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  • Daniel Olukoya avatar

    The Prayer Warrior In The Grave

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 4, 2011
    based on 25 ratings
     | 27,585 views

    Death ends all opportunities to serve the Lord. Now is the time to use all what God has placed in your hand to serve Him and build yourself a mansion above. Now is the time to put your treasure where it will last.

    We will start this message by considering carefully the book of Luke chapter 16 verses 19-30: “There was a certain rich man which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously everyday: and there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Worth Of A Woman Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,428 views

    God's creation of Eve shows us that God made a woman to be WITH her man, to HELP him, and to FIT him.

    Two old guys were walking along the shoreline of a lake when a frog came hopping up to them. Creaking with age, one of the old-timers slowly bent down and scooped up the frog in his hands. As he stood there gazing at the frog, fascinated by its ugliness, the frog croaked, “Hey, mister! ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...goodness Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,509 views

    Using goodness as the starting point for how Christ Followers should respond to the death of Osama bin Laden.

    Last Sunday night, well after midnight in Washington DC, President Obama addressed the nation to confirm that Osama bin Laden had been killed, an announcement which sparked celebrations such as this. [Show video] I’ve got to admit that the news of bin Laden’s death, as well as much of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Good Shepherd Takes Care Of Sheep

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 25, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,382 views

    Encouragement to confirmands to stay faithful and focused on the Good Shepherd.

    April 29, 2012 John 10:11-18 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand is not the shepherd who owns the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Do Not Misuse Your Money Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 29, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,035 views

    In the Spring of the Year a man's thoughts turn to. . . taxes. What did Jesus say about paying taxes?

    Do Not Misuse Your Money Everybody ready for tomorrow? April 30th, last day to get your taxes filed for 2011. Or maybe you’ve already filed. Maybe it depends on whether it you are getting money back or paying money out. And taxes are a touchy subject for some folks, Politicians are ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Revival Fire Fall Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 4, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,547 views

    If we want to see revival we have to do what God requires of us to see it happen.

    Revival Fire Fall Text: Jonah 3:1-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: A.W. Tozer wrote, "Revivals come only to those who want them badly enough. The problem is not to persuade God to fill us, but to want God sufficiently to permit him to do so. The average Christian is so cold and so contented with ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Jesus Said About Love Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 6, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,852 views

    This message looks at: What is Love and how does Christ expect his followers to display it?

    What Jesus said about Love Last month our focus was “What Jesus Said About Money” and money is something that affects all of us in one way or another. Some of us because we have it and others of us because we don’t. And last week at the end of the series we had Step Up Sunday ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Royal Priesthood

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on May 7, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,933 views

    If we are born from above we are one of God’s peculiar people, an immortal, a member of the Royal priesthood; we are a chosen one!

    A ROYAL PRIESTHOOD INTRODUCTION It is quite evident that a large number of Christians prefer to read religious articles, which wrap them in comfortable warm and fuzzy feelings. This is perfectly understandable, and the Holy Bible is our best source for such a message. After all, there is truth in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Answer Is Prayer

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,854 views

    James shows us that in any situation we face the answer is prayer.

    THE ANSWER IS PRAYER James 5:13-20 1) Are you in trouble? Pray (vs. 13a). We have the tendency to try to fix our problems without prayer. There have been multiple times where I was faced with a problem and spent too much time trying to fix it with repeated attempts using my superior ingenuity and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jehovah Jireh Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,455 views

    This is the test. God is saying, “We’ve walked together for many years and now you have the son you’ve longed for. Tell me, Abraham; is this son more important to you than your relationship with me?”

    Encountering God – Part 11 – Encountering Jehovah Jireh Overview and review We have been looking at what it means and what it is like to encounter God and how we respond to Him when we encounter Him. Over the past few weeks, we have moved from the subject of encountering God in corporate worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chip Monck avatar

    All I Want For Christmas Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,039 views

    Introductory message to a series exploring the fulfillment of our God given longings. Inspired by "The Seven Longings of the Human Heart" by Mike Bickle.

    - Arrival of L.L. Bean Christmas Catalogue - Too early for Christmas? 18 months of presidential election. 60 days of Christmas cheer. - Bold claim of the past 90 days. The older I get, the more I realize what I truly want for Christmas, and in life. Here is the premise of the coming weeks: “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Restoring Responsibility Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,992 views

    Many people think all that’s involved in being a Christian is walking an aisle or praying a prayer. That might be how God called you to salvation, but that’s not the end of it. Responsibilities come with being a Christian.

    1. The responsible example of giving 2. The responsible location of giving 3. The responsible attitude of giving 4. The responsible abundance of giving 5. The responsible priority of giving EZRA 2:68-70 In his book, The Quest For Character, Chuck Swindoll tells about a terrible thing that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel DeVilder avatar

    God Loves A Cheerful Giver

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 4, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 37,676 views

    A simple but profound little sermon delivered on Family Sunday--gently challenging us to reflect: does giving to God make me smile? Several Object lessons and stories were used, keeping the many children in mind.

    (this was preached to the whole congregation, but delivered especially with the many elementary age listeners in mind) God Loves a Cheerful Giver ILLLUS: How are you doing with your Smarties? A preacher named Kevin Harmey tells this story about a little boy he knew: [adapt the story telling part ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Wallace avatar

    Why Did Jesus Come?

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Dec 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,902 views

    At Christmas we celebrate the birth of Christ, but why did he come?

    WHY DID JESUS COME? Romans 5:12-17; 6:6-22 It is the Christmas season again, and again we tend to forget what it is all about. We get so caught up in the decorations, buying and receiving gifts, and parties that the real reason for the holiday is forgotten. Many people at least in America can ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Victor Yap avatar

    I Can See Clearly Now

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,557 views

    Joseph, Pt. 3

    I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW (GENESIS 41:1-41) Two years before our 2008 summer arrival in Hong Kong, my wife was restless and aching to return to her native Hong Kong, so a year later we decided to give the church a one year’s advance notice because it was hard to find a bilingual pastor, but the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible