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  • Jeremiah Parker avatar

    What To Do When You've Been Done Wrong

    Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Feb 23, 2008
     | 2,209 views

    Christ’s teaching concerning reconciliation within the church.

    What to Do When You’ve Been Done Wrong Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    And It Came To Pass

    Contributed by Segun Omole on Feb 28, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
     | 38,595 views

    There are things you believe God for but you’ve not seen them manifest...God words are yea and amen..

    And it came pass Many a times for us as Christians we are faced with issues, situations and circumstances that makes us doubt whether all the promises made to us in the bible can actually come to pass. Sometimes we hear a good message and our faith is stirred up within us...faith cometh by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Should I Go To Church?

    Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 6, 2008
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     | 7,114 views

    Benefits of church attendance.

    Why Should I Go to Church? Text: Psalm 84:10-12 I. Go to church a. God’s people love church i. One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple. (Psa ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Are You Looking For? Peace? Series

    Contributed by Jay Winters on Dec 27, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,013 views

    A sermon for the first day of Advent, a church season that looks forward to the coming of Christ in Christmas and in the Resurrection. The next three Sundays are going to be following along the "what are you looking for?" theme and will all be taken from

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who gives us true peace. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, So…I guess there’s supposed to be a tree there (pointing to the place where it traditionally stands) pretty soon. Some of you were probably ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    She Was Made Straight

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Oct 22, 2003
    based on 144 ratings
     | 19,576 views

    A sermon on the woman who couldn’t straighten herself.

    She Was Made Straight Text: Luke 13:10-17 This text offers a message of hope to those who have been long bound. "Eighteen years." (The passage of time does not invalidate the plan, the power, or the purposes of God.) This text offers insight for the need of deliverance ministry: "She could not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Can You Take Jesus At His Word?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Feb 24, 2011
     | 4,864 views

    A short talk for an all age worship service asking whether we demand or expect signs and miracles. Does our trust in Jesus go up and down depending on the miracles we see or do not see or do we take Jesus at his word?

    I need some people to help me with my survey of 10 people regarding miracles, healings, answered prayers, unanswered prayers and faith in God. 1 out of 10 people surveyed said: “I do not believe in God. I will not believe in God. My parents told me there is no God. My teachers told me there is no ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Inhibiters To Christian Patience

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 6, 2011
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    THIS PSALM IS AN ENCOURAGEMENT FOR US TO CONTINUE TO “WAIT ON GOD” FOR HIS TIMING, PLAN, AND ACTION. THIS PSALM ALSO IDENTIFIES THE TWO MOST SIGNIFICANT ISSUES IN OUR LIVES THAT WILL WORK AGAINST OUR “WAITING ON THE LORD”.

    THE INHIBITERS TO CHRISTIAN PATIENCE PSALM 37 INTRODUCTION: THIS PSALM IS AN ENCOURAGEMENT FOR US TO CONTINUE TO “WAIT ON GOD” FOR HIS TIMING, PLAN, AND ACTION. THIS PSALM ALSO IDENTIFIES THE TWO MOST SIGNIFICANT ISSUES IN OUR LIVES THAT WILL WORK AGAINST OUR “WAITING ON THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas And Joy: A Natural Combination Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 19, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,689 views

    Like peanut butter and jelly, Christmas and joy belong together.

    Christmas and Joy: A Natural Combination (topical) 1. For some people this year, Christmas is hard; first Christmas without a loved one, perhaps. Or a terminal ailment is hanging on someone’s head, and they know that this will be their last Christmas. Or a marriage has broken up, and this will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Walking In God’s Love

    Contributed by Laren Whaley on Feb 15, 2012
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    Because God has loved us and received us as one of His own we must move and live in that love. The world ‘s definition of love is not love at all. The world around us always asks what’s in it for me and always centers on self-first, then maybe others.

    Walking In God’s Love 1 Corinthians 13:1 - 13 (NKJV) 1Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. 2And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    True Discipleship

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 11, 2012
     | 7,881 views

    We are called to be real disciples of Christ, and not just to be mere converts or followers. We therefore need to meet the conditions required to be accepted accepted as His true disciples.

    TRUE DISCIPLESHIP STUDY TEXT: Matthew 28:18-20 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When God Brings It Out

    Contributed by Tim Larrimore on Apr 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,568 views

    YOU CAINT HIDE SIN

    WHEN GOD BRINGS IT OUT Text: Num.5:12-31 Nu 32:23 But if ye will not do so, behold, ye have sinned against the LORD: and be sure your sin will find you out. 1. ONLY A THOUGHT IN THE HUSBAND.(13) 1Co 10:22 Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he? WHAT DO WE DO THAT MAKES GOD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s One Another Plan

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,615 views

    The Christian life is a life that should be characterized by constant consideration of fellow believers for one another. Their priorities and concerns should not always be for themselves alone, but also for the greater good of each member of the body of C

    Intro: The Christian life is a life that should be characterized by constant consideration of fellow believers for one another. Their priorities and concerns should not always be for themselves alone, but also for the greater good of each member of the body of Christ. It is no secret that God calls ...read more

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    Love, Acceptance, And Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,063 views

    Message about the vision we should have as a church to love, accept and forgive everyone.

    Note: I was impacted for this message by Jerry Cook's book on Love, Acceptance and Forgiveness. Title: Our Vision Theme: Set the vision for the new year Text: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8a "Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become as sounding brass or a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Life Of Moses Part 1 Of 4 Series

    Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 21, 2009
     | 4,132 views

    1. (THE GOOD) HE FORFEITED LUXORY FOR A LONGING Ex. 2:1-11 2. (THE BAD) HE DID GOD’S WORK IN MAN’S WAY Ex. 2:11-15 3. (THE HOLY) HE STOOD ON HOLY GROUND (THE HOLY) Ex. 3:1-9

    The Life of Moses pt.1 Exodus 2:1-15 read & pray… 1. (THE GOOD) HE FORFEITED LUXORY FOR A LONGING Ex. 2:1-11 Even from his earliest days, Moses felt uncomfortable swith his Egyptian surroundings…every ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Fox Turned Weasel Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 23, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,324 views

    The wicked and fence-sitters have their moments but are worse off in the long term.

    The Fox Turned Weasel (Mark 6:14-29) 1. TAMPA, Fla., July 1 (UPI) --A Florida artist claims he spotted a two-headed alligator when he was out walking his dog in Tampa but Florida wildlife officials are skeptical. Justin Alan Arnold uploaded the image on Facebook and it has been shared across the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible