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  • Richard Tow avatar

    Behind Closed Doors Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 10, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 28,093 views

    This is the second in a series that considers several truths about authority over our lives. In this message the fundamental reason for rebellion and God’s response to rebellion are discussed.

    Behind Closed Doors Submission to Human Authority (Part II) 3/3/02 Today I want to talk with you about something that over time will significantly affect your relationships with other people, your relationship with God, your success on the job, and your ministry capacity. There are no easy ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Who Is Getting You This Christmas

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 10, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,762 views

    A message about the pressures of the Christmas season and how to stay focused on Jesus.

    5, December 2004 Dakota Community Church Who Is Getting You This Christmas? Introduction: Every year about this time people start or finish the Christmas present buying extravaganza. Kids make lists of what they want to be getting for Christmas. In some families everyone draws a name to help cut ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • David Asch avatar

    When You Don't Get The Response You Want... Series

    Contributed by David Asch on Jan 10, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,529 views

    In an unusual encounter Jesus has, we see some concrete steps to seeing God work in our lives.

    WHEN YOU DON’T GET THE RESPONSE YOU WANT… Mark 7:24-30 INTRO: What does it take to get what you ask for? As kids, we perfect ways of asking… doing chores, etc. In A Christmas Story, Ralphie goes to elaborate ends to get the response he wants: a Red Ryder BB gun. What about God? Does receiving ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Hospitable Are We?

    Contributed by Gilbert Varela on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,904 views

    How do you feel when someone welcomes you, specially if that is the first time you are there? There is nothing that the sad, frustrated, lonely, pathetic, empty soul does not like more than a friendly and smiling face saying “welcome”.

    How Hospitable are We? Genesis 18:1-8 NT: Hebrews 13: 2 1 The LORD appeared to Abraham near the great trees of Mamre while he was sitting at the entrance to his tent in the heat of the day. 2 Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he hurried from the entrance of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How Far Will You Go To Find Life

    Contributed by James Sawyer on Dec 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,878 views

    This Message looks at the journey of the wise men and their encounters on the way to see Jesus. Each person in the story had to make a decision about how they would respond to Jesus. How will the hearer respond today

    How Far Will You Go To Find Life? Introduction. Life for the Jewish people in Roman control was not as they wanted it. They had been in exile and under foreign control for some time and it was no secret that they desired to have their sovereignty again. They spoke regularly of the messiah and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Folly Of Mismatched Mates: Hitching The Holy And The Profane Series

    Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,755 views

    It is firmly against God’s will for a believer to marry an unbeliever. But what are the applications for those of us who are already married?

    How many of you; if you discovered your children had begun hanging around with the drinkers, druggers and doers at school would be content to let them continue associating with them? Not a one of us would ratify that arrangement – or at least none of us should. In fact I think it’s safe to say ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "What Is Precious To You?"

    Contributed by Fred Mueller on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,095 views

    A sermon on the obscure text of David anbd the three valiant warriors who risked their lives to bring their beloved commander a drink from the well of his hometown - Bethlehem.

    It is 2:15 in the morning. You are awakened by the cries of your baby. You nudge your husband, ¡§It¡¦s your turn honey.¡¨ He draws in a deep snore and rolls over. ¡§Oh well,¡¨ you say to yourself. You get up, try to get those eyes open, finally focus as you get near the crib. A skillful ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When You Pray

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 12, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,061 views

    It’s better to err on the side of God’s awesomeness than to get too familiar.

    When You Pray Montreal/Cornwall September 11, 2004 Keeping ourselves going is a major pursuit of our lives, and in the quest of that we eat, and drink. We sleep. We visit people. We do a number of activities. For us, as Christians, we pray. This is a fundamental activity for our keeping ourselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Easter--Are You Listening?

    Contributed by James Hickman on Mar 18, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,174 views

    Jesus had give several clues that his crucifixion would not be a defeat; he would be victorious over death. Christian are sometimes prone to fear and discouragement because the fail to listen to Jesus' promises.

    It’s Easter—Are You Listening? Luke 24:1-12 Hanging with the drop, the Guillotine, the electric chair, the gas chamber, and lethal injection are all, like crucifixion, means of execution. Yet, they are unlike crucifixion in on important way. Strange as it might seem to our modern ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Playing Favorites At Church" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,082 views

    Whether you realize it or not all of us have a list of certain people we like to be with and if were honest we have a list of people we don’t like to be with. There are desirable people and there are undesirable people.

    “Playing Favorites at Church” James 2:1-12 Whether you realize it or not all of us have a list of certain people we like to be with and if were honest we have a list of people we don’t like to be with. There are desirable people and there are undesirable people. • Some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christians And Culture: What Mixes

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on May 21, 2015
     | 4,762 views

    What culture can you mix with a Christian? Who should adapt to what?

    Christians and Culture: What Mixes by Capt. Kelly Durant 10-14-12 1 Cor 10:31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. 32 Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God- 33 even as I try to please everybody in every way. For I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Wedding Ceremony

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 31, 2015
     | 13,369 views

    A simple 20 minute wedding with scriptural foundation.

    Family and friends we are gathered here in the sight of God, and in your presence as witnesses, to join together ______and _____ in holy matrimony. I pray that this ceremony today will not only be a time of celebration but also an inspiration to us all and our relationships with others. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    Culture Of Lies

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Sep 15, 2015
     | 3,661 views

    Man's conscious actions in daily life begged the difference in the posture of women living in modern times.

    CULTURE OF LIES by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (September 15, 2015) “Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets” (St. Matthew 7: 12, King James Version ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Fighting For Your Family - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Aug 26, 2014
     | 6,706 views

    Your Family is worth fighting for, so learn how to fight.

    Fighting for Your Family Part 2 Welcome Open: We started a brand new series last week called “Fighting for Your Family” WHO LIKES FREE STUFF? (GIVE AWAY FREE BOOKS) REVIEW FROM LAST WEEK: # 1 – THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    What Do We Learn From The Lord's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 15, 2014
     | 4,382 views

    What is this forgiveness thing all about?

    What Do We Learn from the Lord’s Prayer? Matthew 6:7-15 I skipped over this section of the text last week when we looked at how the Pharisees used alms, prayer, and fasting as a means to bring glory to themselves rather than God. Jesus wants His true disciples to glorify God instead. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible