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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Fiddle Vs. Violin; Staff Vs. Rod

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,526 views

    Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me, let us consider the difference between correction and punishment.

    Fiddle vs. Violin? Staff vs Rod? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com INTRODUCTION: Seems many people today do not know the difference in punishment and correction. I was speaking at a church in Clinton, Ky. The Sunday School teacher did a very good job. In his lesson he said there ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Get Back On The Right Track

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,422 views

    We can easily become complacent and lukewarm in a comfortable environment, self-deceived into thinking we are fine. The Lord reveals our true need.

    This is the most popular and the most used passage among all the seven messages given to the churches in Revelation. • It is so because many people can identify with the condition in Laodicea. • This church’s experience wasn’t unique; it is common. We see that even in our own lives. • The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Eberly avatar

    What Is Heaven Like? Part 2 - Not Just Spiritual Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Feb 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,214 views

    Is heaven strictly spiritual with no physical manifestation? No, the Bible speaks of heaven as both a spiritual and earthly kingdom. This has huge implications as to how we live our lives by following Jesus right now.

    The Burning Question What Is Heaven Like? Part 2 February 17, 2008 Various Scriptures Alright, we are looking at some burning questions and have begun with “What is heaven Like?” First of all, we noted that there is a key to these questions and all burning questions. Humility is that key. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Daniel Harman avatar

    Faith It Out 'til You Figure It Out!

    Contributed by Daniel Harman on Mar 28, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 10,475 views

    Holding on to your faith in God in the face of Disappointments, Discouragement & Difficulties

    Title (reaffirm / remind congregation through out) : FAITH IT OUT ’TIL YOU FIGURE IT OUT! Theme: Holding on to your faith in God in the face of Disappointments, Discouragement & Difficulties (adversities) We all get times of difficulties, discouragement & disappointments – maybe you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Renewed Spiritual Intensity For 2007

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,037 views

    Folks, our church is at a crossroads as we enter 2007 - many of us are standing at the juncture wondering what to do! A church can’t make impact on it’s community if some pick up their marbles and go home! If some never fellowship, if some never serve!

    When you think of the word intensity, what comes to mind... Webster’s definition: earnest, fervent, showing strong emotion, firm purpose, great seriousness. Which is the result of something developing within one’s self. Once when Alabama was playing Auburn, Coach Bear Bryant sent in his 2nd ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronnie McNeill avatar

    He'll Give You Double For Your Trouble

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 39,326 views

    No matter what you are going through, God will reward you for going through the difficult times and stuggles of life. He Will Give You Double For Your Trouble

    Introduction: In our world today the Christian circle is suffering. Christians suffer because of who that are in Jesus Christ. Pastors are under attack because of who they are in Jesus the Christ. Suffer, just what does that mean? Webster’s dictionary says that suffer is to feel pain: to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Wolfe avatar

    The Wrath Of God-What Is It?

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 4, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,091 views

    The Day of the Lord analyzed from the O.T. prophets, the Apostles Paul and Peter

    "THE WRATH OF GOD-WHAT IS IT ?" In I Thessalonians 5:9 God makes one of the most comforting and truly significant promises to the born-again child of God: "For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    Taking Up The Isaiah Paradigm Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Nov 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,650 views

    In the vision Isaiah received of the Lord upon his throne there is a model of how we can approach God and what the results could be.

    TAKING UP THE ISAIAH PARADIGM Towering like a majestic peak above the other great moments in Isaiah is this passage in Isaiah 6:1-13. It was this event that formalized Isaiah’s understanding of God and his mission. If this passage were missing from the book the impact of its message would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Mark Eberly avatar

    Rotten Tomatoes Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,035 views

    What kind of tree are we? What evidence can people see that we follow Jesus? Some are rotten tomatoes. What kind of tree am I?

    Series on the Mount Rotten Tomatoes Matthew 7:17-20 November 11, 2007 As we look into these final teachings of Jesus, we are told to be careful. Be wary! Watch out for ferocious wolves in sheep’s clothing. Last week we looked at what is a prophet or a false prophet. This week we are going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • David Richardson avatar

    The Starting Line Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Nov 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,010 views

    Are you among the called of Jesus Christ? That’s the first step in becoming an encourager. That’s the first step in truly knowing the message of Thanksgiving.

    Series Title: The Line in the Sand Message Title: The Starting Line Scripture: Romans 1 7 To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Alfred Beck avatar

    Dear Half Hearted Series

    Contributed by Alfred Beck on Sep 10, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,377 views

    Letter to the Church at Laodicea

    Dear Half Hearted Jeremiah 29:10-14 Deut. 4:29 Rev. 3:14-22 Clip--War Room clip of Lukewarm Who likes lukewarm coffee? I mean, who likes lukewarm anything or half-hearted anything. When Jesus calls these Christians lukewarm, He’s saying that their love, their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Proverbs 17 - Contrast The Upright And The Wicked Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 31, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,664 views

    This is a look at Proverbs chapter seventeen.

    Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Seventeen We will now look at Proverbs chapter seventeen: Contrast the Upright and the Wicked 1 Better is a dry morsel and quietness with it Than a house full of feasting with strife. Proverbs 17:1 (NASB) We should strive to have peace – within ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Heart Transplant

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,552 views

    What indicates the need for a new heart? As sinners, all of us need a new heart. Have you had a spiritual heart transplant? God’s Spirit will circumcise unbelieving hearts and give a heart that loves God, desires to obey Him and has the power to obey Him.

    Opening illustration: A friend who is a heart transplant cardiologist has an appreciation of Ezekiel 36: 26 that not many of us can understand. Dr. Mohan was one of the top Christian heart-transplant surgeons. He’s often in the operating room as he removes diseased, discolored hearts and replaced ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Carl Allen avatar

    God's Last Name Is Not D*** Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 14, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,804 views

    The 3rd commandment is one that requires us all to take a look at just how we use your tongue in daily living. And ask yourselves the questions, how are we using our tongue?

    God’s Last Name is not D*** Exodus 20:7 Introduction In the Taurus Mountains of southern Turkey, lives a certain variety of crane. These birds tend to make a lot of noise, especially while flying. And, all that noise gets the attention of eagles, which swoop down and seize them for a meal. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Isaac Butterworth avatar

    The Path Of Discipleship | Part I

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Oct 5, 2010
     | 4,593 views

    Christian discipleship follows a recognizable path.

    The PATH of Discipleship Part I Isaac Butterworth September 26, 2010 Mark 12:28-34 (NIV) 28 One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, "Of all the commandments, which is the most important?" 29 "The most ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed