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  • KL BURRUS avatar

    Lord I Think I've Had Enough

    Contributed by Kl Burrus on Sep 20, 2008
    based on 44 ratings
     | 27,437 views

    Elijah’s experience tells us that no matter how saved you are you’re going to have some bad days. Your faith will be tried, there are seasons in your life when you will question what you believe, when you will doubt your faith.

    1st Kings 19:4 – LORD I THINK I’VE HAD ENOUGH It is enough; now, 0 LORD, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers. Life is composed of experiences and encounters that provide challenge to one’s character and testing to one’s spirit. Life’s greatest wars are never fought on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Passing The Torch (Evangelism) Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,617 views

    This is our Stewardship sermon #4... focusing on evangelism.

    Isaiah 55:4-12 4 See, I have made him a witness to the peoples, a leader and commander of the peoples. 5 Surely you will summon nations you know not, and nations that do not know you will hasten to you, because of the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, for he has endowed you with splendor." ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    Joy Of Possibility, Property, And Piety.

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 25, 2010
     | 2,992 views

    Usually we only think of Job's sufferings, but he had many more years of great joy - both before and after his ordeal.

    Admin OptionsFeature Edit Discussion Close Discussion Add Tags Cancel Delete Discussion Intro: 1. Near Antwerp a city of northern Belgium, on the Scheldt River, north of Brussels, is a convent of monks. These monks take a perpetual vow of silence; they dress in rough sackcloth; shave their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Arming For Victory Pt. 3 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 22, 2012
     | 4,047 views

    This far, all of the weapons we have been given are defensive in nature. With these weapons we can fend off the attacks of the enemy when he comes at us. Defensive weapons can hold Satan off, but only offensive weapons can cause him to flee! God has gi

    Jan 22nd 2012 Ephesians 6.17-18 A This far, all of the weapons we have been given are defensive in nature. 1 With these weapons we can fend off the attacks of the enemy when he comes at us. a Belt & breastplate we have integrity and identity in Christ. (Satan doesn’t have the authority ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace And Sin's Control Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 26, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,430 views

    While the consequences of sin are eternal, God gives us the wonderful privilege to escape them through faith in Christ.

    Romans 6:11-23 Introduction: A. Have you ever felt as if you were losing the battle over sin in general or to a particular sin? B. Or do you feel encouraged when you read God’s Word and see that many of the great saints of old waged the same war? I. The Christian’s Opinion Of Sin (vv. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What A Mother's Day!

    Contributed by James E. Parks on May 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,673 views

    Uses the story of Jesus' resurrection of the widow's son in Luke 7 to remind us of the joy and difficulty that can come on Mother's Day.

    Since today is Mother’s Day, I thought I would begin with some possibilities for a list called “Murphy’s Laws of Parenting.” Murphy’s law is the idea that anything that can go wrong, will go wrong. So these are kind of some laws of how things can go wrong for moms or ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    Jesus Is Our Hope!

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 31, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,759 views

    As the song goes our hope is built on nothing less then Jesus blood and righteousness!

    Intro: 1. Lucy and Linus are sitting in front of the TV set when she says to Linus, “Go get me a glass of water.” Linus looks surprised, “Why should I do anything for you? You never do anything for me!” Lucy responds, “On your 75th birthday, I will bake you a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Want Patience Now ! Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,558 views

    We all want patience, but we do not want the Lord to have teach us through suffering or have to wait for it. we want it now.

    Lord, I want patience- Now James 5:7-11 Introduction- We are continuing in the series “Faith that works”. Today, we are looking at patience. James is talking to Christians about being patient for the return of Christ. He gives us ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    When Jesus Comes: No Fear

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 12, 2010
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     | 3,346 views

    Christmas Day 1988: Jesus came into a world full of fears about economics, government, health, and the rest. Our pretty porcelain manger scenes are not realistic. But when Jesus comes today and works through us, He works to drive away all the fears that

    A certain family, a number of years ago, as was their custom, lovingly and carefully set out their beautiful porcelain nativity scene for Christmas. They were so very proud of this delicate, fragile thing of beauty; they had paid a good deal of money for it on a trip to Europe, and its value could ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three In One Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 1, 2021
     | 2,216 views

    God is one, but three. How do we understand this and why does it matter?

    The Significance of the Trinity   • [VIDEO] • At the very heart of Christian belief is a concept called the Trinity. • It’s so central that one of the greatest theologians of the 20th century, Karl Barth, said, “Trinity is the Christian name for God.” • God is a Trinity of three in one, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    From Satan’s Slave To God’s Servant: Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
     | 8,095 views

    I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    From Satan’s Slave to God’s Servant: Acts 16:16-24. Last time, we saw that Paul heard God and because of his obedience, the gospel entered Europe. We looked at Lydia, the first person to be saved because she was searching. Today, we’ll look at the salvation of the slave girl and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Great Families Build Great Churches Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 14,672 views

    I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    Great Families Build Great Churches Acts 18:1-3, 18-19, 24-26 It takes more than great programs to build a great church. It takes more than sacrificial service to build a great church. It takes more than money, more than a super staff, more than talented teachers, and more than dedicated ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Henderson avatar

    "Playing Favorites At Church" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,140 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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    Status Update Series

    Contributed by Michael Monica on May 25, 2015
     | 7,102 views

    Life Verse. Scriptures that guide your life

    Life Verse| Status Update A while back, my friends Paul, Sarah and I would have a “religious appointment” with the TV to watch Extreme Makeover. Now, if you’ve never seen that show, a quick synopsis is that a family is in need of a new house. Either there has been a major ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Nothing Can Stop Jesus Now!

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 2, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,725 views

    We who are called to follow in Jesus' footsteps are faced with a challenge. How we respond to it will determine our eternal destiny.

    A certain woman came to the pastor of a church out in West Texas. She asked if she could be a part of the Bible Study he was teaching. He gladly agreed, which eventually resulted in the woman's salvation. Curious, the preacher asked the woman what prompted her to come in and study the Bible. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican