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  • Paul Foster avatar

    God's Master Plan Series

    Contributed by Paul Foster on Dec 26, 2014
     | 9,127 views

    Part of a sermon series on Galatians

    Introduction In 1975 the IRA prisoners at Long Kesh jail in Northern Ireland burnt it down (don’t get any ideas!). Tom Kelly was one of those prisoners as was James Tate but he was on the opposite side, a UVF commander. James helped to found the UVF in Belfast. He was arrested one Easter ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    God Is Above Us Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jan 12, 2015
     | 5,480 views

    There are aspects of God that we cannot know. God is above us -- far above us.

    This would be Moses’ second trip up the mountain to meet God. The first trip had ended in disaster. God had given him the tablets of the law, written in stone, and he was coming down the mountain to give them to the people. But he heard something unexpected. He heard what sounded like loud ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Happy Invasion Of Privacy (Outline By Wayne Schmidt)

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 18, 2015
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     | 5,413 views

    1) Found by the Lord 2) Known by the Lord 3) Informed by the Lord

    There was an uproar around the world when it was revealed last year that the National Security Agency of the United States, more commonly known as the NSA, routinely intercepted and monitored private emails and phone calls. This was not only going on in the United Sates, but across much of Europe ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    I Will Be Patient Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 1, 2015
     | 7,571 views

    A sermon designed to help up to become more patient with people and with circumstances.

    "Relaunch 2015" pt. 4 - I Will Be Patient Galatians 5:22-23 Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Introduction: I want to welcome you this morning to part 4 of a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Basics About Basileia!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Feb 4, 2015
     | 2,195 views

    Taking a 360 degree view on the word "Basileia" which in original Greek means "Kingdom".

    Basics of Basileia “This is one small step for a man, one giant step for mankind.” These epochal words spoken by Neil Armstrong immediately after planting his foot on the crusty moon surface still echo in our minds, for they ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    John Chapter 6 Sermon 02-2015

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Feb 8, 2015
     | 5,629 views

    Jesus had just feed the multitude of people with 2 fish and five loaves of bread in which a small boy had given. It was a miracle and thousands of people had seen it with their own eyes and thousands had eaten and were filled

    John chapter 6 sermon 02/2015 John 6:45 It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me. 46 Not that any man hath seen the Father, save he which is of God, he hath seen the Father. 47 Verily, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Follow Your Heart Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 9, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,286 views

    We can trust our heart as we obey God.

    We have all heard the expression, “Follow your heart.” But what does that mean? Maybe it’s a work of fiction, like Narnia, or Lord of the Rings? Is following your heart a “gut-feeling,” “intuition,” “logic or reason,” or something we just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shake It Up!

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 9, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 35,701 views

    A message about getting out of ruts, of being decanted like wine (emptied from vessel to vessel) The dangers of stagnation, and the upward call of God in Christ.

    Shake it Up De 1:6 "The LORD our God spoke to us at Horeb, saying, 'You have stayed long enough at this mountain. De 1:7 'Turn and set your journey, and go to the hill country of the Amorites, and to all their neighbors in the Arabah, in the hill country and in the lowland and in the Negev and by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Wake Up To Jesus’ Glory

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 15, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,949 views

    Wake Up to Jesus’ Glory 1) In his light on top of the Mt. of Transfiguration 2) In his flight down from the Mt. of Transfiguration

    Have you ever had someone wake you to catch a particularly beautiful sunrise? That happened to me while I was camping on Padre Island in Texas. I woke with a start when someone threw sand at the side of my tent, just about where my ear was pressed up against the canvass. When I stumbled out of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Take Courage

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Jul 15, 2012
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     | 6,695 views

    We all have to face opposition, 'winds blowing against us', but with faith in Jesus and the courage that only the Holy Spirit can give, we can endure and come through the challenges victorious.

    Title: Take Courage! Text: Mark 6:45-52 The context is important here. Immediately before this section of Mark 6 we have verses 30-44 which record the time when Jesus fed 5000 men with only 5 loaves and 2 fish. The disciples had witnessed a great miracle, so why were they terrified ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Shiphrah And Puah Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 22, 2012
     | 15,241 views

    We are going to explore about two women whom most of you would not have heard: Shiphrah and Puah!

    Shiphrah and Puah! Exodus 1:17”But the midwives feared God, and did not do as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the male children alive.” Hey guys, I have set out to write this message which I just preached in the church this morning! I wish the same anointing pours down on ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Your Day In Court Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 23, 2012
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     | 6,144 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke

    Luke 12: 54- 59 Your Day In Court 54 Then He also said to the multitudes, “Whenever you see a cloud rising out of the west, immediately you say, ‘A shower is coming’; and so it is. 55 And when you see the south wind blow, you say, ‘There will be hot weather’; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Acting On Faith Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 21, 2012
     | 7,265 views

    Ruth acts on the faith she has in Naomi... Naomi instructs Ruth based on her faith in what God is doing!

    TEACHING BRIEF Date Written: August 5, 2012 Date Taught: August 8, 2012 Church: OPBC (Wed Night) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series Title: A Study in the Book of Ruth Sermon Title: Acting On Faith Text: Ruth 3:1-18 NLT (read ALL passage here) Introduction: Now we have seen Naomi and Ruth come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Are Never Too.....to See God's Awesomeness Series

    Contributed by Henry Shellman on Aug 27, 2012
     | 7,043 views

    Looking at the heros of faith as they give witness tha our God is an Awesome God.

    You are never too……..to see God’s Awesomeness 2 Corinthians 12: 7-10 Text Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "From Information To Commitment"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,846 views

    A sermon about the scandal of following Christ.

    Mark 8:27-38 “From Information to Commitment” This morning’s Scripture passage is scandalous!!! First there is Peter’s confession that Jesus is the Christ or the Messiah. Then there is the startling prediction of Jesus’ suffering and death. Finally, Jesus gives ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist