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  • James McCullen avatar

    Asking Abd Receiving Wisdom Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,210 views

    James tells us if we lack wisdom "let him ask of God, who gives to all men generously." This sermon treats the text in an expository manner.

    ASKING for and RECEIVING WISDOM. James 1:5-8 {5} But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all men generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. {6} But let him ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea driven ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Get Over Yourself Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 18, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 12,880 views

    To be effective in ministry, let us not focus too much on self but rather be concern for the welfare of others.

    To be effective in ministry, we need to learn one thing – don’t take yourself too seriously. Don’t be too bothered about how people see you or treat you. Get over yourself. Don’t get stuck inside your own ego, because over time it will become your prison. It is amazing that while Jesus was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    The Disobedience Of Jonah.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 3, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 18,507 views

    It seems today people will disobey with both hands before they would be obedient with one hand.

    The disobedience of Jonah. Jonah 1:3 08/31/05 When we think of Bible heroes, we think of Jonah. But we find as disappointing as we may find, we do find that our heroes failed at times. Maybe not as noticeable as did Jonah, but they do fail. But his failures should not discourage us but teach us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Results From Bad Circumstances

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 5, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,080 views

    Not everything that happens to us is always good, but if we love God and are obedient to His purpose for our lives, eventually He works out everything in our lives for His glory and for our good.

    GOOD RESULTS FROM BAD CIRCUMSTANCES --Romans 8:28-30 During my quiet time a few days ago God revealed to me that I had never preached on Romans 8:28, my favorite verse of Scripture: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    How To Listen To God's Voice Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 10, 2007
    based on 91 ratings
     | 51,956 views

    This is the first in a series on: Communicating With God. This sermon is intended to ask: How Well Do We Listen?

    Communicating With God: How To Listen To God’s Voice One of the basic claims we have as Christians is that God is alive and He wants to have a relationship with us. In fact our salvation is based on the relationship we have with God. But you can not have a relationship with someone without ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    What A Person Might Be And Yet Still Be Lost

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 5, 2007
    based on 41 ratings
     | 13,361 views

    close look at Cornelius the centurion

    What A Person Might Be And Yet Still Be Lost Acts 10 Cornelius was the most revered deacon of his church, and chairman of most of his church’s committees. Each Sunday he was found in his church, and each weekday he lived a life worthy of much respect. He was of noblest generosity. He was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Jones avatar

    Integrity: Dependence On God Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Jun 19, 2006
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,800 views

    Do you give God the credit for the successes in your life? Find out what happens to a world ruler when he takes all the credit. The fourth in a series on integrity.

    6-25-2006 Integrity - Dependence on God. Daniel 4:1- 37 West Glendale Baptist Church Pastor Don Jones Over the course of the past three weeks, we have been looking at the character trait of integrity. We have looked at how integrity involves being true to your self no matter the pressure that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dwayne Brown, PhD avatar

    Away From The Manger

    Contributed by Dwayne Brown, Phd on Dec 31, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,874 views

    We should insist on acknowledging and honoring Christ in the way He has directed us in His word, not in a way that men determine for themselves.

    Many people today are celebrating the birthday of Jesus. Most religious groups will have some observance of Christmas, commonly held to be the day Christ was born. And yet, there are some churches that have their doors closed this Sunday morning. We are not doing so here because we have no divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Perspective

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 27, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,874 views

    Three reasons we can have a better perspective when in difficult times.

    2 Corinthians 4:17 A New Perspective Woodlawn Baptist Church July 2002 Introduction A. During the course of the last several weeks, many of our messages have dealt with life’s problems and trials, the giants we face and how we are to deal with them. There has never been a time in history when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Your Best Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Aug 25, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 18,584 views

    Urge students to do their best in the new school year

    (Back to school Sunday) Last week I talked with a high school student in our neighborhood. I knew he liked to play football, so I asked him if he was going to play this fall. “No,” he said. “My grades aren’t good enough.” “But they could be, couldn’t they?” I asked. He nodded. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Anne Benefield avatar

    Be Strong And Courageous

    Contributed by Anne Benefield on Dec 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,584 views

    Practicing our faith daily is the way to become strong and courageous.

    Be Strong and Courageous Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Joshua 1:6-9 The Reverend Anne Benefield Geneva Presbyterian Church, October 21, 2007 Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Moses said to the Israelites, “See, I have set before you today life and prosperity, death and adversity. If you obey the commandments of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Scott Bayles avatar

    More Powerful Than A Locomotive Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,028 views

    This is another in a youth series that parallels Superman’s super-strength with Jesus’ infinite power.

    More Powerful than a Locomotive One of the most remarkable of Superman’s powers and abilities is his sheer strength. The old radio serial of the 1940’s boasted that Superman “could change the course of mighty rivers,” and “bend steel in his bare hands.” One of Joe Shuster’s earliest sketches of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Salvation Is Near You

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,971 views

    Salvation is Near You. It’s in His Word. It’s in your words.

    Have you seen my glasses? I just had them here somewhere. What? They’re on my head? Oh, thanks. Have you ever frantically searched for something that was right by you all the time - like your glasses perched on your head, a pencil behind your ear, or a wallet in your coat pocket? Such a panicky ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dan Campbell avatar

    What A Miracle

    Contributed by Dan Campbell on Feb 16, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,881 views

    Up to this point Luke does not give us any indication what those miraculous signs and wonders may have been. But now, as we come to chapter 3, we have an account of one of them, it is the story of the lame man who was healed at the Beautiful Gate of the

    WHAT A MIRACLE! Acts 3:1-10 Luke described the early church by saying, Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles Acts 2:43. Up to this point Luke does not give us any indication what those miraculous signs and wonders may have been. But now, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    A Symbol Of Hope: Plummet

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 12, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,543 views

    We need hope. God gives us a symbol of hope, it is the plummet of Zechariah. God has a plan and in that plan there is great hope.

    A SYMBOL OF HOPE: PLUMMET THE PLUMMET SHOWS GOD HAS A PLAN! HOW SHALL I APPROACH THE KING? HOW SHALL WE APPROACH THIS PROBLEM? OR ON BEHALF OF GOD’S CHILDREN! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Let we start by asking a question: (I go to Home Depot or Lowes and buy a Plummet, or a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God