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  • Dan Cale avatar

    12 Keys To Abundant Living:redefining Abundance Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 37,386 views

    This fifth in the series deals with the temptation to make abundance about money not about spiritual things.

    Fresh Start 12 Secrets for Abundant Living This week we are continuing in our series for the New Year - 12 secrets for abundant living. Remember that this whole series is based on 3 very important principles. 1. God has a plan for your life - Jeremiah 29:11 says “I know the plans that I have for ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Fight Or Flight

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 21, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,176 views

    A message about overcoming fear and winning personal battles.

    Dakota Community Church January 21, 2007 Fight or Flight Last week I shared some personal things about battling fear. I would say there are only certain areas of my life where this true. Before I begin this morning I want everyone to take a minute to think about this past week. Was it a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Abundant Life

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,032 views

    Keys to the abundant life promised and provided in Christ.

    It is easy to become disillusioned in this life. Heartaches come. Dreams remain unrealized. Hopes, sometimes, are dashed. Jesus came to set these things right. In John 10:10 Jesus states, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Mystery Of The Uncertainties Of Life Series

    Contributed by Chadrick Forrester on Feb 18, 2007
    based on 13 ratings
     | 18,012 views

    This sermon deals with the problem of suffering and pain.

    The book of Ecclesiastes deals with the toughest questions in life including the problems associated with suffering and evil. Chapter 8:14 says "Here’s something that happens all the time and makes no sense at all: Good people get what’s coming to the wicked, and bad people get what’s coming to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Responding To Pain - Job Chapter Three Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 8, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 11,104 views

    This is a study into Job chapter three.

    Jewels From Job Job – Chapter #3 1 After this Job opened his mouth and cursed the day of his birth. 2 And Job spoke, and said: 3 "May the day perish on which I was born, And the night in which it was said, ’A male child is conceived. Job 3:1-3 (NKJV) JOB’S CURSE After losing his possessions, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Your "Shibboleth”?

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Sep 19, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 23,630 views

    If the Ephraimites had known in advance what the password was, they would have rehearsed it until they could pronounce it correctly.

    WHAT IS YOUR “SHIBBOLETH”? “The Gileadites seized the fords of the Jordan before the Ephraimites arrived. And when any Ephraimite who escaped said, "Let me cross over," the men of Gilead would say to him, "Are you an Ephraimite?" If he said, "No," then they would say to him, "Then say, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "How To Fight Temptation" Part 1

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Nov 10, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,142 views

    Temptations will come to us but the power of Christ through the cross enables us to say no.

    Temptation: An enticement or invitation to sin with the implied promise of greater good to be derived from following the way of disobedience. Think how many temptations you and I face in an ordinary day. Staying in bed late - the temptation to laziness. Growling at the breakfast table - the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual War Series

    Contributed by Dennis Cummins on May 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,310 views

    The only way to strengthen both the physical and spiritual nature is through the actual battle.

    WMD’s – A Spiritual War We as believers have weapons of mass destruction Warfare – 1. the process of military struggle between two nations or groups of nations; war. 2. armed conflict between two massed enemies, armies, or the like. We are in a spiritual battle: John 10:10 (English Standard ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Partnering Through Prayer Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,173 views

    Shows the importance of partnering with the Pastor for prayer.

    Title: Partnering through Prayer Theme: The importance of partnering with the pastor through prayer. Text: Exodus 17:8-16 Amalek is a descendant of Esau the brother of Jacob the two sons of Isaac. Remember Esau, who cared nothing for his birthright, chose to sell it to Jacob. This disregard for ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Overcoming Temptation 1

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Aug 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,985 views

    This is the first part of two sermons on overcomig temptation. This messages deals with the nature of temptation.

    Overcoming Temptation “Through the Power of the Holy Spirit” by Pastor Donny Granberry Illustration: Little 4 year old Johnny was caught by his mother with his hand in the cookie jar when she asked him, “Johnny, why can’t you just be good?” He replied, “Oh, Mom, it makes me tired to be good.” If ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus The Great Soul Winner

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Feb 25, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,285 views

    Jesus proves in this passage that He is the Greatest Soul Winner of them all. From witnessing to one woman to a city converted, Jesus has no equal. Let us see why.

    John 4:1-26 Introduction: When it comes to soul-winning there is no one who is equal to the care and concern that Jesus shows. In this passage, we can learn some very specific things that Jesus did that will enhance our ability to witness to people. As we study this passage, see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C Jordan avatar

    Go Light Your World - A Christian Response To Bullying Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 14, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,260 views

    This past week, a 15 year old teenage girl in BC committed suicide. This message is a Christian response to the very real issue of bullying.

    GO LIGHT YOUR WORLD: REFUSE TO DO NOTHING! THE STORY BEHIND THE MESSAGE: • Wednesday I saw a video on youtube that had been posted by a 15 year old BC girl named Amanda Todd. • This girl had been brutally bullied into a deep depression until finally – one month after posting this video – she ...read more

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    Can I Be Bold When Sharing My Faith In Jesus With Others?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jul 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,611 views

    Boldness in ’evangelism’ comes through being filled with God’s Holy Spirit. That’s how we can be bold when sharing our faith with others.

    I love getting into conversations where people ask me what I do. When I’m dressed in a tee-shirt and jeans the challenge for me is how to say what I do without it being a conversation stopper! It seems to me that there are a few jobs which can act as conversation stoppers, and it wouldn’t surprise ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Save The Wells

    Contributed by Thomas Custer on May 4, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,569 views

    we as saints need to re-dig the wells of our fathers. We have grown up with poor performing wells and we believe it is normal. This message was to remind us that there is more power available than we are tapped into. we need to repair the wells!

    For thousands of Malian women in the northern city of Gao, the day starts in the middle of the night. Women tie on veils, grab jerry cans and walk through the sandy streets in hopes of getting a good spot in line. they are not waiting for a black friday sale… tickets to a show… a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Death Of A Deacon Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 10, 2013
     | 11,550 views

    The Sanhedrin’s reaction to the Gospel is pretty typical for those who reject it, but the boldness displayed by Stephen is something WE must learn from!

    The Death of a Deacon Acts 7:1-60 Introduction - Open your bible to Acts 7 … put a finger or something at Genesis 12 also Recap: - Stephen (the first deacon) has been seized by the Sanhedrin - He is brought before them to answer the charges of blasphemy (no proof needed) - The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational