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  • Larry Wilson avatar

    The Building Resumes Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 29, 2010
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    Sermon 10 in the Series. (Ezra chapter 5) After the locals first attempted to stop the work on the Temple, they then tried to compromise the work on the Temple. "Let us build with you" was their cry. When Jerubabbel and Jeshua refused, they harrassed them

    The Book of Ezra Study #10 (Ezra 5) The Building Resumes! OPEN 1. Under what circumstances do you find it difficult to persevere in doing what is right? 2. When have you faced opposition from others for doing the right thing? 3. When have you experienced God’s protection in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Temple Completed Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 29, 2010
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    Sermon 11 in the series (Ezra 6) We must refresh ourselves on the background of this chapter. You will remember that in 4:1-5, the locals began the opposition to temple construction. They first tried to cause the children of Israel to compromise. Remember

    The Book of Ezra Study #11 (Ezra 6) The Temple Completed! OPEN: * 1. What do you think is valuable about studying history? 2. When have you discovered something about the past that has helped you in the present? • I remember when I learned that no great thing has ever been accomplished without ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Yes You Can Change The World

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Aug 14, 2010
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    When one person gets full of God and the anointing they can change thier world.

    Yes You Can Change The World Pastor Ken Crow 1 Samuel 17:23-32 (King James Version) 23And as he talked with them, behold, there came up the champion, the Philistine of Gath, Goliath by name, out of the armies of the Philistines, and spake according to the same words: and David heard them. 24And ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Road Rules - Pt. 3 - Hurdles Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 2, 2010
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    On your mark, get set, GO . . . We are all running. Life is a race. To run well, you must run smart.

    Road Rules Pt. 3 – Hurdles I. Introduction As I have been telling you I was a runner in high school. I joined my school’s Cross Country Team and begin to train! (Slide 2) By finishing 11th in State I earned my letterman’s jacket. Out of the lessons that I learned running we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living Above Our Storms: Part 3 - The Reasons For Storms In Our Lives Series

    Contributed by Sidney Sumida on Oct 6, 2009
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    Discovering the three main reasons why God allows us to experience hardships and difficulties

    THE REASONS FOR STORMS IN OUR LIVES Reading Text: Proverbs 6:23, Romans 8:28-29 INTRODUCTION As stated in our previous teaching series, no one is exempt for the storms of life. Trials, tragedies, and misfortunes will come to the righteous as well as the unrighteous (Matthew 5:45), ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Disarmed, Not Ready To Arm!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 28, 2010
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    How many of you have ever experienced a God moment, and He met your need at just the right time in just the right way? There are a lot of people this morning who never have, they are running on empty discouraged and in depression over issues the devil h

    Disarmed, not ready to arm 1st Sam 30:1-8 NKJ 1. Now it happened, when David and his men came to Ziklag, on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the South and Ziklag, attacked Ziklag and burned it with fire, 2. and had taken captive the women and those who were there, from small to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Un Gusano Victorioso

    Contributed by Luis Marquez on May 23, 2010
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    Cuando enfrentamos una prueba o adversidad, cuando la carga que llevamos encima es insoportable, cuando vemos abuso de autoridad y no podemos hacer nada, ¿no es cierto que podemos sentirnos pequeños e indefensos como esos animalitos? En el libro de Isaía

    INTRODUCCIÓN: En la vida hay muchas contradicciones y contrastes. El átomo siendo lo más pequeño, acumula una gran energía. La hormiga tiene una fuerza increíble para su tamaño. En el lenguaje usamos expresiones tales como: una mujer bella (un monstruo), algo genial (que bárbaro) etc. En La Biblia ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spirit And Flesh

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 22, 2010
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    Exploring the dynamic between our flesh and the Spirit at work within believers. Where is hope?

    Spirit and Flesh: Spirit or Flesh? Text: Romans 8:1-11 Message given at New Hope Christian Fellowship April 27, 2008 Sterling C. Franklin Purposes: • To bless and encourage the congregation. • To point them in the direction of holiness and purity. • To convict the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The God Who Is For Us! Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2011
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    God is at work in you, helping you become all He wants you to be, as one of His people! God’s work in us is so much greater than our work in us could ever be!

    The God Who Is for Us! Intro: 5-year-old Johnny was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go in alone: “It’s dark in there and I’m scared.” She asked again, and he gave the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Barreca avatar

    Mighty God- The Power Of Christ To Transform Your Life Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 11, 2011
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    "Mighty God" is the second descriptive title for Messiah found in Isaiah 9:6. It promises us that the coming deliverer would have the power to transform our lives.

    Could things be different at Christmas this year? Could this be the year that we overcome our anger? Could this be the year that we learn to submit to the Lord? Could this be the year that we forgive? Could this be the year that we find our satisfaction in God, and not our possessions? We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Understanding Temptation

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 24, 2012
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    Temptation can take us by surprise sometimes. We can get discouraged when we find ourselves giving in over and over. We get overwhelmed when it seems like we can't catch a break. What can we do? It's important that we understand what's going on so we can

    UNDERSTANDING TEMPTATION James 1:13-18 1) The difference between testing and temptation. • Testing is good; temptation is not (Vs. 17). Every good and perfect gift is from above. Therefore, since God doesn’t tempt anyone temptation is not good. However, it isn’t sin, since Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Consistent Church Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 22, 2011
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    The church at Philadelphia is the church "I" would probably want to join. It is the church who received from the Lord, a word of observation, affirmation, and even commendation - but NO WORD of CONDEMNATION.

    The Consistent Church Revelation 3:7-13 * Of all the churches which Jesus wrote to in the Revelation, the sixth church is the most consistent in the fulfillment of ministry & mission. This is the church that I would have wanted to be a member of. It is this church that our Lord gives no word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    The Dead Church - Sardis Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 16, 2012
     | 10,809 views

    A look at the 5th church, the 'dead' church in Sardis.

    The Dead Church ~ Sardis Revelation 3:1-6 March 18, 2012 I want to warn you, for a moment I’m going to start out a little morbid. How do you know when a person is dead? This is not a trick question, it’s a serious question. We determine whether there is a heartbeat and whether there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Our Source Of Success Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 3, 2012
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    It is not by our abilities, wealth, popularity, etc. that we become successful in the eyes of God. We succeed whenever we rely on His Spirit to teach us and direct our steps.

    1. THE IMPORTANCE OF FOCUS When the Alaskan Pipeline was being built, there were many Texans who went to Alaska and found work on the pipeline. The Texans could only work a few hours in the frigid weather, yet the Eskimos, the native Alaskans, could work indefinitely in the cold. They decided to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Controlling Habits And The Habit Of Controlling

    Contributed by Craig Benner on May 23, 2012
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     | 9,291 views

    Get victory over those bad habits. God has the remedy. Follow the practical guidelines of His Word and die out to the flesh. In Him we are more than overcomers.

    Controling Habits and the Habit of Controling Ga. 5:1,2 1 ¶ Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. (KJV) 1 Estad, pues, firmes en la libertad con que Cristo nos hizo libres; y no os sujetéis de nuevo al yugo de ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal