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  • Wilfred Mina avatar

    Reasons For Not Worrying

    Contributed by Wilfred Mina on May 1, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,312 views

    The three reasons why we should not worry

    THREE REASONS WHY WE SHOULD NOT WORRY Luke 12:22-31 INTRODUCTION Jesus Christ during His earthly ministry taught worrying specifically. In the parable of the rich man before our text, Jesus sensitively shown or pictured the destination of this rich man who lay up treasure for himself and is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Get Up And Go Series

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on May 13, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,709 views

    When the Holy Spirit moves our heart we must Get up and Go! Nations are waiting and depending upon our message of the good news of Jesus.

    A Church in Action Series Acts 8:26-40 says: Acts 8:26 - 40 (KJV) 26And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert. 27And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "A Praise In The Midst Of Confusion"

    Contributed by Kevin Smith on Jun 7, 2005
    based on 52 ratings
     | 24,464 views

    We as believers need to learn how to give God TRUE praise, even amidst chaos & confusion.

    Habakkuk 3:17-19 Habbakkuk says in verse 18, "Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, in the God of mine salvation." He was basically saying that even amidst all the confusion, strife, stress, mess, and destruction and chaos, he was STILL going to praise God, no matter what... And for a few minutes I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Will We Find At The Throne Of Grace?

    Contributed by David Seeley on Oct 14, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,328 views

    God invites us to come boldy to the throne of Grace. Look with me at what we will find when we respond to His invitation.

    What Will We Find at the Throne of Grace? Context: Hebrews 4:12-16 Text: Hebrews 4:16 What can we expect to find when we go to God’s throne of Grace? 1. The Living Word (vs. 12) For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Fly Below The Radar Screen

    Contributed by Charles Clary on Jun 6, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 8,103 views

    This sermon sets forth a call to humility using a simple statement made by John the Baptist.

    Text: "He must increase, but I must decrease -- He must grow more prominent, I must grow less so." John 3:30 (The Amplified Bible) All of us by now have heard the remarkable story of Todd Beamer. He was the man who led the attack on the terrorists, who had hijacked United’s Flight 93. He is now ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Prayer Challenge Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 27, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,979 views

    A challenge to 30 days of prayer based upon the Prayer of Jabez.

    Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, "Because I bore him in pain." And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, "Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    That Settles It Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jul 9, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 5,215 views

    Part 12 in a Sermon Series on the 119th Psalm

    That Settles It! Part 12 Sermon Series: A Word about the Word Date: June 1, 2003 P.M Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Psalm 119: 89-96 Introduction Growing up I often heard this saying, “as sure as shooting”, or “you can count on that”. How about “as sure as day turns into night.” What is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In Our Little World

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 11, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,045 views

    Adam and Eve living in their little world.

    LIVING IN OUR LITTLE WORLD 1 John 1:8 To read about the Garden of Eden, it seemed everything was wonderful and beautiful. Adam and Eve were living in their little world. I like to think the garden was like this time of the year, spring time. It was a time when all the birds were singing; a time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Buy The Truth And Sell It Not

    Contributed by David Parks on Jul 24, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 32,680 views

    The Truth is so imporant we should be willing to pay any price to obtain it and refuse to sell it for any price.

    BUY THE TRUTH TEXT: Proverbs: 23:17-23. INTRODUCTION: There are several great principles in our text. However, this morning, we wish to emphasize only two of them. The two principles are, “ BUY THE TRUTH AND SELL IT NOT” (Proverbs 23:3). This is such an important principle that you will hear the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rooted In Christ

    Contributed by Daniel Owen on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 23,089 views

    A children’s sermon illustrating our need to be rooted and grounded in Christ.

    Children’s talk: Ephesians 3:14-21 Prop: Small Oak tree in a pot. Can anyone tell me what type of plant is in this pot? (Oak). Not that long ago, this little oak was just a small seed. Can anyone tell me what the seed of an oak is called? (Acorn). There’s even a well known proverb which ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Pride's Frightening Consequence

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 26, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,640 views

    Nebuchadnezzar had a very troubling dream which could not be explained by the wise men, astrologers and soothsayers of Babylon.

    PRIDE’S FRIGHTENING CONSEQUENCE "Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise, exalt, and honor the King of heaven, for all His works are true and His ways just, and He is able to humble those who walk in pride." Daniel 4:37 Nebuchadnezzar had a very troubling dream which could not be explained by the wise men, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Morning Prayer Of Trust In God

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,753 views

    To prove that God is willing and able to help His own

    Morning Prayer of Trust in God Text: Psalm 3 Thesis: To prove that God is willing and able to help His own Introduction: (1) This psalm is “an individual lament psalm in which the main speaker expresses confidence in personal and individual deliverance” (VanGemeren, EBC 72). (2) It has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gateways To Faith Series

    Contributed by Paul Kallan on Apr 19, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,450 views

    Mary of Magdala searches, Peter examines and makes sure, John believes, and Jesus finds all of them with the gift of a new life, hope, strength and orientation.

    Today we celebrate the resurrection of Christ. Through his resurrection Jesus becomes Christ to the world. Resurrection is the certainty and proof of the truth of his message. If his message did not contain the eternal truth of human life, his resurrection would not have been possible. In fact ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Joy In Serving God And Others Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 19, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 21,890 views

    True joy does not come from pleasing ourselves, but from pleasing God and from serving others.

    Philippians 1:19-26 Sunday, February 3, 2002 There are times when we make Paul’s first imprisonment in Rome seem like it was a rather comfortable situation. He lived in his own home. He could have visitors whenever he chose. We even seem to take his eventual release as a foregone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Yelling To A Deaf God

    Contributed by David Bush on Apr 21, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,235 views

    God doesn’t always seem close, but it’s okay to tell Him.

    Text: Psalms 22:1-11 Theme: God doesn’t always seem close, but it’s okay to tell Him. Need Analysis: So many people feel abandoned by God, yet hold it in because they fear it means distrust. Objectives: o For Christians: God is alive and real, and it’s okay to tell Him when we have pain and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal