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  • Perry Greene avatar

    Wait Control Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 4, 2012
     | 6,190 views

    Patience is one of those "essentials" to our walk with God. It may come in a variety of ways, especially through trials and troubles. The troubles with riches and the rich leads to patient endurance.

    1. Shingles One fella walked into a doctor's office and the receptionist asked him what he had. He said, "Shingles." So she took down his name, address, medical insurance number and told him to have a seat. Fifteen minutes later a nurse's aid came out and asked him what he had. He said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Walk Worthy Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 1, 2014
     | 8,053 views

    Our's is a HIGH calling. There are ethical choices to be made to serve Him worthily.

    EPHESIANS # 6 We go back to the letter Paul wrote to the Christians in Ephesus and that the Spirit has inspired for us! TEXT - Ephesians 4: 1-16 PB 1821 In the first half of his letter Paul tells us who we are. The key phrase is ‘in Christ.’ Through Him we’re blessed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Grace For Life... God's Grace Sustains Us Through All Of Life. Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 6, 2014
     | 9,342 views

    Whatever our circumstances God gives us grace for living.

    Series: Lenten Grace 1. On the First Sunday of Lent we discovered that God’s grace extends beyond Eden. 2. On the Second Sunday in Lent we were reminded that God’s grace is a better way than our works way. 3. On the Third Sunday in Lent we observed in Jesus’ example that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Abraham Obtained What God Promised Him

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 19, 2014
     | 4,036 views

    To display correct attitude of patience and endurance while waiting for the LORD's return.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you enjoying waiting for the LORD's return? Are you claiming and enjoying every GOD's Promises in the Bible? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To display correct attitude of patience and endurance while waiting for the LORD's return. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 6:15 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Harold Laubach Jr avatar

    You Can't Take It With You Series

    Contributed by Harold Laubach Jr on May 4, 2013
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     | 11,085 views

    Sermon on the Rich Farmer. Living for God, not for the world's definition of success. Luke 12:16-21

    The Famous Russian author Leo Tolstoy writes in one of his novels about a young man who owns a small farm in Russia. The farm is now his, because his father just died. With his father fresh in the ground at his feet, the young man begins to dream about expanding the farm, growing more crops and ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Woman Who Nursed A Grudge Series

    Contributed by Steven Angus on May 20, 2013
     | 10,780 views

    Third sermon in series studying characters involved in the beheading of John the Baptist. This sermon looks at Herodious and the effects of bearing a grudge.

    Herodias: The Woman Who Nursed a Grudge Psalm 14:1-7; Ephesians 3:14-21; Mark 6:14-19 (NIV) Tragically, the names Aurora, Colorado, James Holmes, and Batman will always be connected. Slightly over a week ago, James Holmes age 24 went on a shooting rampage in a movie theater leaving 12 dead and 58 ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    It Ain't Me

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 13, 2013
    based on 14 ratings
     | 21,177 views

    This is the most dramatic testimony of Paul’s struggle with sin. I like this text because of the transparency. Paul identifies sin that is always lurking around trying to take a hold of every beleiver.

    TITLE: IT AIN’T ME SCRIPTURE: ROMANS 7:17 As much as I place focus and attention on proper English, I found it fitting this morning to stray somewhat. I could not find a better or stronger word to use than “AIN’T” to help support my thought as we labor in the Word for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Ramlall avatar

    The Truth About Ruth - Part 2: Working Your Destiny Series

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Feb 26, 2013
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     | 9,300 views

    Ruth,the ancestor of Messiah demonstrates the God's grace, guidance, and goodness in taking bad situations and turning them into triumph radiating His Glory

    Ruth Chapter 2 In Chapter 1 we have the girl introduced to us! In chapter 2 we have the boy appearing! We know that the girl's not lazy! Ruth is not lazy! She goes looking for work. God's Welfare program requires that you get up off your fat rear and apply yourself. Notice it was not dependency on ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow

    Contributed by Paul Sterrett on Mar 13, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,560 views

    What is the Godly approach to take in our attitude towards what the future holds for us?

    DON’T STOP THINKING ABOUT TOMORROW James 4:13-17 INTRODUCTION When I started preparing my preaching calendar for May, I realized that on May 20, I had a problem…This was the day we wanted to honor our high school seniors, recognizing them for their accomplishments and encouraging them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Is The Pursuit Of Success So Empty? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013
     | 5,833 views

    This is the second message in a series from the book of Ecclesiastes that examines Solomon's wisdom in regard to the mistakes that he had made in his life. This message examines the pursuit of success how it is always elusive and leaves one feeling empty.

    Dear Diary, “I want to be a success but the harder I pursue success the more empty I feel.” As we begin I really feel that we must answer three extremely difficult questions. What drives you? What causes you to work the way you do? What happens to all you have worked for when you exit ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jehovah Jireh - God Our Provider Series

    Contributed by Paul Basehore on Jan 16, 2015
     | 15,074 views

    Jehovah Jireh, or "God Our Provider, " is one of the more well known names of God. But what does He provide? Why? How can we be sure He will provide for us?

    One day a man walked out of his house on his way to work and saw that it had started to rain. He didn’t think much of it at the time, but began to worry when he saw that it was still raining cats and dogs later that same night. He lived near a river, so he started to fear a possible flood. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rodney Coe avatar

    I Believe In Happy Endings Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 9, 2015
     | 6,888 views

    God wants you to have a happy productive life.

    In the book Refresh, Renew, Revive H.B London Jr. of Focus on the Family, writes a chapter entitled 10 questions to focus your time for the rest of our lives. One of those questions is: If I could do only three things in my lifetime, what would they be? I don’t think there is a more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Rev.#23~6:12-17~ The 6th Seal~ God’s Universal Disruption Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Sep 16, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,189 views

    Under this 6 th seal we have a Minnie picture of the Great Tribulation.

    REV.#23~6:12-17~ THE 6TH SEAL~ GOD’S UNIVERSAL DISRUPTION ~ 9-19-09 Under this 6 th seal we have a Minnie picture of the Great Tribulation. The 1st 5 seals that we’ve read and talked about in this chapter were brought about at the hand of man; we saw the Antichrist bringing a false peace for 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Seeing Yourself As God Sees You Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 27, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 25,449 views

    If we are to have revival and a fresh outpouring from God it is necessary for us to see ourselves as God sees us. This includes understanding where God wants us to be, where we are at, and how to get back to where we should be.

    CONDITIONS FOR REVIVAL: SEEING YOURSELF AS GOD SEES YOU PROVERBS 21:2 Introduction: We have been looking at what it is going to take to see God’s power working in our lives and through us in the lives of the church and our community. We have observed how Isaiah was transformed by seeing God in His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrin Fish avatar

    God's Formula For Success

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 3, 2009
     | 16,704 views

    God’s Formula for Success works, But there are no shortcuts.It calls for us to be strong and courageous.It calls for us to be obedient to His commands.

    There is a common desire inside everyone to want to succeed • Because we measure our worth on the basis of how successful we are. • How we measure that success is often based on a worldly standard rather than a godly standard. • Success by the world’s standard often means luxury, wealth, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church