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  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    They Finished The Temple Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 20, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 19,156 views

    Ezra chapter 6 details how the Tribes of Benjamin and Judah finished re-building the Temple.

    Introduction 1. We’ve been on quite the roller coaster ride with the Tribes of Benjamin and Judah… • They basically embarked on returning to their homeland… • After 70 years of captivity.. • On their own. • The other 10 tribes of Israel didn’t relish leaving the homes and the lives that they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Time For A Faith Lift

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jul 29, 2005
    based on 89 ratings
     | 15,439 views

    How to respond when we face seemingly insurmountable challenges.

    TIME FOR A FAITH LIFT Genesis 18:1-15; Luke 1: 5-25 1. There’s a company on the Internet called Face Lift, aggressively marketing their non-surgical rejuvenating product. Their web page states: • Think about it . . . you can look younger in just 15 minutes. Simply apply our formula, and lift 10 ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Contamination Of A Nation

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Aug 11, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,098 views

    The passage helps us to undersatnd that we need to make a clear decision about who we will serve

    Contamination of a Nation “Salt Water Intrusion” Scripture Reference: James 3:10-12 (KJV) James 3:10 Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be. 11 Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter? 12 Can the fig tree, my ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Because He Lives, There Is Hope Series

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 11, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 24,092 views

    If you are wondering what God is up to in your wilderness, The answer will always be the same, He is building your trust and faith in Him. God will sustain us in the place of need, even when it seems like a hopeless situation. Even when it seems all is lo

    Psalm 68:1-13 - NLT 1 Arise, O God, and scatter your enemies. Let those who hate God run for their lives. 2 Drive them off like smoke blown by the wind. Melt them like wax in fire. Let the wicked perish in the presence of God.3 But let the godly rejoice. Let them be glad in God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Developing Patience When There Is No Patience" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 15, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,407 views

    What to do about all of the hassles and abrasive people that come into our life. How to develop patience when there is no patience in sight.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM churches August 21, 2005 “Developing Patience When There is No Patience” James 1:1-4 II Peter 1:4-8 INTRODUCTION: We would all like to be able to sing the song, “Oh what a beautiful morning, Oh what a beautiful day, Oh what a beautiful morning, everything’s going my ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Too Angry To Dance Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,510 views

    Message 1 of 6 on Emotions. Anger. Maybe Snoopy was right: To live is to dance! To dance is to live! Maybe we’d all live a lot more gracefully if we realized that it’s all a dance.

    Learning to Dance Every Day To Live is to Dance Maybe Snoopy was right: To live is to dance! To dance is to live! Maybe we’d all live a lot more gracefully if we realized that it’s all a dance. Managing your emotions is an important part of learning to live the abundant life that Jesus wants ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Three Keys To Overcoming Temptations

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Aug 30, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,389 views

    We overcome temptation by walking in the Spirit, the Word of God, and commitment.

    08/7/05 AM THREE KEYS TO OVERCOMING TEMPTATION I hate temptations. They are so hard to resist and so easy to yield to. Some of us are like children who are told not to go out the door, as they continue to go out the door, etc. When we misbehave, the Holy Spirit is screaming don’t do it, while ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Accept God's Love Tokens

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 12, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,892 views

    Let’s look at the role of tokens in the Bible. The Rainbow, Circumcision, Scarlet cord, water baptism, the RING and etc.

    ACCEPTING GOD’S LOVE TOKENS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS AND SPIRITUAL DEAFNESS HINDER PEOPLE. A. Many years ago I taught school. I loved teaching, and I loved the classroom. I had been a student for 17 years, but being a teacher taught me more than I ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Laying Down Your Stones

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 15, 2005
    based on 180 ratings
     | 28,361 views

    We are all in need of the grace of Jesus. We cannot afford to be throwing stones

    Laying Down Your Stones John 8:1-11 June 24, 2005 Introduction I can remember a time when my neighbor and I were looking for stones in my driveway that we could skip across our creek. We made a nice pile of flat stones that might work well for the task of skipping stones across the creek. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Take Courage

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Sep 18, 2005
    based on 47 ratings
     | 11,219 views

    A message on faith and how to grow in our faith with God. I give 4 points that will help people grow in there faith and understanding of God, Enjoy!

    Title: Take Courage! Text: Mark 6:45-52 Using Dan 3 and the 3 Hebrew Children Pray!!! • Introduction: - What is Faith? - Faith is the radar that guides the ship into port when the person can’t see. - Faith is described this way by one person: Trusting commitment of one person to another, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    A Spiritual 'second Wind' [depression / Discouragement / Quitting / Storms] Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 20, 2005
    based on 874 ratings
     | 63,923 views

    The Gulf Coast doesn’t want a 2nd wind, but the Apostle Paul needed a spiritual one, and so do we at times. *3 promises God gave Paul and offers us to help us keep on keeping on. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint template.

    A Spiritual Second Wind Acts 18:1-11 I suppose all of us at some time or another get depressed, or want to give up and quit. In the heat of a moment we’ll say, "I’ll just leave this job, this church, or this family, and they’ll miss me…they’ll wish they had treated me different!" Often we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    If Only

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 26, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,134 views

    Some of the saddest words heard when at a visitation or funeral. We already have enough how can we get rid of ones we have or hold down the number in the future.

    If only John 27-36 I have had a week filled with contemplation. I started thinking about the things I have wanted in Life. When I was a kid, I might say, If only I was older, I could watch Hogan’s Hero’s. It came on after 8PM. If only I had the right haircut or clothes, people would like me ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Love Thy Neighbor As Thyself

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 61 ratings
     | 22,403 views

    From "Neighbor Sunday"--OBLIGATION, EXPLANATION, ILLUSTRATION.

    Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself Romans 13:8-10; Leviticus 19:18; Luke 10:27 A plain sweater, white canvass sneakers, a warm smile and a simple song welcomed us every day to Mr. Rogers Neighborhood and Fred Rogers became a PBS legend. A few months ago Fred Rogers passed away but his work will live on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Shaped To Serve God Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on May 18, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,743 views

    As you better understand how God has shaped you, you’ll become better able to serve as you were designed to serve.

    Shaped to Serve God Purpose Driven Life #30 Cornwall/Montreal March 13/20, 2004 Can someone, please, read the following verse? Job 10.8- Your hands shaped me and made me. And, another? Isa.43.21- especially the last part. "The people I have shaped for myself will broadcast my praises." These ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Keith Walker avatar

    Progress Through Prayer Series

    Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,441 views

    Prayer is vital to know the purpose of God, to live a life praiseworthy of God, to be productive for God, grow in personal knowledge of God, to be filled with the power of God and to be partakers of God’s grace.

    INTRODUCTION Today’s message is about prayer: “Progress Through Prayer.” Let me ask you this morning, “How many of you have prayed for someone?” Another question, “What motivates you to pray for someone?” (Emergencies such as accidents, sickness, loss of job, death in family, how to handle a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist