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  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Discouraged Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 23, 2012
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     | 17,377 views

    10 times their own people sought to discourage them. The need to fight discouragement, especially when its the "burden bearers," who are in trouble. The burden bearers are those who usually do the work.

    Dis-couraged Last week we preached on Handling dirty laundry. We said that one dictionary says that the name Sanballat means: sin has given life to. Sin will give life to condemnation, discouragement, alienation etc. The cure is twofold: Stop sinning, and 2. learn how to deal with your dirty ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Settled In The Word

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 24, 2019
     | 6,698 views

    As Paul continued to share wisdom and guidance with Timothy, he knew eventually Timothy would face false doctrine and false accusation. In order to overcome, he needed to be settled in the Word.

    Settled in the Word 2 Timothy 2: 14-18 Paul continued to offer sound wisdom and guidance to his young protégé, Timothy. Having dealt with many who opposed him, Paul was well acquainted with the struggles of ministry among those determined to hinder his efforts. While Paul faced physical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Of The Unexpected

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 27, 2012
    based on 11 ratings
     | 16,067 views

    Jesus reverses people's fortunes. We're shocked that God loves us, has wonderful plans for our insignificant lives,and isn't limited by the options that limit us. In one minute, everything in this man's life changed. God wants to do it for you!

    GOD OF THE UNEXPECTED John 5:1-9, 14-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. David, a second-grader, was bumped while getting on the school bus & suffered a two-inch cut on his cheek. 2. At recess he collided with another boy and two of his teeth were knocked loose. At noon, while sliding on ice, he fell ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Spiritual Worship: Transformed By Truth Ephesians 5:18-20 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 6, 2024
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     | 1,263 views

    In Ephesians 5:19-20, the apostle Paul instructs believers to engage in worship that transcends mere ritualistic observance, urging them to be filled with the Spirit and express their gratitude to God through psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs.

    Spiritual Worship: Transformed by Truth Ephesians 5:18-20 Introduction: Today, we explore the transformative power of spiritual worship as outlined in Ephesians 5:19-20. In this passage, the apostle Paul instructs believers to engage in worship that transcends mere ritualistic observance, urging ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Yam What I Yam!

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Feb 11, 2014
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    A message of encouragement to small churches and their pastors.

    While I was cleaning up the building Monday morning the Holy Spirit and I had a nice conversation. If you have never talked with the Holy Spirit I highly recommend it. Jesus sent him when He left to comfort us, to teach us, and to remind us of what we have been taught. We talk to God a lot. We talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Second Journey Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Jun 12, 2023
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    After preaching to Jews and Gentiles on his first trip, Paul takes off again, hoping to encourage the new believers. His plans, though, change when God has other ideas about where he should go. Acts shares with us what God had in mind for Paul on his second journey.

    Introduction Video Ill.: Paul’s Second Journey - Graphe This morning, we are continuing our summer road trip, going along with Paul on his journeys as recorded in Acts. Last week, we journeyed with Paul and Barnabas as they traveled throughout the province Asia, teaching about Jesus. We saw that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stop The Madness, Part I

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Apr 29, 2004
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    A lot of end times theology has come out Paul’s teaching in 1 Thessalonians - but what did Paul intend to teach?

    Stop the Madness, Part 1 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI July 6th, 2003 Pastor Chris Lanham “Heaven, Heaven Everybody talking about heaven ain’t going there Heaven, Heaven Going to shout all over God’s heaven.” So goes the chorus to one of the most beloved Negro ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Fruit Of The Spirit: Manifesting God's Transformative Power Galatians 5:22-23 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 2, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,448 views

    In Galatians 5:22-23, the apostle Paul illuminates the characteristics that should be evident in the lives of believers who are filled with the Holy Spirit. Let us delve into this passage together and discover how we can manifest the fruit of the Spirit in our daily lives.

    Fruit of the Spirit: Manifesting God's Transformative Power Galatians 5:22-23 Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters, today we embark on a journey into the heart of God's Word as we explore the transformative power of the fruit of the Spirit, as outlined in Galatians 5:22-23. In these ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Prayer Of Antioch

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 90 ratings
     | 21,304 views

    The prayer of Antioch got God’s attention in a big way, but we’re not told what they prayed. What can this unique prayer teach us?

    OPEN: A 5-yr-old said grace at family dinner one night. "Dear God, thank you for these pancakes." When he finished his prayer, his parents looked curiously at him and asked him why he thanked God for pancakes when they were having chicken. He smiled and said, "I thought I’d see if He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Can You Hear Me Now?

    Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 7, 2006
     | 3,986 views

    A message to believers that God can use you to proclaim His message no matter who the audience may be.

    Can You Hear Me Now? Acts 24:1-27 1 Five days later the high priest Ananias went down to Caesarea with some of the elders and a lawyer named Tertullus, and they brought their charges against Paul before the governor. 2 When Paul was called in, Tertullus presented his case before Felix: "We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reasons To Stay

    Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 14, 2006
     | 3,612 views

    Paul tells his readers that he is committed to his calling to Ephesis

    Three Values To Stay In Ephesus I Corinthians 16:1-9 1 Now about the collection for God’s people: Do what I told the Galatian churches to do. 2 On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his income, saving it up, so that when I come no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Humanity's Greatest Folly - God's Great Gift Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 8, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,983 views

    Do you know what are human’s three great faults? It leads us to know why we can never reach God ourselves. But we also see in chapter three how God does what we cannot.

    There are three great faults in humanity—three great reasons why we have such a hard time as a race accepting the good news of Jesus Christ. Those reasons are that we are self sufficient, self justifying, and self focused. Self sufficient means we can do it ourselves, we can create goodness, we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Romans Chapter 1(A) What Is This Call Of God? Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,165 views

    What is the call of God and who are the called?

    Dakota Community Church January 18, 2009 pm Romans – Chapter 1(a) Read Romans 1 Romans 1:1, 5-7 1Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God—…5Through him and for his name’s sake, we received grace and apostleship to call people from among all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    The Sufficiency Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jun 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,449 views

    How do we refute false teaching attacking the church

    Text: Colossians 2:6-23 Title: The sufficiency of Christ Introduction 1.Paul’s purpose for writing this letter to the Colossians Paul’s purpose for writing this letter was to refute the heretical teaching that was influencing the Colossian church. 2. Colossians 2:6-23 – Is where Paul directly ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Completing The Task

    Contributed by John Visser on Jun 10, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,278 views

    There may be difficulties, personally and corporately because we never know what is coming, that is a part of life. Yet, Paul goes on to say, “However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Je

    Acts 20: 22-24 – Completing the Task Paul speaking his farewell to the Ephesians elders, “And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me. However, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed