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  • Monty Newton avatar

    Jars Of Strength Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,790 views

    Weare jaras of clay who serve out of weakness.

    Title: Jars of Strength Text: II Corinthians 12:6-10 Thesis: We are “Jars of Clay” who thrive out of weakness. Series Review We are: • Jars of Treasure in whom and through whom Christ is seen. • Jars of Caring to whom and through whom God comforts and cares. • Jars of Generosity to whom and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Life That Matters Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 4, 2010
    based on 16 ratings
     | 17,837 views

    If we want to live a life that matters, we must sacrifice, suffer, submit and serve. We don’t like those words, because they seem to be steps down to obscurity, but in Christ’s Kingdom they are steps to true greatness.

    The movie, Pearl Harbor, tells the story of two friends, Rafe and Danny, who survive the attack on Pearl Harbor and enter World War II as fighter pilots. In training before the war, Rafe McCawley is one of America’s top fighter pilots. When America initially holds back from entering the war, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    3 Responses To Jesus

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 39 ratings
     | 18,381 views

    Contrasting 3 responses to Jesus

    3 Responses to Jesus Luke 8:26-39 Gladstone Baptist Church – 13/11/05 pm Last Sunday morning, I preached on Jesus calming the storm. He had told his disciples he wanted to go across to the other side of Lake Galilee – a journey of about 10km. In the middle of the lake a storm sprang up and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dreams

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 10, 2008
     | 8,606 views

    God used Joseph as an instrument to demonstrate faith, forgiveness and salvation.

    Text: “Now Joseph had a dream and he told it to his brothers; and they hated him even more” (Genesis 37:5). Have you ever had a dream? We have probably had many dreams during our lifetime. Some dreams are very exciting and relaxing while others are very frightening and scary. When you dream of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Lordly Dish Of Butter

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
     | 9,565 views

    Temptation is a fight for all Christians.

    Judges 5:24-27 KJV Blessed above women shall Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite be, blessed shall she be above women in the tent. [25] He asked water, and she gave him milk; she brought forth butter in a lordly dish. [26] She put her hand to the nail, and her right hand to the workmen's hammer; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Blessing Of Holy Hunger Series

    Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Jul 28, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,891 views

    God feeds the one who starves for this which only He supplies

    In the Antarctic summer of 1908-9, Sir Ernest Shackleton and three companions attempted to travel to the South Pole from their winter quarters. They set off with four ponies to help carry the load. Weeks later, their ponies dead, rations all but exhausted, they turned back toward their base, their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon: Kingdom Seekers Keep First Thing First

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 11, 2025
     | 1,582 views

    Seeking first the kingdom of God means making Him the focal point of our lives. It involves aligning our desires, decisions, and actions with His will and His purpose.

    Sermon: Kingdom Seekers Keep First Thing First Scripture - Matthew 6:33 "But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." Introduction - What does it mean to "seek first the kingdom of God"? It's a phrase we often hear, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Elisha: An Example Of Obedience

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Feb 9, 2025
     | 1,009 views

    We're here to delve into the book of 2 Kings, specifically chapter 2, verses 1-15. But before we do, I'd like to share a quote from the great Christian author and preacher, Charles Spurgeon, who once said, "Visit many good books, but live in the Bible."

    We're here to delve into the book of 2 Kings, specifically chapter 2, verses 1-15. But before we do, I'd like to share a quote from the great Christian author and preacher, Charles Spurgeon, who once said, "Visit many good books, but live in the Bible." What profound wisdom! The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Worrying = Little Faith Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 20, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,677 views

    Worrying means little faith in God; little faith in God leads to worrying.

    Please open your Bibles to the Gospel of Luke Chapter 12… The Gospel means good news and all 4 Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, are about the good news of God and Savior Jesus Christ. Of course, the best news from Jesus Christ was He, who was holy and had no sin, died for every ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fellowshipping Together Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Dec 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,470 views

    Discover two keys to better relationships as Todd breaks down the early church’s relational habits found in Acts 2.

    “Fellowshipping Together” Welcome everyone, and if you’ll take out your teaching tool and open your Bible to Acts 2, I’d like help you understand some important things about the concept of fellowshipping. Or another word well use this morning interchangeably is belonging. What does this word mean? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hindrances To Reciving An Answer To Your Prayers

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 15, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,501 views

    I want to start by saying this morning that Prayer is the most important thing in our lives today!

    HINDRANCES TO RECIVING AN ANSWER TO YOUR PRAYERS Sunday 04/16/2000 am I want to start by saying this morning that Prayer is the most important thing in our lives today! We need to look at it this way, Jesus was born into this world totally without Sin in His life, yet He spent most of His time ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    641 Attributes Of God Plus 50 Benefits Of Praise

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 21, 2008
    based on 32 ratings
     | 32,332 views

    641 attributes of God and 50 benefits of praise

    Fifty Benefits That You Gain By Praising God (Ephesians 1) 1. Praise helps us appreciate all the past, present and future blessings that are given to us in the Holy Spirit. The Lord calls all believers to be intimate with Him and praise facilitates our nearness to God. Praise enables us to come ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Division For Righteousness

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Aug 6, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,260 views

    This message talks about how to maintain a Spirit of Unity in the marriage, home and churches. This message explains the difference between Physical unity and Spiritual unity and how we need to strive for Spiritual unity to be blessed.

    Title: Division For Righteousness Text: II Chron 10:15 and II Chron 11:4; I Kings 11:29 Read Text!!! Pray!!! Introduction: Two men were riding a bicycle built for two when they came to a steep hill. It took a great deal of struggle for the men to complete what proved to be a very steep climb. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fly High - Acts Part 11 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,645 views

    Acts 13:1-13 teaches us the importance of prayer, fasting and worship and it also shows us that we are to be godly leaders who are directed and filled with the Holy Spirit.

    Fly High – Acts part 11 On the Lighter side of life: See funny pictures from Aha.com Opening Illustration: A NATIONAL PRAYER OF REPENTANCE Joe Wright is the pastor of Central Christian Church in Wichita, KS. On January 23, 1996, He was asked to be the guest chaplain for the Kansas State House in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Man And His Money

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Jul 19, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 35,459 views

    A classic sermon by Adrian Rogers that suggests you can tell a lot about a man’s character by his reaction to money, whether it be in plenty or whether it be in poverty.

    This sermon from the Adrian Rogers Legacy Library © 2010 Rogers Family Trust. Used by permission. www.pastortraining.com www.adrianrogerslibrary.com Introduction I want to talk to you about a subject that’s on every body’s mind and that’s the subject of money. We’ve heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist