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  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    I Complained

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 14, 2011
    based on 19 ratings
     | 36,117 views

    The fact remains that too many of God’s people like to complain. We especially like to complain in order to make the problems of life someone else fault. We need to turn our complaints into Praise.

    TITLE: I COMPLAINED SCRIPTURE: PSALMS 77:1-15 Our main focus this morning will be upon VS. 3 – I am sure that we all can find ourselves in the midst of this verse. I lift up as a thought to you this morning – I Complained– I know we don’t like to admit it but Truth be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marriage God's Way

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Nov 28, 2011
     | 3,839 views

    Marriage is under assault today on several fronts. This message makes clear God's original design and intent for marriage, and shares some tips for helping a marriage to survive.

    MARRIAGE GOD’S WAY Pastor Eric Hanson We are living in curious times regarding marriage. There are those who would like to abolish marriage altogether and replace it with various legal arrangements having to do with property and finances. At the same time, there are others who wish to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Baptism And Communion - The Power And Importance Of Symbolism

    Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,134 views

    Why do so many road signs use only symbols to convey their message? Because the message is recognizable and understood almost instantly, and because unlike words, symbols hold their meaning and are very often universally understood. Perhaps that is why Go

    THE POWER OF SYMBOLISM 12-04-11 Pastor Dan Little AdFontes.djl@gmail.com This morning after the baptism service, we will come to the Communion Table. That being the case I want to talk to you about the power of symbolism. Communicating by symbols is a very powerful form of communication. Think ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Expanding Our Knowledge Of The Expanse. Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 7, 2011
     | 5,424 views

    We have looked at the Existance and the Exposure, now the Expanse.

    Intro: EXPANDING OUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE EXPANSE. 1. In a 1960’s musical, King Arthur declares by decree that Camelot Canada is the perfect climate all year round! The decree goes: "It’s true! It’s true! The crown has made it clear: The climate must be perfect all the year. A law was made a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Need A Heart Like Mary Series

    Contributed by James May on Dec 14, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,895 views

    4th part of a 4 part series for the Christmas Season. There are many things that are revealed in the Heart of Mary that enabled her to see Jesus, not only as her son, but as the Son of God.

    What Does it Take to See Jesus? Part 4 – We Need a Heart Like Mary! Wednesday, December 14, 2011 By Pastor James May Luke 1:26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, Luke 1:27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I Am Connected Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 23, 2011
     | 3,620 views

    WHO AM I--AM I A PERSON CONNECTED TO GOD IN A TOTALLY NEW WAY.

    Who Am I? I am Connected Eph 2:11-18 May 2, 2010 INTRODUCTION Brain rewiring A study of the "miraculous" recovery of a man who spent 19 years in a minimally conscious state has revealed the likely cause of his regained consciousness. In 1984, 19-year-old Terry Wallis was thrown from his pick-up ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    A Living Expression Of Helping People Meet Jesus Series

    Contributed by Tom Bartlett on Dec 27, 2011
     | 3,743 views

    Explaning evangelism

    The Dummies Guide To Christianity - Part 2 A living expression of helping people meet Jesus March 13, 2011 The Christianity Quiz – (please mark true or false) Christians are supposed to save the world – T/F The birth of the church happened at Pentecost – T/F The word gospel means ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In The New Year 2012

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Dec 28, 2011
    based on 386 ratings
     | 85,216 views

    Paul writes that we are to live wisely, making the most of our opportunities and seeking God's will

    Living In The New Year 2012 Ephesians 5:15-17 Intro: Today is the first day of 2012. It seems like only a year has gone by since I stood in this same spot and delivered to you a message from God’s word about how to live closer to God in 2011. . Time sure does fly when you are having fun ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith And Commitment – Moving Forward With God

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 30, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,420 views

    My New Year’s Resolution is to be committed to the cause of Christ. What is yours?

    January 1, 2012 Morning Worship Text: Galatians 3:1-14 Subject: Commitment Title: Faith and Commitment – Moving Forward With God I think this is my favorite Sunday of the year. And no, it’s not because there are so many football games on TV. But the first Sunday in every new year provides us ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Myth Of Greener Grass

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,450 views

    Contentment is an elusive but necessary quality for the Christian.

    Philippians 4:11-13 KJV Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. [12] I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When The Miracle And The Mistake Dwell In The Same House

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,650 views

    The old preachers used devices called types and the struggle between Ishmael and Isaac is a classic to represent the flesh and the Spirit battling.

    Genesis 17:15-19 KJV And God said unto Abraham, As for Sarai thy wife, thou shalt not call her name Sarai, but Sarah shall her name be. [16] And I will bless her, and give thee a son also of her: yea, I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations; kings of people shall be of her. [17] ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Christians Pray? Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 29, 2012
     | 5,050 views

    Message about the importance of Prayer in the church and Jesus in the temple.

    Note: The introduction I got from Jim Cymbala - Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire, and other sources from years ago about importance of Prayer. Title: Prayers of a Christian Theme: Text: Opening scripture James 4:6-8 James 4:6 But he gives more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Must Of The Master

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 5, 2012
     | 4,989 views

    A sermon that highlights the need for the new birth.

    “The Must of the Master” John 3:1-11 Scripture Reading John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. I. The Message of the New Birth a. The seeker – He was rich, respected, religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am The Worst Of Sinners

    Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Feb 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,281 views

    The life of experienced grace is a life of relaxed patience with ourselves and others.

    I Am the Worst of Sinners Pastor Daniel J. Little The Landmark Church, Binghamton, NY adfontes.dj@gmail.com Scripture Reading Romans 7:18-25 18 For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out. 19 For ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    No Compromise Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012
     | 17,310 views

    Before the world is ever going to take Jesus seriously, the church has to take Jesus seriously. Before the world is converted to a lifestyle devoted to Jesus Christ, the church must be converted to a lifestyle devoted to Jesus Christ. We are called to put

    No Compromise Matthew 10:26-33 Before the world is ever going to take Jesus seriously, the church has to take Jesus seriously. Before the world is converted to a lifestyle devoted to Jesus Christ, the church must be converted to a lifestyle devoted to Jesus Christ. Mother Theresa was once asked, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist