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  • John Lowe avatar

    Psalm 30: Title: Joy Cometh In The Morning Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 13, 2019
     | 21,022 views

    The scope of the Psalm corresponds well with a state of rest, and meditation on his past trials. The psalm begins with a celebration of God's delivering favor, in which he invites others to join him; he relates his prayer during a time of distress, and God's gracious and prompt answer.

    July 16, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 30 (KJV) Title: Joy Cometh in the Morning A Psalm of David. Psalm 30 (KJV) 1 I will extol thee, O LORD; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me. 2 O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me. 3 O LORD, thou hast ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    1 Timothy Chapter 5 Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 13, 2024
     | 1,837 views

    This is a detailed study verse by verse. You will need to analyze, synthesize, and then summarize to fit your need. I have used several different sources to which I give credit.

    I Timothy Chapter 5 I Tim 5:1 Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren; KJV 5:1 Do not sharply reprimand an older man, but appeal to him as [you would to] a father, to younger men as brothers, Amplified Bible A. Paul admonished Timothy to minister to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Faith, That's The Way It Goes! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 18, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,773 views

    Faith is built up in our lives as we learn to pray in the Holy Spirit, Keep ourselves in the love of God, learn to wait, reach out with the Gospel to the lost and by having a hatred of evil’s corruptions.

    Faith, that’s the way it goes! Thesis: Faith is built up in our lives as we learn to pray in the Holy Spirit, Keep ourselves in the love of God, learn to wait, reach out with the Gospel to the lost and by having a hatred of evil’s corruptions. Scripture Texts: Jude 20-25 NIV 20But you, dear ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Great Reality

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 18, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,680 views

    Security in Christ is a controversial topic. Let’s see what John has to say about it, and discover the fingerprints of God that mark us as His own beloved children.

    Well, I was taught in seminary that this is how you do public speaking. And if you’ve taken a public speaking class, you’ve probably heard this too. First, you tell people what you’re going to tell them. And then, you tell them. And then, you tell them what you told them. Right? That’s how ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Freedom From Darkness

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Jul 29, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,451 views

    A demon posessed girl is set free.

    Freedom from Darkness Acts 16:16 – 16:40 Jeff Hughes – October 19, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. Paul and Silas finally got over to Macedonia from Galatia last week, as we continue our journey through Acts. They were faced with many trials and difficulties along the way, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When I Have Sold Out God Series

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 7, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,179 views

    Retelling the story of Ahab to give us hope once again to connect with God

    When I have sold out God 17 Then the word of the LORD came to Elijah the Tishbite: 18 "Go down to meet Ahab king of Israel, who rules in Samaria. He is now in Naboth’s vineyard, where he has gone to take possession of it. 19 Say to him, ’This is what the LORD says: Have you not murdered a man and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The War Of Thoughts

    Contributed by John Emilimor on Sep 15, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,688 views

    A call for believers to take seroiously the manner of thoughts that they accomodate in thier hearts and recognise that it is an area that must be handled as a warfare if victory is to be attained.

    Topic: War of Thoughts God is resolutely committed to having those of us who are born of His Spirit operate from the position of power, the realm of dominion where everything Jesus has accomplished will be translated into the physical reality by our presence. We are the “little christs” left behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Changed Heart

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 29, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 15,933 views

    What does it mean to have a heart changed by God with a focus in on Zaccheua

    Thinking Clearly About A Changed Heart 3/13/2005 Psalm 15:1-5 Colossians 3:1-4 If someone were to ask you, “why do you follow Jesus” what should your response be? Because I want to go to heaven. Because he died for my sins. Because He’ll make my life better. These things may all ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Overcoming Disappointment

    Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Sep 8, 2003
    based on 100 ratings
     | 107,600 views

    It is better to rejoice over what you have than to weep over what you used to have.

    Overcoming Disappointment Ezra 3 The year is 537 B.C. The place is Jerusalem. The Jews have just returned from a long captivity in Babylon. Some have been gone from their homeland for 70 years. Others have been gone for 50 years. They were sent into captivity as part of God’s judgment on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Reason For The Hope Within

    Contributed by Michael Westacott on Oct 22, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,356 views

    This sermon is similar to my sermon "He exists", but it has only 5 arguments for God’s existence. It includes a section on the importance of defending the faith and why just because we can’t see God doesn’t mean he doesn’t exist. I personally believe thi

    One day after school back in year 10, I was talking to one of my friends. I made some remark that on Saturday I was going to church. He looked down, nodded, and then in a rather frustrated voice asked me “Do you really believe in all that stuff?” If someone were to ask you that question, how would ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Suffering Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,315 views

    What the Word of God says about suffering.

    WHAT THE BIBLE TEACHES ABOUT SUFFERING? Let me begin this sermon with a personal reflection to you. You all know that a few weeks ago my grandfather died. I don’t think I have ever experienced loss as great in my life before. I sat with him on the Saturday before he died, I had written him a ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Great Adventure! Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 8,898 views

    This sermon encourages us to persevere and rejoice in our work for the Lord even when life doesn’t meet our expectations.

    The Great Adventure Acts 16:11-40 August 11, 2002 Intro: A. [illustration, James Dobson, New Man, October, 1994, p. 36.] This is an exert from an article that James Dobson wrote in 1994 about Stephen Hawking, whom I believe has since died… Stephen Hawking is an astrophysicist at Cambridge ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Cedric Portis avatar

    What More Does The Lord Have To Do?

    Contributed by Cedric Portis on Aug 28, 2002
    based on 166 ratings
     | 19,104 views

    For the Apostle Paul, he had to be blinded in order for him to see the Lord. What more does the Lord have to do in your life in order for you to see Him?

    What More Does the Lord Have To Do Minister Cedric A. Portis Cedque8@cs.com Acts 9:1 And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, Acts 9:2 And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Rahab: The Woman Who Trusted God Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002
    based on 214 ratings
     | 81,607 views

    Part 3 of 6 of the series, Who’s That? Stories of little known people of the Bible. How could a prostitute be given the same honor as man like Abraham? Read her story and discover the rewards of trusting God...

    RAHAB – THE WOMAN WHO TRUSTED GOD Joshua 2:1-24 Read at beginning of service: James 2:14-26 (NIV) 14 What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? 15 Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. 16 If one of you says to him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Speak Clearly Series

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,002 views

    This sermon deals with two of the spiritual gifts and contrasts their usefulness within the context of the worship service

    November 24, 2002 1 Corinthians 14:1-5 “Speak clearly” INTRODUCTION Getting the right message to the right person is necessary in order for the right communication to happen. There was a man who lived in upstate New York and he was getting tired of the cold weather, so he decided to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist