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    Sharp Confidence

    Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 22, 2007
     | 2,513 views

    Many times we put our trust on things that have no value at all. We have got to have confidence on Jesus Christ to win our battles.

    SHARP CONFIDENCE JOHN 18:10-11 Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, cutting off his right ear (The servant’s name was Malchus). Jesus commanded Peter, “ Put your sword away! Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me?” As alittle boy, I enjoyed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Redeemed By The Blood Of The Lamb

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 29, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,086 views

    Ever body needs the blood applyed .

    REDEEMED BY THE BLOOD OF THE LAMB 1st Peter 1:18 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; 19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Benefits Of A Cell Group

    Contributed by Jeff Hamric on Mar 7, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 46,076 views

    This is a sermon outlining the benefits of continully being involved in a relationally based small group, and how the enemy tries to steer us away from this sort of fellowship.

    THE BENEFITS OF BEING INVOLVED IN A CELL GROUP Acts 5:42 Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ. I. Christianity was never intended to be a solo ride A. It finds its most fulfilling and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Love

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,876 views

    We will discover what love is after the revelation of God himself.

    The Definition of Love 1 Corinthian 13: 1-8 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. 2 And though I have the gift of aprophecy, and understand all mysteries and all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seven Biblical Warnings

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 14, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 20,306 views

    We live in a world that is filled with danger. Warning signs and advisories are everywhere. We find warnings on packs of cigarettes, wines and toxic chemicals, skull and bones on poison (wine bottles should have one!). Now all such warnings are helpful to

    Intro: We live in a world that is filled with danger. Warning signs are everywhere – Beware of Imitation, No Overtaking, Deep Excavation, Beware of Dogs (Phil. 3:2), Never Mind the Dogs, Beware of the Owner! We find warnings on packs of cigarettes, wines and toxic chemicals, “Rx” on medicines, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Becoming Bitter Or Better

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 15, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,655 views

    During this time period, David sees no evidence that God cares. Everything David does is met with stubborn opposition and expressions of hatred. Here he describes his experience with betrayal…Few experiences are more painful than betrayal.

    Becoming Bitter or Better  TEXT: Psalm 109:1-5 O God, whom I praise, do not remain silent, 2 for wicked and deceitful men have opened their mouths against me; they have spoken against me with lying tongues. 3 With words of hatred they surround me; they attack me without cause. 4 In return for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Poverty Because Of Unbelief

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 13, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,965 views

    God has given us his promise in exchange for our faith trust & obedience

    POVERTY BECAUSE OF UNBELIEF On the corner of Park Row and Beekman Street,(In City Hall Park) New York City, where Horace Greeley’s Statue (Founder of New York Tribune) now stands, stood a man offering $20 gold pieces for $1 each. All day he kept up loudly announcing his wares, but of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Meeting The Unexpected Trials Of Life

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015
     | 4,963 views

    We need to know how to deal with the trial of life as the Christians

    I. How these great trial come upon us 1. John 16:32-33 Behold, the hour is coming, indeed it has come, when you will be scattered, each to his own home, and will leave me alone. Yet I am not alone, for the Father is with me. I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Controversy Of The Lord

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 25, 2013
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,261 views

    What does the LORD require of you?

    THE LORD’S CONTROVERSY. Micah 6:1-8. It is tragic when God has to serve a summons upon His own people. The “prisoner in the dock” is Israel herself, and the LORD is ready to submit His case. The witnesses are the mountains and hills (Micah 6:1), and strong foundations of the earth (Micah 6:2). ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gritty Salt And Bright Lights In Your Community

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Feb 9, 2011
     | 2,520 views

    A short talk encouraging believers to be conservers and preservers in our community, bright lights together, speaking, acting and serving, but never watering down the commands of Jesus.

    Salt: Imagine a world without electricity, without a fridge, without a freezer, and without the Iceland shop on our High Street. Imagine photographs or film of a ship at sea hauling in nets bulging with wriggling, writhing fish. Imagine the fish being packed for the journey back home, packed with ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Nehemiah!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 20, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,882 views

    Friend, unless you feel that you are doing a great work for the great God, we can never see explosion in our Christian circle!

    I am doing a great work! Nehemiah 6:3 “And I sent messengers to them, saying, "I am doing a great work and I cannot come down. Why should the work stop while I leave it and come down to you?" Friend, unless you feel that you are doing a great work for the great God, we can never ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Children In The Temple Lesson 26 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 28, 2018
     | 2,590 views

    Jesus arrives Palm Sunday

    A. WHEN JESUS COMES IN! 1. Palm Sunday. After Jesus rode triumphantly into Jerusalem (Mark 11:1-11). 2. No fruit. After Jesus cursed the fig tree (Mark 11:12-14). 3. After Jesus examines the temple. “Jesus entered . . . into the temple, and when He looked around” (Mark 11:11). a. What does ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul Goes To Athens Lesson 44 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018
     | 4,107 views

    Paul goes to Athens

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. The Berean Christians accompanied Paul to Athens because they were concerned for his safety. 2. In the province of Achaia, Paul ministered to Athens and Corinth, but preached the same message of the gospel. a. Athens – philosophy, center of science, arts and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Diligence, Dads

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 12, 2020
     | 1,899 views

    As the spiritual leaders of families, Dads must make a diligent effort to train their children.

    1. Words of wisdom from Dads • Never slap a man who’s chewing tobacco. • Never kick a cow chip on a hot day. • There are 2 theories to arguing with a woman...neither works. • Never miss a good chance to shut up. • Always drink upstream from the herd. • If you find yourself in a hole, stop ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Bridge To Cross Or A Barrier

    Contributed by Michael Adams on Jun 16, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,015 views

    Father's Day 2018, time for father's to take charge. A bridge can be a barrier or a route to safety which is it for you?

    Fathers, by the time you’re grown and became husbands and now dads you have encountered many changes. Life hasn’t always been kind. Careers may not have gone as you had planned. You have came upon many obstacles and bridges to cross. How many times have you fought off the distractions? How many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist