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  • Larry Finley avatar

    God Calling

    Contributed by Larry Finley on Jun 26, 2008
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    God’s call is always a call to change and commitment

    1. PARTICULAR CALL A. God’s Call is Selective “and saw” 1. To Study and Comprehend 2. To Understand how a thing works 3. See beyond the surface B. God’s Call is Specific “named Levi” 1. “Whosoever will” may come – after they are called 2. It is God who desires to save you 3. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Scripture To Desperation And Deliverance

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 27, 2008
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     | 6,208 views

    “People are more interested in seeing what God is doing in your life than hearing what God has done in your life”

    *This is the scripture reading for Desperation and Deliverance sermon* Works as a great introduction. Shows insight and the connection between the whole chapter 9 of Matthew. Scripture to Desperation and Deliverance Mat 9:1-38 (1) So He got into a boat, crossed over, and came to His own ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Baptism As Soaking In Christ

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 29, 2008
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     | 3,201 views

    In Baptism, we become, like Jesus, prophets, priests and leaders for our world.

    Feast of the Lord’s Baptism January 11, 2009 “Jesus was baptized by John in the Jordan.” Why? Was Jesus a sinner? And what does this event, which we celebrate every year, mean to you and me the other 364 days of this year? To better understand the meaning of Jesus’s baptism, we need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Wilderness.

    Contributed by W. Leon Morrow on Feb 27, 2009
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     | 10,721 views

    A Communion Meditation for the first Sunday in Lent. After Baptism, Jesus was compelled to deal with a wilderness situation. What is our wilderness? Jesus was helped by angels. Can we help others in their wilderness times?

    Background: I read about Boy Scouts preparing for a backpacking trip to a wilderness area—I think it was Alaska. The scout leader told them to pare down their packs as much as possible. Then he told them to open their sleeping bags, and lay everything out and remove any other extra items. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Pretense Or Sincerity? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 17, 2009
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     | 13,004 views

    Jeremiah condemned the pretentious worship of God and exalted the sincere worship of God. The contrast is great, especially when we examine the two attitudes separately.

    Pretense or Sincerity? (Jeremiah, Selected Verses) 1. Three ministers were talking about prayer in general and the appropriate and effective positions for prayer. As they were talking, a telephone repairman was working on the phone system in the background. One minister shared that he felt the key ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Lord's Supper

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Mar 26, 2009
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     | 14,133 views

    The beginning of the Lord’s Supper

    THE LORD’S SUPPER Mark 14:12-28 Many of us can look back months or even years to that moment in our lives when recognizing ourselves to be guilty sinners in the sight of God; we trusted what Jesus Christ did on the cross of Calvary for us. In that moment we recognized that Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Favoritsm And Faithful Deeds Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Aug 3, 2009
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     | 3,219 views

    This is number four in a summer sermon series on the Book of James

    As the associate pastor in Abilene I was privilege to preach at several of the smaller congregations around there. After a while I learned not to be surprised at the various habits and rituals of the churches. One of the most unique surrounded the offering at Central Presbyterian in Stamford Texas. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Good Ole' Days

    Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Feb 7, 2009
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     | 4,380 views

    Dow we really want to go clear back to the good ole days? Take a look at three ot passages that suggest we may not want to go back...

    The Good Ole’ Days Selected Passages I don’t know about you – but I would sure like to go back to the good ole days. When a coke was a coke & it only cost 25 cents. When a car was made from metal – not fiberglass or plastic. When a person word was their bond. When issues in life were much more ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Midland Leg Of The Walsingham Pilgrimage 2011

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 19, 2011
     | 2,849 views

    The key to understanding Holy Week can be found in the ownership of the donkey

    Our Gospel reading describes Jesus’ Triumphal entry into Jerusalem - which happened at the beginning of one of the most momentous weeks in Antiquity – in AD 29. And as you walk towards Walsingham this Holy Week, you will have a lot of time to think about Holy Week And so I would ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Church Purpose Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 19, 2010
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     | 6,288 views

    A review of Paul's challenge to the church regarding its purpose and the importance of pressing forward to serve Christ by serving others.

    BACKGROUND TO PHILIPPIANS LOVE LETTER WRITTEN TO A CHURCH encouraging them of their purpose. Q: What is the Purpose of the Church? Q: What is Your Purpose to the Church? KEY VERSE: PHILIPPIANS 3:12 READ VERSE 12 1. ‘not that I have already obtained all this’ (3.12) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Carter avatar

    6 Pots 5 Disciples 1 Savior

    Contributed by Chris Carter on Jan 19, 2011
     | 3,227 views

    We, as scholars of God’s Word today, have the opportunity to stand in the midst of this room and look around at the surroundings and observe a miracle and leave with an amazing understanding of our Savior.

    -Attending a wedding for the first time a little girl whispered to her mother, "Why is the bride dressed in white?" Because white is the color of happiness and today is the happiest day of her life." The child thought about this for a moment then said, "So why is the groom wearing black?" -Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Deep Longing For God Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,414 views

    Do you have a heart that longs for God? Do you want to see Him, to be with Him, to enjoy Him forever? The psalmist expresses this blessing in 3 beatitudes.

    A Deep Longing for God Psalm 84 1. We rejoiced to hear that the trapped Chilean miners were rescued this past week. An AP article summarizes matters: SAN JOSE MINE, Chile – The miners who spent 69 agonizing days deep under the Chilean earth were hoisted one by one to freedom Wednesday, their ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Secret Of Effective Prayer

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 19, 2010
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     | 6,886 views

    As his child, we can come boldly to the Father through the Son by the power of the Spirit.

    The Secret of Effective Prayer Matthew 6:5-8 INTRODUCTION A. E. Y. Mullins, “Now there is nothing clearer in the teachings of Jesus than the reality and efficacy of prayer.” B. Committee on Progress and Prayer. 1. In 1881, they reported to the Southern Baptist Convention. 2. Their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Leper Who Returned

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 25, 2009
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     | 7,485 views

    All ten of the lepers were cured, but only one was healed.

    Have you ever had to “suit up” to visit someone in the hospital? Sometimes in order to protect both the patient and the visitors, extensive preventative measures are taken. On some occasions I’ve had to put on a mask, gloves, head covering, booties and a protective gown. I felt like I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Lost Sheep

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 12, 2011
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     | 8,473 views

    Will you seek the lost sheep of the House of Jesus?

    Today I will be preaching from Matthew 18:11-20 and the first part of the section speaks of one sheep straying from the fold and the Shepherd leaving to go find it. The word leave in the Greek indicates he did not just leave in a leisurely fashion or as being angry. He indicates an intense ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist