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  • Anthony Soyao avatar

    Determination (Spiritual Formation Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Anthony Soyao on Oct 1, 2010
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     | 4,575 views

    Determination as one on the key of true Spiritual Formation

    Determination Philippians 3:10-14 1. Determination is the act of deciding definitely and firmly; also : the result of such an act of decision A. It begins by releasing yourself from the past B. Forgetting what lies behind (Verse 13) C. The past can be our greatest enemy and our greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Famine In The Land

    Contributed by Kent Meeler on Oct 7, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 17,663 views

    FAMINE FOR THE WORD OF GOD.

    FAMINE IN THE LAND TEXT AMOS 8:11 INTRODUCTION *A PROPER STUDY OF SCRIPTURE WILL REVEAL A FAMINE NOT ONLY IN AMERICA, BUT ALSO IN THE WORLD. *AND PROPER UNDERSTANDING AND DISCERNMENT OF THE CURRENT EVENTS WILL SHOW JUST HOW SEVERE AND CLOSE THE FAMINE IS. *IN FACT IT HAS BEGUN. TEXT AMOS ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Messiah Who Helps Keep Us Focused Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,316 views

    Jesus teaches us to focus on what is really important.

    A Messiah Who Keeps Us Focused Text: Matt. 15:1-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: [Children have] a great need to know where behavioral boundaries are and who has the courage to enforce them. Years ago, during the early days of the progressive-education movement, an enthusiastic theorist decided ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Storms In Our Lives Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 4, 2010
    based on 22 ratings
     | 32,646 views

    Why would God allow bad things in our lives? So we can develop a strong faith; one which could actually save our eternal lives during a stronger storm later

    LUKE 8:22-25 ‘One day, Jesus and His disciples got into a boat, and He told them, ‘Let’s cross the lake.’ They started out, and while they were sailing across, Jesus went to sleep. Suddenly a violent windstorm struck the lake, and the boat started taking on water and began to sink. They were in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Communication Or Miscommunication Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 4, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,149 views

    For thousands of years God has kept trying to communicate His love The sad thing is that many people do not understand the concept of His love, because we do not let Him get through to us.

    2010 02 21 Ashingdon PM Communication Hebrews 1:1-4 Have you ever miscommunicated your thoughts when trying to tell them to someone? Most of us have, and then the following confusion can be very irritating, if not dangerous. Sometimes, miscommunication can be very frustrating. ‘A man ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Un-Finished Tasks With Promise.

    Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on Nov 6, 2010
    based on 95 ratings
     | 12,713 views

    The recognition of the high call Jesus placed upon our lives and the equipping of the body to carry out these specifics with a promise from our Lord.

    “Father, I am your servant, willing and desiring to be used to bless your people.” The Fields are white and the laborers are few! 2. C.H. Spurgeon said, “If God does not save a man by truth he certainly will not save them by lies, and if the old ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Famous Amos Series

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Mar 13, 2011
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     | 13,881 views

    Israel was guilty of oppressing the poor and needy and perverting justice, despite ritually worshipping God in sacrifice and worship. Are our actions backed by an authentic heart? Are we displeasing God despite 'doing all the right things'?

    "Famous Amos" What can we learn from this shepherd and fig-tender - turned - prophet? Given at Glorious King Jesus (GKJ), March 13, 2011 Sterling C. Franklin Text: Amos 5:1-27 (Read Text) Opening Prayer This is a very serious message from Amos! What were the people doing? We see here in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Growing Pains Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 13, 2011
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     | 3,895 views

    The early church’s response to an internal problem teaches the contemporary church some valuable lessons.

    * The dramatic growth of the early church: last count (4:4) around 5,000 men (probably around 20,000 total) * Such growth led to a “good” problem: many more needed to be ministered to than there were people to minister * The 12 did not have the ability to both effectively deliver the Word and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Speaks Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 16, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 24,449 views

    In this text, Philip gives us an example of how we, as the people of God, should interact with God when he speaks to us today.

    * The power of words (use examples of powerful words) * The power of God's words ("God said" is used over 1000 times in Scripture) - Creation: "And God said" -- "and it was so" - Jesus raised the dead when he spoke - Jesus calmed the sea when he spoke - Jesus drove out evil spirits and healed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come Walk With Me

    Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Mar 25, 2011
     | 9,373 views

    Challeging people to come along side of you and minister

    Text: II Kings 2:9 9 When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha, "Tell me, what can I do for you before I am taken from you?" "Let me inherit a double portion of your spirit," Elisha replied. „« Come walk with me I need your hands, I need your mind, For it is almost the End of time, Come walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Be Prepared! Series

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 14,706 views

    As the Lord Jesus Christ prepared to meet the final conflict of his earthly ministry he spoke to his followers about the things that would come in the last days and delivered a similarly clear message: Proposition: I am coming at a time you don’t expec

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army As the Lord Jesus Christ prepared to meet the final conflict of his earthly ministry he spoke to his followers about the things that would come in the last days and delivered a similarly clear message: Proposition: I am coming at a time you don’t expect, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    You Have The Authority, "So Why Aren't You Using It!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 11, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,896 views

    God hears us loud and clear the first time when we call on Him, He is ready, willing and able to help us, the moment we do. The thing is though, we don’t have to pray pleading, desperate prayers all the time to get His attention.

    You have the Authority “so use it” Exodus 14:15–16 NKJ 15. And the Lord said to Moses, “Why do you cry to Me? Tell the children of Israel to go forward. 16. But lift up your rod, and stretch out your hand over the sea and divide it... The issue with Christians today is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Have The Correct Focus

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 13, 2011
     | 4,074 views

    To have a singular focus and an ’in view’ priority is to follow Christ in truth, with your testimony, and with your trust.

    Have the Correct Focus Matthew 10:26-31 * Karl Wallenda was the patriarch of the Great Flying Wallendas. Their tightrope walking & aerialists feats amazed huge crowds for years. In his book “Why leaders can’t lead”, Warren Bennis writes; “I was struck with Karl’s capacity for concentration on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Does John Describe Love?

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,982 views

    How Does John Describe Love? (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: The Test of True Love: love is proved… ...by sacrifice (vs 16) ...by mercy (vs 17) ...by actions (vs 18) The Results of True Love: assurance (vs 19-20) answered prayer (vs 21-22) abiding (vs 23-24) SERMON TEXT: Ill: • The US Treasury Department has a special ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Bein The Salt And Light Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 19, 2011
     | 6,201 views

    God has called each of us to be the light and witness to this dying world.

    Being the salt and light Matthew 5:13-17 Introduction- We have been for several weeks in a study of the Sermons on the Mount. Jesus sitting on the mountain teaching His disciples the way that they should be living their lives. Blessed are those who mourn for others. Blessed are those who show ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene