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  • Michael Hopkins avatar

    Calling In The Wilderness

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Feb 17, 2013
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     | 8,545 views

    A sermon for the first Sunday of Lent

    Luke 4:1-13 Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Romans 10:9-13 I’m told that it’s impossible to be hungry in the desert because of the sand which is everywhere. Today our readings take us into the desert, or the wilderness if you prefer (the words are the same in the Greek and Hebrew). Why is this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Taking Jesus At His Word Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 17, 2016
     | 8,262 views

    Our application is to take Jesus at His word and obey it … period. This is why the Gospel of John is given to new believers … to teach and it is the same reason it is convicting to learned believers … it instructs us to be like Christ.

    Taking Jesus at His Word John 4:43-54 Introduction - The gospel of John screams of the faith that we should have in Christ -- It is the clearest example of living life FOR the one who redeemed you and I - Our focus must always be on what Christ offers, and what Christ has done -- We never ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Something Great Is Coming Out Of This

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 13, 2016
     | 13,795 views

    Great things come out of your obedience and faith

    Something Great is Coming Out of This 2 Kings 5: 1-3, 8-14 2 Kings 5:1 Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honourable, because by him the LORD had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valour, but he was a leper. 5:2 And ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Prayer Of Faith

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015
     | 5,344 views

    The Prayer Of Faith

    1 Kings 18 v 41 - 46 James 5:16-18 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. 17 Elias was a man ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Behold, A Sower Went Forth To Sow;

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,554 views

    Harvest

    Matt 13 v 1 – 23 I. THE FOCUS OF THE SOWER.3 Behold, a sower went forth to sow; (A). HE SOWED THE SEED PLENTIFULLY. 2 Cor 9:6. But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. (B). HE SOWED THE SEED ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Jonathan Powell avatar

    God's Working! Satan Is Too Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Mar 19, 2013
     | 7,743 views

    Nehemiah 4:7-23, discussion of when God is working in an individual's life or a church's life, Satan is at work as well.

    God’s Working! Satan is Too Nehemiah 4:7-23 Throughout our study of the book of Nehemiah, we’ve seen a common theme develop within the first 4 chapters: when God is working, Satan is working double-time to discredit the work of God and His servants. Nehemiah was a servant of God who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    The Boiler-Room

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 2, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,576 views

    Prayer Is the boiler room to bring our nation back to God.

    John Wesley said the following about Prayer "Prayer is where the action is." " E. M. Bounds "Prayer is not learned in a classroom but in the closet. William Law “He who has learned to pray has learned the greatest secret of a holy and happy life." Martin Luther. “Prayer is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Handling Persecution Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 1, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,889 views

    How did Jesus handle persecution?

    Jesus said in John 10:10, “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” Jesus promised an abundant life to his Disciples! But then in John 16:33 Jesus told His Disciples, "In this world you will have trouble!” What did Jesus mean with these statements? How did ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Matthew 15:29-38 – Fish And Chips On A Cold Winter’s Day Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 31, 2013
     | 5,616 views

    It seems Jesus is deliberately inviting me to look beyond the simple awareness of a need. Jesus is inviting me NOT TO MISS AN OPPORTUNITY to accomplish the EXTRAORDINARY in ANY situation.

    Matthew 15:29-38 – FISH AND CHIPS ON A COLD WINTER’S DAY Midday Friday the smell of Fish and Chips wafts in through the adjoining doors as our small group sings the last song. I scan the ancient, lined faces who listen to Words of Life every week in this area of the Shalom Centre and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Effective Fervent Prayer

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jun 1, 2013
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     | 7,098 views

    Prayer that brings results must be based on the Word of God. God’s Word is a seed that produces a harvest when sown.

    Effective Fervent Prayer James 5:16 - The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. We have the assurance that all our prayers will be answered. James gives us an indication of what fervent effective prayers can produce. James 5:17 - “Elijah was a man with a nature like ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Who Gave The Church The Order To Stand Down?

    Contributed by Darrell Jones on Jun 1, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,793 views

    The term "Stand Down" has been used recently in light of the Benghazi attack, it is a military term meaning a cessation of offensive actions; a cease fire; a truce. Are we guilty of "Standing Down" concerning the sins that are prevalent in our society?

    When reporting on current events such as "fast and furious" and the Benghazi attack on our American Embassy, reporters are using the term "Stand Down" when asking who gave the orders to do nothing to help those in peril. Stand Down is a military term meaning, (a) A suspension or relaxation from an ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Worthy To Approach Jesus

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 2, 2013
     | 4,641 views

    Unlike the Centurion, we can know for sure that we are worthy to come to Jesus.

    Worthiness. We have all, at some point and time, dealt with and even battled with various feelings of being unworthy, inadequate, not talented enough, or simply think we’re all thumbs and have two left feet. Whether it is standing in front of the commander to give a briefing, going to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Diagnosing Your Wisdom Count Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 6, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,619 views

    here are you at on the wisdom continuum? How do you handle human vulnerability – yours in particular? How you answer the questions I will raise will provide a good diagnostic for your level of godly wisdom.

    Diagnosing Your Wisdom Count (Proverbs 18:10-13) 1. There are many portions of Scripture considered wisdom literature. 2. Job, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon, Proverbs, and certain Psalm (like 112), along with the NT Book of James and some of Jesus’ teachings, particularly the Sermon on the Mount, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Genesis 24 - Resume Of A Servant Leader - Part 7 Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jun 17, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,635 views

    He is not mentioned by name in this story but he makes a name for himself in the pages of history. If you are looking for an example of SERVANT LEADERSHIP, you will find it here in Abraham’s servant. Imagine if he asked for a reference to add to his resum

    Genesis 24 - RESUME OF A SERVANT LEADER - Part 7 He is not mentioned by name in this story but he makes a name for himself in the pages of history. If you are looking for an example of SERVANT LEADERSHIP, you will find it here in Abraham’s servant. Imagine if he asked for a reference to add to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reflections And Resolutions

    Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,460 views

    Uses Solomon as an example of setting resolutions.

    Reflections and Resolutions 1 Kings 3:5-13 REFLECTION: This is the time of year that many Americans take some time for “reflections” and “Resolutions.” > Taking some time for Reflection is important if we are to learn from the past and avoid repeating its mistakes. > ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist