed Wood avatar

    Why Do We Need Revival?

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 8,556 views

    A message on revival preparation.

    WHY DO WE NEED REVIVAL? John 4:35-42 INTRO: ILLUS: MENDING THE BELL Many are unaware that the Declaration of Independence did not come into being until a day of fasting and prayer had been observed. Appointed by the Continental Congress, it was kept by all the colonies on May 17, 1776. At that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    The Three Cs In Marrage,part One Series

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Dec 13, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,476 views

    Part one of three part series in the relationship of man and wife. Dealing with the way to have a succesful marrage according to scripture.1st, Committment in Marrage.

    The Three Cs of Marrage The three Cs that aid in a sucessful Marrage. Ephesians 5:20-33 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Spiritual Inventory

    Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Dec 28, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 19,279 views

    The importance and blessings of spiritual inventory.

    Inventory is of a great value in all aspects of life. Its importance must not be disregarded but must be well-appreciated. Every year end, inventory is a part of every organization, big and small, non-profit and profit-oriented entities. Inventory is a way of knowing what happened, what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Chapman avatar

    Reacting To The Risen Lord

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Mar 26, 2001
    based on 517 ratings
     | 10,031 views

    John 20 gives us a picture of the different ways that people can respond to the Resurrection

    Reacting To The Risen Lord John 20:1-9 I have been amazed at the continuing reporting of the assassination of President JFK. And the remarkable diversity that is present in the various eyewitness accounts. Discrepancy over the number of shots that were fired to the locations from which they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Examine Yourself

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Dec 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,426 views

    You want to know if your in faith or not----Then you take your life and compare it to the truth of God’s Word from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. The result will be an examination of your life and then you will know. Here is the standard….The key is Ri

    EXAMINE YOURSELF 2 Corinthians 13:5 Intro: Since my salvation I have a deeper appreciation for the things of God. Church, baptism, the Lord ’s Supper, God’s Word, Giving, Serving and Witnessing All along I’ve seen people and known people who did not hold these same things dear to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Dillon avatar

    Praise The Lord- Pt 1

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Apr 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,032 views

    This sermon looks at the desire that God has for His church to praise Him

    “Praise the Lord” (part 1) Psa 150 - One of the things that God desires from us, His church, is to Praise Him - To praise God is to acknowledge the glories of His excellent person - Praising God is somewhat different from thanksgiving, which describes what God has done rather than what He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    Our Inheritance As Children Of God

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 25,378 views

    One of things the devil likes to do is discourage believers. He deceives them into thinking that being a Christian means losing up more than gaining. Today I want to encourage true Christian believers in Christ. We ought to rejoice in the Lord for we are

    Intro: One of things the devil likes to do is discourage believers. He deceives them into thinking that being a Christian means losing up more than gaining. Today I want to encourage true Christian believers in Christ. We ought to rejoice in the Lord for we are very rich in Christ. Today I want us ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Ambassadors For Christ

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Jan 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,026 views

    The Apostle Paul lived in the body as an ambassador. Every Christian should feel that way. We anxiously await the coming of the Lord but, in the meantime, we have a message, "be reconciled to God," a mission to the entire world, and the motivating love of

    Ambassadors For Christ 01/10/10 AM Text: II Corinthians 5:18-21 Introduction Bible scholar and author William Barclay wrote of an ambassador in Roman times and noted two things about the office. 1. He was an administrator sent by the Emperor to a conquered land. His commission was from the Emperor ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Part 1 - Genesis 13:1-13 - Forgiveness Doesn't Mean Exemption From Problems Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 13, 2010
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,032 views

    Abram knew that things went haywire in Egypt and that he got it wrong. At this altar there is real indication of REPENTANCE as he CALLS UPON THE NAME OF THE LORD. We don't have any recorded words of this prayer, but we see it his WORDS AND ACTIONS towards

    Part 1 - Genesis 13:1-13 - FORGIVENESS DOESN'T MEAN EXEMPTION FROM PROBLEMS WE HAVE JUST MOVED TO SYDNEY NSW from the Whitsundays in Queensland, Australia. I didn't come seeking a better position, certainly not better scenery or more money. We don't even have our own house to live in at present. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Transformed In The Shadow Of Opposition Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,124 views

    This message looks at what is necessary for our lives as believers in order to grow and transform, while at the same time being aware of those forces evident that, when permitted and ignored will hinder our growingin Christ

    TRANSFORMED IN THE SHADOW OF OPPOSITION 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16 I OUR TRANSFORMATION INTO A BELIEVER 1 Thessalonians 2:13 And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it actually is, the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Conquering The Challenges Of Life Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,878 views

    Message #4 in series, "Pursuing Victory." How to "beat the Emmaus Road Blues," how to overcome the challenges life brings our way.

    Series: Pursuing Victory Message #3: Conquering the Challenges Of Life" -- How To Overcome Disappointment, Despair, and Depression Luke 24:17 -- "And (Jesus) said to them, ’What are these words that you are exchanging with one another as you are walking?’ And they stood still, looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Finney avatar

    A Challange To Live Love

    Contributed by Carl Finney on Nov 3, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,493 views

    Issuing a challange to live love. Showing the diffrence between good works and works that are good.

    KJV James 2:17-20 “ Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Avoiding The Traps Of Negative Conversation Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 24, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,712 views

    Biblical examples of negative communication patterns to avoid.

    TRAP #1: "Take my side without hearing both sides." "Then Haman said to King Xerxes, ’There is a certain group of people scattered among the other people in all the states of your kingdom. Their customs are different from those of all the other people, and they do not obey the king’s laws. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "Faith Vs. Faith"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 5, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,072 views

    In Super Bowl 49 two teams verse each other so does our different types of faith verses each other. We chose the winner.

    Faith Vs Faith Today the Seattle Sea Hawks vs the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 49. I don’t know what kind of faith you have but maybe we have different faith at different times on our lives. Faith is important at ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Radcliff avatar

    Don't Jump Ship!

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,055 views

    "Walking On Water" has become synonymous with perfection.

    "DON'T JUMP SHIP!" Text: Matthew 14:22-33 Introduction: Intro: A very familiar story. "Walking On Water" has become synonymous with perfection. Most of us have admired Peter's courage. Just to step out of that boat took a great deal of something. Call it courage...faith...reckless ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist