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    Dig Another Well

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 2, 2019
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    WHEN TROUBLE COMES, SOMETIMES WE MUST MOVE ON AND DIG ANOTHER WELL

    Dig another well (PROBLEMS and TROUBLE) (Gen. 26:12-22) Illus: The Emperor And The Seed Long ago the emperor of a far away land was getting old and had no heir. He decided to pick a successor from the youth of the nation, but desired one that had wisdom and truth. He devised a plan to pick the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Church Of The Open Door - Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Graham Kettle on Dec 19, 2017
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    Philadelphia always stayed faithful to the Christian faith until the end of its history, a powerful testament to the nature of a church for which Jesus had no admonition nor condemnation. God grant that we, too, may have that faithfulness to the end.

    THE CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR READING Rev 3:7-12 1. HISTORY OF PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia/Alesehir is located approximately 80 miles east of Smyrna/Izmir and 26 miles southwest of Sardis. It stands on the Cogamis River, a tributary of the Hermus river. Philadelphia always stayed faithful to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Peace Be With You - When You Doubt Like Thomas!

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 28, 2019
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    Doubt is the number one barrier to peace

    Weekend Message/Devotion April 28, 2019 John 20:19-31 Peace Be with You Aaaah, the thought of PEACE! We so often hear that entreaty – “Lord, we pray today for World Peace” and feel that same sentiment. What a glorious day that would be – universal peace! So, what is the real barrier to world ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joshua 1:10-11 Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 15, 2019
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    When followers buy into your vision, they buy into your leadership.

    A. GETTING READY FOR A BIG TASK “And Joshua commanded the leaders of Israel, ‘Go tell the people prepare food and get everything else ready because in three days we will cross the Jordan River and take possession of the land God has given to us’” (Josh. 1, 10-11, ELT). 1. Secure allegiance of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moving Beyond Insecurity Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 25, 2019
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    In this message we will talk about - what insecurity is, what are some of it's causes and how to move beyond insecurity to confidence in God.

    Moving Beyond Insecurity In Romans 8, beginning at verse 31 we read this powerful God-breathed words… If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Who will bring any ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Just Because Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 29, 2019
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    We become members of God's family because of what Jesus has done for us.

    Just Because Text: 1 John 2:12-14 Introduction 1. When I was growing up i had a great relationship with my mom. we would often have a playful back and forth, but i always knew when i had taken things too far. Like when she would ask me to do something and i would respond with the question, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Taking On Our Tongue Trouble Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 24, 2012
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    1. The peril (vs. 1-2). 2. The power (vs. 3-8). 3. The poison (vs. 8). 4. God’s push (vs. 9-12). 5. God’s power (vs. 8-9).

    Christianity Where the Rubber Meets the Road Part 7: Taking on Our Tongue Trouble James 3:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 25, 2012 *Have you had any trouble with your tongue this week? -Did you say some things you just shouldn’t have said? -What about the things you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Attitude Of A Winner

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Sep 8, 2012
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    This sermon helps God's people to learn how to overcome every demonic force that comes against their divine destiny by studying the winning attitude of Nehemiah.

    The Attitude OF A Winner Matthew 6:33- But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. When God adds things, He does not add sorrow He adds good things. Every good gift, every perfect thing comes from God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Positive Winner In Christ Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dev Prasad Cruz on Sep 28, 2012
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    As we have the Light of Life, we are overcomers in Christ and positive winners in Christ Jesus

    “for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith” (1 John 5:4). “I am a victor in Christ Jesus… I am an Overcomer… Nothing in my circumstances… Nothing what people say or do will affect my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sunshine In The Shadows

    Contributed by Terry Moore on Jun 9, 2010
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    We can live happy and blessed even when we have troubles.

    Sunshine in the Shadows! II Timothy 1:7-8 7For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 8Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Temptations? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 28, 2015
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    How do we deal with temptations which always creep into our lives?

    We continue our study of the Letter by James in the New Testament. Last week we noted that no matter who that James was, God spoke though him. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness… 2 Timothy 3:16! We worship with God’s Word and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Recovering From Resentment

    Contributed by Chris Beam on Aug 29, 2015
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    In this final chapter, we will see that Jonah struggled with resentment Sometimes we may find ourselves in a similar situation. And so the question that I want God’s Word to answer for us today is, how do we recover from resentment?

    Recovering from Resentment Jonah 4:1-11 This morning we’re going to look at the conclusion of the book of Jonah. Now I have to admit, I was tempted to stop where we left off last week…where we saw the outpouring of God’s Spirit through the revival in Nineveh. That seems like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Above Anxiety

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Aug 26, 2016
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    WE ARE NOT CREATED TO BE ANXIOUS AND BEGIN TO WORRY. ONLY GOD HAS THAT ABILITY TO HANDLE SUCH MATTERS

    FRIDAY Living above anxiety Main text: Luke 21:34 And take heed to yourself lest at anytime your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares. Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Would You Like To Be Able To Fly?

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Jan 30, 2013
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    Feeling heavy, tired, defeated? Israel did more than once, but God did not want them to remain that way and it's the same with you. He wants you to fly like an eagle trusting in His mercy and grace. ;

    Isaiah 40:21-40:31 Would you like to fly like an eagle? Have you ever thought about how wonderful it would be, to be able to fly? I don’t mean as a passenger in a noisy technical contraptions called an aeroplane, I mean in your body, soaring above the earth; like a Golden Eagle ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Temptations Of Jesus

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 16, 2013
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    What can we learn from the temptations of Jesus?

    Luke 4:1-13 The Temptation of Jesus TSJ/WSG 17-02-13 Introduction Story: Manfred, Freiherr von Richthofen was a famous German First World War fighter pilot. He was better known as the Red Baron because he flew a distinctive a red Fokker aircraft. He shot down more combat planes than any ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican