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  • Mike Hullah avatar

    Living By Faith Series

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jul 30, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,160 views

    This the first of a series on Abraham, the father of Faith. Learn from his life how God has designed todays Christian to walk in the footsteps of faith.

    LIVING BY FAITH Romans 4:12 And he is also the father of the circumcised who not only are circumcised but who also walk in the footsteps of the faith that our father Abraham had before he was circumcised. Paul in writing to the church located in Rome was using Abraham as an example of how the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thanksgiving - What's In It For Me?

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 6, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,965 views

    Three benefits of offering sacrifial thanks.

    9, October 2005 (Thanksgiving weekend in Canada) Dakota Community Church Thanksgiving What’s In It for Me? We have many things to be thankful for. Why do we have holidays? They are God’s idea. 1. Thanksgiving defeats pride. Pride is a destroyer. - It destroys finances. - It destroys ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Mike Quinn avatar

    Malachi: A Legacy Of Financial Integrity Series

    Contributed by Mike Quinn on Jan 18, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,940 views

    Why does God make such a big deal about tithing? The story of Malachi and the people of Israel.

    Legacy Malachi: A legacy of Financial Integrity Malachi 3:6-15 Part Ten Intro: Story of the context – 433; sinning like Judges; Malachi is raised up; lots of issues but it focuses on tithing and stewardship; The temple was completed under the leadership of Zerubbabel, Haggai, and Zechariah in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When God Doesn't Make Sense

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Nov 17, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 17,978 views

    ONLY THROUGH FAITH DOES GOD MAKE SENSE!

    WHEN GOD DOESN’T MAKE SENSE JEREMIAH 32:1-3, 6-15 NOVEMBER 16, 2003 INTRODUCTION: Don’t let your troubles get you down. Genghis Khan, the 13th century Mongol conqueror, asked his philosophers to come up with a truth that would always be unchangeable. Thinking on it for a while, they came to their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Bryan avatar

    Americas Idols

    Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,507 views

    At times, the horizontal totally eclipses the vertical. What I mean is that our relationships with other people are often more important than our relationship with God. Our relationship with God becomes secondary. God is the ultimate reality. Theref

    At times, the horizontal totally eclipses the vertical. What I mean is that our relationships with other people are often more important than our relationship with God. Our relationship with God becomes secondary. God is the ultimate reality. Therefore, to be rightly aligned with Him is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tares And Wheat

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 4, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,619 views

    Believers and unbelievers, good and bad, all people are mixed together and one day God will separate the two. in the meantime, we have a responsibility to resolve conflict in a Godly manner.

    Tares and Wheat Matthew chapter 13:24-13:30 36-43 Introduction- We continue to study in Matthew the words of Jesus giving us life application lessons. Text- Matthew 13:24-30 How many at times believe that life for an unbeliever seems to be better than the life of a believer? How many feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Fragrance Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 20, 2015
     | 9,207 views

    Jesus shows us clearly the result of forgiveness is love and worship. The woman who anointed Him anointed him with her future and her singleness. Ask yourself what is your fragrant oil.

    Intro: If you remember from last week Jesus went to place He shouldn’t be to talk to a woman He shouldn’t talk to. He used that woman to teach us what true worship is. Here we go again! It seems like Jesus is completely happy to tear down our ideas and presumptions about who should ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dangerous Church Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 3, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,326 views

    The early disciples were serious about God and dangerous to the world. What is the difference between a safe church and a dangerous church? (from a series by Craig Groeschel, lifechurch.tv)

    Introduction (from series by Craig Groeschell, lifechurch.tv) Welcome to COTRM and welcome to 2010. The New Year is a season with new opportunities. Just like there are physical seasons- spring, summer, etc., there are spiritual seasons in our lives and different seasons of God in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Never Accept Defeat Series

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 40 ratings
     | 15,972 views

    Proposition: The spiritual warrior never accepts defeat in accomplishing God’s will for his or her life.

    The Warrior Ethos II Sean Lester January 18, 2007 Primary Text: 1 John 5:3-5 [3] This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, [4] for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. [5] Who is it that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Charles Wilkerson avatar

    Listening And Doing Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jul 27, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,520 views

    3rd in a series on James.

    Did you realize that Howard Stapleton invented "the mosquito" in 2005. Not the annoying, disease carrying pest but a 17.4kh noisemaker intended to keep kids from loitering around shops and stores. It works because most people over 25 can’t hear that high a sound. Consider this; the same group of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    20 Reasons Why People Do Not See Their Prayers Answered

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 29, 2009
    based on 83 ratings
     | 54,938 views

    Why do many people not see their prayers answered. Jesus said, "Ask in my name that your joy may be fulfilled."

    20 Reasons Why People Do Not See Their Prayer Answered (John 16:24) Why do you suppose that many people do not see their prayers answered? Too many people fail to appreciate some of the hindrances to prayer. Jesus said, "Up till now you have asked nothing in my name (For my sake, in my will and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Redeeming Our Denials

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 26, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,971 views

    There is a bit of Peter in all of us. We are weak in the face of temptation. We feel like failures. Some people even keep a spiritual scorecard reminding them that they struck out. Jesus is willing to forgive our failures and call us into His service. A

    Opening illustration: It’s my duty to grill the chicken, fish, beef, potatoes, or whatever else my wife has on the menu. And while I’m not the greatest chef when it comes to outdoor cooking, I love the unforgettable aroma of grilling over a charcoal fire. So the mention of a “fire of coals” in John ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide avatar

    The Choice We Make Series

    Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Oct 29, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 21,377 views

    We make choices that often affects us our entire lives; whether good or bad.

    Introduction. The strongest principle of life and blessings lies in our choice. Our life is the sum result of all the choices we make, both consciously and unconsciously. If we can control the process of choosing, we can take control of all aspects of our life. We can find the freedom that comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Approaching The New Year With A Godly Focus

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 3, 2022
     | 3,510 views

    Lots of people celebrate New Year’s in different ways. And in addition of celebrating, sometimes we set new goals for ourselves. The fact is, it is an opportunity for a new start; fresh ideas, even setting a renewed vision. But, what if our focus was solely on what God would have us do?

    Approaching the New Year with a Godly Focus Psalm 145:1-21 Introduction - Lots of people celebrate New Year’s in different ways -- And in addition of celebrating, sometimes we set new goals for ourselves -- FACT: It is an opportunity for a new start; fresh ideas; even renewed vision -- Over ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Owen avatar

    Reversing Curses Series

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Aug 15, 2018
     | 9,405 views

    Sermon deals with 2 types of curses people can find themselves in. One is a spiritual curse that comes as a result of iniquity. The other is basically when bad things happen to good people and they are suffering through no fault of their own.

    REVERSING CURSES 2 Kings 8:1-6 * Have you ever felt that, because of your past mistakes, that you are living under a curse? * Or maybe you feel that you have suffered for many years for something that wasn’t your fault? Something that was totally out of your control. Life has hit you really ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist