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  • Bruce Allen avatar

    Standing Firm In God’s Grace

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Jul 23, 2011
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     | 13,362 views

    By standing in God’s sovereign grace, we do not need to fear the future, for God establishes us in every situation..

    Standing Firm In God’s Grace 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 13 But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth: 14 whereunto he called you by our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Longer A Quitter

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Jul 26, 2011
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    Learn why we quit following God's lead, the consequences for it and what to do about quitting - let go and trust God's promises.

    GOD’S renovation project Haggai 1 When we moved to Eastern Europe one of the surprising things I noticed were all the buildings in the process of being built. First of all everything was built of brick. And secondly it looked like most of the buildings were just sitting there half built or ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Calling Of Elisha By Elijah - 1 Kings 19:20

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 4, 2011
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     | 13,750 views

    Calling of Elisha By Elijah - 1 Kings 19:20 It takes a genuine man of God to recognize another genuine man of God. It takes a real man of God to conquer a man of God. How to spot your successor in the ministry? How to know how to choose your leaders, a

    Calling of Elisha By Elijah - 1 Kings 19:20 1 Kings 19:20 Elisha then left his oxen, ran after Elijah, and said, "Let me kiss my father and mother good-bye, and then I will go with you." Elijah answered, "All right, go back. I'm not stopping you!" It takes a genuine man ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Whom Shall I Send - The Great Commission Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 5, 2011
     | 7,161 views

    God isn’t suggesting you go. He has commissioned you to go.

    August 7, 2011 Morning Worship Text: John 20:21-22 Subject: The Great Commission Title: Whom Shall I Send? - Part 5 in the Great Commission Series Today is the last message in our Great Commission Series. From Matthew’s gospel we have learned that the Great Commission involves making ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Tsur "The Rock" Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 15, 2011
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     | 9,662 views

    Just as we need a constant supply of water to keep us healthy, we also need a constant supply of God's Word to keep us satisfied. I want to bring some satisfying refreshment to our dry and parched souls today.

    Purpose: To extol God as our Rock. Aim: I want the listener to admire God's power and stability. INTRODUCTION: Water is a common substance that we give very little though to. Our homes are connected to the city's water supply so any time we need water to drink, or water to wash something, or water ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Baa Baa Black Sheep Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 29, 2011
    based on 95 ratings
     | 34,618 views

    Psychologists refer to the trait of not wanting someone to be part of their "flock" the "Black Sheep Effect". Jesus could have told His parable using a black sheep (because the sinners He worked with were that), but He didn’t. Were there reasons why He di

    OPEN: (This is a video of a 3 yr old girl “reading” the story of the lost sheep. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QIhNBzK6dQ Begin at 31 sec mark. Quit at 3 minutes) In keeping with this idea of children’s stories, I want to share with you a children’s song about sheep. Sing along is you know the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love In The Nick Of Time Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Aug 29, 2011
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     | 6,129 views

    As we look at the amazing love God has for us all, I hope that it brings a level of humility and grace that will help us as we interact and do life with other believers who may not see things the way we do.

    Love in the Nick of Time Romans 5:6-11 6 You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. 7 Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. 8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Kiss The Son Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,848 views

    Exposition of Psalm 2. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request: email - gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Conspiracy – The Voice of Nations (vs 1-3): (2). Mockery – The Voice of the Father (vs 4-6) (3). Victory - The Voice of the Son (7-9): (4). Opportunity - The Voice of the Spirit (10-12); SERMON BODY: Ill: • In its first 300 hundred years the Christian church endured ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    I Pledge Allegiance To The Lamb

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Mar 15, 2011
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     | 9,892 views

    Our present hope can only be found by again pledging our allegiance to the Lamb of God.

    INTRO Two Hundred and Thirty Four years ago this day our founding fathers – and the great men and women of the 13 Colonies, declared loudly to King George their intention to live as a free people under the flag of a new nation – a nation rooted upon the Freedoms found in God through His ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    To Welcome The Child Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
     | 5,642 views

    This sermon looks at how Mary and Joseph welcomed the Christ child into their lives and the implications for our lives and our Christmas

    To Welcome the Child Luke 2:21-40 Norman Vincent Peale writes of spending Christmas in Africa with his wife, children and grandchildren. He was hesitant but his wife told him he would love every minute of it. And yet, as Christmas day approached he was troubled because everything Christmas was ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    From Thorns To Thankfulness Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,176 views

    Paul could have easily boasted on how he had it all together and everything he had accomplished, but as soon as he wanted to boast, God gave him a thorn to remind him that it is wasn’t about him. What is a thorn? Thorns are any form of physical issues, hu

    From Thorns to Thankfulness 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 A seaman meets a pirate in a bar, and take turns boasting of their adventures on the high seas. The seaman notes that the pirate has a peg-leg, hook, and an eyepatch. The seaman asks "So, how did you end up with the peg-leg?" The pirate replies "We ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Restoring What Once Was Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 10, 2011
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     | 13,192 views

    There is always hope when God breathes new life into the dry bones of our lives.

    Title: Restoring What Once Was Text: Ezekiel 37:1-14 Thesis: There is always hope when God breathes new life into the dry bones of our lives. Lenten Series: Reflecting, Repenting and Returning to God The Lenten Season is a time for reflection, repenting of our sin and returning to God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Presence Of My Father

    Contributed by John Putty on Apr 16, 2011
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     | 4,437 views

    The Love of God!

    TITLE: THE PRESENCE OF MY FATHER TEXT : LUKE 15:11-24 intro: waivering child of a mother or father. prodigal,,, PROP : GOD'S IS ALWAYS READY TO SPEND TIME WITH HIS CHILDREN. Luke 15:11 And he said, A certain man had two sons: Luke 15:12 And the younger of them said to his father, Father, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Get Up When You Are Down!

    Contributed by John Putty on Apr 16, 2011
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     | 18,403 views

    A message dealing with depression. Is it Biblical? Can believers be depressed? What can we do if we become depressed?

    Title: How to get up when you are down! Text: Psalms 42 Intro: Do you ever feel like Charlie Brown? You know what I'm talking about,‑when nothing ever goes right. In fact, everything is out of control! Even your dog tells you what to do! Charlie Brown goes to kick the football while ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Growing In Fear Or Faith? Series

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Apr 20, 2011
     | 4,532 views

    This message reveals the terrible consequences of fear in our lives and the great need we have to evict it with faith in God's promises.

    In the famous American classic “the Red Badge of Courage” which takes place during the American Civil War, a young soldier is drilling and preparing with his regiment to go into battle. Days and weeks pass and just drilling. Finally, the day comes when they go marching out. He’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran