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  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Protecting God's Gift Of Possessions Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 11, 2012
     | 4,747 views

    With the Seventh Commandment we show love to our neighbor and trust in God to provide.

    Today’s Gospel Lesson (John 2:13-22) is jarring isn’t it? Instead of the meek and mild Jesus, we get one with whip in hand driving out cattle merchants and flipping over the moneychangers’ tables. But you can understand Jesus’ anger. After all, these crooked salesmen were ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Perfect Storm Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 15, 2012
     | 7,777 views

    A study of the Gospel of Mark 4: 35 – 41

    Mark 4: 35 – 41 The Perfect Storm 35 On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side.” 36 Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along in the boat as He was. And other little boats were also with Him. 37 And a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Youth Guidance (We Are All Youth)

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Mar 29, 2012
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     | 30,403 views

    We are all youth. As youth, we encounter the culture of society that continues to redefine sin as something more acceptable to secular eyes. We need to keep God's Word close to remain true to His wisdom.

    Introduction When Oliver Wendell Holmes was still on the U.S. Supreme Court, he and Justice Louis Brandeis took walks every afternoon. On one of these occasions Holmes, then ninety-two, paused to gaze in frank admiration at a beautiful young girl who passed them. He even turned to look at her ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Putting Satan In His Place

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 13, 2012
     | 5,437 views

    This lesson is an Introduction of a scriptural study of how Jesus destroys the works of the devil. What are demons doing in the Bible and in the world today? Let’s let the word of God tell us and teach us.

    Putting Satan in His Place In Matthew, Mark and Luke, one of the earliest signs of Jesus’ authority and identity was demonstrated when he drove out demons or evil spirits. Today’s lesson is a continuation of our series on how Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil. I’m sure all of you who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Into The Death Zone Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 16, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,658 views

    Surrender, sacrifice, discipleship

    INTO THE DEATH ZONE Luke 9:23 (p 733) February 20, 2011 INTRODUCTION: "Then he said to them all: If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me" Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, attracts many climbers from around the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Little Cloud In A Great Big Sky

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 8, 2013
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     | 22,719 views

    This message tells us that God can take care of problems of long standing. He can give us little signs that the answer is on the way and hope in the time of discouragement.

    The Little Cloud in a Great Big Sky I Kings 18:41-46 INTRODUCTION: Elijah was a prophet, a man of God, who was appointed by God to preach and to prophecy in the land. There was a drought for three years. We could relate to his by saying, “there has been a recession in the land for three ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Hopeless And Helpless? Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 22, 2013
     | 8,870 views

    Too often in life, we find it easier to complain and wallow in our self pity, than to accept healing from Christ.

    Hopeless and Helpless? June 2, 2013 John 5:1-14 Have you ever felt hopeless — helpless — at the end of your proverbial rope? That’s a loaded question, because we’ve all been there. In one way, or many ways, we’ve been there. When we’re there, we have options, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hopeless And Helpless? Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 22, 2013
     | 5,117 views

    Jesus offers us healing, but will we accept His healing, or keep our sicknesses?

    Hopeless and Helpless? June 9, 2013 John 5:2-8 I believe one of the hardest, most difficult things for most people --- is to ask for help. We want to be independent. In fact, we fight for our independence. Yet, at the same time, once some people have accepted help, they get stuck in a place ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Need To Forgive Moore

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 4, 2013
     | 2,511 views

    Two stories about two different guys, who needed forgiveness.

    Ben Wilson was rated the nation’s best in class in 1984. And just days before he was to begin his senior season, he got into a beef with two 16-year-old gang members, Billy Moore and Omar Dixon. Moore pulled a .22-caliber pistol out of his waistband and shot 17-year-old Wilson twice. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Humiliation: My Exaltation & Cause For Exultation Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 28, 2013
     | 5,985 views

    Sermon on the beginning of the Second Article of the Apostles' Creed.

    “What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching... 14 Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you” (2 Timothy 1:13, 14a). Last week these words of the Apostle Paul reminded us that there is a clearly defined pattern we are to follow when it comes to Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Secrets Of The Dream Keepers

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 30, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,282 views

    Many individuals in Scripture received dreams from God that pointed to their potential great service or possibilities. Often these individuals experienced circumstances, for years, which contradicted God’s dream. What steps did they take to hold on & see

    SECRETS OF THE DREAM KEEPERS Numbers 12:6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. a. "Doctor, I really need your help", I said. "Every night for the past two weeks I’m dreaming about some rats playing football." b. "Here, take these pills tonight before you go to bed and you will be fine." c. "But can ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Clear Eyes. Calm Heart.

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 5, 2013
     | 6,437 views

    When God opens our eyes to the truth of his promises, our frantic hearts calm.

    Crash! “What was that?” you wonder as you’re startled awake by a loud noise and with a jolt. “Has one of the kids fallen down the stairs while sleepwalking? Is someone trying to break into the house?” You won’t know until you investigate. Only, you can’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Its About Time To Transform Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on May 8, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,510 views

    Since we have been transformed by His power, we are challenged to live like the new creatures we are.

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church May 5th 2013 Ephesians 4:25-32 It's about time to transform! Intro: This passage builds on what Paul has been saying about the new life we have been given in Jesus. The word “Therefore” calls our attention back to verses 17-24, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Temple Keepers

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,169 views

    Heaven will open when we are obedient

    Isaiah 64:1-2 Oh, that you would rend the heavens and come down, that the mountains would tremble before you! 2 As when fire sets twigs ablaze and causes water to boil, come down to make your name known to your enemies and cause the nations to quake before you! 3 For when you did awesome things ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Stop Sitting On The Fence"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 31, 2013
     | 15,951 views

    A sermon about making a choice.

    1 Kings 18:20-39 "Stop Sitting on the Fence" Ahab, son of Omri, ruled over the Northern Kingdom of Israel for 22 years, and he is described in 1 Kings Chapter 16 as being more evil than all the Kings who had come before him. We are also told that he worshiped Baal--the Canaanite agricultural ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist