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  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Developing A Positive Spirit Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 6, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 10,278 views

    Learning how to develop a positive spirit from the case history of the prophet Jonah.

    1 out of 4 in the series, "Second Chances, Your yesterdays don’t always have to determine your tomorrows." We’re going to begin a new series today by learning from the case history of the Old Testament prophet Jonah. We’re pretty familiar with Jonah’s story. Skeptics foolishly believe that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sustaining Grace Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,484 views

    We are all subject to stumble. The good news of God is that He has provided several means for us to stand up and stand back up.

    Introduction: I. I’ve got to tell you, I am really ticked off at myself right now. A. You may recall about a year ago, I made a commitment to lose weight. B. In fact, I made a commitment to myself to lose 100 pounds. C. I started out pretty well. 1. In a rather short period of time, about ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God Fights For You! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 17, 2019
     | 13,404 views

    Proceed with confidence in God’s Word. Pray with confidence in God’s Will. Then prevail with confidence in God’s might no matter how great the enemy.

    Preschooler Denny came to class one morning bubbling with excitement about having played tee ball. “We won our game,” he said. “Did you get any hits?” his teacher asked. “Yes,” he answered. “And I got some scratches, too.” (Dorothy Hsu, Columbus, Ohio, “Kids of the Kingdom,” Christian Reader; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Touching The Heart Of God - The Power Of Anointed Prayer - Lesson 3. Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 27, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,109 views

    Intercessory Prayer

    Isaiah 66:2b But on one will I look on him who is poor and of a contrite spirit, and who trembles at My word. Isaiah 57:15a For thus says the High and Lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: I dwell in a high and holy place with him who has a contrite and humble spirit, Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Complacent Church

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,302 views

    the church at Laodicea

    The Church at Laodicea: A Complacent Church - Revelation 3:14-22 - 2/21/10 Turn with me this morning to the last book in the Bible, the book of Revelation, chapter 3. As you’re turning, think about getting ready for church this morning. If you are female, you probably thought through your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Overflow Of Grace

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jul 18, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 31,001 views

    God's grace is so deep and rich. Understand His grace, tap into His grace.

    INTRODUCTION Grace is one of the most important subjects in the whole of scripture because it is by grace that we are saved and it is through grace; through God’s help, that we are able to continue our Christian journey (Ephesians 2:8-9). THE THRONE OF GRACE Hebrews 4:16 tells us that God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Triumphs Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 14, 2022
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     | 2,142 views

    These people in their deeds and sufferings gave striking evidence to the power of faith to enable a man with supernatural courage for both action and endurance.

    HEBREWS 11:32-34 {Leaving a Legacy Series] TRIUMPHS (AND TRIBULATIONS) OF FAITH In the closing section of chapter 11 the writer lets his mind’s eye roam back over people and events of history and God brings to memory name after name and event after event of heroic souls. c Having taken us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rich O' Toole avatar

    The Confrontational Jesus

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jul 25, 2023
     | 1,029 views

    Jesus cleanses the Temple for the second time

    The Confrontational Jesus Mark 11:15-24 Good morning. Charles Wesley wrote a Hymn titled, “Gentle Jesus.” Part of the lyrics read, “Gentle Jesus, meek and mild, look upon a little child; pity my simplicity, suffer me to come to Thee. Lamb of God, I look to Thee; thou shalt my example be: thou art ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Discount Smallness

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 24, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,932 views

    Often we get discouraged because our labors for Christ seem fruitless or insignificant. We feel that we are too small or lack the resources to accomplish anything. Don't quit or give up. Understand that there is too small or insignificant to God.

    Don't Discount Smallness Zechariah 4:6-10 In the Old Testament book of Ezra, we read that Cyrus king of Persia makes the decree to rebuild the House of the Lord at Jerusalem. Cyrus sends out a call for any of the Jews who had been in exile yet remained faithful to God to go and to be a part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Help People Improve Their Listening Skills

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 87 ratings
     | 7,783 views

    Listening is one of the finest ways to show people how much we love them. Love is patient and kind.

    "Let everyone be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to become angry." (James 1:19) Illustration:Two psychiatrists meet at their 20th college reunion. One is vibrant, while the other looks withered and worried. "So what’s your secret?" the older looking psychiatrist asks. "Listening to other ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Ethiopian Official Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,544 views

    Preparation (26-29), Witness (30-35), and Commitment (36-39) -God led Philip to someone ready to hear the Good News.

    Conversions in the Book of Acts> Philip and the Ethiopian, Acts 8:26-39 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts When we’re living according to the will of God, anything can happen! In Acts chapter 8, Philip, a deacon of the church, is whisked away by God in ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Splatting

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 3, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,914 views

    Long distance runners reach a point in every race which is called SPLATTING, to continue in the race takes discipline.

    Gal. 5:7 YE DID RUN WELL, WHO DID HINDER YOU THAT YE SHOULD NOT OBEY THE TRUTH? SPLATTING (or falling towers and dashed dreams) 1. JESUS WAS A PEOPLE PERSON, NOT A PAPER PERSON. Problems are great opportunities. Peace is not the absence of problems, but rather the presence of the Almighty God. 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Anthony Craver avatar

    The Last Of The Giants

    Contributed by Anthony Craver on Apr 28, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,831 views

    We need to finish off the giants that are left in our lives!

    The Last of the Giants! 2 Sam 21:15-22 I. Introduction A. We all have giants! We all have giants in our lives that we must face. Your giant may be an area of your life that is hard to get control of. Your giant may be a relationship that went sour and left you with brokenness. Your giant ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Rahab And The Spies

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 11, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,175 views

    Rahab lived in a doomed city, but she reached out in faith to the enemy, to become one of them, and find salvation.

    As we continue our study of Joshua, and how to have a victorious Christian life-the first obstacle a person comes to is the world. Some have suggested that Jericho, the first city across the Jordan in Israel, represents the world; the king of Jericho Satan, the god of this world. When it comes to ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Spirit Helps Us Communicate

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 31, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,395 views

    We all know how difficult life becomes when there is a breakdown in our communication abilities. Without good communication we not only feel isolated, but we sense a lack of belonging, acceptance and meaningfulness that good communication brings. The foll

    The Holy Spirit Helps us Communicate ( 2 Cor. 3:1-18) We all know how difficult life becomes when there is a breakdown in our communication abilities. Without good communication we not only feel isolated, but we sense a lack of belonging, acceptance and meaningfulness that good communication ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational